"Back to the Past" Box Office Surpasses $66 Million, Louis Koo Blows Kisses, Actors' Salaries Are a Trade Secret

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Louis Koo, Jessica Hsuan, Raymond Lam, Sonija Kwok, Joyce Tang, and Kevin Chu attended an appreciation banquet for the movie "Back to the Past" in Causeway Bay last night to celebrate the box office surpassing $66 million in Hong Kong and Macau. Louis, in a rare move, blew kisses twice.

Louis expressed feeling happy about this movie's good results and still hopes to achieve even higher box office figures. Netizens posted a clip of him dancing in an MV in the past, hoping to see him dance again. Louis readily said, "If the Hong Kong box office surpasses $200 million, I'll dance! To make everyone happy. If the box office exceeds $120 million, will first sing. How come it sounds like fundraising?"

Talking about him opening an account on Threads and interacting with netizens, rapidly gaining 200,000 followers, Jessica denied being the one who got Louis into it. Louis said that he uses Discord and blogs, and has had a Threads account for a long time, but just mostly browses. During a recent movie promotion, [he] was encouraged to communicate online, so [he] complied, jokingly saying, "I'm online more diligently than Jessica now...also looked at her posts and comments".

Jessica laughingly said, "Are my posts and comments silly?" Louis said, "No. Very meaningful!" Some netizens unearthed some semi-nude photos that Louis shot in the past. He kept a slight smile and said, "Have read all of the netizens' comments; however, regarding my own photos...."

Many netizens are discussing when the extended version of "Back" will be released. Louis expressed that the editing and post-production will take three or four weeks...will observe the market's response. The box office needs to at least exceed $100 million in order to consider releasing an extended version to meet the audience's demand. Jessica added, "Some of the family life scenes are very interesting. Look forward to them being able to appear in the extended version to bring joy and memories to everyone".

In addition, a list of salaries for the cast of "Back" circulated online, claiming that Jessica received $1.5 million and Louis received no salary. Louis replied, "I am responding once on behalf of the company. We cannot disclose anything involving the company's trade secrets. Filming every movie is difficult. Every actor has put in effort. I did what I was supposed to do. It doesn't matter how hard it is; what matters is that the audience likes it. Hope that the box office will be profitable to make the atmosphere in the movie industry better".

Some viewers shot movie clips with ther phones and shared them on social media. Louis thanked helpful citizens for reporting the illegal activity and appealed to all sectors to respect intellectual property rights. "Making a movie is not easy in this generation. It is very difficult to work in the movie industry. Hope that everyone can help us. Shooting and putting videos online will harm us".

Louis' "Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In" is about to start shooting a sequel. Regading Sidney Yim recommending herself to join to do action scenes, but it depends on Louis' decision, Jessica chimed in, "I also want to join. Everyone taught me. Said that 「龍捲風」 has a younger sister named 「龍鬚糖」". Louis expressed that he will discuss possibilities with Director Soi Cheang, but certainly also have to consider the safety of the actresses, as shooting action scenes would be very strenuous.

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"Believe in Yourself" (English Version) - Linda Chung

Believe in Yourself - 鍾嘉欣

作曲/填詞: 鍾嘉欣

Look deep inside
And you will realize
You are so beautiful
You mean so much to me

Some days there will be
Times when you'll fail to see
The voices outside
Disturbs your mind
Now it's so hard to decide

Let's start all over
And let the storm subside
We all have feelings
And thoughts we cannot hide

But if you let them
Be just the way it should be
Now it's time to let go
Move on, go slow
Little by little you'll know

*I want you to believe in yourself
I want you to know how much I care
I want you to believe in yourself
And know that I'll be there

To sit with you all day long
Wait for the day you can stand strong
I want you to remember these words
Love always conquers all*

Now is the time
To call your gifts to shine
And make a difference
In many people's lives

With every smile
With kindness as your guiding light
I will stand by your side
Your love is divine
You are a one of a kind

Repeat *

Spread your wings and fly
Be a butterfly
Reach the stars up high
Light up the sky
Find the true hero inside

Repeat *

Remember you are more than enough
Just being who you are

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*Credits to 鍾嘉欣 Linda Chung

"The Unusual Prosecutor" Theme Song MV

黑暗有光 《非常檢控觀》 主題曲 - 張馳豪

作曲/監製: 劉易昇
填詞: 楊熙
編曲: Johnny Yim

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TV Awards Presentation 2025

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"The QUEEN of News 2"

Best Actor
Bosco Wong ("The QUEEN of News 2")

Best Actress
Charmaine Sheh ("The QUEEN of News 2")

Best Supporting Actor
Matthew Ho ("The QUEEN of News 2")

Best Supporting Actress
Venus Wong ("The QUEEN of News 2")

Best Variety Programme
"Midlife, Sing & Shine! 3"

Best Informative and Special Topic Programme
"Scoop"

Best Male Host
Bob Lam ("CNY Daytime Special 2025", "A Date with Goddess", "Game of Scholars", "TVB Anniversary Gala")

Best Female Host
Stephanie Che ("Midlife, Sing & Shine! 3", "Midlife, Sing & Shine! 4")

Most Improved Male Artiste
James Ng ("D.I.D. 12", "The QUEEN of News 2")

Most Improved Female Artiste
Sophie Yip ("Lo and Behold", "A Date with Goddess", "Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2025", "Call of Heroes: Road to Victory Party Show")

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Seeds of Truth ("The QUEEN of News 2") - Windy Zhan

Best Male Newcomer(s)
Mason Fung & Liu Yang

Best Female Newcomer
Carmen Ngai

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"The QUEEN of News 2"

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Charmaine Sheh ("The QUEEN of News 2")

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Best Dressed Male Artiste
Brian Chu

Best Dressed Female Artiste
Hera Chan

Professional Spirit Award
Cheung Chai Yan

Honorary Legend Award
Eric Tsang

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The cross-platform live broadcast ratings of the awards presentation peaked at 26.4 points (1,700,000 viewers).

"I Have a Date with Spring" Reunites on New Year's Eve

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On New Year's Eve, the four sisters from the classic series "I Have a Date with Spring, Sheren Tang, Joey Meng, Kiki Sheung, and Erica Choi, reunited on stage for the first time in 30 years on Shanghai's Dragon TV, dressed in classic gowns that were reminiscent of their 1990s series. They each sang 《你你你為了愛情》, 《As Time Goes By》, 《梅蘭梅蘭我愛你》, and 《不了情》. Lastly, they sang 《我和春天有個約會》 together. The level of nostagia skyrocketed.

Overwhelmed with emotion at the reunion, Sheren could not help but shed tears: "Really never even dreamed that the four of us sisters could reunite after 30 years. Back then, the series just happened to premiere in Shanghai, and now, we have met again here. Fate is really too marvelous for words". Sheren's sentiments echoed everyone's thoughts. Joey expressed, "The most unforgettable thing is that the four of us sisters are able to sing and dance together after 30 years. Many scenes sprang up once [I] stepped onto the stage, like returning to the time at 「麗花皇宮」". Even without rehearsals, their impromptu rendition of 《家家有本難唸的經》 on stage was still full of chemistry, and the original hand gesture dance has become popular again.

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Jessica Hsuan Feels Proud to Successfully 'Tame' Louis Koo

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The movie "Back to the Past" will officially release simultaneously in Hong Kong and Mainland tomorrow on New Year's Eve. Today, the movie's main cast, Louis Koo, Raymond Lam, Jessica Hsuan, Sonija Kwok, Joyce Tang, Kevin Chu, Bai Baihe, Michael Miu, Jimmy Au, Power Chan, Wong Man Piu, Louis Cheung, Fish Liew, and Timmy Hung, who accompanied his father, Sammo Hung, who served as the action director, appeared on the red carpet of Tsim Sha Tsui's Avenue of Stars to attend the 'Gala Premiere Night'. Raymond immediately approached the fans upon getting out of the car, signing autographs for them and showing his approachable side.

The actors took turns going on stage to share fun and memorable moments from filming. Louis Koo, Raymond, and Jessica were the last to go on stage. Jessica said that they would see each other regularly, so they are very familiar with each other, and they were already full of chemistry as soon as they got on set; thus, there was not much to worry about. Raymond felt very touched that the movie "Back" has finally been brought to the big screen after many years and is still receiving the support of the outside world. [He] was happy to work with senior and new actors, describing the entire matter as being a great dream.

Raymond pointed out that their relationship is that of both mentor and friend: "Back then, Louis Koo taught me a lot, and is still putting money in my pocket to this day. Everyone has to pay attention to the mentor-mentee relationship in the movie, as it explores the inner worlds of the two". Louis Koo said that, from the conception to the filming to the release, he has been greatly anticipating it. He said, "Thank you, Huang Yi (the original author). Because of him, there is 'A Step into the Past'. Also, thank you, [Liu Kai] Chi; because of him, there is Dr. Koo".

Louis Koo expressed his delight at the many supporters for the movie "Back", and found it strange to see even foreigners singing 《天命最高》. The pre-sales are not only hot in Hong Kong and Mainland but also in Malaysia. Asked if he was confident in breaking the single-day box office record of the movie "The Last Dance", Louis Koo frankly said, "Hope so! Because very happy this time that there are many people supporting 'Back'. Hope that the box office can have satisfactory results".

Talking about the 15-minute interval between screenings, Louis Koo revealed that, including the midnight screenings, there are a total of 1,460 screenings on the first day in Hong Kong, mentioning that many thank-you events would be arranged afterward. On New Year's Eve, he will first bring a large group to Guangzhou to promote and attend a thank-you event, and then count down to the new year with Mainland viewers. He said, "It is also my first time not celebrating New Year's Day in Hong Kong. Every year, [I] spend it with [my] family. (Bring your family?) Cannot. My dad can't travel too far, and there will be a lot of people. It wouldn't be good if something happened. Safety first". He expressed that they will continue the promotional tour afterward. Apart from going to Guangzhou, Foshan, and Shenzhen, will also be flying to other places.

Louis Koo emphasized that he and Jessica are promoting as an onscreen couple, pointing out that it is also an achievement for her to 'tame' him. Jessica laughingly said, "Very proud! My friends also say that they enjoy watching it. It turns out that everyone likes to see him being tortured". Jessica frankly said that, because of this movie, many of the old clips are being brought up again, and she would also be very scared every time she sees them. When encouraged by Louis Koo to try being a singer, she also shook her head: "I also forgot that I danced with Grasshopper before, but certainly remember when I forgot the lyrics while singing back then. Very grateful to everyone because there are many clips that I don't have, which gives me a lot of memories. However, it's impossible for me to be a singer. [Maybe] in the next life! A little late in this life because [if I] have the identity of a singer, everyone would think that I sing very badly".

Jessica refuses to sing 《天命最高》 with Louis Koo if the box office is good because there are already many people who have made different versions of this song. However, Louis is willing to sing it: "I'm the original singer. What is there is be afraid of?!" Some actors from the televsion version did not take part in the movie version. Asking Louis Koo if he would consider adding them if a sequel to the movie version were filmed, he said, "The time for a movie is limited. Everyone also needs to understand that this movie is a continuation. Some characters may have already died in the series. Of course, I hope that more people can take part, but the runtime is limited".

Louis Koo and Jessica Hsuan accepted an interview after the premiere. Louis Koo was accompanied by his good friend, Jessica, and was in high spirits the entire time. Jessica expressed that she was also surprised and found Louis Koo's chin-resting pose to be particularly adorable. Louis Koo also laughingly said, "Yeah! I don't have hands to rest my chin on now!". Although he humourously put down the microphone and 'ran away' after the interview, he eventually returned to his spot to honour his promise, readily agreeing to do the chin-resting pose with Jessica!

Jessica is nominated for TV queen for the series "The Queen of Castle". Talking about whether she would be attending the awards presentation, she expressed, "Go to the Macau awards presentation? Have to look at the work schedule. Leaving it to fate! Will go [if I] can! At this moment, promotions are very important!". With the personal support of movie king Louis Koo, Jessica expressed that it does not make much of a difference: "It's not related. It's up to the viewers to vote!" However, Louis Koo laughingly said, "After my blessing (開光), it is simply too marvelous for words!" Jessica, completely bewildered, asked Louis Koo, "I don't understand what 「開光」 is!" Louis Koo expressed in surprise, "Don't understand? Well, how come you understand 「加持」? (Jessica: 'Actually, don't understand'.) Well, [if you] don't understand, why don't you ask?! Like in 'Step', no matter what I say, she also doesn't understand. What is 「正八婆」?"

When Louis was signing autographs for Polaroid pictures the other day, Jessica complained that his signature was too big and took too much space. Louis responded, "It's just too long!", which when viral online. Today, Louis Koo first signed on the premiere's backdrop, and later expressed in an interview, "How could I sign all of it at the beginning! I am long! Will accommodate then!" This made Jessica and everyone present burst into laughter!

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