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Transcriptions of lyrics, pinyin, and translation for the theme song of A Fistful of Stances (鐵馬尋橋) are below. Enjoy!
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An Analysis of TVB Cliques 6
I’m sure many of you have already heard about the corruption fiasco surrounding Stephen Chan, who was the host of Be My Guest and General Manager (GM) of TVB. If you have not, please read the news here. I did not plan on posting anything about this since the news have been spreading 1000 mph around the internet highway. But more news seem to pop up everyday regarding this matter and involving more artists and opinions. In addition, I think as TVB fans, it’s important to be aware of what’s going on with the company, even if it’s not as great as it used to be. The whole situation also makes for some very interesting business/political drama. And who knows? You might get more insight into what’s really going on behind-the-scenes, how the company is treating your favorite artists, or even where the brighter/darker future of the company may be.
What I’m posting here is a translated article about the 4 parties found in TVB. Whether the details are true is not something I can tell you, but I think the article is a very good read–direct, honest, and sound. I will also collect all news regarding this matter and make a list linking to them at the end of this post. That way, we’ll have a "library" of this case. I won’t be writing any thoughts about this matter yet, because it’s still too early to speak. I don’t want to sound like an idiot, pointing fingers here and there when I know little to nothing about what’s hidden beneath the cover. I might make some comments once we hear of an actual verdict and understand the story in its entirety.
Please keep reading for all the awfully juicy details.
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A Fistful of Stances 1
English Title: A Fistful of Stances
Previous Title: Iron Horse Seeking Bridge
Chinese Title: 鐵馬尋橋
Cantonese Title: Tit Ma Cham Kiu
Producer: Lee Tim Sing
Screenwriters: Cheung Wah Biu, Chan Ching Yee
Cast: Kevin Cheng, Kenneth Ma, Stephen Wong, Yuen Qiu, Selena Li, Shirley Yeung, Natalie Tong, Dominic Lam, Angel Chiang, Nancy Wu, Lee Sing Cheung, Kara Hui, Tseung Chi Kwong, Jacky Heung, Chung King Fai, Janet Chow, Angela Tong, Eileen Yeow, Tavia Yeung, Helen Ma, etc.
Length: 25 Episodes
Broadcast: March 17, 2010 to April 18, 2010
Genre: Pre-modern, Costume, Drama, Family, Martial Arts, Action
Official Site: Link
Character Images: Link
Opening Theme: Thinking Under the Snow (雪下思) by Kevin Cheng
Opening Video: http://www.megavideo.com/?v=T23WK5N5
Trailers: [1] [2] [3] [4]
Beyond the Realm of Conscience (TVB, 2009) Thoughts 18
Many forms of entertainment are judged on the foundation laid by other similar forms of entertainment simply because there has to be a baseline, a scale of sorts. You don’t know how good something is until you’ve seen something worse, just as you wouldn’t know how bad something is until you’ve seen something better. There are exceptions. Certain dramas are so uniquely good, they shouldn’t be compared to anything else. Similarly, obscenely bad dramas don’t deserve to be compared either. Beyond the Realm of Conscience is one of those exceptions and it, unfortunately, falls into the latter category.
I jumped onto the bandwagon back when Beyond first started filming because I firmly believed I would one day witness a glorious, fascinating, poignant, outstanding hybrid of two magnificent hit productions–War and Beauty and Dae Jang Geum. What I failed to remember is that this is TVB. What I failed to notice is Choi Ting Ting. Choi has done her fair share of scriptwriting, some of which include Last One Standing, Forensic Heroes II, Burning Flame II, To Catch the Uncatchable, Slim Chances, Hard Fate, Always Ready, and soon-to-be-aired A Watchdog’s Tale. Most of her scripts are decent and I had enjoyed some of them. However, I overlooked the fact that she wrote The Threshold of a Persona. And guess what? I feel the same indifference for Beyond as I did Persona. Seriously, I don’t get why TVB didn’t pull Cheung Wah Biu (Heart of Greed, Moonlight Resonance, Rosy Business) over to write the script for Beyond? Why? Beyond has everything! Everything!! All but a golden script …
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I jumped onto the TVB Channel at YouTube just now and watched the funniest and cutest NG clip from Beyond the Realm of Conscience yet. Lee Kwok Lun is so adorable! I agree with one of the comments left for that clip. Lee Kwok Lun appears to be very different from his evil and ambitious character in Beyond, or rather, any of his other roles that I’ve seen. TVB generally typecasts him as the villain or as the annoying, loud, and ornery person, which Lee has nailed really well in all of his roles. However, this limits his ability and versatility as an actor. Based on this clip, I would love to see Lee play a down-to-earth, loving husband or father, and I strongly believe he could be just as good as Paul Chun.
On a lighter note, Kevin Cheng protecting himself in the last 2-3 seconds of the clip also triggered my crazy laughing mode. That made my day.
Beyond the Realm of Conscience 4
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
Burning Flame III: 02 3
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Leon (Bosco Wong) and Ah Lung (Oscar Leung) are looking through the pubs for the kennel arsonist Ah Mo to clear their names. They get into a petty argument and Ah Lung leaves. Leon finally finds Ah Mo and asks him to admit to the crime, but of course, Ah Mo declines and they get into a fist fight. At the same time, a fire breaks out in the karaoke a floor below. Leon and Ah Mo hear the fire alarm and try to run but a stack of chairs fall on Ah Mo.
Ah Shing (Wong He) and his team arrive at the scene of the fire. He meets Ah Lung, who quickly tells him that Leon is trapped in the building. The firefighters rush into the building and rescue any remaining patrons. When the fourth floor is cleared, Ah Shing heads up to the fifth floor where Leon and Ah Mo are still struggling. He finds the two guys and helps get Ah Mo out. However, the smoke reaches gas cans that were left in a storage room from the last safety checkup and an explosion occurs. The three had a brush with death but luckily got away by going into an elevator, which does not work. Hence, Ah Shing has to climb out to manually operate the lift.
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Instrumental – Show ▼
The opening video was very simple, minimum effects and short selected scenes. Without an opening song, it was even more simple. However, the dramatic instrumental and inserted character voices made for a strong impact. Right away, my heart starts to beat faster and I could feel the intensity to come. It’s a good introduction to get you into the mood of this series, but I don’t plan on watching it every episode. I’ll probably fast forward the 1 minute 28 seconds from now on.
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Burning Flame III 1
English Title: Burning Flame III
Chinese Title: 烈火雄心III
Cantonese Title: Lit Fo Hung Sam III
Producer: Wong Sam Wai
Cast: Wong He, Kevin Cheng, Myolie Wu, Bosco Wong, Matthew Ko, Elaine Yiu, Stephen Wong, Aimee Chan, Helen Ma, Joey Mak, Eddie Lee, Sam Chan, etc.
Length: 32 Episodes
Broadcast: July 6, 2009 to August 15, 2009
Genre: Modern, Action
Official Site: Link
Opening Theme: Instrumental
Ending Theme: Intention (有意) by Kevin Cheng and Myolie Wu
Opening Video: http://www.megavideo.com/?v=BPCREXHZ
Last One Standing 1
English Title: Last One Standing
Chinese Title: 與敵同行
Cantonese Title: Yu Dik Tung Hung
Producer: Amy Wong Sam Wai
Cast: Roger Kwok, Kevin Cheng, Yoyo Mung, Kiki Sheung, Elaine Yiu, Evergreen Mak, etc.
Length: 22 Episodes
Broadcast: September 22, 2008 to October 18, 2008
Genre: Modern, Mystery, Action
Official Site: Link
Opening Theme: Instrumental
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