The Brink Of Law- episode 3

MORE, MORE MORE!!!

I just cannot stop ranting about how pretty Bernice is. I love her hair, her clothes, her watch, her figure...
Horrible, horrible character. Why did she delete the sms? Why did Steven even bother to appologise to her? KICK HER OUT OF THE HOUSE!
Eye candy~ (Look at Shirley, so pretty! So envious...)

Cute Ron... A Zhun, I love A Zhun...

After 3 episodes, I am loving this series a lot. But I am watching tbol too slowly. I am too busy nowadays, shall try to catch up more during the weekends... Hope to come back with more updates! Can't wait to see what the story brews into! Every character seems interesting.

The Brink Of Law- episode 2

Very very sorry for the lack of updates! Let's just say, ever since school started, life have been moving at an amazingly fast pace, which to me, is quite a good thing, because I like my life now a lot more. Hehe...

Ok enough about my life, I finally did screencaptures for the next episode of TBOL, enjoy!

Kenneth and 'dogdogdog' aka '999'. Haha, really cute!
Yoyo Chan, horrible sister
Ten years ago....
Bernice's first appearance. She is SO pretty! I love everything she wears!
Steven's dad: 'When someone sends you letters and you don't receive them, there are a few possibilities. Firstly, the address is wrong, secondly, the letter got lost, or maybe, no one sent any letters at all, she just said it out of politeness'. Aha! That is so true!

Kenneth and Bernice reunites since ITA

PRETTY!

The Brink Of Law- episode 1

whoo, finally I watched the first episode of the series. It is way too soon to make any judgement at all, but the story does seem very interesting. So far, I am liking Ron's look and character already. He is so charming, I can't wait to see what becomes of him later on! These captures are made by myself. Please credit me if you are going to post them anywhere else.

The themevideo:

Gosh, Bernice and Shirley look totally gorgeous

Kenneth Ma plays the senior inspector like in ITA, but not so shy anymore, pretty cool
Steven lectures his father about illegal gambling

Steven is interviewing for a job as a prosecuter. What he said is pretty enlightening
First acquaintance between Kate and Ron.

In LFD, Kate and Kenneth were lovers. Now, they are siblings. I think they are much cuter as siblings. Kate is a very naggy sister. "Herbal tea + football match", hehe, that is so cute.
Steven was annoyed by Kate and Kenneth's bickering. His expression is so funny...
oo, cool specs!
Episode 1 ended off with a little surprise, that Michelle Yim is no simple woman at all...

Curse Of A Golden Flower

In case you didn't know, I am a fan of Jay Chou, a fan of his talents, not so much a fan of his personality. Because of that, I did not want to miss the chance to watch him act, and so, I decided to watch this movie. As a result, I completely regretted it...

Let's just say, this is the best movie to waste your time. The whole story is totally pointless! Everyone is crazy. They want their own family to be dead. The whole screen is SO golden that it isn't nice anymore. The fighting look stupid. Basically, I almost can't find ONE good thing about this movie. Why did I ever want to watch it? Why do people even LIKE it? Why do the producers want to make it?

I have been crazy over the song 'Chrysanthemum Bed' by Jay Chou for the past months. Within two hours, I don't want to listen to that song anymore... In case you are not aware, u can hear this song on my blog, somewhere on the sidebar. I promise, very soon, I am going to change the song. *shrug*

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Ok, back to the TVB world, where have I been the entire week? Basically, school life has been too hectic for me to update my blog as often as before. I have gotten the first two episodes of TBOL, and hopefully, I can start watching them soon, and flood my blog with cool screen captures. Yippie! Do stay tune!!!

2007, open your eyes, look out for...

2006 was the year of the following people: Charmaine She, Kevin Cheng, Linda Chung, Kenny Wong. I don't have to explain why anymore. They were everywhere! So who will be the most strongly-featured star of this year?? Here is what I think...

The budding fadans:

Selena Lee
2 years ago, she was the 'Yoyo' in Just Love who cannot act, cannot cry, cannot yell. Today, she is becoming one of my favourite actress (in her generation at least). Every performance from her is a great surprise and great improvement. To me, she is already the most improved actress of 2006. But it is okay, because 2007 is a great year for her, and TVB will not stop promoting her (hopefully). She is in so many series, and her roles are getting bigger and bigger. The Seventh Day, On The First Beat, A Change Of Destiny, Face To Fate (which is airing next month), and Master Of Tai Chi. Speaking of MOTC, I have seen the long trailer of the series, which featured 2 seconds of Selena's performance. She was giving Kenneth Ma a tight slap. And because of that slap, plus Selena's teary face, I cannot wait to see her performance in that series!
Natalie Tong
Natalie is slowly moving away from the 'cute little sister' character. Her roles are getting bigger, and more and more variety. Life Art and The Seventh Day will be her representation for next year, especially TSD. Add oil!
Kate Tsui
Up till now, LFD is the only performance I have seen from her, so I don't want to comment too much on her acting skills. For some reason, I don't really like her face and her voice. But I still believe she has a bright future with TVB, because she is in TONS of series. The Price Of Greed, The Brink Of Law, Cadets On The Beat, The Whole City Dances, did I miss out any? Will she be the most improved actress of 2007? It is way too early to tell. But anyway, I still like Selena better.

By the way, anyone care to tell me the age of these actresses?


The Best Actor Showdown

Raymond Lam
Some 2 years ago, Raymond is already the best actor in my heart, because of one series- Twin Of Brothers. This year, Raymond is going to be one of the strongest contender, because he has SO MANY episodes waiting to air. Master Of Tai Chi, Heart Of Greed, The Drive of Life, and also New Breath Of Love, which should be released in Mainland/overseas soon. PLUS, Face to Fate will be airing next month. How many episodes is that in total? Oh my... Anyway, I was thinking, TVB must have decided to air FTF out of the blue for a reason... muahaha...
Steven Ma
The Brink Of Law, A Change Of Destiny, The Entire City Dances. 3 very different and seemingly very interesting series, no wonder Steven says he aims to win the favourite actor award this year. Steven is a very great actor, but so is Raymond, and many others. So who will it be? Steven, Raymond, or someone else who pops into the picture later on? I don't know. It all depends on who TVB wants to promote more. But for one thing, this year, prepare to see Raymond and Steven all over the place.

The Brink Of Law preview

I don't have to promote this series anymore. The poster looks awesome, the trailers look so exciting. Everyone is excited about this first series of 2007. I can't wait either!

The synopsis can be found here
http://www.virtuesofharmony.net/blog/2006/12/series-411-brink-of-law.html

Here are the trailers:

Trailer 1- Ron Ng
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKMgJ9NemWU&mode=related&search=

Trailer 2- Michelle Yim
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62rMxk5_G_M&mode=related&search=

Trailer 3: Steven Ma
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY3ipAA5ehA&mode=related&search=

Trailer 4: Shirley Yeung
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nv2fBsEEoqM&mode=related&search=
(o.O all of a sudden Shirley Yeung doesn't seem like such a lousy villain. Will she be a convincing villain?)

Trailer 5: Bernice Liu and Kate Tsui
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUCvHaHR1fc&mode=related&search=

Trailer 6: general trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO1N3Zs2EOM&mode=related&search=

Trailer 7: full introduction
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37HNbQ8buC0&mode=related&search=
































I am going to watch this series soon. Should I run an exclusive 'TBOL tidbits' section for this series? Yippie~

Must-sees of this new year, 2007

What series are you looking forward to most in 2007? I have many, but I just hope they all turn out good, and not disappointing.

10) Title: A Change Of Destiny (天機算)
Producer: Tsui Yu On (The Price Of Greed, The Biter Bitten, Virtues Of Harmony)
Number of episodes: 20
Cast: Steven Ma, Shirley Yeung, Benny Chan, Yuen Wah, Selena Lee, Mimi Lo
Airing Date: unconfirmed
Synopsis: (credits to http://jaynestars.com) A Change Of Destiny centers around the conflicts and human greed sparked by a renown metaphysics manual, which promises to reveal secrets to unlocking the mysteries of the future. However, appreciating the simple happiness of one's life as destined and the close people around us is the true path we should pursue in life.
Thoughts: This story reminds me of Face To Fate a little, and it does sound interesting. Looking forward to see Steven's performance, and also the evil Benny+ gentle Selena chemistry. (:












9) Title: Best Bet (爛賭義當老婆 )
Producer: Lei Tim Seng (Safe Guards, Fantasy Hotel, The Conqueror's Story)
Number of episodes: 20
Cast: Michael Tse, Linda Chung, Anne Heung, Wayne Lai, Louis Yuen, Yvonne Lam
Airing date: februrary
Synopsis: A comedy about a funny gambler, reminds me of the series 'Game Of Deceit'. In this series, Linda is Michael's wife, and she will be bullied by Michael. Michael even sells his wife to pay his debt! Oh my how is that going to happen? Anne heung is a gambler who collects debts for a living.
Thoughts: This series looks like an awesome comedy. "Tim-gor" is the producer. Linda looks so cute, Anne looks so pretty. Michael is finally getting his leading role. Wayne Lai is also in this series. Way to go!
8) On The First Beat (學警出更)
Producer: Wong Wai Sing (Life Made Simple, The Academy, The Herbalist Manuel)
Number of episodes: 30
Cast: Michael Tao, Sonija Kwok, Ron Ng, Sammul Chan, Joey Yung, Kate Tsui, Selena Lee, Yan Ng, Kenny Kwan, Tavia Yeung (Guest star), Fiona Sit (guest star)
Airing date: unconfirmed
Synopsis: A continuation of the series The Academy. After graduation, what happened to their lives, and their career as a police? Watch to find out. The cast is more or less the same, some new faces are coming in, some old faces are leaving. Let's hope this series will be even better than The Academy.
Thoughts: For some reason, when this series first started filming, I was greatly repelled. But slowly, I'm finding my interest coming back, especially because I saw Power Chan and Selena Lee on the cast list. But I really cannot understand, why oh why must Tavia leave?? Tavia and Ron built up such a PERFECT chemistry in TA, why should I even try to see Ron with another girl? That is so sad! :((












7) Phoenix Rising (獄焰驚情 ) Producer: Tong Kei Ming (Bar Benders, Glittering Days)
Number of episodes: unfixed
Cast: Sunny Chan, Louisa So, Leila Tong, Crystal, Loh Fun Airing date: unconfirmed
Synopsis: The story is set in the 1930s, about a female criminal, Louisa So. I don't know the details about the story, but it sure looks interesting!
Thoughts: A unique setting and background, very attractive. Louisa So playing the female villain, can't wait! Anyway, so many TVB artists are going to ATV, it is interesting to see ATV's Crystal Tin coming over to do a TVB series, plus Leila Tong and Sunny Chan, this series is a must-see!

6) The Seventh Day ( 最美麗的第七天)
Producer: Wong Sum Wai (Under The Canopy Of Love, Yummy Yummy, My Family)
Number of episodes: 20
Cast: Kevin Cheng, Niki Chow, Bosco Wong, Natalie Tong, Elaine Yiu, Charmaine Li, Selena Lee, Stephanie Che
Airing date: unconfirmed
Synopsis: Another romantic story, another UTCOL. What is the story about exactly, I am not sure
Thoughts: I liked UTCOL a lot, so I have faith that TSD will be yet another great love story. Like UTCOL, the setting and background of this series looks beautiful, even more beautiful than UTCOL. They are even heading out to Japan to film this series! Niki looks totally gorgeous. Natalie is finally getting a biggie role. Plus Charmaine, Selena, (don't want to mention Elaine), wow, so many pretty girls!
5) The Ultimate Crime Fighter - 通天幹探
Producer: Wong Sum Wai (Under The Canopy Of Love, Yummy Yummy, My Family)
Number of episodes: 35
Airing date: unconfirmed
Cast: Yuen Biu, Moses Chan, Kevin Cheng, Gigi Lai, Yoyo Mung, Maggie Siu
Synopsis: 3 policemen with special abilities come together to combat crime, plus, a nerdy Gigi, a pretty Yoyo, and a gay Kevin...
Thoughts: Moses, Kevin, Gigi, and Yoyo. I like all of them. I like the producer. My gut feeling tells me that this will be a good series, at least, there will be good action sequences (Yuen Biu is in here). So, will I be disappointed, will i not?
4) Heart Of Greed (溏心风暴) Producer: Lau Ka Ho (When Rules Turn Lose, The Gentle Crackdown)
Number of episodes: 40
Airing date: tentatively march
Cast: Moses Chan, Bosco Wong, Raymond Lam (guest star), Yoyo Mung, Tavia Yeung, Linda Chung, Michelle Yim, Lai Lok Yi, Fala Chen, Ha Yu, Lee Sze Kei, Wayne Lai
Synopsis: One of the grand productions of the year, about a big and rich family and its abalone business. Where there is wealth, there is greed; where there is greed, there is evil; where there is evil, someone gets hurt. In this series, the veteran stars are the spotlight, the young stars are a bonus. The entire cast is awesome, you just have to watch it!
Thoughts: There are so many good things to look forward to for this series, I don't even know where to start from. I hope this grand production can bring the good-old tvb times back. Anyway, who is the female lead? I still cannot figure out now. Maybe there isn't one. What is up with the ending? Why can't Raymond stop ranting about it? Ahh, I can't wait. So, March it will be?
3) The Brink Of Law (突围行动)
Producer: Mui Siu Ching (Love Bond, The Charm Beneath, Forensic Heroes)
Number of episodes: 25
Airing date: January 2007
Cast: Steven Ma, Ron Ng, Bernice Liu, Shirley Yeung, Kate Tsui, Michelle Yim
Synopsis: A story about the illegal betting business. Catfights, backstabs, deception, betrayal, twists and turns. All these make factors make up one of my most anticipated series of 2007.
Thoughts: What a great way to start a new year! This series looks AWESOME, the poster looks amazing. Steven Ma is always the best, Ron Ng's bespectacled characters looks super interesting, so does his chemistry with Kate. Michelle Yim will be the most awesome villain. Shirley Yeung, I have seen 5 seconds of her 'villain performance' in the sales presentation. Not so good. Mmm, I hope she turns out okay. Can't wait!!










2）The Master Of Tai Chi (太极）
Producer: Leung Ka Shu (Golden Faith, Survivor's Law)
Number of episodes: 30
Airing date: unconfirmed
Cast: Vincent Zhao, Raymond Lam, Myolie Wu, Melissa Ng, Kenneth Ma, Selena Lee, Derek Kwok, Power Chan
Synopsis: Wu Ma (Vincent) was abandoned by the world ever since young. He isolates himself, he thinks that everyone owes him something, until he learned a new art of kungfu- Tai Gik. Tai Gik is a very special kind of kung fu, it makes him feel calm and balanced. It made him able to see the warm side of human being. It made him a better person inside out. A series about kungfu, growing up, and human philosophy
Thoughts: When will this series be out?? I have been waiting forever! A golden producer, a beautiful setting, an awesome cast, an educational and philosophical story. I cannot wait anymore!
1) The Drive Of Life/ The Legendary Era (岁月风云）
Producer: Leung Ka Shu + Poon Ka Tak
Number of episodes: 60
Cast: Damian Lau, Michael Miu, Joe Ma, Raymond Lam, Charmaine She, Jessica Hsuan, Sheren Teng, Myolie Wu and many many more...
Airing Date: July 2007
Synopsis: In 1997, Hong Kong was returned from British to Hong Kong. It is a day all Chinese will remember. Looking back at the past ten years, we have been through a lot. TDOL uses the chinese car industry and the big Wah family as a backdrop to bring out all the rain and storm we have been through. It is a series which will win the empathy of all chinese, it is a series to celebrate our existance...
Thoughts: Sometimes, it is not just the cast and the number of episodes which determine how 'mega' a production is. Just looking at the very 'big' theme of the series, you know that this is the most important series of the year. Every part of the cast is great. And of course, Mr Raymond Lam plays one of the most important characters. That is a great thing. 1st July 2007, more than one billion Chinese men and women, waiting for this day...
What about the other series?
No, I'm not assuming that they are no-good. They are just not in my personal 'top ten', hehe. Another two series I have been anticipating are Devil's Disciple and Life Art. DD looks like a really refreshing and interesting fighting series. However, it is taking so long to get released, that I am feeling a bit suspicious. As for LA, I have always been hoping for tvb to do a series about art, be it drawing, writing, or anything else. The theme of expression can be really interesting. As for LA, I am not sure. It can be interesting, it can be boring. I don't dare to hold my hopes too high.