Stephen Chow posts a video to announce the July release of SHAOLIN WOMEN'S SOCCER
Stephen Chow posts a hand drawn "concept poster" on his story courtesy of mingpao.com
Film star Stephen Chow Sing Chi yesterday turned 64 and took
the opportunity to announce that his new film SHAOLIN WOMEN'S SOCCER
(GONG FU NUI JOOK) would be released next month to take advantage of
the World Cup boom. Currently busy with the post production, he was
asked how he would respond if the film failed to meet the release
schedule. He replied, "One day I will be able to catch up."
The Chow Sing Chi directed the film GONG FU NUI JOOK earlier
was said to be scheduled for a summer vacation release. Yesterday he
took advantage of his 64th birthday and announced that the film will
be released next month. With his back to the camera, he personally
answered when asked about the release date of the film. "I am working
hard to make July 10th." Then he added that if he could not make it,
it would be an one-week delay, "Then July 17th." When asked again if
he still failed to catch up how would he deal with the release, Chow
Sing Chi replied, "One day I will be able to catch up!" He also
shared a hand-drawn "concept poster", as some online joked that the
film had a "flexible scheduling".
GONG tells the story of the women's soccer "Emei team"
championship run against the tide, which could be described as taking
full advantage of the World Cup boom. The lineup was also of great
concern. In addition to Zhang Xiaofei, Dilraba and Zhang Yixing,
Korean actor Song Kang-ho would be a guest referee. Former national
team athletes Zhao Lina and Li Jiayue were also invited to participate
in the performance. In addition, for the 11th consecutive year, "Sing
Girl" Jelly Lin Yun sent birthday wishes for Chow Sing Chi, writing,
"Happy birthday to my coolest and most handsome Sing Yeh." Cecilia
Cheung Pak Chi and Sisley Choi Si Bui also wished him Happy Birthday.
Fish Liew and Michael Ning praise Rachel Leung for her surprising sense of comedy.
Fish Liew says that working in a mascot costume is a lot of fun
Rache Leung is especially petite next to the 6 foot tall Edward Chui
Michael Ning praises Mak Pui Tung for his good acting and being funny courtesy of mingpao.com
The film DOG DAY EVENING (YUT GOR BO MOON DIK DAN SUN) is in
release now. The film on the surface is an absurd "service
termination" dispute that triggered a hostage crisis, behind which the
little people's helplessness and toughness in surviving between the
gaps of the system were brought out. Rachel Leung Yung Ting cut her
hair short in the film and transformed into an explosive female police
officer in full contrast; the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress Fish
Liew Chi Yu dressed as a mascot and turned into a "keyboard warrior" to
vent her emotions.
Leung Yung Ting played the female police officer who rescued
hostages in the film. The character had a strange personality. Ill
tempered and grumpy, she always adhered to his belief. She smiled and
said that she has been a vegetarian for 12 years. Her temperament was
always gentle, so interpreting the explosive side was difficult. She
thanked her co-stars. Playing police officers, Kumer So Sun Yu
(Grizzly) and Edward Chui Woai Dong were both six feet and gave a
contrast with the petite her, perfectly supporting her character's
presence.
Fish played the TV station part tine worker "Lucky", who gave
away leaflets and dressed as mascots normally. A few steps slower than
others, she unexpectedly became one of the hostages. She admitted that
the character was quite similar to her, "I like to hide behind the
characters through acting, exploring human nature or using characters
to release different aspects of the heart." She said that "Lucky" hid
in the mascot costume and would make a variety of "lewd" action.
Normally she would be very timid, but on the Internet she was a radical
"keyboard warrior". She had a lot of anger in the heart want to vent,
in the film her blue hair was her own disguise to protect herself.
Did she have a lot of rage inside? Fish admitted, "I do!
When something isn't expected or feels undeserved, I would really want
to talk about it; however I would be dumb at the mouth and would
stutter like Lucky. I didn't know how to release the rage, feeling
that my temper would turn bad. Now I would transfer my energy, like
stomping my feet and exercising." Would she release it on her
boyfriend? She smiled and said, "Haha, like what! In short I would
release the energy and would not immediately lose my temper."
Regarding the blue hair look in the film, Fish revealed that
due to excessive bleaching, the hair of the back of her head fell out
and would not grow back. She once needed a wig to cover it. She
joked that Leung Yung Ting was even more extreme, almost "completely
shaved". Leung Yung Ting said with a smile, "I think it's great, this
time is the shortest since I was three years old. The short hair style
makes the character more vivid, but it only lasted half a year as I
had to grow my hair long again for work."
As for dressing up as a mascot for the shoot, Fish pointed out
that in the first three groups of scenes she had to dress up as the
mascot and did not need makeup. Although the shoot took place between
autumn and winter, the studio set was very stuffy and dusty. When I
ran I kept sweating, fortunately I was thin enough to take it. In
addition I didn't need to line up for make up, once on the set I could
just put on the mascot's head and start work. It was relatively
convenient.
Have they ever had the experience of unable to end a contract?
Leung Yung Ting shared that she has joined the fitness center
membership, and found hidden details after paying by credit card. To
cancel, she needed three months advanced notification. "I still had
to pay the remaining three months. Losing three months of membership
fee was quite a sting." She lamented that electronic payment methods
often have hidden many consumer traps. Liew Chi Yu admitted that she
was afraid of trouble and has never changed her phone number since she
started in the business.
Fish said that after watching the movie that Leung Yung Ting's
comedic genes surprised her, praising her performance as wild with a
full contrast. Leung Yung Ting humbly said that the role
was attributed to the director and the writer's good writing, and asked
negotiation experts for advice in advance in order to play the female
police officer well. "The purpose of the negotiation is to arrest
someone but not to them feel that they are suspects. I have to keep
assisting him, and only take action at the right moment." She said
frankly, "Our generation of actors have rarely had the opportunity to
play the police film, so during the performance we have to be extra
careful and strive to show the police's 'presence'. We have to be
convincing even when holding a gun."
Playing a customer service employee, Michael Ning (Bak Ji)
found the dialogues to be a challenge. "I have taken customer
service calls, when I hear the robotic reading of the contract
terms I thought was it quite a bother. This time I am play this type
of character, I discover the difficulty of imitating the dialogue
delivery speed and learn to respect this profession."
Bak Ji said that he has long heard about junior colleague Mak
Pui Tung's performance from his buddy Alan Yeung Wai Lun and was very
happy to have scenes with him in the film. "This time with Mak Pui
Tung I could only lay defense. He scored points in both acting and
comedy. In the film he and I are both hostages, while being held
captive he had an accident from an upset stomach on the spot. With the
art director's very realistic props he was able to perform seriously
and express the helpless. Even I feel bad for him! This scene feel is
hard to grasp, if I play his role I wouldn't know how to handle it."
Bak Ji said that dark comedy was difficult to play to begin
with, in addition this movie had more group scenes. He could not only
worry about his own creation and had to coordinate with the cast and
the crew. He thanked the director for being willing to invest in
resources, arranging for the entire team to rehearse for two days on
the set.
Best Actresses Anita Yuen works with Jennifer Yu work together for the first time courtesy of courtesy of on.cc
Jennifer Yu (right) jokes that for two days in production she has been staring lovingly at Anita Yuen (left).
Anita Yuen admits to being against her son Morton Cheung entering the business
Ali Lee is happy to work with two Best Actresses and takes the opportunity to learn courtesy of mingpao.com
Anita Yuen Wing Yee, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Ali Lee Kai Yan,
Siuyea Lo Chun Yip, Ti Lung, Michelle Yim (Mai Suet), Carman Kwan Ka
Man, etc., attended the production start worship ceremony of the new
film YUK MONG GEI SUN (DESIRE PARASITE). Two generations of Hong Kong
Film Awards Best Actresses Len Len and Yu Heung Ying shared the screen
for the first time. Playing close friends in the film, they also
became familiar off screen rapidly as they mutually admired each other;
Len Len even revealed that she personally chose Yu Heung Ying to
co-star with.
Len Len after 7 years worked on another Hong Kong film
production film. She admitted that the sincerity of director Terry Ng
Ka Wai impressed her. In the early years she has heard the director
share the story and encouraged the director to write a script. The
director also let her choose the co-stars, full of sincerity.
Yu Heung Ying caught Len Len's eyes from the list of candidates
and felt that she was highly identifiable and fit the role. She joked
that the director perhaps has already had her in mind and only politely
consulted her. Yu Heung Ying was touched when she heard about it. "I
only find out about this now." Yu Heung Ying admitted that she has
never played material about two women before, and cherished the
opportunity very much. She was the happiest that she could look at Len
Len for two days at work. "She is really beautiful, a goddess, a nice
and friendly person." Len Len also praised Yu Heung Ying was focused
and easy to get along with. Although this was the first time they
collaborated, the director arranged for them to meet and have a table
read of the script. She also did some research on Yu Heung Ying and
watched her performance, so they quickly became familiar so they did
not need a lot of time to mesh before they were able to easily get
into characters.
Was Yu Heung Ying under pressure in the face of the elder Best
Actress? Len Len smiled, "I think she didn't, because she had full
mastery of acting." Yu Heung Ying admitted that she had pressure at
the beginning, even having to consider what to call her again and
again. Finally she decided to return to call her "Len Len". In
addition both were mothers, so they often share the parenting
experience. They quickly became familiar.
Len Len said that her 19-year-old son Morton Cheung Mo Tung has
returned to Hong Kong for summer vacation and become more independent.
She would not have to be too concerned, and did not want his son to
enter the profession. She thought that his personality was shy, but
also suggested that Yu Heung Ying to take advantage of the best time to
play with her children now. Busy with work, would Len Len not have
time to spend time with her son? She joked that at this stage as long
as her son came home to sleep, being able to see each other was already
very good. She would not have too much restrictions. Regarding
Father's Day, Len Len pointed out that her family did not have a strong
sense of ritual. On Father's Day and Mother's Day they usually
celebrated with family dinners. The relationship between her husband
Julian Cheung Chi Lam and their son was like two brothers, they could
eat together and chat for several hours. She joked that she would not
be jealous, instead she would be able to learn more about her son's
updates from her husband's mouth.
On Father's Day, Yu Heung Ying's daughter received 90 points
and won the prize at a piano competition, and the whole family was very
proud and happy. Speaking of the 20 some year old Lillian Sze Ho Ying
who passed away due to ovarian cancer, Yu Heung Ying who has worked
with her on several films could not hide her sorrow, get choked up and
said, "Thank you for attending so many audience appreciation
screenings with me, I wish she would be without illness or pain in
another place."
Television Best Actress Lee Kai Sum has had endless film offers
after leaving her nest. Ali revealed that she would play a female cop
in the film, the character would be neurotic and a little strange.
She enjoyed acting opposite two Best Actress Yuen Wing Yee and Yu Heung
Ying on the first day of work, stating that she benefited a lot from
their performance. Has she discussed acting with the two off camera?
She said that because the film had fewer actors, they also had less
free time together. Mostly they talked about trivial things so she
has not have the chance to get too deep into discussion with them.
"From acting with them of course I am under pressure, but once at the
mark I would naturally get into the character. I can interrogate them,
and watch them cry in a few seconds. Yuen Wing Yee is forced to show
her pitiful look."
Speaking of rumors that she has accepted many film offers. Ali
clarified that all the related collaborations were still in the
negotiation stage. "Film ultimately takes time and have a lot of
variables. In other words it's always changing back and forth,
sometimes you think it may be a lock but it may not necessarily be."
Speaking of her ViuTV adaption of the classic Japanese drama LONG
VACATION, she revealed that she has received the drama's working
scripts and estimated the official production would start in September.
Karena Lam admires THE LAST DANCE's creative team very much and decides to fully cooperate with the production.
Tang Wei is pregnant with her second child and unable to take part in Anselm Chan's new film
Sources point out that Anselm Chan has already secretly started production on a new film
Dayo Wong (left) and Michael Hui work together again
Michelle Wai (left) won the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress with THE LAST DANCE, while Tommy Chu won Best Supporting Actor courtesy of mingpao.com
The Dayo Wong Tze Wah, Michael Hui Koon Man starred,
Anselm Chan Mou Yin directed film THE LAST DANEC (POR. DEI YUK) has
grossed over HK$ 170 million at the Hong Kong and Macau box office to
become the highest-grossing Chinese-language film in Hong Kong.
Director Chan Mou Yin has long hoped to work with the cast of THE LAST
DANCE again. Recently he has secretly started work on a new film that
featured not only the original team of THE LAST DANCE but also added
Best Actress Karena Lam Ka Yan. The team initially expressed interest
in Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King) and Tang Wei, but the former was
unable to participate due to scheduling conflicts and Tang Wei was
unable to due to pregnancy. Lam Ka Yan appreciated the creative team
and decided to fully cooperate with the production.
THE LAST DANCE starred Wong Tze Wah, Hui Koon Man, Michelle Wai
Sze Nga, Tommy Chu Pak Hong. It not only set box office records but
also earned Wai Sze Nga her first Best Actress award at the Hong Kong
Film Awards; Chu Pak Hong won Best Supporting Actor, and Chan Mou Yin
won Best Screenplay in impressive showings. Chan Mou Yin has
repeatedly expressed hope for THE LAST DANCE team to collaborate again.
Recently he has ben said to have secretly started filming a new film
for some time. In addition to the original team from THE LAST TIME
that included Wong Tze Wah, Hui Koon Man, Wai Sze Nga and other actors,
the investors hoped to further strengthen the cast. Aside from
inviting an all star guest star line up, the investors also would like
an internationally renowned Best Actress for the lead. The production
team initially invited Oscar-winning actress Yeung Chi King to star,
but after multiple negotiations the collaboration was ultimately
canceled due to scheduling conflicts. Later the production team turned
to invite Tang Wei, and negotiations were lively. However Tang Wei
later announced she was pregnant with her second child and had to stop
work, causing another change in the female lead.
Since the filming schedule and set arrangements could no longer
be delayed, the team ultimately decided to have Golden Horse Best
Actress Lam Ka Yan fill the role. Lam Ka Yan won the Golden Horse Best
Actress award in 2015 for ZINNIA FLOWER. She has a good
relationship with lead actor Wong Tze Wah, so a solid foundation of
chemistry has long been established. Sources said that Lam Ka Yan
greatly admired the creative team behind THE LAST DANCE and quickly
adjusted her work schedule after being invited and fully cooperated
with the production. Reportedly the team has been secretly working on
the film for some time, with the production being wrapped up by the end
of July at the earliest. The subject matter and story of director Chan
Mou Yin's new film were still highly confidential, which has already
made fans very eager to see if it would be able to achieve new box
office success.
In addition Chan Mou Yin' script FOOD IS HEAVEN (YIN SIK GEI)
was selected as one of the funded film projects for the government's
'Film Production Grant Scheme For Promoting Chinese Culture,' receiving
up to HK$ 10 million in production fees. In an interview Chan Mou Yin
stated that FOOD IS HEAVEN was adapted from the novel of the same name
by contemporary writer Ge Liang, which has won numerous awards in the
literary world. The story revolved around two generations, chronicling
the legendary lives of Cantonese cuisine masters and their apprentices.
He has read the novel before and knew that several Hong Kong directors
have read it and hoped to adapt it into a film; Chan Mou Yin and Ge
Liang's connection began with THE LAST DANCE. He said that Ge Liang
was very demanding, having worked with several directors but felt none
was a good fit until after watching THE LAST DANCE. He gave him the
book out of appreciation that he has preserved a lot of traditional
Chinese culture in the film. Ge Liang always wanted to find a director
he could connect with and turn the story into a film; coincidentally
the government launched the 'Film Production Grant Scheme For Promoting
Chinese Culture,' Chan Mou Yin obtained the rights from Ge Liang and
submitted the script application.
At the time Chan Mou Yin said that with such a good script, of
course he wanted the best cast. He remembered how pleasant working
with the cast of THE LAST DANCE and really wanted everyone to reunite.
He showed FOOD IS HEAVEN and several other scripts to Hui Koon Man and
Wong Tze Wah, letting them choose whichever suited them before making a
decision.
10 THE AMAZING DIGITAL CIRCUS: THE LAST ACT
d. Gooseworx
Animation
9 THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU
d. Jon Favreau
Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jonny Coyne, Dave Filoni,
Paul Sun-Hyung Lee
English Voices: Jeremy Allen White, Steve Blum,
Martin Scorsese, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Matthew Willig
8 COLD WAR 1994
Can : Hong Ji 1994
d. Longman Leung Lok Man
Daniel Wu (Ng Yin Cho), Terrance Lau Chun Him,
Wu Kang-Ren, Gardner Tse Kwan Ho,
Louise Wong Dan Nei, Fish Liew Chi Yu,
Aidan Gillen, Hugh Bonneville
Chow Yun Fat, Aaron Kwok Fu Sing,
Tony Leung Ka Fai, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Yuen Biao,
Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Mandy Tam Man Huen,
Dee Ho Kai Wah, Lokman Yeung, Stanley Yau Si Chun,
Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun,
Cecilia Yip Tung, Karen Mok Man Wai, Samantha Ko Hoi Ning,
Chen Yi-Wen, Tai Bo, Kent Cheng Juk Si,
Dominic Lam Ka Wah, Cheung Lui, Samuel Pang King Chi,
Mak Pui Tung, Peter Chan Charm Man, Phat Chan Wai Hung,
Max Cheung Tat Lun, Adam Pak Tin Nam,
Locker Lam Ka Hei, Mathias Woo Yan Wai
Rating : IIB
Length : 123 mins.
Opening May 1 2026
Teaser : https://youtu.be/VR50UVCqpec
Trailer : https://youtu.be/45lV7PlpfhA
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
In 2017, Hong Kong's newly appointed Secretary for Security, M.B. Lee,
vanishes without a trace. Desperate for answers, Commissioner of
Police Sean Lau turns to Senior Counsel Oswald Kan, who unlocks a
long-sealed classified file from 1994 -- one that holds the key to the
crisis unfolding two decades later.
Flashback to 1994, before Hong Kong s handover to China. As the
Special Branch of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force prepares to
disband, the kidnapping of a powerful business tycoon ignites a
dangerous covert power struggle within the force. Caught in the
conflict are two officers: the passionate and righteous M.B. Lee and
the cold-blooded and ambitious Peter Choi.
Four formidable factions the city's wealthiest family, the Poon's,
the police, the triads, and the British authorities are drawn into a
deadly vortex of ambition, betrayal, and hidden agendas. As old
alliances fracture and new ones form, Hong Kong stands on the brink of
a seismic power reshuffle that will cast a long shadow into the
future.
From award-winning director Longman Leung comes "Cold War 1994", an
epic prequel to the acclaimed "Cold War" series, featuring an
unprecedented cast of ten Film Awards Best Actor winners. A
spectacular cinematic event, set to debut in Hong Kong later this
year.
7 SCARY MOVIE
d. Michael Tiddes
Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, Regina Hall
6 MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE
d. Travis Knight
Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Jared Leto
Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Johannes Haukur Johannesson,
Charlotte Riley, Kristen Wiig, Morena Baccarin, Idris Elba
Aidan Gillen, Hugh Bonneville
Chow Yun Fat, Aaron Kwok Fu Sing,
Tony Leung Ka Fai, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Yuen Biao,
Kevin Chu Kam Yin, Mandy Tam Man Huen,
Dee Ho Kai Wah, Lokman Yeung, Stanley Yau Si Chun,
Michael Ning (Bak Ji), Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun,
Cecilia Yip Tung, Karen Mok Man Wai, Samantha Ko Hoi Ning,
Chen Yi-Wen, Tai Bo, Kent Cheng Juk Si,
Dominic Lam Ka Wah, Cheung Lui, Samuel Pang King Chi,
Mak Pui Tung, Peter Chan Charm Man, Phat Chan Wai Hung,
Max Cheung Tat Lun, Adam Pak Tin Nam,
Locker Lam Ka Hei, Mathias Woo Yan Wai
Rating : IIB
Length : 123 mins.
Opening May 1 2026
Teaser : https://youtu.be/VR50UVCqpec
Trailer : https://youtu.be/45lV7PlpfhA
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
In 2017, Hong Kong's newly appointed Secretary for Security, M.B. Lee,
vanishes without a trace. Desperate for answers, Commissioner of
Police Sean Lau turns to Senior Counsel Oswald Kan, who unlocks a
long-sealed classified file from 1994 -- one that holds the key to the
crisis unfolding two decades later.
Flashback to 1994, before Hong Kong s handover to China. As the
Special Branch of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force prepares to
disband, the kidnapping of a powerful business tycoon ignites a
dangerous covert power struggle within the force. Caught in the
conflict are two officers: the passionate and righteous M.B. Lee and
the cold-blooded and ambitious Peter Choi.
Four formidable factions the city's wealthiest family, the Poon's,
the police, the triads, and the British authorities are drawn into a
deadly vortex of ambition, betrayal, and hidden agendas. As old
alliances fracture and new ones form, Hong Kong stands on the brink of
a seismic power reshuffle that will cast a long shadow into the
future.
From award-winning director Longman Leung comes "Cold War 1994", an
epic prequel to the acclaimed "Cold War" series, featuring an
unprecedented cast of ten Film Awards Best Actor winners. A
spectacular cinematic event, set to debut in Hong Kong later this
year.
5 GINTAMA: YOSHIWARA IN FLAMES
d. Naoya Ando
Japanese Animation
Rating : IIA
Length : 124 mins.
Opening Feburary 13 2026 in Japan
Opening June 4 2026
Opening June 11 2026 (Cantonese Version)
Trailer : https://youtu.be/O9Iscx9KyNg
[ EMPEROR CINEMAS ]
In Edo, Sakata Gintoki runs a "Yorozuya" and unexpectedly meets an
orphan named Seita, who lives as a pickpocket. Upon learning that
Seita is searching for his long-lost mother, who may be the courtesan
Hinowa of the enormous underground city Yoshiwara, which operates
above the law.
The courtesans in Yoshiwara are controlled by the Night King, Hosen,
who takes pride in his overwhelming power among the warrior race of
the Yato and possesses immense wealth and authority, completely
dominating Yoshiwara. To fulfill the boy's wish, Gintoki and his
companions decide to take action. Will their connection be able to
illuminate the vast darkness?
4 THE FURIOUS
d. Kenji Tanigaki
Mo Tse (Xie Miao), Joe Taslim, Yang Enyou, Jeeja Yanin,
Brian Le, Joey Iwanaga, Yayan Ruhian
Rating : III
Length : 113 mins.
Opening September 6 2025 at the 50th Toronto International Film
Festival
Opening May 2025 in North America
Opening June 12 2026
Trailer : https://youtu.be/5zoQTuzQKoM
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
In a small Southeast Asian country, skilled martial artist Wang Wei's
daughter Rainy is abducted by a child trafficking ring. Wang Wei sets
out on a rampage, confronting both the corrupt police and the
criminals. Determined to rescue his kidnapped daughter, he encounters
Navin, a journalist tirelessly trying to solve his wife's recent
disappearance. Together, the two unleash their formidable combat
skills, fighting their way through determined opponents and dangerous
obstacles to unravel crucial clues. Just in time, they successfully
rescue Rainy and a group of innocent children, dismantling the
notorious human trafficking syndicate and bringing justice to the
exploited and vulnerable.
3 COLONY
d. Yeon Sang-ho
Gianna Jun Ji-hun, Koo Kyo-hwan, Ji Chang-wook,
Kim Shin-rok, Shin Hyun-been
Rating : IIB
Length : 123 mins.
Opening May 23 2026
Trailer : https://youtu.be/C6QcT_TusL4
[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
As the virus spreads, the order begins to mutate.
Se-jeong, a biotechnology professor, attends a biotech conference
-- only to witness it spiral into catastrophe when a rapidly mutating
virus is unleashed. As the outbreak spreads and the infected begin
to transform, authorities seal off the entire facility, trapping the
survivors with an ever-growing threat...
2 BACKROOMS
d. Kane Parsons
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve,
Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell
1 DISCLOSURE DAY
d. Steven Spielberg
Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson
Rachel Leung and Fish Liew dress in matching white and red to promote the film courtesy of on.cc
Rachel Leung and Baby Po often play daughter and mother courtesy of mingpao.com
The film DOG DAY EVENING (YUT GOR BO MOON DIK DAN SUN) held its
premiere last night. Producers Alvin Lam Siu Keung, actor Fish Liew
Chi Yu, Mak Pui Tung, Rachel Leung Yung Ting, Yukki Tai Yuk Kei, Yoyo
Tse Wing Yan, Ng Wing Sze, Tang Yueping and Edward Chui Woei Dong
attended.
Fish and Leung Yung Ting specifically matched each other in red
and white, which originally was in line with the TV station mascot
"Happy Jai" in the film. Fish also had to dress up as this mascot, she
has tried to dress up as a bear mascot to the Christmas party. She
could dance, hit people and be reckless without care. She also smiled
and said that although working on the movie in the costume was very
stuffy, she did not need make up so she did not need to remove any
after work. Leung Yung Ting in the film had to cut her hair short to
play a female cop. When she cut her hair she did not have any mental
hold up. Instead after the cut she felt very refreshing, and saved
several months in shampoo money. However she found that as she began
to get older, white hair could easily show up in short hair.
Fish and Leung Yung Ting also watched the screening. Fish
pointed out a lot of laughs were on Leung Yung Ting and thought why she
was able to be so funny and play the role so cutely. The two also
expected a good result in the film. Fish smiled and said, "Of course I
wish for the higher box office the better, I have been lucky lately and
actually when I look at the script I already thought it was good. This
movie would deserve to have good box office." Speaking of despite the
underperforming recent film market, a few consecutive films relied on
word of mouth to become more and more popular. Their box office
collected more than HK$ 10 million. Leung Yung Ting said that the
current audience is more patient and would first understand the
audience's reaction before deciding to go to the film. She believed
that DOG could also achieve that as it would be worthy of everyone's
expectation. If the film would perform well, how would the two thank
the audience? They both joked that would depend on which box office
would be satisfactory in the boss's mind, then they would dress up as
"Happy Jai" to thank the audience.
Mak Pui Tung said that this time would mainly feature group
sense. Before the shoot the director specifically arranged for them
to have three table reads. During the shoot he learned a lot from the
elder Angelina Lo Yuen Yen and felt that she was truly experienced.
Another elder Nina Paw Hee Ching shared with him a lot of joy from her
past film sets; but this time he was sorry that he did not have the
opportunity to play opposite Gardner Tse Kwan Ho.
Baby Po Pui Yu earlier revealed that over a decade ago while
working on a slap scene for SOMEWHERE BEYOND THE MIST (LAM TIN BAK
WAN), her face was bruised from Leung Yung Ting's slaps and led to
controversy online. Criticized, Leung Yung Ting said that perhaps they
lacked communication. She did not know about her co-star's facial
operation and her hard hit led to capillary ruptures.
Two nights ago they were both present. Po Pui Yu said that
she only mentioned this when a friend asked she has been injured on the
set before. She never expected such a tremendous response and praised
Leung Yung Ting as a very professional actor. "I ask her to hit me for
real in hopes of acing it. Maybe at the time I overestimated myself.
Everyone please don't misunderstand me." Her face was red and swollen
after the injury. She said to herself with some regret afterward, "I
won't let people hit my face anymore. Now my bones are brittle and
would crack with the slightest touch!"
Po Pui Yu said that she and Leung Yung Ting have worked
together many times afterward, often playing mother and daughter and
developing a close relationship. She felt that they had quite a
connection, and off screen she would call her "daughter". She looked
forward to working together again. Leung Yung Ting said that she and
Po Pui Yu were used to play mother and daughter, and often joked about
trying a time travel story so she could play the mother instead.
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