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Feng Shaofeng and Yang Mi Star in Scriptwriter Yu Zheng’s Followup to “Schemes of a Beauty”

September 2, 2010 | Posted in Mainland China, Television, Tagged Feng Shaofeng, Gong, Mickey He, Tong Liya, Yan Kuan, Yang Mi, Yu Zheng

Did you know there's an arrow in your hair Qingchuan? Let me get that for you.

Famous drama screenwriter Yu Zheng, fresh off the success of his latest series Schemes of a Beauty/Mei Ren Xin Ji unveiled the cast of his newest drama, called Gong this past July, and using some of the same actors and actresses from Schemes, with Yang Mi as the female lead this time, and Feng Shaofeng (only a cameo in Schemes) as the male one. The story revolves around time traveling to the Qing Dynasty (a popular theme in Chinese literature). Yang Mi’s character, Luo Qingchuan gets transported to the time of Kang Xi, and realizing this, tries to get on the good side of the 4th son (Mickey He) since according to history he wins the throne, and the rest of the brothers…don’t. However, the playful and mischievous 8th brother (Feng) both pulls pranks and falls in love with Qingchuan, and vice versa, complicating matters and Qingchuan’s plans.

Yesterday, new stills were releasing, showing the playful, antagonistic early side of their relationship, which you can see below the cut. The drama also boasts an extremely large budget, with some pieces of jewelry alone costing tens of thousands of yuan.

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A/N: Yan Kuan will be guest starring in this series again, briefly appearing like he did in Schemes of a Beauty, as a “modern day person”. Can you give your old friend the lead Yu Zheng? Thanks.

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Ladies of Dream of the Red Chamber Cover the September Issue of Esquire

August 31, 2010 | Posted in Mainland China, Photoshoot, Television, Tagged Gao Yang, Jiang Mengjie, Li Qin, Li Shaohong, Li Yan, Ma Xiaocan, New Dream of the Red Chamber

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Poor GQ. While it does have the likes of Chang Chen, Ethan Ruan and Han Han, it has to compete with Esquire’s September issue, featuring the female cast of Li Shaohong’s Dream of the Red Chamber, pillow fighting. The girls in the photoshoot are Jiang Mengjie, Li Qin, Gao Yang, Li Yan, and Ma Xiaocan. After a 3 years in production, Dream of the Red Chamber finally will air this September. Whether it will be successful remains to be seen, but it’s likely that it will give the majority of its large cast, including these girls, an unparalleled boost in stardom, ushering a new wave of young actors.

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Previews for Yi Zhi Mei/Iljimae and Heavenly Weaver

August 14, 2010 | Posted in Mainland China, Television, Tagged Heavenly Weaver, Iljimae, Janine Zhang Junning, Liu Shishi, Ma Tianyu, Strange Hero Yi Zhi Mei, Tian Ya Zhi Nv, Wallace Huo, Yuan Hong

Shanghai Tangren recently released clips for its two newest productions – the action-packed Strange Hero Yi Zhi Mei, based on a Chinese legend (later popularized in a Korean comic book and drama, with the comic book author changing his nationality to Korean) starring Wallace Huo, Liu Shishi and Ma Tianyu and the palace intrigue series Heavenly Weaver, about legendary textile master Huang Da Po starring Janine Zhang Juning, Yuan Hong and Liu Shishi.

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Heavenly Weaver:

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Hunan TV to remake “You’re Beautiful,” starring Jiang Chao?

August 11, 2010 | Posted in Mainland China, Television, Tagged 8090, A.N. Jell, EEMedia, Hunan TV, Jiang Chao, You're Beautiful

8090 member Jiang Chao is a potential lead

Although eeMedia boyband 8090 has yet to debut, its members are already delving into other areas. The group’s most popular member, Jiang Chao, has revealed on his blog that he will be auditioning for Hunan TV and eeMedia’s new remake of “You’re Beautiful,” a Korean drama about a girl who accidentally became member of a popular boyband. Given their history, Hunan TV will probably only take from the general idea and change the plot significantly (generally for the better).

It is uncertain other member of 8090 will try out with him on the 12th, but this would be an interesting way for them to debut on the silver screen again. Listen to them cover Meteor Rain here.

source: Jiang Chao’s blog

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Meteor Shower II airs with 1st in viewership and new improvements

August 10, 2010 | Posted in Mainland China, Television, Tagged Let's Watch Meteor Shower Again, Meteor Shower II, Tan Lina, Wei Chen, Yu Haoming, Zhang Han, Zheng Shuang, Zhu Zixiao

After high ratings for Meteor Shower, Meteor Shower II aired on August the 9th this year with an even high rating, gaining 1st place with 53 million viewers and 9.34% of the market share. Viewers also acknowledge the obvious improvements in production values, especially noticeable in second lead Yu Haoming’s hot new hairstyle, the cast’s more youthful outfits and a sleek new set.

Because of the success of the first Meteor Shower, the second Meteor Shower was highly anticipated way before it begun airing. Since two week ago, the drama was at the top of TV series searches on search engine Baidu, as are its leads Zhang Han, Zheng Shuang, Yu Haoming, Zhu Zixiao and Wei Chen.

Despite its high viewership, last year’s Meteor Shower was also prone to criticisms, especially about the sets and product placements. In the sequel, audiences found drastic changes to those two points. The sequel has less product placements, but much higher end ones such as China Bank. So despite a reduction in quality, the income from product placement actually increased.

Styling is also very different. Yu Haoming’s crazy hairdo went away, giving him a refreshing prince-like appearance. Also gone, too, are the suits of the lead males, now replaced by youthful outfits that fits their age. Along with the contemporary new sets, these changes won approval of many fans.

You can watch Meteor Shower II’s on YouTube here.

source: qq

: New to the cast is part – Indian Tan Lina (2nd Left),

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Super Junior Members collaborate with stars from Dream of the Red Chamber

August 9, 2010 | Posted in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Non-Chinese, Television, Tagged Jiang Mengjie, Kim Heechul, Leo Ku, Melody of Youth, Super Junior, Super Junior M, Yang Yang, Zhou Mi

Upper L clockwise: Jiang Mengjie, Heechul, Yang Yang and Zhou Mi

Starring Leo Ku (古巨基), Dream of Red Chamber leads Jiang Mengjie ( 蒋梦婕) and Yang Yang (杨洋) and Super Junior/SJM members Heechul (金希澈) and Zhou Mi (周觅), drama “Melody of Youth” held its press conference on the 9th.

Melody tells of a group of recent college graduates and their first steps into the real world. Leading the drama is Leo Ku, an unconventional older student with a mind for business; Jiang Mengjie plays the female lead, a headstrong tomboy who earns her own livings and is a pro at video games; Heechul plays a professional video gamer who begins to woo Jiang Mengjie; Zhou Mi plays a humorous rich boy who seeks to prove himself worth more than just his parents’ money.; As for Yang Yang, cfensi forum’s shared new love after his gorgeous smile at Happy Camp appearance last week? He plays a sweet boy whose true calling lies in nail painting.

Fan picture of Heechul (L) and Yang Yang (R)

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Main cast for new Huan Zhu Ge Ge released

July 3, 2010 | Posted in Mainland China, Television, Tagged Hailu, He Minghan, Li Sheng, Qiong Yao, Ruby Lin, Zhang Hangrui, Zhang Jiani, Zhao Liying

Currently revealed leads of the new remake

Eleven years ago, the story of the commoner mistaken for a princess catapulted its actors – Vicki Zhao Wei, Alec Su, Zhou Jie, Ruby Lin and Fan Bingbing – to fame while capturing the heart of most of Asia. South Korea even banned Chinese dramas due to the over-dominance of HZGG over its domestic market. As Hunan TV goes HD, they also want a new version of the show to match the quality of the channel. The new remake begun filming in June, and part of its cast has only recently been unveiled. The remake has three parts and will encompass all three seasons, with each about 30 episodes. (more…)

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Meteor Shower cast begins work on new projects – new drama, new album and Autumn in my heart remake

June 28, 2010 | Posted in Mainland China, Movies, Music, Non-Chinese, Television, Tagged 8090 Let's Go!, Autumn in My Heart, Dennis Oh, Hearty Paws 2, Lu Hu, Meteor Shower, Vision Wei Chen, Yu Haoming, Zhang Han, Zhu Zixiao

Yu Haoming for the movie short Fireworks

Drama Meteor Shower no doubt raised more than a shower last summer, and the tsunami returns this summer. As its sequel approaches airing on August the 3rd and its current reairing gets top daytime viewerships, Meteor Shower already has its stars working on new projects.

Lead actor Zhang Han will star next to Korean actor Dennis Oh in the Mango Film remake of Autumn in my heart. According to sina, the remake will be more lighthearted and cosmopolitan, but will maintain the serene sadness of the story. Although the female leads are yet to be chosen, Mango Films CEO Li Xiang said that she hopes to give newcomers chances in other important roles in the drama. His puppy movie Hearty Paws 2 will air in Korea on July 22nd.

Zhang Han (R) with Song Joongki in Hearty Paws 2

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New Huan Zhu Ge Ge begins filming, Ruby Lin to guest star

June 24, 2010 | Posted in Mainland China, Taiwan, Television, Tagged Calling For Love, Hailu, Hunan TV, Li Sheng, New Huan Zhu Ge Ge, Qiong Yao, Ruby Lin, Shineshow

Ruby Lin on the set of the new HZGG

The new Hunan TV/ShineShow Huan Zhu Ge Ge adaptation begun filming on the 15th. The new drama, which will have about 30 episodes, is re-written by author Qiong Yao, with the main change being the addition of a Western artist called Benjamin who falls in love with female lead Xiao Yanzi. Although there have been no official news releases of the cast, several pictures has leaked out of filming. The playful Xiao Yanzi is said to be played by actress Li Sheng, who is fairly experienced in acting. She plays Mike He’s little sister in the currently airing Calling For Love. Shanghai Film Academy graduate Hailu is suppose to be the elegant princess Xia Ziwei. Ruby Lin, who played Ziwei in the original series, also guest stars as Xia Yuhe, Ziwei’s mother.

As stated previously, the new drama is in part because of the introduction of HD TV. Since HZGG is a stable high-rated show for Hunan TV every year, and they hope to continue air the show, but with more modern filming.

Rumored female leads Li Sheng and Hailu

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New time-traveling series stars Yang Mi

June 4, 2010 | Posted in Mainland China, Television, Tagged Feng Shaofeng, Hunan TV, Tong Liya, Yan Kuan, Yang Mi

Actress Yang Mi in her currently filming series - Four Youths of Beijing

Yang Mi in her fourth series filming this year - Four Youths of Beijing. Palace makes five. Does this girl take a break?

Ever wonder why some series have ugly leads who can’t act?
Perhaps it’s because others like the Schemes of Beauties has every one of its countless roles filled with eye candy and acting ability. One reason for the near perfect cast is due to the fact its scriptwriter Yu Zheng handpicks all of his actors, as he will do for his latest palace intrigue series with Hunan TV – Palace: Heartlock Jade (宫.锁心玉).

The new time-traveling TV series will star Yang Mi as a young, cosmopolitan girl who daydreams of romance and history. Yet when her modern-day character travels back to the Qing Dynasty, she realizes that history is not the same as her fantasies. In the dangerous harem of the Forbidden Palace, she becomes a part of the struggle to become the emperor by the nine princes, and in a fight for love between the eighth prince (Feng Shaofeng) and the yet-to-be-casted fourth prince who came to be known as the Emperor Yongzheng.

Although most of casts have yet to be announced, because scriptwriter Yu Zheng is one of the few who chooses his own cast, it’s sure to be one full of acting abilities and eye candy. (more…)