English Title: A Bride for a Ride
Chinese Title: 王老虎搶親
Cantonese Title: Wong Lou Fu Cheung Chan
Producer: Poon Ka Tak
Cast: Chin Ka Lok, Louisa So, Sammul Chan, Nancy Wu, Rain Lau, Natalie Wong, Gigi Wong, Nicky Law, Cheung Kwok Keung, Mimi Chu, Lee Kwok Lun, Catherine Chau, Chun Wong, Bak Yan, Karen Lee, Irene Wong, etc.
Length: 21 Episodes
Broadcast: July 13, 2009 to August 8, 2009
Genre: Costume, Romance, Comedy
Official Site: Link
Opening Theme: Legitimate Bride Theft (合法搶親) by Sammul Chan, Chin Ka Lok, and Wong Cho Lam
- This series is based on a folktale.
- Chin Ka Lok plays Tiger Wong. He will be attracted to Sammul Chan when Sammul is dressed as a woman and tries to abduct Sammul home.
- Sammul portrays one of the four talented scholars, Chou Man Bun. In order to make his mother happy, he will frequently pretend to be a lady, imitating his sister who had passed away when he was young. This role will be a breakthrough for Sammul.
- Louisa So plays the heroine of the series. Her character will be very masculine and wild. Sammul will help her turn ladylike.
- Chin Ka Lok and Nancy Wu will be brother and sister.
- Nancy will be the daughter of a rich family and have a relationship with Sammul.
- The pairs of Chin Ka Lok and Louisa, Sammul and Nancy will get married at the end.
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English Title: A Chip Off the Old Block
Chinese Title: 巴不得爸爸
Cantonese Title: Ba Bat Dak Ba Ba
Producer: Poon Ka Tak
Cast: Sunny Chan, Myolie Wu, Ron Ng, Shirley Yeung, John Chiang, Gigi Wong, Nancy Wu, Louis Yuen, Carlos Ng, Irene Wong, Natalie Wong, etc.
Length: 20 Episodes
Broadcast: November 30, 2009 to December 25, 2009
Genre: Period, Family, Comedy
Official Site: Link
Opening Theme: Don’t Say I Didn’t Give Into You (咪話唔就你) by Ron Ng and Myolie Wu
“With such a distinguished father, the son will surely do well.”
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English Title: A Great Way to Care
Chinese Title: 仁心解码
Cantonese Title: Yan Sam Gaai Ma
Producer: Marco Law Wing Yin
Cast: Alex Fong, Kate Tsui, Raymond Wong, Vivien Yeo, Ngok Wah, Timmy Hung, Pierre Ngo, Yoyo Chen, Ram Tseung, Ellesmere Choi, Astrid Chan, Ben Wong, Suki Chui, Charmaine Li, Natalie Tong, Charles Szeto, Lau Kong, Mary Hon, etc.
Length: 25 Episodes
Broadcast: Warehoused
Genre: Modern, Romance, Heatlhcare, Psychology
Official Site: Link
Opening Theme: Across a Desert Island (荒島隔岸) by Juno Mak
Ko Lap Yan (Alex Fong Chung Sun), Senior Psychiatrist of Yan Wo Hospital, is a competent and kind-hearted doctor who specializes in severe schizophrenia and even minor mental disorders. Yan cures his patients by not only medication but also by psychological analysis. He diagnoses the cause with reference to the symptoms. The plot is interesting, intricate and extraordinary.
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English Title: A Journey Called Life
Chinese Title: 金石良缘
Cantonese Title: Kam Shek Leung Yuen
Producer: Leung Choi Yuen
Cast: Steven Ma, Linda Chung, Kent Cheng, Raymond Cho, Fala Chen, Halina Tam, Stephen Wong, Helena Wong, Mary Hon, Eric Li, Angelina Lo, Kwok Fung, Helen Ma, Elaine Yiu, Queenie Chu, Shermon Tang, Claire Yiu, Stephen Huynh, etc.
Length: 20 Episodes
Broadcast: March 31, 2008 to April 25, 2008
Genre: Modern, Family, Slice of Life
Official Site: Link
Opening Theme: A Little Story (小故事) by Steven Ma and Linda Chung
Never torn apart in sorrow.
Never gave up in hope.
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English Title: A Pillow Case of Mystery II
Chinese Title: 施公奇案II
Cantonese Title: Si Gung Kei Ngon II
Producer: Lam Chi Wah
Cast: Bobby Au Yeung, Jessica Hsuan, Leila Tong, Joel Chan, Gordon Liu, Johnson Lee, Eileen Yeow, Rosanne Lui, Alex Lam, Wi Kar Hung, Lee Fung, Lee Sing Cheung, Cilla Kung, etc.
Length: 20 Episodes
Broadcast: TBA
Genre: Costume, Comedy, Mystery, Fantasy
Official Site: Link
Opening Theme: TBA
- This is a sequel to A Pillow Case of Mystery, which was released in 2006 starring Bobby Au Yeung, Kenix Kwok, Benny Chan, and Tavia Yeung.
- Jessica Hsuan will be a spirit medium and the fourth wife of Bobby.
- Leila Tong will be the third wife.
- Eileen Yeow is the second wife and Rosanne Lui is the first wife.
- Johnson Lee plays the god of the pillow.
- Joel Chan will be a guard and student of Bobby.
English Title: A Watchdog’s Tale
Chinese Title: 老友狗狗
Cantonese Title: Lou Yau Gau Gau
Producer: Leung Choi Yuen
Screenwriters: Choi Ting Ting, Leung Man Wah
Cast: Steven Ma, Kent Cheng, Linda Chung, Maggie Siu, Raymond Wong, Natalie Tong, Koni Lui, Lee Kwok Lun, Wu Fong, Kwok Fung, Rocky Cheng, Francois Wong, Evergreen Mak, Yvonne Lam, Ram Tseung, etc.
Length: 20 Episodes
Broadcast: December 28, 2009 to January 22, 2010
Genre: Modern, Drama, Cop, Comedy
Official Site: Link
Opening Theme: Old Dog Friend (老友狗狗) by Steven Ma and Linda Chung
- This will be a cop series involving the use of trained police dogs to solve cases.
- Steven Ma plays a rude and perverted man from a walled village. The role will be somewhat similar to Johnson Lee from Just Love I and II but a lot more perverted in the sense that Steven will enjoy looking at porn magazines and girls with large breasts.
- Linda Chung will be a trainer for police dogs and a tomboy.
- Koni Lui plays the secret lover/mistress of a married wealthy businessman.
- Kent Cheng and Maggie Siu will be involved in a relationship.
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English Title: Beauty of the Game
Chinese Title: 美麗高解像
Cantonese Title: Mei Lai Gou Gaai Jeung
Producer: Tsui Yue On
Cast: Kate Tsui, Christine Ng, Sharon Chan, Kingdom Yuen, Lai Lok Yi, Stephen Huynh, Wong Cho Lam, Raymond Cho, Mimi Lo, Ben Wong, Evergreen Mak, Felix Lok, Yu Yeung, Yvonne Lam, Helen Ma, Celine Ma, etc.
Length: 20 Episodes
Broadcast: December 14, 2009 to January 8, 2010
Genre: Modern, Drama, Romance
Official Site: Link
Opening Theme: Love Without Shame (愛無愧) by Denise Ho
Setting out on their quest for fame and fortune, three female TV stars of different backgrounds are resolved to achieve their dreams at any price. But after so many ups and downs in their acting careers, they finally come to discover the secret of true beauty.
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English Title: Beyond the Realm of Conscience
Chinese Title: 宮心計
Cantonese Title: Gong Sum Gai
Producer: Miu Siu Ching
Cast: Charmaine Sheh, Tavia Yeung, Moses Chan, Kevin Cheng, Michelle Yim, Susanna Kwan, Susan Tse, Selena Li, Edwin Siu, Yoyo Chen, Ram Tseung, Kara Hui, Mary Hon, Vin Choi, Tracy Ip, Mandy Cho, Lily Ho, June Chan, Joey Mak, etc.
Length: 33 Episodes
Broadcast: October 19, 2009 to November 29, 2009
Genre: Costume, Palace, Romance, Drama
Official Site: Link
Opening Theme: Palace Scheme (攻心計) by Susanna Kwan
Ending Theme: Windmill (風車) by Charmaine Sheh
“Benevolence” is the only way to gain final victory?
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Mainland wuxia series Book and Sword (2008) will get its DVD with English subtitles release on September 18, 2009. You can now place an order at YesAsia. The listed price is on the high end but considering the production quality and cast, it’s not that bad. I’m not sure if I’ll be ordering this DVD set yet since I’m a little low on the budget side, but the cover definitely attracts me. Niki Chow gets placed front and center, in between and before the two male leads! I know it’s probably not the official cover but being in front of Adam Cheng? That’s quite a feat.
I’ve watched 4 episodes of this series some 2-3 months ago and was rather impressed, albeit not understanding any of the dialogues. Thus, I would love to continue to the end, but that depends a lot on the size of my wallet. I’ll probably search around first to see if any kind soul has ripped the subtitles. If you happen to know, do share. In the meantime, enjoy the opening and ending theme.
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From what the main leads have said, I’m going to take a stab at the chronology of the script’s outline. Bobby meets Tavia and falls in love with her, but she dies 3 years later in a car accident that he either witnesses or gets shocked at seeing her at the emergency room. At that point, he will probably meet Raymond and asks Raymond, the almighty "devil" or Satan or Grim Reaper (whoever–some guy with red eyes and a vampiric/powerful aura (LOL!)) to revive Tavia. They make a deal and Bobby will exchange something "important" to him, most likely his own life. However, Bobby doesn’t want to die yet and Raymond chases after him to seal the contract. Through their many obstacles, the understanding between Bobby and Raymond grows deeper and they develop a strong bond. These feelings make Raymond more "human" and prevent him from killing Bobby. Raymond allows Bobby to live for an extra amount of time or revive him but alas, after X years, Bobby dies and meets Raymond again in Hell. Okay, that was a load of my fantasical trash but I think that’s the gist of it. I also think the apple, although it can represent many things, will be the forbidden fruit of Raymond’s actions–breaking the circle of life in a way.
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