The Season of Fate

Cast:
Esther Kwan as Lin Sheung Chun
Michelle Yim as Wong Yuk Lam
Roger Kwok as Ma Wing Ching
Derek Kwok as Leung Kau Mui
Lawrence Ng Wai Kok as Yam Fei Yeung
Oscar Leung as Yam Shing Tin
Regan Cheung
Vivien Yeo

Total Episodes: 25 episodes
Aired Dates: January 11 to February 12, 2010
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921

Synopsis:
Lin Sheung Chun came from a poor family. She was sold off to the Kwan family as a concubine, but shortly after marriage, her husband passed away. Her husband's sudden death could not be accepted by his first wife, Wong Yuk Lam. This resulted in Yuk Lam behaving erratically and became mentally unstable.

As such, the responsibility of managing the household and all other family matters fall on Sheung Chun's shoulders. She even had to take over the management of the family's business which is a bistro.

Swindlers, Ma Wing Ching and Lee Shi Mui, were up to their mischief and antics. However, Sheung Chun was around and managed to blow their cover. Unfortunately, Yuk Lam mistakenly identified Wing Ching as her senior apprentice and follows him around. Wing Ching used this perfect opportunity to swindle more money from the Kwan family bistro.

After a series of incidents and misunderstandings, Wing Ching and Sheung Chun fall for one another. Sheung Chun felt confused between her feelings for Wing Ching as well as her childhood friend, Leung Kau Mui.

At the same time, Yuk Lam's second senior apprentice, Yam Fei Yeung, returned home with his foster son, Yam Shing Tin. Fei Yeung, who harboured feelings for Yuk Lam hoped to win her heart once more but Sheung Chun felt that Fei Yeung has ulterior motives.

Note: Previous working title was The Five Flavours of Life

D.I.E Again

Cast:
Roger Kwok as Yue Chi Long
Sonija Kwok as Ying Jing Jing
Derek Kwok as Chung Ching Yee
Nancy Wu as Ying Pui Pui
Macy Chan as Lo Pak Chi
Mimi Lo as Pang Mei Wun
Stephen Hyunh as Pierre
Kwok Fung as Lo Sir
Rain Lau as Sa Yee

Total Episodes: 25 episodes
Aired Dates: August 17 to September 18, 2009
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921

Synopsis:
Following the conclusion of D.I.E, the D.I.E team has been disband and the members are now serving the police force in different departments. After several mishaps and misadventures, the Commissioner of Police decided to reactivate the D.I.E Unit.

Yue Chi Long, Chung Ching Yee, Ying Jing Jing and other former teammates are delighted that D.I.E has been reinstated. They are excited to be back at D.I.E and are looking forward to solving more mysterious cases. Jing Jing is not willing to be a stay-at-home Mum, thus she brings along her baby to work. Chi Long is unhappy with Jing Jing's arrangements but he has no choice. Together with their other teammates, the couple take turns to care for their baby resulting in numerous misadventures.

Chi Long and Jing Jing soon learn that their baby has inherited Chi Long's supernatural powers. Jing Jing makes use of the baby's powers to help her solve cases and at the same time prove to Chi Long that she is a capable police officer.

Jing Jing's sister, Pui Pui is being used to attack Chi Long and his family. During one of the attacks, Chi Long was ambushed and ends up in a coma. Upon realising that his wife and son are in danger, Chi Long's spirit takes over Ching Yee's body to save them.

The King of Snookers

Cast:
Adam Cheng as Yau Yat Kiu
Nikki Chow as Yau Ka Kan
Patrick Tang as Kan Tse Him
Joyce Tang as Chin To To
Derek Kwok as Lui Kin Chung
Benz Hui
Halina Tam

Total Episodes: 20 episodes
Aired Dates: March 30 to April 24, 2009
Time Slot: Mondays to Fridays, 9.30pm
Channel: Astro Channel 921

Synopsis:
Yau Yat Kiu is a champion and world renowned snooker player. however, his decision to retire from the world of snooker caught everyone by surprise. His daughter, Yau Ka Kan is disappointed with Yat Kiu's decision as she has always wanted to emulate him to be a successful snooker player. Ka Kan is puzzled by Yai Kiu's actions; although he claims not to care about the game anymore, he sets up a game of high difficulty in his restaurant. Yat Kiu is obviously waiting for someone to solve the challenge.

Yat Kiu gets to know Kan Tse Him by chance and notices his flair in the game of snooker. Yat Kiu decides to take Tse Him on as his student and passes his snooker knowledge to Tse Him. When Ka Kan learns that Yat Kiu is mentoring Tse Him, she convinces him to take her as his student too.

Tse Him gradually falls for Ka Kan, but Ka Kan only has eves for Lui Kin Chung, who happens to be Yat Kiu's bitter rival. Kin Chung is a sneaky person and would do anything for a game. He fools around with Tse Him's aunt, Chin To To in order for him to win a game. Tse Him and Yat Kiu have a falling out caused by Kin Chung. The master and disciple have no choice but to settle their disputes on the snooker table.

Derek Kwok contracts terminal disease in D.I.E II

Derek Kwok and Nancy Wu were filming a scene for D.I.E II, a sequel to D.I.E. The scene they were filming revolves around news that Derek has contracted a teminal disease. It turns out, the hospital had mixed up patients data and Derek is actually not dying.

Derek was very sad when he heard that he was dying, and he has to film a crying scene. He was extremely professional and can cry without the aid of any eye drops. Derek produced natural tears. When Derek got news that he was in fact not dying, he was required to turn completely around and portray a 180 degree emotional change. It was a tough scene to film but Derek handled it well.

Source: on.cc with translations by: jse @ AsianFanatics.net

Cast of King of Pool appear in full force for blessing ceremony

Adam Cheng's latest collaboration with TVB, King of Pool, had a blessing ceremony last week. The whole cast was there for the ceremony including Niki Chow, Joyce Tang, Derek Kwok and Benz Hui.

Rumoured couple, Joyce Tang and Derek Kwok were as usual in the spotlight. However, they go about their business as per normal and ignored the gossips and teasing. They even stand side by side when taking photos.

When asked if their love story has surfaced, Joyce replied that she would need a lover to appear first but she is currently not seeing anyone.

Source: Takungpao
Original translation: dragon888 @ AsianVN