Thursday, April 25, 2024

[2024.04.26] KEVIN CHU KAM YIN BEGINS TRAINING FOR NEW FILM NEXT MONTH

Jolie Chan likes to drink and has been black out drunk

Kevin Chu Kam Yin has been in action and gun training in preparation for a new film
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Kevin Chu Kam Yin and Jolie Chan Yat Suen yesterday attended the announcement of Asia's first A.I. cellar club. Chu Kam Yin did not dare to admit that he could drink, instead he would tell others he did not know how to drink. Hence he has been forced to drink. He revealed that after he got drunk he would become quite a bother and would talk nonstop. However he has not gotten into any trouble after drinking. Has he made his feelings known to a girl after drinking? He said no. "For something that important you have to be sober, otherwise you are disrespecting her."

Speaking of work, he revealed that in May he would work on a crime action film in Hong Kong. Before hand he had gun and action training, in which he had to learn the basics like kicking and punching. The shoot would begin at the end of May and last until August. Although the weather would be scorching, he said that he liked to work. With work he would be happy.

[2024.04.26] LOUIS KOO PRAISES CECILIA CHOI AS THE MOST CAPABLE FIGHTER IN THE ENTIRE FILM

Louis Koo reveals that Cecilia Choi needs ice for her swollen face after getting hit

Richie Jen appears with Aaron Kwok and receives cheers

Raymond Lam is rather pleased with the positive reviews online
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Richie Jen, Aaron Kwok, Sammo Hung, director Soi Cheang, Louis Koo 

Sammo Hung, his son Timmy Hung (back right), daughter in law Janet Chow (left) and their children 

"4 youths of the Walled City" German Cheung, Tony Wu, Raymond Lam and Terrance Lau

Philip Ng revealed that after spending a long time on fight scenes, he was so tired that his brain lacked oxygen and he fainted for several seconds

In the film Cecilia Choi has to slap Louis Koo with all her might, seeing him having to apply ice she feels deeply guilty.
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Director Soi Cheang Pou Soi, stars Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Richie Jen (Yam Yim Chai), Raymond Lam Fung, Terrance Lau Chun Him, Tony Wu Tsz, German Cheung Man Kit, Philip Ng Won Lung, Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Cecilia Choi Sze Wan and others yesterday appeared at the film TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING)'s charity premiere. Playing the killer in the film, Aaron Kwok Fu Sing made a surprise appearance and everyone cheered.

Sing Sing before taking the stage embraced director Cheang Pou Soi and Hung Kam Bo. He introduced his film character Killer King, a buddy of the Koo Tin Lok played Tornado. He also had a good son, who happened to be Lam Fung. Lam Fung waved to him in the audience. Sing Sing joked, "Good boy." He also said that this special performance was completely due to his good friend and director Cheang Pou Soi's invitation. He also asked everyone to support the film and cheer for Hong Kong films.

Cecilia Choi Sze Wan revealed that in the film she had to slap Koo Tin Lok, from which even now she did not dare to face him. Because in the film she had to really slap Goo Jai, so much so that Goo Jai needed to apply ice to his face. She said, "So on the set I kept apologizing to Goo Jai. I also said, 'Mr. Koo, sorry.'" When the host asked her how many takes, she awkwardly said that she did not dare to say. Later when Goo Jai came to the stage, Koo Tin Lok was asked who was the most capable fighter. He joked, "In the entire film the most capable fighter had to be Choi Sze Wan. Because she shot so many takes, she hit all night. She slapped me until I went deaf. She is the most outstanding."

Lam Fung revealed that his character required him to shave his head. He thanked the director and the art director, because after shaving his head his fights became very crisp. For fight scenes he threw up many times and each time would take 10 or 20 takes. In the film everyone has hit him, but it was well worth all the hardship. Wu Tsz Tung injured his chin during the ending shoot and went to the hospital for 14 stitches. The brothers even came up with a nickname for him, "Brother Busted Mouth".

Hung Kam Bo, Goo Jai and Siu Chai spoke the media together. Hung Kam Bo expressed hope that the film would be able to bring back action films, so the stunt people could return to the industry. He hoped to be able to cultivate the new generation. Once stating that he would like to win the "Best Director" award, would he like to direct a movie? He said that if someone would hire him he would direct again. Koo Tin Lok immediately agreed. Hung Kam Bo joked, "Then you have to write up the contract now."

Siu Chai said that he was very happy to receive Goo Jai's invitation to participate in the film, so he was able to support even more new actors. Because he saw how rough but seriously giving their all the new generation actors worked, he also said that at first he thought playing the villain he would only have dramatic scenes and no action scenes. He did not expect to have to fight Lam Fung. Siu Chai in the film had to shave his head. He considered if make up would take five hours before and after, if he shaved his head they would save two hours so everyone could rest more.

Hung Kam Bo admitted that performing in the film was not easy at all, because it was shot during the pandemic. At the time everyone was worried, but once the production began they forgot to worry. The result was also great. Which actor had the most potential to become an action actor? Hung Kam Bo joked that it was him, later he also said Goo Jai. He did not have many scenes with the new actors, but they all took a lot of risks.

Goo Jai was asked about Choi Sze Wan slapping him until his ears were ringing. He said, "That scene took 7 or 8 takes, on the set I told Choi Sze Wan to hit as hard as she could. I didn't expect her to throw everything she had into it, my face was swollen from her slaps. Because the shoot kept going, I had to apply ice." Speaking of the film being selected for the Cannes Film Festival Midnight Screening, Koo Tin Lok said that he would try to attend.

Lam Fung, Lau Chun Him, Wu Tsz Tung and Cheung Man Kit have become good friends due to this film and formed "Kowloon 4". Lam Fung has received online praises that he could be nominated for the Hong Kong Film Awards next year. He said that he has snuck online to look at the comments and was pleased to the audience's overwhelmingly positive reviews, the cast's months of contribution have not gone wasted, and he thanked the director for creating many memorable characters. Was he confident about a nomination? Lam Fung joked, "I have never attended the Hong Kong Film Awards before, thank you everyone for your attention and concern. I too have noticed the online comments. I know almost everyone likes the movies."

Lau Chun Him returned from Taiwan to attend the premiere. He joked that earlier while he was promoting his Taiwan series he was absent from the film promotion and his three onscreen brothers Lam Fung, Wu Tsz Tung and Cheung Man Kit complained. Later he would participate in audience appreciation events.

Philip Ng Won Lung said that he would not hold back in their fight scenes, otherwise they would not be entertaining. He also praised that each actor were very well prepared. Before hand they have all completed a month long training. Lau Chun Him said that in one scene we worked until someone almost fainted. "The scene fought for over 20 hours, from daylight to darkness, from darkness to daylight. As the shoot neared its end, Ng Won Lung leaned on my leg and fainted for several seconds." Ng Won Lung explained that perhaps at the moment they fought for a long time. In addition he had to fight one against four, he was so tired that his brain was oxygen deprived. Lau Chun Him joked that he was a little pleased for knocking him down. Ng Won Lung also praised them for being able to be an action actor. Lam Fung said that he did not fight seriously until this one. He hoped to be able to work on another fight scene again. Lau Chun Him also said that he was interested in action films, now he has begun studying taekwondo.

In addition, Hung Kam Bo's son and daughter in law Timmy Hung Tin Ming and Janet Chow Ka Wai brought their sons to show support. Both grandsons frequently hug Grandpa.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

[2024.04.25] NICK CHEUNG NO LONGER RESISTS INTERNET MOVIE

Nick Cheung keeps on praising his wife Esther Ho 

One child is enough for Niki Chow for now, as she has no plan to try for another
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Nick Cheung Ka Fai, Niki Chow Lai Kei and Michael Tong Man Lung two nights ago at the KITEC attended the film SUSPECT (CHIU YI SUN TAM)'s premiere. Ka Fai in the film played a cop with hyperthymesia, but in reality he often had no memory at all.

Ka Fai was asked if in real life his memory was good? He said that at work it was pretty good. When he made a TVB costume series, he had no problem with a page or two of dialogue; but because shooting at day and night, some scenes had three pages of lines and he had no time to memorize them. He could only rely on his natural talent. He explained, "People would feel why even the lead couldn't memorize them, but we don't even have time to sleep. Of course this isn't an excuse." Ka Fai also sid that outside of work he could very easily forget. Would he leave what mattered in life for his wife Esther Kwan Wing Ho to handle? He joked, "No, she would ask me back. As long as everyone remember then we would, if we couldn't then we couldn't." His wife Kwan Wing Ho has been praised for being frozen in age after her commercial aired. Ka Fai immediately sang her praises. "She is hot. (Even when you look at her at home you still say hot?) Sure, I say she may be old but she is still pretty for her age; when she was young she was pretty too, then when she grew older she was still just as pretty. (You have good eyes?) She is the one who got lucky." With his wife's upkeep skills, would he have any pressure? Would he have to maintain better? Ka Fai took the opportunity to pat himself on the back. "Don't you see me always hiding her at home? I am handsome myself so why would I have any pressure. I have mixed heritage, a Panyu Guangzhou mix."

As for SUSPECT becoming a "internet feature" in the mainland, would he mind? Ka Fai said no. "The position of an actor is to act well, not to make decisions. This time the story and the character elements are very rich. I think few actor would turn it down once getting the script. As an actor I would do my best, as for when would it be released? Where would it be released? I have nothing to do with those." Speaking of people online saying that even he made "internet features", Ka Fai said, "I didn't deliberately make the 'internet feature'. I can't eliminate the possibility that in the future whether I would work on an 'internet feature' or not. If I would run into a tempting character or team I would participate." Chow Lai Kei was rumored to be pregnant again last year. Ka Fai jokingly answered on her behalf. "She gave birth already." Chow Lai Kei clarified that she truly did not have a second child, for now she would not consider having another. She said, "I am already having a rough time with raising my son. I am doing everything myself. Later when he would be promoted to K2, I probably would come back to work and could go to the mainland a little. (Would you rather raise your son or work?) I would rather work. (Has your husband helped with your son?) Our son prefers Mommy more." Ka Fai comforted her by saying that the hardship of raising a child was limited.

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

[2024.04.24] FOR THE WEEK STARTING SATURDAY, APRIL 20 2024

For the week starting Saturday, April 20 2024 (Week 16)

VIUTV CHILL CLUB CHART


  5 CONNECTED
  Can : Gor Din
  Gigi Cheung Man Chi

  4 EMERGENCY
  Can : Gung Gup Ying Bin Toh Sun Fat
  Pandora

  3 CURRENT HONORARY CONSULTANT
  Can : Yin Yam Wing Yu Goo Mun
  CY Chan Chung Chak

  2 BEAUTIFUL MEN ILLUSTRATED
  Can : Mei Nam Ji Gam Toh
  Amy Tang Lai Ying


  1 MOSHIMO BOKKUSU
  Can : Yu Gor Din Wa Ting
  Lokman Yeung

[2024.04.24] RAYMOND LAM WORRIES THAT HIS FIGHT SCENES WOULD MAKE HIS DAUGHTER CRY

Tony Wu, Raymond Lam, and German Cheung take the fight to the air in their new film
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Raymond Lam, cousin Rosina Lam, friends Tavia Yeung and Ron Ng

Ron Ng and rumored girlfriend Hana Kuk sit with a row in between and have zero interaction throughout

Jamie Chik and husband Michael Miu show their support for Raymond Lam

Tony Wu receives a cake from friends for his belated birthday
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Raymond Lam Fung, German Cheung Man Kit, and Tony Wu Tsz Tung two nights ago attended their new film TWILIGHT OF THE WARRIORS: WALLED IN (GAU LUNG SING JAI JI WAI SING) celebrity friendly screening. Last Tuesday (the 16th) was Wu Tsz Tung's 32nd birthday, Raymond Wong Ho Yin and Kevin Chu Kam Yin suddenly brought out a birthday cake and surprised him with a celebration. Lam Fung even invited his cousin Rosina Lam Ha Mei, friends Ron Ng Cheuk Hei, Tavia Yeung Sin Hiu, Michael Miu Kiu Wai and his wife Jamie Chik Mei Chun for a rare reunion and everyone had a lot of fun. Per media request they were "giving hearts", but because they were not used to it everyone looked awkward; then Ng Cheuk Hei during a photo opportunity impersonated Lam Fung and "chok", which Lam Fung jokingly dubbed as "Ng Chok Hei".

Aside from support from friends, Cheung Man Kit and Wu Tsz Tung said that their families were also present. However Lam Fung pointed out that because his wife and daughter were not in Hong Kong, his wife would not be able to enjoy the film until later. His daughter might not be able to yet, as he said, "Because this film is rated category IIB, the visuals are more impactful and might not be suitable for my daughter to see. My wife also worries that our daughter would see me getting hit in the film and cry." Wu Tsz Tung said that he too had the same problem, because he prohibited his 4 and 8 year old nephew and niece from coming they were acting up.

Have they thought about the benefits they would give if the box office performance would be ideal? Lam Fung boldly said, "It's the boss' call, he can tell me to do whatever he wants. I am a great employee." As for the mainland advanced ticket sales being only average, Lam Fung said that instead many mainland friends after seeing the trailer were very interested in the film. They also praised that this was a movie that depicted the Kowloon Walled City in such detail, they hoped through film to show the entire world this place that very much represented Hong Kong. "The Kowloon Walled City was a very representative place, such a tiny place like Kowloon Walled City was said to be the capital. Everything inside really represented that era, I hope to be able to bring the audience around the world into the Kowloon Walled City." The trio also revealed that later they would attend the mainland premiere together and even visit 5 cities on a tour; on their first promotional tour in the mainland, Cheung Man Kit and Wu Tsz Tung were really looking forward to it. They would properly practice their Putonghua to communicate with the mainland audience. Lam Fung joked, "Anyone who understands Cantonese would understand Tsz Tung's Putonghua." Wu Tsz Tung looked forward to Lam Fung taking them to enjoy the cuisine. However Lam Fung felt that they might not have time, because the schedule was rather intense.

Ng Cheuk Hei, Yeung Sin Hiu and Lam Fung already worked together as early as 2003 on the series TWIN OF BROTHERS. Yeung Sin Hiu said that on this night she dropped her husband and child to support Lam Fung. Because they have been busy on their own they rarely saw each other, even their children might not have the chance to meet and become friends. She said, "I have only see Ah Fung's daughter in photos, I have never seen her in person. I really look forward to his daughter meeting my children." Ng Cheuk Hei pointed out that from the trailer he already felt bad for Lam Fung because of all the fight scenes. Would the three of them want to work together on a series again? Yeung Sin Hiu felt that it would depend on fate and claimed that she was busy with taking care of her child only. She even had help from her family, but both hunks have been busy with work. Ng Cheuk Hei heard and joked that Lam Fung has already "treated them to lemon". "You are willing, I am willing, but Lam Fung isn't willing! I have suggested making a TWIN OF BROTHERS sequel or film edition, but he declined. He said that he was too old to show (back then in the series he bared his rear in a bathing scene)." However Ng Cheuk Hei also revealed that he and Lam Fung would work on a modern series soon. In addition, Ng Cheuk Hei's rumored girlfriend Hana Kuk Chi Kiu and her sister also came to see the film, but they did not go to the interview areas like other artists. They went directly into the cinema instead and sat two rows from Ng Cheuk Hei. They had no interaction at all, but Kuk Chi Kiu appeared to be in good spirit as she complied to media requests for photos and even gave the victory sign. Meanwhile Ng Cheuk Hei sat with Yeung Sin Hiu and Lam Fung, Lam Fung even hand fed him snacks.

[2024.04.23] CARLOS CHAN FLIES TO CHICAGO FOR AN AWARDS

Carlos Chan heads to Chicago to accept the award

Carlos Chan takes time for a pilgrimage and his excitement is beyond words
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Carlos Chan Ka Lok starred in the Emperor Motion Picture WE ARE FAMIILY (CHOOK JO GA YUN) took part in the 18th season Asian Pop Up Cinema film festival in Chicago. The film was screened on the closing night, at the same time Chan Ka Lok received the Bright Star Award. He and director Benny Lau Wai Hang flew to Chicago to attend and had close distance interaction with viewers there. However his pregnant wife Shiga Lin did not tag along. Ka Lok admitted that this trip was very memorable. "I was rather sentimental when accepting the award on the stage!"

While attending the film festival, Ka Lok and Director Lau appeared at a post screening share. Ka Lok was surprised by the quality of the questions viewers asked, as they looked at things rather in depth. However always the perfectionist, he stated that he had a little regret. "I have yet to use English to directly interact. I had to go through a translator. Ultimately I couldn't express my experience 100% to the audience. I hope the next time I could use English so they would be able to understand my thinking even more."

Coming to Chicago, aside from attending the film festival and accepting the award, Ka Lok and Director Lau also went to the Bulls home court for photos. Ka Lok said that when he was little he really loved watching Michael Jordan playing basketball. Now he was able to take time before work with the director to visit the local team Chicago Bulls' home court, he considered a wish of many years to be fulfilled.

Monday, April 22, 2024

[2024.04.23] STEPHEN CHOW FORMS TEAM WITH "PROJECT E"?

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Stephen Chow Sing Chi earlier announced that the production start of the film WOMEN'S SOCCER, which went on a recruitment drive that attracted many female stars to offer their services. As seen in recent mainland related documents, the film has been titled as "Project E". The story would feature "The kung fu and soccer fusion Emei team to participate in the women's soccer Asian championship cup". Of course it would add in comedic elements. Both are about kung fu and soccer, would its performance surpass the classic film SHAOLIN SOCCER? We will have to wait and see.