《太極》 "Tai Chi" in HD

Cast:
Vincent Zhao as Mo Ma
Melissa Ng as Song Ching
Raymond Lam as Duen Hui Sing
Myolie Wu as Yin Tze Kwai
Kenneth Ma as Mai Fung Nin
Selena Li as Yin Chui Kiu

"The Master of Tai Chi" or "Tai Chi" was the first series filmed in HD format in early 2006. It will soon be aired on TVB's HD channel.

TVB custom-made the series for kung fu icon Vincent Zhao to star in. Originally, the series was supposed to be a modern series; however, at Vincent's request, the series was changed to be a period drama. Also, Vincent's character name was very similar to his real name, so he also requested that the character's name be changed to 'Mo Ma'.

Most of the filming process of "Tai Chi" was filmed in Mainland China like in Wen Nam, Shu Zhou, and Shanghai.

"Tai Chi" HD Trailer

*Credits to lamfung.com, yndaily, myoliewu.org, selenadreamhouse, myolie.net and enttom

Moses Chan 'Tak Tak Dei' Hat

Everyone knew that Moses was going to win 'Best Actor' at last month's TVB Awards Presentation. So, in order to celebrate Moses' win that night, I decided to give him something that will give him memorial value. Since "Heart of Greed" was such a hit, I came up with the idea of having his 'Tak Tak Dei' cartoon imprinted on a trucker's hat.

I created the hat and had it shipped to me some time in November; however, I didn't receive the hat until the 11th of November. With that day being Remembrance Day, FedEx had to ship it out the next day. The awards night was on the 17th, so FedEx had 5 days to ship my parcel to HK. Wait, the parcel was delayed in the US for an extra day. So, I was down to 4 days!

Anyway, Moses ended up winning the awards for 'Best Actor' and 'My Favourite Male TV Character'. Yan from MC Hall later informed me that she received my parcel that Saturday afternoon. So, she was able to present Moses with my gift. She told him that the hat was from "Ivy in Canada". Apparently, when he saw the hat, he laughed very happily and said the hat was cute and adorable. Moses told Yan to say thank you to me for the great gift.

I would have been able to talk to Moses on the phone that night after the awards presentation, but since there is a 14-hour time difference, I was still at work and missed out. That would have been the third time on the phone with Moses.

Anyway, no big deal because there will be more chances in the future!

*Thanks to Yan for the wonderful picture of Moses holding the hat!

TVB Top Cop Cadets

The entire world enjoys watching TV shows or movies that revolve around the profession of police. Over the years, TVB has filmed over 40 (between the years of 1984 to the present) police-related series, and some are more successful than others. However, TVB continues to produce at least 2 a year that would help to increase the healthy image of HK’s police force.

TVB Classic Cop Representatives

《獵鷹》 The Emissary & 《新紮師兄》 Police Cadet Series
Kong Tai Wai 江大偉 & Cheung Wai Kit 張偉杰

TVB Top Cop Cadets

《刑事偵緝檔案》系列 Detective Investigation Files
Character: Cheung Tai Yung 張大勇
Position: Criminal Investigation Department Senior Inspector of Police
Cheung Tai Yung's wisdom, calmness, and affectionate personality are vividly second to none. He is very hot-tempered and his words are very blunt; however, he is very righteous and extremely faithful.

《陀槍師姐》系列 Armed Reaction Series
Character: Chan Siu Sang 陳小生
Position: 特遣組 Senior Inspector of Police
Chan Siu Sang is charming and humorous, content with life, straightforward, and easygoing. He may seem careless, but he keeps his mind calm and his thoughts are prudent and meticulous.

《陀槍師姐》系列 Armed Reaction Series
Character: Ching Fung 程峰
Position: Major Crimes Bureau Senior Inspector of Police (AR I to III), Chief Inspector of Police (AR IV)

Ching Fung is intelligent and proficient. He is also prudent and meticulous. He has a lot of respect toward love and friendship.

《陀槍師姐》系列 Armed Reaction Series
Character: Chan Sam Yuen 陳三元
Position: Traffic & Accident Inspector of Police
Chan Sam Yuen's personality is very frank and straightforward. She is subjective and sometimes handles matters on a quick temper. She may look masculine, but her moral nature holds many special feminine characteristics.

《O記實錄》 The Criminal Investigator Series
Character: Wong Chi Chung 王志淙
Position: Organized Crime And Triad Bureau (OCTB) Senior Inspector of Police

Wong Chi Chung's personality and the way he handles every case is very similar to Cheung Tai Yung. Wong has a bad temper and his actions are very impulsive, but he is serious about his job, and he is very faithful in love.

《刑事偵緝檔案IV》 Detective Investigation IV
Character: Kong Tze San 江子山
Position: Criminal Investigation Department Senior Inspector of Police
Kong Tze San is wise and precise. He works objectively and has a rich sense of justice. He is very optimistic and is very caring towards his subordinates.

《刑事偵緝檔案IV》 Detective Investigation IV
Character: Tsui Fei 徐飛
Position: Criminal Investigation Department Constable
Tsui Fei is serious in speech and in matter. His sense of touch is particularly keen. He is rigid but is faithful in love and friendship. He likes doing things alone.

《法證先鋒》 Forensic Heroes
Character: Leung Siu Yau 梁小柔
Position: Senior Inspector of Police
Leung Siu Yau is an independent female character. She is wise and courageous, has a well-balanced soft and hard personality, likes to have everything arranged for others, and is aggressive and stubborn but is a very capable woman.

《雷霆第一關》 A Matter of Customs
Character: Lam Chi Kong 林志剛
Position: Customs Narcotics Bureau Inspector of Police

Lam Chi Kong fulfills responsibility with an ingenuous and straightforward attitude. His work is based on principles even though he is irritable.

《鑑證實錄》系列 Untraceable Evidence Series
Character: Tsang Ka Yuen 曾家原
Position: Inspector of Police
Tsang Ka Yuen is competent, filial, faithful, and pays very close attention to detail.

*Credits to tvb.com

Kenneth Ma @ "Survivor's Law II" Filming

These pictures were taken from May to September 2007. Since the series will be airing in HK on Christmas Eve (Monday, December 24), I find it appropriate to promote it right now.

Here's the theme song of "Survivor's Law II". Who else to sing the theme but the main, Kenneth Ma, himself!

The song is very good. Some Kenneth fans couldn't tell recognize his voice, but that is Ma Ming singing. This is the first time I actually heard him sing in his own voice and not imitating Ekin Cheng, Leslie Cheung, Leon Lai, or Aaron Kwok. In the song, Kenneth sings with a lot of emotion. He is very good!

*Credits from waiseleeblog, rebeccachanblog, ellakoonblog, and logwoonfungblog

Ada Choi Is Getting Married

The HK media received a handwritten fax from Ada titled, "Love: Max Zhang Jin & Ada Choi" to announce her marriage plans with Mainland actor Max Zhang Jin.

Translation of the note:

"Love: Zhang Jin & Ada Choi"

Whenever I am asked about my love life, I always respond, "Dating someone will equal not dating. Not dating someone will also mean not dating! I will only announce on the day I get married!" This will allow me to have my personal space to understand one other and we will not be under any nonessential pressure that will stir up any trouble. Therefore, I did not announce to the public that I was dating. After discussing with my fiancé, we have decided to tell the truth! "We are getting married!" You (public/media) must really want to know who my husband is! We have known and been together for four and a half years. He is outstandingly handsome and he is a 極品……he is "Zhang Jin!" You (public/media) must really want to know why I like him! I love his abilities in both literal and martial arts, his wholeheartedness toward God, loyalty to friends, seriousness in work, the way he treats me is endless……勁! Since I am coming out honestly with the whole matter, it should put an end to the senseless rumours (rumours with good friend Monica Chan). Yet, I still want to thank my friends for helping me keep my secret.

To the big brothers and big sisters of the media, please show some mercy for Max and me since I am so honest! Don't send so much paparazzi to follow us! Allow us some personal space……let's just say that that will be our marriage gift! If you (media) are to write about us, write it in a better sense! Thank you for your support. Bless you!

Max Zhang Jin & Ada Choi

蔡少芬與相知相交四年半 張晉 結婚

一直以來我都同大家講感情事，都是「有拍拖等於無拍拖，無拍拖都是無拍拖！直至有一日我要結婚才會公布！」為著我要拍拖時有空間和彼此認識不用受不必要的 壓力、滋扰，所以才不公開承認！今天……（）我和未婚夫商議後決定把承諾實踐！「我們要結婚啦！」你們一定好想知誰是我老公吧！他與我相知相交四年半，他 英俊有型，他是極品⊥……他叫「張晉」！（）你們又一定好想知我喜歡他什麼吧！我愛他「文武雙全」、「對天夕、全心全意」、「對朋友忠誠」、「對工作認 真」、「對我?就真係不能盡說了……多得了不得…………！勁啊！」今次我如此這般坦誠相對，應該可以令最近那些無無謂謂_傳言可以「不攻自破」啦！但，仍 要多謝一班好友幫我保守秘密！各位傳媒大可大姐！但愿大家手下留情，見我咁坦白，能放過我和張晉一馬！唔好派咁多「狗仔隊」跟我們啦！比D自由空間……當 係結婚禮物！要寫都需好D！多多謝各界支持、祝福！

張晉 & 蔡少芬

蔡少芬傳真公布婚訊

蔡少芬（Ada）今午親筆以「Love：張晉&蔡少芬」為署名，傳真到各大傳媒，公布與內地演員張晉的婚訊，蔡少芬大讚張晉英俊有型、文武雙全、 對朋友忠誠、對工作認真、對她就更加不能盡說，更讚丈夫「好勁」，是極品！她又表示今次坦誠相對公布婚訊，可以令近日的無無謂謂的傳言（與老友陳法蓉的斷 背緋聞）不攻自破，她更多謝一班好友幫忙保守秘密。蔡少芬更希望各大傳媒手下留情，望能放過她與丈夫，不要派狗仔隊來追訪，給予二人多點空間，就當是送給 她的結婚禮物，就算寫都要寫好d！

Personal Note: Congratulations to Ada! Max Zhang Jin is one year younger than Ada. They first collaborated in the Mainland series "The Legend of the Magic Mirror" (Monica Chan was also in it). Then, in 2004, they were in "Tearaway Doctor" with Lawrence Ng.

*Credits to the-sun

TVB Programme Highlights 2008

最美麗的第七天
The Seventh Day
Producer: Amy Wong
Cast: Kevin Cheng, Niki Chow, Bosco Wong, Natalie Tong, Elaine Yiu, and Eddie Li

hyn5: The Chinese title for this series means "The Most Beautiful Seventh Day". Both Chinese and English titles are blah!

十三太保 (Sales Presentation Series)
Sap Sam Tai Bo
Cast: Ron Ng, Michael Tse, Shirley Yeung, Joel Chan, Elliot Yue, and Raymond Wong

少年四大名補
The Four
Producer: Lam Chi Wah
Cast: Raymond Lam, Kenneth Ma, Ron Ng, Sammul Chan, Kate Tsui, and Selena Li

hyn5: Wow, TVB couldn't add another word to the title--"The Four"! The Four What???...名補 means Constable. This title could have easily been "The Four Constables" or "The Four Young Constables" or "The Young Constables".

秀才愛上兵
The Gentle Crackdown II
Producer: Lau Ka Ho
Cast: Steven Ma, Yumiko Cheng, Ha Yu, Wayne Lai, Law Koon Lan, and Johnson Lee

家好月圓
Heart of Greed II
Producer: Lau Ka Ho
Cast: Louise Lee Sei Kei, Susanna Kwan, Moses Chan, Bosco Wong, Ha Yu, Tavia Yeung, Linda Chung, Fala Chen, Michelle Yim, Lai Lok Yi, and Louis Yuen

與敵同行
Last One Standing
Producer: Amy Wong
Cast: Roger Kwok, Kevin Cheng, Yoyo Mung, Kiki Sheung, Evergreen Mak, and Elaine Yiu

hyn5: It is so obvious the series is about good versus bad. You know the ending will be a face-off between Roger Kwok and Kevin Cheng.

律政新人王II
Survivor's Law II
Producer: Kwan Wing Chung
Cast: Kenneth Ma, Sammul Chan, Ella Koon, Selena Li, Rebecca Chan, and Waise Lee

野蠻奶奶現代版
Wars of In-Laws II
Producer: Nelson Cheung Kin Man
Cast: Liza Wang, Myolie Wu, Bosco Wong, Benz Hui, Joyce Tang, and Nancy Wu

金石良緣
A Journey Called Life
Producer: Leung Choi Yuen
Cast: Kent Cheng, Steven Ma, Linda Chung, Fala Chen, Raymond Cho, and Elaine Yiu

hyn5: This title is actually okay.

和味濃情
Wasabi Mon Amour
Producer: Chong Wai Kin
Cast: Michael Tao, Louisa So, Paul Chun, Bernice Liu, Joyce Tang, and Dexter Yeung

hyn5: Why would TVB mix Japanese with French? This title is as stupid as the title for "La Femme Desperado".

法證先鋒II
Forensic Heroes II
Producer: Mui Siu Ching
Cast: Bobby Au Yeung, Charmaine Sheh, Frankie Lam, Kevin Cheng, Yoyo Mung, and Linda Chung

當狗愛上貓
When a Dog Loves a Cat
Producer: Kwan Wing Chung
Cast: Gallen Lo, Myolie Wu, Raymond Wong, Margie Tsang, David Lui Fong, and Bernice Liu

hyn5: Oh my god! I actually got the title right! That is because it is very literal. LOL...

盜亦有道
Catch Me Now
Producer: Chong Wai Kin
Cast: Damian Lau, Idy Chan, Joe Ma, Fala Chen, Sharon Chan, and Johnson Lee

hyn5: Hmm, let me guess, Damian is a thief and Joe is a cop... Hmm...

珠光寶氣
The Gem of Life
Producer: Jonathan Chik Kei Yi
Cast: Bowie Lam, Moses Chan, Ada Choi, Gigi Lai, Maggie Shiu, Louise Lee Sei Kei, Bosco Wong, Linda Chung, Kenny Wong, Wong He, and Eddie Kwan

hyn5: First you have "The Drive of Life". Now, "The Gem of Life". It would sound better if it was "The Jewel of Life".

Final Thought: TVB must not pay their writers enough to come up with better English titles. They just like to recycle both Chinese and English titles for series.