[2026.10.06] TONY LEUNG CHIU WAI STRONGLY PROMOTES PHILIP YUNG'S NEW FILM CYCLONE

Tony Leung Chiu Wai (left) praises Philip Yung's new film CYCLONE (right) for its special and heartfelt subject

Tony Leung Chiu Wai (right) poses for a photo with CYCLONE star Liu Yuqiao (left)

Philip Yung (right) has been leading the cast to thank the audiences at many shows

Ronald Cheng posts a photo with his company's artist Edwynn Li (left) and strongly supports his work
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Director Philip Yung Tsz Kwong's new film CYCLONE (CHIU FUNG) explores transgender issues. Starring mainland actress Liu Yuqiao alongside Edwynn Li Yuxuan and Jennifer Suen Wo Yi, the film was selected for the big screen competition at the Rotterdam International Film Festival and the feature film competition at the Bangkok Film Festival. Over the past few days Yung Tsz Kwong has led actors in Hong Kong to thank the audience and has invited friends from the industry to enjoy the show. Best Actor Tony Leung Chiu Wai made a special video to share his feelings, revealing that he was deeply moved after watching the film as he thought about it from the cinema all the way home and even went sleepless all night. He also thanked Yung Tsz Kwong and praised the crew and actors, saying that the film made him reflect on life, the meaning of existence, destiny, and freedom. He called on the audience to attend and support this heartfelt and unique film.

CYCLONE will be released on October 2nd. It would be the first Yung Tsz Kwong directed and written film to explore transgender issues, and starring Liu Yuqiao, Li Yuxuan, and Suen Wo Yi. The story follows the protagonist Chaofeng (Liu Yuqiao)'s trek from the mainland to Hong Kong. In order to become her true self, she works hard to earn money for gender affirmation surgery. While facing the entanglement of her drug addict boyfriend, she meets her confidante Xiaomei and is taken care of. At the moment of her final transformation, she suddenly hesitates whether this is the freedom she longs for.

Yung Tsz Kwong, along with actors and production teams, thanked the audience at several screenings over the past few days and invited many industry friends to enjoy the show. They included Leung Chiu Wai, MIRROR members Edan Lui Cheuk On and Tiger Yau Ngo Yin, Fish Liew Chi Yu, Kearen Pang Sau Wai, and Chris Lai Lok Yi.

Leung Chiu Wai was recently moved after watching the film to share his feelings about it, thanked Yung Tsz Kwong and praised the crew and actors' dedication. The actors' performances were very natural, with no trace of acting. This uniquely subjected film had a direct impact on him, making him feel a bit miserable. On the way home after the show, he kept reflecting, "Why do I feel so miserable? I would think about life, the meaning of existence, destiny, and freedom."

Leung Chiu Wai explained that this heaviness stemmed from his recent reading of existentialist philosophical books, which led to his association. "In other words it is about how people live in a meaningless and absurd world, and how should we survive?" He revealed that while watching the film, Camus's work "The Stranger" came to mind. He recalled the real-life situation of transgender people, believing that they 'are like strangers, why is it so hard for others to understand their psychological state in the real world?'

Leung Chiu Wai said that even after returning home, these thoughts still kept him awake. He cited the core existential proposition that "existence precedes essence," pointing out that humans possess absolute freedom to create meaning and live. Even in prison or war, there is still a certain degree of intellectual freedom. The experiences of Jews during World War II also lingered in his mind, prompting him to reflect on the silence of the world and the Creator and to associate with Camus's absurdism or existentialism. He emphasized that the above were just personal feelings. "I believe different viewers will have different opinions after watching. This is just my personal feeling. It's rare that even when the film market is struggling, there can still be such a thoughtful and unique subject matter like this. I hope everyone will support it. Thank you."

Lui Cheuk On said his impression after watching CYCLONE was very shocking. He praised Yung Tsz Kwong's camera work and said that every actor's performance was worth the ticket price, sometimes even two or three times more. Yau Ngo Yin said that Hong Kong needs such powerful and gentle films, and thanked Yung Tsz Kwong for leading everyone to explore some issues faced by the minority. Liew Chi Yu said that CYCLONE is a film that goes beyond everyone's imagination and reveals extraordinary relationships. Away from the public for a long time, Ronald Cheng Chung Kei posted a photo with his artist Li Yuxuan on social media, recommending his first starring role in CYCLONE, praising his talent, saying he has prepared for the performance for a long time and hoping that the audience would show their support.

CYCLONE is one of the "B2B A Love Supreme" project jointly produced by the Hong Kong International Film Festival Association and China's Heaven Pictures, receiving a funding of 1 million HKD. Earlier Yung Tsz Kwong revealed that he also financed several hundred thousand HKD to complete the filming. "When I received the invitation for the Hong Kong International Film Festival's 'B2B' program, I didn't immediately think of making a transgender-themed film. When I saw 'THE TWO LIVE OF LI ERMAO' (directed by Jia Yuchuan in 2019), a documentary about the displaced lives of transgender people in mainland China. I was deeply moved. So we traveled everywhere, hoping to portray this bold and passionate character as a city heroine like Mei Chaofeng in Jin Yong's novels -- light as dust, male and female in one, living with dignity and autonomy amid the misty and cold mountains and waters, maintaining balance and self-awareness amid layers of self-questioning."

[2026.10.06] LAU KAR LEUNG'S BELOVED DISCIPILE MARK HOUGHTON PASSED AWAY AT AGE 64

Mark Houghton passed away from heart disease at age 64

Ho Mak was one of Lau Kar Leung (left)'s disciples

Charlene Houghton (right) says that her father passed away on the way to the hospital
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The famous martial art actor Mark Houghton (Ho Mak) was the late Kung Fu master Lau Kar Leung's apprentice. Active in the 1980s Hong Kong action film, he died of a heart attack in the early morning yesterday at age 64. His social network page confirmed the death. His family said that due to the suddenness of the bad news, efforts were being made to get out of the grief and begin to deal with the aftermath. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Ho Mak loved Chinese martial arts, in the 1980s he came alone from the United Kingdom to Hong Kong to pursue the dream. He revealed in early year interviews that when he first came to Hong Kong, Lau Kar Leung was preparing for a new film. He excitedly expressed his admiration for him and performed on the spot, received praises from Lau Kar Leung who invited him to participate in ACES GO PLACES 5 (JUI GAI PAK DONG 5). When they made DRUNKEN MASTER II (JUI KUEN), Ho Mak officially became his disciple and the "fifth generation disciple of Wong Fei Hung." In addition to being proficient in Hung Fist, Ho Mak was also able to speak fluent Cantonese. In addition to working as a behind-the-scenes martial art stunt man in the golden age of Hong Kong production films, he also because of solid skills often guest starred in foreign villain roles. During Hollywood superstars Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger's visit to Hong Kong, Ho Mak was specifically appointed as their personal bodyguard.

Ho Mak's family posted an obituary on social media, "Mark Houghton was born in England and had a heart for China. His passion for Chinese martial arts led him to go to Hong Kong alone in the 1980s, forming an inseparable bond with the city. Through relentless effort, he mastered Hung Fist, mastered fluent Cantonese, and earned the trust of his mentor, director Lau Kar Leung to become the highly acclaimed fifth-generation successor of Wong Fei Hung. As he taught Hung Fist he spread the art worldwide and the Lau Clan Troupe flourished." His mentor's former wife, Mary Jean Reimer (Yung Ching Jing), left a message of condolence. "Kar Leung's most devoted disciple Mark Houghton, Ho Mak, passed away from heart disease in the early hours of yesterday without warning. Deep condolences, eternal remembrance."

Ho Mak's daughter, Charlene Houghton (Ho Chi Yan), has followed in her father's footsteps and is dubbed the "strongest action actress" as she breaks into the film industry. Yesterday she said in an interview that her father's death was so sudden. She has never noticed any health issues. In the early hours of yesterday he suddenly felt unwell and passed away en route after being taken to the hospital by ambulance around 2 p.m. Ho Chi Yin was notified and rushed to the hospital to say goodbye to her father. The funeral arrangements need to be discussed with the family and the brothers, as the incident was so sudden that they would needed time to process. She said that her father went to the mainland early to discuss work, and when he returned to Hong Kong, he was very energetic and showed no abnormalities. He has never mentioned having heart issues before.

Did Ho Mak have any last wishes or things he has not done? Ho Chi Yan said that before 'grandfather' Lau Kar Leung passed away, he left a script for Papa. Over the years her father has been making low- budget films, gaining experience in hopes of turning his mentor's final script into a movie and bringing it to the big screen. "Papa was preparing for an action film and went to Zhongshan to meet investors. I would play one of the roles in the film. Now that Father has passed away, a group of brothers want to work together to complete the film; but for now we have to handle the final arrangements first."

[2026.10.05] ANSON KONG APOLOGIZES TO THE PUBLIC AND THE PRESS

Anson Kong makes a 180 degree change in attitude, publicly apologizing numerous times and receiving support from his group mates

After being chosen as the "Competitive Ace", Keung To generously talks about his "debt collecting"

Jer Lau gets embarrassed after Edan Lui exposes him, much to the joy of the crowd

Edan Lui feels helpless to be chosen as "Tricky Ace" while Anson Lo (left) looks on
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As MIRROR's vice captain Anson Kong (fifth right) does not want his personal comments and behavior to affect the group and receives strong support from his group mates

Anson Kong publicly apologizes for his inappropriate behavior at an earlier interview and admits that the company has disciplined him over the incident

Stanley Yau declines to reveal his wedding date to avoid affecting family and friends who would attend the ceremony
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MIRROR's vice captain Anson Kong Ip Sang (AK) and group mate Alton Wong Chi Tak promoted their concert last week and a video of their media interview went viral online. Some online criticized the two for their poor attitude in answering questions, while other fans strongly supported their idols' genuine personalities and sparked a heated argument between the two sides. MIRROR's new group variety show 'MIRROR ACE' would premiere on the 12th of this month. Yesterday AK attended a promotional event, admitted that his performance during the interview was inappropriate, made viewers uncomfortable and affected the team. He reflected on this for several days and apologized to the media and the public yesterday. He explained that even if life pressures have been overwhelming, they should not affect others. He will work hard to improve in the future and thanked his group mates for their forgiveness.

Last Monday (September 28), MIRROR attended a press conference for their year-end concert. When asked about posting a photo of his middle finger on social media during the Mid-Autumn Festival and then deleting it, AK replied that the account belonged to him, that he could do whatever he liked and told everyone not to worry; Alton spoke about the new show having a third host, then told reporters, "You know so much, just interview yourself!"

After nearly a week since the incident, yesterday AK along with nine MIRROR group mates and Hong Kong women's snooker representative Ng On-yee, attended the promotional event for their new group variety show "MIRROR ACE," and shared behind-the-scenes moments from the shoot with over 600 fans in attendance to show their support. Lokman and Alton were absent due to personal matters. After the event, AK apologized to reporters one by one and apologized in front of the camera.

AK admitted that his poor performance in the last interview made the audience uncomfortable. "I want to say sorry to everyone. I've reflected for a few days and feel I need to do better in the future." He also apologized to his teammates, "Sorry! For affecting the group." His group mates voiced their support, "No, it's fine." AK accepted online criticism and explained, "I've been under pressure lately and felt overwhelmed; but regardless, my performance that day was indeed inappropriate. I want to apologize for this behavior and hope to do better, so that those around me, those who have helped me, and those who love me don't feel too much pressure." When group mates asked for a make up meal, he said no problem. He was rumored to have been scolded by the company. AK admitted directly, "Definitely! After all I was the one who was mischievous; you live, you learn!" He admitted that his facial expression management has been weaker, and Stanley Yau Sze Chun chimed in. "He looks so dark, so it's easy to get misunderstood."

AK was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Horse Awards for the first time for the film WE'RE NOTHING AT ALL (NGOR MOON BUT SI SUP MOR), and received cheers and congratulations from his group mates and fans at the event. He replied, "Thank you! I would have never imagined it. I was working that day when the manager called and cried, so I couldn't hear what he was saying. In short I am truly grateful, thank you to the judges for your recognition, and also to the director and the team." He believed that his biggest competitor would be Tin Kai Man. "Knowing that Big Brother Tin has already won an award at the Taipei Film Festival, I am already very grateful to be among the final five. I would just enjoy this grand event and that's enough."

In contrast Stanley was not nominated for "THE AGE OF GOODBYES," and was praised by Executive Committee Executive Director Wen Tien- Hsiang as a "hidden gem." Stanley thanked him for the advice but admitted that he was disappointed, "I've never tried it before; this time I was just half a step away." Recently he attended the Tokyo premiere of the new drama 'kiDnap GAME' and was dubbed the 'International Dragon' by his group mates. He modestly admitted that he did not deserve it, saying it was just to broaden his horizons. He took the opportunity to interact and chat with fellow cast members Lee Joon- gi and Kentaro Sakaguchi, praising them as 'so nice.' Reportedly he will hold his wedding in Southeast Asia at the end of this month, and all MIRROR members will attend. He refused to disclose the wedding date to avoid affecting the number of guests present.

The Edan Lui Cheuk On starred Hong Kong version of "LONG VACATION" has not yet finished filming, but it would air earlier than his group mate Anson Lo Hon Ting's already finished "WHAT'S WRONG WITH SECRETARY KIM." He explained that because the contract was signed to air in December this year and he is currently working hard to meet expectations. Anson Lo also felt bad for Edan, revealing that in the new drama he had many kiss scenes with Ivy So Nga Lam and even passionate ones. Regarding his co-star Arnold Kwok Tsz Ho recently publicized photos of the finale wedding scene, he did not mind. He joked that if people thought it mattered, they should wait for Kwok Tsz Ho to explain in person. Speaking about the new drama featuring cameos from Jackie Lui Chung Yin, Eileen Tung Oi Ling, and Wilson Lam Chun Yin, "I'm very happy that this time I learned a lot from the seniors both in life and acting." He felt honored that Ng On Yee selected him as the group's variety show "Snooker Ace," modestly saying that he was not skilled in the sport but was simply lucky to win. In addition, his group mates "cheated". In reality, he was "lucky ACE."

Meanwhile Ian was chosen as the "strategy ACE" while Keung To as the "Competitive ACE", as Stanley joked that "those with money love money even more". Keung To revealed that after winning HK$ 1000 cash prize at the group variety show, he chased the staff for 3 days to collect.

Keung To has recently been actively exercising, saying that it was not for concerts but for his health. He wanted to play basketball less to avoid injuries that would affect the team. When asked if he would work out with group mate Jer Lau Ying Ting, he laughed and said, "He has been working out, show off a little!" The group selected Jer as the "never means what he says Ace". Edan revealed that he used losing weight and being tired as excuses to decline hot pot, but was persuaded to go. He "ordered everything" after he arrived and became the biggest eater of the place. He was even ridiculed for resembling the always hungry "Vivienne" from the drama COME ON, COUSIN. Jer was immediately asked to promote the group variety show by flirting. He then covered his face out of embarrassment many time. As for being called "Vivienne", he joked that he would helplessly accept that. Jer emphasized that because his group mates were big eaters, he thoughtfully helped them order food on the show. He called himself the ordering ambassador.

[2026.10.02] ETHAN JUAN'S ARRESTED MEMORY SWEEPS UP 11 GOLDEN HORSE AWARD NOMINATIONS

ARRESTED MEMORY receives 11 nominations, including Best Actor for Ethan Juan
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Anson Kong succumbs to tears upon learning of his Golden Horse Best Supporting Actor nomination

Yeung Wai Lun competes for his first Golden Horse Best Actor award

Hong Kong's Angela Yuen (left), Jennifer Yu (second left), Chung Suet Ying (second right), mainland star Liang Cuishan (center) and Malaysia's Yeo Yann Yann (right) compete for the Golden Horse Best Actress Award

Jennifer Yu, Tin Kai Man and Liu Kuan-Ting receive Golden Horse Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor and Best Actor nominations for DOUBLE HAPPINESS

Ethan Juan again compete for the Golden Horse Best Actor award

Audrey Lin, Kearen Pang and Judy Ongg receive Best Supporting Actress nominations
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The 63rd Golden Horse Awards ceremony will be held on November 22nd at the Taipei Music Center. The list of nominees was announced yesterday, featuring many Hong Kong actors and filmmakers. The Best Actress category includes the 61st Golden Horse Best Actress winner Chung Suet Ying, who was nominated for WE ARE BORN GOOD (SIN NAM SHUN NUI), while DOUBLE HAPPINESS' Jennifer Yu Heung Ying and AFTERPIECE's Angela Yuen Lai Lam were also nominated for Best Actress. WE ARE BORN GOOD's Yeung Wai Lun (Ah Lun) was nominated for Best Actor for the first time and became the sole representative of Hong Kong. The Best Supporting Actor nominees include WE'RE NOTHING AT ALL (NGOR MOON BUT SI SUP MOR)'s MIRROR member Anson Kong Ip Sang and DOUBLE HAPPINESS' Tin Kai Man. Plagued by negative reviews recently, Kong Ip Sang received his first Golden Horse Best Supporting Actor nomination and was moved to tears. He said, "I deeply understand that whether in life or acting, I still have many areas where improvement and change are needed. Thank you, I am grateful, thank you!"

This year's Golden Horse Awards film with the most nominations was the Ethan Juan starred Japan and Taiwan co-produced ARRESTED MEMORY, with a total of 11 nominations. Shu Qi's directorial debut GIRL received 10 nominations, and she would even compete for Best New Director with this film; DOUBLE HAPPINESS and WE ARE BORN GOOD each received 9 nominations. Among the Best Actress nominees, three were Hong Kong representatives: Yu Heung Ying, Chung Suet Ying, and Yuen Lai Lam. The other two were Malaysian actress Yeo Yann Yann from WE ARE ALL STRANGERS and mainland actress Liang Cuishan from BIG LITTLE THINGS. No Taiwanese actresses were nominated.

Chung Suet Ying was crowned Best Actress at the 61st Golden Horse Awards for THE WAY WE TALK (HONG NGOR GUM TIN JUM MOR SUET), and this time is nominated again for WE ARE BORN GOOD. The film team responded, "The WE ARE BORN GOOD team is very happy to be nominated for the Golden Horse Awards. Through the film festival we can bring WE ARE BORN GOOD to different parts of the world, allowing audiences to see Hong Kong cinema."

Yu Heung Ying was nominated for Best Actress at the Golden Horse Awards a few years ago for IN BROAD DAYLIGHT (BAK YUN JI HA). This time she is again competing for Best Actress with DOUBLEH HAPPINESS. She said, "I am very grateful to the Golden Horse judges for giving me this recognition. I was just out on the street with my child. I knew it was a live broadcast, so I was feeling a bit nervous. It wasn't until I received congratulations from director (Joseph) Hsu Cheng-chieh that I realized I was nominated. Later I kept hearing about the nominations for the DOUBLE HAPPINESS team, I was so excited and happy. Daddy Mr. Tin (Tin Kai Man) and I congratulated each other, and now we can return to Taiwan again." Besides the DOUBLE HAPPINESS team, many other outstanding Hong Kong filmmakers were nominated, including my mentor (Kearen) Pang Sau Wai. I am very happy for her, and we immediately had a video call embrace." Yuen Lai Lam was nominated for Best Actress at the Golden Horse Awards in 2022 for THE NARROW ROAD (MIN LO MEI CHUN). This time she is again competing for Best Actress for AFTERPIECE (DAI SEI MOK). "I'm super happy and honored to be nominated for the Golden Horse Awards again. I hope AFTERPIECE will be a big hit, because I really want to experience what a box office hit feels like."

Best Actor is seen as the 'group of death' with fierce competition. Yeung Wai Lun is nominated for the first time at the Golden Horse Awards for the film WE ARE BORN GOOD. His rivals include Golden Horse Best Supporting Actor, Liu Kuan-Ting from DOUBLE HAPPINESS, Golden Horse Best Actor Ethan Juan from ARRESTED MEMORY, Golden Horse director Leon Dai from KUNG FU, and Jack Tan from DEAD TIDE.

The Herman Yau Lai To directed WE'RE NOTHING AT ALL was nominated for Best Director and Best Supporting Actor. Yau Lai To said, "Thank you to the Golden Horse judges. WE'RE NOTHING AT ALL will be released in Taiwan on October 2nd. I hope Taiwanese audiences will support and enjoy WE'RE NOTHING AT ALL." Nominated for Best Supporting Actor, Kong Ip Shang was recently embroiled in a scandal over his poor attitude during interviews. Yesterday his publicity staff responded to his feelings about being nominated, saying he could not believe the good news and said with a tearful voice that he never imagined he would get a nomination. He thanked the organizers for their recognition and the entire team of WE'RE NOTHING AT ALL. "I deeply understand that whether in life or acting, I still have many areas where improvement and change are needed. Thank you, I am grateful, thank you!"

In mid-year, Tin Kai Man won his first Best Supporting Actor award in his 47-year career at the Taipei Film Festival for DOUBLE HAPPINESS. As a Golden Horse nominee, he said, "I am overjoyed and hope the team will achieve even greater success." Judy Ongg was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for SUNSHINE WOMEN'S CHOIR, alongside Golden Horse Best Actress Audrey Lin from GIRL and Pang Sau Wai from WE ARE BORN GOOD. Judy Ongg said, "Being nominated again for the Golden Horse Awards after 54 years is an incredibly precious honor for me.'

Wen Tien-Hsiang, the Executive Director of the Golden Horse Executive Committee, was asked yesterday that none of the Best Actress nominees were Taiwanese actors. He joked, "It means that the Golden Horse is fair and just." Wen Tien-Hsiang mentioned that Vivian Sung in THE AGE OF GOODBYES, 9m88 in GIRL, and Cecilia Choi Sze Wan in MUDBORN all received attention from the judges. As for the five Best Actor nominees, Ethan Juan was described by the judges as having a strong sense of rhythm and a well-positioned performance; Yeung Wai Lun as a cha chaan teng owner who gets into a war with the female lead Chung Suet Ying over a takeout incident combined humor with survival in hard times. Stephen Fung Tak Lun from AFTERPIECE (DAI SEI MOK) and Chunfeng from DEAD END were the overlooked male leads.

[2026.09.30] FOR THE WEEK ENDING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 2026

For the week ending Sunday, Septeber 27 2026

10 THE FORGOTTEN ISLAND
    d. Joel Crawford, Januel Mercado
    DreamWorks Animation
    English Voices: H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Jenny Slate,       Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, Ronny Chieng,
      Kevin McCann, Lea Salonga

  9 SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY
    d. Destin Daniel Cretton
    Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon,
      Jon Bernthal, Florence Pugh, Tramell Tillman,
      Michael Mando, Mark Ruffalo

  8 GOOD TRIP
  Can : Ngor Ah Deh Seung Lui Hung
  Lit : My Dad Wants To Travel
    d. Norris Wong Yee Lam, Wong Hoi
    Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Chung Suet Ying,
      Philip Keung Ho Man, Yoyo Mung Ka Wai,
      Stanley Yau Si Chun, THAIMAY, Philip Ng Wan Lung
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 108 mins.
  Opening September 17 2026
  Opening September 25 2026 (SPECIAL SCREENING)
  Opening September 30 2026 at the Pingyao International Film Festival
  Opening October 15 2026
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/m5vB-wu6RSY

[ HONG KONG ASIAN FILM FINANCING FORUM WORK-IN-PROGRESS PROJECT ]
    Shan, an art assistant, juggles responsibilities on the film set and at the hospital, where she cares for her father, Kueng, who has cancer. During her time at the hospital, Shan is tasked by the crew to collect a big bowl from the prop-studio. At her father's request, they discreetly leave the hospital together, embarking on an unexpected journey from the studio to Macau, and subsequently to Okinawa, allowing Kueng to address his unfulfilled wishes. Following his peaceful passing, Shan inherits not only memories but also a lasting sense of courage, optimism, and imaginative spirit that sustains her throughout life.

[ SCREENDAILY 2026 FILMART DAILIES ]
    Starring Nick Cheung and Chung Suet Ying, this Hong Kong comedy drama follows a film assistant who sneaks her dying father out of hospital to fulfil his last wish for an impromptu trip to Japan. Mabel Cheung serves as producer for Wong, winner of best new director at the Hong Kong Film Awards for her 2019 debut My Prince Edward, and Wong Hoi, who produced Wong's second feature The Lyricist Wannabe. Backed by Hong Kong Film Development Council's Directors' Succession Scheme, Good Trip is presented at the HKIFF Industry Project Market at Filmart.

  7 THE ODYSSEY
    d. Christopher Nolan
    Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson,
      Lupita Nyong'o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya, Charlize Theron

  6 LOOK BACK
    d. Koreeda Hirokazu
    Natsuki Deguchi, Aju Makita, Furi Nanase, Rokka Okada
  Rating : I
  Length : 100 mins.
  Opening September 17 2026
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/vdWdQAnBicM

[ EMPEROR CINEMAS ]
    Confident fourth-grader Fujino draws a four-panel manga for her school's class newspaper and earns the admiration of her classmates.

    One day, however, she comes across a manga by Kyomoto, a classmate who has stopped attending school, published in that same newspaper -- and is completely floored by her overwhelming talent. From then on, driven by a single-minded desire to improve, Fujino keeps drawing, but she cannot close the gap between them, and eventually gives up drawing altogether.

    On graduation day, Fujino visits Kyomoto's house to deliver her diploma, and discovers that Kyomoto has been a devoted fan of her manga all along.

    Bound together by their shared passion for manga, the two begin drawing manga together. As Fujino and Kyomoto spend irreplaceable days together, an unexpected event happens that will change their lives forever.

  5 ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE MIDDLE EAST
    d. Wen Muye
    Shen Teng, Jiang Qiming, Omar Sharif,
      Aarif Lee Zhi-ting, Sherif Sabby
    Rating : IIB
    Length : 140 mins.
    Opening August 28 2026 in Macau
    Opening September 11 2026
    Trailer : https://youtu.be/dqf6DJvYqgQ

[ EMPEROR CINEMAS ]
    Xu Fu, a chef from Northeast China, heads to the Middle East to work at a Chinese restaurant. Carrying his wok, he hopes to support his family and pay off his debts. He serves up classic Chinese dishes: the Dragon-Raising-Its-Head feast, candied sweet potatoes and Kung Pao chicken. He partners with restaurant manager Ma Junsheng: Xu Fu handles the cooking, while Ma Junsheng takes care of guests. Together, they turn the little-known Dragon Restaurant into a thriving spot.

    War soon breaks out, and local conditions quickly turn dangerous. Different armed groups clash across the region. What will happen to Xu Fu? Can Dragon Restaurant survive amid the chaos of war?

  4 V
  Can : Hung Cheung
  Lit : Empty Gun
    d. Han Yan
    Zhu Yilong, Tan Jianci, Tony Leung Ka Wai, Michelle Wai Sze Nga,
      Kara Wai Ying Hung, Selena Lee Sze Wah, Ben Yuen Fu Wah,
      Ni Dahong, Cecilia Yip Tung, Huang Jue, Yu Haoming,
      Aarif Rahman (Lee Chi Ting),
      Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Lam Suet, Wang Ge, Ray Lao, Zhao Runnan
  Rating : III
  Length : 160 mins.
  Opening September 25 2026
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/UuJ7EOTzTPk

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    In the early 1990s, this city of desire, once "paved with gold," had fallen into a state of broken order and rampant crime. Man Zi-Keung, a worker, is determined to rewrite his fate. After meeting flight attendant Lok Ka-Yuen, the two join forces to commit a heist, seizing a huge sum of money. This success drives Man Zi-Keung to ever greater extremes, pushing him and wealthy businessman Chan Fai-Yin deeper into a vortex of escalating confrontation. Meanwhile, mainland police officer Qi Honggang and Hong Kong police officer Kwan So-San persist in investigating Man Zi-Keung. With the two police forces joining hands, the clash between good and evil is on the verge of eruption.

  3 HEART OF THE BEAST
    d. David Ayer
    Brad Pitt, J.K. Simmons, Anna Lambe

  2 AVENGERS: ENDGAME ENCORE
    d. Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
    Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth,
      Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd,
      Brie Larson, Karen Gillan, Danai Gurira, Benedict Wong,
      Jon Favreau, Bradley Cooper, Gwyneth Paltrow, Josh Brolin

  1 RESIDENT EVIL
    d. Zach Cregger
    Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, Paul Walter Hauser

[2026.09.30] FOR THE WEEK STARTING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 2026

For the week starting Saturday, September 26 2026 (Week 39)

VIUTV CHILL CLUB CHART

  5 A GIRL STEPS ON AIR
  Can : Dap Hung Hei Dik Yun
  Vincy So Wing Shun

https://youtu.be/xNjkUL8j564

  4 NO CALLER ID
  Can : Nei Sor Da Dik Ho Ma Mei Nung Jip Tung
  Mike Tsang Pei Tat

https://youtu.be/p8VjkJZPLbo

  3 I EVEN HAVE THE GALL TO GET MARRIED
  Can : Ngor Nin Fun Doh Gau Dam Git
  International Husband Alliace (Fama X Louis Cheung Kai Cheung)

https://youtu.be/4fW52xCh0Ok

  2 MY BAD
  Can : Chor
  Fatboy (Leung Yip)

https://youtu.be/2l_bjBdPlrs

  1 MY HEROISM
  Can : Wai Duk But Hor Bai Cup Ming Wai "Ngor" Dik Nei
  Goodnight Lillie

https://youtu.be/xBc5drLG-t8

[2026.09.24] FOR THE WEEK ENDING SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 2026

For the week ending Sunday, Septeber 20 2026

10 DAYS OF BEING WILD (4K RESTORED VERSION)
    d. Wong Kar Wai
    Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, Maggie Cheung Man Yuk,
      Andy Lau Tak Wah, Carina Lau Ka Ling,
      Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, Tony Leung Chiu Wai
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 95 mins.
  Opening December 15 1990 (ORIGINAL)
  Opening August 23 2026 at 2026 Hong Kong Summer International Film Festival
  Opening September 4 2026
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/MeXKewVM-h0

[ SUMMER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2026 ]
    Wong Kar Wai began a career-spanning obsession with nostalgia for the Hong Kong of his childhood years with this dreamlike and beguiling ensemble piece about love, lust and disillusionment in 1960s Hong Kong. Wong's idiosyncratic storytelling rhythm, Christopher Doyle's lush green hue, and its entrancing and moody soundtrack (strengthened even further on this Wong-supervised 4K remastered version) not only made this a defining work of its era, it also established Wong as a cinematic visionary who would influence generations of aspiring filmmakers worldwide. Channelling James Dean, Leslie Cheung's charismatic turn as a ne'er-do-well playboy and self-proclaimed "bird without legs" continues to be celebrates as one of Hong Kong cinema's most iconic performances of all time

[ BESTAR FILM ]
    Hong Kong ,1960. A sweltering hot summer. York, an amoral disillusioned and cruel young man is kept in luxury by his foster mother, a retired courtesan, who gives him everything but the one thing he needs to know -- the identity of his natural mother. A self- obsessed man, desperately seeking his true identity, York plays carelessly with his lovers, a lonely submissive bargirl and a beautiful club dancer and his friends, before leaving them all for the Philippines in search of the truth that has been denied, and may ultimately destroy him.

  9 SAKAMOTO DAYS
    d. Yuuichi Fukuda
    Ren Meguro, Fumiya Takahashi, Aya Ueto, Mayu Yokota,
      Akihisa Shiono, Keisuke Watanabe, Hinako Sakurai, Shintaro Anzai,
      Junki Tozuka, Yusei Yagi, Meru Nukumi, Takumi Kitamura,
      Shinya Kote, Koji Kato, Kenjiro Tsuda
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 128 mins.
  Opening September 17 2026
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/u2mm4Htf3n4

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    Once hailed as the strongest hitman in history, Taro Sakamoto retired from the underworld after falling in love. After getting married and having a child, he now runs a convenience store—and has put on some weight!

    However, Sakamoto is suddenly placed on a bounty of 1 billion yen, and assassins from all sides swarm in. To protect his beloved family and their peaceful everyday life, he must stick to his no-killing code and fight a life-or-death battle against his enemies!

  8 FALL 2: DEADPOINT
    d. Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig
    Harriet Slater, Arsema Thomas, Tom Brittney, Grace Caroline Currey,

  7 CHIIKAWA THE MOVIE: THE SECRET OF THE MERMAID ISLAND
    d. Kei Oikawa
    Japanese Animation
  Rating : I
  Length : 99 mins.
  Opening August 6 2026
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/UOEzYpgt2as

[ CINEMA CITY ]
    One day, while Chiikawa and Hachiware are relaxing in the plaza, Usagi suddenly arrives with a flyer slapped onto Usagi's face. Checking the flyer, Hachiware discovers it is an invitation with the words: "An Invitation to a Special Island."

    Lured by the tempting words on the flyer, Chiikawa and friends decide to join the island training camp. Boarding the ship alongside Rakko, who remains suspicious of the flyer's claims, the group sets foot on the island and receives a grand, warm welcome from the Island residents.

    While spending a wonderful time together, Chiikawa and friends are suddenly told a shocking truth: a massive "Siren" living on the island has been abducting the Island residents one after another. Before long, the group gets swept into the plan to subjugate the Siren. Trial after trial awaits Chiikawa and the others as the group pushes forward with earnest determination.

    Can everyone overcome these hardships together...?! And what exactly is the true "secret" hidden on this island...?!

  6 HOPE
    d. Na Hong-Jin
    Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Hoyeon,
      Taylor Russell, Cameron Britton,
      Alicia Vikander, Michael Fassbender
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 157 mins.
  Opening September 10 2026
  Teaser : https://youtu.be/WfMEbRWuuX8

[ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ]
    Reinforcements have been diverted to battle wildfires and all communication has been cut off. Hope's police outpost chief Bum-seok and officer Sung-ae struggle to defend a village of the elderly, while in the mountains, Sung-ki and the locals who set out to track the beast find themselves hunted instead. What begins as ignorance plants the seed of disaster, escalating through human conflict into a tragedy of cosmic proportions.

  5 LOOK BACK
    d. Koreeda Hirokazu
    Natsuki Deguchi, Aju Makita, Furi Nanase, Rokka Okada
  Rating : I
  Length : 100 mins.
  Opening September 17 2026
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/vdWdQAnBicM

[ EMPEROR CINEMAS ]
    Confident fourth-grader Fujino draws a four-panel manga for her school's class newspaper and earns the admiration of her classmates.

    One day, however, she comes across a manga by Kyomoto, a classmate who has stopped attending school, published in that same newspaper -- and is completely floored by her overwhelming talent. From then on, driven by a single-minded desire to improve, Fujino keeps drawing, but she cannot close the gap between them, and eventually gives up drawing altogether.

    On graduation day, Fujino visits Kyomoto's house to deliver her diploma, and discovers that Kyomoto has been a devoted fan of her manga all along.

    Bound together by their shared passion for manga, the two begin drawing manga together. As Fujino and Kyomoto spend irreplaceable days together, an unexpected event happens that will change their lives forever.

  4 SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY
    d. Destin Daniel Cretton
    Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon,
      Jon Bernthal, Florence Pugh, Tramell Tillman,
      Michael Mando, Mark Ruffalo

  3 THE ODYSSEY
    d. Christopher Nolan
    Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson,
      Lupita Nyong'o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya, Charlize Theron

  2 ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE MIDDLE EAST
    d. Wen Muye
    Shen Teng, Jiang Qiming, Omar Sharif,
      Aarif Lee Zhi-ting, Sherif Sabby
    Rating : IIB
    Length : 140 mins.
    Opening August 28 2026 in Macau
    Opening September 11 2026
    Trailer : https://youtu.be/dqf6DJvYqgQ

[ EMPEROR CINEMAS ]
    Xu Fu, a chef from Northeast China, heads to the Middle East to work at a Chinese restaurant. Carrying his wok, he hopes to support his family and pay off his debts. He serves up classic Chinese dishes: the Dragon-Raising-Its-Head feast, candied sweet potatoes and Kung Pao chicken. He partners with restaurant manager Ma Junsheng: Xu Fu handles the cooking, while Ma Junsheng takes care of guests. Together, they turn the little-known Dragon Restaurant into a thriving spot.

    War soon breaks out, and local conditions quickly turn dangerous. Different armed groups clash across the region. What will happen to Xu Fu? Can Dragon Restaurant survive amid the chaos of war?

  1 RESIDENT EVIL
    d. Zach Cregger
    Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, Paul Walter Hauser