[2022.06.23] KEVIN CHENG HAS NO SAY IN HAVING ANOTHER CHILD

Kevin Cheng feels that the best response to nonsense is no response
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Kevin Cheng's mood is unaffected by gossip

Dada Chan says that she is no match for Rebecca Zhu in a fight
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Kevin Cheng says that his wife Grace Chan has not been affected by the DNA test challenge

Dada Chan and Rebecca Zhu play mistress vs. wife in a fight scene
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The film BURNING (FUN SUN) last night held a premiere. Actors Kevin Cheng Ka wing, Dada Chan Jing, Rebecca Zhu and Helena Law Lan attended.

Cheng Ka wing's wife Grace Chan Ho Lam would celebrate her 31st birthday today. Last night because she had to care for their sons at home she did not attend the premiere, but as in previous years they would celebrate as a couple at a hotel. This would be the seventh year already. Speaking of Grace's twin brother Derek's latest photo with their father led to online controversy, as Joseph Lam Chok offered HK$ 1 million for Derek to take a DNA test with his father. Chai Hoi Lam's sister Joyce responded on social media. "Mr. Lam, wouldn't 1 million be too little?" Lam also prepared to ask his mother to add to the offer. Would this incident ruin his mood to celebrate with his wife? Ka Wing replied, "The mood of those involved wasn't ruined, why would my mood be affect?" How did Grace and Derek feel? He said, "As far as I know everything is normal!" Speaking of big sister Joyce joking about Lam's 1 million offer being too little and Lam would ask his mother to add to it, Ka Wing said, "This is all personal perspective. I feel everyone is clear about what the goal is. It's nonsense. Not responding is the best response. I would say the same time if you ask me 100 times, if I keep answering and you keep asking he would just keep going. Why not put an end to it?" Did Lam Chok causing trouble upset him? He said that everyone had their own perspective, the most important was that he would be able to happily eat.

As for the birthday gift for his wife, Ka Wing joked, "It's a secret. I am not a romantic person, it wouldn't be a surprise. I don't need to surprise my wife either, as I am afraid of scaring her more than pleasing her. We are very solid. When she needs a computer I would give her one. It doesn't have to wait for birthdays." Would he try for another child on the birthday? He said, "Is that related? Let's have fun first on the birthday, once a year isn't good. I don't have to wait until the birthday to have fun. As for having a baby next time you ask my wife, it's not my call." Would he watch the movie to celebrate, as in it he and Chan Jing had many exciting passion scenes. Ka wing said, "Don't dig a hole for me to step into, she probably would watch it. If I watch it with her I can hold her back!"

Chan Jing said that she invited many couple friends to this premiere, because this time was like teaching material. She was the bad example while Rebecca Zhu was the good one. The audience would be able to consider and the next generation would be warned about interpersonal relationships. In the film Chu Chu and Dada had a fight scene. Chu Chu joked that Dada strangled her, Dada also said that Chu Chu with her dance background fought very well, but the most exciting was their 'bed sharing' scene with Ka Wing."

[2022.06.23] SEAN LAU AND WAI KA FAI WORK ON A HEAVY DUTY ACTION FILM

Sean Lau and Raymond Lam listen attentively to Director Wai Ka Fai's instructions
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Working with Sean Lau again, Charlene Choi says their chemistry is better than before

Raymond Lam learns a lot from working with Sean Lau

Joey Yung jokes that she visits the set to meet Sean Lau, much to friend Charlene Choi's dismay
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In 2007 Wai Ka Fai and Johnnie To Kei Fung directed MAD DETECTIVE (SAM TAM). Wai Ka Fai said that the film had nothing to do with DETECTIVE VS. SLEUTHS (SUN TAM DAI JIN). "MAD DETECTIVE was a movie that was more mild mannered and reserved, with more internal depictions and more literary; DETECTIVE VS. SLEUTHS tries to package the story with action, The characters have no connection at all, even the meaning of DETECTIVE is different. The 2007 MAD DETECTIVE had double meaning, describing Ching Wan as a mad great detective but as a 'little mad' detective; but the DETECTIVE VS. SLEUTHS' detective represented a group that did something illegal, then with torture to follow up on some unresolved cases and kill some people."

30 years since the god series THE GREED OF MAN, Wai Ka Fai and Sean Lau Ching have already become a dream team. While writing this script, Director Wai already determined in his mind that Lau Ching Wan would be the first choice of the lead Lee Chun. "As everyone knows, Ching Wan is a very outstanding actor. I really like the way I work with him. He really trusts me, and I also really trust him. On the first day of work, we didn't complete the direction of the entire film at all, we would give some space and try and see how the character would transform. Starting from Fong Chin Pok, to many film characters later, to now we have been the same way!"

Ching Wan recalled when Director Wai invited him, he directly agreed. "He wanted to make a story about DETECTIVE VS. SLEUTHS, and asked me if I would do it? Did I want to work with him? I answered, 'sure', that's how it was!" Working together again after over 10 years, Ching Wan felt that Director Wai wanted to cook up an all new film with a different style. "He wanted to make a genre that he has not made before, a very heavy duty action film. In comparison he excels the most in drama. This time we have to climb the mountain and dive into the sea, with explosions and car chases. This subject in his hands would have a different, innovative view!"

Ah Sa and Ching Wan worked together on GOOD TIMES, BED TIMES (LUEN SEUNG NEI DIK CHONG), FANTASIA (GWAI MA KONG SEUNG KUK) and other films. Working together again, Ah Sa admitted that she felt drastically different. "Earlier collaborations with Ching Wan were all comedies, very different from this time. Before maybe I was younger, I didn't have much to talk about with Ching Wan. Maybe he felt that I was a little slow. However this time the entire film was very intense, basically every scene was very intense. It was either car chases or building jumps, if not buildings then jumping into the sea. All were like extreme sports. Thus the feeling became everyone was in the same boat! Working with Ching Wan was very comfortable. He gave me a lot of encouragement. For each scene everyone would communicate very clearly because the shoot, because they had many dangerous stunts in them."

In the film Lam Fung played Ah Sa's husband. Ah Sa revealed, "I was more familiar with Ah Fung. Before shooting this scene we just finished a 4 month long television series production. Thus basically we were able to finish my scenes with him very quickly, because we were very certain about each other's work format; he of course was very charming, Ching Wan aged like fine wine. Of course she was not calling him old, he had many acting experience. In addition he truly could play anything. In each scene he would have different changes in his interpretation. Thus I must focus to handle him!"

Lam Fung agreed, saying that Ah Sa as a good partner in his show business career. Because they have known each other for a long time, he understood her very well. As soon as they took their marks they naturally had chemistry. However this time for them was a huge challenge. Aside from trying this type of characters for the first time, he also worked with Ah Sa and Ching Wan. He looked forward to it very much and was honored. Ching Wan was the actor many actors would like to work with. Lam Fung was no exception. "Before the shoot began, Brother Ching Wan already kept 'pocketing things' (advise) for me, because it was my first time with this type of roles, I was very excited inside. However more or less I was very nervous. In addition I have never worked with Director Wai. I didn't know about his production methods or how he wanted the actors to grasp the roles. Ching Wan however told me, 'No need to think too much, as long as whatever the director says, you do then you would be fine!" When she ran into director Wai during the official shoot, he was a very tempered person, very friendly and strong. Thus I was able o focus on the character very quickly."

[2022.06.23] YUMI WONG SWEARS TO BREAK THROUGH THE FLOWER VASE LABEL

Yumi Wong works on a watch ad
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Selected as one of the 100 Most Beautiful Faces for 5 years in a row, Malaysian artist Yumi Wong Sze Kei last year officially signed with Louis Koo Tin Lok's company to invade the Hong Kong market.

Yumi said that she arrived in Hong Kong in May and would put more time into the Hong Kong market. In Hong Kong she would participate in different film auditions. She would take part in movies, but for now she would not be able to announce the details. As for the role in the film, she revealed that she would have fight scenes and she was looking forward to them. She said, "This character would be very challenging. I would personally perform the stunts and not use a double. (How would you prepare for them?) I have studied kung fu, in addition I have always liked to exercise. Every week I would exercise on four to five days. I am confident in my physical abilities."

She continued, "At first because I was selected as one of the 100 Most Beautiful Faces people knew me. I hope through my hard work and substance to keep making break throughs and shatter the 'flower vase' label."

[2022.06.23] IRENE WAN USES A DOUBLE FOR SWIMMING SCENES

Christine Ng, Christy Wo, Irene Wan
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Irene Wan dresses up for friend Christy Wo's jewelry and watch exhibit

Christine Ng appears in Christy Wo's brand of jewelry and watch
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Irene Wan Bik Ha, Christine Ng Wing Mei and others yesterday attended their friend Christy Wo Hei man's wrist watch exhibit.

Speaking of work, Irene said that this year has been a full harvest. She revealed that at the end of the year she would begin work on MEI YUN YU (MERMAID). Irene revealed that because she almost drowned to death in childhood, she still had trauma and did not know how to swim. Thus, special effect would be used to coordinate with the under water scenes. She would use a double for swimming. She said, "The lead actor has been chosen, but for now could not be announced yet. The film would have a lot of emotional scenes, in the past I very rarely worked on this type of dark humor subject."

[2022.06.22] FOR THE WEEK ENDING SUNDAY, JUNE 19 2022

For the week ending Sunday June 19 2022

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10 DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA
    d. Simon Curtis
    Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith,
      Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter

  9 A MURDER ERASED
    Can : Bei Siu Suk Dik Hung Ong
    d. Dennis Law Sau Yiu
    Simon Yam Tat Wa, Maggie Siu Mei Kei, Eddie Cheung Siu Fai,
      DaDa Chan Jing, Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Lam Suet,
      Stephanie Che Yuen Yuen, Tony Ho Wa Chiu, Joe Junior,
      Ernesto de Sousa (So Ka Lok), Bob Lam Chi Pok, Jill Yeung Yan,
      Connie Lam Bo Yuk, Wong Chui Yee,
      ToTo Tong Pui Yee, Hugo Wu Chun Hin
      Rating : IIB
      Length : 108 mins.
      Opening June 16 2022
      Trailer : https://youtu.be/SMiB9bjdTpg

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    International narcotics officer CHOI, has been demoted by his superior officer MA to local duties after partaking in bribery in the line of work. He's assigned to a death scene investigation by YAN where the deceased, YUNG’s, body had laid undiscovered for eight years, and only recently discovered by maintenance workers during the renovation of an old block of flat. CHOI looks into CHIU as the prime suspect, and linking it to adultery with YUNG's widow PING as an accomplice. The case soon comes under scrutiny by a high-ranking court prosecutor SANTOS. Under his inquiries, the investigator becomes the investigated, and CHOI's actions fall under suspicion as all manner of inconsistencies come to light from his statement. YUNG was a man of many vices, with few crimes left untouched by his hand - rape, drug smuggling, blackmail and working alongside notorious gangster FAI WAI. Has CHOI framed a pair of innocents? How did this case end up becoming an unsolved one? Who was responsible for burying this case?

[ SCREEN DAILY ]
    A narcotics officer is assigned to a death scene investigation in which the body appears to have lain undiscovered for eight years. He identifies a suspect, linking the crime to adultery with the deceased's wife.

    However, when a high-ranking court prosecutor becomes involved, the investigator becomes the investigated and stands accused of trying to frame an innocent couple.

  8 JUJUTSU KAISEN: ZERO
    d. Park Sunghoo
    Japanese Animation
    Rating : IIA
    Length : 105 mins.
    Opening May 19 2022
    Teaser : https://youtu.be/xC-chvgpI9k

[ MCL CINEMA ]
    Yuta Okkotsu witnessed the death of his childhood sweetheart in a traffic accident.

    "Promise me we'll marry each other when we grow up!"

    Rika was turned into a cursed spirit. Haunted by her spirit, Okkotsu wanted to end his life.

    But he was taken to the Jujutsu High by the most powerful Jujutsu Sorcerer, Satoru Gojo.

    There, Okkotsu met his new classmates: Maki Zen'in, Toge Inumaki, and Panda.

    There, he made a decision.

    "I want to have the courage to live on!"

    "I'll break Rika's curse at Jujutsu High."
    On the other hand, a mysterious villain has shown up. He is none other than Suguru Geto, the man banished by Jujutsu High for the massacre of innocent lives in cold blood.

    Suguru wants to build a paradise of Jujutsu Sorcerers and eliminate all non-sorcerers.

    He will unleash a thousand curses in Shinjuku and Kyoto.

    Can Okkotsu stop Suguru before it's too late?

    Can he break Rika's curse?

  7 CHERRY MAGIC! THIRTY YEARS OF VIRGINITY CAN MAKE YOU A WIZARD?! THE MOVIE
    d. Taiki Kazama
    Keita Machida, Yutaro, Kodai Asaka, Eiji Akachu
      Benedict Wong, Xochitl Gomez, Michael Stuhlbarg, Rachel McAdams
  Rating : IIA
  Opening June 9 2022
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/GoJcekzK2LA

[ HONG KONG MOVIE 6 ]
    A romantic comedy TV series "CHERRY MAGIC! THIRTY YEARS OF VIRGINITY CAN MAKE YOU A WIZARD ?!" is about Adachi, who has acquired the "magic to read the minds of those he touches" after celebrating his 30th birthday as a virgin, and his office mate Kurosawa, who takes a liking to him.

    The movie adaptation is the sequel of this popular TV series. Adachi and Kurosawa are now in a relationship. While they are happily dating and enjoying their office romance, Adachi is offered a job transfer. Adachi is happy to have the chance to do the work he wants, but the new job is far away in Nagasaki, 1200 km away. Will their love have a happy ending?

  6 OPERATION MINCEMENT
    d. John Madden
    Colin Firth, Matthew Macfadyen, Kelly Macdonald, Penelope Wilton,
      Johnny Flynn, Jason Isaacs,

  5 EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE
    d. Dan Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
    Michelle Yeoh (Yeung Chi King), Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan,
      James Hong, Jamie Lee Curtis, Harry Shum Jr.

  4 THE LOST CITY
    d. Aaron Nee, Adam Nee
    Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Daniel Radcliffe,
      Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Brad Pitt, Oscar Nunez

  3 LIGHTYEAR
    d. Angus MacLane
    Disney Pixar Animation
    English Voices: Chris Evans, Keke Palmer, Peter Sohn,

  2 JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION
    d. Colin Trevorrow
    Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, DeWanda Wise, Isabella Sermon,
      Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Sam Neil,
      Omar Sy, BD Wong, Justice Smith, Daneilla Pineda

  1 TOP GUN MAVERICK
    d. Joseph Kosinski
    Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Miles Teller, Monica Barbaro,
      Val Kilmer, Lew Pullman, Glen Powell, Jon Hamm, Ed Harris

[2022.06.22] FOR THE WEEK STARTING SATURDAY, JUNE 18 2022

For the week starting Saturday, June 18 2022 (Week 25)

VIUTV CHILL CLUB CHART

  5 CAUTION WET FLOOR
  Can : Siu Sum Dei Wat
  MC Cheung Tin Fu

https://youtu.be/EzaD9VUCwRo

  4 DOODOODOO
  Terence Lam Ka Him

https://youtu.be/hBPAfqkF-Dg

  3 CHERLAS
  Choi Gat Si Dik Oi
  Hins Cheung King Hin

https://youtu.be/RyhF6pAAlPM

  2 STOLEN POEM
  Can : Sit Sit Si
  per se

https://youtu.be/A7tuIcrgu1U

  1 TOMORROW
  AGA (Kong Hoi Ka)

https://youtu.be/XwdlDlux8A4

[2022.06.22] JOSIE HO DELAYS FILM AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT OUT OF RESPECT FOR HER LATE MOTHER

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The late casino king Stanley Ho Hung Sun's second wife Lam King Ying on the 11th passed away due to cancer. Daughter Josie Ho Chiu Yi on the eve of her mother's passing learned that the film she produced with her husband Conroy Chan Chi Chung, EDGE OF THE WORLD, won an overseas award. Due to mixed emotions she did not announced the news right away. In sorrow she wished that her mother would be able to see her hard work from afar.

The Ho Chiu Yi and husband Chan Chi Chung produced film EDGE OF THE WORLD was selected for the Amsterdam Film Festival last year to compete for Best North American film and Best Director. However due to the pandemic the film festival was forced to cancel. This year the film festival resumed and films that were selected were able to compete again. Earlier the film festival took place and Chiu Yi learned that EDGE OF THE WORLD won Best Director. Chiu Yi originally wanted to announce the news right away, but the next day her mother Lam King Ying passed away. Chiu Yi held back her pain and bid her late mother farewell. Out of respect for her mother, Chiu Yi did not announce any news. After the pain eased with time, after almost two weeks she only made the announcement today.