Monday, June 18, 2018

"Succession War Crash Course"

和珅是「高富帥」!

嘉慶帝與妃嬪速成班

乾隆賠上大清國運?

宮內權鬥爭寵不止息

實景重現清朝氣勢

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Saturday, June 16, 2018

Nancy Wu Acts as a Guest for Hins Cheung: A Live Stream of "Deep in the Realm of Conscience" as the Crown Princess

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The second night of Hins Cheung's 'HINSIDEOUT Hins Cheung in Concert' at the Hong Kong Coliseum invited crown princess and TV queen Nancy Wu as a guest. Hins' incarnate, 'Gonlando', grandly introduced her to come out: "That Hins Cheung thinks he is so great...invited a guest (saying Joey Yung)! Since he had a guest, I also have one tonight! However, this guest's background is not to be taken lightly. Everyone does not know that, before I went into the music industry, I was in the television industry! I was just about to shine in the television industry. Originally accepted a good script, but then, two days before filming, found out that my role was stolen from me. In addition, this series is airing right now! I have to put her on a public trial and ask her why she stole my role! Let's welcome out TV queen Nancy Wu!"

Nancy appeared amidst the audience's applause. 'Gonlando' laughingly said, "I think that you are very pretty today! Usually see you wearing a lot of fabric on TV. Why did you wear so little tonight? Seeing you wear [modern] clothing tonight, almost didn't recognize you...uneven eyebrows!" Nancy said, "Stealing your spotlight! I also usually see you wearing suits. Seeing you wear your female clothing back tonight, I also almost...threw up...." This drew laughter from the audience.

'Gonlando' then changed back into Hins' role, telling the audience that he and Nancy have already known each other for ten-plus years. She was the female lead in the MV of his song, 《餘震》, so they are considered longtime friends. Nancy frankly said that, every time Hins has a concert, she would attend, but in her heart, she would think about whether there would be a day in which she would be able to go on stage as a guest...finally let her wait for it.

On stage, Hins played the two's phone conversation when he called Nancy to invite her as a guest. Hins said, "Letting everyone listen to it. Although she is already a TV queen, she is actually still a little girl". On the phone, when Nancy knew that she had been invited to the Hong Kong Coliseum, she was so happy; it was as if she had won a big award, constantly saying, "Aiya.... I am very happy. I am very nervous. I just slept this morning! I really want it to be daylight faster...able to solve it faster. Am I really stupid?" Nancy was actually so happy and nervous that she could not sleep the entire night, waiting until it was daylight and then immediately calling the producer to take a leave to be a guest.

Hins specially had an elevating platform with a four-sided big screen ascend so that the audience could clearly see Nancy. He said, "Tonight is the first live stream of 'Deep in the Realm of Conscience' in history! Ha ha. Just joking. I will go back down and give the stage to the TV queen". However, the elevating platform did not descend yet, so Hins had nowhere to run. Nancy immediately became the crown princess: "Watch your step...younger sister! The path of the deep palace is not as easy to walk as imagined. The most important is being regretless!" Then Nancy the TV series' theme song, 《無悔無愧》, for the audience.

The attendees of the second night included Vivian Chow, Deanie Ip, Michael Lai, Karen Tong, Paisley Hu, Selena Lee, Vincy Chan, Sherman Chung, and Michelle Wai.

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Nancy Wu 《無悔無愧》/Steven Ma & Nancy Wu 《明月與海》/Steven Ma 《偶然》 @ "Caritas Star Studded Charity Show 2018"

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Friday, June 15, 2018

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Tavia Yeung Willing to Film "Beyond the Realm of Conscience III" for Roger Kwok

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The 'TVB Amazing Summer 2018' press conference was held, introducing new programmes for the summer holidays. Seventy artists, including Roger Kwok, Tavia Yeung, Elaine Yiu, Selena Lee, Samantha Ko, and Moon Lau, were in attendance. Roger and Tavia promoted the new series "Another Era".

Roger revealed that, every time his children hear big big channel's music, it is as if they are spellbound, as their eyes seem to be beaming, and they would also dance along the music. Tavia has not returned to her mother company for a while, but there is no feeling of unfamiliarity. She, who previously starred in "Beyond the Realm of Conscience", expressed that she has watched "Deep in the Realm of Conscience". Regarding the outside comparisons, she said, "Did not say that it was a sequel. Should not compare. Not fair that way". Tavia also laughingly said that, if "Realm III" films and there is Roger, she would definitely film it. Roger laughingly said, "I ask if there is Tavia every time, but [they] always say that it is very difficult to accommodate her schedule".

"Succession War" will air on June 25th @ 9:30pm, Mondays to Fridays.
"Who Wants a Baby?" will air on July 9th @ 8:30pm, Mondays to Fridays.
"Another Era" will air on July 30th @ 9:30pm, Mondays to Fridays.
"Our Unwinding Ethos" will air on August 12th @ 8:30pm, Sundays.

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Monday, June 11, 2018

Reveals Needing 'Fine-Tuning', Bobby Au Yeung and Esther Kwan Want to Collaborate Again

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Ben Wong has become a boss, investing seven figures into opening a beauty centre. Many people in the industry came to congratulate him, including Esther Kwan, Bobby Au Yeung, Flora Chan, Tavia Yeung, Roger Kwok, Adia Chan, Alice Chan, Joyce Tang, Elena Kong, Helen Tam, Raymond Cho, Evergreen Mak, et al., creating the reunion of the classic combinations of "Armed Reaction", "A Kindred Spirit", "Flash Fax", etc.

Old partners Bobby and Esther were humourously teasing each other the entire time. It was just starting, and Bobby first revealed that, when he went to Esther's house for a New Year visit the year before, she welcomed the guests in a trendy night gown, evening calling it 'Dressing Gown 1"! However, Esther immediately denied this.

Continuing the "Armed Reaction" Combination

Regarding whether the "Armed" combination would have another continuation, Bobby frankly said that he has always thought about it, worrying that, if filming does not start soon, the viewers will no longer recognize him. He even highly praised Ben as being ageless, being even younger than his "Kindred" days. After hearing this, Esther also highly praised Bobby for maintaining himself well. Bobby immediately revealed that he has done some 'fine-tuning' and even humourously said, "Fine-tuning is not necessarily becoming thinner. I previously became thinner; friends thought that something was wrong with me, so I got fatter!"

Waiting for a Good Script to Make a Comeback

Esther frankly said that, if she were to encounter a good script, she would definitely make a comeback and film a series again, and she certainly wants to collaborate with Bobby again, and suddenly wants to portray a policewoman with superpowers from outer space, and even laughingly said that she wants more gun shooting and action scenes.

Fought Over a Children's Programme with Stephen Chow Back Then

Regarding Bobby wanting to join in upon seeing the group of former children's programme hosts taking a picture on the stage, he frankly said that, back then, he also interviewed for a children's programme along with Stephen Chow but did not make it in the end. Afterward, Bobby revealed that, when he was working with Chow Yun Fat and Tony Leung in the TVB series "Angels and Devils", he and Stephen were playing rebellious youths, and even interviewed for a children's programme together. He said, "I wanted to join! Stephen didn't want to join, but he was chosen. (Why did you want to join so badly?) Because [you] would get popular after joining the children's programme for a half year!" Esther immediately teased him, saying that he has already been popular for decades. Back then, Bobby did not make it because he did not wake up in time for the daytime recording. The two also laughed at each other's looks as being a white girl and a black person.

Roger Kwok Would Rather Starve to Death Than Eat Tavia Yeung's Cooking

Tavia struck first, taking the initiative of asking Ben to sponsor treatments. Afterward, she said that she has already built good relations with the centre's doctors and therapists, and will later be going to accept treatments without paying.

Roger expressed that he intends to collaborate with Tavia on a cart noodles business, but Tavia is worried about going out of business. Does Tavia cook usually? She said, "I am not a 'Hell's Kitchen Goddess'...okay at cooking! My best dishes are tomato-potato soup, stir-fried beef with vegetables, and meat patties". After hearing this, Roger expressed wanting to throw up.

When Tavia was asked whether her husband, Him Law, has tried her cooking, she said, "He always says to my mom that he would later starve to death because my mom usually does not let me go into the kitchen. Cook for Roger next time!" However, Roger frankly said that he would rather starve to death than be willing to try Tavia's cooking, causing Tavia to not know whether to laugh or cry.

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The Most Familiar with Raymond Lam, Ron Ng Has the Idea of Gathering for a Performance

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Three years ago, Ron Ng did not renew his contract with TVB. The Shaw Brothers production "Flying Tiger" was first released on a mobile platform, and then returned to free TV broadcast. With the addition of Bosco Wong, who is already not signed with TVB, it suddenly made people miss 'S4' and the 'Olympic Six Guys' from back then. Ron has talked with Virginia Lok about whether they could do some reminiscing performances. "It's too difficult to shoot a movie. Can do a variety programme or shoot an ad".

Raymond Lam Took the Initiative to Make a Meal Appointment

In "Flying", Ron and Bosco are brothers who share the same father but different mothers. At the TV station, the two went from being young guys to mature men. Viewers can say that they watched them grow up. Back then, Ron and Bosco both belonged to "Triumph in the Skies"' rookie pilots, playing together when doing location filming in Australia. "Went out for drinks and played pool with Francis Ng...considered to have met each other in our youth".

Ron, Raymond Lam, Kenneth Ma, Sammul Chan, Lai Lok Yi, and Bosco were called the 'Olympic Six Guys' by TVB. Later, they had their own developments, but some still meet up.

"The one [I] see the most is Raymond. Having a meal or chatting at home, usually it is a big group of people, which includes Joel Chan. Would meet up often. Back then, when I was in the Dancing Class, Raymond was in the Acting Class. The two classes were held together. We did greet each other. He didn't talk much at the time...sat on the side like a pampered young guy. Later, I switched from being a dancer to an artiste. He had just finished filming "A Step into the Past"...suddenly called me and asked me to come out for dinner. Most of the things we talk about are trivial things. Back in that era, talked about playing video games, buying clothes, and trending topics...started getting familiar with each other until now".

The Idea of Gathering the Five Guys for a Performance

As for Kenneth, he has been doing well at TVB in the past two years; Ron is also familiar with him. "The last time I ran into him outside of TVB was visiting Linda Chung's daughter together. It was already a long time ago". As for Lai Lok Yi, because they didn't work on many series together, relatively speaking, they are not considered to be familiar with one another.

Ron has always had the idea of gathering the 'five guys' for a performance. "The chances are very hard...basically impossible. Talking about shooting a movie. I was wondering if we could create a scene where these five people come out to gather together, but it is very difficult for us to get together. I have talked about it with Miss Lok, but it is very difficult. Everyone is busy with his own thing, and some are not in Hong Kong".

Thanks Louis Koo for His Guidance, Ron Ng Was a Backup Dancer for "On Trend"

Recently, Louis Koo's 《今期流行》 has gotten a resurgence in popularity. Everyone was vying to see Louis' dancing. This is a song from the year 2000. Back then, Ron was still a TVB dancer and was a backup dancer for Louis.

"That's when he told me to switch to filming series, and that was the song". Ron also did the 'deity worship' action. "Our choreograher choreographed it for us. I really don't understand...what's so funny? The choreographer choreographed it attentively. I performed it at a show in studio one; however, because the makeup was quite unique, the lighting was dark, and there were ten-plus dancers, everyone won't recognize me. I didn't shoot the MV though".

He said that he has little contact with Louis, and wanted to say through this interview, "Congratulations on winning 'Best Actor'. Thanks to him for guiding me".

The Life of Rushing to Film Was Inhumane

Recalling the days of rushing series at TVB, Ron said bluntly that it was inhumane. "When signing the contract, said that 'there was no time to sleep'. Did not sleep up to seven days. Had a body but no soul at all. Remember shooting 'Find the Light' opposite Damian Lau. At the time, it was already the sixth day of no sleep. It was four o'clock in the morning. The two pages of dialogue were all said by me. On the first take, I already NG-ed on the third sentence because my mind already went blank. On the second take, I already NG-ed on the second sentence. On the third take, I already NG-ed on the first sentence. I said that I couldn't take it; my mind already couldn't think of anything. The director could only say that we would shoot again tomorrow. Actually went home at four o'clock, and had to work again two hours later. Could only sleep for a while".

Mother Worried About Him Having No Work

Three years ago, he did not renew his contract with TVB. It was not because it was too much hard work, but because of hoping to try a new environment. He said that his mom was also worried for him at first. What to do if there is no money for household expenses? "She asked me, 'Are you scared?' Actually, I rarely tell my mom what kind of work I have. When she saw me at home in the afternoon, felt that I rarely go to work. I said, 'I am going to work at night. You just didn't know'. Sometimes I went to shoot 'Shock Wave', and shot until morning before going home. She thought that I finished partying. I said, 'No. Went to work'. I told her not to worry".

Fortunately, in the past three years of venturing out of TVB, apart from filming Andy Lau's "Shock", he has also signed onto a movie company, and will soon be shooting a small lighthearted romantic comedy production, playing a pair with Niki Chow, and will then film "Flying Tiger 2".

Urged to Have Offspring to Continue the Family Tree

Another thing that Mother Ng worries about is when Ron will be giving her grandchildren.

"I said, 'Wait a bit'. She has asked me when I'll be having a son but didn't ask me when I'm getting married. She asked, "When are you bringing back a son? You know that you are the only male in the Ng family in Hong Kong. The matter of producing male offspring to continue the family line...you understand'. I said that I don't even have a girlfriend; how can I have a son? She said, 'I don't care which girlfriend it is. I don't mind who the daughter-in-law is. In short, I need offspring to continue the family tree".

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Thursday, June 7, 2018

"Succession War" Promotional Clips 1-9, TVB Anywhere Trailers & "Succession War Crash Course" Promotional Clip

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Related post: 《天命》 "Heaven's Will" Costume Fitting

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Friday, June 1, 2018

《十八年後的殺人告白》 "Confession of Murder: 18 Years Later" Costume Fitting

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Date: June 1, 2018

Temporary Chinese title: 《十八年後的殺人告白》
Pinyin title: Sap Baat Nin Hau Dik Saat Yan Go Baak
Temporary English title: "Confession of Murder: 18 Years Later"
Producer: Wong Wai Yan

Attending Cast: Shaun Tam, Joel Chan, Mandy Wong, Vivien Yeo, Elvina Kong, Candice Chiu, Ho Yuen Tung, Stephen Ho, Griselda Yeung, Ken Law, Auston Lam, David Do, Cheng Shu Fung, Gordon Siu, Milkson Fong, Kevin Tong, Nicole Wan, Frankie Choi, Tse Ho Yat, Hebe Chan, Kenny Chan, Chloe Nguyen, Louis Szeto, Mok Wai Man, Mang Yuen Yung, Terence Siu, Suki Wong, Oman Lam, Simon Tang, Timothy Ho, Darryl Chan, Tom Lo, Cheng Chun Hei, Leung Ka Chun, Patrick Leung, and Janice Ting.

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

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- The genre is investigation and suspense.
- The series talks about 18 years ago, when a group of village guys, Shaun Tam, Joel Chan, Auston Lam, et al., went to a barbecue one time, and they had an argument with another youth. After chasing after that youth to a certain place, they discover that that youth was already dead. At that time, they were only 17 or 18 years old; they did not know what to do, so they decided to bury the dead body. After that, they did not contact each other and acted as though the whole matter never occurred. Eighteen years later, a traffic accident leads to the outside world discovering that corpse, and this case also becomes exposed.
- Shaun will play an accountant. He is a refined rascal. He does every evil deed. He is one of the murder suspects. He originally has a good relationship with girlfriend Candice Chiu, but she slightly looks down on his village roots; in addition, she has a bad relationship with his mother, so his mother also works hard to match him up with Mandy Wong. He has intimate scenes with Mandy and Candice.
- Mandy will play Yuen Lai Kan (阮麗瑾), an Inspector of Police of the Major Crimes Unit responsible for investigating a murder case from 18 years ago. During the investigation, she discovers that the case is related to her father, Dominic Lam; however, because her mother, Elvina Kong, is not in good health, she does to dare to say it out. Her relationship with Dominic is harmonious at first, but their relationship later falls apart. She and Dominic have a couple-like father-daughter relationship, as she would call him 'honey'. She greatly trusts in him; however, in the later plotlines, she discovers some matters in which he is very problematic. Later, she breaks down and starts to no longer believe in her father. Shaun is one of the parties whom she is mainly investigating, but she later falls for him, and they end up dating. During the investigation, she initially suspects Shaun but later discovers that he is a filial person; when feeling dejected, their romance also begins to develop....
- Joel will play Sam King Yat (沈敬一), a gang leader. He and Vivien Yeo have a tragic romantic storyline. He is also called 「一哥」.
- Vivien will play Tse Ka Sin (謝家倩), a deaf and mute bar girl. She has been mute since she was young. When she was younger, she encountered an exhibitionist; because Joel rescued her, she develops a crush on Joel. There is a scene where Joel gets ganged up and beaten, so she uses a motorcycle to crash into the direction of those people, saving him from being surrounded again. She is Ho Yuen Tung's younger sister.
- Dominic has a lot of personality. In the '80s, he was a soldier fighting a war in Vietnam, later escaping to Hong Kong as a Vietnamese refugee. When he went to Hong Kong, he worked at a gold shop, where he met Elvina, who was the daughter of the gold shop owner. Because he knew that his Vietnamese friend had plans to rob the gold shop, he saves Elvina; because of this, the two fall in love and later get married.
- Elvina will play Mandy's mother; they have a good relationship. She has a congenital heart defect; thus, when Mandy discovers that her father, Dominic, is related to the case, she does not dare to mention it to her mother.
- Candice will play Joanne, Shaun's girlfriend. Mandy is her romantic rival. She and Shaun have a good relationship; however, because she has too much ambition, they drift further and further apart, eventually breaking up in the end.
- Ho Yuen Tung will play a murder suspect. He, Joel, and Shaun are village friends. He is too good of a person; he is not as ruthless as Joel and is not as smart as Shaun. He always thinks negatively. Because of the case from 18 years age, he can only sleep in the living room, and he frequently loses sleep. He has a romantic storyline.
- Stephen Ho will play a gang leader. He is Joel's rival.
- Griselda Yeung will play a tailor. Her character revolves around the unfolding of the murder incident.
- Auston will play a murder suspect.
- David Do will play Si Man Fu (施文虎), a meat specialist.
- Gordon Siu will play a murder suspect.
- Milkson Fong will play 「跳制哥」, a gangster.
- Nicole Wan will play a pork vendor.
- Hebe Chan will play Sung Hiu Man (宋曉文), a police constable.
- Chloe Nguyen will play Dominic's girlfriend from many years ago.
- Louis Szeto will play a murder suspect.
- Sarkis Fung will play Joel's underling.

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FYI: The Chinese title of this series has been changed to 《十八年後的終極告白》 (literally translated as "Final Confession: 18 Years Later"). The official English title is "Brutally Young".

Personal Note: Many recent and upcoming series with a 'killer' theme....

Elvina as Mandy's mother?! o_O

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