"ATF Counter-terrorism" Visit @ "Scoop" Clip

Personal Note: At the age of 49, it is quite incredible that Eddie is not only still doing his own stunts, but also doing them well--even better than the one that Ruco did afterward! His 'flying' reminded me of those in ancient series...especially liked his somersault landing! :)

"Men with No Shadows" Promotional Clip 3

Personal Note: This series seems to have some comedic elements to it.... ;)

*Credits to HKLOVE.org

"Your Happiness" - Kay Tse

你們的幸福 - 謝安琪

作曲: Christopher Chak
填詞: 林夕
編曲: 陳珀
監製: Alvin Leong

等不到想等愛侶　便已擁抱到熟睡
經不起錯對　但已找到樂趣
抽不出一刻空虛　已經得到你所需
成了好一對　忙著去策劃更好的以後　想不起想鬥嘴

人間多少瘡疤見報　若太深奧懶得知道
斑點狗太瘦　是與他僅有的煩惱
醒於不安的清早　你竟然從沒遇到
你沒有心思控訴　從未曾怕累怕趕只畏懼枯燥

你失去耐性失落　飲飽吃醉是容易極的快樂
牽手看偶像連續劇哭哭笑笑
輕輕鬆鬆　將恩怨情慾變娛樂
愛思索便會福薄　砂吹進眼內從來未覺便不必發覺
吹熄了那火花　煙花會圍住了這恩愛王國

*你　還會有甚麼感想需要痛哭　還欠缺甚麼東西不夠滿足
填密每天的一秒　還自覺有幸繁忙是一種祝福
真有福　不能停下甚麼都不敢去結束　
從不曾沉悶大家已能找到最好歸宿
如果有妄想堅決不懂　美滿得不接受心痛

你失去耐性失落　飲飽吃醉是容易極的快樂
牽手看偶像連續劇哭哭笑笑
輕輕鬆鬆　將恩怨情慾變娛樂
愛思索便會福薄　砂吹進眼內從來未覺便不必發覺
吹熄了那火花　煙花會圍住了這恩愛硬殼

Repeat *

你　還會有甚麼感想需要痛哭　還欠缺甚麼東西不夠滿足
填密這一生一秒　還自覺有幸繁忙是一種祝福
抵抗孤獨　不能停下甚麼都不敢去結束　
從不曾沉悶日子變成節目延續節目
漸漸馴服得不記得哭　美滿得不接受心痛
你也許比我易滿足　你也許比我幸福　幸福地麻木

*Credits to universalmusichk

Ron Ng Personally Wishes Tavia Yeung a Happy Birthday

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ckwok: "Considerate person Ron Ng specially went to the set [of "36 Hours on Call"] to say happy birthday to birthday girl Tavia Yeung! 828, 902, 830...three Virgos together! They look as though they are having a 'costume party'! [haha][secretly laugh][cake]"

Ron Ng: "Wish you a happy birthday! Happy forever! Become more and more popular! Make more $...treat me to dinner!"

Tavia Yeung: "Treating to dinner...no problem. Waiting for you! [hehe][hehe][hehe][hehe]"

FYI: ckwok is the Deputy-in-Chief of 《TVB Weekly》.

Personal Note: So sweet of Ron to personally wish Tavia a happy birthday! :D Bet he had some cake as well, as he has a track record of visiting other sets and taking their food! :P Since Ron and Tavia will not be celebrating their birthdays together this year, it's nice to see that they somewhat celebrated together! ;)

*Credits to Weibo

"River of Wine" Opening Theme Video

"Have Wine Today" - Tai Chi

今朝有酒 《九江十二坊》 主題曲 - 太極

作曲: 陳鴻碩
填詞: 林日曦
編曲: 葉肇中
監製: 鄧智偉

我與你用光線做證　痛快碰一杯
讓誤會也給一口沖去
過去我或者沉醉於　顛倒的興衰
這日要共你無愁舉杯

猶如釀好一口酒　技和藝即使足夠
仍然耐心等風吹雨打過　方見成就
從前或施愛未夠　從前或氣度未夠
就等到今朝把愛恨看透

"River of Wine" Episode 1

Related post: "River of Wine" AOD Opening Theme Video & Promotional Clips 5-7

"Lives of Omission" Theme Song MV & Opening Theme Video (Full Version)

"Lives of Omission" Theme Song MV

"Lives of Omission" Opening Theme Video (Full Version)

"Walk Alone" - Michael Tse

獨行 《潛行狙擊》 主題曲 - 謝天華

作曲/編曲: 葉肇中
填詞: 林日曦
監製: 鄧智偉

任誰亦可信任我　可背叛我再指罵
汗流下高貴沒有　底線自然沒有吧

名字你記住了　對或錯就不必記住
來讓我每步也走得自如
前面有一片空白　讓我作主
填下最自我的　拿出生死不怕輸

任誰亦可信任我　可背叛我再指罵
汗流下高貴沒有　底線自然沒有吧
誰能代我算真假　誰來定性好與差
無人像我　日夜也可以橫跨

名字你記住了　看著我別分黑與白
來讓我進或退不需計劃
前面變得太複雜　沒法探測
仍未怕在最終　迷失於這光與黑

任誰亦可信任我　可背叛我再指罵
汗流下高貴沒有　底線自然沒有吧
誰能代我算真假　誰來定性好與差
從來就算自視也總有五差

臉龐上哭笑沒有　功過沒興趣寫下
汗流下高貴沒有　底線自然沒有吧
誰能代我算真假　誰來定性好與差
無人是我　就讓我一個回家

Related post: "Lives of Omission" Trailer & Opening Theme Video

*Credits to HKLOVE.org

"Men with No Shadows" TVBI Trailers

"Men with No Shadows" TVBI Trailer (1'52")

"Men with No Shadows" TVBI Trailer (27")

Related post: "Men with No Shadows" TVBI Trailer

Personal Note: These TVBI trailers are similar to the one that was released earlier (i.e., the one that I had posted in February); however, there are some scenes that were not shown previously.

Julian Cheung Celebrates Man's 40th with No Regrets

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Julian Cheung had his 40th birthday. In the early morning, wife Anita Yuen uploaded an extract of Chi Lam's buddies, Aaron Kwok, etc., celebrating his birthday last night on Weibo. It could be seen that Chi Lam, who received two big birthday cakes and birthday buns, was holding champagne in his hands and was so happy that he had an 'O' expression. Anita left a message saying, "Mr. Cheung, happy birthday! Be healthy! Work goes smoothly! Love me and Mr. Demon (son Morton) forever!" Chi Lam also left a message thanking his good friends' good wishes: "This year, there were many, many friends who sang the birthday song to me. Too blissful...no regrets!"

Personal Note: Happy 40th birthday to Chi Lam! May you always be young, healthy, and happy! :D

*Credits to the-sun and Weibo

Chong Wai Kin's November Series Info; "Triumph in the Skies II" Delayed Again

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Temporary Chinese title: 《名媛望族》
Pinyin title: Ming Woon Mong Juk
Temporary English title: "Prominent Family"
Producer: Chong Wai Kin

- This 40-episode grand production will be a wealthy family story that takes place in the '20s or '30s. The series is scheduled to film from November to March.
- Cast members include Damian Lau, Idy Chan, Ron Ng, Kenneth Ma, Fala Chen, etc.
- Damian's character will have five wives.

"Triumph in the Skies II" Delayed Again

Because of production issues, including those relating to the sponsor and the Airport Authority, and the fact that cast members Ron Ng, Kenneth Ma, Fala Chen, etc. have a schedule conflict with "Prominent Family", the filming of "Triumph in the Skies II" has been delayed to March or April of next year.

Related post: "Triumph in the Skies II" Delayed Until December

Personal Note: Another 40-episode wealthy family drama from Chong Wai Kin, but a pre-modern version this time around....

*Credits to mingpao

"Men with No Shadows" Promotional Clip 2

Personal Note: Full of anticipation for this series...looking forward to it! :)

*Credits to HKLOVE.org

"36 Hours on Call" Visit @ "Scoop" Clip

Personal Note: Cool how they're using real and expensive equipment!

When asked what he'll be doing at work, funny how Ma Ming would respond by saying, "I have two surgeries to do". Ha ha.... :P

"Lives of Omission" Full MV

"Walk Alone" - Michael Tse

獨行 《潛行狙擊》 主題曲 - 謝天華

作曲/編曲: 葉肇中
填詞: 林日曦
監製: 鄧智偉

任誰亦可信任我　可背叛我再指罵
汗流下高貴沒有　底線自然沒有吧

名字你記住了　對或錯就不必記住
來讓我每步也走得自如
前面有一片空白　讓我作主
填下最自我的　拿出生死不怕輸

任誰亦可信任我　可背叛我再指罵
汗流下高貴沒有　底線自然沒有吧
誰能代我算真假　誰來定性好與差
無人像我　日夜也可以橫跨

名字你記住了　看著我別分黑與白
來讓我進或退不需計劃
前面變得太複雜　沒法探測
仍未怕在最終　迷失於這光與黑

任誰亦可信任我　可背叛我再指罵
汗流下高貴沒有　底線自然沒有吧
誰能代我算真假　誰來定性好與差
從來就算自視也總有五差

臉龐上哭笑沒有　功過沒興趣寫下
汗流下高貴沒有　底線自然沒有吧
誰能代我算真假　誰來定性好與差
無人是我　就讓我一個回家

Personal Note: Still love the song, but what a low-budget MV!

*Credits to HKLOVE.org

"River of Wine" AOD Opening Theme Video & Promotional Clips 5-7

"Have Wine Today" - Tai Chi

今朝有酒 《九江十二坊》 主題曲 - 太極

作曲: 陳鴻碩
填詞: 林日曦
編曲: 葉肇中
監製: 鄧智偉

我與你用光線做證　痛快碰一杯
讓誤會也給一口沖去
過去我或者沉醉於　顛倒的興衰
這日要共你無愁舉杯

猶如釀好一口酒　技和藝即使足夠
仍然耐心等風吹雨打過　方見成就
從前或施愛未夠　從前或氣度未夠
就等到今朝把愛恨看透

"River of Wine" Promotional Clip 5

"River of Wine" Promotional Clip 6

"River of Wine" Promotional Clip 7

Personal Note: Like the song...the rhythm is quite soothing. :) Did not expect Tai Chi to be able to bring out the ancient feel of the song. :)

*Credits to LindaClub and HKLOVE.org

"Men with No Shadows" Promotional Clip 1

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Raymond Lam: "Humans are really ignorant. Think that everything is under one's control, but actually at the mercy of others. Don't blame me. I didn't do anything".

("Men with No Shadows". September 12th. Demons are born from the heart.)

Related post: 《不速之約》 "An Uninvited Date" Costume Fitting Pictures

Personal Note: Looking forward to this series! :)

*Credits to HKLOVE.org

"River of Wine" Promotional Clips 3-4

"River of Wine" Promotional Clip 3

"River of Wine" Promotional Clip 4

Personal Note: Will not be translating these clips....

*Credits to HKLOVE.org

"Lives of Omission" Sub Song MV

"Limit" - Bosco Wong

底線 《潛行狙擊》 片尾曲 - 黃宗澤

作曲/編曲: 葉肇中
填詞: 宋沛言
監製: 鄧智偉

*風雨中同行發生了擱淺
彼此揭開含糊底線
今已不能回到相見那一天
願活在記憶裡面

舊日相依為夢想的放肆　
現已或許未能兌現
若是當天願為你守諾言
內疚日子未會出現
身心透支　才學會幸福這兩字
孤單看天　雲內折射昨日往事

Repeat *

命運掌握活在高低遠見　
別有用心令人變臉
若是當天願為你守諾言
就會學懂道破考驗
身心透支　才學會幸福這兩字
孤單看天　雲內折射昨日往事

Repeat **

奢想有天能和你改變發展
只想愛得毫無底線
可惜已不能回到相見那一天
就讓下半生記念

Related post: "Lives of Omission" Sub Song MV @ End Credits

Personal Note: Very busy this week, so will not be responding....

*Credits to HKLOVE.org

"The Fortune Buddies" Theme Song

Live Version

"Wear Slippers" - Louis Yuen, Johnson Lee & Wong Cho Lam

踢拖 《勁抽福祿壽》 主題曲 - 阮兆祥/李思捷/王祖藍

作曲/監製: 鄧智偉/葉肇中
填詞: 王祖藍
編曲: 葉肇中

*We are the champion
Fighting for everyone
We are the champion
Fighting for 香港人
We are the champion
Fighting for everyone
We are the champion
Fighting for 香港人

#天高 我亦會行到
某月某日發現某條去路
能令我自豪
谷底裡沒有投訴
困難化成了無間樂與怒
令眾生傾倒
歧視更刺激驕小的我能變得高大
無需多富貴被世間寵壞
逆境中鞭策我就算多失敗
越過這大世界再走得多快著返拖鞋

Repeat *#*

Personal Note: Such a catchy tune! :D

《造王者》 "King Makers" Costume Fitting Pictures

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"Scoop" Clip

TVBE Clip

Weibo Pictures

- 25 episodes long.
- This ancient grand production will revolve around the struggles among men in the Song Dynasty.
- Wayne Lai and Kent Cheng will play masters of a prince. To successfully assist their prince in becoming an emperor, they will use dirty tricks to battle one another.
- Ngo Ka Nin will play Lizong, the first prince.
- Lai Lok Yi will play a prince.
- Patrick Tang will play a eunuch. He is Wayne's younger brother. When he was young, he was deceived into becoming a eunuch.
- Kristal Tin will play a triad boss.
- Natalie Tong will play Ngo Ka Nin's wife. She is Wayne's younger sister. She lives a vagabond life, and is unruly and wayward. Her character not only has to fight, but also must enter the palace and become a consort.
- Elaine Yiu will play Tung Yuk Kiu (董玉喬), Kent's daughter and Eric Li's elder sister. Wayne is her first love. She and Wayne were at the point of discussing marriage; however, her father is a bad guy who used schemes to cause her to end up marrying Lee Kwok Lun, thereby becoming his second wife. She will go from being very pure and obedient to slightly neurotic and evil. In between, she and Kristal will fight for Wayne.
- Kingdom Yuen will play an Empress Dowager.
- Florence Kwok an Empress Dowager. She is Lai Lok Yi's mother.
- Vivien Yeo will play a consort. She is Ngo Ka Nin's wife.
- Janet Chow will play Lai Lok Yi's wife.
- Oceane Zhu will play a mute girl.
- Jack Wu will play Yeung Chun (楊春).
- Kwok Fung will play an emperor.
- Lee Kwok Lun will play Yeung Chi San (楊次山), an imperial tutor.
- Sammy Sum will play Yeung Kuk (楊谷), a imperial guard commander. He is Lee Kwok Lun's son.
- Angel Chiang will play Wai Lan (惠蘭), Natalie's maid.
- Jacky Wong will play the younger version of Patrick's character.
- Suki Lam will play the younger version of Natalie's character.

Clips (costume fitting):
Ngo Ka Nin's Tencent Weibo

Lai Lok Yi's Tencent Weibo

Elaine Yiu's Tencent Weibo

Clips (blessing ceremony):
Ngo Ka Nin's Tencent Weibo

Ngo Ka Nin's Tencent Weibo

Elaine Yiu's Tencent Weibo

Elaine Yiu's Tencent Weibo

Blessing Ceremony @ TVBE Clip

Visit @ TVB8 Clip (090611)

FYI: The official English title of this series is "King Maker".

Related post: "King Makers" @ TVB Sales Presentation 2012
Related post: "King Makers" Filming Sales Presentation @ "Scoop" Clip
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Personal Note: Wayne said that this is the male version of "Beyond the Realm of Conscience".... 囧!

So many recycled costumes....

*Credits to natalietong.org, the-sun, headlinedaily, and Weibo

《造王者》 "King Makers" Costume Fitting

Date: August 16, 2011

Temporary Chinese title: 《造王者》
Pinyin title: Jo Wong Je
Temporary English title: "King Makers"
Producer: Leung Choi Yuen

Attending Cast: Wayne Lai, Kent Cheng, Ngo Ka Nin, Lai Lok Yi, Patrick Tang, Eric Li, Kristal Tin, Natalie Tong, Elaine Yiu, Florence Kwok, Vivien Yeo, Rachel Kan, Janet Chow, Oceane Zhu, Jack Wu, Kwok Fung, Lee Kwok Lun, Shek Sau, Sammy Sum, KK Cheung, Chan Wing Chun, Josephine Shum, Angel Chiang, Lee Sing Cheung, and King Kong.

Time: 12:30
Place: Tseung Kwan O TVB City Studio One

Personal Note: Will be quite busy this week, so there will be a delay in updates.

Kenneth Ma Wants to Meet Rich Girl and Eat Soft Rice

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J2 Clip

Apple Daily Clip

Kenneth Ma and a young actor doing location filming under the blazing sun...not forgetting to find happiness in suffering.

Yesterday, Kenneth Ma was doing location filming at the Central Pier for the new TVB series "36 Hours on Call". The storyline was about him encountering a traffic accident. In order to save a child who was injured from the collision, [he] picked up two bricks from the side of the road, and took off his shirt to wrap around the bricks to stabilize the child's neck. However, Kenneth was very protective of his body; yesterday, he wore a blank undershirt in advance. When asked why he didn't reveal his nipples, he laughingly said that he was worried that no one would want to look. Under the extremely hot weather, Kenneth and a child actor constantly wiped their sweat while filming on the road...extremely labourious. When asked whether he would want to follow Joel Chan and meet a rich girl, Kenneth laughingly said, "I also want to. Would be best to not have to work; however, rich girls are difficult to pursue! (Joel was previously married, and he can also do it!) May despise me for being boring. Slightly easier for interesting people to pursue girls. Actually, it's not that I'm not interesting. My other half must watch soccer with me; I can also go shopping with her".

Related post: Kenneth Ma's Script Tossed Away as Trash by Security
Related post: Grand Opening of Selena Li's Beauty School "Technique" @ TVBE Clip

Personal Note: Ha ha.... Ma Ming already joked about wanting a rich girlfriend at the opening of Selena Li's beauty school... :P

Ma Ming said that this series doesn't have much location filming, as there is more studio filming; however, the cast has been spotted filming outside a number of times.

He he.... Ma Ming looks so cute in the pics with the bricks! :D

*Credits to appledaily, wenweipo, and the-sun

"River of Wine" Promotional Clip 2

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Narrator: "The settling of time. True affection emerges".

Ngo Ka Nin: "The thing that Father didn't want me to do most...."

Ngo Ka Nin: "I didn't kill anyone!"

Ngo Ka Nin: "Did everything...."

Bowie Lam: "You're not insulting me. You're insulting yourself!"

Ngo Ka Nin: "It's really quite sad to have you as a big brother".

Narrator: "Affection is like wine...the older the better".

Sunny Chan: "I, Leung Ching Hong, must brew the best wine in all of Jiujiang!"

Ngo Ka Nin: "I will behave and grow up to share big brother's burden".

Bowie Lam: "Mom, slowly eat".

Sunny Chan: "I feel at ease now that I see that you're all right, big brother".

Narrator: "'River of Wine'. August 29th @ 8:30pm".

Personal Note: A lot of the dialogue here was not spoken very clearly....

*Credits to HKLOVE.org

"Forgot the Past" - Susanna Kwan

遺忘了以往 - 關菊英

作曲: 鄧智偉
填詞: 陳少琪
編曲: Johnny Yim
監製: 鄧智偉/陳少琪

回憶　代替了千言萬語
飄蕩在人生潮汐
我早已擦朝乾了　眼淚的痕跡
才算過了　做夢的年紀

*經歷過風雨　遺失了多少的行李
因為錯過了　所以才珍惜
然後風光　特別美麗
沒有哭泣　陪伴呼吸

遺忘了以往　大多悲傷
寂寞的情感不再流浪
原來我的笑容別來無恙
陪我原諒歲月的漫長

遺忘了以往　大多夢想
簡單的幸福就在身邊
原來我比想像堅強
最後把愛與痛都藏在
同一個地方*

Repeat *

同一個地方

Personal Note: This song is quite pleasant to listen to! :) The beginning reminds me "刻不容緩", a duet by Hacken Lee and Joey Yung.

Natalie Tong Teaches Kenneth Ma to Pursue Girls

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Natalie Tong's first time filming an ancient series, but she feels that she has not yet dropped her Fuzhou accent...must work hard to learn pronunciation.

Kenneth Ma and Natalie Tong collaborated three times...have more and more chemistry.

After many years of soaking, Natalie Tong has gradually gained the value of TVB in recent years.

Natalie Tong and Kenneth Ma collaborated in three series consecutively. [She] highly praised him for being the industry's 'Good Property Guy'...unfortunately not like Moses Chan who knows how to make coffee. [She] laughingly said that [she] has to teach him to make a few special beverages to let him become even more proficient when pursuing girls!

In the new series "The Life and Times of a Sentinel", Natalie and Kenneth play a married couple. Natalie expressed that, although she does have much screen time this time, the collaboration was extremely pleasant: "We previously collaborated in two series. While filming 'A Fistful of Stances', [we] were not very familiar; however, because [we] played brother and sister, the attachment slowly accumulated! Previously, in 'The Other Truth', we became a couple. We requested to add some of the intimate scenes; because we have mutual trust, there was also no need for avoidance when filming. This time, collaborating in 'Sentinel' was certainly an easy drive on a familiar path!"

Keeps Silent When Asked About Amigo Choi

Kenneth has always been viewed as one of the industry's 'Good Property Guys'. Natalie laughingly said, "He is quite a good guy! Unfortunately not like Moses who knows how to make coffee...doesn't even know how to make milk tea. I also must teach him to make a few special beverages! (Did you introduce any girls to him?) Doesn't matter! However, there has already been too many people who have asked me to introduce. They can also introduce guys to me!" It has been rumoured that she and Amigo Choi have already reconciled. She kept silent and did not respond: "Not talking about this. Work comes first!"

Natalie expressed that, filming an ancient series for the first time, she feels that there are still many areas to work on: "Because I spoke Indonesian and Foochowese when I was younger, I still speak with lazy sounds now. I already found a friend who works at a radio station to teach me, and would also listen to tapes to make a change in pronunciation". Apart from this, she went to Japan, Kansai, Mainland, etc. earlier to film a travel programme: "Although the process was very labourious, was able to gain some insight on World Cultural Heritage...really eye-opening!"

Personal Note: Although the pairing of Ma Ming and Natalie is currently quite well-received, still see them as brother and sister....

He he... Surprised that Natalie still listens to tapes.... In this day and age, would have expected her to use podcasts or CDs (although CDs are slowly fading out).... ;)

Also, thought that Natalie was not back from Japan yet....

*Credits to the-sun