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- NBC picks up 'The Munsters' pilot
- Model Beverly Johnson lands reality show on OWN
- Starry treat in Mysteries of Love
| NBC picks up 'The Munsters' pilot Posted: 16 Nov 2011 07:00 PM PST LOS ANGELES: Herman, Lily, Eddie Munster and the rest of the supernatural gang are coming back to the small screen, but probably not in the same way you remember them. NBC announced that it has picked up the pilot for its revamp of the '60s monster comedy ''The Munsters,'' billing it as an ''imaginative reinvention'' of the classic series and ''a visually spectacular one-hour drama.'' Drama? This might be interesting. Also upping the intrigue factor - Bryan Fuller, of decidedly morbid offerings ''Dead Like Me'' and ''Pushing Daisies,'' is serving as writer and executive producer. The project has been a matter of back-and-forth for the network - NBC initially greenlit the pilot last September, but passed after seeing Fuller's first script. However, incoming NBC honcho Robert Greenblatt had enough faith in the project to give it another chance. The revamp is being produced by Universal Television. Full content generated by Get Full RSS. |
| Model Beverly Johnson lands reality show on OWN Posted: 16 Nov 2011 05:23 PM PST LOS ANGELES: Despite whatever growing pains the Oprah Winfrey Network might be experiencing, the fledgling cable channel is charging ahead with new series. OWN announced Wednesday that it is launching a new reality show - sorry, ''docu-series'' - starring model Beverly Johnson. The series, titled ''Beverly's Full House,'' will chronicle Johnson's attempt to mend her strained relationship with her daughter Anansa - also a model - after she moves into mom's Palm Springs home in order to weather the tough economy. Anansa's husband, David, and newborn daughter, Ava, are also along for the reality ride. OWN's announcement promises that the series will be ''humorous and heartfelt'' - as if there were any doubt. Produced by Good Clean Fun (which brought the world ''Harry Loves Lisa''), with Johnson executive-producing along with GCF's Jason Carbone and Nick Lee, ''Beverly's Full House'' will premiere in February. Full content generated by Get Full RSS. |
| Starry treat in Mysteries of Love Posted: 16 Nov 2011 04:35 PM PST TVB stars Kenneth Ma and Joyce Tang unveil the Hong Kong series that will grace our small screen next year. IT turns out that we will get to see more of TVB star Kenneth Ma on TV soon. Tune in to 8TV next February and you would see him cracking crime mysteries as a smart detective opposite Raymond Lam's genius physicist in Mysteries Of Love. In March, watch him deliver some impressive kicks and punches as Kevin Cheng's brother in kung fu drama A Fistful Of Stances. Next, find out how he wins the heart of Fala Chen in Can't Buy Me Love (airing in August), a hilarious tale of how a spoilt princess, played by Charmaine Sheh, goes head-to-head with her commoner husband (Moses Chan). The three TVB drama series are part of what's in store for 8TV and Ntv7 viewers in the coming year, as unveiled at Media Prima's 2012 content line-up recently. "Each is unique. Mysteries Of Love has a youthful and vibrant feel to it, while A Fistful Of Stances has a strong plot and the roles are well-written. Can't Buy Me Love is a feel-good comedy," said Ma who was in Kuala Lumpur recently at the invitation of Media Prima. Among other TVB offerings in store are No Regrets (on 8TV in December), the series that helped Wayne Lai and Sheren Tang bag again the awards of Best Actor and Best Actress, respectively, at the TVB Anniversary Awards (following their previous win in Rosy Business). Other series to be aired on 8TV are A Chip Off The Old Block (January), In The Eye Of The Beholder (May), The Beauty Of The Game (July), Every Move You Make (October) and When Lanes Merge (November). On Ntv7, there'll be The Stew Of Love (January), A Pillow Case Of Mystery II (April), A Watchdog's Tale (May), The Season Of Fate (July) and Ghost Writer (November). There's also Sisters Of Pearl (on Ntv7 in September), starring Jessica Hsuan, Macy Chan, and Kiki Sheung as sisters fighting over the family-owned jewel business. It's an intriguing tale of power struggle and human nature, according to Joyce Tang, who plays the mistress of a jewellery businessman in the series. There's more than meets the eye about her role, said the actress who was also at the event. "She might seem to be a schemer at first. However, you'd come to realise that she's doing what she does to survive, instead of being power-hungry like the sisters have thought her to be. "As the show progresses, she becomes a mother. That's when she starts to engage in a power struggle with the sisters, in order to provide a comfortable life for her child," Tang explained. The two stars were fresh from shooting their respective series in Hong Kong. Ma has just taken off his surgical gloves as a brain surgeon in The Hippocratic Crush, a medical drama series co-starring Tavia Yeung. "It follows the lives of doctors as well as the happenings taking place in a hospital. It highlights different medical cases such as brain and lung surgeries, as well as touching on every single division in the hospital. You also get to see the challenges faced by doctors in Hong Kong. "It's packed with touching moments. I love this series a lot. The surgery scenes are great. We are very honoured to have two real-life doctors overseeing every single step of the surgical procedures, which makes it look professional," he explained. Next, he will join the star-studded cast of The Prominent Family, a 40-episode costume drama surrounding a wealthy family. On the other hand, Tang can be seen opposite Singaporean (now Hong Kong-based) musician and producer Hanjin Tan in Till Love Do Us Lie, a sitcom that's airing in Hong Kong now. "We play a couple who gets into a speedy marriage. The sitcom explores the relationships between the two sexes in different situations and marriages. Hopefully, it will bring a knowing smile to audiences who've experienced similar situations," she said. We wonder whether Ma and Tang are open to the idea of having a speedy wedding. Ma, 37, thinks it's all about meeting the right person at the right time. "I find it acceptable. When everything aligns and that you are ready, you can do it," he said. At his side, Tang interjected: "I heard you like Malaysian girls." Ma bashfully confirmed it, saying: "Yeah, for some reason I'm attracted to girls who are tanned. Most of the girls in Hong Kong have fair skin." Asked whether she would follow in the footsteps of Gigi Leung and Kelly Lin – who both end up marrying guys they know for barely a year – Tang, 35, replied with a smile: "Maybe. It's quite romantic actually. Fate is unpredictable. Hopefully, it will happen to me. "A fortune teller told me I would get married next year. I know you (the media) and my friends are concerned about me as I was asked about it (my relationship status) all the time (laughs). I'm still looking for the right candidate." Well, is it possible for her onscreen chemistry with Tan – whom she described as being "quick-witted and funny" – to translate into real-life romance? "He's OK, but he's too busy. Every week, he can only spend, like, three days on the set, what with his concerts, albums and (his job as a judge on reality TV singing competition) The Voice 3. He seems like he doesn't even have the time to sleep!" she quipped. Meanwhile, Ma became the envy of men when he got to snog gorgeous women like Lisa S. (Daniel Wu's wife) and Bernice Liu in Mysteries Of Love, as his character is kind of a playboy. "Yes, many claim that's the perks of my character!" said Ma with a laugh, adding: "However, as an actor, shooting scenes like this can be tricky if your co-star is not comfortable with it. You would not want her to think that you are taking advantage of her, but luckily for me, my co-stars, such as Liu and even new TVB acting class graduates or those from the (Miss Hong Kong) pageant, were very professional. So there are no awkward moments and the shooting was made much easier." Interestingly, one actress whom he has yet to collaborte with turns out to be hs companion on this trip to Malaysia. "I have worked with most TVB actresses, but I've never worked with Joyce before, even though we have been colleagues for so many years. I really love her acting; hopefully, I will get the chance to star opposite her in a drama series," he said. He's also eager to prove his versatility as an actor, as evident in his choice of shedding his Mr Nice Guy persona in Grace Under Fire and The Other Truth this year. "I've been portraying the goody two-shoes, which is why I have requested to play villains. It's good for an actor. I'm not scared of being typecast (as the bad guy). The audiences are smart. They focus on the plot instead of the characters," he said. Apart from turning evil on the screen, he would love to play a tragic hero or take up roles in a stage or a movie, while Tang hopes to challenge herself playing a mute. And listen up Malaysian producers, both stars are keen to shoot a Malaysian production. "We will agree to do it at once! It's so comfortable here, what with the good food and nice weather. Please get us to star in one soon!" they gushed. Full content generated by Get Full RSS. |
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