Architectural beauty of the Tang showcased in Phoenix Totem

PHoenix Totem

The splendor of the Daming Palace recreated in Phoenix Totem

The team that had recreated the largest palace complex in the world - Daming Palace – is back to recreate it in the drama Phoenix Totem. The splendor the short-lived palace, much grander than that of the Forbidden Palace, was complimented with hundreds of screen prints that embellishes the set of the drama.   Unfortunately, the gorgeous set and wonderful Han-Shuang pairing were marred by the poor camera and lighting and a poor supporting cast that took over most of the show. I would suggest watching a Zheng Shuang cut for the cuteness, or a scenery cut for the CGI.

Alternatively, this is an opportunity to pimp the beautiful drama/documentary Daming Palace. Watch the English-subbed film version here, or the more complete HD but not subbed miniseries version here. It is an absolutely beautiful piece of work that is no less entrancing than any drama.

eeMedia artists sing theme songs for Phoenix Totem

Phoenix Totem - Zhang Han and Zheng Shuang

Meteor Shower's Zhang Han and Zheng Shuang travel to the Tang for a brother-sister relationship in their first ancient drama together.

One of the best things about a music company producing dramas is their wonderful OST’s, and this year’s major production Phoenix Totem 凰图腾 for eeMedia is no different. Produced by Yan Yidan (Meteor Shower, Bu Bu Jing Xin, etc.), the three theme songs for Phoenix Totem are sung by Li Wei, Yang Yang, Wu Yi and Huang Ying.

Starring Meteor Shower leads Zhang Han and Zheng Shuang, The Myth’s Bai Bing, and Zhang Mo, and directed by the director of the 1983 Legend of Condor Heroes,  the series tells of

Although Huang YIng is my favorite singer of the four, I must admit the other two songs are much better. What do you think?

The end of the earth occurred too often,
and forever came too soon
Slice a beam of light, through the makeup of the sky,
and it can’t shine through the facade of lies,
are you like me, once promised, unable to forget?

-Promise by Li Wei and Yang Yang


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Phoenix Totem releases first TV trailer

Following her Peony Fairy and Princess of Peace, Zheng Shuang continues to be more "meng" than ever.

Starring Zhang Han, Zheng Shuang and Bai Bing,  Phoenix Totem‘s trailer is definitely one of the best ones so far this year.  The TV couple Zhang Han and Zheng Shuang is split up this time, where Bai Bing is paired with Zhang Han while Zheng Shuang plays the little sister figure to both.  Watch the trailer below from MsMadeline19@YouTube.  The drama will air in mid-December on Hunan TV.

SOP Queen to begin a new romance on and of TV

SET TV (Prince Turns Frog, Fated to Love You) Queen Chen Qiaoen and Hunan TV Prince (Meteor Shower, Fall in Love) Zhang Han meets in a romance of two cities.

Chen Qiaoen and Zhang Han makes an unexpected couple in the  first ever Hunan TV and SETTV coproduction SOP Queen.  Chen Qiaoen plays a hardworking but lowly employee who is shocked by an open confession by her boss (Godfrey Gao), only to realize it is not she that he loves.  Heartbroken, she finds comfort with an internet friend Tom and begins her life anew in Shanghai.  There, she finds success in business and perhaps even love in new employee Tang Jun.  It turns out that in fact, Tang Jun and Tom are the same successful business heir played by Zhang Han.  When the Tang family business comes to trouble, it is up to the SOP Queen and Tang Jun to save the day. (more…)

Stills from Secret History of Wu Zetian

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Zheng Shuang plays the boyish and ambitious Princess Taiping

When Meteor Shower’s comedic Zhu Zixiao pairs up with the cute Zheng Shuang, while her true love Zhang Han becomes her nephew;   When her mother is played by a girl only three years older, and one of her enemies is played by the star of the first 3D porn film;  Welcome to the crazy but amazing world of the currently-filming Secret History of Princess Taiping series. I’m just really confused by the casting, despite loving most of the actors/actresses, what do you think? (more…)

X-treme sports and love has “No Limit” in new film

August 2, 2011 | Posted in Mainland China,Movies, Tagged , , ,
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Zhang Han and Zheng Shuang comes together for love and action in this modern idol film.

From the director of Kungfu Hip-Hop comes another alternative romance and action film No Limit 无极限, this time starring Meteor Shower stars Zhang Han and Zheng Shuang. Zhang Han plays an X-treme sports fan who gets involved in an action-packed love and adventure.  No Limit 无极限 will air on Chinese Valentine’s Day, this year on August 6th. Watch the MV by the two stars below, uploaded from our favorite .

 

Phoenix Totem releases first official photos

Bai Bing and Zheng Shuang showing off their flowy, silky Tang costumes.

Bai Bing and Zheng Shuang showing off their flowy, silky Tang costumes in Phoenix Totem

Meteor Shower couple Zhang Han and Zheng Shuang’s fourth work together,  Phoenix Totem (凰图腾) released its first official pictures today.  While the press conferences depicted the group in extravagant costumes,  the photos show a much more elegant costume and setting.  The innocence of Zheng Shuang, the internal conflict of  Zhang Han, and the complicity of Bai Bing are clearly  visible even in just these few photos.

This will be the third  major Tang drama this year, following Yu Zheng’s Beauties’ World and Zheng Shuang’s “Secret history of Wu Zetian.” I’m ambivalent about all three, so which one are you looking forward to the most?

More photos below the cut.

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Zheng Shuang and Zhang Han breaks up for War of Desire

Zhang Han and Zheng Shuang at the press conference of "War of Desire/Phoenix Totem"

In eeMedia’s latest coproduction War of Desire (凰图腾), Meteor Shower couple Zhang Han and Zheng Shuang finally breaks up as Zhang Han will be paired with The Myth’s Bai Bing.  Zheng Shuang plays the sweet younger sister role of both who is secretly in love with the secret heir to the throne played by Zhang Han. Although Zheng Shuang’s characterhas no intention of breaking the lovebirds up, Bai Bing’s role sacrifices herself for the three by marrying the incompetent Tang dynasty Emperor played by Zhang Mo.  Will the palace change her? Will Zhang Han gain the throne? Who will Zhang Han end up with?

Watch the trailer from below.

Zhang Han releases new single for online game

March 19, 2011 | Posted in Mainland China,Music, Tagged , ,
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Zhang Hai being incredibly keai in his teddy bear pj's.

Meteor Shower and Fall in Love actor Zhang Han released a new single as the spokesperson for videogame “Adventure of Light/NosTale.” Although he graduated from the Central Drama Academy majoring in acting, Zhang Han is serious about his music. In one instance on Happy Camp, where lipsynching is expected even of vocal masters like Wang Leehom, Zhang Han requested to sing live. The song is composed by fellow eeMedia artist Lu Hu, who had previously composed Zhang Han’s “Retrieving memories” song for the Meteor Shower OST.

iMe and Meteor Shower males play laser tag police game on Glee Sunday

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iMe in police training outfits.

In a recent episode of Glee/Gelivable Sunday, iMe and the male cast of Meteor Shower went to a police academy and played an exciting laser tag game in police costumes. In addition to the show being generally fun, the guys looked really hot in police outfits.

Laser tag game cut of Glee Sunday, from SuperGirls2009@YouTube