Over the Lunar New Year holiday, box office sales were strong at local theaters. Stand by Me Doraemon <Stand by Me：多啦A夢> was the family favorite. Louis Koo‘s (古天樂) Triumph in the Skies <衝上雲霄> and Chow Yun Fat‘s (周潤發) From Vegas to Macau 2 <賭城風雲II> were two heavily hyped films which local viewers flocked to see as well. Producer Wong Jing (王晶) is delighted with From Vegas to Macau 2‘s strong box office results and will hold a banquet to celebrate later. Cast member, Carina Lau (劉嘉玲) said that she will also be meeting with Chow Yun Fat for a dinner gathering, which was arranged prior to the film’s opening. Carina said, “Of course, I’m happy about the great box office results, as I can also shine in its halo!” Regarding Triumph in the Skies’s strong performance in local theaters, Charmaine Sheh (佘詩曼) commented, “I’m very happy over the healthy box office. It’s a great start for the Year of the Ram. Thanks to the audience’s support!” Although seven films were released in Mainland China during the New Year, Jackie Chan’s (成龍) Dragon Blade <天將雄師> and From Vegas to Macau 2 dominated box office sales from February 19 to 21:. Top 5 Hong Kong Box Office Stand By Me Doraemon <Stand by Me：多啦A夢> – $19.35 million HKD Triumph in the Skies <衝上雲霄> – $13.98 million HKD From Vegas to Macau 2 <賭城風雲II> – $11.520 million HKD 12 Golden Ducks <12金鴨> – $11.680 million HKD Penguins of Madagascar <荒失失企鵝> – $8.41 million HKD Top 5 Mainland China Box Office Dragon Blade <天將雄師> – 275 million RMB From Vegas to Macau 2 <賭城風雲II> – 194 million RMB Wolf Totem <狼圖騰> – 156 million RMB Zhong Kui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal <鍾馗伏魔：雪妖魔靈> – 152 million RMB Where Are We Going, Dad? 2 <爸爸去哪兒 2> – 104 million RMB Creds: Oncc
