Patrick Tang and Nikki Chow happy with the King of Snooker ratings

The King of Snookers ended its run last week. To celebrate the completion of the drama, Patrick Tang invited the cast and crew of the drama series for a hot pot dinner. The team also watched the finale together. However, the two other leads, Adam Cheng and Nikki Chow were unable to attend as they are currently out of the country.

Although Adam could not join the team to celebrate, he sent over half a dozen bottle of Red Wine for the team to consume. No celebration is complete without alcohol and Patrick Tang knows that. He is also aware that one should not drink and drive, he explains, "I don't have a car tonight, I plan to drink quite a bit, haven't drank so much in a long time. It is a rare opportunity to be able to have dinner and drinks with a group of friends."

The ratings for King of Snookers is average and reporters asked Patrick if he was surprised. Patrick explains that he is not surprised as the ending of the drama was already set. "I am already happy enough that the ratings had a rise. I think Easter and the economy has some influence on it though", he added.

Nikki was in Japan to film a special music program so she could not make it for dinner. Patrick was kind enough to call her so that the reporters present could speak to Nikki. Nikki reveals that she is happy that the ratings improved, although just a small improvement but she is not too concerned about the ratings.

Source: Takungpao with translations by: aZnangel @ AsianUniverse.net

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.

TVB Sales Presentation 2009

Here are magazine scans for TVB's Sales Presentation 2009. Some of the drama series have completed filming, some are currently being filmed, some have yet to start filming while others are still unconfirmed.

Completed filming

Burning Flame 3 [烈火雄心3] Cast: Wong Hei, Kevin Cheng, Bosco Wong, Myolie Wu, Aimee Chan, Elaine Yiu, Sam Chan, Matthew Ko, Stephen Wong

E.U. Emergency Unit (The Academy 3) [學警狙擊] Cast: Ron Ng, Sammuel Chan, Michael Miu, Kathy Chow, Michael Tse, Elanne Kong

The King of Snooker [桌球天王] Cast: Adam Cheng, Nikki Chow, Joyce Tang, Derek Kwok, Patrick Tang, Benz Hui

A Watchdog's Tale [好狗出更] Cast: Steven Ma, Linda Chung, Kent Cheng, Maggie Siu, Raymond Wong, Natalie Tong, Koni Lui

Rosy Business [巾幗梟雄] Cast: Wayne Lai, Sheren Tang, Ron Ng, Kiki Sheung, Elliot Yue, Nancy Wu, Kara Hui, Suki Tsui, Susan Tse

Filming in progress

In the Eye of the Beholder / Chau Heung Angers Tong Bak Fu [秋香怒点唐伯虎] Cast: Moses Chan, Myolie Wu, Ha Yu, Chris Lai, Johnson Lee, Fala Chan, Elaine Yiu, Joel Chan, Evergreen Mak, Savio Tsang

In the Chamber of Bliss [蔡鍔與小鳳仙] Cast: Damien Lau, Kathy Chow, Kenneth Ma, Toby Leung, Krystal Tin, Angela Tong, Law Lok Lam, Chun Wong

D.I.E Again [古靈精探B] Cast: Roger Kwok, Sonija Kwok, Derek Kwok, Nancy Wu, Macy Chan, Rain Lau, Mimi Lo, Stephen Huynh

Filming to start

Root of Evil (The Grand Entrepreneur/Born Rich) [金錢誘罪] Cast: Ray Lui, Gallen Lo, Anita Yuen, Kenix Kwok, Jamie Chik, Joe Ma, Nancy Sit, Bernice Liu, Kenneth Ma, Toby Leung

Fly with Me / Superwoman [飛女正傳] Cast: Ada Choi, Moses Chan, Kenny Wong, Raymond Cho, Gan Mok Wah, Catherine Chow, Chu Suen, Tsui Weng

Beyond the Realm of Conscience [宮心計] Cast: Charmaine Sheh, Moses Chan, Kevin Cheng, Tavia Yeung, Susanna Kwan, Michelle Yim, Christine Ng, Fala Chan, Kara Hui

Heaven and Earth [天與地] Cast: Nick Cheung, Bowie Lam, Moses Chan, Maggie Siu, Charmaine Sheh, Sheren Tang, Kate Tsui, Lee Si Kei

Unconfirmed Series

A Fistful of Stances / Iron Horse Seeking Bridge [鐵馬尋橋] Cast: Yuen Wah, Yuen Qiu, Raymond Lam

Other series to note

Cupid Stupid / Prince of Horoscope [星座小王子] Cast:Steven Ma, Tavia Yeung, Michael Tse, Kingdom Yuen Wars of In-Laws 3 [疆屍奶奶再戰戈師奶] Cast: Liza Wang, Myolie Wu, Bosco Wong The Truth Father Of Him [巴不得爸爸] Cast: Sunny Chan, Ron Ng, Myolie Wu, Shirley Yeung, John Chiang, Gigi Wong Dog Like Dog, Loving Grandpa [狗吾狗.親親爺爺] Cast: Chung King Fai, Lee See Kei, Fala Chen Written to Life [寫我仙凡間] Cast: Ron Ng, Linda Chung, Fala Chen, Sunny Chan, Ngok Wah

Magazine scans credit: jessica_2005 from KuangaiTVB BBS
Source: TVB Weekly with translation from SehSeh & MyolieWu Forum

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