Denis Villeneuve film adaptation of Frank Herbert’s book Dune opening in Hong Kong has been rescheduled. The latest adaptation of the iconic book will now open locally on 16 September 2021.
Updated 6 September 2021 – new opening date
Author: simon
Leung Yuk Wing Wins Mixed BC4 Boccia Bronze
In the individual mixed BC4 Boccia bronze medal match Hong Kong’s Leung Yuk Wing battled back from losing the first set against Chinese bowler Yuansen Zheng to win a thrilling match 5-4.
Takokat Release Debut Single Requiem
New band Takokat have released their debut j-rock-influenced single Requiem.
Requim was written by TingB with lyrics by Ash; produced and arranged by Takokat and To Lee.
Takokat are:
Vocal: Ash
Guitar: TingB
Guitar: Long
Bass: Duff
Drums: Howie
Several of Takokat’s members used to be in the heavy metal band Deep Inside who played many gigs around town from 2012-2019. Reminisce on youtube/DeepInsideHK
No Time to Die Opens 30 September
27 Anniversary, bc magazine
Happy Birthday to us!
Twenty-seven years ago today, bc magazine debuted on the streets of Hong Kong.
What an amazing experience it has been – highs, lows, depths of despair, top of the world…
A lot of people – staff, friends, advertisers and readers have been involved through the years, thank you for your continued support and strength.
We are HongKongers!
Charmaine Fong Lost & Found Live!
There is still some live music taking place locally, Charmaine Fong sold out the HK Coliseum for three nights with her Lost & Found concerts.
Many celebrities and fellow musicians including Rubberband enjoyed what felt like a night from a different time.
https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2021/20210827-Charmaine-Fong-Lost-Found-HK-Coliseum/i-hhbCkrg
https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2021/20210828-Charmaine-Fong-Lost-Found-HK-Coliseum/i-R3B3bZH
https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2021/20210827-Charmaine-Fong-Lost-Found-HK-Coliseum/i-sd9Gq5P
https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2021/20210827-Charmaine-Fong-Lost-Found-HK-Coliseum/i-XrppSx4
https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2021/20210827-Charmaine-Fong-Lost-Found-HK-Coliseum/i-Cwq3r9F
https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2021/20210829-Charmaine-Fong-Lost-Found-HK-Coliseum/i-N7Xtf2P
Wong Ting-ting Takes Bronze at Tokyo Paralympics
Seventeen-year-old Wong Ting-ting won table tennis bronze, Hong Kong’s first medal at the Tokyo Paralympics.
Competing at her first Paralympics Wong won the first game of her TT11 singles semi-final 11:9 but then lost the next three (5:11, 6:11, 8:11) to 50-year-old defending champion Elena Prokofev.
Images: Hong Kong Paralympic Committee
National Day Fireworks Display Cancelled
The government has announced that the annual National Day fireworks display on 1 October have been again cancelled due to Covid.
image: HK Tourism