[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

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  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.