Trivisa scoops five awards including best film, while Mad World takes best new ditrector prize.Scroll Down For Full List Of Winners
Hong Kong’s new wave of filmmakers scored big at the Hong Kong Film Awards on Sunday night, where films from first-time directors walked off with most of the major prizes.
Johnnie To-produced crime drama Trivisa (pictured) was the big winner of the night, scooping five awards including best film and best director for its three first-time co-directors - Jevons Au, Frank Hui and Vicky Wong. The film, about a trio of notorious gangsters, also won best actor for Gordon Lam’s performance, best screenplay and best editing.
Wong Chun’s Mad World, also a first-time effort, picked up three awards, including best new director, best supporting actor for Eric Tsang’s performance and best supporting actress for Elaine Jin. The film tells the story of a former stockbroker living with his father (Tsang...
Hong Kong’s new wave of filmmakers scored big at the Hong Kong Film Awards on Sunday night, where films from first-time directors walked off with most of the major prizes.
Johnnie To-produced crime drama Trivisa (pictured) was the big winner of the night, scooping five awards including best film and best director for its three first-time co-directors - Jevons Au, Frank Hui and Vicky Wong. The film, about a trio of notorious gangsters, also won best actor for Gordon Lam’s performance, best screenplay and best editing.
Wong Chun’s Mad World, also a first-time effort, picked up three awards, including best new director, best supporting actor for Eric Tsang’s performance and best supporting actress for Elaine Jin. The film tells the story of a former stockbroker living with his father (Tsang...
- 4/10/2017
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Controversial , low-budget dystopian Ten Years took the top honors at the Hong Kong Film Awards on Sunday.
A local box office hit made up of five vignettes set in 2025, where locals are persecuted for speaking Cantonese not Mandarin.
Amidst increasing fears of mainland pressure and interference in Hong Kong and some cinemas refusing to screen the film, its success was a surprise even to the producers themselves.
Andrew Choi, one of the producers for the film, said “The meaning of this prize is that it shows Hong Kong still has hope. It reminds us that we could have courage to be creative. I would like to thank everyone who has watched it.”
According to the Guardian, this film with a budget of Hk$500,000 ($64,000) has earned Hk$6m, but its run stopped despite still playing to packed theatres.
State broadcaster, CCTV, pulled out from broadcasting the ceremony live unlike previous years,...
A local box office hit made up of five vignettes set in 2025, where locals are persecuted for speaking Cantonese not Mandarin.
Amidst increasing fears of mainland pressure and interference in Hong Kong and some cinemas refusing to screen the film, its success was a surprise even to the producers themselves.
Andrew Choi, one of the producers for the film, said “The meaning of this prize is that it shows Hong Kong still has hope. It reminds us that we could have courage to be creative. I would like to thank everyone who has watched it.”
According to the Guardian, this film with a budget of Hk$500,000 ($64,000) has earned Hk$6m, but its run stopped despite still playing to packed theatres.
State broadcaster, CCTV, pulled out from broadcasting the ceremony live unlike previous years,...
- 4/4/2016
- by Stellarise
- AsianMoviePulse
The ceremony broadcast was banned in mainland China, reportedly due to the nomination of the politically-charged dystopian drama.Scroll down for the full list
Port Of Call emerged as a big winner with seven prizes from the 35th Hong Kong Film Awards, while controversial local independent production Ten Years was declared best film and The Taking Of Tiger Mountain’s Tsui Hark took best director.
Port Of Call, which came into the night with the most nominations at 13, pulled off a clean sweep of all the acting prizes: best actor for Aaron Kwok (his first Hkfa win), best actress for newcomer Jessie Li, best supporting actress for Elaine Jin, as well as best new performer and best supporting actor, both of which for Michael Ning.
The crime thriller also won best screenplay for writer-director Philip Yung and best cinematography for Christopher Doyle.
However, the biggest award of the evening went to Ten Years, which beat heavyweights...
Port Of Call emerged as a big winner with seven prizes from the 35th Hong Kong Film Awards, while controversial local independent production Ten Years was declared best film and The Taking Of Tiger Mountain’s Tsui Hark took best director.
Port Of Call, which came into the night with the most nominations at 13, pulled off a clean sweep of all the acting prizes: best actor for Aaron Kwok (his first Hkfa win), best actress for newcomer Jessie Li, best supporting actress for Elaine Jin, as well as best new performer and best supporting actor, both of which for Michael Ning.
The crime thriller also won best screenplay for writer-director Philip Yung and best cinematography for Christopher Doyle.
However, the biggest award of the evening went to Ten Years, which beat heavyweights...
- 4/4/2016
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Hong Kong Film Awards-nominated drama stars Karena Lam and Jacky Cheung.
Hong Kong’s Emperor Motion Pictures (Emp) is launching sales on sexual harrassment drama Heaven In The Dark, starring Karena Lam and Jacky Cheung.
Adapted from the play French Kiss by Candace Chong, the film tells the story of a woman who shares a kiss with a pastor and then files sexual harrassment charges against him. The pastor ends up losing his faith as a consequence of her actions, while the woman tries to find salvation in religion.
The film, which is scheduled for a Hong Kong release on March 24, marks the directorial debut of Lam’s husband Yuen Kim-wai, an established commercials and music video director.
Although not yet released, the film has already picked up best actress (Lam) and best actor (Cheung) nominations at this year’s Hong Kong Film Awards, which take place on April 3. It has also been selected as the...
Hong Kong’s Emperor Motion Pictures (Emp) is launching sales on sexual harrassment drama Heaven In The Dark, starring Karena Lam and Jacky Cheung.
Adapted from the play French Kiss by Candace Chong, the film tells the story of a woman who shares a kiss with a pastor and then files sexual harrassment charges against him. The pastor ends up losing his faith as a consequence of her actions, while the woman tries to find salvation in religion.
The film, which is scheduled for a Hong Kong release on March 24, marks the directorial debut of Lam’s husband Yuen Kim-wai, an established commercials and music video director.
Although not yet released, the film has already picked up best actress (Lam) and best actor (Cheung) nominations at this year’s Hong Kong Film Awards, which take place on April 3. It has also been selected as the...
- 2/12/2016
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Hong Kong-based Edko Films has announced 3D fantasy adventure Monster Hunt, to be directed by Raman Hui, who co-directed Shrek The Third.
The $30m Chinese-language film will star Bai Baihe (Personal Tailor), Kai Ko (You Are The Apple Of My Eye) and Jiang Wu (A Touch of Sin).
Based on the supernatural classic Strange Tales From A Chinese Studio, the film will feature Woba, a CGI protagonist who is the last of the monster kings embroiled in a war with humans that has lasted generations. His quest is to bring unity to the two races with the help of characters played by Bai and Ko.
“We give this classic tale a new spin by reducing the horror element and reinventing it with family-friendly fantastical characters and settings in an epic style,” said Hui.
Veteran actor Eric Tsang (Infernal Affairs) and Hong Kong’s ‘Queen of Comedy’ Sandra Ng (The Golden Chicken trilogy) will also feature along with Yan...
The $30m Chinese-language film will star Bai Baihe (Personal Tailor), Kai Ko (You Are The Apple Of My Eye) and Jiang Wu (A Touch of Sin).
Based on the supernatural classic Strange Tales From A Chinese Studio, the film will feature Woba, a CGI protagonist who is the last of the monster kings embroiled in a war with humans that has lasted generations. His quest is to bring unity to the two races with the help of characters played by Bai and Ko.
“We give this classic tale a new spin by reducing the horror element and reinventing it with family-friendly fantastical characters and settings in an epic style,” said Hui.
Veteran actor Eric Tsang (Infernal Affairs) and Hong Kong’s ‘Queen of Comedy’ Sandra Ng (The Golden Chicken trilogy) will also feature along with Yan...
- 6/3/2014
- by hjnoh2007@gmail.com (Jean Noh)
- ScreenDaily
Cannes is in full swing at TWC has announced in a press release that they’ve acquired Wu Xia, the new film by Donnie Yen, and in typical Weinstein fashion, they’re retitling the film to Dragon. Ugh. Let’s hope they don’t cut the film either as they have notoriously done in prior martial arts acquisitions like Iron Monkey.
The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today that it has acquired from We Distribution the distribution rights for the world, outside of Asia and French speaking Europe, to the martial arts, film noir epic Dragon (Wu Xia). TF1 are already confirmed to distribute the film in France. The film will have its world premiere as part of the official selection at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. A 2011 theatrical release is expected in the Us.
Director, Peter Ho-Sun Chan, is one of Asia’s most celebrated filmmakers,
his critical and...
The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today that it has acquired from We Distribution the distribution rights for the world, outside of Asia and French speaking Europe, to the martial arts, film noir epic Dragon (Wu Xia). TF1 are already confirmed to distribute the film in France. The film will have its world premiere as part of the official selection at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. A 2011 theatrical release is expected in the Us.
Director, Peter Ho-Sun Chan, is one of Asia’s most celebrated filmmakers,
his critical and...
- 5/12/2011
- by Jon Peters
- Killer Films
TWC Acquires Peter Ho-sun Chan.S Martial Arts, Film Noir Epic, Dragon (Wu Xia), Which Premieres At Cannes On May 14Th
International Superstars Donnie Yen, Takeshi Kaneshiro and Tang Wei Co-Star in Action-Packed Tale of Crime, Family and Redemption
Studio Acquires Distribution Rights for the World Outside of Asia
The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today that it has acquired from We Distribution the distribution rights for the world, outside of Asia and French speaking Europe, to the martial arts, film noir epic Dragon (Wu Xia). TF1 are already confirmed to distribute the film in France. The film will have its world premiere as part of the official selection at this year.s Cannes Film Festival. A 2011 theatrical release is expected in the Us.
Director, Peter Ho-Sun Chan, is one of Asia.s most celebrated filmmakers, his critical and box office hits include award winning The Warlords, which he produced and directed,...
International Superstars Donnie Yen, Takeshi Kaneshiro and Tang Wei Co-Star in Action-Packed Tale of Crime, Family and Redemption
Studio Acquires Distribution Rights for the World Outside of Asia
The Weinstein Company (TWC) announced today that it has acquired from We Distribution the distribution rights for the world, outside of Asia and French speaking Europe, to the martial arts, film noir epic Dragon (Wu Xia). TF1 are already confirmed to distribute the film in France. The film will have its world premiere as part of the official selection at this year.s Cannes Film Festival. A 2011 theatrical release is expected in the Us.
Director, Peter Ho-Sun Chan, is one of Asia.s most celebrated filmmakers, his critical and box office hits include award winning The Warlords, which he produced and directed,...
- 5/11/2011
- by Melissa Howland
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
"The Queen", "Curse of the Golden Flower" and "Pan's Labyrinth" took home the film awards at the 9th annual Costume Designers Guild Awards, which were held Saturday night at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.
Consolata Boyle, who outfitted the British royal family, in Miramax Films' "The Queen" was honored for excellence in contemporary film.
The lush costumes of China's Tang dynasty on display in Sony Pictures Classics' "Curse of the Golden Flower" earned Chung Man Yee the award for excellence in period film.
And a child's fantasy taking place in the middle of war-torn Spain caught the eye of the designers, who awarded Lala Huete the award for excellence in fantasy film for Picturehouse's "Pan's Labyrinth".
In the television categories, the winners were: Mike O'Neill for "Elizabeth I", outstanding made for television movie or miniseries; Eduardo Castro for "Ugly Betty", outstanding contemporary TV series; and April Ferry for "Rome", outstanding period/fantasy TV series.
Jennifer Rade was honored for excellence in commercial costume design for "Target Branding Circle".
The dinner, hosted by Jane Kaczmarek, also presented a Distinguished Actor Award to Helen Mirren, the Swarovski President's Award to Sandra Bullock, the Lacoste Career Achievement in Film to designer Patricia Norris; and the Lacoste Career Achievement in Television to designer Grady Hunt.
Consolata Boyle, who outfitted the British royal family, in Miramax Films' "The Queen" was honored for excellence in contemporary film.
The lush costumes of China's Tang dynasty on display in Sony Pictures Classics' "Curse of the Golden Flower" earned Chung Man Yee the award for excellence in period film.
And a child's fantasy taking place in the middle of war-torn Spain caught the eye of the designers, who awarded Lala Huete the award for excellence in fantasy film for Picturehouse's "Pan's Labyrinth".
In the television categories, the winners were: Mike O'Neill for "Elizabeth I", outstanding made for television movie or miniseries; Eduardo Castro for "Ugly Betty", outstanding contemporary TV series; and April Ferry for "Rome", outstanding period/fantasy TV series.
Jennifer Rade was honored for excellence in commercial costume design for "Target Branding Circle".
The dinner, hosted by Jane Kaczmarek, also presented a Distinguished Actor Award to Helen Mirren, the Swarovski President's Award to Sandra Bullock, the Lacoste Career Achievement in Film to designer Patricia Norris; and the Lacoste Career Achievement in Television to designer Grady Hunt.
- 2/18/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Meryl Streep's chicly over-the-top designer duds in The Devil Wears Prada, Helen Mirren's sensible walking outfits in The Queen, Kirsten Dunst's elaborate gowns in Marie Antoinette and America Ferrera's fashion faux pas in Ugly Betty have earned nominations from the Costume Designers Guild, which announced nominees today for the ninth annual Costume Designers Guild Awards.
At the guild's awards ceremony, to be held Feb. 17 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel with Jane Kaczmarek serving as host, Sandra Bullock is set to receive the Swarovski President's Award, Mirren will be honored with the Distinguished Actor Award, costume designer Patricia Norris will be recognized with the Lacoste Career Achievement in Film Award, and costume designer Grady Hunt will be presented with the Career Achievement in Television Award.
For excellence in contemporary film, the CDG nominated Patricia Field for Prada, Consolata Boyle for Queen, Nancy Steiner for Little Miss Sunshine, Lindy Hemming for Casino Royale and Michael Wilkinson for Babel.
The period film nominees are Milena Canonero for Antoinette, Sharen Davis for Dreamgirls, Chung Man Yee for Curse of the Golden Flower, Ngila Dickson for The Illusionist and Penny Rose for "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest."
In the fantasy film category, the nominees are Sammy Sheldon for V for Vendetta, Kym Barrett for Eragon, Lala Huete for Pan's Labyrinth, Judianna Makovsky for X-Men: The Last Stand and Renee April for The Fountain.
In the category of outstanding made-for-television movie or miniseries, the nominees are Mike O'Neill for Elizabeth I, Julie Weiss for Mrs. Harris, Tom McKinley for High School Musical, Michael T.
At the guild's awards ceremony, to be held Feb. 17 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel with Jane Kaczmarek serving as host, Sandra Bullock is set to receive the Swarovski President's Award, Mirren will be honored with the Distinguished Actor Award, costume designer Patricia Norris will be recognized with the Lacoste Career Achievement in Film Award, and costume designer Grady Hunt will be presented with the Career Achievement in Television Award.
For excellence in contemporary film, the CDG nominated Patricia Field for Prada, Consolata Boyle for Queen, Nancy Steiner for Little Miss Sunshine, Lindy Hemming for Casino Royale and Michael Wilkinson for Babel.
The period film nominees are Milena Canonero for Antoinette, Sharen Davis for Dreamgirls, Chung Man Yee for Curse of the Golden Flower, Ngila Dickson for The Illusionist and Penny Rose for "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest."
In the fantasy film category, the nominees are Sammy Sheldon for V for Vendetta, Kym Barrett for Eragon, Lala Huete for Pan's Labyrinth, Judianna Makovsky for X-Men: The Last Stand and Renee April for The Fountain.
In the category of outstanding made-for-television movie or miniseries, the nominees are Mike O'Neill for Elizabeth I, Julie Weiss for Mrs. Harris, Tom McKinley for High School Musical, Michael T.
- 1/11/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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