[2026.02.16] WITH HK$ 1.68 MILLION AT THE BOX OFFICE, PHILIP YUNG IS CONFIDENT ABOUT BREAKING EVEN WITH THE SNOWBALL ON A SUNNY DAY

Edan Lui and Chung Suet Ying has been attending audience appreciation shows everywhere to pump up the box office
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Edan Lui, Chung Suet Ying, Elaine Jin, Jiro Lee and Harriet Yeung attend an audience appreciation screening of THE SNOWBALL ON A SUNNY DAY. Director Philip Yung sees the decent audience response and is confident that the film will make back its investment

Dayo Wong appears on TVB's STAR WEEKLY. Regarding showing off his chest in NIGHT KING, he says that it was actors' ethics

The Dayo Wong written, directed and starred FIGHTING TO SURVIVE was in release in 2002 for only 5 days with less than HK$ 120,000 at the box office
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The Lunar New Year film THE SNOWBALL ON A SUNNY DAY (GUM DOR BO) opened officially on February 13th, its 14 days of advanced screenings in Hong Kong and Macau collected HK$ 1.68 million. On Valentine's Day on February 14th, director Philip Yung Tsz Kwong and a group of actors Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling, Sister Kam), Chung Suet Ying, Edan Lui Cheuk On, Jiro Lee Sheung Ching and Harriet Yeung Sze Man (Shrimp Head) tours theaters together for 20 audience appreciation shows.

Yung Tsz Kwong said that he still saw the audience crying when thanking the audience, and Sister Kam was even renamed "Grandma" by everyone. The audience liked the film for its tears within the laughter, so different actor combinations will be arranged to thank the audience during the Lunar New Year. He admitted that he was short on funds this time, and he borrowed money for the production to realize his dream. He hoped to repay his debts, and with any surplus he would reinvest in a new film and promised to find actors he has worked with to perform.

After running 20 Valentine's Day audience appreciation show, Sister Kam bluntly said that although she felt tired, she enjoyed it. She believed that communicating with the audience was an experience that money could not buy. Edan pointed out that this was the first day he participated in thanking the audience. He was very happy to be able to thank the audience with his on screen family on Valentine's Day. Even if the movie made the audience cry, it is not sad; it presented warm family affection, suitable for the whole family to watch. He revealed that Papa has taken the lead in entering the theater to support the show, and planned to take his family to watch it again in the New Year. "I will bring my parents and sister to watch it one more, to the general show to see the audience's reaction; actually they have seen it; after seeing it they have already said they want to watch it again, so I am going to take them for a second time, and I hope everyone will support the movie again and again." Shrimp Head was pleased that the audience has received the message the director wanted to express, and she will bring her family into the theater to support the film; Lee Sheung Ching said with a smile that he heard that the single audience was also moved; Chung Suet Ying said that she saw many children in the audience. The film had a few scary scenes, so she asked whether they were able to watch them? The children excitedly said that they were not afraid. She pointed out that the scary scene in the film was actually regarded as the funniest by children. "I look forward to children and puppy audience appreciation shows very much. In addition I am also looking forward to the 'audio description' show. I hope more viewers would be able to watch at the theaters."

Because the movie had dog performance scenes, a "pet show" was specifically arranged so that the audience could bring their dogs into the venue. Would they also bring pets into the venue? Yung Tsz Kwong laughed and said that he has cats and fishes, but they would be difficult into the theater; Lee Sheung Ching's dog would also be difficult to bring because he was blind. Yung Tsz Kwong even revealed that the film had audio description screenings for the visually impaired. He pointed out that although audio descriptions cost extra, the cost was not high and was worth doing. He also called on other Hong Kong films to follow suit.

Edan worked on Valentine's Day and was asked if he has sent flowers and gifts to his rumored girlfriend Lin Minchen, he only said, "I won't talk so much about personal things, thank you for your concern." Last year he became the "King of Attracting Gold" with a lot of work, and even participated in the Korean drama "TAXI DRIVER 3" with Korean star Lee Je-hoon to open up the international market and received a strong push from the company. Edan joked, "I haven't heard the news of a strong push for me. If opportunities arise I of course would be happy, but don't say that I have made the most. The most important is to take advantage of the opportunities, and keep working hard." Speaking of his friend Ryan Choi Chun Yin receiving praises for singing a cappella due to live audio accident, some online suggested that he could sing with Edan. Edan said that this was a good suggestion, and they could sing THE SNOWBALL ON A SUNNY DAY theme song TEN THOUSAND FORTUNE together. "If I have the opportunity to sing with him, it would be great. We can sing the theme song in the film together. If you are lucky enough to invite him to sing, it will be our luck."

Another Lunar New Year film NIGHT KING (YEH WONG) would officially open tomorrow on Lunar New Year's Day. Today is the Lunar 29th, lead actor Dayo Wong Tze Wah will go to the cinema in Mong Kok with directors Jack Ng Wai Lun, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Mandy Tam Man Huen, Sumling Li, Hazel Lam Hei Tung, etc. in the afternoon to promote it. Wong Tze Wah would turn into "Brother Foon" in the film and give away lai see. Earlier Wong Tze Wah joined forces with Sammi Cheng Sau Man, Louise Wong Dan Nei and Fish Liew Chi Yu on TVB's "STAR WEEKLY". In the film Wong Tze Wah also rarely showed off his chest muscles, he said that this is the actor's ethics. "I am a 'Little Lam Suet', do you know who Lam Suet is? Not a Japanese actor, Lam Suet, do you know him? I'll just take it off and show you, Wow, aren't you Lam Suet?" Liew Chi Yu pointed out that Wong Tze Wah often treated on the set, but he had to watch what he ate. Sammi also testified that Wong Tze Wah ate very lightly.

In the "You Ask I Answer" session, the production team asked Wong Tze Wah and Sammi's friends to ask them questions. Among them Sonija Kwok Sin Nei reiterated that she had a role in the Wong Tze Wah written, directed and starred FIGHTING TO SURVIVE (YUT MUN GAI BO BIU) in 2002, which was released for 5 days and grossed less than 120,000. Kwok Sin Nei asked, "You now are Tze Wah God, will you release FIGHTING TO SUVIVE in theaters again?" Wong Tze Wah said, "I guarantee it will perform better than the previous one." Looking back at the low box office back then, "I would watch it from time to time, and I don't think I can write this kind of energy. Actually it's actually a very special movie, watching it again today I can't give that performance again."

[2026/02/16] ANGELA YUEN IS TOO BUSY TO WELCOME SUITORS

Angela Yuen is so busy that she has no time for suitors
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Timmy Hung brings his wife and two sons to challenge the psychological warfare game

Angela Yuen says that on the Lunar 2nd she would attend her friend Jace Chan's first Hong Kong Coliseum concert and declares that she bought the ticket with her own money in support.
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Artists Angela Yuen Lai Lam and Timmy Hung Tin Ming attended the Lucky Horse 007 Challenge event yesterday. Speaking of her attending the film festival in Rotterdam with the film GAMER GIRLS (DIN GAING NUI DUI)'s team earlier, she shared that she traveled in Europe for 3 weeks, during which she took a short-term drama class of only 4 days, shopped and looked for food everywhere. How much did she spend? She immediately said with a smile, "It cost a lot. Because food in Europe was really too expensive, so we girls cooked and I offered my dark dishes." She learned that her movie MEASURE IN LOVE (NA NIN NA YUT) would compete for Best Costume and Makeup Design and Best Original Film Score at this year's Hong Kong Film Awards. She was a little disappointed that she did not receive a Best Actress nomination, but she was happy for the team and hoped for good results. She said that on the second day of the Lunar New Year, she would watch her friend Jace Chan Hoi Wing's first Hong Kong Coliseum concert, claiming that she bought tickets with real money to support her. She also strongly supported her friend, saying that Chan Hoi Wing was beautiful, hardworking, and good at singing, so she would definitely support her. She continued to point out that she was about to hold a concert to promote GAMER GIRLS. Laughing at herself for her average singing skills, she said that she would play an instrument and sing. She joked that she was not a singer and just hoped that nothing would go wrong. Speaking of Valentine's Day the day before yesterday, she revealed that she spent time having dinner with her family. Did she have any suitor? She said, "No! (Are suitors welcome?) Actually I don't really welcome them, because this year is very busy and I have no time to deal with them."

In addition, Hung Tin Ming revealed that he will stay in Hong Kong during the New Year, have dinner with his family and visit the flower market. Since his father Sammo Hung Kam Bo will start work on the third day of the Lunar New Year, he will not travel with his family to other places this year. After the New Year he will also be busy with the activities of the Sammo Hung Stuntmen Association. He starred in BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI), which accumulated more than HK$ 90 million and just launched the "Plus+ Multiverse Edition", Hung Tin Ming pointed out that he saw everyone laugh happily when they went into the theater. He stated that he had the confidence in the box office being able to exceed HK$ 100 million.

[2026.02.15] LOUIS KOO HOLDS AUTOGRAPH SESSION FOR HIS RECORD RELEASE

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Louis Koo holds an autograph session for his record release with 200 fans

Louis Koo poses for a photo with a child dressed as Emperor Qin

Louis Koo says that his autograph is very long, so he would probably be very tired after signing 200
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Louis Koo presents Kimbee with an autographed record, the latter presents a microphone she crocheted to him
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Louis Koo Tin Lok (Goo Jai)'s first solo album "Destiny is The Highest BACK TO THE PAST" was released yesterday on Valentine's Day, and the new album has been sold out as soon as it was released and needed additional printing. Yesterday Goo Jai held an autograph session for close contact with 200 fans. 500 to 600 onlookers filled the shopping center, and Joseph Lau Luen Hung's wife Kimbee became the first fan to receive an autograph. She gave Goo Jai a big microphone she crocheted to wish him a big hit record.

Always loved to wear black, Goo Jai was dressed in pink yesterday. He said with a smile, "Today (yesterday) is Valentine's Day, so I wear bright colors. I usually rarely wear them, so finding a set was very difficult and I had to buy a new one." Go Jai has not released a record for 23 years. This time he released an album and held an autograph session again, many fans lined up all night to compete for 200 autographs. Would he sign autographs for more fans on the spot? Goo Jai joked that signing 200 autographs was already very 'rough'. "My name is relatively long and wastes a lot of ink, it depends on the situation. The movie (BACK TO HE PAST) has already been extended, but people can't be extended like this!" The reporter asked him when he would have a autograph and performance event? He laughed and said that next time he would choose a good day, he would pay New Year visits from the first to the eighth day of the Lunar new year. He would not start work until the Lunar 9th. Regarding his promise to sing for the audience if the box office of BACK TO THE PAST would be good, and the box office of the film in Hong Kong and Macau is expected to exceed 90 million, Goo Jai said, "I hope the box office will continue to be good, and the audience will continue to support it. This extended version release will be pretty funny." As for whether the Lunar New Year will he surprise everyone at the theater? Goo Jai said that might be arranged, but many relatives will pay New Year visits in the New Year, and the company group visit will be after the ninth day of the new year. Would he give big Lai See to Jessica Hsuan (Suen Huen) and Raymond Lam Fung? He joked that he would buy an A4 size red envelopes for them.

Goo Jai said that he has never left the music scene, will he focus on singing this year? He pointed out that he never thought about it, but nothing was absolute in the world. As early as a month or two ago, he never even thought of releasing a record again, so he did not know whether he will release a new song, sing with Suen Huen, Lam Fung or even hold a concert. Would he perform a concert? Koo Tin Lok joked that if he would only need to sing 3 songs, he could consider it. If online voters would choose him to become Commercial Radio's Ultimate Music Award My Favorite Male Singer, Koo Tin Lok instead hoped that DESTINY IS THE HIGHEST would win any award. Then the entire BACK TO THE PAST family would be able to accept the award on the stage together.

In addition, wealthy businessman Martin Lee Ka Shing filed a lawsuit in the Hong Kong High Court against artist Chrissie Chau Sau Na for defamation and harassment. Chau Sau Na is an artist under Louis Koo's company. Goo Jai only said, "No comment."

[2026.02.13] NOMINATED FOR "IN-DEVELOPMENT PROJECT" TO SEEK INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, HONG KONG NEW DIRECTORS ADHERE TO SINCERE CREATION AND RESIST ADVERSITY

Chan Hing Ka believes a good script would be able to motivate excellent actors to work with him

Producer Peter Yam, directors Cheung Wai Yu and Guo Yutian
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The Hong Kong Asian Film Financing Forum (HAF) is one of the important project under the HKIFF Industry Project Market, and is committed to providing investment matching and collaboration opportunities for Asian film creation. HAF announced that the "In-Developing Project" this year received a total of 414 applications from 38 countries and regions. In the end 17 nominated projects were selected, showcasing the diverse facets and international potential of Asia's new generation of film creation. Two of the films nominated for "In-Developing Project", FORGETTING SHE IS SHE (MONG GEI TA SI TA)'s director Guo Yutian and producer Chan Hing Ka, and MAMA MIA LET ME GO! (WAN GAU NGOR LO MO)'s director Cheung Wai Yu and producer Peter Yam Yin Chung were interviewed to talk about their creative feelings and how new directors are facing the current downturn in the film market.

FORGETTING SHE IS SHE director Guo Yutian revealed that the movie tells the story of a pair of inseparable friends, until it is revealed that the two are half-sisters. The older sister leaves in a rage, but the younger sister who values this blood bond makes a decision. The director wanted to express that when the ultimate love cannot be possessed forever, it must be possessed absolutely in death; which was also in line with her own view of love. "My love accompanies fear, I am very afraid of things I deeply love would suddenly disappear. I would be willing to use 'death' to hold on to it." Producer Chan Hing Ka said that he has been leading the director to write the script better to impress outstanding actors to perform; he finally successfully made the director cry several times, and honestly expressed her feelings for love in her heart in the script. "I too have spent almost two years to assist the script changes to the fifth draft. The most recent time I even made Guo Yutian cry for her to face the feeling for love in the bottom of her heart, and sincerely displaying it in the script." In addition the story is suspenseful, and the feelings are also written quite boldly yet precisely. The three women's states of minds changed drastically, conceivably many actors would want to play them.

MAMA MIA LET ME GO! director Cheung Wai Yu revealed that the movie tells the story of a rebellious only daughter who wants to be free from her control freak mother who has lived with her for 30 years. She comes with the idea of arranging a Korean Oppa to seduce her numb Ma to destroy the family. The movie seemed like an absurd comedy, but its core remained a severe tragedy. She said that comedy comes from tragedy, and she could relate to superstar Stephen Chow Sing Chi's ideas. "The market lacks comedy. I know the audience has a desire to watch it. I hope my work would be able to give everyone's mind a release." Cheung Wai Yu was happy that after the script was nominated for IDP, she received many congratulations; she felt like being seen in a beauty pageant, with many opportunities on the way. The film's producer Yam Yin Chung said that this film is a collaboration between Hong Kong and a Korean company and will even shoot on location in South Korea. Aside from looking for a handsome actor to satisfy the audience's desires, he would like to find an usually mild mannered actress for the lead role for a contrasting performance. Yam Yin Chung laughed and said that he has upset the director many times while discussing the cast, because for the Korean male character in the film he considered using an up and coming star; but he understood that the director had her own ideas, wanting to work with the top Korean handsome Oppa to satisfy the audience's desires. He would not kill any possibility as he agreed with what Chan Hing Ka said, many big stars would put good scripts first. "Recently a famous Indian actors after completing the Netflix ALIENS series broke into the international market. He was still willing to have lunch boxes and take independent film roles, which touched me a lot."

Guo Yutian felt very luck to be nominated for HAF this time. To be able to be nominated as a new director, she can have access to different positions in Asia and even around the world; including creators, producers, investors and distributors. She believed that even if the market has money to invest, it may not fall on new directors; so the market, good or bad, is just as difficult for new directors, with difficulties to change the general environment with her identity, she could only do her part well. "This project of mine hasn't been to too much venture capital event, HAF really connects the world. We have received a lot of congratulations after we were nominated, which is a good start for our project. There are many opportunities to obtain, as a newcomer I want to be seen by others!"

The two films coincidentally hope to raise 10 million (Hong Kong dollars, the same below) to 13 million for production, Chan Hing Ka admitted that financing a film production in an adverse market has been a strange phenomenon, "When it's there, it's there; when it's not, it's not at all." He said that it is difficult to find financing, but this time the script of FORGETTING SHE IS SHE is a complex and extreme subject of women's states of minds that has been rare in Hong Kong in the past twenty to thirty years; so he was confident that it will attract investors. As for the producer of MAMA MIA LET ME GO, Yam Yin Chung said that he has been to Busan, South Korea to meet local filmmakers before. He felt that the appearance of Busan and Hong Kong were very similar, which was in line with the script this time and also made both Hong Kong and Korean companies interested. In particular the two markets are also facing box office and production start problems, this understanding is also quite important. In addition a Hong Kong story takes place in South Korea facilitates collaboration opportunities. The film will be easier to release in South Korea, which will also become an advantage. "Can a single box office market support a movie today? I believe it is quite difficult, and being able to make both sides the main market will definitely help the film."

The Hong Kong film market is sluggish, how should a new director face the future? Guo Yutian said that she wants to make her works unique, make her works more like herself and show his dark side to the audience more honestly and nakedly. She thanked Chan Hing Ka for sharing his creative experience. She described herself like a hiker, starting at the foot of the mountain and never seen the scenery at the peak before. She could only keep her feet on the ground with every step. Cheung Wai Yu said that even when the market is bad, she will have to continue unless she quits, so she has never given up on this business. She will always find opportunities. The audience now likes truth from creators and performers alike. She too hoped to be able to give an answer to the audience, so she would continue to improve her scripts. She suggested that young people should know how to manage money and be responsible for their own livelihood when pursuing their dreams. Started as a screenwriter, Cheung Wai Yu once participated in the Dayo Wong Tze Wah starred TVB drama BOUNTY LADY. In pursuit of her directing dream, she jumped out of her comfort zone, switched to work in distribution marketing and cinema circuit operation for over a decade. She got an understanding of the film industry operation and made a living. "The market is very poor, but I have never giving up on the film industry. On one hand I am saving and living a thrifty life, then continue to write scripts. I believe that in sincerely facing myself I would be able to answer to the audience. The audience now like to watch real content and creators. I suggests for young people to manage their money well and set a stop loss position. While chasing your dream you still have to make a living. Now the trend is no longer starving yourself and living off eating draft papers." When asked if the financing was insufficient, would she learn from director Philip Yung Tsz Kwong and take a mortgage to make a movie? She joked, "I don't have a house to sell, I sell talent! I hope to be able to attract investors with talent, my savings is only enough to keep myself alive."

Chan Hing Ka also said that if selected by the "First Feature Film Initiative" and the project will receive funding from the Hong Kong SAR government, the producer will have to advance the money. "Because the government will hold 10%, it may take a few years to give the final amount after the film is released. For example, if the subsidy is 8 million, the producer will have to put up 800,000 first. I have been lucky to have two movies win at the same time, so I have to put up 1.6 million all at once." Would he have to mortgage his home to start production, or have a lot of savings he could take out? He joked, "I don't have a home, and my savings are about to run out!" Yung Tsz Kwong used to have Mr. K to help him in filming, and it is rumored that it was Louis Koo Tin Lok. Many people in the industry have asked him to help start their productions. Chan Hing Ka joked that he knew everyone would ask Koo Tin Lok, so he did not do so. He could only continue to hold out himself.

The reporter asked whether the caliber of actors selected is determined by the amount of funding for the current production? Chan Hing Ka said that this time most of the funds will be used for production. Actually today's actors do not mind too much about the pay, they will be happy to perform when they meet good roles; they may even participate in investment. He has met many actors who are willing to adjust their salaries for their scripts and roles they like. "I once ran into (Sandra) Ng Kwan Yu, who didn't take a salary when filming. She only calculated the dividends afterward!" He also knew that Sammi Cheng Sau Man did not accept any money when filming LOST LOVE (LAU SHUI LOK FA), nor did she ask for dividends. She purely wanted to support the new director.

[2026.02.12] JET LI, NICHOLAS TSE, WU JING INVADE THE LUNAR NEW YEAR WITH BLADES OF THE GUARDIANS

Nicholas Tse, Jet Li and Wu Jing starred in the film BLADES OF THE GUARDIANS displays hardcore real kung fu

Cherry Ngan and Eric Hsiao starred in the Macau film REVISIT

Liu Kuan-Ting and Jennifer Yu's DOUBLE HAPPINESS will open on the Lunar 10th
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The 2026 New Year of the Horse film subjects would cover comedy, collective memories, martial arts and warm sketches, with a strong cast lineup that would including the Dayo Wong Tze Wah and Sammi Cheng Sau Man starred NIGHT KING (YEH WONG), MIRROR member Edan Lui Cheuk On, Chung Suet Ying and Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling)'s THE SNOWBALL ON A SUNNY DAY (GUM DOR BO), and the Louis Koo Tin Lok, Raymond Lam Fung and Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen) starred BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI) extended version, as well as the adaptation of Xu Xianzhe's martial arts comics BLADES OF THE GUARDIANS that Yuen Woo Ping directed, Jet Li (Lee Nin Kit), Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Wu Jing, Kara Hui (Wai Ying Hung), Tony Leung Ka Fai, Max Zhang Jin and Yu Rong Guang, etc. starred. The production cost was 700 million yuan (about 790 million Hong Kong dollars), and would be released simultaneously in mainland Hong Kong on the Lunar New Year's Day. The movies' martial art fight scenes, wrestling, horse riding all were displayed with hardcore real kung fu. Director Yuen Woo Ping said that the enthusiasm of BLADES could be filmed differently. "I think it's very enjoyable. This time gathered four generations of martial arts people to shoot the purest martial arts. Every actor brings me surprises. I think action and martial arts films should be passed down from generation to generation, and martial arts films will definitely be better."

Also a producer, Wu Jing said that 10 years ago he has planned to convene a group of action actors to work together. This time his master and seniors agreed to participate in the performance right away. Tse Ting Fung said that he has always believed that martial arts is the advantage of Chinese movies, "BLADES gathers actors who can fight from the post-50s to the post-00s, and everyone puts in 200% effort."

In addition, the Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling and Taiwan star Eric Hsiao starred Macau film RE-VISIT (HUNG WAN GOK) would open on February 12th, adapting the true story of director Wong Ting Ting to commemorate her love for her grandmother. Liu Kuan-ting, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Yang Kuei-mei and Tou Chung-hua starred in the Taiwanese film DOUBLE HAPPINESS (SEUNG HEI), which would open the Lunar 10th (26th). Telling the story of Liu Kuan-ting and Yu Heung Ying's wedding, Liu's father and mother have been out of contact for many years. Liu Kuan-ting faced the parents rushing to preside over his life events, as he and Yu Heung Ying tried to hold two weddings in one day, which made a lot of jokes.

[2026.02.12] PATRICK TAM DENIES THE "DISHEARTENED" POST IS RELATED TO THE HONG KONG FILM AWARDS NOMINATIONS

Patrick Tam (right) posted "disheartened" on social platform two nights ago and was said the post was related to the lack of a Best Actor nomination. He then deleted the post
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Focusing on the development of the film industry in recent years, Patrick Tam Yiu Man failed to receive a "Best Actor" nomination at this year's Hong Kong Film Awards. After the Best Actress award brushed him by, he posted on social platforms to vent his emotions and received support from a large number of fans and even people in the circle. Some people even publicly questioned the credibility of the Hong Kong Film Awards!

The 56-year-old Tam Yiu Man (Ah Tam) won the "Best Supporting Actor" at the Hong Kong Film Awards and the Golden Bauhinia Awards for his role in the movie BEAST COPS (YEH SAU YING GAING) 28 years ago, writing a career high. In recent years, he has participated in the movies FIGHT FOR TOMORROW (PING MING SAM LONG) and FINCH AND MIDLAND (GUM TIN YING GOI HUNG GO HING), intending to aim for the "Best Actor" throne at the Hong Kong Film Awards but unfortunately when the nominations were announced the day before yesterday he was not nominated. Tam Yiu Man posted the news of Lam Ka Hei's Best Supporting Actor nomination on social platforms. "Congratulations Sons (Lam Ka Hei). I am super happy for you. Your sweat hasn't been wasted." He later left the word "disheartened" on social platforms to vent his emotions, which immediately caused heated discussions.

Ah Tam played an over the hill boss in the film FIGHTING, and the father and son relationship with Locker Lam Ka Hei has changed from resentment, reconciliation to understanding. The complex emotional interpretation has moved fans. Reportedly this time he spent all his efforts to handle the role. He also responsible for singing the theme song, deepening the sense of resonance and attention from the outside world with his first- person interpretation. Despite giving his all he still was unable to obtain a Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actor ticket in return, being disheartened was naturally understandable. When he posted a "disheartened" post on social platforms, he immediately cheer and encouragement from many online. His fan club even left a message, "Seeing what you have contributed, we know that this result is unfair. Every fans will support you and feel bad for you!" Aaron Kwok's manager Siu Mei, who has a close personal relationship with Ah Tam, also said, "You have done a great job, keep moving forward." Artist Bryant Mak Chi Lok wrote, "All nominations are OK, the only thing I think is that it would be nice if Lam Fung and Tam Yiu Man were included." Everyone were upset that Ah Tam's efforts have been ignored!

Seeing that the matter was getting bigger and bigger, Ah Tam quietly deleted the relevant post later. When the reporter asked him, he vehemently denied it. "No, I can't be happier for Locker (Lam Ka Hei was nominated for 'Best Supporting Actor'). No, I'm just doing some personal work, and just a few words for release. Thank you for your concern." In fact this year's Hong Kong Film Awards nominations also have left out many, in addition to Raymond Lam Fung of BACK TO THE PAST, mainland actor Xiao Zhan starred in LEGENDS OF THE CONDOR HEROES: THE GALLANTS received zero nominations, MY FIRST OF MAY 's lead actor Aaron Kwok Fu Sing and REVISIT lead actress Venus Wong Man Yi, etc., still had the Best Actor and Best Actress nominations pass them by despite their acting skills have been obvious to all. Many were surprised.

Seeing that the matter was getting bigger and bigger, Ah Tam quietly deleted the relevant post later. When the reporter asked him, he vehemently denied it. "No, I can't be happier for Locker (Lam Ka Hei was nominated for 'Best Supporting Actor'). No, I'm just doing some personal work, and just a few words for release. Thank you for your concern." In fact this year's Hong Kong Film Awards nominations also have left out many, in addition to Raymond Lam Fung of BACK TO THE PAST, mainland actor Xiao Zhan starred in LEGENDS OF THE CONDOR HEROES: THE GALLANTS received zero nominations, MY FIRST OF MAY 's lead actor Aaron Kwok Fu Sing and REVISIT lead actress Venus Wong Man Yi, etc., still had the Best Actor and Best Actress nominations pass them by despite their acting skills have been obvious to all. Many were surprised.

In addition, this year's Hong Kong Film Awards eligibility list caused a storm, as VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH (BUT SEH JI JUI), FINCH AND MIDLAND (GUM TIN YING GOI HUNG GO HING), VITAL SIGNS (SUNG YUEN TOH JUNG) and MOTHER BHUMI were disqualified. The Hong Kong Film Awards Association Board of Directors chair Derek Yee Tung Sing two days ago expressed that 2064 industry insiders were eligible to vote. The first round's valid vote count was only 989, 47.92% of overall and 17% drop from last year's 64.84%. He called for everyone to enthusiastically participate in the second round voting.

Some Hong Kong Film Awards voters heard that some people did not vote as a silent protest against the event's disqualification of films, in hopes of attracting attention. Some also due to the lack of Hong Kong film quantity this year did not have confidence and simply gave up voting, in turn affecting the voter turnout.

[2026.02.12] BACK TO THE PAST EXTENDED VERSION SECURES A VALENTINE'S DAY RELEASE

Michelle Saram and Jessica Hsuan speak up to request songs, but Louis Koo turns them down

BACK TO THE PAST's Hong Kong and Macau box office has exceeded HK$ 88.88 million, the cast and the crew are all smiles

Joyce Tang's face twisted during treatment and needed a walker after

Maintaining contact with many actors, Raymond Lam immediately becomes the internet's "wishing well"

Actors from the drama version like Eileen Yeow and Shirley Yim gather on this rare occasion. Even "Third Brother" Lau Ka Lung makes a surprise appearance
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Louis Koo poses for a photo with "Second Brother" Wong Man Piu and "Third Brother" Lau Ka Lung, bringing back a collective memory

Louis Koo, Wong Man Piu and Lau Ka Lung become sworn brothers in the drama

Away from the public eye for a long time, Michelle Saram attends the BACK TO THEPAST celebration

Shirley Yim and Eileen Yeow have a happy "mother son" reunion with Raymond Lam

Sonija Kwok (left) and Timmy Hung (right) are happy for Joyce Tang receiving the Best Supporting Actress nomination
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Louis Koo Tin Lok (Goo Jai), Raymond Lam Fung, Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), Joyce Tang (Tung Lai Ming) and Sonija Kwok Sin Nei starred in the movie BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI), which held a celebration banquet in Tsim Sha Tsui the night before. The nominations for the "44th Hong Kong Film Awards Ceremony" were announced on the same day. Goo Jai "won two in a row", as he was nominated for "Best Actor" for BACK TO THE PAST and BEHIND THE SHADOWS (SI GA JING TAM) respectively. He admitted that he was doubly happy to have two works nominated, and said that he was happy to see Tung Lai Ming's "Best Supporting Actress" nomination for BACK TO THE PAST. Coupled with the box office success of BACK TO THE PAST, an extended version of the movie was officially announced to be released on Valentine's Day. With all the good news, no wonder Goo Jai was in a super good mood.

In addition to the main actors of BACK TO THE PAST the night before, Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Michelle Saram (Suet Yi), Calvin Choy Yat Chi, Michael Miu Kiu Wai (Sam Gor), Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Shirley Yim (Suet Lei), Jennifer Yu Heung Yi, and even "Third Brother" Lau Ka Lung who has left the entertainment industry also made a surprise appearance. Not seen in the public for a long time, "Princess Chiu Sin" Suet Yi said that she was of course happy to see many old friends when she returned this time, and she still could not help but laugh when she saw Big Brother Hong (Koo Tin Lok). "I am very busy too, and I am a surprise anyway. I am very happy to be able to surprise everyone. If the opportunity arises of course I would want to make movies, I want to make funny movies."

In addition to announcing that the box office of BACK TO THE PAST in Hong Kong and Macau exceeded HK$88.88 million, the extended version of the movie BACK TO THE PAST Plus+ Multiverse Version was announced to be released on Valentine's Day on February 14th. Boss Koo Tin Lok even signed an autograph on the extended version special tickets. Sam Gor said that Goo Jai's autograph resembled "White Dragon King"'s writing, Goo Jai joked that his autograph would improve luck.

Goo Jai, Suen Huen and Suet Yi spoke to the media together. Goo Jai pointed out that he was happy about the film's extended version release. When asked why he chose to release it on Valentine's Day, he said: "The movie revolves around different relationships, family, friendship, mentorship and apprenticeship, I think Valentine's Day is suitable for everyone to watch together." As for his first solo greatest hits album "Destiny is the Highest BACK TO THE PAST" would also be released on that day, how did he feel about releasing an album again after many years? He said happily, "This time I even put out vinyl, which is very collectible. I really haven't released an album for a long time, thank you BACK TO THE PAST!" Many online have suggested holding an autograph party? Goo Jai predicted that an autograph session would take place on Valentine's Day. "It's so hard to sign and sing! Perhaps I would sing after I would finish signing!" He revealed that the number of places for the autograph session is limited, only 200. Suen Huen expressed that she would look forward to Goo Jai dancing and singing "Popular This Week", while Suet Yi wanted to hear him rap. Goo Jai very quickly agreed, but joked, "Wanting and Doing it are two different matters."

The Hong Kong Film Awards announced its nominations the day before, Goo Jai was nominated for "Best Actor" for starring in BACK TO THE PAST and BEHIND THE SHADOWS (SI GA JING TAM) respectively, Goo Jai said happily, "Being nominated is already a recognition, I am doubly happy to be nominated for the two works. I am confident in the movies I starred in, but I am the happiest about Tung Lai Ming's "Best Supporting Actress" nomination for BACK TO THE PAST, of course she is my favorite!" Tung Lai Ming talked about being nominated for "Best Supporting Actress", she thanked her boss Koo Tin Lok for bringing her from the TV industry to the film industry. "Being nominated is already a victory for me. I am really happy. The most important thing is the team, the most important is box office success, good box office!" Would she make more movies? She smiled and said that if someone would invite her, she would definitely. Suen Huen also said that as long as BACK TO THE PAST was nominated, she would be happy.

Also, Tung Lai Ming yesterday shared her BACK production video on social platform. "A little video from the battle damaged Sin Yau." In the video she was injured from an accident during the production, her leg was obviously swollen below the knee and needed the staff to conduct emergency treatment. Then she accepted the doctor's acupuncture and showed painful expressions. She often had to take deep breaths from the pain. She even had to use a walker to be able to move afterward.

Was Kwok Sin Nei upset that she was not nominated? She said, "Why would I? Tung Lai Ming is nominated and I am happy for her. We are all on the same team." Hung Tin Ming's Papa Sammo Hung Kam Bo was also nominated for "Best Action Choreography" for the film. Tin Ming said that he was happy for Papa, and his father would faced the nomination normally. He revealed that his sons wanted to see the extended version and decided to go to the theater as a family in support on Valentine's Day.

In addition, Tin Ming said that on Valentine's Day, he would bring his sons and wife to the theater to support the extended version. Kwok Sin Nei said that she would not be in Hong Kong on the extended version's release day, as she would go back to her husband's hometown of Henan with her husband and daughter to celebrate the Lunar New Year. "I bought a lot of souvenirs and BACK TO THE PAST memorabilia."

BACK TO THE PAST co-star Cheung Kai Chung with GOLDEN BOY (GUM TUNG) was nominated for Best Actor. Tung Lai Ming said that she has not yet found the BACK TO THE PAST character collection card that Cheung Kai Chung autographed, and joked that she must catch him that night. The reporter mentioned that they could to choose what to wear to the award ceremony. Hung Tin Ming joked that they could ask Papa Sammo Hung Kam Hung to go with them.

Goo Jai invited the actors from the television drama version A STEP INTO THE STEP to attend as well, including Yeow Ying Ying, Suet Lei, etc. Even "Third Brother" Lau Ka Lung made a surprise appearance. Goo Jai while planning for the film has always wanted to find Lau Ka Lung to play "Third Brother" again but had no means of communication. How did he find him this time? He revealed that actually Lam Fung had his contact! Lam Fung explained, "He didn't tell me he wanted to look for him, I only found out after the interview last time. Did you want to find him? Why didn't you ask me?"

This time being able to be with actors from the drama, Lam Fung said that it has been extraordinarily meaningful. Speaking of some online's hope for Wong Wai Leung who played Chiu Ko to appear, he said that he has yet to be able to contact him and immediately slammed the door shut. "Hey, hold on, I am not responsible for searching for missing person."

Lam Fung, "Lady Nga" Shirley Yim (Suet Lei) and "Queen Chu" Eileen Yeow Ying Ying, who played his mothers in the TV version, had a "mother-son reunion". He said that it was rare to have everyone together this time, only missing Samuel Kwok Fung and Sherming Yiu Lok Yi for a complete attendance. Regarding the launch of the extended version, Lam Fung said that he was looking forward to it because many clips were filmed and not shown yet. Would he support the extended version on Valentine's Day or go to support his boss Koo Tin Lok at the autograph session? He said with a smile that he would take his wife and children to play that day. "I haven't seen my daughter for a few months. I only have a week off, and I will start work after the third day of the Lunar New Year."

Ying Ying joked when she saw Lam Fung, "Our son (Lam Fung) is so big! He has started a family and I am very comforted. (You were so young back then?) He asked me how I could give birth to him back then? I said, 'I really don't know!', in short, as long as the producer said I could then I could." Suet Lei thanked Koo Tin Lok for her appearance in the memory scene in the movie, and as for whether she would be in the sequel it was up to fate.

Was Lam Fung disappointed that he was not nominated for Best Actor with BACK TO THE PAST? "I certainly hope very much that my role would be nominated, but the most important is for the audience to like the character. I have received a lot of support. Thank you very much everyone, keep working hard! Thank you everyone for like every character in BACK TO THE PAST. I also want to congratulate boss Koo Tin Lok. I really hope very much for the boss to win."