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But there’s an additional way to celebrate the holiday: By watching movies that celebrate Chinese culture. So, grab some spring rolls, jasmine tea, and tangerines, and sit down with one of these classic movies with Chinese themes. It’s the perfect way to ring in the new year again. Joy Ride (2023) Lionsgate Release Date: January 2025; Cast: Michael Chuah (蔡业翰), Mimi Chu (朱咪咪), Tian Long (余畑龙), Cherry Cheng, Zizan Razak; Synopsis: A former mercenary living in the shadows, Jie’s peaceful life is shattered when a ruthless crime syndicate threatens everything. Fire destroys several cars at Ang Mo Kio car park 2 days before Chinese New Year News January 28, 2025, 01:10 PM Man, 67, makes domestic worker, 35, drink wine, gives her 'supplements', rapes her As January is coming to a close, it is also an exciting time as Lunar New Year is this Wednesday, Jan. 29. According to National Geographic, Lunar New Year is “the most important holiday in China and Chinese communities around the world.” It is a two-week celebration with various festivities and parties. Opening Title Director Cast Genre Notes Ref. J A N U A R Y 29 Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force: Wuershan: Yu Shi, Fei Xiang: epic fantasy film: IMAX release [2] [3]Detective Chinatown 1900 The Chinese New Year movie season officially kicks off this Friday with Jack Neo’s sci-fi (kinda, sorta) comedy I Want to be Boss. If that doesn’t entice you, there are other options, including Mark Lee's drag-com Number 2 (okay, that didn't sound right) and the magnificent Se7en, back for a limited engagement to mark its 30th anniversary. That was my first thought when I heard about "Baby Hero", the new 2025 Chinese New Year film that blends Singaporean and Thai elements in ways I didn’t expect. Photo from @hongpictures on Instagram. A star-studded lineup of six films was unveiled on Wednesday at the 2025 Chinese New Year film launch event hosted by the Film Bureau of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China. These highly anticipated movies will be released on the first day of the Chinese New Year. Discover these feel-good films perfect for Chinese New Year, featuring themes of family, love, resilience, and laughter. From nostalgic classics to modern gems, these movies will bring joy and warmth to your festive celebrations A quintessential Chinese New Year flick, Fat Choi Spirit tells the story of mahjong king Andy as he balances his mahjong addiction, a spunky on-and-off girlfriend and helping his estranged family through a time of financial difficulty. Madly chaotic and witty, the slapstick comedy is directed by duo Wai Ka-fai and Johnnie To and stars Andy Lau (250129) -- SURABAYA, Jan. 29, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Lion dancers perform in front of passengers to celebrate the Chinese New Year at Juanda International Airport in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, Jan. 29, 2025. (Photo by Sahlan Kurniawan/Xinhua The year’s box office revenue saw a 20 percent drop compared to last year. The traditionally popular release periods—Lunar New Year, summer, and the weeklong National Day holiday—are typically highly competitive battlegrounds for major films, but this year, both the summer and October holiday film markets saw a (250129) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2025 (Xinhua) -- The One World Trade Center is lit up in red in New York City, the United States, Jan. 28, 2025. The Empire State Building and the One World Trade Center, two of the iconic landmark buildings in New York City, shine in red on Tuesday night in celebrations of Chinese New Year. Wish Dragon. It’s humor, heart, and a touch of magic make it just right for us to huddle around and watch as we usher in the Lunar New Year. With its vibrant special effects and themes of friendship, it’s a feel-good movie that works wonders in reminding us what’s truly important during this festive season. KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese community in Malaysia welcomed the Chinese New Year with great enthusiasm, anticipating a year of greater prosperity and a chance to renew and strengthen family ties. Fireworks lit up Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, with flashes and colorful explosions 29 January 2025 marks the Year of the Snake. UK Premiere: True Love, for Once in My Life + intro A love story about the twists and turns in the relationship of a married couple, produced by acclaimed Hong Kong filmmaker Fruit Chan. The Chinese Lunar New Year in 2025 will mark the beginning of the Year of the Snake. Which starts on February 10, 2025, and lasts until January 28, 2026. The Snake is the sixth sign in the Chinese zodiac. The legal holiday is seven days long, from the Lunar New Year's Eve to the sixth day of the first lunar month. Some companies and public institutions enjoy a longer holiday up to 10 days or more, because in common knowledge among Chinese people, the festival lasts longer, from the Lunar New Year's Eve to the 15th day of the first lunar month (Lantern Festival). Local director Jack Neo has revealed his plans for his new movie that is scheduled to be released during the Chinese New Year period in 2025. The movie, tentatively titled AI Ping Cai Hui Ying With Chinese New Year speedily arriving, and well on its way to taking place, we’re all eagerly awaiting the festivities to truly begin. But even while celebrating, it’s important to remember our manners, making sure that we stay respectful while having fun. With that said, Chinese culture comes with many different beliefs and traditions to []
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