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“Genius vs Muggle” stars the first 90′s-born couple

October 22, 2011 | Posted in Mainland China,Television, Tagged , , ,

Both born in 1991, My Fair Princess's Lu Hong and Love of the Hawthorn Tree's Jiang Ruijia plays two of the six leads in "Genius vs. Muggle."

Finally, a Hunan TV production next year with fresh, promising faces. Genius vs Muggle 天才碰麻瓜, Hunan TV’s latest production that begun filming today, tells the story of three roommates,  sunshine Yiyang, goofy Wangtian and shy Aluo, in their quest to save their medical school from Jiang Shangwen, who plots to destroy the school because of a secret of the past.  And on the way to success, of course, they’re also finding love and romance.

All four of the current revealed leads are current students, one in Central Drama  and three in Shanghai Drama, and all four were born in the 1990′s . “Love of the Hawthorn Tree”s second female lead Jiang Ruijia, who I have no recollection of, plays the “muggle,” while  New My Fair Princess’s nth male lead Lu Hong plays the “genius.”  Two other actors, Zhang Ziwen and unnamed girl, are classes of 2013 and 2015, respectively, at Shanghai Drama, so I would assume they’re even younger.

Edit: I just figured out who the last girl is -  Zhou Xuefei is a first time actress and  another current student of Shanghai Drama. Based on weibo-stalking, it seems like she might be in the same class as Jiang Ruijia, so probably another 90hou.

With his charming looks and adorable personality, Lu Hong  is so far one of my two favorite actors born in the 90′s (the other being Yang Yang, who just got robbed of a Hunan TV lead). Since his studies at Central, you can also see his tremendous improvements from two years ago in terms of acting. Jiang Ruijia has previously been supporting females for two films, picking up a best supporting actress just earlier today at the Golden Roosters for one of them. As for her two shidi and shimei, “Genius” will be their first time acting roles outside of school.

A few more pictures below the cut.
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Evolution of the Youth features tween boyband from Johnny’s and Hunan TV

July 7, 2011 | Posted in Mainland China,Television, Tagged , , ,
Johnny's Juniors Road To Asia boybands

New boyband RTA is ready to hit the road with a new variety show just for them.

We all knew it was going to happen. That someday, tweens, with their baby fat still tempting one to poke their chins, would invade Chinese entertainment like how Disney Channel, or J/Kpop stars invaded the airwaves elsewhere. That day may be coming soon with Evolution of the Youth 少年进化论, a new variety show featuring the tween members of upcoming Johnny’s – Hunan TV boyband Road to Asia.

The new show, produced by the team of Tian Tian Xiang Shang, one of Hunan TV’s most popular shows, will air beginning this Sunday. It’s uncertain exactly what format the show will take, but the trailer suggests some sort of cosplaying or acting.

Watch the trailer below for your cradle robbing lightronger@YouTube:

Models from Unique Model Agency on Tian Tian Xiang Shang

May 17, 2011 | Posted in Episode Recaps,Fashion,Mainland China,Television, Tagged ,

 

The models are from Brazil, Germany, Lithuania, Spain, Ukraine and Russia. I died while watching this episode. There’s not much more that I can say, so I’ll just let you guys enjoy the pictures. There will be two pictures for each person, the first one of them on the show, and the second will be a photoshoot. They are working/residing in Shanghai.

The episode of Tian Tian Xiang Shang can be viewed here.

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Hunan TV and subsidiaries earnings up 4,326%

May 13, 2011 | Posted in Mainland China, Tagged , ,

Forbes China names Hunan TV as the top promoter of China's new stars, including top actresses Zhao Wei and Yang Mi, singers Jane Zhang, Li Yuchun and Zhang Jie, and hosts Xie Na, Wang Han and He Jiong.

In the first quarter of 2011, Hunan TV’s owner company  earned 207 million yuan, up 4,326 percent year-on-year.  It also had a 1,295 percent surge in its 2010 net profit, according to Capital Vue.

Huayi Brothers also had a 76.46% increase in earnings in 2010, and a further in the 263% year-on-year surge in first quarter of 2011 in net profit.

Can we just take a moment and stare at those numbers? How long can the boom last? Is it a dangerous bubble?

Super Girls 2011 officially begins, to add more reality TV elements

March 31, 2011 | Posted in Mainland China,Television, Tagged ,
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Super Girls 2009 champion Jiang Yingrong calling out for new shimei's.

After overtaking all of its competitors in the past few years, Super Girls comes back this year as the only talent competition of its kind. This year, the directing returns to eeMedia’s  VP Ma Han, who directed the 2007 and 2009 Super Boys/Girls, so no more messes like last year!

One key feature this year will be a “Girls’ Conservatory” to give a reality TV twist to the competition show.  Similar to the “Super Boys Castle” in 2007, the “Girls’ Conservatory” will allow the audience to watch even closer as the girls transform and grow into superstars. The girls will be aided by seasoned musicians like Yu.Quan, Fang Wenshan an Gong Linna.

Like in 2009, Elle magazine will work with the girls in photoshoots. New social media will also be used intensively in both promotions and selections of the artists, with sina/sohu/QQ weibo (twitter) playing a major role in the competition through ranking fandom and interacting with the artists.

Auditions begins today (April 1st) in Changsha, and will soon be followed by main regions in Shenyang, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hangzhou and Xi’an.

source: hunantv

Selina of SHE and Meteor Shower actors to star in musical drama

September 23, 2010 | Posted in Mainland China,Television, Tagged , , , , ,
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Yu Haoming, who played Duanmu Lei in Meteor Shower, will again play a musician in Hunan TV's new musical drama, but now as the male lead.

After its musical movie “Le Huo Nan Hai” and musical drama “Ugly Wudi 3,” Hunan TV is set to have its 3rd try at musicals. Last month, director Chen Mingzhang (Fated to Love You, My Lucky Star, Du Lala’s Promotions) revealed that in mid-October, he will be directing an adaptation of Hong Kong musical film “我和春天有个约会  I have a date with Spring” for Hunan TV.

So far, confirmed actors include  Yu Haoming and Zhu Zixiao from the recent hit drama “Let’s Watch Meteor Shower Together” and Selina Ren of S.H.E. Selina plays the female lead, an innocent orphan singer. and  Yu Haoming will to play the male lead Shen Jiahao (沈家豪), a saxophone player with big dreams.  From his descriptions of the role, Zixiao will probably play second lead Donny, another musician who’s a playboy on the outside, but soft on the inside. The director said in his weibo that the main female lead is a Taiwanese actress. The drama will be set in the mid-30′s, around a group of singers and musicians in a night club.

Yu Haoming and Wei Chen singing the theme song of Le Huo Nan Hai, a 3D musical movie that Yu Haoming starred in:

sources: Yu Haoming tieba; Chen Mingzhang weibo; Zhu Zixiao weibo

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

August 11, 2010 | Posted in Mainland China,Television, Tagged , , , , ,
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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

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

June 24, 2010 | Posted in Mainland China,Taiwan,Television, Tagged , , , , , , ,
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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

Rumored female leads Li Sheng and Hailu

New time-traveling series stars Yang Mi

June 4, 2010 | Posted in Mainland China,Television, Tagged , , , ,
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…)

China’s first “Green” channel part of vision for Chinese media empires

May 25, 2010 | Posted in Events,Mainland China,Television, Tagged , , , , , ,
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Don't look at Zhou Xun, Look at Qinghai TV - Actress Zhou Xun is the green spokesperson for the new Qinghai TV.

Every Asian drama needs a Cinderella-like makeover, and it’s no different in the rest of the TV world. Today, our heroine is Qinghai Satellite TV, the  fairy godmother is Hunan Broadcasting Systems (GBS) , and the new wardrobe is green.

With its own owner GBS, Qinghai TV will start over on the 26th with a completely new set of programs, a new logo, and a new slogan -  “Beautify Qinghai, Greenify China,” making it the first Chinese station to embrace environmentalism in its aim.

“A green life brings us healthy bodies, and a green spirit brings us healthy souls. I hope that while “Our Part” and Qinghai TV works to promote green lifestyles, we can also bring green into people’s lives,” said actress Zhou Xun, Qinghai TV’s green spokesperson.

The channel’s purchase by GBS in January is also part of GBS’s ambition to form a large media powerhouse in China. By March, Qinghai TV, last year’s second least viewed Chinese satellite channel,  expanded viewership by 174% from last December.

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