Movie: Initial D June 26, 2005

Initial D Premiere in Hong Kong Brings in $3.12 Million to the Box Office:

Just Missed the Mark of Kung Fu Hustle and Infernal Affairs 3

HONG KONG Initial D, starring Jay Chou, Shawn Yu, and Edison Chen as the lead actors, officially premiered yesterday in Hong Kong, bringing in $3.12 million. Initial D currently holds the third place record for box office earnings, losing tightly to Stephen Chow’s “Kung Fu Hustle” and to “Infernal Affairs 3” with leads Andy Lau and Tony Leung.
Following Kung Fu Hustle and Infernal Affairs, Initial D, directed by Alan Mak and Andrew Lau. Starring Jay Chou, Shawn Yue, Edison Chen, and Anthony Wong, Initial D officially premiered yesterday in Hong Kong. Even though it was a regular day(not Fri/Sat/Sun), ticket sales exceeded expectations, amounting to $3.12 million in earnings, claiming third place in Hong Kong's box office earnings history!

Over Ten Million In Earnings Throughout Asia
Initial D is currently showing in 89 theaters, 11 less than Infernal Affairs 3, but is only grossing $900,000 less. During the time that Kung Fu Hustle first premiered, 94 theaters were showing it, and it grossed $4.11 million. As for the Mainland premiere, Initial D did very well, grossing $6 million. Added altogether, the movie has racked in extremely good results, earning over $10 million throughout Asia.
When the boss heard the results, he expressed he was very happy and will hold a celebration party later on. When the actors heard that box office earnings exceeded desired standards, they were also very happy. Jay even asked if they would be making a sequel to the movie, but Director Mak expressed that he did not want to make another racing movie. However, Director Mak is considering using the same actors and casting them in a new movie. Edison joked, saying that Jay, Shawn, and he have already begun privately discussing the plot for their next movie.

(Source: Singtao Daily Credits to jay-chou.net)