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26th Hong Kong Film Awards
Ceremony for the 26th Hong Kong Film Awards was held on 15 April 2007 in the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and hosted by Bowie Tsang, Nick Cheung and Lam Chi-chung. Twenty-six winners in nineteen categories were unveiled, with film ''After This Our Exile'' being the year's biggest winner. The ceremony also featured performances by Jay Chou, Eason Chan, Alive and Jane Zhang. The nominees were announced on 1 February 2007. Over a hundred nominees contested for seventeen categories of awards. The front runners were ''Curse of the Golden Flower'' and ''After This Our Exile'', with fourteen and ten nominations respectively. Awards Below is a complete list of winners and nominees for the 26th Hong Kong Film Awards, which includes twenty-six winners and over a hundred nominees in nineteen categories. Besides the regular categories, two special awards were given out this year, namely the Century Achievement Award (to Run Run Shaw) and the Professional Achievement Award (to Man Yun Ling). Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Kong Cultural Center
The Hong Kong Cultural Centre () is a multipurpose performance facility in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. Located at Salisbury Road, it was built by the former Urban Council and, since 2000, has been administered by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong Government. A wide variety of cultural performances are held here. Location The centre is located on the southwestern tip of Tsim Sha Tsui, on the former location of the Kowloon station of the Kowloon–Canton Railway. Adjacent to the centre on the west is the Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier of the Star Ferry, while to the east are the Hong Kong Space Museum and Hong Kong Museum of Art. The historic Clock Tower stands between the centre and the pier. History As early as 1970, the Urban Council pressed for construction of a new cultural venue in Kowloon of the same modern standard as the City Hall in Central. The cultural centre project was formally announced in 1974 to be planned on the site of the former Kowloo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Not Stupid Too
''I Not Stupid Too'' () is a 2006 Singaporean satirical comedy film and the sequel to the 2002 film, ''I Not Stupid''. A satirical comedy, ''I Not Stupid Too'' portrays the lives, struggles and adventures of three Singaporean youths—8-year-old Jerry, his 15-year-old brother Tom and their 15-year-old friend Chengcai—who have a strained relationship with their parents. The film explores the issue of poor parent-child communication. The director and screenwriter, Jack Neo, was inspired to make the film by a book about appreciation education. The movie was produced by MediaCorp Raintree Pictures on a budget of S$1.5 million. It stars Ashley Leong, Shawn Lee, Joshua Ang, Xiang Yun, Jack Neo and Huang Yiliang. Filming took place at several Singaporean schools in June 2005. ''I Not Stupid Too'' was released in cinemas on 26 January 2006, and earned over S$4 million in total. The film became the second-highest grossing Singaporean film in history, with only ''Money No Enough'' gross ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Battle Of Wits (2006 Film)
''A Battle of Wits'' (also known as ''Battle of the Warriors'') is a 2006 war film based on the Japanese historical novel (Rōmaji title: '' Bokkō'' or ''Bokukō''; lit. "Mohist Attack") by Ken'ichi Sakemi, as well as the manga series '' Bokko'' by Hideki Mori. Directed by Jacob Cheung, the film starred Andy Lau, Ahn Sung-ki, Wang Zhiwen, Fan Bingbing, Nicky Wu and Choi Siwon. This was a joint-production between mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea. Plot The film is set in China in 370 BC during the Warring States period. A massive army from the Zhao state is on its way to attack the Yan state. Liang, a city-state on the Zhao–Yan border, is in peril of being conquered by the Zhao army. Ge Li, a Mohist, comes to Liang to help defend the city. Although the King of Liang has already planned for peace talks with the invaders, Ge Li manages to convince him and the people of Liang to put up resistance by warning them of the consequences of surrendering. He also prom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacob Cheung
Jacob Cheung Chi-leung is a Hong Kong film director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. His credits include '' A Battle Of Wits'' (2006), which was nominated for Best Director and Best Screenplay at the Golden Bauhinia Awards, and ''Beyond the Sunset'' (1989), which was nominated for two awards at the 9th Hong Kong Film Awards. Personal life Cheung is married to Venus Wong and has four children: the triplets Matthew, Eugene and Jeremy, and their elder sister, Ingrid. Filmography Director * ''The White Haired Witch of Lunar Kingdom'' (2014) * ''Ticket (Che Piao)'' (2007) * '' A Battle Of Wits'' (2006) * ''Hero on the Silkroad'' (2004) * ''Never Say Goodbye'' (2001) * ''Midnight Fly'' (2001) * ''The Kid'' (1999) * ''Intimates'' (1997) * ''Whatever Will Be, Will Be'' (1995) * ''The Returning'' (1994) * ''Always on My Mind'' (1993) * ''Lover's Tear'' (1992) * ''Cageman'' (1992) *''Goodbye Hero'' (1990) * ''Beyond the Sunset'' (1989) * ''Lai Shi, China's Last Eunuch'' (1988) Actor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhang Yimou
Zhang Yimou (; born 2 April 1950) is a Chinese film director, producer, writer, actor and former cinematographer.Tasker, Yvonne (2002). "Zhang Yimou" i''Fifty Contemporary Filmmakers'' Routledge Publishing, p. 412. . Google Book Search. Retrieved 21 August 2008. He is a part of the Cinema of China#Rise of the Fifth Generation, Fifth Generation of Chinese filmmakers, Honorary Doctorate of Boston University and Yale University, Distinguished Professor of Beijing Film Academy. He made his List of directorial debuts, directorial debut in 1988 with ''Red Sorghum (film), Red Sorghum''. Zhang has won numerous awards and recognitions, with three Academy Awards nominations for Best Foreign Language Film for ''Ju Dou'' in 1990, ''Raise the Red Lantern'' in 1991, and ''Hero (2002 film), Hero'' in 2003; a Silver Lion, two Golden Lion prizes and the Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker Award, Glory to the Filmmaker Award at the Venice Film Festival; Grand Prix (Cannes Film Festival), Gran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnnie To
Johnnie To Kei-fung (born 22 April 1955) is a Hong Kong film director, screenwriter and film producer. Popular in his native Hong Kong, To has also found acclaim overseas. Intensely prolific, To has made films in a variety of genres, though in the West he is best known for his action and crime movies, which have earned him critical respect and a cult following (which include Quentin Tarantino, who once said that he really loves to watch To's gangster films). To's biggest international successes include ''Breaking News'', ''Election'', ''Election 2'' (a.k.a. ''Triad Election''), ''Exiled'', ''Mad Detective'' and '' Drug War''; these films have appeared in a number of international film festivals, been distributed theatrically in France and the United States, and been widely sold to foreign countries. His films, often made in collaboration with the same group of actors, screenwriters and cinematographers, frequently explore themes of friendship, fate and the changing face of Ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Tam (film Director)
Patrick Tam Kar-ming (; born 25 March 1948) is a Hong Kong film director and film editor. He is known as the seminal figure of Hong Kong New Wave and the mentor of Wong Kar-wai. Career Tam directed the 1987 film '' Final Victory'', scripted by Wong Kar-wai. He edited Wong Kar-wai's ''Days of Being Wild'', contributing the cameo appearance of Tony Leung Chi-wai in the last scene, and ''Ashes of Time'', as well as Johnnie To's ''Election''. As part of Hong Kong's New Wave of film directors in the late 1970s and 1980s, Tam's work enjoys great acclaim. According to the Hong Kong film critic Perry Lam, writing in ''Muse'' magazine, " am'sunpredictable digressions and swift changes of scene can evoke a dreamer's logic, but his sound and images are always sharp and particular." Tam is now an associate professor at the School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong. Filmography Films * 1980 ''The Sword'' (director) * 1981 ''Love Massacre'' (director) * 1982 ''Nomad'' (di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Kong Film Award For Best Director
The Hong Kong Film Award for Best Director is an award presented annually at the Hong Kong Film Awards (HKFA). It is given to honour the best director of a Hong Kong film. The 1st Hong Kong Film Awards ceremony was held in 1982, with no formal nomination procedure established; the award was given to Allen Fong for his direction of ''Father and Son.'' After the first award ceremony, a nomination system was put in place whereby no more than five nominations are made for each category and each entry is selected through two rounds of voting. Firstly, prospective nominees are marked with a weight of 50% each from HKFA voters and a hundred professional adjudicators, contributing towards a final score with which the top five nominees advance to the second round of voting. The winner is then selected via a scoring process where 55% of the vote comes from 55 professional adjudicators, 25% from representatives of the Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild and 20% from all other HKFA Executive Commit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fearless (2006 Film)
''Fearless'', also known as ''Huo Yuanjia'' () in Chinese, and as ''Jet Li's Fearless'' in the United Kingdom and in the United States, is a 2006 martial arts film directed by Ronny Yu and starring Jet Li. It is loosely based on the life of Huo Yuanjia, a Chinese martial artist who challenged foreign fighters in highly publicized events, restoring pride and nationalism to China at a time when Western imperialism and Japanese manipulation were eroding the country in the final years of the Qing Dynasty before the birth of the Republic of China. Li stated in an interview that the film was his last wushu martial arts epic, a point also made in the film's television promotions and other publicity. ''Fearless'' was released on 26 January 2006 in Hong Kong, on 23 June 2006 in the United Kingdom, and on 22 September 2006 in the United States. Plot The film begins with Huo Yuanjia fighting and defeating three Westerners: a British boxer, a Belgian lancer, and a Spanish fencer. While ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Election 2
''Election 2'' (literal title: ''Triad (underground societies), Black Society: Harmony is a Virtue''), also known as ''Triad Election'' in the United States, is a 2006 Category III films, Category III Hong Kong crime film directed by Johnnie To with a large ensemble cast including Louis Koo, Simon Yam and Nick Cheung. A sequel to the 2005 film ''Election (2005 film), Election'', the film concludes the events of the first film centring on triad boss Lok, who struggles to get re-elected as his two-year term approaches its end. He faces competition from Jimmy, who wants to retire from the triad to be a legitimate businessman, but gets drawn into the conflict surrounding the election. ''Election 2'' enjoyed box office success in Hong Kong and being shown as an "Official Selection" at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival. Afterwards, it became a popular hit on the international festival circuit. Stephen Teo, author of ''Director in Action: Johnnie To and the Hong Kong Action Film'' (2007), w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exiled
''Exiled'' () is a 2006 Hong Kong action drama film produced and directed by Johnnie To, and starring Anthony Wong, Francis Ng, Nick Cheung, Josie Ho, Roy Cheung and Lam Suet, with special appearances by Richie Jen and Simon Yam. The action takes place in contemporary Macau. The film made its premiere at the 63rd Venice International Film Festival, and was in competition for the Golden Lion. Plot In 1998 Macau, former mobster Wo (Nick Cheung) lives quietly with his wife, Jin (Josie Ho), and his newborn child in a nondescript apartment, having turned over a new leaf. But vengeful mob boss Fay (Simon Yam)—whom Wo once tried to assassinate—has dispatched a pair of ageing hitmen to cut that peaceful existence short. Once arrived, Wo's childhood friends and hitmen Blaze ( Anthony Wong), Fat (Lam Suet), Tai (Francis Ng) and Cat (Roy Cheung), who are determined to protect Wo. After a brief showdown, the whole group comes to an uneasy truce, lay their weapons down and bond over din ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hong Kong Film Award For Best Film
The Hong Kong Film Award for Best Film is an annual Hong Kong industry award presented to the films which is considered the best of the year. History The award was established at the 1st Hong Kong Film Awards (1982) and the first winner and the sole participant in this category was ''Father and Son'', a film by Allen Fong. From the 2nd Hong Kong Film Awards (1983), there are 5, sometimes 6, nominations for the category of Best Film from which one film is chosen the winner of the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Film. The most recent recipient of the award was ''Trivisa'' by Johnnie To and Yau Nai-hoi, which was honoured at the 36th Hong Kong Film Awards (2017). Winners and nominees 1982 — 1999 2000 — present See also * Hong Kong Film Award * Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor * Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actress * Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actor * Hong Kong Film Award for Best Supporting Actress * Hong Kong Film Award for Best Action Choreography * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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