Hong Kong cinema has suddenly found a keen liking for the sport of boxing. The tail-end of last year saw the release of Johnnie To’s “Chasing Dream”, whereas this year already we have had “The Grand Grandmaster” and “Knockout” both represent the sport. First-time writers and directors Kwok Ka-hae and Ambrose Kwok also try their hand at the sub-genre with their Hong Kong-China co-production “Unleashed”.
“Unleashed” is screening at New York Asian Film Festival
Fok Kit is the reigning champion of the underground boxing scene in Hong Kong, but his mentor and trainer Dubble is struggling to make ends meet for his boxing gym. There’s also the story arc of wannabe actress Effy Lam, a victim of casting couch offers and workplace prejucides, who joins the gym to learn a tricky routine for an audition and ends up falling for Kit. Meanwhile, the gym landlord’s offer to...
“Unleashed” is screening at New York Asian Film Festival
Fok Kit is the reigning champion of the underground boxing scene in Hong Kong, but his mentor and trainer Dubble is struggling to make ends meet for his boxing gym. There’s also the story arc of wannabe actress Effy Lam, a victim of casting couch offers and workplace prejucides, who joins the gym to learn a tricky routine for an audition and ends up falling for Kit. Meanwhile, the gym landlord’s offer to...
- 9/13/2020
- by Rhythm Zaveri
- AsianMoviePulse
Locally-made action comedy “The Grand Grandmaster” emerged on top of the Hong Kong box office during the Lunar New Year holiday. But, hit by the aftermath of political protest and growing precautions against the coronavirus threat, the theatrical business took a steep tumble.
Aggregate box office over the four days between Saturday and Tuesday amounted to $5.52 million (Hk$42.9 million) according to data from Hong Kong Box Office Limited, a joint venture of the Motion Picture Industry Association and the Hong Kong Theatre Association. That was a 30% drop compared with the equivalent period in 2019.
Unlike the hard hit mainland China industry, cinemas in Hong Kong remain open, and new releases went ahead as scheduled. But public, enterprise and government are all tuned in to details of the virus outbreak. People are actively limiting their travel within the city and are avoiding large crowds, where the disease could easily be spread.
“The Grand Grandmaster...
Aggregate box office over the four days between Saturday and Tuesday amounted to $5.52 million (Hk$42.9 million) according to data from Hong Kong Box Office Limited, a joint venture of the Motion Picture Industry Association and the Hong Kong Theatre Association. That was a 30% drop compared with the equivalent period in 2019.
Unlike the hard hit mainland China industry, cinemas in Hong Kong remain open, and new releases went ahead as scheduled. But public, enterprise and government are all tuned in to details of the virus outbreak. People are actively limiting their travel within the city and are avoiding large crowds, where the disease could easily be spread.
“The Grand Grandmaster...
- 1/30/2020
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Hong Kong Actor/Director Chi Wah Wong most recent film “The Grand Grandmaster” is set for release on January 23rd. The action comedy stars Annie Liu, alongside director Chi Wah Wong (“24 Hours Ghost Story”). In anticipation of the films release Golden Scene has released a trailer, which can be viewed below.
Synopsis
The Grandmaster Fei Lung lost everything after he got defeated by Tsang. To regain his reputation, Fei Lung challenges her to a final fight. Much to his surprise, he gradually falls in love with Tsang. Will he be able to win both Tsang’s heart and the battle at the end?...
Synopsis
The Grandmaster Fei Lung lost everything after he got defeated by Tsang. To regain his reputation, Fei Lung challenges her to a final fight. Much to his surprise, he gradually falls in love with Tsang. Will he be able to win both Tsang’s heart and the battle at the end?...
- 1/24/2020
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
The overseas release of Chinese films in the next weeks is certain to be affected by the cancellation of theatrical outings in mainland China as a response to the rampant spread of the coronavirus.
On Thursday, movie companies in China announced they would not go ahead with the release of seven major films at Chinese New Year, normally the busiest period in the cinema calendar.
Chinese regulations prevent a Chinese-produced film from being released outside mainland China in advance of a release within the country. There can be exceptions, such as those for major film festivals, but these need government approval.
Chinese rights holders also like to avoid international releases preceding their film’s outings in China. The chance of pirated recordings from the smaller overseas markets leaking back into massively larger mainland Chinese market is too great a risk.
Cancelled domestic outings will now have a domino effect on overseas releases of certain films.
On Thursday, movie companies in China announced they would not go ahead with the release of seven major films at Chinese New Year, normally the busiest period in the cinema calendar.
Chinese regulations prevent a Chinese-produced film from being released outside mainland China in advance of a release within the country. There can be exceptions, such as those for major film festivals, but these need government approval.
Chinese rights holders also like to avoid international releases preceding their film’s outings in China. The chance of pirated recordings from the smaller overseas markets leaking back into massively larger mainland Chinese market is too great a risk.
Cancelled domestic outings will now have a domino effect on overseas releases of certain films.
- 1/23/2020
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
In the more than six months that protest movements have rocked Hong Kong, a whole range of business sectors have become color-coded, as both Beijing-loyal blue elements and yellow pro-democracy forces have weaponized the economy.
Companies on the front line include leading bank Hsbc, airline Cathay Pacific and even the subway operator Mtrc. Effects range from a poorly observed boycott of Starbucks, where a family member of the local franchise holder has spoken out against protesters, to lonely hearts who choose to flag their political colors on dating apps in order to avoid future incompatibility.
Hong Kong movie-goers have largely turned their backs on mainland Chinese films. The phenomenon is not entirely new, but it is starkly illustrated by the upcoming Chinese New Year season.
Films releasing in Hong Kong over the next two weeks are a mix of those driven by Hollywood’s global schedules – “Dolittle” and “Spies in Disguise” release on Jan.
Companies on the front line include leading bank Hsbc, airline Cathay Pacific and even the subway operator Mtrc. Effects range from a poorly observed boycott of Starbucks, where a family member of the local franchise holder has spoken out against protesters, to lonely hearts who choose to flag their political colors on dating apps in order to avoid future incompatibility.
Hong Kong movie-goers have largely turned their backs on mainland Chinese films. The phenomenon is not entirely new, but it is starkly illustrated by the upcoming Chinese New Year season.
Films releasing in Hong Kong over the next two weeks are a mix of those driven by Hollywood’s global schedules – “Dolittle” and “Spies in Disguise” release on Jan.
- 1/22/2020
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
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