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Wilson Yip, Tonny Jan, Raymond Wong, Wu Jing

The Wong Jing directed family film TREASURE HUNT (MO GA JI BO) yesterday held a press conference in Beijing but only Wong Jing attended. The film was Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi and her son Lucas Tse's first on screen appearance. Wong Jing had nothing but praise for them and also pointed out that this film was real first film of Pak Chi's comeback.

Wong Jing said that Lucas was very energetic on the set and Pak Chi was more mature than before. Pak Chi used to be a very lively and wild girl, now her acting has matured a lot perhaps due to her experience. Wong Jing pointed out that Pak Chi in the film played a commercial director with a happy family. Dior Cheng Yi Kin played Cheung Pak Chi's husband in the film while Lucas played Cheung Pak Chi's lovable son.

Earlier some said that Cheung Pak Chi would come back to make a Derek Yee Tung Sing film. Did Wong Jing steal her away from Yee Tung Sing? Wong Jing seriously said, "I don't steal anyone away from anyone, Pak Chi's original plan was to make my TREASURE HUNT after Yee Tung Sing's film, but I don't know what problem they had in communication. Finally Pak Chi made my movie. Then she made ALL'S WELL ENDS WELL 2011 (JUI KEUNG HEI SI). Thus TREASURE HUNT was the real first film contract that she signed on her comeback."

The Wong Jing directed TREASURE INN (CHOI SUN HAT JANG) was a big hit in early July in the Mainland and made almost 100 million at the box office. This time TREASURE HUNT was a family film, all the comedy was logical. Wong Jing even mentioned that since TREASURE INN many film critics' views on him changed, which he was very encouraged about.

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1 SANCTUM

d. Alister Grierson

Richard Roxburgh, Ioan Gruffudd, Rhys Wakefield

Donna Chu Kit Yi's trendy women brand Donna Chu Studio lately officially opened at Admiralty Pacific Place. Yesterday at the opening ceremony many friends came in support. They included Meg Lam Kin Ming, Raymond Wong Pak Ming, Rain Li Choi Wa, Joyce Chan Yin Hung and others.

Wong Pak Ming revealed that his Lunar New year film ALL'S WELL ENDS WELL 2011 (JUI KEUNG HEI SI) made over 150 million in the Mainland and 19 million in Hong Kong as of two days ago. He said, "The film is deeply popular in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. (Would you celebrate?) Film stars are busy but they were very happy when they heard the news!" Wong Pak Ming also pointed out that next year he might not work on ALL'S WELL ENDS WELL series and plan to make another subject instead.

8 MR. AND MRS. INCREDIBLE

Can : Sun Kei Hup Nui

Lit : Wonder Couple

d. Vincent Kok Tak Siu

Louis Koo Tin Lok, Sandra Ng Kwan Yu

Rating : IIA

Length : 100 mins.

Opening January 31 2011

Opening February 3 2011 in Malaysia

Site : http://www.facebook.com/Mr.Mrs.Incredible

[ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ]

In ancient China, superhero Huan falls in love with a female superhero

called Red. They decide to retire and move to a small village for the

sake of starting a family. Five years passes and they now live a happy

and quiet life until a martial arts competition is being held in the

very village they live. They plan to leave the village for good but end

up being tangled in a conspiracy to murder the champion. To find out the

identity of the mastermind, Huan and Red must don superhero costumes one

more time in the name of justice.

5 THE GREEN HORNET

d. Michel Gondry

Seth Rogan, Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun), Cameron Diaz

2 ALL'S WELL ENDS WELL 2011

1 I LOVE HONG KONG

Can : Ngor Oi HK Heung Sum Man Shui

Lit : I Love HK Happy Hail

d. Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Chung Shu Kai

Tony Leung Ka Fai, Sandra Ng Kwan Yu,

Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Anita Yuen Wing Yi

Aarif Rahman (Lee Chi Ting), Fala Chen,

Stanley Fung Shui Fan, Wong Cho Nam,

Lam Suet, Lok Wing,

Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Mag Lam Yan Tung,

Wayne Lai Yiu Cheung, Mak Cheung Ching, Raymond Wong Ho Yin,

Pierre Ngo Ka Nin, King Kong,

Michael Miu Kiu Wai, Felix Wong Yat Wa,

Wu Ma, Jim Chim Shui Man, Maggie Siu Mei Kei, Maggie Cheung Ho Yi,

Hui Siu Hung, Sheung Tin Ngor, Yuen Siu Cheung, Mak Ling Ling,

Alfred Cheung Kin Ting, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Tin Kai Man,

Ron Ng Cheuk Hei, Tse Suet Sum, Koni Lui Wai Yi,

Samantha Ko Hoi Ning, Fong Yi Kei, Jacqueline Law Man Chong,

Angela Tong Ying Ying, Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Christine Kuo,

Sire Ma Choi, Joyce Cheng Yun Yi, JJ Jia (Ga Hiu Sun), Peng Kin Sun,

Mr. C, Shum Cheuk Ying, Macy Chen Mei Si, Jeanette Leung Ching Kok,

Bak Leung Gum, Chiang Chi Kwong, Emily Kwan Bo Wai,

Patrick Tam Kin Won, Wong Ho Shun, Matthew Ko Kwan Yin, Yuen Wai Ho,

Elaine Yiu Chi Ling, vivian Yeo (Yeung Sau Wai), Susan Shaw Yam Yam,

Shuet Nei, Lee Lung Kei, Wong Ching, Peter Lai Pei Tak, Lee Fung,

Ting Yu, Lo Chun Shun, Joe Junior, Dai Yiu Ming,

Yu Fung, Chung Chun Nei, Terence Siufay, Lam Sing Bun, Lau Wai Wong,

Wu Hung Kwan, Lam Si Kit, Chan Hung Shek, Chan Kwok Fung,

Ng Yip Kwan, Chow Chi Man, Tse Tung Man, Cilla Kung (Lok Tung),

Lee Ka, Chan Wing Nam, Michael Tse Tin Wa, Phoebe Hui Wing,

Rating : IIA

Length : 105 mins.

Opening February 3 2011

Official Site : http://ilovehongkong2011.com/

[ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ]

Ng Shun returns with his wife Shun-Soh and three children to celebrate

Ng Kin's 60th birthday. Unknown to Kin, his son has gotten into trouble

and is plotting for him to take the rap. At the same time, Long, a

swindler who conned money from the neighbours 30 years ago is now a

property tycoon. He promises to pay each of the 30 neighbours HK$100

million as compensation as long as a representative of each household

returns to the estate on Lunar New Year's Eve. A mad rush ensues as Shun

and his family tries to gather the old neighbours to avoiding missing

the bonanza.

"The strongest in the universe" Donnie Yen Chi Tan last year reached 800 million in total box office alone. He was also the only Hong Kong actors to be invited to appear in the EXPERIENCE CHINA ad, proving his draw. To support Hong Kong film, Chi Tan earlier attended an event with the Chief Executive and his wife and took the chance to reflect the problems that the local film industry faced. He even received the First Lady's reply, "We definitely support it, we would always spend money to watch movies."

Chi Tan earlier was named the ocean conservation ambassador and at the event he was arranged to dine with Chief Executive Donald Tsang Yam Kuen and his wife. The hot blooded Chi Tan of course would not miss the chance to discuss the local film industry with them. "I asked Mr. and Mrs. Chief Executive to support Hong Kong films more, fight piracy, illegal online download and other activities. Mrs. Tsang replied, 'We definitely support it, we would always spend money to watch movies.' Then I joked, 'Then you have to see ALL'S WELL ENDS WELL 2011 (JUI KEUNG HEI SI)!' Due to the topic of the evening was ocean conservation, to avoid getting too far from the topic we only chatted a little. I guarantee that they would remember this because Hong Kong film is very important and valuable property and culture."

If he would have another chance to run into them again, what would Chi Tan want to fight for on behalf of the local film industry? "Shooting on location in Hong Kong actually is somewhat troublesome. I understand that Hong Kong is a small place, we can't cause traffic jams. Yet the lack of shoot location is a problem too. I hope we would be able to find a way that would work for everyone. Later I will have several modern films that want to shoot in Hong Kong!"

After being the tought guy, Chi Tan immediately returned to his tender side when asked about his Lunar New Year wish. "I wish to be able to properly enjoy some quality time with my wife and children, cherish every second, cultivate relationships and enjoy the joy of parenthood. I also wish for good health for everyone." Chi Tan last year made over 800 million in China and Hong Kong total box office. Would he like another break through this year? "Whether I break it or not is unimportant, I can't control the box office. I only want to do my best and be able to answer to the audience. Winning back No. 1 word of mouth is enough." In addition, martial art master Chi Tan in the future had intention to drop his armor and play new characters with more clear cut layers. "I want to keep making good movies, play different characters. I don't want to keep doing the 'same old thing'. I have to keep improving in acting and give the audience more freshness. (What kind of character would you like to play?) In ALL'S I also have a break through. I have to add to my range, keep honing my acting, make more movies that are able to spread positive energy. This is what I want to do." Chi Tan has always taken great care of his wife. When he had time he definitely would "follow" his wife. Earlier they appeared at a hospital, his every move was more than attentive to his wife. Rumor of another child spread. Chi Tan mysteriously said, "I have a joyous event! The release of ALL'S WELL ENDS WELL 2011."

9 LET THE BULLETS FLY

d. Jiang Wen

Chow Yun Fat, Jiang Wen, Ge You,

Carina Lau Ka Ling, Chen Kun

6 SHAOLIN

Can : Sun Siu Lum Ji

Lit : NEW SHAOLIN TEMPLE

d. Benny Chan Muk Sing

Jackie Chan, Andy Lau Tak Wa,

Nicholas Tse Ting Fung, Fan Bingbing,

Jason Wu Jing, Yu Shaoqun

Rating : IIB

Length : 131 mins.

Opening January 27 2011

Official Site : http://shaolinmovie.emp.hk/

[ THE FILM CATALOGUE ]

China is plunged into strife as feuding warlords try to expand their power by warring over neighboring lands. Fuelled by his success on the battlefield, young and arrogant Hao Jie sneers at Shaolin's masters when he beats one of them in a duel. But the pride comes before a fall. When his own family is wiped out by a rival warlord, Hao is forced to take refuge with the monks. As the civil unrest spreads and the people suffer, Hao and the Shaolin masters are forced to take a fiery stand against the evil warlords. They launch a daring plan of rescue and escape.

5 MR. AND MRS. INCREDIBLE

Can : Sun Kei Hup Nui

Lit : Wonder Couple

d. Vincent Kok Tak Siu

Louis Koo Tin Lok, Sandra Ng Kwan Yu

Rating : IIA

Length : 100 mins.

Opening January 31 2011

Opening February 3 2011 in Malaysia

Site : http://www.facebook.com/Mr.Mrs.Incredible

[ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ]

In ancient China, superhero Huan falls in love with a female superhero

called Red. They decide to retire and move to a small village for the

sake of starting a family. Five years passes and they now live a happy

and quiet life until a martial arts competition is being held in the

very village they live. They plan to leave the village for good but end

up being tangled in a conspiracy to murder the champion. To find out the

identity of the mastermind, Huan and Red must don superhero costumes one

more time in the name of justice.

4 TANGLED

d. Nathan Greno, Byron Howard

English Voices: Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, Donna Murphy

Disney Animation

3 THE GREEN HORNET

d. Michel Gondry

Seth Rogan, Jay Chou (Chow Kit Lun), Cameron Diaz

2 ALL'S WELL ENDS WELL 2011

1 I LOVE HONG KONG

Can : Ngor Oi HK Heung Sum Man Shui

Lit : I Love HK Happy Hail

d. Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Chung Shu Kai

Tony Leung Ka Fai, Sandra Ng Kwan Yu,

Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Anita Yuen Wing Yi

Aarif Rahman (Lee Chi Ting), Fala Chen,

Stanley Fung Shui Fan, Wong Cho Nam,

Lam Suet, Lok Wing,

Bosco Wong Chung Chak, Mag Lam Yan Tung,

Wayne Lai Yiu Cheung, Mak Cheung Ching, Raymond Wong Ho Yin,

Pierre Ngo Ka Nin, King Kong,

Michael Miu Kiu Wai, Felix Wong Yat Wa,

Wu Ma, Jim Chim Shui Man, Maggie Siu Mei Kei, Maggie Cheung Ho Yi,

Hui Siu Hung, Sheung Tin Ngor, Yuen Siu Cheung, Mak Ling Ling,

Alfred Cheung Kin Ting, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Tin Kai Man,

Ron Ng Cheuk Hei, Tse Suet Sum, Koni Lui Wai Yi,

Samantha Ko Hoi Ning, Fong Yi Kei, Jacqueline Law Man Chong,

Angela Tong Ying Ying, Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Christine Kuo,

Sire Ma Choi, Joyce Cheng Yun Yi, JJ Jia (Ga Hiu Sun), Peng Kin Sun,

Mr. C, Shum Cheuk Ying, Macy Chen Mei Si, Jeanette Leung Ching Kok,

Bak Leung Gum, Chiang Chi Kwong, Emily Kwan Bo Wai,

Patrick Tam Kin Won, Wong Ho Shun, Matthew Ko Kwan Yin, Yuen Wai Ho,

Elaine Yiu Chi Ling, vivian Yeo (Yeung Sau Wai), Susan Shaw Yam Yam,

Shuet Nei, Lee Lung Kei, Wong Ching, Peter Lai Pei Tak, Lee Fung,

Ting Yu, Lo Chun Shun, Joe Junior, Dai Yiu Ming,

Yu Fung, Chung Chun Nei, Terence Siufay, Lam Sing Bun, Lau Wai Wong,

Wu Hung Kwan, Lam Si Kit, Chan Hung Shek, Chan Kwok Fung,

Ng Yip Kwan, Chow Chi Man, Tse Tung Man, Cilla Kung (Lok Tung),

Lee Ka, Chan Wing Nam, Michael Tse Tin Wa, Phoebe Hui Wing,

Rating : IIA

Length : 105 mins.

Opening February 3 2011

Official Site : http://ilovehongkong2011.com/

[ CINEMA ONLINE MALAYSIA ]

Ng Shun returns with his wife Shun-Soh and three children to celebrate

Ng Kin's 60th birthday. Unknown to Kin, his son has gotten into trouble

and is plotting for him to take the rap. At the same time, Long, a

swindler who conned money from the neighbours 30 years ago is now a

property tycoon. He promises to pay each of the 30 neighbours HK$100

million as compensation as long as a representative of each household

returns to the estate on Lunar New Year's Eve. A mad rush ensues as Shun

and his family tries to gather the old neighbours to avoiding missing

the bonanza.

Raymond Wong Pak Ming gives laisee to Louis Koo

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