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Promo Round-up: Another Me

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Another Me is the television adaption of the critically acclaimed film Soulmate, and stars Shen Yue and Chen Duling as best friends who eventually have a fall out after both of them fall in love with the high school heartthrob (Xiong Ziqi). They seem to mend their friendship after growing up, and live happily ever after with their own true loves, played by Liang Jingkang and Zou Tingwei respectively.

The 48 episode drama releases 2 episodes every Monday to Thursday on iQiyi here (currently not region blocked) beginning tonight.

Theme song by the two leads, Insert song by You Zhangjing

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Nothing But Thirty begins filming with Jiang Shuying, Tong Yao and Mao Xiaotong

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“I have no riches. I am my own best asset.” – Jiang Shuying as Wang Manni

Nothing But Thirty tells the story of three thirty-year-old women, played by Jiang Shuying, Tong Yao and Mao Xiaotong, who break free from stereotypes and begin to live life the way they want – because they’re only thirty after all. [Extended Synopsis]

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Promo Round-up: Return the World To You

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Return the World To You is a fashion-mystery-melo that stars Gulnazar as Shen Yi’en, the CEO of a fashion empire. She befriends Lu Huai (Yang Shuo), the CEO of another fashion company, and slowly falls in love with him. Turns out that Lu Huai is actually Shen Yi’en’s boyfriend Ye Qilei post-surgery, who was believed to be dead after being framed by competitors. Xu Zhengxi and Zhao Yingzi complete the love square. The 40 episode drama airs on Jiangsu TV beginning tonight (Youtube).

Ending theme song by Wang Zhengliang, Teaser 1, Teaser 2

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Novoland: Eagle Flag begins streaming today

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Novoland: Eagle Flag is the 4th major historical or fantasy drama to drop with barely any notice.

The long-awaited fantasy drama Novoland: Eagle Flag began airing today. As with all last minute announcements, there is a lack of promos, so here’s the last round-up post I did before they pulled the show off air in early June.

The 56 episode drama will release 2 episodes from Tuesday to Thursday this week, and then release 2 episodes every Monday to Thursday beginning next week. Watch the show on Youku and Tencent (both region-blocked)  and on a two-day delay on Youtube on this channel.

Promo Round-up: See You Again

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See You Again stars Tang Yan as the heroine who dreams back to the past, though every little change she makes sets off a whole chain of unintended consequences. Shawn Dou costars as her future husband, while Yang Shuo plays a rich CEO and the third leg of the love triangle.

The 40 episode drama airs daily on Beijing TV beginning July 16th.

Trailer 2 , Trailer 3, Theme song by Chen Li

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Promo Round-up: Love and Destiny

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Chang Chen’s drama debut and Ni Ni’s second television drama, Love and Destiny revolves around the romance between the God of War and a young maiden destined to wreck havoc on the world.

The 60 episode fantasy drama releases 2 eps every Monday to Friday on iQiyi.

Introduction to the worlds, Theme song by Aska Yang Zongwei

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Air date update, July 2019

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Nowadays dramas can be pulled 10 minutes before airing (ahem Novoland, although that’s probably more to do with the fact that it’s a period drama), so don’t get too excited about the shows with unconfirmed dates.

Shows that dropped with little notice: The Untamed, Love and Destiny, The Longest Day in Chang’an, Novoland: Eagle Flag

Cry Me A Sad River 流淌的美好时光 (悲伤逆流成河) – Jul 1

Starring: Zheng Shuang, Ma Tianyu
Details: 52 episodes, daily drama on Hunan TV
First loves break up and later reunite.

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Zhang Luyi unifies China in new trailer for The Qin Empire IV

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The latest trailer for the fouth and last instalment of the The Qin Empire TV series introduces Ying Zheng’s (Zhang Luyi) conquest in more detail, and introduces new cast members that weren’t featured in the introductory teaser. Liu Jun costars as Zhao Dan, Vivian Wu as Ying Zheng’s grandmother Lady Huayang, Wang Qingxiang as Ying Zheng’s great-grandfather Ying Ji and Ye Xiangming as Lao Ai.


 

Tang Wei encourages Lei Jiayin to become a Whistleblower in upcoming thriller

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The Whistleblower 吹哨人 stars Lei Jiayin as an employee who accidentally discovers the new product his company is promoting had not passed the required safety tests. With the help of Tang Wei, he begins to search for evidence and uncovers a deadly conspiracy in the process. Directed and written by Xue Xiaolu (Finding Mr. Right, Book of Love), the film is slated for a September 12th release. The film will be distributed in North America by CMC Pictures.


 

 

Deng Chao directs and stars in heartwarming new film Looking Up

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I usually wouldn’t touch Deng Chao or Yu Baimei directed films (Devil & Angel, Master Healing) with a ten-foot pole, but the trailer for Looking Up 银河补习班 looks very promising. Deng Chao plays a father who deviates from the usual parenting style seen in Asian families, and instead encourages his son, played by Feng Ze’ang and later Bai Yu, to chase his dreams. The film is slated for a July 26th premiere in both China and North America.