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I picked up When Lanes Merge because the theme song by Ryan Lau caught my ears. Lame reason to rush head first into a TVB series, I know. But I don’t regret it because Lanes is great. The script is tight (with some exceptions I will attack another time). It’s not trailing at snail pace. And what do you know? There is realism. There is cause and effect! Not everything is about fate and destiny and coincidence and weak or indecisive people, and nothing passes by without consequences. Human action is purposeful and Lanes does a heartfelt job showing that. I think Lanes is a much, much improved version of A Journey Called Life (also written by Ga Wai Nam), by about 120 miles per hour, and it has nothing to do with the female cast.
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When Lanes Merge 0
English Title: When Lanes Merge
Previous Title: The Love of Double White Lines
Chinese Title: 情越雙白線
Cantonese Title: Ching Yut Seung Baak Sin
Vietnamese Title: Tình Việt Song Bạch Tuyến
Producer: Leung Choi Yuen
Screenwriters: Ga Wai Nam, Ng Jiu Tong
Cast: Kent Cheng, Sonija Kwok, Kate Tsui, Raymond Wong, Raymond Cho, Kingdom Yuen, Lee Heung Kam, Kwok Fung, Angel Chiang, Eric Li, Fred Cheng, Ching Ho Wai, Katy Kung, Yu Mo Lin, Elaine Yiu, Lee Hung Kit, Wong Man Biu, Chan Wing Chun, Lam King Kong, Simon Lo, Wong Lok Yi, Tsang Sau Ming, Kwok Cheuk Wah, Cha Cha Chan, Russell Cheung, Ning Chun, Ruco Chan, Lau Gwai Fong, Stephen Huynh, Tracy Ip, Evergreen Mak, etc.
Length: 19 Episodes
Broadcast: June 28, 2010 to July 23, 2010
Genre: Modern, Drama, Social
Official Site: Link
Character Images: Link
Opening Theme: Do Not Leave Nor Forsake (不離不棄) by Ryan Lau
Opening Video: http://www.megavideo.com/?v=70A18KV4
A Watchdog’s Tale 1
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
TVB Anniversary Nominations: 2009 4
There is approximately one week until we find out the results to this year’s TVB 42nd Anniversary Awards, which will broadcast on December 4, 2009. With the ever-raging voices of fans supporting almost the same batch of nominees, it will be interesting to see whether TVB decides to listen to the masses or continue with their we-don’t-care favoritism tactic. Of course, the latter has a higher chance of happening, as we all should know by now, but last year’s awards proved that to be somewhat wrong. Perhaps, a miracle will light upon us this December.
Although TVB increased the number of nominee slots and changed the date of their usual anniversary broadcast in order to make way for beloved grand productions Beyond the Realm of Conscience and throw in Born Rich as a side treat, there is still some time before we witness the consequence(s) to this decision. Everything may turn out warm and fuzzy and everyone goes home happy. Everything can get "burned to ashes". We’ll see. But the fact that Beyond finishes airing right before the awards show gives it a much bigger advantage over Born and no, I’m not forgetting Rosy Business. However, do you really think Rosy has a chance? Do you? TVB changed the "rules" for a certain reason, and that reason is certainly obvious.
No matter what, show your support, congratulate winners when the time comes, rage as much as you want. But remember, talent is talent. Awards don’t necessarily change that unbendable truth and with that, my picks follow …
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A Great Way to Care 0
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
Opening Video: http://www.megavideo.com/?v=V10Q42JT
Sweetness in the Salt 1
English Title: Sweetness in the Salt
Chinese Title: 碧血盐枭
Cantonese Title: Bik Huet Yim Hiu
Producer: Lee Tim Sing
Cast: Steven Ma, Tavia Yeung, Raymond Wong, Kwok Fung, Halina Tam, Joel Chan, Pierre Ngo, Ram Tseung Chi Kwong, Mary Hon, etc.
Length: 25 Episodes
Broadcast: June 8, 2009 to July 10, 2009
Genre: Costume, Drama, Action, Romance
Official Site: Link
Opening Theme: How to Say Love (愛怎麼說) by Steven Ma and Tavia Yeung
Opening Video: http://www.megavideo.com/?v=A6RO4O1Z
When Easterly Showers Fall on the Sunny West 0
English Title: When Easterly Showers Fall on the Sunny West
Chinese Title: 東山飄雨西關晴
Cantonese Title: Dung Saan Piu Yue Sai Gwaan Ching
Producer: Kwan Wing Chung
Cast: Liza Wang, Charmaine Sheh, Joe Ma, Kiki Sheung, Raymond Wong, Selena Li, Edwin Siu, Kwok Fung, Evergreen Mak, Savio Tsang, etc.
Length: 30 Episodes
Broadcast: October 27, 2008 to December 5, 2008
Genre: Period, Drama, Family, Romance
Official Site: Link
Opening Theme: Love in the Horizon (愛在天邊) by Liza Wang
Ending Theme: You Also Had to Cry with Me (陪你哭也只得我) by Charmaine Sheh and Joe Ma
Opening Video: http://www.megavideo.com/?v=IQ7QSO50
When a Dog Loves a Cat 1
English Title: When a Dog Loves a Cat
Chinese Title: 當狗愛上貓
Cantonese Title: Dong Gau Ngoi Seung Maau
Producer: Kwan Wing Chung
Cast: Gallen Lo, Myolie Wu, David Lui, Margie Tsang, Bernice Liu, Raymond Wong, Kwok Fung, Benz Hui, Mannor Chan, Tracy Ip, Sharon Luk, Jess Shum, Wilson Tsui, Patrick Dunn, Natalie Wong, Casper Chan, Chun Wong, Lee Ka Sing, etc.
Length: 20 Episodes
Broadcast: July 21, 2008 to August 15, 2008
Genre: Modern, Romance, Comedy
Official Site: Link
Opening Theme: When a Dog Loves a Cat (當狗愛上貓) by Myolie Wu and Gallen Lo
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