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RTHK
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTHK
Cinema Day just the ticket for crowds
Cinema Day just the ticket for crowds This year marks the third consecutive year the annual Cinema Day is held, which aims to encourage people to patronise movie theatres. Photo: RTHK Hong Kong's annual Cinema Day drew crowds on Saturday, with moviegoers citing the event as a boost for both the entertainment industry and local spending. The initiative, now in its third year, offered a flat ticket price of HK$30 at more than 50 cinemas citywide. At a cinema in Mong Kok, many locals said they made a special trip to the theatres because of the discounted price. A man, Chan, described the event as an opportunity that is not to be missed as the tickets were nearly half the usual price. He said uniform pricing for movie tickets in the future would be more convenient for cinema lovers: + "If all cinemas and showings had the same price, that would be more convenient," Chan said. "I wouldn't have to specifically look for a cheaper cinema. "There would be more times to choose from." Another man, Tam, highlighted the appeal of indoor activities given present weather conditions. "I saw that the movie 'Flow' is playing. I have heard about the movie before," he said. "I wouldn't usually consider watching it, but I will if it's only HK$30." "Especially with the weather becoming hotter these days, we can go watch a movie to enjoy the air conditioning." Several others expressed hope that the discounted prices would encourage greater support for Hong Kong films and suggested more Cinema Days be held in the future. A tourist from Shenzhen, who stumbled upon the promotion while passing a cinema, said the price was cheaper than back home. He said catching a movie was worth considering even given his limited time in Hong Kong. However, he suggested that improved signage outside cinemas would help more tourists learn about and benefit from the discounted tickets.
RTHK
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- RTHK
HK$30 movie tickets for Cinema Day on May 10
HK$30 movie tickets for Cinema Day on May 10 This year's Cinema Day will be held on May 10, a day ahead of Mother's Day. Photo: RTHK More than 200,000 people are expected to head to the pictures in Hong Kong on May 10, as Cinema Day returns for the third straight year. Movie tickets will be priced at HK$30 – like the last two Cinema Days – at all 53 theatres in the SAR. More than 70 films are expected to be featured, including The Last Dance, a critically acclaimed film about the funeral planning business, and kung fu spectacle Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In. Both movies have been nominated for the best film gong at the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards. Tickets will go up for sale at noon three days ahead of the event. Timothy Yuen, executive committee chairman of the Hong Kong Theatres Association believes the number of moviegoers that day will be similar to previous years. "To the success of the first and second Cinema Day, we are confident that this year we can achieve the same number, or even more than the last two years," he said. Yuen encouraged members of the public to enjoy the event with their families to celebrate Mother's Day, which follows Cinema Day. He added that the government, which is subsidising the event, is expected to shoulder up to HK$10 million for the event, depending on the turnout. Each person can buy a maximum of four tickets in-person at each time, while online purchases are subject to the restrictions of individual cinema chains. The event attracted more than 203,860 moviegoers last year, a drop of eight percent compared to the inaugural Cinema Day.
