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| Edan Lui and Chung Suet Ying consider ways to pump up the box office courtesy of on.cc |
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| Chung Suet Ying and Edan Lui put their efforts into thanking the audience and promoting their film THE SNOWBALL ON A SUNNY DAY to pump up the box office |
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| Jiro Lee (starting right) and Elaine Jin praise director Philip Keung for being fair, as he has not deliberately tried to gain sympathy in exchange for actors to take pay cuts |
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| NIGHT KING has exceeded over HK$ 20 million as of yesterday morning courtesy of mingpao.com |
The actors of the Lunar New Year film THE SNOWBALL ON A SUNNY DAY (GUM DOR BO) including Edan Lui Cheuk On, Chung Suet Ying, Elaine Jin (Kam Yin Ling), Jiro Lee Sheung Ching, etc., together with director Philip Yung Tsz Kwong and producer Effy Sun Fei went to the shopping center yesterday to conduct a promotional activity, playing games with the public and distributing "Snowballs".
THE SNOWBALL ON A SUNNY DAY has grossed HK$688 million since its release, and the actor Edan thanked the audience for their support. He said, "I know that some fans have watched it five or six times, a family of 11 all went to support the film. My family and I have watched it twice. My parents have tears in their eyes from watching and laugh out as well. I feel that the feeling of watching the premiere is completely different. I also like to see the audience's reaction. I have a little sense of satisfaction from being able to make my Mama cry." Edan said that he entered the theater with his family without disguise, and other viewers also recognized him. He laughed and said, "My younger sister even asked me if I wanted to thank the audience on the spot." As for the director contributing money and effort to make the Lunar New Year film, Edan stated that the director has debts everywhere and hoped that the good box office result would cover the cost. Edan stressed that if he would win the Mark Six Chinese New Year Snowball, he would pay off director Yung Tsz Kwong's debts and invest in his movies because the director at first had to borrow money to start the production. "I really respect his thoughtfulness. I hope that he would have good karma and wouldn't have to lose money." He said, "The director really loves movies, this time he paid out of his own pocket to invest. He made THE SNOWBALL ON A SUNNY DAY not to make money; he knows that this year has very few Chinese New Year films and hopes that Lunar New Year films will continue to exist and the audience will have more choices. As far as I know, the subject of the movie itself is not for making a Lunar New Year film." When asked if Edan's rumored girlfriend Lin Minchen has watched the film, he declined and said that he would only talk about Lunar New Year movies. He said with a smile, "I would watch it with everyone." He said that if needed he would not mind singing the end title song at each audience appreciation show. Chung Suet Ying would also consider livestreaming it to pump up the box office. He also hoped that MIRROR teammates would automatically buy tickets to support the film. As for whether he will pay a Lunar New Year visit to Liza Wang Ming Chuen's house this year and greet Ah Jeh and Law Kar Ying, Edan said that he has not yet confirmed the time.
Yung Tsz Kwong believed that the opening week box office of HK$ 6.88 million is a good omen and what he expected. He said, "Ultimately it is not a mainstream commercial film, it is a small budget family film. I am the happiest about viewers taking their whole families and the elderly to watch, they laugh and cry from watching and I am very touched. Some audiences have been moved to tears. I hope through word of mouth the movie would have the momentum, the run would grow longer and longer and more and more shows; like earlier THE SPARRING PARTNER (JING YI WUI LONG) and PAPA, their openings were lukewarm but had momentum." When asked whether the director fully funded the film, Yung Tsz Kwong said, "I have to borrow money for the shoot, but fortunately I have a little credibility and the support of many people in the industry. Whether the movie would make it back it would depend on luck. From the trend now I am confident. I hope to be able to make a little profit so I can continue to make movies and support young directors." Yung Tsz Kwong expected the box office would have to be 30 million to break even, hoping that the movie would have a good word of mouth and be able to continue its run. "Our show scheduling is only one-third of that of NIGHT KING, I just hope more people would be able to see it. Our admission rate has always been very good and has broken the opening box office record of my own company." Regarding Sammi Cheng Sau Man's admiration for Yung Tsz Kwong while promoting NIGHT KING and looking forward to the opportunity to collaborate, he said, "I have to have a good script in hand for that to be viable. Sammi is a good actor, and I have also watched NIGHT KING (YEH WONG). I believe that she will watch THE SNOWBALL ON A SUNNY DAY."
Kam Yin Ling and Lee Sheung Ching praised Yung Tsz Kwong for being fair, never trying to win their sympathy in exchange for the actors to take a pay cut. Yung Tsz Kwong explained that the cast's salary was very accommodating, most of the budget was spent on the production and he was very grateful to everyone for lending a hand. Kam Ying Ling said that she has booked a private screening earlier and invited family and a group of director friends such as Tsui Hark and Ann Hui On Wa to watch the movie, which really touched her companion Suzie Wong. She gave a positive review and hoped that the word of mouth would drive the box office. Kam Yin Ling sincerely hoped that the movie would be able to break even. "My wish this year is to help the director break even. I hope everyone would support the film industry, because many have worked very hard behind the scenes. It's not for myself, the finished movie is the result of everyone. Although the shoot was rather tiring, I had a lot of fun. Now everyone is calling me Grandma, wishing me good health. I would be able to live to 1000!"
Some online earlier said that from looking at the director's appearance they would know their films' quality, criticizing Yung Tsz Kwong's appearance as lacking. Yung Tsz Kwong replied and said that when he saw the post he laughed for a very long time. "I really have no idea, I was born like this. I can only try to pay more attention to my appearance." Two days ago he posted on social platform and admitted that show scheduling wise THE SNOWBALL ON A SUNNY DAY was less than a half of the favorite NIGHT KING. He felt that his movie was a dark horse but was unwilling to just be also-ran. "We have our clientele, entire families young and old, those who love to watch detailed emotions, those who prefer art and literature. I have seen many cinemas were almost sold out today. I am very grateful to have some viewers' recognition, and the word of mouth is spreading. In comparison to NIGHT KING's overwhelmingly one-sided good word of mouth, ours is only considered above average. We only want to do our best, just like in my message to Brother Tze Wah (Dayo Wong Tze Wah) over a years ago I wrote, 'I don't want you to leave me in the dust!'" Yung Tsz Kwong stressed that he did not have the resource to hire "mercenaries" to promote and absolutely would not consider hiring "dark mercenaries". He would make movies he believes in with his conscience.
The Dayo Wong Tze Wah and Sammi Cheng Sau Man starred Lunar New Year movie NIGHT KING (YEH WONG) has been a big success since its release. Its box office in Hong Kong and Macau has accumulated more than 11 million (Hong Kong dollars, the same below) on the first day of its release, set a new record for the opening of Hong Kong Chinese New Year films, become "the top Lunar New Year movie opening box office in Hong Kong history", and break Wong Tze Wah's personal box office record. At the same time, the strong appeal of NIGHT KING has allowed it to be scheduled for more than 900 screenings in Hong Kong on the opening day of the film and broken the record of Lunar New Year films in the past decade. Repeatedly achieving good results, NIHGT KING exceeded the 20 million mark at the box office yesterday. The official social platform of NIGHT KING posted a message to thank the audience, laughing and saying that "On Chak Hau everyone in EJ are well spoken" and thanked all the "bosses" for their support.
Wong Tze Wah, together with director Jack Ng Wai Lun and his new film NIGHT KING's costars Fish Liw Chi Yu, Alan Yeung Wai Lun, etc. went to a cinema in Mong Kok to attend a promotional event and distributed lai see and smiling esame balls, and the atmosphere was enthusiastic.
Dressed in the style of "Brother Foon" that day for his appearance, Wong Tze Wah said with a smile that he originally planned to attend only in underwear; but seeing that everyone was very serious, he decided to show off his authentic "Brother Foon" style. As for when he would appear with Sammi again, he said that he has already made an appointment that day; but because Sammi has a busy schedule recently, he advised her to eat another bowls of pho at home to replenish her energy. Wong Tze Wah also said with a smile that if the box office performance would be satisfactory, he has been thinking about what kind of benefits he should give back to the fans.
In addition to actively promoting Chinese New Year movies, Wong Tze Wah also claimed to be qualified to become a promotional ambassador for Mong Kok. He said, "Mongkok really has a lot of things to do. It has flash cards for you to buy, and sneaker street has been completely changed. In short I advise people all over the world to come to Mong Kok when they have time, and stay in Hong Kong to consume." As for how he appeared in Mong Kok without being noticed by passers-by, he joked that he would not reveal that and joked that he might use cotton blanket as a cover.
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