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[JAPAN MOVIE 2012-2014] るろうに剣心 -明治剣客浪漫譚- / RUROUNI KENSHIN

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SATO TAKERU, TAKEI EMI
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* Movie: Rurouni Kenshin
* Romaji: Rurouni Kenshin
* Japanese: るろうに剣心 -明治剣客浪漫譚-
* Director:
* Writer: Watsuki Nobuhiro (manga)
* Producer:
* Cinematographer:
* Release Date: Summer, 2012
* Runtime:
* Language: Japanese
* Country: Japan


Plot


Former legendary assassin Kenshin Himura (Takeru Sato) has now become a wandering samurai. Offerring aid & protecting those in need as atonement for his past deeds. During this time comes across and aides Kaoru Kamiya (Emi Takei). Her father opened the Kamiya Kasshin-ryu, a kendo school located in Tokyo and Kaoru is now an instructor there. Kaoru then invites Kenshin to stay at her dojo. Their relationship develops furhter, but Kenshin is still haunted by his violent past ...


Notes

1. Based on popular manga series "Rurouni Kenshin" written & illustrated by Watsuki Nobuhiro - published in Weekly Shonen Jump from September 2, 1994 – November 4, 1999.
2. Filming begins August, 2011 and is expected to be released in the summer of 2012.


Cast


* Takeru Sato - Kenshin Himura
* Emi Takei - Kaoru Kamiya
* Taketo Tanaka - Yahiko Myojin
* Munetaka Aoki - Sanosuke Sagara
* Yu Aoi - Megumi Takani

[Upcoming Chinese Drama 2015] Sage of Calligraphy Wang Xi Zhi 书圣王羲之

[Upcoming Chinese Drama 2014] Miss Diamond

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Details:

Title: Miss Diamond
English title:Carat / Diamond’s Lovers
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
 Episodes: 0
Country: China
Directors:
Screenwriters:
Broadcast Date: ?? 1, 2014 to ?
Broadcast Days:

Cast:

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Synopsis:

A young woman suffers difficulty in her work and love life due to her unattractive appearance, until she meets the right guy.

[Current Mainland Chinese Drama 2014] Sound of the Desert 风中奇缘 (Da Mo Yao 大漠謠)

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Details:
Chinese title: 风中奇缘 / Fēng zhōng qí yuán
English title: Sound of the Desert
Genre: Ancient, Drama, Fiction, Romance
Episodes: 35
Screenwriter: Wang Li Zhi (王莉芝)
Producer: Karen Tsoi
Directors: Lee Kwok Lap, Lin Yu Fen (林玉芬)
Production company: Chinese Entertainment Shanghai
Filming period: March 8, 2012 - July 2012
Broadcast Period: October 1, 2014 - November 30, 2014
Broadcast Days: Wednesdays & Thurdays
Based off: Tong Hua's Da Mo Yao 大漠謠

Cast:
Liu Shi Shi as Xin Yue (Jin Yu)
Eddie Peng as Wei Wuji
Hu Ge as Mo Xun
Fala Chen as Qin Xiang
Han Dong as Li Ji
Kristal Tin as Hong Gu
Maggie Cheung as Wan Yujin
Qin Hao (秦昊) as Wu Weili
Cai Ya Tong (蔡雅同) as Mao Yunzhu
Shi Xiao Qun as Princess Zhaoyang
Wu Zhuo Han (吴卓翰) as Wan Qian
Lv Liang (吕梁) as Zhao Zhen
Zhang Xiang (张翔) as Li Yan Nian

Synopsis:
Jin Yu was raised with the people of Xiongnu, although her foster father is a Han. Due to political change within the Xiongnu, she was forced to flee to Chang'an, the then capital of the early Han Dynasty, changing her name to Xing Yue along the way. During her journey, she first meets the calm and kind Mo Xun, and later the handsome yet outwardly cold general Wei Wu Ji. Xing Yue falls for one, but was rejected. Will she untangle her love knot? Who will she choose in the end?

Watch it here with English subtitles!

Raw Trailers:
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OSTs:
Li Jian Qing - Pacifying the World for You
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Della Ding Dang - A Kind of Courage Called Give Up
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Hu Ge - Live Well/Take Good Care (好好过)
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Della Ding Dang - Poem of Old Age (白頭吟)
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English Subbed Full Episodes:
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[Current Taiwanese Drama 2014] Angel 'N' Devil 終極惡女

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Title: 終極惡女 / Zhōngjí è nǚ
English title: Angel 'N' Devil
Genre: Fiction, Love
Director: Weng Jing Ting
Episodes: TBA
Broadcast Period: November 22, 2014 - February 15, 2015 

Cast:
Simon (SpeXial)
Teddy (SpeXial)
Sylvia Wang
Cosmos (AND)
Ting (AND)
Lucia (AND)
Allie (AND)
Sunnee (AND)

Synopsis:
At every turn, evil threatens to overtake good and rule the world. In a world known as the Bronze Dimension, the K.O. Bad Girls are their last hope to fight off demons and other evil spirits and protect the people from being swallowed up by darkness. The K.O. Bad Girls sign a treaty with their Guide, Xiong Ya (Teddy of SpeXial), to wage a war against evil and vow to risk their own lives to protect their dimension. But when one of their own is suddenly thrown across the sky and killed right in front of them, will the other girls – Yi Xiao Feng (Wen Yu Fei), Kate (Yu Zhou), Ai Li Er (of A.N.D), Xiang Ning (Yu Ting of A.N.D), Yan Yan (Lucia of A.N.D) and Ding Dang (Sunnee of A.N.D) – be able to fulfill their promise?

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OSTs:
A'N'D-Angel and Devil
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Pets Tseng - Just Lose It (Hurt so much)
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[Mainland Chinese Drama 2014] Loving, Never Forgetting 恋恋不忘

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Details:
Chinese title: 恋恋不忘 / Lian lian bu wang
English title: Loving, Never Forgetting
Genre: Romance, Melodrama 
Episodes: 34
Directors: Zeng Lizhen & Bo Bo Wang
Screenwriter: Lǚ Xīn, Lóng Lóng, Línlín, Zhāng Lù
Broadcast Period: June 23, 2014 - July 5, 2014
Broadcast Days: Monday - Fridays

Cast:
Jerry Yan 言承旭 - Li Zhong Mou 厲仲謀
Tong Liya 佟丽娅 - Wu Tong 吳桐
Denny Huang Bo Jun 黄柏钧 - Xiàng Jùn 向峻
Feng Jing 冯婧 - Zhāng Màndí 張曼迪
Yóu Yóu 游游 - Liáng Yuèqí 梁躍琪
Wú Yùfāng 吳玉芳 - Lì Zhǐníng 厲芷寧
Lǚ Xíng 呂行 - Lín Jiàndōng 林建東

Synopsis:
She first met him when the blooming lotus flower was falling, only to have to part ways.

Years later, when they reunited, Li Zhong Mou had all but forgotten of Wu Tong's existence, leaving her forlorn, except the only thing he wants now from her is the guardianship to their son. 7 years long years together, can they fix their broken relationship?
This drama is based off the novel by Lian Bai Se.

Watch it here with English subtitles!

Raw Trailers:
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OSTs:
Matilda Tao - Withered
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Jerry Yan - Someone Like Me
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Kym Jin (Jin Sa) - I understand now
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Zhu Jie - What To Do?
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Behind the Scenes:
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The Hunger Games (2012 Movie)

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Official First Look: Jennifer Lawernce as Katniss (p.4)
Fans of the book will glad or maybe unhappy to know the book is turning into a series:

From Wikipedia


'Lionsgate Entertainment acquired worldwide distribution rights to a film adaptation of The Hunger Games, which will be produced by Nina Jacobson's production company Color Force. Collins adapted the novel for film herself, and her script is being revised by screenwriter Billy Ray. It is anticipated to have a PG-13 rating. Alli Shearmur, Lionsgate President of Motion Picture Production, and Jim Miller, Lionsgate Senior Vice President of Motion Picture Production, will be in charge of overseeing the production of the movie. Shearmur said:

"The Hunger Games is an incredible property and it is a thrill to bring it home to Lionsgate. This is exactly the kind of movie I came to Lionsgate to make: youthful, exciting, smart and edgy. We are looking forward to working with Nina and Suzanne to create a movie that satisfies audiences' hunger for high-quality entertainment."

The film will be directed by Gary Ross and will have a budget of $60 million. The film hopes to go into production in late Spring 2011 and will be released March 23, 2012. '


Jennifer Lawerence is Katniss

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Josh Hutcherson is Peeta

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Liam Hemsworth is Gale

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UPDATE

Elizabeth Banks is Effie, Dayo Okeniyi is Thresh and Amandla Stenberg is Rue.

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Levin Rambin is Glimmer and Jack Quaid is Marvel

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Willow Shields is Primrose

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Woody Harrelson as Haymitch Abernathy

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Paula Malcomson as Mrs. Everdeen

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Stanley Tucci as Caesar Flickerman

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Wes Bentley as Seneca Crane

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Lenny Kravitz as Cinna

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Searching for pictures of other District kids who have been cast. Will post soon!

[Upcoming Mainland Chinese Drama 2014] The Romance of the Condor Heroes 神鵰俠侶

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Details:
Chinese title: 神鵰俠侶 / Shén diāo xiá lǚ
English title: The Romance of the Condor Heroes
Genre: Ancient, Fiction, Romance
Episodes: 52
Directors: Dèng Wěi'ēn, Lǐ Dáchāo
Screenwriter: Yu Zheng
Production Period: August 2013 - January 2014
Broadcast Period: December 3, 2014 - 2015
Broadcast Days: Monday - Fridays

Cast:
Chen Xiao as Yang Guo / Yang Kang
Wu Lei as young Yang Guo
Michelle Chen as Xiao Long Nu
Zhang Zi Mu as young Xiao Long Nu
Guo family and associates
Zheng Guo Lin as Guo Jing
Yang Ming Na as Huang Rong
Mao Xiao Tong as Guo Fu 郭芙
Jiang Yi Yi as young Guo Fu
Zhang Xue Ying as Guo Xiang 郭襄
Cui Zhen Bang 崔政邦 as Guo Po Lu 郭破虏
Zhang Chao as Wu Dun Ru 武敦儒
Zhang Yi Jie as young Dun Ru
Han Dong Jun 韩东君 as Wu Xiu Wen 武修文
Fang Yang Fei 方洋飞 as young Xiu Wen
Zhang Zhe Han 张哲瀚 as Ye Lu Qi 耶律齐
Ma Ying Qiao 马樱乔 as Ye Lu Yan 耶律燕
Wang Shuang 王双 as Wan Yan Ping 完颜萍
The Greats
Zhou De Hua 周德华 as Zhou Bo Tong
Li Ming Shun 李铭顺 as Huang Yao Shi
Yin Xiao Tian as Hong Qi Gong
Zong Feng Yan as Ou Yang Feng
Li Chen 季晨 as Reverend Yideng
Mongol Empire
Zhang Tian Yang 张天阳 as Huo Du 霍都
Xie Ning as Meng Ge
Zhu Zi Xiao as Hu Bi Lie / Kublai Khan
Meng Fei 孟飞 as Ye Lu Chu Cai
Rong Yao Zhong 肜耀忠 as Yi Ke Xi 尹克西
Yang Long 杨珑 as Ni Mo Xing 尼摩星
Kang Lei 康磊 as Ma Guang Zuo 麻光佐
Passionless Valley
Qiu Xin Zhi as Gong Sun Zhi 公孙止
Zhang Qian 张茜 as Qiu Qian Chi 裘千尺
Wu Jing Jing 邬靖靖 as Gong Sun Lu E 公孙绿萼
Jian Ren Zi 菅韧姿 as Rou Er 柔儿
Ancient Tomb Sect
Zhang Xin Yu as Li Mo Chou 李莫愁
Dong Xuan as Lin Chao Ying 林朝英
Shao Min 邵敏 as Granny Sun 孙婆婆
Cao Xin Yue as Hong Lin Bo 洪凌波
Lu family
Zhao Han Ying Zi as Cheng Ying 程英
Chai Wen 柴蔚 as young Cheng Ying
Sun Yao Qi as Lu Wu Shuang 陆无双
Chen Xiang as Lu Zhan Yuan 陆展元
Deng Sha as He Yuan Jun 何沅君
Quanzhen Sect
Shen Bao Ping as Wang Chu Yi
Wang Mao Lei as Zhao Zhi Jing 赵志敬
Song Yang as Zhen Zhi Bing 甄志丙

Synopsis:
A mainland China TV series adapted from Jin Yong's novel.The story revolves around the protagonist Yang Guo and his lover XiaoLongNü in their adventures in the jianghu (also called the wulin, the community of martial artists), which disapproves of the taboo love between master and apprentice. 

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Trailers:
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OSTs:
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Cpop Vs. Kpop

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This is an observation I've made. Lots of Chinese listens to KPOP but almost no Koreans listens to CPOP.

[Thailand Drama 2013~2014] Hormones The Series (upcoming season 3, 2015)

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Title : Hormones The Series (Hormones วัยว้าวุ่น)
Genre : Teen-Drama, Comedy, HighSchool.
Producer : GTH & Nadao Bangkok
Director : Season 1; Songyos Sugmakanan, Season 2; Ping Kriengkrai
Broadcast Date : Season 1; 18 May 2013~24 August 2013, Season 2; 12 July 2014~18 October 2014
Airing Time : Every Saturday, 10pm (TST)
Official Website

Synopsis
Story about teenagers in high school features issues about relationship, sexuality, sex, bullying, school gang, and family. 

Cast:
Patchara Chirativat as Win Chaichana
Ungsumalynn Sirapatsakmetha as Kwan Dilokthamsakul
Suthatta Udomsilp as Toei
Chutavuth Pattarakhamphol as Phu
Sirachuch Chienthawon as Mhorg
Gun Junhavat as Tar
Sananthachat Thanapatpisal as Dao
Thanapob Leeratanakajorn as Phai
Supassara Thanachart as Sprite
Anusit Sedthawut as Thee
Napat Chokejindachai as Pop
Amonrat Kittikaosuwan as Ice
Kemisara Paladesh as Koi
Tonhon Tantivejakul as Phao
Nutnicha Luanganunkun as Bee
Atikhun Adulppocatorn as Sompong

Additional Cast for Season 2
Thiti Mahayotaruk as Non
Frung Narikunn Ketprapakorn as Oil
Teeradon Supapunpinyo as Sun 
Thanaerng Kanyawee Songmuang as Jean
Pearwah Nichaphat Chatchaipolrat as Kanompang.

Official Trailers 

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OST

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[Current Taiwanese Drama 2014] Aim High 22K夢想高飛

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Title: 22K夢想高飛 / 22K Mèngxiǎng gāo fēi
English title: Aim High
Genre: Dreams, Modern
Director: Xǔ Pèi Shān
Screenwriters: Wú Xiàng'ēn, Lín Yǔ Chén, Féng Bó Dì
Episodes: 22
Broadcast Date: October 24, 2014 - March 20, 2015
Broadcast Days: Fridays

Cast:
Lego Lee - Rèn Dào Yuǎn
Chris Wang - Yù Qí Fēng
Guo Shu-Yao (Yao Yao) - Yán Mào Táng
Summer Meng - Xǔ Yī Fēn
Lyan Cheng - Tián Míng Xiāng
Huang Wei-Ting - Hǎo Měi

Synopsis:
Four college friends – all finance majors – must each learn what it takes to make it in the real world but will it be at the expense of their strong bond as friends? Yī Fēn (Summer Meng), Mào Mào (Guo Shu Yao), Qí Fēng (Chris Wang) and Dào Yuǎn (Lego Li) are close college friends who assumed that they would all be able to pursue their dreams of success – and break the 22K-wage barrier for young professionals – without compromising their principles. But when a big fight breaks up their close friendships just before graduation, each has to find his or her own path to success. With four different life experiences and career paths, what will the former friends do when their paths cross once again?

Watch it here with English subtitles!

English Subbed Trailer:
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Raw Previews:
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OSTs:
Wei An & Wei Xuan - Sparkling Dream
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Fuying & Sam - Kiss' Temperature
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Soo Wincci - You're Welcome
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Wincci & Daniel Chan - Endless Happiness
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Soo Wincci - Looking For Trouble
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SET Viewership Ratings:
Episode 1 (October 24, 2014): 1.08%
Episode 2 (October 31, 2014): 0.83%
Episode 3 (November 7, 2014): 0.90%
Episode 4 (November 14, 2014): 1.03%
Episode 5 (November 21, 2014): 
Episode 6 (November 28, 2014): 
Episode 7 (December 5, 2014): 
Episode 8 (December 12, 2014): 
Episode 9 (December 19, 2014): 
Episode 10 (December 26, 2014): 
Episode 11 (January 2, 2015): 
Episode 12 (January 9, 2015): 
Episode 13 (January 16, 2015): 
Episode 14 (January 23, 2015): 
Episode 15 (January 30, 2015): 
Episode 16 (February 6, 2015): 
Episode 17 (February 13, 2015): 
Episode 18 (February 20, 2015): 
Episode 19 (February 27, 2015): 
Episode 20 (March 6, 2015): 
Episode 21 (March 13, 2015): 
Episode 22 (March 20, 2015): 
Average Ratings: 

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Movies Truly Worth Watching?

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Shoot out recommendations for quality movies please. I've been too caught up on dramas... the last good movie I watched was Taegukgi. I'm looking for the best of any genre. If it's comedy, please let it be tears-in-your-eyes funny. If it's horror, it should be wet-your-pants scary. I also like having a good cry over melodrama. image Sypnoses would be nice too <3.(The movies don't have to be American.) Thanks~!

[Upcoming 2015 Mainland Drama] You're My Sunshine, 何以笙箫默, aka "Silent Separation" -Teaser/Poster out

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English Title:  You Are My Sunshine
Chinese Title:     何以笙箫默 (He yi Sheng Xiao Mo)
Also known as:  Silent Separation
Genre: Drama, Modern, Romance 
Episodes:  ~30 (TBD) 
Screenwriter: Gu Man, Mo Bao Fei Bao
Director:  Liu Jun Jie (Boss & Me
Status:  Shooting ends in September 

Synopsis: 
MoSheng fell in love with YiChen at first sight and started pursuing him. He eventually reciprocate the same love back. However, due to unavoidable circumstances, Yichen rage his anger at MoSheng, which result in 7 years of a silent separation. 

Main Casting:
Wallace Chung ( 鍾漢良) as He Yi Chen
Tiffany Tang (唐嫣, aka Tang Yan) as Zhao Mo Sheng 
Tan Kai (谭凯) as Ying Hui
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Supporting Cast: 
Kan Ren Zi as Yi Mie, Young 玏 as MoSheng colleague, M dew as Xiao Xiao Lu, Lin Peng  as Laoyuan, Zhao Chu Lun as YiChen's friend/colleague
 
Drama OST: Title: Singer 

Opening Song    My Sunshine  Zhang Jie
Ending Song  Reciprocal Love  Wallace Chung
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Trivia:
  • Originally 2 new comer (Luoyun Xi & Wu Qian Chen) were to play the younger counterpart of the two leads during the college days
  • Wallace & Tiffany were seen filming the college days as well. Speculation is that the scenes shots from the younger counterparts will be in the cutting room instead. 
  • Based off the highly popular internet novel "Silent Separation 何以笙箫默" by author Gu Man. 
  • Shooting location took place in Shanghai, Suzhou, Shenzhen, & Hong Kong 
Information on the novel "Silent Separation" 
  • Thanks to Peanuts & Lidge's english translation (chapter 1-12 are finished, Epilogue still on going), see section "Silent Separation by Gu Man"

[Upcoming Chinese Movie 2015] Back to 20 重翻20岁

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Details:
Chinese title: 重翻20岁 / Zhòng fān er shi suì
English title: Back to 20
Genre: Comedy, Fiction
Production Companies: CJ E&M and Beijing Century Media
Director: Leste Chen
Production Period: June - July 2014
Broadcast Period: January 15, 2015

Cast:
Yang Zhi shan
Gui Ya-lei
Bolin Chen
Lu Han

Synopsis:
A 70-year-old woman suddenly becomes 20 years old again.

Raw Trailer:
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Translations: sugarplum892
Welcome to Youthful Photography Studio
Here, look at the camera
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You want a kiss??
You bad rabbit!  Do you talk like this to grandmas?!  Did you take a good look to see how old I am?!
Guy: 20, 19
*Mah jong winning phrases*
Are you alright?
Neighbor: It's midnight already and you're still not asleep...what are you yelling about?
Wasn't this a photography studio?
Man: What photography studio?
BoLin: Hello, miss...actually I've had my eyes on you for awhile
What do you want?!
Grandpa: Get on
Wasn't I pretty when I was young?
LuHan: What I mean is that can't we...together...
No, we can't
LuHan: I...
How can we be together?
LuHan: No...
How can we be together?!  We can not be together!

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[MANGA] Orange by Takano Ichigo

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Ahhhhhh T______T Another manga that just sucks me right in. T_____T
It's soo good, you guys. Definitely must read!


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Plot:

16 year old Naho receives a letter from her 27 year old self. It tells her the events that will happen in the future and the things she must do to prevent some things from happening. She finds it unthinkable at first and thinks someone is pulling a prank on her until she reads on further. The letter says there will be a newcomer in class named Naruse Kakeru and that he will be assigned to sit right next to him. A moment later their teacher is introducing a new student to them and he ends up sitting next to her! Curious as how this all happens, she reads more and it tells her that she and her friends will invite Kakeru to hang out after school. The letter specifically asks to take that invitation back as that will be the most regrettable action she will have to bear all through her life a decade later. She, however, never has the chance and courage to ask him not to hang out with him, and so things are going to go spiraling down from there on.


The story is mostly about 27 year old Naho asking her 16 year old self to change what she can change in that year to prevent her most regret in the present time. She had a lot of "what ifs" and "if only" and this is what she plans to do. "If only I was more courageous, this wouldn't have happened." "What if I told Kakeru what I really had in mind, would things change between us now?" "If only I told him how I really felt....."

The story, despite the fantasy-like plot, is mostly slice-of-life, high school romance. If you're into Ao Haru Ride or We Were There, then I suggest you check this out too. It has that same heart tugged you get from reading those manga. It's so deep and you just can't help but read more chapters after the first one. I swear it won't be a waste of your time.



Now onto my spoilers! Make sure you read all through Chapter 14 first before reading my spoiler, alright?! xDD

OMG.... I seriously don't know who to root for. My heart was at first all for Kakeru, but then after I got to that part where Suwa tells Naho that he got a letter too. OMG!!!! T____T I am so torn. Let's not forget to mention about that part where the 27 year old Suwa tells his 16 year old self that he has to let go of his jealousy and Naho to save Kakeru!!! OMG WHAT A GUY!!! Honestly! Suwa reminds me a whole lot of Takeuchi from We Were There. Both of them are just soo nice and will do anything for the woman they love. Honestly, 27 year old Suwa! How can you tell your 16 year old self to calm his horses down when he knew in the future he would marry the woman he had loved all his life!!!!!! That there was actually a hope in the unrequited love he had. Then again, he did mention that Naho was never the same again since Kakeru left and yknow I swear, Suwa is just down right the best guy here okk. Both the 27 and 16 year old Suwa. I love them both. 

Anyways I don't know. I don't really think I am rooting for Kakeru and Naho. I mean it's nice to have sweet first love, but yknow first loves don't always mean your last love. I think.... I think the 27 year old Naho just wants to live and move on with life with no regrets and what ifs. If there was a way to save that person who is dearly special to her, she'd do it a heartbeat, but not necessarily meant she wanted to be together with him. I think she just wants some closure to that relationship that ended just like that. She never had the chance to say goodbye nor had she said what she really wanted to say to Kakeru. And that was what eating her up for years. Plus, she had a baby with Suwa. I think their relationship 10 years later went deeper than just "marrying out of pity".

I still don't get that parallel/alternate universe idea that was introduced in the story though. Would it change the future or not? 



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What is your MUST read Manga of ALL time?

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Must read manga that you've wanted to share?
I deem these Manga's a MUST read in my opinion ! 
[ No one put down another person for his/her opinion just, because you disagree, the world is not about you, so if you have nothing nice to say, then obviously you don't say it!] 

My must read manga's :D
[No order]

1. Bleach
2. Naruto and Naruto Shippuden
3. One Piece
4. Berserk 
5. Death Note 

And that's about it! I've been growing up with reading these manga's and watching the anime's for it as a child :P So this is just some of mine :D
Feel free to post yours! Don't worry about the amount, post as much as you want.  :D

C.s.i. Crime Scene Investigation

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Las Vegas
If there's already a thread for this series then the mod can close this one, but I've search for it in the index
I don't find any thread about this series, which I find really weird. image
This has been one of my favourite series with great characters.
Some of the closures maybe not as what I wanted to be, but hey, that's reality
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my fave is definitely Grisham. Why? this geek is so cute and kindhearted image
fave guest character : Lady Heather

any other Soompiers that watch this one great, award winning series?
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[Current Taiwanese Drama 2014] My Pig Lady 真愛遇到他

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When Ms. High-Class meets the Dependent-on-Father Prince...
A love story unfolds in the High-Class society...
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Details:
Chinese title: 真愛遇到他 / Zhēn'ài yù dào tā
English title: My Pig Lady
Genre: Romance, Drama 
Director: Ke Han Chen 柯翰辰
Scriptwriters: Chen Yi-yun, Liting Yu, & Shipei Qi
Episodes: 24
Broadcast Period: July 6, 2014 - July 15, 2014 (Mainland China)
August 23, 2014 - November 29, 2014 (Taiwan)
Broadcast Days: Sundays - Saturdays

Cast:
Ady An as Wang Man Ling 王曼玲
Mike He as Fanjiang Yu 范姜禹
Fu Xin Bo
Shin
Elaine Wan
He Yi Hang (賀一航) as Mr. Wang
Lin Mei Xiu as Mrs. Wang
Guo Zi Qian (郭子乾)
A Ken (阿Ken)
Amanda Chou
Mi Kai Li (米凱莉)
An Jun Can

Synopsis:
Wang Man Ling is a nouveau riche pig farmer who tries to break into the upper class. Fanjiang Yu is a former upper class member who is now very broke. They join forces to help each other achieve the upper class dream.

Trailers
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Complete Raw Trailer
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OSTs:
Opening theme: Hebe - Forever Love (愛著愛著就永遠)
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Shin - Love Flavor
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Popu Lady - Melted
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Anthony Neely - I'm Your...
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XianZi - Empty Words
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Viewership Ratings: (Mainland China)
Episode 1-2: 0.772
Episode 3-5: 0.985
Episode 6-8: 0.912
Episode 9-11: 0.966
Episode 12-14: 0.914
Episode 15-17: 0.901
Episode 18-19: 0.891
Episode 20-21: 0.972
Episode 22-24: 1.071
Episode 25-27: 0.941
Average Ratings: 0.939

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[Current Taiwanese Drama 2014] X Lies/The Game of Lies 謊言遊戲

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Details:
Chinese title: 謊言遊戲 / Huǎngyán yóuxì
English title: X Lies/The Game of Lies
Genre: Modern, Romance, Drama
Episodes: 13
Producer: An Jing Hong (安景鴻)
Director: Hu Xue Lin (胡學林), Deng An Ning (鄧安寧)
Screenwriter: Sun Jing (孫景), Hu Xue Lin (胡學林), Liu Rui Xuan (劉蕊瑄)
Broadcast Period: October 5, 2014 - December 28, 2014
Broadcast Day: Sundays

Cast:
Ella Chen as Sun Zhen 孫真
Chris Wu as Wei You Liang 魏友諒
Ke Yu Lun (柯宇綸)
Li Wei Wei
Lin Chen Xi
Li Jie Yu (李杰宇)
Xin Le Er (辛樂兒)
Lu Yi Jing (陸奕靜)
Ren Ming Ting (任明廷)
Wang Jian Min
Zhu Lu Hao
You Ai Di (游艾迪)

Synopsis:
An out of luck writer, Sun Zhen (Ella Chen) accidentally discovered a recluse famous writer who died at home. At first, she used his identity and finished his book for money. But as she continued her presence, she becomes addicted to the money, fame, power and most importantly, respect and worship her new identity brings. She is unable to pull herself out.

When she realizes none of it actually belongs to her, she starts to destroy the reputation of the writer. But as she deliberately writes poorly, her books surprisingly sold more.

Other characters in the story include – a reporter boyfriend (Wei You Liang – Chris Wu), a manager who is convinced she is the famous writer, an amoral, troublemaking younger brother (Sun Ping – Jett Lee Jie Yu), an unhappy rival (An Shi Jie – Lawrence Ko Yu Luen), a mysterious stalker who sends her death threats, plus the dead writer’s friends… they think her identity is very suspicious.

The lead character must decide: Will she be a liar everyone loves, or the real her – a nobody? Will she choose to reveal the truth? Or will someone else expose her? How will she face her real life relationship? Does she remember the real her? Or has she become that famous writer?
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OSTs:
Eve Ai - Never Be the Same
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Ella Chen - The Real Me
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Ella Chen - Unsolvable 
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Liao Wen Chiang - Low Self-esteem
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Eve Ai - I Don't Know What Love Is
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CTV Ratings:
Episode 2 (October 12, 2014): 0.41 (2nd place)
Episode 3 (October 19, 2014): 0.57 (2nd place)
Episode 4 (October 26, 2014): 0.44 (3rd place)
Episode 5 (November 2, 2014): .40 (3rd place)
Episode 6 (November 9, 2014): 
Episode 7 (November 16, 2014): 0.29 (3rd place)
Episode 8 (November 23, 2014): 
Episode 9 (November 30, 2014): 
Episode 10 (December 7, 2014): 
Episode 11 (December 14, 2014): 
Episode 12 (December 21, 2014): 
Episode 13 (December 28, 2014): 
Ratings Average: 0.466

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[Current Hong Kong TVB Drama 2014] Come On, Cousin 老表,你好Hea!

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Details:
Title: 老表,你好Hea! / Lo Biu Nei Ho Hea!
English title: Come On, Cousin
Genre: Comedy, Modern
Episodes: 30
Production Company: TVB
Producer: Wong Wai Sing
Broadcast Date: October 20, 2014 - November 28, 2014

Cast:
Roger Kwok
Joey Meng
Wong Cho Lam
Ivana Wong
Louis Cheung
Hins Cheung
Angela Tong
Bob Lam
Leanne Li
Hins Cheung (guest star)

Synopsis:
After spending years travelling in foreign countries, Roger Kwok finally returns to Hong Kong because of his father Chung King-fai's illness. His life changes forever when he meets his neighbors whom live in the same apartment building. From a supermarket labourer, he becomes a labour union representative, and then runs for office as a Legislative Council candidate. Over the years, he and his nneighborswitness the changes taking place in Hong Kong. Fighting for workers' rights, Roger has battled against wealthy heir Wong Cho Lam for many years. The fence-sitting politician Mimi Chu tries to take advantage of the situation for her own benefit, but her previous romance with a wealthy businessman is exposed. Joey Meng is Roger's first love, but her mother arranges for her to date Bob Lam instead. Roger's sister (Ivana Wong) hits many dead ends as she pursues her dream of becoming a singer. Meanwhile, her boyfriend (Louis Cheung) is willing to become involved with rich women to gain fame and money... Each person's life is a reflection of our own experiences. Regardless of wealth or political background, each family has their own problems. But for their livelihood, career, dream or love, they carry on with the undefeatable Hong Kong spirit!
Credit:  miriamfanz

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