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[2021.03.03] NG MAN TAT'S FUNERAL WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC IN LIEU OF MEMORIAL EVENT

March 2, 2021, 7:02 pm
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Tin Kai Man confirms that no memorial event will be held for Ng Man Tat
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Ng Man Tat passed away from liver cancer last Saturday at age 70. Services will take place on March 7th at the Universal Funeral Parlor in Hung Hom and the ceremony will be Christian. The funeral will take place the next day, after which the cremation will take place a the Cape Collinson Crematorium. The originally planned memorial event was cancelled in the end. Brother Tat's friend who was helping the family with the funerla, Tin Kai Man said that with the funeral, another memorial would not be too meaningful. Under the pandemic they did not want guests to take more risks, and the family would not be reminded of their pain again. Would Brother Tat's funeral be open to the public? He said, "Yes, the details will be announced later." Although he memorial was cancelled, the Hong Kong Film Award Association on social media shared a video of Brother Tat and Sandra Ng Kwan Yu as guest presenters at the 11th Hong Kong Film Awards. "On February 27 2021 (Saturday), the Hong Kong film industry lost an actor who brought a lot of joy to Hong Kong -- Mr. Ng Man Tat. Brother Tat was in film for years, his acting superb. He even with A MOMENT OF ROMANCE won the 10th Hong Kong Film Award Best Supporting Actor. His acting has been recognized by the industry. Brother Tat at the 11th Hong Kong Film Awards teamed with his best female co-star Ng Kwan Yu to present the Best Art Director award. Let's experience the joy that Brother Tat brought everyone once again."
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[2021.03.03] TAI CHI'S GARY TONG PASSED AWAY

March 2, 2021, 7:02 pm
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Gary Tong was a famous music producer as well as Tai Chi's keyboardist
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Gary Tong was found unconscious at his home.  The EMT upon arrival confirmed his death.

Gary Tong's Tai Chi bandmates Patrick Lui is heartbroken while Joey Tang still cannot accept the news

former TVB artist Jones Lee is Gary Tong's cousin

Tai Chi will never be whole again
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Tai Chi's keyboard player and famous musician Gary Tong Yik Chung yesterday was found unconscious at home and passed away at age 57 possibly from heart disease. Tai Chi member Joey Tang Kin Ming confirmed the news of Gary's passing. "I just got the news of Gary's passing. It was very sudden, I am still trying to the actual details. I think Gary wouldn't want us to be too heartbroken, because he was an optimistic person. If I have further news I would inform everyone." Tai Chi's lead vocalist Patrick Lui Yau Fai already turned off his phone. Reportedly Patrick could not be more upset upon learning Gary's passing.

Gary Tong in 1986 joined Tai Chi as the keyboardist, produced records and worked as a music director for many artists. In the past he worked many times with the late music superstar "Gor Gor" Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing. At the end last year he, record producer Alvin Leung wing Chun and C.Y. Kong teamed up on the Cheung Kwok Wing record REVISIT.

Tai Chi originally planned to perform two 35th anniversary concerts in West Kowloon Cultural District in December last year, but due to the pandemic the performance was scrapped. With Gary's sudden passing, the "complete" Tai Chi's performance would be impossible.

Remus Choy Yat Kit remembered, "I can't believe Gary Tong is gone! Have a safe journey! RIP! Thank you for helping me with my song arrangement!" Pal Sinn Lap Man also remembered, "You brought us everything, I would never forget, your laughter, your tolerance, you gluttony?! thank you Gary for appearing in my life, have a safe journey! R.I.P.!"
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[2021.03.03] VIUTV MUSIC AWARD SHOW WELCOMES THE VOICE SINGERS

March 2, 2021, 7:03 pm
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Ian Chan says that he only sold the car to Hera Chan.  He was not the man in the car.

Keung To has already won the Ultimate My Favorite Singer award, now he wants to win with the group

The 1st Chill Club award's theme is "Music Scene for the People, Music First"

Eman Lam says after the event she will begin preparing for her concert behind closed doors

Gin Lee and AGA belong to the same label and are occasionally rumored to be fighting for the top spot

This time Joyce Cheng can say back to Alfred Hui, "Just be yourself."
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Alfred Hui looks forward to returning to TVB

Gin Lee
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Will TVB let Grace Wong attend the Chill Club Awards?

Kam Kwong Shing

Joyce Cheng jokes that Alfred Hui is wearing a dress because he knows she would wear a dress

Gin Lee and AGA are both confident about winning

The ViuTV award will be decided by one vote per person in Hong Kong.  MIRROR would not have an advantage because they are one of the station's own.

Eman Lam welcomes friends to get more tickets because there are room for more shows

Serrini jokingly wishes someone would sponsor office chairs so the audience can spin as they watch

Each ERROR member shows a black and white photo of Poki on their phone as a show of solidarity.  193's is one with Poki and Bak Leung Gum.
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ViuTV's first Chill Club Chart 20/21 award show will take place on April 18th at the Kowloon Bay International Trade and Exhibition Center's Star Hall. Yesterday 11 award categories' nominations were announced at the press conference. Attending singer and group included Alfred Hui Ting Hung, Joyce Cheng Yun Yi, Gin Lee, AGA, Vincy Chan (Wing Yi), MIRROR and ERROR. ViuTV turned on the green light for other station TVB. Aside from TVB artist Grace Wong Kwan Hing being nominated for female singer of the year and creative singer, the event even stated that they would welcome the Voice's songs as it felt that being helpful to the Hong Kong entertainment scene would be the most important.

Yesterday ViuTV executive Kam Kwong Shing said that the first music award show's theme was "Music for the Pepole, Music First", hoping to have a live audience but would rely on the pandemic progress. Currently they kept adding additional budget. Would TVB breaking the ice with the big three record companies "thin" their desire to participate in ViuTV awards? Kam Kwong Shing replied, "No, to each its own. Everyone would have different standards, being able to help the entertainment scene is the most important." Speaking of TVB artist Grace Wong Kwan Hing's nomination for female singer of the year and creative singer, Kam Kwong Shing said that the event would not mind inviting her to participate in the award show. It would also welcome the Voice Entertainment sending singers, just like MIRROR and ERROR being invited to TVB programs. When asked whether their own "children" would have an easier time with awards, he said, "Why would that be? One vote per person, we wouldn't play favorites with our own people!"

At the press conference, Emperor sent Vincy Chan as the only singer representative. When asked if the company disrespecting ViuTV? Wing Yi said, "I represent the company too, I am a sincere representative, don't think too much about it!" Wing Yi admitted that she also hoped to be able to win song awards because awards are encouragement. In addition her new song also had good response. Of course she would like to keep the momentum going and win more awards.

Breaking into the business with the TVB program THE VOICE, Alfred Hui Ting Hung earlier was absent from the Eric Tsang Chi Wai organized "Big Three Ice Breaking" press conference. He explained, "Actually they invited me, but I had to fix someone's teeth. The schedule was tight so I couldn't go." Hui Ting Hung would not eliminate the possibility of appearing on TVB again. He looked forward to seeing the crew again, because as long as any platform performed well or had the intention to, he would support it. Joyce Cheng Yun Yi also felt that in the past year she saw many platforms and hoped that they would perform even better for music. With even more platforms to put everyone in touch of music, as a singer she definitely would be happy and "say yes".

Universal Record representative Gin Lee and AGA were confident about winning the female singer award. AGA was very happy to participate in the first ViuTV music award. "Suddenly

MIRROR was nominated for many awards. They said that they would like to win group awards more than individual awards, because they would be happier winning together. With TVB and the major record companies breaking ice, would they like to appear on TVB music programs? MIRROR said that before the contracts would be signed they already really wanted to, as they would like to hear "back to studio 1" the most.

ERROR was missing one member. The trio on their phones showed a black and white photo of Poki Ng, who was entangled in negative news like a triangle relationship and how he treated people. They stated that ERROR would remain a quartet. The trio denied that Po Kei left the group, he was only taking time off for now to start over later.
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[2021.03.04] FOR THE WEEK STARTING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 2021

March 2, 2021, 10:00 pm
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For the week starting Saturday, February 27 2021 (Week 9)

TVB JADE SOLID GOLD


  5 I DON'T WANT TO LEAVE
  Can : Ngor Buk Seung Bit Lei
  JW

  4 WHICH TOMORROW
  Can : Na Gor Ming Yut
  Jason Chan Pak Yu

  3 LOST
  Can : Sor Yau Wai Suk Dik Dong Sai
  Vincy Chan (Wing Yi)

  2 CUTE GUY
  Can : Chiu Long Yi
  Hins Cheung King Hin


  1 WHO IS AROUND
  Can : Yau Shui Joi Sun Bin
  JW


METRO RADIO HIT DOMESTIC CHART


  5 TOGETHER WE STRIVE FOR A BETTER WORLD
  Can : Jap Hup Ba! Dei Kau Bo Wai Dui
  C AllStar

  4 FALLING FOR SOMEONE
  Can : Hei Foon Yut Gor Yun
  Yellow!

  3 WITHOUT END
  Can : Moot Yuen Moot Liu
  Hana Kuk Chi Kiu

  2 UNCLE MAILMAN DELIVERS MAIL SKILLFULLY AND QUICKLY
  Can : Yau Chai Shook Shook Shun Shun Shun Shook Shun Chook Shun Chook
  Call Back ASAP


  1 LOST
  Can : Sor Yau Wai Suk Dik Dong Sai
  Vincy Chan (Wing Yi)


COMMERCIAL RADIO 903 TOP 20


 5 FALLING FOR SOMEONE
  Can : Hei Foon Yut Gor Yun
  Yellow!

 4 TOGETHER WE STRIVE FOR A BETTER WORLD
  Can : Jap Hup Ba! Dei Kau Bo Wai Dui
  C AllStar

 3 DRINK MORE WATER
  Can : Dor Hok Shui
  Stephanie Cheng Yung

  2 CUTE GUY
  Can : Chiu Long Yi
  Hins Cheung King Hin


  1 WHATEVER LOVE
  Can : Ji Dan Kau Kei Oi
  Eason Chan Yik Shun


RTHK CHINESE POP CHART


 5 CUTE GUY
  Can : Chiu Long Yi
  Hins Cheung King Hin

  4 TOGETHER WE STRIVE FOR A BETTER WORLD
  Can : Jap Hup Ba! Dei Kau Bo Wai Dui
  C AllStar

  3 WITHOUT END
  Can : Moot Yuen Moot Liu
  Hana Kuk Chi Kiu

  2 I AM NOT AS GOOD
  Can : Ngor Buk Yu
  Mike Tsang Bei Tat


 1 BATH
  Can : Jum Yuk
  Mischa Ip Hau Lam
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[2021.03.04] FOR THE WEEK ENDING SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 2021

March 2, 2021, 10:00 pm
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For the week ending Sunday February 28 2021
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10 CRAYON SHIN-CHAN 2020
  AKA: CRAYON SHIN-CHAN THE MOVIE: CRASH! GRAFFITI KINGDOM AND ALMOST FOUR HEROES
    d. Takahiko Kyogoku
    Japanese Animation
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 104 mins.
  Opening December 17 2020 (POSTPONED)
  Opening February 18 2021 (Preview)
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/LakjxJehTI4

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    Floating Kingdom "Rakugaki Kingdom" is powered by graffiti. However, it is facing energy shortage because fewer and fewer people draw on Earth. To save the Kingdom, Minister of Defense summons army to Kasukabe and force children to draw. At the same time, Shin-chan receives a "Miracle Crayon", which can bring graffiti to life. Thus, he tries to fight back with his drawings to save Kasukabe. But dark clouds gather during the fight and threatening graffiti's life since they will melt in water! Can they save Kasukabe and Rakugaki Kingdom?


  9 BREAKOUT BROTHERS
  Can : Toh Yook Hing Dai
    d. Mak Ho Bong
    Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Louis Cheung Kai Chung,
      Adam Pak Tin Nam, Justin Cheung Kin Sing,
      Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Jeana Ho Pui Yu, Hanna Chan,
      Tyson Chak, Wong Chi Ho, Christine Ng Wing Mei
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 90 mins.
  Opening December 3 2020 (POSTPONED)
  Opening February 18 2021 (Preview)
  Opening February 25 2021
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/P1U5siLhVKM

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    Chan Ho Ching has been a petty criminal all his life and actually somewhat enjoys his life in prison. On a day like any other, he learns that his mother is severely ill, and he's the only one who can save his mother's life by donating his kidney. He begs warden Tang to let him out on parole so that he can help his mother, but warden Tang is not willing to take that risk, as he?s aiming for a promotion. Ho Ching is desperate to save his mother, and decides to join forces with new inmate Mak to plan a prison break. In order for the plan to work, they have to befriend the most powerful man in the prison, Big Roller. Big Roller had a previous aggrievance with Mak, but in order to attend his daughter's wedding, he agrees to join forces with them.

    Three prisoners who did not know each other at first, plan a prison break together. Mak uses his architectural knowledge to plan an escape using the building structural plans; Ho Ching uses his pick-pocketing skills to obtain whatever tools they need; and Big Roller uses his influence within the prison in order to cover up their escape route.

    In the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is their planned date of escape, they must not let the warden discover their tracks, but they also have to go against Scar, another powerful prisoner who is set to jeopardize their plan.
  Can : Siu Suk Dik Ching Yun Jik
    d. Chen Yu Hsun
    Liu Kuan-ting, Patty Lee, Duncan Chou
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 119 mins.
  Opening December 10 2020 (Preview) (POSTPONED)
  Opening January 21 2021 (POSTPONED)
  Opening February 25 2021
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/dNPVoJpL-MU

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    Hsiao-chi is a young woman who always rushes and gets things done quickly. However, she has made no progress in her love life and remains single in her late twenties. Every day, Hsiao-chi repeats the same work at the counter in the post office. Amongst all sorts of customers who Hsiao-chi has to deal with is a bus driver called Tai; Tai is as slow as a sloth and comes to Hsiao-chi in the post office to send a letter by ordinary delivery every day. Longing for a romance, Hsiao-chi cannot believe that handsome Wenson chats her up and asks her out. As Valentine's Day is approaching, Hsiao-chi looks so much forward to going on a date she has dreamt of, but to her astonishment, Valentine's Day has disappeared when she wakes up from sleep!


  8 THE RESCUE
  Can : GUNG GUP GAU WOON
  Lit : EMERGENCY RESCUE
    d. Dante Lam Chiu Yin
    Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Ian Wang Yanlin, Xin Zhilei, Lan Yingying,
      Wang Yutian, Xu Yang, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Li Mincheng,
      Zhang Guoqiang, Guo Xiaodong, Wei Daxun, Joy Liu Yichun
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 139 mins.
  Opening February 6 2020 (Postponed)
  Opening December 18 2020 in Mainland China
  Opening February 25 2021
  Site : https://www.emp.hk/en/production/recent-hits/the-rescue

[ THE FILM CATALOGUE ]
    The film focuses on an emergency rescue operation and his pilot girlfriend, whose team find courage and camaraderie in adversity.

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    As the first Chinese film about rescue at sea, "The Rescue" is a touching story based on the China Rescue & Salvage (CRS). The alarm went off at the base. An emergency occurred on an offshore drilling platform that caused it to capsize and go under. The Emergency Response Unit raced against the clock in a chopper rescue mission amidst dangerous explosions and a raging fire. The captain of the Unit Gao Qian must work seamlessly with his chopper pilot Zhao Cheng to rescue survivors using the most maverick and dangerous tactics.


  7 DETECTIVE CHINATOWN 3
    d. Chen Sicheng
    Wang Baoqiang, Liu Haoran, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Tony Jaa,
      Masami Nagasawa, Shota Sometami, Tadanobu Asano,
      Honami Suzuki, Tomokazu Miura, Roy Chiu, Janine Chang Chun-Ning,
      Shawn Xiao Yang, Wendy Zhang Zifeng, Shang Yuxian
  Rating : IIA
  Length : 136 mins.
  Opening January 24 2020 (Preview)
  Opening February 6 2020 (Postponed)
  Opening February 25 2021
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/Qk8uKYYkaQ8

[ WARNER BROTHERS CANADA ]
    Chinatown detectives Tang Ren and Qin Feng head to Tokyo to join Japanese investigator Noda Hiroshi on a high-profile case involving the murder of a powerful businessman...and the prime suspect is the president of the lethal Black Dragon Gang. But they're not the only ones taking on the challenge, as detectives from "CRIMASTER World Detective Rankings" also converge in Tokyo to help catch the killer.


  6 THE MOVIE DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA MUGEN TRAIN
    d. Haruo Sotozaki
    Japanese Animation
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 117 mins.
  Opening November 12 2020
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/jzgc98gIwlw

[ MCL CINEMAS ]
    Falling forever into an endless dream...

    Tanjiro and the group have completed their rehabilitation training at the Butterfly Mansion, and they arrive to their next mission on the Mugen Train, where over 40 people have disappeared in a very short period of time.

    Tanjiro and Nezuko, along with Zenitsu and Inosuke, join one of the most powerful swordsmen within the Demon Slayer Corps, Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku, to face the demon aboard the Mugen Train on track to despair.


  5 MONSTER HUNTER
    d. Paul W.S. Anderson
    Milla Jovovich, Tony Jaa, Ron Perlman


  4 WONDER WOMAN 1984
    d. Patty Jenkins
    Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal


  3 THE WAY WE KEEP DANCING
  AKA : THE WAY WE DANCE 3
  Can : Kong Mo Pai 3
    d. Adam Wong Sau Ping
    Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling, Babyjohn Choi Hon Yik, Yeung Lok Man,
      Lydia Lau King Man, Heyo Fok, Leander Lau Ho Lan, Afuc
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 129 mins.
  Opening November 22 2020 at the Golden Horse Film Fesival
  Opening February 18 2021
  https://youtu.be/Ndl0hPu3u08

[ BROADWAY CIRCUIT ]
    The Kowloon Industrial District is home to many of Hong Kong's artists, including rapper Heyo, YouTuber Alan, rising star Hana, and dancer. However, the government is preparing the area for gentrification. The group from 'The Way We Dance' were invited to participate in a publicity stunt to transform the district into a 'Dance Street'. Alan points out that this is an opportunity to garner support from the public. Meanwhile, Heyo’s master Afuc is planning a revolution...


  2 SOUL
    d. Peter Docter, Kemp Powers
    Disney Pixar Animation
    English Voices: Jaime Foxx, Tina Fey, Graham Norton
    Cantonese Voices: Ronald Cheng Chung Kei, Ivana Wong Yuen Chi




  1 SHOCK WAVE 2
    d. Herman Yau Lai To
    Andy Lau Tak Wa, Sean Lau Ching Wan, Ni Ni,
      Tse Kwan Ho, Philip Keung Ho Man, Ron Ng Cheuk Hei, Marc Ma Yu-Ke
      Kenny Wong Tak Bun, Timothy Cheng Chi Sing, Timmy Hung Tin Ming,
      Ben Yuen Fu Wa, Wilfred Lau Ho Lung, Ling Man Lung,
      Raymond Chiu Wing Hung, Babyjohn Choi Hon Yik,
      Cheung Chun Kit, Zhang Yang
  Rating : IIB
  Length : 117 mins.
  Opening December 24 2020 (POSTPONED)
  Opening February 18 2021
  Trailer : https://youtu.be/jB-zFg8IcG0

[ THE FILM CATALOGUE ]
    When a bomb went off unexpectedly during a police operation to disarm it, Poon Shing-Fung, a bomb disposal officer, got caught in the blast and thus lost one of his legs. Poon decided to leave the police service. Three years later, the police suspect Poon, who was found in a coma at the spot of a terrorist bombing attack, of being involved in several bombing attacks in the past two years. Poon can hardly remember his past and even his own identity due to Post Traumatic Amnesia. He plans to escape to find out the truth.

    Meanwhile, knowing the terrorist organization's schemes of destroying Hong Kong landmarks, Poon, as the key person between the police and the terrorist organization, would possibly save or destroy lives of the innocent civilians in the city...
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[2021.03.04] CHERRY NGAN IS USED TO BEING SECRETLY PHOTOGRAPHED

March 3, 2021, 7:56 pm
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Lokman Yeung, Cherry Ngan and BabyJohn Choi witness each other from being green to mature.
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The BabyJohn Choi Hon Yik, Cherry Ngan Cheuk Ling, and Lokman Yeung starred THE WAY WE DANCE (KONG MO PAI) was released in 2013 to commercial and critical success. Its sequel THE WAY WE KEEP DANCING (KONG MO PAI 3) 8 years later finally surfaced. Three actors went from being green to mature, but the price of growing up may be compromising with reality. They all said that they have been lost, but fortunately they were able to find themselves.

Choi Hon Yik, Ngan Cheuk Ling, and Lokman Yeung worked together again on THE WAY WE KEEP DANCING (KONG MO PAI 3). All three said that the others were more mature than before. When they worked together they had even more chemistry. They all said that from THE WAY WE DANCE to THE WAY WE KEEP DANCING, the entire cast and crew all grew up. However in the process inevitably they would be lost at times. BabyJohn said that last year due to the pandemic, the feeling of lost was very heavy. "The pandemic made the entire social atmosphere very confusing. When everyone thought the situation would be a little better, they then would realize that they would have nothing. The entire industry was very dead. Our group of friends would want to make something ourselves, when we did we realized that it would work. So having a group of friends with the same interests is very important." Ngan Cheuk Ling pointed out that her grasp was very tight on her pursuit of art. Even with many big waves rolling around, she would not be easily washed away. The most importan was to believe in herself. Lokman said, "Lost is a very mysterious condition, you have to experience lost to be able to adjust anew. You need to find your own value within, be certain of yourself before you would be able to go over this wave. However the next wave may be on the way, you have to be able to find yourself at any moment."

Yau Hok Sau in the film played a reporter. In the film he asked Ngan Cheuk Ling a question, "Do you want to be famous or able to walk around freely?" In the film she did not respond. In reality did they feel fame and freedom could not co-exist? They agreed that the times were different, stars and viewers both live in the same place. Who said anyone famous could not freely walk around? BabyJohn said, "I feel in this business a culture is slowly building. Stars and viewers both live in the same place. Everyone can co-exist. When someone asks me if they can get a picture, when I am not at work I would usually agree. Sometimes when I am at a restaurant, if you come over and greet me I would even recommend to you what's good there. So you really don't need to take photos in secret, everyone can exist together naturally."

Ngan Cheuk Ling admitted that at the beginning she was not too used to being recognized or secretly photographed, but now she is already much more relaxed. Sometimes she would have some fun with it. "Actually it depends on whether you are used to it or not. At the beginning I wasn't used to it. Suddenly out of the blue someone appeared to take your photos and chat with you, I would feel whether the other person had any goal or intention. Would I need to play the other person's impression of me? Later I learned to relaxed, actually many viewers are very friendly. We can chat. They are able to say my name because they pay attention to my work." The KING MAKER formed group MIRROR's member Lokman perhaps had even more experience. "I am not used to chatting with strangers, sometimes after a word or two I wouldn't know what to say. However the other people would keep talking and I would feel a little awkward. However being recognized and asked for a photo were OK. Sometimes when I run into viewers who are too passionate I would be frightened. Once I was out with friends, someone loudly called my name and smacked my shoulder. Because he really was passionate, I thought I knew him. Even my friends thought we were very close. When they heard I didn't know him they thought it was very funny."
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[2021.03.04] SERVICES BEGIN FOR NG MAN TAT IN THREE DAYS

March 3, 2021, 7:56 pm
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The family has set up a time for the public to pay respect to Ng Man Tat
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Ng Man Tat passed away on the 27th. The funeral council representative Tin Kai Man yesterday issued Brother Tat's obituary. Services will begin on March 7th (SundaYy) at the Universal Funeral Parlor in Hung Hom. The ceremony will be Christmas, with the farewell ceremony the next day. The remains will then be transported to Cape Collinson Crematorium for cremation.

Per the family the services will be open between 6 to 7 PM for the public to pay their respect to Brother Tat. From 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM the service and the prayer ceremony, the March 8th farewell ceremony and cremation ceremony will be private. Only friends and family will be invited and no public arrangement will be made. Those planning to attend must follow the pandemic restrictions, wear masks and follow the funeral's pandemic arrangements. The family stated that no person, organization have been granted the right or permitted to, in any format and through any channel accept monetary gifts or hold any memorial event.

Tin Kai Man said that he has not notified Stephe Chow Sing Chi in regards to Ng Man Tat's funeral and did not know whether he would be in Hong Kong then. He also said that everyone would have to consider if Chow Sing Chi's appearance would bring any inconvenience. Thus Chow would be the one to decide whether he would attend or not.
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[2021.03.04] SEAN LAU IS SWEATING BULLETS ON THE STREETS OF WAN CHAI

March 3, 2021, 7:57 pm
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Sean Lau has to wear 70 pound of gear everywhere to dispose explosives
Director Herman Yau has his eyes on every scene's arrangement
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SHOCK WAVE 2 (CHAK DAN JUEN GA 2) has already opened in Hong Kong. Best Actor Sean Lau Ching Wan joined the "bomb disposal force" for the first time and played bomb dispoal expert Tung Cheuk Man. A "bomb disposal" scene that was shot on location in Wan Chai drew a large crowd of onlookers.

During the shoot, Ching Wan needed to put on the over 70 pound bomb disposal gear numerous times all over Hong Kong. Once Ching Wan also had to appear on the streets of Wan Chai in the heavy gear in the scorching heat. He wore a thick explosion protection gear to handle a terrorist bomb threat. He also ran into a sniper attack in the middle of it as well.

The shoot used almost 100 cast and crew members, police, anti terrorist vehicles and ambulances, locked down an entire outdoor park and drew many onlookers. Lau Ching Wan also stated that this scene was memorable. "In this scene I not only had to handle a bomb but also ran into sinpers. They started shooting my colleagues. Under the situation where every second counted, I still had to think of ways to save my teammates." Ching Wan even joked that he could not tell whether the swea from the tension on the set or the heat.
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[2021.03.04] STARS REMEMBER TAI CHI'S GARY TONG

March 3, 2021, 7:57 pm
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Gary Tong was found unconscious at home and passed away yesterday
Tai Chi cannot accept the passing of one of their own.  

Joey Yung posts a video with Gary Tong

Gary Tong produced many songs for Mr.

Gary Tong once managed Keeva Mak

Even though his father was an Universal executive, Ronald Cheng does not hold back when something unreasonable happens.
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Vivian Chow says that because she and Gary Tong have the same religious beliefs they would pray together before a show

Tai Chi's Joey Tang says that Gary Tong would not pay too much mind over the Universal incident



Universal Records apologizes for the social media post 
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Famous musician and Tai Chi member Gary Tong Yik Chung two days ago passed away at age 57. Those who have worked with Gary like Joey Yung Cho Yi, Vivian Chow Wai Man, Hins Cheung King Hin, Leo Ku Kui Ke, Keeva Mak Ka Yu, Mr.'s guitarist MJ Tam Kit Ming and Ronny Lai Chak Yan remembered Gary on social media. Yung Cho Yi sentimentally wrote, "Wherever Gary was only had good music and a fun time!"

Currently in the Mainland, Yung Cho Yi worked with Gary many times. Two nights ago she posted a video of her dancing with Gary, who was on the keyboard, to he song DANCING STREET at a concert. "Tonight is a little sad." Joey worked with gary many times over 18 years. "I started working wih Gary on the 2003 HEART FADES, Schumann and LEO at the time thought the first version of song arrangement didn't reach the theme and decided to ask Gary for help. Finally this song was not sent for airplay, but became one of the most important work in my life. It came from Gary's romantic and bold song arrangement. We also wrokred together on numerous concerts big and small, touring different countries. No matter which post Gary was in, he was just as relaxed, easy going, talented and low key. Quietly he provided the best music suggestions to us, absolutely would not give any singer, even musician any hard time or pressure. No matter how tense the condition or the performance was, wherever Gary was only had good music and a fun time. Such a great person, his instinct and passion for music was invaluable. I really can't accept such a sudden passing. Gary I would always remember your good, may you have a safe journey."

Hins Cheung King Hin posted a black and white photo of Gary in the studio. "Gary Gor Gor, thank you for the beautiful music you brought. From learning about you in record credits during my student days to finally having the chance to sing songs that you arranged once I got into the business, even sharing the stage and performing with you, I am grateful to have the chance to meet you in my life. Thank you for always making people feel warm and friendly. thank you for your stubbornness and persistence toward music whether on the stage or in the studio. Thank you! Miss you always!"

Gary was the music director for Vivian Chow Wai Man's concerts. Two nights ago Chow Wai Man posted 3 photos on social media, including work photos from the 30th anniversary Hong Kong concert, 1994 Taiwan concert and two years ago Toronto concert. "Dear Gary, miss you forever!" She remembered Gary in the post, "Gary was a gentle and polite musician. In 1994 when my first solo concert took place in Taiwan, he was my music director. In recent years the 30th anniversary concert in Hong Kong and almost every show on the our, he was my band member, and music director for two shows. He accompanied me on this musical journey, which was especially warm. He gave me a lot of strength to complete every show. In mid February, the encouraging words that he sent me, I would always remember them. Thank you Gary!"

Gary was onvce Keeva Mak Ka Yu's manager. Keeva on social media eulogized her mentor. "Thank you very much for your nurturing and encouragement all along. I would always miss you. See you in Heaven, Gary Gor Gor." Irene Wan Bik Ha posted, "I really don't want to believe this, a super musical talent and a super nice guy, Gary I wish you have a safe journey! We will always miss you!" Leo Ku Kui Ke wrote, "Dear Gary R.I.P."

Mr.'s guitarist MJ Tam Kit Ming worked with Gary countless times and sawa him as his teacher. He posted a black and white photo of Gary resting in the studio on social media. "Maybe I won't be able to accept this in my lifetime, this person I feel is the best person in the entire music scene passed away today. Without Gary in the beginning, Mr.'s music wouldn't achieve the success that we once had." He also wrote, "Gary, I really never said to you, in my heart I always thought of you as my teacher. Thank you very much, thank you for everything you have gone for us, for me. You would always and forever be in my heart. Teacher, have a safe journey!"

Another member of Mr., Ronny Lai Chak Yan also posted many photos with Gary. "You rocked my world! Let's jam again later, we will meet again in the music world."

As artists friends remembered Gary Tong, "Universal Chinese Classic's" social media posted, "Suddenly I really want to listen to Tai Chi! RIP Gary tong" and enclosed a link to make purchase. People online criticized the site for trying to get rich off the dead. Ronald Cheng Chung Kei also posted, "Universal Record do you XXX have any humanity?!"

"Universal Chinese Classic" site saw the public outrage and rushed to remove the post. The entire special page was removed as well, but the internet turned their rage to other Universal Record special pages. Universal Record issued an apology. "Universal Record hereby first apologizes to everyone. We have already solemnly handled this matter, upon learning abou the matter those involved have been severely punished. From now on we would cautiously handle our social media platform content. We express deep regret and sorrrow over Mr. Tong Yik Chung's passing."
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[2021.03.04] PATRICK TAM AND RICHIE JEN BEGIN A CHASE AT CENTRAL

March 3, 2021, 7:57 pm
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Patrick Tam and Richie Jen focus on the shoot
Many look on as Patrick Tam begins the chase

Even though Eddie Cheung is just guest starring he still arrives early on the set to prepare
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As the novel coronavirus pandemic wanes, the Hong Kong film industry is waking up from its "long silence" as recently most films announced their productions. Two nights ago Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai) and Eddie Cheung Siu Fai appeared at Central for an all new crime film. Siu Chai's fans even organized and stood afar in support of their idol. In order to keep any story from being spoiled, the crew often reminded pedestrians no photos.

Ah Tam arrived in a vehicle and darted into an alley to begin a chase with Siu Chai. Perhaps because he wanted to concentrate on his character, Siu Chai was rather quiet all night. Ah Tam who just finished a Mainland series with Raymond Lam Fung was obviously slimmer than before. Turning 52 in the middle of the month he successfully "lost age" and appeared to be in decent shpae. Cheung Siu Fai this time would be a guest star in the film. Always serious, he arrived early to prepare, for make up and costume fitting. He was quite professional.
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[2021.03.05] READY OR KNOT BREAKS OUT OF HONG KONG

March 4, 2021, 7:14 pm
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Carlos Chan is very honored the new film can break out of Hong Kong and draw everyone's attention
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Carlos Chan and Michelle Wai cannot be happier about READY OR KNOT catching overseas film festivals' eyes
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Emperor Motion Picures and One Cool Film worked together for the first time to produce and distribute ten Hong Kong films. The first shot would be the Anselm Chan Mou Yin directed, Carlos Chan Ka Lok, Michelle Wai Sze Nga, Hedwig Tam Sin Yin, Chu Pak Hong, Kaki Sham, Renci Yeung Si Wing starred romantic comedy READY OR KNOT (BUK YUT SING FUN) will open on April 1st for the Easter and Ching Ming Fesival golden slot. Before its release the film received twice the good news: the film caught the eyes of the 2021 Golden Horse Fantastic Film Festival, which selected it for its "Comedy Kaleidoscope" segment to become this year's only Hong Kong film selection; then it was selected for this year's Chicago Asian Pop Up Cinema closing film. The attention and the recognition from international film festival were like a shot of confidence for Ka Lok, Michelle, Ah Tam and others.

As READY OR KNOT received two international film festival's recognition and raves, director Chan Mou Yin was greatly encouraged. "I am very happy! It's really not easy for an authentic Hong Kong romance to break out of Hong Kong! I am very grateful! As the first Hong Kong film to start production during the pandemic, it really is particularly meaningful. I have to very sincerely thank every crew member and actors, who risked life and death wih me. Completely because of their effort would READY OR KNOT be here." He gave special thanks to Boss Yeung and Boss Koo for still being willing to start this production during this diffcult period!

Chan Ka Lok agreed with the director. READY OR KNOT is a small budget film, to be able to break out of Hong Kong and draw attention from different places is quite a honor; he also looked forward to viewers of other places after watching would be able to enthusiastically exchange their views on marriage. "Marriage isn't just something in Hong Kong, every place in the entire world has different cultures. When they see Hong Kong's marital culture, how would they feel? Can they relate? How do hey handle marital problems? This is what I long to know!" Since the film examined Hong Kong romance and marriage cultural, Ka Lok naturally hoped even more for recognition from Hong Kong people.

Upon learning READY OR KNOT's selection for two international film festivals, Michelle's first impression was, "Finally I can answer to the director and the entire team. Because everyone really had a rough time working on it, I especially look forward to the foreign audience relating to it. Ultimately the background of growing up, living environment, language are different, I hope they would be able to get some of the film's funny spots." Praises from Chicago's Asian Pop Up Cinema jury for the film obviously showed that the film has already broken through cultural and language barriers. Michelle smiled and said, "Every good review is the reason for the next viewer to go to the movie. It definitely would inject an even greater shot of confidence for the film!"

Chu Pak Hong praised the film for having something for everyone. Tam Sin Yin reminded Hong Kong viewers to see the movie. Kaki Sham was pleased to have foreign audience recognition. Yeung Si Wing was surprised to receive the good news.
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[2021.03.05] DIRECTOR ROY CHOW, CHRISTINE TO BECOME PARENTS AGAIN

March 4, 2021, 7:27 pm
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Director Roy Chow Hin Yeung and his screenwriter wife Christine To Chi Long have been married for over 6 years, with a 6 years old daughter. Yesterday they announced good news as To Chi Long gave birth to a 7 pound 7 ounce baby girl, both mother and daughter are safe.

To Chi Long was pregnancy under the pandemnic but still insisted on working on the post production for the film DYNASTY WARRIORS (JUN SAM GOK MO SEUNG) and even completing a new film screenplay. On the same day she stopped her pen, eczema brought out all over her body and she could not sleep. She finally sensed how great the stress was on her. She could only relied on will power to keep going. Luckily under her husband Chow Hin Yeung's attentive care, she was able to recover and successfully have their second child.

Chow Hin Yeung happily shared the joy on social media after becoming a father a second time. He said that from his wife To Chi Long he saw the meaning of the word "perseverance"; he said that his wife's pregnancy was considered high age. Because of her belly she could not sit for long. She would rather stand and write, used straps to carry her belly and tied the straps to the wall as she insisted on finishing her new film's script. He praised To Chi Long had no packaging, no boasting, disliked making extra expressions, and despiced complaining the most.

Chow Hin Yeung prayed for his wife and daughters' health and safety, happiness and joy. When his wife gave birth, he accompanied her the entire way. The nurse said that he was brave.
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[2021.03.06] ANDY LAU BLEEDS FOR SHOCK WAVE 2

March 5, 2021, 7:09 pm
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Andy Lau cuts himself on the tape dispenser
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After cinemas opened up again since February 18th, viewers were triggred to go to the movies again. The Herman Yau Lai To directed, Andy Lau Tak Wa produced and starred SHOCK WAVE 2 (CHAK DAN JUEN GA 2) after 3 weeks in release became the fastest Hong Kong film to pass HK$ 15 million at the box office under the "gathering restriction order".

The film SHOCK WAVE 2 is a hit in the Mainland and in Hong Kong. After reaching the top grossing Hong Kong film box office in Chinese film history with 1.313 billion RMB earlier, SHOCK WAVES would become the fastest Hong Kong film to pass HK$ 15 million under the gathering restriction order.

In the film Wa Jai played a bomb disposal expert turned top fugitive, unlike the "heroic figure" in the previous film. Wa Jai in order to play the character on the run went to shoot on location in Mongkok and attracted many onlookers. In the story Wa Jai in order to evade capture mixed into the crowd, ran into a store, opened fire and triggered a dust explosion. However, during the shoot Wa Jai while walking in the store injured his finger on a tape dispenser. The crew got nervous, rapidly disinfected Wa Jai's wound and stopped the bleeding. Wa Jai however could not look calmer, after the would stopped bleeding he returned to work and finally successfully finished the scene.

Wa Jai said that this character was different from past heroes. This character would be more turbulent, as his adventures and personality would rise and fall with numerous changes. Wa Jai said, "To be able to play a character with this many layers and different states of mind, I feel very satisfied and happy."
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[2021.03.06] GORDON LAM'S NEW FILM RECEIVES RAVES IN BERLIN

March 5, 2021, 7:09 pm
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The Wilson Yip Wai Shun and Paco Wong produced, Soi Cheang Pou Soi directed, Gordon Lam Ka Tung, Cya Liu, Mason Lee and Hiroyuki Ikenuchi starred film LIMBO (JI CHI) earlier completed its special screening at the 71st Berlin Film Festival. Under the pandemic direcor Cheang Pou Soi and the cast were unable to fly to Berlin to experience the atmosphere, but film critics and film festival representatives from Toronto, Busan, Rotterdam, Locarno and other places registered online to watch LIMBO online on March 3rd. After the special screening, they could not wait to share their reviews and described director Cheang Pou Soi's return to his DOG BITE DOG shape and his expertise of violent genre film.

Hearing LIMBO's raves overseas, director Cheang Pou Soi was very excited and did not thank film critics everywhere but also the cast. "Making LIMBO was tough, not only because the production environment was wet and dirty, actors' emotions were very suppressed everyday -- Lam Ka Tung and Cya Liu in particular. Thus I am very happy to be able to receive the overseas film critics' recognition. I hope even more for LIMBO to be able to meet the Hong Kong film critics and viewers soon."
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[2021.03.07] ADAM WONG TURNS DOWN BIG PRODUCTIONS AFTER HIS RISE TO FAME

March 6, 2021, 7:02 pm
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Babyjohn Choi (left), Adam Wong (second right) and Lokman Yeung (right) congratulate Lydia Lau (second left) on her dance school opening.
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The Adam Wong Sau Ping directed, BabyJohn Choi Hon Yik, Lokman Yeung, Lydia Lau King Man starred film THE WAY WE KEEP DANCING (KONG MO PAI 3) as of two days ago was in release for 16 days and made over HK$ 6.5 million in an ideal performance. Wong Sau Ping rose to fame in 2013 with THE WAY WE DANCE, whch made HK$ 15 million. He did not make too many movies, 8 years later THE WAY WE KEEP DANCING became his fifth. Recently on a radio interview, he said that after making THE WAY WE DANCE, many big productions invited him to direct but he turned them all down. He explained that his condition or subject for making a movie was to have the feeling, the excitement and enough time to get to know it. Once someone said to him, "A subject is very right for you, next week it can start production and shoot on locaiton in Europe." He said that he did not ask about the salary or the cast, because the entire matter did not make sense. How could he make a good movie with such a mentality? He said that maybe some would feel he had no ambition, but he needed to be responsible for his own creation. Some money could not be made.

Lau King Man in THE WAY WE KEEP DANCING played a dance school boss. In real life she too opened a dance school. Yesterday at the opening ceremony Wong Sau Ping, Choi Hon Yik, Lokman and others came to congratulate her. She revealed that she invested 6 figures to be the boss lady, and she would also be the headmaster and the janitor. Starting a business during the pandemic, she saved what she could save and did all the renovation of herself. She said that in the film she did it in advance and got the courage. She realized that children not being able to dance to release their energy had a very tough time, so she decided to give it a try. Wong Sau Ping was happy that he saw someone promoting something good. The energy would return to the city, which made him want to keep making THE WAY WE DANCE movies.

Choi Hon Yik funded his own creative company and hoped to be able to provide an one stop service from creating film screenplay to finding investors. Lokman and his teammates would release their own fashion label business. He wanted to open a physical store after the first bucket of gold. They revealed that Wong Sau Ping was interesting in making THE WAY WE DANCE movies and joked that he should not wait for another 8 years. Choi Hon Yik said, "Waiting for 8 years is pretty good. We all work in different areas, when we get back together again the feeing would be even deeper."
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[2021.03.08] STEPHEN CHOW PAYS HIS RESPECT TO NG MAN TAT IN PERSON

March 7, 2021, 7:03 pm
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Ng Tat Man in the eyes of his family was a filial son, a good role model, to his friends he was a good brother and big brother, and to viewers he was the irreplaceable "golden support player".
Andy Lau waves to the media before paying his respect
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Stephen Chow bid farewell to his former co-star

At the center are flowers from Ng Man Tat's wife, ex-wife and children

(front left) Ng Man Tat's brother Ng Hung Tat, Ng Lei Tat, twin daughters Hoi Yi, Hoi Yan and son Ng Wai Lun thank guests on behalf of the family

current wife Hou Shan Yin sorrowfully leaves the hall

Over 100 fans line up early to pay their respect

Tang Ying Man was in the same artist training class as Ng Man Tat

Chow Yun Fat sends flowers to pay his respect to his former classmate
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Stephen Chow arrives with his sister Chow Man Kei.  His floral arrangement is placed somewhere well seen.



Ng Man Tat's widow Hou Shan Yin

Flowers from Chow Yun Fat and Jacky Cheung

Andy Lau puts his hands together toward the media as soon as he leaves his vehicle

Sandra Ng says that she did not know that Ng Man Tat was ill.  His passing was very sudden and she was heartbroken

Tin Kai Man and Ng Man Tat's brother Ng Lei Tat speak to the media.  Ng Lei Tat says that his brother was filial, cared about his family and was their role model

Brother Tat's 3rd TVB artist training class classmates 

Ha Yu

Already a colleague of Ng Man Tat since their TVB days, Johnnie To pays his respect

Vivien Leung and Chan Ka Fai pay respect to their TVB elder

Money Lo and  her husband Suen King On

Lok Ying Kwan bid his friend farewell



Ng Man Tat played a "patriotic scientist" in his final film COMMANDO WARRIORS
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Comedy star Ng Man Tat last past from liver cancer on the 27th last month. Yesterday his services began at the Universal Funeral Parlor in Hung Hom, after today's farewell ceremony the remains will be transported to the Cape Collinson Crematorium and the family will take his ashes back to Malaysia to bring an end to his brillant film and television life. Stephen Chow Sing Chi yesterday appeared in person to pay his respect, after staying for 9 minutes he quickly left -- bidding Brother Tat a final farewell.

Outside the hall was a large television screen that played Brother Tat's film videos. In his photo Brother Tat was in a blue suit and holding up his chin with a smile. At the center was his current wife Hou Yin Shan and their children Ng Wai Lun and Ng Chor Yu's pink and yellow heart shaped flowers. Next were his first wife Mak Lei Lei and their two daughters Hoi Yan and Hoi Yi's flowers. The floral arrangement from Chow Sing Chi was placed somewhere eye catching. Lord Sing finally arrived around 4:10 PM with his sister Chow Man Kei, causing a stire. The usually low key Lord Sing and his siter entered the hall through different entrances. Dressed in black, a mask and a cap, Lord Sing lowered his head and remained silent and solemn. He stayed for around 9 minutes and left, did not respond to any media questions. He only waved and left in a hurry.

Many artists came to respect their respects at Ng Man Tat's wake. Aside form the "golden partner" Chow Sing Chi, "Heavenly King" Andy Lau Tak Wa arrived around 4:53 PM. In a cap and a white mask he put his hands together for media photos, stayed at the hall for 13 minutes and left.

Attendees included Sandra Ng Kwan Yu, Lam Tsz Chung, Chan Wai Man, Ting Yu, Lok Ying Kwan, Suen King On and his wife Money Lo Man Yee, Ha Yu, Johnnie To Kei Fung, Tang Ying Man, Poon Sin Kei, Ng Yun Chuen, Yen Mau Keung, Mak Chung Kong, Chan Kam Kuen and others.

Ng Kwan Yu said that she had many memories of Brother Tat. "I worked with Brother Tat on many movies, he played 'Uncle Three', my father, cousin, once I had to play a mob figure and Brother Tat played my father. He asked him, the drinking game expert, to teach me. I remembered that after the cameras stopped rolling we still kept playing. At the time I was so in character that I really treated him like Papa. I really have so many memories. Lately I wanted to ask Brother Tat to work together but, but his schedule was full." Kwan Yu got teary eyed as she said numerous times that Brother Tat's passing was sudden. "I didn't know he was sick, so it's very heart breaking and sudden. I never guessed it would be so soon. I didn't attend the viewing. I wanted to save my impression of Brother Tat, everyday I would take of him."

Tang Ying Man and Brother Tat were TVB artist training class classmates. Yesterday he with Poon Sin Kei, Ng Yun Chuen, Yen Mau Keung and others 3rd training class classmates went to pay their respect. Tang Ying Man said that back then he and classmates Ng Man Tat, Chow Yun Fat, To Kei Fung and others were very young. They went skinny dipping in a Tuen Mun beach. Brother Tat also taught him drinking games. He said that he was bold. Normally he would treat them to dinner. Several times after winning several hundred thousand from horseracing, he would again take them to harbor view restaurants. When he was in the abalone business he treated everyone to abalone. Did he have anything he would like to say to Brother Tat? He said, "In 2018 (Ringo) Lam Lan Tung passed, now Brother Tat ascended too. they can meet each other up there. Ah Tung can make movies up there, and brother Tat can keep acting. Later it would be my turn to go."

Brother Tat's son Ng Wai Lun arrived at the hall with family and friends around 2:30 PM. Tin Kai Man arrived after. He revealed that Brother Tat's ashes will be transported back to Malaysia for burial. His family around 5:30 PM arranged for the media to pay their respect to Brother Tat. At the family table was Brother Tat's brothers Ng Lei Tat and Ng Hung Tat, youngest son Wai Lun and twin daughters Hoi Yan and Hoi yi. Brother Tat's current wife Hou Shan Yin did not appear in front of the media. His second wife and daughter were absent. His first wife and daughter Chor Yu were overseas and unable to attend.

With almost half a century in film and television, Brother Tat made connections everywhere and was deeply respected by colleagues. The hall was filed with flowers, from Chow Yun Fat, Jackie Chan, Alan Tam Wing Lun, Leon Lai Ming, Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Lau Tak Wa, Louis Koo Tin Lok, Donnie Yen Chi Tan, Felix Wong Yat Wa and daughter Adrian Wong Chi Ching, Julian Cheung Chi Lam and Anita Yuen Wing Yi, Miriam Yeung Chin Wa and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Nat Chan Pak Cheung, Margie Tsang Wa Sin, Carol Cheng Yui Ling, Teresa Mo Shun Kwan and her husband, Wong Jing, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Yam Tat Wa, Mr. and Mrs. Law Tsz Yik, Adam Cheng Siu Chau, Irene Wan Bik Ha, Lee Lik Chi, Mr. and Mrs. Chin Kar Lok, Mr. and Mrs. Wong Cho Nam and other.
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[2021.03.08] PATRICK LUI TEARFULLY MOURNS GARY TONG

March 7, 2021, 7:03 pm
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Tai Chi performs in memory of their late member Gary Tong, as Patrick Lui breaks down in tears.
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Tai Chi performs the Gary Tong written NEVER SAY FAREWELL AGAIN IN LIFE

Albert Lui calls from Canada to remember Gary Tong
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The band Tai Chi's keyboardist Gary Tong Yik Chung earlier passed away possibly from heart disease. TVB two nights ago aired JADE SOLID GOLD REMEMBERS GARY TONG, and invited Tai Chi members and his cousin Jones Lee Chung Hei to share their experience with them. Everyone often got teary eyed while talking about him.

Joey Tang Kin Ming revealed that back then he played poorly. Gary sacrificed his play time to train him; Patrick Lui Yau fai would shared with Gary his heartbreaks and treated him like a hugging pillow. They also said that Gary aside from music was also great at eating. "On tour when we called room service, he would open the menu and order one of everything on the entire page. The entire table was full!" They also sang NEVER SAY FAREWELL AGAIN IN LIFE sorrowfully. Lui Yau Fai even broke down in tears. In Canada, Tai Chi member Albert Lui Yau Jiu revealed over the phone, "The first day I met him was when he was working at a piano shop. Every time I visited him he was playing the piano. He was the soul of the band." George Lam Chi Cheung, Alan Tam Wing Lun and Donny Summer (Ha Siu Sing) also sent videos in remembrance.
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[2021.03.09] LOUIS KOO'S LU BU ARRIVES IN NEW FILM TRAILER

March 8, 2021, 7:54 pm
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Louis Koo as Lu Bu
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Han Geng as Guan Yu, Tony Yang as Liu Bei and Justin Cheung as Zhang Fei 

Some online says that Louis Koo as Lu Bu reminds them of his STEP INTO THE PAST role
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The over HK$ 300 million film adaptation of DYNASTY WARRIORS (JUN SAM GOK MO SEUNG) is directed by Roy Chow Hin Yeung. Yesterday the film company announced that the film has been confirmed for an April 29th Hong Kong release and an April 30th Mainland release. Also releases were the first official trailer and 10 character posters; the film's giant billboards have already appeared in Mongkok. Based on the video game of the same name, DYNASTY WARRIORS

Earlier photos from DYNASTY leaked out. Yesterday the first all new trailer opened with the New Zealand snowy mountains, under which thousands began a battle. Various heroes fought on the battlefield, as Guan Yu (Han Geng) waved the Green Dragon yanyuedao and slashed at thousands; the heroic trio's battle with Lu Bu (Louis Koo Tin Lok) rocked heaven and earth, Cao Cao (Wang Kai) and Liu Bei (Tony Yang) had a duel atop a mountain with swords in hand; faced with thousands, Lu Bu and Cao Cao on horseback began their slaughter. Lu Bu attacked from the air and had everyone reeling. Later Diaochen (Gulnazar) tightly held Lu Bu as they descended the mountain, Liu Bei traveled swiftly with his bow drawn, Dong Zhuo (Lam Suet) raised his sword and killed his enemies, the visuals had variety and were rich. In addition, the armory master (Carina Lau Ka Ling)'s cold beauty and Yuan Shao (Ray Lui Leung Wai) also were bright spots with their apperaances.

Reportedly, the film from pre-production to production to post-producion took 3 years. The film was shot on location in New Zealand over four seasons, with over 1,500 post-production special effects shots. Actually the film already completed its post production last year, but due to the pandemic its release was delayed over and over.
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[2021.03.09] FAREWELL, NG MAN TAT

March 8, 2021, 7:54 pm
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Ng Man Tat's daughter from his first marriage helps widow Hou Yin Shan to the crematorium hall

Mrs. Kwan Hoi Shan and Ting Yu pay their respect
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Veteran actor Ng Man Tat passed away on the 27th last month from liver cancer. Two days ago a wake was held at the Universal Funeral Parlor and the farewell ceremony took place yesterday morning. The coffin then was transported to the Cape Collinson Crematorium. His family also followed Brother Tat's wishes as his ashes would be transported back to Malaysia for burial.

Yesterday Brother Tat's brothers and twin daughters arrived early. His widow Hou Shan Yin and their son Ng Wai Lun arrived around 10:10AM. When reporters rushed up for photos, the mother and son under family and friends' protection lowered their heads and hurried inside. Around 11:45 AM the farewell ceremony was completed. Ng Man Tat's coffin was transported to the hearse from the hall, his son Ng Wai Lun carried his father's photo and stepped onto the hearse. Widow Hou Yin Shan stayed in the hall for awhile before family and friends helped her into a vehicle.

After the hearse arrived at the Cape Collinson Crematorium, Brother Tat's son Wai Lun, daughter Hoi Yan and brother Ng Lei Tat stood next to the coffin and waited for Mommy before entering the hall together. At this time Hou Yin Shan carried a white rose. The entire cremation ceremony took around 20 minutes. When Hou Yin Shan departed the media asked when would Brother Tat's ashes be brought back to Malaysia for burial. She did not respond and left with her son. Brother Tat's brother Ng Lei Tat also said that he was uncertain when his brother's ashes would be buried.

Veteran voice actor Ting Yu and Kwan Hoi Shan's wife yesterday attended the farewell ceremony. Ting Yu said that Brother Tat was great. "Although at first he was very mischievous, when he went to work in the Mainland he still missed Hong Kong very much. He was very respectful to us elders, an invaluable talent in the art scene. We regret his passing very much. I would always miss him." Mrs. Kwan followed, "I was his Si Mo and I would miss him very much as well. Before going to the Mainland for a omvie he still had tea with me. When he got back he told me about how his operation went. His last words are still in my cell phone!"
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[2021.03.09] SAMMO HUNG MOURNS THE UA CINEMA CLOSURE: LIFE HAS NO HOPE

March 8, 2021, 7:55 pm
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Sammo Hung returns to work after resting for a year or two 

Ron Ng would work anywhere as long as there is a good script

Jerry Lamb is afraid that his son would have no job after joining the business
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Simon Yam and Richie Jen are like brothers

Ron Ng, Jerry Lamb, Patrick Tam

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Sammo Hung Kam Bo, Simon Yam Tat Wa, Richie Jen (Yam Yin Chai), Alex Fong Chung Shun, Patrick Tam Yiu Man, Ron Ng Cheuk Hei and others yesterday attended the film BIN YUEN HUNG JEH (EDGE WALKER)'s production start worship ceremony in Yuen Long. Earlier rumored to have health problems, Sammo appeared to be in great spirit. Although he walked with a cane, he was still rather agile. Full of energy he ran to his appearance. His wife Joyce Godenzi also made the rare trip to keep him company.

In recent years Sammo's health condition caught attention. Yesterday he began work with his wife Joyce Godenzi (Go Lai Hung) by his side. He appeared to be in decent shape. He revealed that after the previous Lunar New Year film he has not made a movie in two years. This time would be a gues starring role as he would play a mob boss. Did he ask for ample time to rest during the shoot? He said, "Lately I have been resting everyday, I have been resting for a year or two. I am the happiest about getting to work. I haven't made a Hong Kong film in a very long time. Although it's a guest starring role, when Hong Kong film has work I have to keep working. It's absolutely something to be happy about. Hong Kong people make Hong Kong movies, I don't know when that will stop. Today I heard that the UA cinema circuit closed, maybe later we won't even have film and television. I would have to go back to listen to the radio, everything is retro in Hong Kong! I used to go to the cinemas for audience reaction all the time, now this song no longer exists."

Big Brother Big admitted that he admired film companies for still making movies under the pandemic. He on the other hand would not be able to. Would he take a pay cut to support his colleagues? He joked, "If the governmen asks me then I don't need to. (The government) has a lot of money, with colleagues I can negotiate. (Do you want the government to help the film industry?) No need to say more! Life has no hope, I only hope Hong Kong would still have air that is breathable. Now when I see the people's lives on television my heart aches, I want to help but I can't help much. The only thing I can help with is shedding tears."

Yam Tat Wa in the film played Siu Chai's "boss". In real life Siu Chai also treated him as the "boss". He said, "At first when I came to Hong Kong to make movies Brother Wa took care of me. We have the same last name, with his constant reminders I would get into character very quickly." Siu Chai in the film played a mobster who could be both good and evil, with large emotional swings. Thus he would move away from his family to avoid affecting them. He said, "I get into the character too much, and my emotions would go in and out. When I get home that presence would still remain. Sometimes when the children asked me about their homework my character would appear. Earlier when I made TRIVISA I was constantly mean and nasty, so I might as well move out."

Speaking of his friend Bobby Chan Sing confirmed that he had oral cancer, he said that he consoled him. Siu Chai sentimentally said, "Brother Tat (Ng Man Tat) passed away, some friends have health problems too. I wish everyone would be safe, the most important is health."

Simon Yam Tat Wa revealed that in the film he would traverse between both sides of the law and would have many car chase scenes. The film would also shoot on location in Hong Kong to show a different Hong Kong. The cast had a pleasant time working together, as he with singers and musicians Siu Chai, Danny Chan Kwok Kwan, Patrick Tam Yiu Man and Jerry Lamb Hiu Fung planned to formed a quintet after the completion of the film. . Brother Wa claimed to be a newcomer in music, and could sing and danvce. Siu Chai even had an idea for the music video. Brother Wa volunteered to personally shoot the music video. Some said that Brother Wa was a pandemic "miracle", under the pandemic he still had three movies. He said, "I really like the roast pork at the production start ceremonies, and I get cha siu rice boxes. I would be very happy when I get roast pork, as it represents movies for everyone to make."

Tam Yiu Man and Lamb Hiu Fung both agreed that the film market after the Lunar New Year improved. Tam Yiu Man said, "After the Lunar New Year it was a little better. I hope more people would get to work, make different types of movies and help the film industry thrive. Thus I hope everyone would obey and follow the pandemic prevention rules." Ah Lo chimed in. "Hong Kong film should rise again, just take a look at Tam Yiu Man and Ng Cheuk Hei. They have developed decently in the Mainland but they still came back to make the movie. It will work for sure." Ng Chek Hei admitted that this year he would focus on the Hong Kong market, but for now he still had no plan to return to TVB. Would he work on other series for other stations? He stated that he would work on anything with a good script.

Ah Lo's 17 year old son Lam Bo was rumored to be interested in the business. Ah Lo said, "He is only a guest model for his designer friends. My son sees very clearly, even if he gets into the business would he really have work. Not to mention right now school should come first. However, I hope (Peter) Lam Kin Ngok would support him. Mr. Lam is a big boss. Both of my sons have met Mr. lam. Even I always see Mr. Lam myself, haha."
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