[2025.12.11] BACK TO THE PAST WOULD OPEN ON NEW YEAR'S EVE

Louis Koo's character takes the story between ancient and modern times
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Would the Louis Koo played Hong Siu Lung be able to return to the modern times has become one of the foci of the film version.

Raymond Lam in the film BACK TO THE PAST continues to play King of Qin, Chiu Poon, causing a turbulent storm of unifying the world

Hong Siu Lung and Chiu Poon collide again in the power vortex

The BACK TO THE PAST trailer has many action scenes

The drama's original cast participates in the film version, including Jessica Hester Hsuan and Sonija Kwok
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The Louis Koo Tin Lok, Tang Wai Min produced, Jack Ng Yiu Fai and Lai Chun Lung directed, Koo Tin Lok, Raymond Lam Fung, Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), Sonija Kwok Sin Nei and Joyce Tang Lai Ming starred BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHUN GEI). The trailer and three new ultimate posters were also officially announced yesterday.

In the trailer, all the characters familiar to the audience have returned: Hong Siu Lung (Louis Koo Tin Lok), King of Qin Chiu Poon (Raymond Lam Fung), Chun Ching (Sonija Kwok Sin Nei), Wu Ting Fong (Jessica Hester Hsuan), Sin Yau (Joyce Tang Lai Ming), Tang Yik (Wong Man Piu), "Chief To" To Fong (Jimmy Au Sui Wai) and Lee See (Power Chan Kwok Pong), classic characters are on the same stage again after many years, instantly evoking the collective memories of "Past Fans" over the years.

The trailer takes Qin's destruction of the Six Kingdoms as an introduction, Hong Siu Lung's peaceful life in seclusion in the countryside collided again with Chiu Poon's unresolved power vortex. In order to protect his home and loved ones, he was forced to re-enter the world and be re-involved in the turbulent storm of King Qin's unification of the world. In the face of many crises, would he truly end his fateful feud with Chiu Poon? Would he successfully use the time machine to return to modern times?

In addition to the shocking return of the original cast, a number of new characters have also been added this time, and the first to appear in the trailer is Hong Bowie, the son of Hong Siu Lung who was still a child in the drama version and has now grown into a heroic teenager - that is, the future well-known overlord of Western Chu, Hong Yu (Kevin Chu Kam Yin), and the rest of the new characters will also be announced, bringing even more surprises to the audience.

Following the two teaser posters released earlier, the three ultimate posters released this time focus on Hong Siu Lung, King Qin Chiu Poon and the core conflict between the two, showing the collision of fate across time and space from different perspectives. The "double version" poster features a group portrait of terracotta warriors and horses and historical dust and sand as the visual tone, with Hong Siu Lung and Chiu Poon standing side by side, symbolizing the head-on collision between the two forces of "master-apprentice dynamics" and "power struggle". Weapons, costumes, light and shadow cross stitched a strong time and space tension, hinting that the two had no way out.

The "Hong Siu Lung Edition" poster features Koo Tin Lok wearing modern tactical equipment as the main body, creating a stark contrast against the ancient background, highlighting his lonely retrograde and destiny as a time traveler. The "King of Qin Edition" poster features the King of Qin played by Lam Fung sitting upright and holding a long sword in his hand, outlining the aura of a king and showing a sense of oppression from the power of a young monarch to a emperor of a generation. Each of the three posters has its own visual symbolism and narrative meaning, kicking off the final showdown of the film.

The story tells the story of a wrongful imprisonment many years ago, triggering a crisis that changed the fate of history. Ken (Michael Miu Kiu Wai) vowed to travel back to the Qin Dynasty to become king and make up for the life he lost due to wrongful imprisonment. Although Hong Siu Lung (Koo Tin Lok) and his family in the Qin Dynasty retreated to the countryside, their every move was still seen by his apprentice King Qin (Lam Fung); Just when the King of Qin thought he would unify the six kingdoms and dominate the world, he encountered a surprise attack from the modern man Ken. He had to find his master Hong Siu Lung, whom he respected and feared. After 20 years the master and the apprentice met again. The appearance of Ken also bound the fate of the three of them. Storm rose again in the Qin Dynasty as relationships must come to an end.

[2025.12.11] LOUIS CHEUNG FEELS LUCKY AS HE RESUMES AUDIENCE APPRECIATION ACTIVITIES

Louis Cheung returns to the cinemas and brings the audience positive energy
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The Louis Cheung Kai Chung starred movie "GOLDEN BOY" (GUM UNG) has been released for nearly 3 weeks since it opened on November 21st, with a box office of more than HK$ 7 million. The audience appreciation activities that were halted earlier due to the tragic fire resumed recently. Ah Chung reappeared in the theater the day before yesterday and talked to the audience about the feelings of being accused of being the "Jinxed King" due to the recent suspension of the promotion of the new film and the burning of the new drama location. He said, "I think many things we run into in life are meaningless, and it is best to be meaningless so we can give meaning to them ourselves. The greatest power of people is choice. You can choose how you look at it, and I think everything should be viewed with the most positive mindset. I don't feel like I'm very jinxed because I get many words of encouragement, and many people would care about me and be more tense than me. Also, in the current movie market you still walk in to the theater to watch the movie, I am very grateful. So don't worry about me, I don't feel like I'm jinxed, I feel very lucky." After Ah Chung finished speaking, he received applause from the audience to cheer him up.

[2025.12.10] FOR THE WEEK ENDING SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 2025

For the week ending Sunday, December 7 2025

10 ROAD TO VENDETTA
  Can : Sat Sau #4
  Lit : Assassin Number 4
    d. La-Ying Njo Kui Ying (Leung Kui Ying)
    Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun, Sara Minami, Chu Pak Him, Naoto Takenaka,
      Rosa Maria Velasco (Wai Law Sha), Takumi Saitoh, Daniel Hong
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 108 mins.
  Opening September 22 2025 at the Fantastic Fest 2025
  Opening November 9 2025 at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
  Opening December 4 2025
  Site : https://fantasticfest2025.eventive.org/films/689e035804f969cfc144e61d
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/2OfQzbBbNrw

[ 2025 FANTASTIC FEST ]
    Within the opening moments of NJO Kui Ying’s visually arresting debut feature, a visceral fistfight breaks out on the top floor of a Hong Kong city tram. Bodies hang precariously from the windows in a tangle of flesh and blood that soon leaves one man dead, while the other coolly walks away, shrugging off just another day in the life of a trained assassin. Known only as No. 4, this bleach-blond, stone-faced killer soon finds himself in Japan, where a seemingly straightforward assignment quickly spirals into a breathless game of cat-and-mouse with the Yakuza's deadliest foot soldiers.

    No. 4's client, a young woman with a personal vendetta against the city’s most notorious crime syndicate, ropes him into becoming her unwitting accomplice in a game of revenge that leaves them both out of their depth with a bounty on their heads. As their relationship evolves from professional to personal, they are left with no choice but to fight side by side if they are to survive the next 72 desperate hours.

    Wearing his influences proudly on his sleeve, first-time director NJO steers a classic gun-toting tale of heroic bloodshed into a head-on collision with a sleek, katana-wielding crime story of honour, betrayal, camaraderie, and vengeance. Drenched in neon and buffed to a shimmering polish, ROAD TO VENDETTA owes an inescapable debt to the works of John Woo, Johnnie To, Kinji Fukasaku, and Takashi Miike, even as it doffs its cap to the Hollywood homages—from KILL BILL to JOHN WICK—that have forged this path ahead of it. The result is a composed and enthralling calling card from an emerging new talent, paired with an agile, unflinching leading man, who together make an unstoppable pair. (JAMES MARSH)

[ CINEMA CITY ]
    In Asia, a mysterious assassin organization operates under the guise of a noodle shop hidden in a bustling city, serving as a haven for killers. Assassin No. 4, orphaned at a young age and raised in the noodle shop, is sent to Japan to eliminate a yakuza boss. However, he is unexpectedly ambushed by his client, a Japanese girl seeking revenge. To exact her vengeance, she spares no expense in hiring the assassin and attempts to enlist No. 4 in her grand revenge plan, only for their actions to inadvertently provoke a relentless pursuit by the yakuza, putting both their lives in danger...

  9 ETERNITY
    d. David Freyne
    Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Taylor, Callum Turner

  8 NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON'T
    d. Ruben Fleischer
    Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher,
      Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt,
      Rosamund Pike, Morgan Freeman

  7 ANOTHER WORLD
  Can : Sai Oi
    d. Tommy Ng Kai Chung
    Hong Kong Animation
    Cantonese Voices: Kay Tse On Kay, Rosa Velasco (Wai Law Sha),
      Tommy Chu Pak Hong
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 112 mins.
  Opening October 22 2025 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
  Opening October 29 2025
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/9Reb_TuaUCM

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    Tasked to help transient souls through Another World to their reincarnation, the spirit GUDO meets a young girl called YURI, and embarks on a dangerous journey to help her overcome her anger and prevent her curse from destroying the world.

  6 FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2
    d. Emma Tammi
    Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, Freddy Carter,
      Theodus Crane, Wayne Knight

  5 KOKUHO
    d. Lee Sang-Il
    Ryo Yoshizawa, Ryusei Yokohama, Ken Watanabe, Mitsuki Takahata,
      Shinobu Terajima, Nana Mori, Ai Mikami, Soya Kurokawa,
      Keitatsu Koshiyama, Masatoshi Nagase, Min Tanaka,
      Emma Miyazawa, Takahiro Miura, Kyusaku Shimada,
      Tateto Serizawa, Nakamura Ganjiro,
      Ken Watanabe, Meisa Kuroki,
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 174 mins.
  Opening at October 25th at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (10.22-11.09)
  Opening November 13 2025
  Teaser : https://youtu.be/1V6IPJEF7xg

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    The world of Kabuki, the elaborately stylised, male Japanese theatrical tradition, is the setting for director Lee Sang-il's epic melodrama of artistic ambition, rivalry and betrayal. It is an adaptation of a bestseller by Shuichi Yoshida, and weaves in stunning stagings of classic Kabuki tales that wowed audiences at Cannes Directors' Fortnight. In 1960s Nagasaki, after the death of his yakuza father, gifted teenager Kikuo is taken under the wing of famed Kabuki actor Hanjiro Hanai, even though the great performer already has a son, Shunsuke, who has dedicated his life to the art. Over fifty years, the relationship of the two disciples entwines and twists, and their hearts suffer as much yearning, glory and downfall as their on- stage alter-egos.

  4 UNDER CURRENT
  AKA : THE OUTSIDER
  Can : Noi Mok
  Lit : Inside Information
    d. Alan Mak Siu Fai
    Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Simon Yam Tat Wa,
      Francis Ng Chun Yu, Alex Fong Chung Shun,
      Niki Chow Lai Kei, Kathy Yuen (Tong Yee), Gladys Lee Ching Kwan,
      Chan Kwok Bong, Lok Ying Kwan, Geng Changjun, Max Cheung Tat Lun
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 115 mins.
  Opening December 4 2025
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/DjrztEMjKMo

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    A renowned charity foundation is holding its annual charity party. It's a glamourous meeting of the foundation's friends, associates and the city's most elite socialites. Just as foundation chairman Ko Shing-man is about to give his annual speech to the attendees, Yeung To -- the foundation's chief financial officer -- suddenly hangs to his death on the stage.

    As suspicions surround Yeung's death, rumors of a missing $200 million charitable donation begin to run rampant, attracting the attention of the masses. The mystery brings barrister Ma Ying-fung and police officer Orr Ting-bong together as they form a temporary partnership to uncover the truth behind the foundation's dealings. Can they expose all the dark truths behind the foundation's wrongdoings and restore justice?

[ THE FILM CATALOGUE ]
    A foundation's chief financial officer is hang to his death on the stage during the annual charity party. As suspicions surround his death, rumors of a missing $200 million charitable donation begin to run rampant, attracting the attention of the masses...

  3 WICKED:FOR GOOD
    d. Jon M. Chu
    Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey,
      Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Colman Domingo,
      Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King), Jeff Goldblum

  2 GOLDEN BOY
  Can : Gum Tung
    d. Joe Chan Wai Koon
    Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Eric Tsang Chi Wai,
      Lam Suet, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Rosa Velasco (Wai Law Sha),
      Leander Lau Ho Lan, Gladys Li Ching Kwan, Doughboy,
      Mars Cheung Wing Fat, Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui,
      Anna Ueyama, Ben Yuen Fu Wah,
      Ali Lee Kai Sum, Ruby Lam Yin Ling
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 92 mins.
  Opening November 21 2025
  Teaser : https://youtu.be/DyDNYvo07-M

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    A decade ago, Cheung Lek was the brightest rising boxing star—known as "Golden Boy" -- until a tragic incident stripped him of his freedom. Ten years later, released from prison, he comes face to face with Fong Yuen, the son he has never met. To claim the inheritance left by Fong Yuen's mother, Cheung must learn to live with and take care of the boy. Thrust into fatherhood and confronted by past regrets, Cheung's life is turned upside down once more. Through conflict and gradual reconciliation with his son, he begins to understand his true purpose. Confronting the ghosts of his past, Cheung decides to return to the ring—not only to reclaim his dream, but to become the role model his son deserves.

  1 ZOOTOPIA 2
    d. Jared Bush, Byron Howard
    Disney Animation
    English Voices: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman,
      Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, David Strathairn, Shakira,
      Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King), Jeff Goldblum
      Idris Elba, Patrick Warburton, Quinta Brunson, Danny Trejo,
      Alan Tudyk, Nate Torrence, Don Lake, Bonnie Hunt, Jenny Slate
    Cantonese Voices: Dayo Wong Tze Wah, Joey Yung Cho Yee,
      Fish Liew Chi Yu, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying,
      Marf Yau Yin Tung, Serrini
      Josephine Ng (Chu Fun), Rik Ching Yan Fu, Hero Yuen Ching Fung,
      Aaryn Cheung Ming Wai, Annise Hui Yi Yung,
      Kwanmoon, Kaka Wan Ka Yuk

[2025.12.10] FOR THE WEEK STARTING SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 2025

For the week starting Saturday, December 6 2025 (Week 49)

VIUTV CHILL CLUB CHART

  5 STORY WITHOUT US
  Can : Moot Chuen Joi Dik Ngor Moon
  per se

https://youtu.be/7Ps_MnVyfJg

  4 DANDELION
  Can : Po Gung Ying
  Billy Choi

https://youtu.be/x8Oq8qBqt3s

  3 AS ALWAYS
  Can : Yut Tin
  Jason Chan Pak Yu

https://youtu.be/--9XWLgYjok

  2 NO MORE
  Can : Yu Bei Seung Git Liu Jeung
  Gareth T./SK AI ISYOURGOD

https://youtu.be/cKRbMErj1LU

  1 DEAR DREAMERS
  Can : Cup Mung Seung Ga Yut Fung Shun
  Nowhere Boys

https://youtu.be/MDsoqfZkQi8

[2025.12.10] "MY DATE WITH A VAMPIRE" SKIPS THE CINEMAS AND GOES DIRECTLY TO STREAMING

Bosco Wong demonstrates gun spinning, which cannot be any easier for him
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The Bosco Wong Chung Chak and Jacky Cai Jie starred film MY DATE WITH A VAMPIRE (KUI MOR LUNG JOOK MA SIU LING) would be a remake of the classic drama MY DATE WITH A VAMPIRE (NGOR WOR GEUNG SI YAU GOR YEUK WUI). Although the movie has abandoned a theatrical release and would only air on mainland platforms, the two leads viewed it positively, believing that it is not a bad thing. They look forward to more viewers being able to see it and having more clicks.

The Joey Man Yee Man, Eric Wan Tin Chiu and Kristy Yang Kung Yu starred ATV drama "MY DATE WITH A VAMPIRE" was very popular when it was broadcast in 1998. It was still a classic in the minds of many audiences after many years. The producer and screenwriter of this drama, Man Yee Man's husband Robert Chan Sap Sam earlier served as the producer, screenwriter and director of the movie remake starring Wong Chung Chak , Cai Jie, Annie Liu (Lau Sum Yau), Fish Liew Chi Yu and Tommy Chu Pak Hong. The film title was MY DATE WIth A VAMPIRE (KUI MOR LUNG JOOK MA SIU LING), which would premiere on a film and television platform tomorrow.

During the production supposedly because Chan Sap Sam was making a movie for the first time, he was strict and meticulous about every shot and delayed the filming schedule. Not only the actor schedules could not match, but also due to over budget issues the film was once rumored to be stillborn. After many twists and turns, the film has been completed but suddenly gave up on a theatrical release. Instead it would air on a mainland platform, because few are going to the theater to watch the movie and the box office has been impacted. After investor calculations, they felt that screening it on platforms would be more advantageous.

The movie trailer was released online yesterday. Earlier rumored to guest star, the soul character of the drama version "Ma Siu Ling" Joey Man Yi Man appeared but only as "a pair of eyes". Many online were still greatly surprised. The Kristy Yang Kung Yu played "Wang Chun Chun" is now played by Cai Jie, who also appeared with glasses. As for the protagonist "Fong Tin Yau", Bosco had action series galore in the film. In the behind-the-scenes film he even showed his partner how to spin the gun, and was very skillful.

Bosco was sked if he had been practicing the gun spinning for a long time. He laughed and said, "We grew up learning these moves from watching Chow Yun Fat's movies! I have filmed so many episodes of "FLYING TIGER" and I often have to hold a gun; not to mention now, I don't know how many times I have tried it when I was a child. Practice makes perfect!" Speaking of the current change of movies from theaters to platforms, he said, "Of course I would be happy about a theatrical release, but it's out of my hands! The times are changing, and now platform broadcasting is a general trend; which is not a bad thing. Platforms come in touch with more layers, in Hong Kong the cinema admission rate has been less. There are advantages and disadvantages, I hope there will be good results in terms of clicks. Everyone has worked so hard, I want more people to see it."

In an interview Cai Jie was asked if she would be disappointed that the movie would not be released in theaters. She said, "I am looking forward to it no matter what platform it is broadcast on, it is still a movie that the entire film put a lot of effort into and it is a classic in my heart. The "MY DATE WITH A VAMPIRE" series is my memory growing up, it's irreplaceable. It is an honor just to be a part of it! This version is quite different from the drama version, but it is just as touching. I hope everyone can leave a comment and talk about it together after watching it."

[2025.12.09] UNDER CURRENT DIRECTOR ALAN MAK SEES ALEX FONG AS A HONG KONG FILM AWARD FAVORITE

Alan Mak praises Alex Fong Chung Shun's explosive performance in UNDER CURRENT

Eric Kot faints from a hanging scene in LAWYER LAWYER

Simon Yam performs the strangulation scene himself instead of using a stunt double in UNDER CURRENT
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The movie UNDER CURRENT (NOI MOK) starred Aaron Kwok Fu Sing (Sing Sing), Francis Ng Chun Yu, Simon Yam Tak Wah and Alex Fong Chung Shun. The most surprising for director Alan Mak Siu Fai was Fong Chung Shun's explosive performance. Without any strong competition, the "Best Supporting Actor" at the next Hong Kong Film Awards should be in his pocket. In the face of the current cold winter of film and television, Mak Siu Fai called for the implementation of the inspection system. He suggested that the Hong Kong Film Censorship Authority or the South China Film Bureau should assume the responsibility for approval, so that Cantonese versions of films would be able to directly enter the mainland market, expand the audience base, and relax the restrictions on subjects. Fong Chung Shun hoped that Hong Kong films would improve quickly and lead the movie trend again.

Fong Chung Shun and director Mak Siu Fai have been working together for many years. The two became acquainted in 1994 through the movie LOVE RECIPE (OI CHING SIK HEUNG MEI), and then the Mak Siu Fai directed OVERHEARD (SIT TING FUNG WAN) film series all had Fong Chung Shun's performance. Even this time Fong Chung Shun did not hesitate to take the role.

Fong Chung Shun said with a smile that the character's "greed for money" was very three-dimensional. "Playing the bad guy isn't bad. The range of interpretation can be greater. With a good director, a good script and good handling, the villain can also be very outstanding." Would he become addicted to playing a villain? He laughed and said that it would depends on the director and script, but he has absolute trust in Mak Siu Fai. Mak Siu Fai said with a smile, "Just as I trust him, his performance is very explosively this time. I am waiting for him to win the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. He just made the eligibility for this year and should have few opponents." Fong Chung Shun replied with a smile, "Now I don't chase awards, after being nominated many times it's something to be happy about. An award would be a bonus."

Mak Siu Fai over the years has become known for crime films. He said that in recent years no one has robbed banks and gold shops. They were caught on the day after the crime. Now they are all phone fraud cases and money laundering, but the bank account transfer scene and even opening an offshore company has no "action" scene. He did not find the dramatic tension until he found that money laundering could be done through non-profit organizations, and anonymous cash donations could be used for laundering. Then he confirmed to make this story.

In this film the Sing Sing played lawyer grew up in an orphanage, started taekwondo in elementary school, and returned to the orphanage to teach taekwondo when he grew up. Thus he was arranged to have a series of action scenes in the film. Mak Siu Fai stressed that action scenes were all arranged reasonably. At the end of the movie, Kwok Fu Sing and Ng Chun Yu faced Cheung Man Kit. Mak Siu Fai pointed out that the filming was not difficult, but the preliminary preparation time was long. Now filming action scenes emphasizes safety, and actors are no longer required to "risk their lives" as before.

However Brother Wah had a hanging scene in the film. Brother Wah described that he could have used a stand-in to perform it, but he still performed it in person. Yet after filming he felt it was too dangerous and would not dare to try it again. Fortunately at the time director Mak Siu Fai yelled cut in time. Mak Siu Fai explained that this scene originally could not use a stunt double. He expressed that he has filmed similar scenes in the past and never asked the actors to really "hang". He would definitely put a table below for the actors to stand firmly on. Everyone else would adjust and the shoot would definitely take place under safe conditions. He recalled that when he was an assistant director on the Joe Ma Wai Ho directed LAWYER LAWYER (SUEN SEI CHO), when filming Eric Kot Man Fai's torture by the hanging the actor pressed the rope hard, accidentally pressed the carotid artery and fainted for a while. Fortunately he was rescued in time. Since then he has been extra cautious with such scenes.

When filming Brother Wah's scene this time, Mak Siu Fai has arranged for a high table and stunt team to be ready in advance and told Brother Wah not to press the rope. However Brother Wah still used too much force in pursuit of the effect. "As soon as he closed his eyes, I immediately yelled cut and asked the stunt team to pick him up. Brother Wah fainted and was unconscious for a short time like a second or two. When he woke up, we asked him what he has just done. I understood that he wanted the result to be more realistic so he did that." Mak Siu Fai said that fortunately the footage could be used and no reshoot was needed.

Sing Sing in one scene was also chained and hung in mid-air, and Mak Siu Fai said that he has used multiple wires to ensure Sing Sing's safety. Fong Chung Shun joked that he was glad that he did not have to shoot action scenes, but in a scene where he was hit by a car; he had to sit in a roller-shaped carriage and rotate 360 degrees. After turning three or four times he was in rough shape but fortunately he was not hurt. However the cinematographer accidently bumped his head.

The film UNDER CURRENT was completed over two years ago but only released now, Mak Siu Fai admitted that the film was shot near the end of the pandemic. At the time everyone still had to wear masks. Reportedly the investor Emperor Motion Pictures originally hoped for a simultaneous release in the mainland. After discussing with mainland investors, he felt that the reputation and box office trend of Hong Kong films in the mainland were weak at that time. So he decided not to release it for the time being, hoping to accumulate word-of-mouth after a period of time and then find a more suitable schedule. He agreed that there was no need to crowd into Christmas or Lunar New Year with blockbusters for any unnecessary "fighting". Now without any competition before Christmas but with plenty of theaters, the film was finally release after more than two years. The delay had nothing to do with the mainland approval, because the film has already been submitted for review and obtained the dragon seal (film release license). Hence this was the direction decided by the market. Yet the current Hong Kong film market has also been sluggish. He saw that among this year's Hong Kong films, this film has the cast and story structure of the heyday of Hong Kong films. "At such a bad time I don't think I can save the market, but I hope it is a shot in the arm. I hope that the audience will go to the theater to watch the movie, at least this type of Hong Kong film is still viable."

The Hong Kong Film Awards Association's chairman Derek Yee Tung Sing said that despite the sluggish film market, this year still had more than 40 Hong Kong films and sufficient quantities for nominations. Yet he was already worried that the production of Hong Kong films will continue to shrink in the future, and the Hong Kong Film Awards will have difficulty going further. Mak Siu Fai admitted that this situation "would inevitably happen". If funds would continue to be invested without return, investment would naturally shrink. He said, "Whether the Hong Kong Film Awards would have an award or not is another matter, the current number of films productions is difficult to support the entire industry. Many people have been forced to change careers." He thought that this really needed further consideration.

In order to revitalize the industry, Mak Siu Fai put forward two suggestions: first was to implement the inspection system. The Closer Economic Partnership Accord has already allowed the Cantonese version of Hong Kong films to be released in the Greater Bay Area, but since the inspection system has not been implemented, he recommended for the Hong Kong Film Censorship Authority or the South China Film Bureau take on the responsibility of approval, so that Cantonese versions of films would be able to directly enter the mainland market and expand the audience base; the second was to relax the subject matter restrictions to train directors to master the rhythm, atmosphere and technology to support the development of the entire industry. If filming can be opened, it would help restore the diversity and competitiveness of Hong Kong films. He emphasized that policy support was the key, otherwise the number of Hong Kong-produced films will continue to decline and the industry will be difficult to sustain.

Fong Chung Shun also lamented that Hong Kong films are currently in a low ebb, but an era must begin to change. "After filming for more than 30 years, Hong Kong films used to be sold to Taiwan and South Korea in the past and were in a leading position. Now instead Korean films are very strong, and it is another era. I hope that Hong Kong films would adapt quickly and improve quickly to lead the movies trend again!"

[2025.12.09] LOUIS CHEUNG RESUMES AUDIENCE APPRECIATION ACTIVITIES AS GOLDEN BOY EXCEEDS HK$ 7 MILLION

Louis Cheung promotes his new film with his wife Kay Tse
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Maggie Li, John Chiang and Wu Fung show their support for the Louis Cheung starred GOLDEN BOY
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Louis Cheung Kai Chung (Ah Chung) recently attended the movie GOLDEN BOY (GUM TUNG)'s audience appreciation screening and received support from a group of seniors including Bowie Wu Fung, John Chiang Dai Wai and his wife Maggie Li Lin Lin. When Ah Chung learned that Chiang Dai Wai was the first actor to make a boxing film since the opening of Hong Kong, he joked that everyone actually has been plagiarizing from the elder. He also asked him on the spot if he ate steamed chicken breast and worked out, Chiang Dai Wai said bluntly, "Where would we learn so much from back then? We just fight, fight and fight! Do you even have to eat chicken breast? We had drumsticks!" The audience cracked up.

The Cheung Kai Chung starred film GOLDEN BOY opened on November 21st, and he and his wife Kay Tse On Kay have been working hard on promotion and thanking the audience. After the Tai Po Wang Fuk Court level five fire on November 26th, the promotional activities came to a halt. In addition before marriage Tse On Kay lived at Wang Fuk Court. She lost her former classmate and neighbor and has been in a solemn mood. Ah Chung would resume the audience appreciation activity today and tomorrow. He bluntly said that he still had many souvenirs at home, so he really wanted to thank the audience and meet the viewers again. As for the GOLDEN BOY's box office that has exceeded HK$ 7 million, he said, "This road is really not easy, I hope we can walk together without complaints or regrets!"

[2025.12.08] JEFFREY NGAI IS WILLING TO FIGHT AND ENDURE FOR MOVIES, CALLS MANAGER GIRLFRIEND PERFECT

Jeffrey Ngai has become addicted to making fight scenes and looks forward to more opportunities to make action films in the future

Jeffrey Ngai thanks his girlfriend Evelyn for contributing time and effort on his work and life

Jeffrey Ngai appreciates elder Naoto Takenaka for performing a long dialogue in a singing tone to elevate its "dramatic" flavor.
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Jeffrey Ngai says that Tyson Yoshi is the real rich kid.
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Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun played the leading role for the first time in the movie ROAD TO VENDETTA (SAT SAU #4), wielding knives and guns and showing off his skills. He did not dare to take the baton as a new generation of action stars, admitting that he has become addicted to making fight scenes, and looked forward to more opportunities to make action movies in the future. Struggling to survive in the adverse market, Ngai Chun Sun said that he was willing to fight, had no idol baggage, would not mind showing his rear, and emphasized that he was not a rich kid like his friend Tyson Yoshi (Cheng Chun Yin) said. He would not dare to spend his savings indiscriminately for next year's album, thank his manager girlfriend Evelyn for fighting alongside him and praised her as the perfect lover.

Ngai Chun Sun played the role of a killer in ROAD TO VENDETTA (SAT SAU #4) and worked happily with Japanese actors Sara Minami, Naoto Takenaka, child actor Yurito Mori nd others. Aside from appreciating elder Naoto Takenaka's performance of long dialogue in a singing tone to elevate the "drama" flavor, he was also unrestricted by the language barrier with lead actress Sara Minami and had surprising chemistry. He praised first time director Leung Kui Ying for directing boldly and unconventionally, saying that he was very pleased with the results of the new film. He had no regrets as he already has done his duty. He would leave the result for Heaven to arrange, and had no box office pressure. "I passed 3 auditions for this opportunity to perform, I am very happy to show my serious, dark and steady side with the killer role. Different from my past righteous youth roles, I see it as a milestone in my film career."

Ngai Chun Sun spent 8 months training in martial arts, shooting guns and swordsmanship. He lost 17 pounds to be in shape, so he was even more handy in shooting action scenes. "Fighting in the narrow space of the tram carriage is a big challenge, the most memorable is the sword fighting against a group of enemies. The on and off camera staff were highly coordinated, getting the shot in one straight take within 3 hours. The satisfaction was great. Because a katana required a gentle touch to be wielded freely, it really stumped me! when a prop katana hit a finger in the winter, it hurt a lot. In contrast, gunfight shoots were not as difficult since I had some experience." Earlier when he shot for another film a wake surfing scene, his neck was injured from being strangled on a rope and took a month to recover before work resumed. He admitted that he reshot the water skiing action, he kept looking at the direction of the boarding rope and spent half a day to overcome the trauma. Now he would pay more attention to the safety measures at work. "I am addicted to filming action movies. I think it's fun. I have trained a foundation of martial arts and I am no longer afraid. Earlier when working on a new drama some simpler stunts became easier, and the stunt team were at ease and let me fight."

Ngai Chun Sun said that he did not dare to take the baton as a new generation of action stars, but he was consciously willing to fight. "Now the economic environment is poor. I don't know how many movies would start production. I am willing to audition for any opportunity, as I think it is training. Of course I am eager to cooperate with different seniors, because I have liked to watch action movies since I was a child; such as Hollywood superstar Dwight Johnson's movies, (Stephen) Chow Sing Chi's SHAOLIN SOCCER, (Nicholas) Tse Ting Fung's INVISIBLE TARGET (NAM YI BOON SIK), (Donnie) Yen Chi Tan's SPL (SAT POR LONG) and FLASH POINT (DOH FOR SIN), etc., are very exciting and sharp. I trained my fists and kicks with my uncle, who was a black belt in karate, until I learned Muay Thai to strengthen my body at the age of 16."

Talented and handsome, Ngai Chun Sun said that he had no idol baggage and did not mind cooperating with the killer character to speak foul language, "To be honest, everyone knows foul language. It depends on how you present it. Using foul language during interviews is inappropriate, it doesn't matter though while you chat with old friends. just say it when you need to when you act." Would he be okay with nudity during filming? He said that he had no problem. "I can even show my rear. As long as the plot is suitable, anything is fine. I have to accept different performances as an actor." Would his manager girlfriend Evelyn oppose filming intimate scenes? He said, "No, we are very dedicated and professional in our work, and we don't need her to approve the filming of intimate scenes. She wouldn't need to approve intimate scenes. She would ask me to watch more movies for reference."

Ngai Chun Sun's development in the film industry coincided with the cold winter period of films, would he feel that he was born at the wrong time? He lamented that being an actor was very passive. "You can still pay to make songs and music videos yourself, but film is too expensive; so you can only wait for the audition." Tyson Yoshi earlier revealed that he was very wealthy as he worked out at the gym with famous brands. Ngai Chun Sun said with a smile, "He's a bad boy, spewing nonsense! He is really rich. I have to invite him to watch the movie, lobby him to be the investor, and invest in a movie for me."

After 5 years in the industry, Ngai Chun Sun said that he has saved up for a rainy day, daily living would not be a problem but he would not dare to spend his savings indiscriminately. "I am not good at making other investments. I will focus on artist work to find a way. I plan to release a new album that would include 8 to 10 songs next year. It costs 6 figures to make a song, all by self-financing." He was grateful to his manager girlfriend for accompanying him and working hard, praising her as a perfect lover. "She is great, dedicating her time and effort to work and me."

[2205.12.07] ANDREW LAU SUGGESTS FLEXIBILITY IN FILM SPONSORSHIP STANDARDS

Andrew Lau was the 12th National Paralympic Games and the 9th Special Olympic Games opening ceremony director. The event was cancelled due to the Tai Po Wang Fuk Court fire, which was regrettable but he understood.
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The opening ceremony of the 12th National Paralympic Games and the 9th Special Olympics, originally scheduled to be held on December 8th, was temporarily canceled due to the fire incident in Wang Fuk Court, Tai Po. The event's chief director Andrew Lau Wai Keung recently appeared on a RTHK program, spoke of the cancellation of this performance that has been prepared for nearly half a year. He also revealed that after returning to Hong Kong from Guangzhou, he went to Wang Fu Court to mourn the victims as soon as possible.

This Sunday is the polling day for the Legislative Council general election. Lau Wai Keung hoped that the new term of Members would monitor the government's policies fairly and impartially, and pay attention to livelihood issues such as prices, the elderly and students. He also pointed out that the local film industry is facing many challenges, especially in the complicated procedures for applying for the Film Development Fund, and hopes that the relevant policies can be relaxed. He suggested that the funding mechanism should be more flexible, such as allowing development fees to be approved first, so that creators have room to polish their scripts and reduce pressure. "Not everyone has an office, many people can only write scripts in tea restaurants, but even a cup of milk tea costs more than HK$ 20."

When asked when he would return to Hong Kong to make movies, Lau Wai Keung said that he is currently reading a number of scripts and hoped to support the new generation of directors by serving as a producer. He said, "Don't say that Hong Kong films have declined anymore. Actually many filmmakers are still sticking to their positions, especially young directors." He also encouraged juniors to start as screenwriters or other positions and gradually accumulate experience.

[2025.12.06] TIMES STILL TURNS THE PAGES OWNER SUES DISTRIBUTORS

The Derek Yee produced, Nick Cheuk directed TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGE won the 60th Golden Horse Awards Best New Director in 2023
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The the Best New Director at the 60th Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan for TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES (NIN SIU YUT GEI) Nick Cheuk Yik Him, the film's producer Derek Yee Tung Sing, and the company of which they are directors of, Roundtable Pictures Limited, recently filed a lawsuit with the High Court against the film and television company MM2 Studios Hong Kong Limited (MM2 Studios Hong Kong Limited) and alleged that the other party violated the distribution agreement and demanded compensation of about HK$ 3.65 million, as well as at least about HK$ 420,000 in interest.

According to the complaint, the plaintiff is Roundtable Pictures Limited and the defendant is mm2 Studios Hong Kong Limited. The plaintiff claims that the defendant has breached the "International Multiple Rights Distribution Agreement" that has established on February 15th, 2022. The plaintiff demanded compensation of about $3.65 million, interest of about $420,000 and accumulated interest until the court judgment or the defendant paid the money, as well as the payment of legal costs and other costs.

According to the Companies Registry, the two directors of Roundtable Pictures Limited are directors Derek Yee Tung Sing and Nick Cheuk Yik Him. According to the website of mm2 Hong Kong Limited, the company provides film production, production and distribution services, including the Hong Kong marketing and global distribution of TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES.

Cheuk Yik Him said that the HK$ 3.65 million was the income that was to be paid according to a contract signed between MM2 and their company. A little money was paid in the early stage but not after that. After collection the amount was still not yet received, thus they took legal action. Cheuk said that as the film owners, TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES received a filming budget of HK$ 3.25 million from the "First Feature Film Initiative". It was completed because some actors and staff chose dividends, in the end it fortunately made money. As the film owners, it was their responsibility to distribute the money to shareholders. The company could only pay dividends if it has income; but when the money has no received, the biggest trouble for him was that he has broken his promise and affected his reputation, and felt heartbroken. In addition, the producer of TIME STILL TURNS THE PAGES Yee Tung Sing said that the incident has been brewing for a while. Finally legal action was taken because the film participated in the "First Feature Film Initiative" that involved public money, so the amount should be clear. Director Cheuk Yik Him has explained the development of the matter to the relevant departments. The rumor in the industry has been that they have not yet paid dividends despite the high box office, so it was necessary to make the incident public to correct the situation.

[Case No.: HCA 2243/25]

[2025.12.06] JEFFREY NGAI HAS PLANNED HIS MARRIAGE PROPOSAL IN HIS MIND

For his first lead role, Jeffrey Ngai hopes to show everyone a different side

In order to get into the character, Jeffrey Ngai has put in a lot of hard work
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Jeffrey Ngai Chun Sun played the role of Killer No. 4 in a mysterious organization in the movie ROAD TO VENDETTA (SAT SAU #4) for his first lead. Jeffrey said that after three auditions beforehand, he also did his homework and watched many related movies for reference; among which the movie "The Godfather" left him with the deepest impression. "Even if he sits here, he doesn't need to be deliberately fierce. Just one look would be a kind of intimidation. I really want to put that in the role of 'No. 4'."

Despite his mild mannered nice guy image, his character often had to smoke and use foul language. He also observed pedestrians on the streets. In order to create the impression of a killer, Jeffery lost 8 kilograms through diet and exercise before filming from 74 kilograms to 66 kilograms. He got up in the morning and ran for two hours, did muscle training exercises for two hours in the evening, and fasted after 6 p.m. The whole process lasted for half a year. Jeffery said, "I remember when I dropped to my thinnest I looked a little haggard. Many friends at the awards ceremony reminded me, 'Is there something wrong with your body?' They didn't know that I was going to play a killer. I didn't say much, I just said that I was staying in shape." Jeffrey admitted that the director did not ask him to lose weight. The director also trusted him very much, letting him define the role. In addition to losing weight and exercising muscles, he would also magnify his serious and calm personality by 100 times in the role. Jeffrey said with a smile, "Because I have been playing this role for too long, I became quieter and kept to myself. I used to be in a hurry and didn't spend a lot of time to think, but now I feel that being serious and calm would be a comfortable way of doing things."

Jeffrey has many action scenes in the film. He had to undergo wrestling, shooting, katana and other action training before filming started, and he said that it was a lot of fun. Was he injured? He admitted that he would not pay attention. "I'm not afraid of getting hurt. I wouldn't care, if seen on camera it would be very obvious, so I would shoot as soon as I became familiar with moves and took my place. If I got hit by someone it would be due to a bad memory. After I got hit I haven't been hurt during the filming."

Playing the leading role for the first time, Jeffrey admitted that he had no box office pressure because it was not something he could control. He believed that as the actor as long as he did his job, he would leave the result to Heaven.

Earlier he revealed that he had Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHA), Jeffrey pointed out that before he realized that he had the disorder he was already used to rehearsing once after reading the script. Hence he did not need to memorize the lines. Now if he knew he would be interviewed he would take the medication in advance so his answers would be clearer. "The doctor says that actually the case is very minor, the medication improves the focus."

With a romance with Japanese star Sara Minami in the film, Jeffrey in real life is very much in love with his girlfriend. Once declared that he would wed at age 30, when would he get married? He stated that the plan has never changed, but he hoped that everyone would leave these sweet affairs to them. He would share any good news they would have. He also revealed that he would picture his next generation. "I thought it was pretty happy and felt pretty complete. (Have you thought of how you would propose?) I have run it a few times in my mid. (Do you know how your girlfriend would like the proposal to be like?) I don't need to, I would casually pick a pretty surprise for her."

[2025.12.05] LOUIS CHEUNG TELLS THE INTERNET TO "STAY POSITIVE" AFTER ONLINE FRUSTRATION OVER BOX OFFICE

Louis Cheung has put in a lot of blood and energy into making GOLDEN BOY, unfortunately its box office is not as expected

BACK TO THE PAST has been rumored to open soon, but no promotional activity has been seen yet
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Recently many events have been postponed or canceled due to the fire. The movie GOLDEN BOY (GUM TUNG) has not been promoted recently, and its box office trend has slowed down a lot compared to before. Some online were heartbroken over Louis Cheung Kai Chung spending all his effort and money so this movie would be release, yet the film unfortunately ran into a decline. As for the end of the year release BACK TO THE PAST (CHUM CHU GEI), it has also not been promoted recently and even caused controversy. Its box office result might cause concern for some.

The fire in Tai Po has caused many people to lose their homes, and the people of Hong Kong have reached out to help the victims tide over the difficulties through various channels. More than a week has passed since the fire broke out, and many events have been postponed or even canceled. They included the movie "GOLDEN BOY", which had a premiere before the fire and was gaining momentum at the box office.

The "GOLD" lead actor Cheung Kai Chung trained hard for the movie, during the filming he ended up injuries galore from the fights. Finally he waited for a full 6 years due to financial problems, and had to pay 6 figures to wrap up production before arranging for the official release of the movie. A group of his friends in the circle such as Nick Cheung Ka Fai and Kenny Kwan Chi Bun worked hard on publicity last month, which gave GOLD a decent box office trend. It has soared to 200 on the 3rd day of release, but then a fire broke out in Tai Po and the audience was no longer in the mood to watch movies. Coupled with the lack of publicity, the box office was greatly impacted. As of the day before yesterday, the film only collected nearly 6 million at the box office and the trend slowed down a lot. Some online were heartbroken by Cheung Kai Chung's experience, but he maintained positive energy from having seen all kinds of weather before. He personally replied to the comment, "Stay Positive."

As for the movie that has been said to be released at the end of the year, BACK TO THE PAST has launched many AI promotional videos earlier. However since the launch of the movie pilot poster on the 26th of last month, no further publicity has been done. The official release date has not been officially announced so far. At the same time, recently because he poster had the name of mainland actress Bai Baihe listed ahead of the drama version lead actress Jessica Hester Hsuan (Suen Huen), a lot of controversy ensued. Bai Baihe's role has been rumored to be bigger than Suen Huen's and Sonija Kwok Sin Nei's. Many online worried that the gossip with the lack of publicity would affect BACK's box office performance.

Actually two schools of voices have already appeared in Hong Kong recently. Some online believed that no celebration should be held for Christmas, New Year's Day and even the Lunar New Year, calling for the money to be used for disaster relief; but some have raised objections, believing that society should gradually return to normal and return to daily life. Once all Christmas and New Year activities would be cancelled, many would be without job and their livelihoods would be affected. Some online further pointed out that the Hong Kong film industry has been very weak, with the total box office revenue of Chinese and foreign films in the first half of this year being more than HK$ 560 million -- down about 16.26% from the same period last year. Among them only 4 Hong Kong films have grossed more than 10 million at the box office, including two Lunar New Year films HIT N FUN (LUM SI KUET DUN) and MY BEST BET (CHEUNG DOH BIT YANG). If the market would remain depressed, it would only add to the trouble the film industry has been in and many filmmakers would have an even harder time of finding their way out.

[2025.12.04] FRANCIS NG ENVIES OFFICIAL ACTORS OF DIRECTORS

Francis Ng even sees his friends rarely, so building intimate work relationships would be difficult
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Francis Ng says that he wants to work with even more new directors and see the new ideas the new generation would have

Working with Aaron Kwok again years later, Francis Ng strongly praises him as a good actor

The previous movie that Alan Mak directed alone and starred Francis Ng was A WAR NAMED DESIRE 25 years ago
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Francis Ng Chun Yu and Aaron Kwok Fu Sing collaborated again after 25 years on the Alan Mak Siu Fai directed Emperor Motion Picture UNDER CURRENT (NOI MOK). This time Chun Yu played an extraordinary policeman, while Sing Sing played a intelligent and brave lawyer. They became involved in a showdown between good and evil between lawyers and police and bandits.

Chun Yu worked with Sing Sing again after many years. He laughed and said that because he has not participated in director Mak Siu Fai's work for a long time. He joked that he was not an official actor of any director. With the filming taking place around the epidemic, he just participated in this film in order to avoid going back and forth between the mainland and Hong Kong and having to be quarantined and observed. Chun Yu understood that the film market is sluggish now, and being able to start production on a Hong Kong film was already rare. He too hoped to make a little more, but he smiled bitterly, "My personality is that I don't like to socialize, I enjoy being alone. Although I can talk to a few directors, but I wouldn't be any official actor. Sometimes when I see them talking closely I am rather envious. The ones I am the closest to in the business like Wong Tze Wah and Lau Ching Wan, I might only see them once in three years."

Playing a cop in the film, Chun Yu admitted that he was not a role model. Because the character had many extra gestures, it violated his past acting principals. a He said: "Director Mak Siu Fai gave me a lot of freedom, encouraged me to do it. Although there was a few stunts, they were indeed reasonable for this role. I even got a perm for the role, because I am used to (meeting) with the director's requirements." Speaking of the interaction between actors and directors, Chun Yu said with a smile that they were like in a tug of war. "Sometimes I would scare the director, sometimes the director would scare me. This time I did whatever the director wanted me to do, if I couldn't hand in my homework I would look weak."

Regarding the fact that many new directors have joined the film industry in recent years, Chun Yu also hoped to work with them and said that he would give confidence to the new directors. He said with a smile, "New directors can't be contradicted, don't 'stun' them as soon as they come out; let them make their own mistakes. In addition film must also have a new experience, let's check out the new director's use of cameras." Chun Yu also said that he would challenge dangerous stunts depending on the situation, but the first condition was his face must be seen on camera; otherwise the personal performance would be meaningless.

As for working with Sing Sing again after 25 years and he has already become a father, Chun Yu said that this time he and Sing Sing had more dramatic scenes, and felt like they were telling the story together. He said, "This time I met a real actor, Sing Sing himself is already a good actor. He is more mature than before, for the role to gain weight and grow a belly. He worked on action scenes without hesitation, very clear on every detail and requirements."

[2025.12.04] FOR THE WEEK ENDING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30 2025

For the week ending Sunday, November 30 2025

10 SOMEONE LIKE ME
  Can : JEUNG NGOR JEH YEUNG DIK OI CHING
  Lit : LOVE LIKE MINE
    d. Tam Wai Ching
    Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Fish Liew Chi Yu,
      Alice Lau Nga Lai, Polly Lau Yeuk Bo, Kate Yeung Kei,
      Chu Tin, Elly Lam, Lam Chi Yuen, Siu Fu, Lai Chai Ming
  Rating : III
  Length : 105 mins.
  Opening November 6 2025 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
  Opening November 27 2025
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/G4SwqAEQ7TQ

[ HONG KONG MOVIE6 ]
    Mui, a vibrant young lady with cerebral palsy, has always navigated life optimistically despite its challenges. However, her carefully constructed world is threatened when her overprotective mother insists on a hysterectomy, causing Mui to fear the loss of her identity as a woman. Seeking solace and autonomy, she discovers an unique volunteer group providing sexual services for disabled individuals. There, she meets Ken, an enigmatic volunteer grappling with his own hidden wounds. Their connection deepens, blossoming into an affectionate yet elusive bond that challenges societal norms and physical limitations. Like Tam's In Your Dreams (14th HKAFF Opening Film), Someone Like Me is a provocative exploration of desire, identity, and the courage to claim one's own narrative.

  9 ETERNITY
    d. David Freyne
    Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Taylor, Callum Turner

  8 PREDATOR: BADLANDS
    d. Dan Trachtenberg
    Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi

  7 SPERMAGEDDON
    d. Tommy Wirkola and Rasmus A. Sivertsen
    Norwegian Adult Animation
    Cantonese Voices: Ling Man Lung, Hanna Chan,
      Locker Lam Ka Hei, Yoshi Yu Yat Sze,
      Aaron Chow Chi Kwan, Lokman Yeung,
      Peter Chan Charm Man, Kaki Sham,
      Yiu Chak Man (Fatman@Pomato),
      Jeffrey Kwan Ho Kit (Ah J@Pomato),
      Michael Chu Pak Hei (Chu Mic@Pomato), So Yui Pong,
      Jennifer Yu Heung Ying, Derek Yee Tung Sing, Tse Nga Yi,
      Clement Cheng Sze Kit, Jess Sin Yuen Man,
      Reni Haymond (Leung Hei Man), Cheung Wai Man,
      Yuen Tak Kei, Chung Kin Lun

  6 NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON'T
    d. Ruben Fleischer
    Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher,
      Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt,
      Rosamund Pike, Morgan Freeman

  5 ANOTHER WORLD
  Can : Sai Oi
    d. Tommy Ng Kai Chung
    Hong Kong Animation
    Cantonese Voices: Kay Tse On Kay, Rosa Velasco (Wai Law Sha),
      Tommy Chu Pak Hong
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 112 mins.
  Opening October 22 2025 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
  Opening October 29 2025
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/9Reb_TuaUCM

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    Tasked to help transient souls through Another World to their reincarnation, the spirit GUDO meets a young girl called YURI, and embarks on a dangerous journey to help her overcome her anger and prevent her curse from destroying the world.

  4 KOKUHO
    d. Lee Sang-Il
    Ryo Yoshizawa, Ryusei Yokohama, Ken Watanabe, Mitsuki Takahata,
      Shinobu Terajima, Nana Mori, Ai Mikami, Soya Kurokawa,
      Keitatsu Koshiyama, Masatoshi Nagase, Min Tanaka,
      Emma Miyazawa, Takahiro Miura, Kyusaku Shimada,
      Tateto Serizawa, Nakamura Ganjiro,
      Ken Watanabe, Meisa Kuroki,
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 174 mins.
  Opening at October 25th at the 22nd Hong Kong Asian Film Festival (10.22-11.09)
  Opening November 13 2025
  Teaser : https://youtu.be/1V6IPJEF7xg

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    The world of Kabuki, the elaborately stylised, male Japanese theatrical tradition, is the setting for director Lee Sang-il's epic melodrama of artistic ambition, rivalry and betrayal. It is an adaptation of a bestseller by Shuichi Yoshida, and weaves in stunning stagings of classic Kabuki tales that wowed audiences at Cannes Directors' Fortnight. In 1960s Nagasaki, after the death of his yakuza father, gifted teenager Kikuo is taken under the wing of famed Kabuki actor Hanjiro Hanai, even though the great performer already has a son, Shunsuke, who has dedicated his life to the art. Over fifty years, the relationship of the two disciples entwines and twists, and their hearts suffer as much yearning, glory and downfall as their on- stage alter-egos.

  3 WICKED:FOR GOOD
    d. Jon M. Chu
    Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey,
      Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Colman Domingo,
      Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King), Jeff Goldblum

  2 GOLDEN BOY
  Can : Gum Tung
    d. Joe Chan Wai Koon
    Louis Cheung Kai Chung, Eric Tsang Chi Wai,
      Lam Suet, Tommy Chu Pak Hong, Rosa Velasco (Wai Law Sha),
      Leander Lau Ho Lan, Gladys Li Ching Kwan, Doughboy,
      Mars Cheung Wing Fat, Lawrence Cheng Tan Shui,
      Anna Ueyama, Ben Yuen Fu Wah,
      Ali Lee Kai Sum, Ruby Lam Yin Ling
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 92 mins.
  Opening November 21 2025
  Teaser : https://youtu.be/DyDNYvo07-M

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    A decade ago, Cheung Lek was the brightest rising boxing star—known as "Golden Boy" -- until a tragic incident stripped him of his freedom. Ten years later, released from prison, he comes face to face with Fong Yuen, the son he has never met. To claim the inheritance left by Fong Yuen's mother, Cheung must learn to live with and take care of the boy. Thrust into fatherhood and confronted by past regrets, Cheung's life is turned upside down once more. Through conflict and gradual reconciliation with his son, he begins to understand his true purpose. Confronting the ghosts of his past, Cheung decides to return to the ring—not only to reclaim his dream, but to become the role model his son deserves.

  1 ZOOTOPIA 2
    d. Jared Bush, Byron Howard
    Disney Animation
    English Voices: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman,
      Ke Huy Quan, Fortune Feimster, David Strathairn, Shakira,
      Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King), Jeff Goldblum
      Idris Elba, Patrick Warburton, Quinta Brunson, Danny Trejo,
      Alan Tudyk, Nate Torrence, Don Lake, Bonnie Hunt, Jenny Slate
    Cantonese Voices: Dayo Wong Tze Wah, Joey Yung Cho Yee,
      Fish Liew Chi Yu, Jennifer Yu Heung Ying,
      Marf Yau Yin Tung, Serrini
      Josephine Ng (Chu Fun), Rik Ching Yan Fu, Hero Yuen Ching Fung,
      Aaryn Cheung Ming Wai, Annise Hui Yi Yung,
      Kwanmoon, Kaka Wan Ka Yuk

[2025.12.03] FOR THE WEEK STARTING SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 2025

For the week starting Saturday, November 29 2025 (Week 48)

VIUTV CHILL CLUB CHART

  5 MAKING STEEL
  Can : Lin Gong
  Teddy Fan Chi Him

https://youtu.be/z-wy6fsnLRo

  4 THE SONG WE USED TO SING
  Can : Yut Jo Ji Doh Dik Ching Gor
  Gin Lee Hung Ngai

https://youtu.be/WcV23-6qPCQ

  3 PANIC ANIMALS
  Can : Boon Yik Dong Muk
  Anson Kong Yip Sun

https://youtu.be/LpSqvEiBK2o

  2 DEAR DREAMERS
  Can : Cup Mung Seung Ga Yut Fung Shun
  Nowhere Boys

https://youtu.be/MDsoqfZkQi8

  1 ACCIDENT PRONE
  Can : Wor Sor Yau Chor Dik Yun Tam Luen Oi
  Regent Lam Wai Chun

https://youtu.be/hxONi4XmmeU

[2025.12.03] DONNIE YEN LEADS A MOMENT OF SILENCE AT THE GOLDEN SINGA AWARDS

THE LAST DANCE continues to win awards, among them Tommy Chu (left) wins Best Supporting Actor again
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"The Strongest in the Universe" Donnie Yen Chi Tan appeared as a jury member at an awards ceremony in Singapore the night before. Before the presentation, he spoke to mourn the victims of the Tai Po fire and invited the audience to observe a moment of silence. The movie THE LAST DANCE (POR. DEI YUK) won three awards respectively, "Best Feature Film", "Best Supporting Actor" and "Best Original Film Song". Sean Lau Ching Wan and Song Jia won Best Actor and Actress respectively.

The first Singapore International Chinese Film Golden Singa Awards was held in Singapore the day before. With a number of actors in attendance, the scene was lively. Yen Chi Tan, Anita Yuen Wing Yee and Hao Lei served on the jury. Before Yen Chi Tan presented the "Best Action Design" award, he spoke to mourn the victims of the Tai Po fire, paid tribute to the disaster relief workers, and invited the audience to observe a moment of silence. "Every life lost in this tragedy breaks my heart. To all the families who are experiencing this unimaginable pain, we stand with you. To those brave and fearless disaster relief workers, we see your greatness, and would like to express our sincerest gratitude to you. Please allow me to invite everyone present to join me in silence and mourn the victims of the fire."

In terms of awards, the Emperor Motion Picture THE LAST DANCE won the "Best Feature Film" award at the event. The theme song THE LAST DANCE won the "Best Original Film Song", and Tommy Chu Pak Hong was awarded the "Best Supporting Actor" for this film. As for the Best Male and Female Actor, the winners were Lau Ching Wan and Song Jia respectively. Song Jia won the Golden Rooster Award for the movie "Good Things" earlier, and Lau Ching Wan became Best Actor for the fifth time for the same role. "Best Female Supporting Actor" was a replica of the earlier Golden Rooster Awards, won by Zhong Chuxi for her role in "Good Things".