Happy Chinese New Year!

Happy Chinese New Year!
STAR CHINESE MOVIES celebrates your inner zodiac animal with an exciting Chinese New Year package!

Manila, 30 Dec 05 – This year, STAR CHINESE MOVIES has all the ingredients for a fantastic Chinese New Year! According to the Chinese horoscope, people born under different animal signs have distinct personalities, ranging from the romantic, dramatic and comedic to the adventurous and serious. STAR CHINESE MOVIES has lined up just as many varied films this festive season to suit all tastes. So indulge the animal in you and plunge straight into the exciting Chinese New Year line-up – every night at 9pm from Jan 28 to Feb 3 on STAR CHINESE MOVIES!

According to Chinese legend, when the Lord Buddha departed from Earth, 12 animals went to bid him farewell. As a reward, he named a year after each one in the order they arrived, and incorporated each animal’s characteristics in their assigned year. Thereon, it’s said that people born in the year of the assigned animal will inherit its qualities and preferences. No matter which animal sign you belong to, you’re guaranteed to find movies that suit your palate in the list of award-winning, box-office blockbusters offered by STAR CHINESE MOVIES!

The channel unwraps the Chinese New Year package with the premiere of House of Fury, a sprightly comedy-adventure where dad Anthony Wong and kids Stephen Fung and Gillian Chung use incredible but secret kung-fu talents to fight a deranged Michael Wong. Like the action but also itching for a riotous game of mahjong? Come see how conman Yuen Wah and kung-fu-cum-mahjong ace Yuen Qiu join forces to turn waiter Roger Kwok into the Mahjong Saint in Kung Fu Mahjong.

How about some brain-teasing mystery and suspense? Watch Edison Chan and Shawn Yu in the award-winning prequel Infernal Affairs II, as the two pop idols play teenage undercover moles planted by opposite sides of the law, and manipulated by their cunning bosses. For the sentimental souls, check out Lost In Time, a touching romantic drama where Cecilia Cheung was named Best Actress for her portrayal of a young minibus driver trying to raise her late fiancé's son.

Prepare yourself for some romantic chuckles as herbalist Richie Ren attempts to develop a cure for stinky princess Miriam Yeung in the “reeking” comedy Elixir of Love. For pulse-pumping, serious crime action, watch the critically acclaimed One Nite In Mongkok, where police official Alex Fong has just one night to track down assassin Daniel Wu, who enlists the help of prostitute Cecilia Cheung.

After that, kick off the year for real with a good laugh in Protégé De La Rose. This wild spoof about Black Rose (Teresa Mo) and her strange protégés, Gillian Chung, alien Charlene Choi, and taxi driver Ekin Cheng will definitely liven up your home for the holidays!

Join in the festivities with STAR CHINESE MOVIES and hunt for your favourite shows in the year of the Dog. You’re guaranteed to have something to bark about! Chinese New Year line-up starts from Jan 28 to Feb at 9pm every night on STAR CHINESE MOVIES.

CHINESE NEW YEAR LINE-UP AT 9PM
28 Jan – House of Fury (Premiere)
29 Jan – Kung Fu Mahjong
30 Jan – Infernal Affairs II
31 Jan – Lost in Time
01 Feb – Elixir of Love
02 Feb – One Nite in Mongkok
03 Feb – Protégé De La Rose Noire


Rat: Charming and humorous, a gambler who is easy to get along with.
Check out: House of Fury, Kung Fu Mahjong, Elixir of Love, Protégé De La Rose Noire
Birth year: 1900, 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996

Ox: Intelligent and self-confident, a person with authority who has a kind and active mind.
Check out: House of Fury, Infernal Affairs II, Lost in Time, One Nite in Mongkok
Birth year: 1901, 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997

Tiger: Courageous and self-assured, a warrior with great affection.
Check out: House of Fury, Infernal Affairs II, Lost in Time, Elixir of Love
Birth year: 1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998

Rabbit: Peace-loving and kind, a sound counsel who is sensitive to beauty.
Check out: Kung Fu Mahjong, Lost in Time, Elixir of Love, Protégé De La Rose Noire
Birth year: 1903, 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999

Dragon: Shrewd and very lucky, a person full of imagination, vitality and strength.
Check out: House of Fury, Kung Fu Mahjong, Infernal Affairs II, One Nite in Mongkok
Birth year: 1904, 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000

Snake: Philosophical, wise and calm, a deep thinker who trusts his own instincts.
Check out: House of Fury, Infernal Affairs II, Lost in Time, One Nite in Mongkok
Birth year: 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001

Horse: Cheerful and quick-witted, an adventurer who loves physical and mental exercises.
Check out: House of Fury, Infernal Affairs II, One Nite in Mongkok, Protégé De La Rose Noire
Birth year: 1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002

Sheep: Righteous and sincere, a compassionate person who is easily taken in by sob stories.
Check out: Infernal Affairs II, Lost in Time, Elixir of Love, One Nite in Mongkok
Birth year: 1907, 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003

Monkey: Lively, witty, inventive and intelligent, a charlatan with good problem-solving skills.
Check out: House of Fury, Kung Fu Mahjong, Infernal Affairs II, Protégé De La Rose Noire
Birth year: 1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004

Rooster: Dramatic, resourceful and confident, a dauntless hero who struts with dignity.
Check out: House of Fury, Infernal Affairs II, Lost in Time, One Nite in Mongkok
Birth year: 1909, 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005

Dog: Faithful, guarded and defensive, an egalitarian who has a deep sense of justice.
Check out: House of Fury, Infernal Affairs II, One Nite in Mongkok, Protégé De La Rose Noire
Birth year: 1910, 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006

Boar: Fortunate and simple, a thoughtful friend who takes up the burdens of others.
Check out: Kung Fu Mahjong, Lost in Time, Elixir of Love, Protégé De La Rose Noire
Birth year: 1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995


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