Three Hong Kong Films Set for 2027 Lunar New Year Battle

**Three 2027 CNY Films Officially Launched** The 2027 Lunar New Year film battle is officially underway with three major productions confirming their start. Empress Entertainment's 2027 Lunar New Year offering, temporarily titled New Wealthy Auspicious (新富贵吉祥), has officially begun filming with Charlene Choi (蔡卓妍) confirming the production's launch on social media on September 8 [2][3]. The film marks another collaboration between Charlene Choi and Raymond Lam (林峰), who have starred together in multiple film and television productions over the years [3]. **Empress Film Strong Creative Team** The production brings together a powerful creative lineup. Director Law Yiu-fai previously worked with Charlene Choi on The Grand Sing-Song Caper (祥赌必赢) [2][3]. The producer role is filled by Chan Mau-yin (陈茂贤), director of the critically acclaimed The Last Ghost (破·地狱) [2][3]. The film's theme centers around "food" elements, perfectly aligned with the festive New Year atmosphere [2][3]. Additional cast members include Choi Kit (蔡洁), Yang Tianyu (杨天宇), Wu Haokang (吴浩康), Kong Dexian (孔德贤), and Zhang Wenjia (张纹嘉) [3]. **Golden Joyful Matters Launches in Malaysia** Meanwhile, the Hong Kong-Malaysia co-production Golden Joyful Matters (黄金囍事) held its launch ceremony in Malaysia on September 9, gathering both Hong Kong and Malaysian actors [1][3]. The film is directed by Mai Haobang (麦浩邦) with Huang Zihuan (黄子桓), screenwriter of the Ip Man series, serving as producer and scriptwriter [1][3]. The story is set in a five-star hotel, combining treasure hunt, romance, family, and comedy elements [1]. **All-Star Hong Kong Cast** The film boasts an impressive ensemble of Hong Kong television royalty, featuring five TV Best Actor and Best Actress award winners alongside Film Awards Best Actor winners [1]. The cast includes Chan Chin-pang (陈展鹏), Zhang Zhenlang (张振朗), Yuen Wai-ho (袁伟豪), Wong Chi-man (黄智雯), Cheng Pei-pei (夏雨), Zheng Ek-kay (郑则士, 75 years old), Kwan Po-wai (关宝慧), Chan Yan-yin (陈欣妍), and Wong Cheung-hin (黄长兴) [1][3]. Malaysian actors include Cheng Kam-fat (郑金发) and Miko Wong (黄洁琪) [1][3]. At the launch ceremony, actors performed a dramatic "check-in" skit, with Wong Chi-man famously pulling a whip from her luggage to recreate a scene where she whips a water bottle on someone's head, sending the entire venue into laughter [1][3]. Actor Chan Chin-pang plays a triad boss with a romance storyline alongside internet celebrity character played by Chan Yan-yin [1]. Yuen Wai-ho and Wong Chi-man reprise their on-screen couple dynamic as a hotel manager couple [1]. Veteran actor Zheng Ek-kay (75) and Kwan Po-wai portray a wealthy couple, with Miko Wong playing their daughter [1]. **Bosco Wong Steps Up as Producer** A third contender in the 2027 CNY market comes from Shaw Brothers, with actor Bosco Wong (黄宗泽) stepping up as both star and producer [3]. Though official title and complete cast remain unannounced, Wong is confirmed to be busy with producer duties for the film, which is also shooting in Malaysia [3].