Zhang Ruoyun is reuniting with Joy of Life screenwriter Wang Juan in upcoming wuxia drama Sword Snow Stride 雪中悍刀行, an adaption of Fenghuo Xizhuhou’s novel of the same name.
(more…)Promo Round-up: New World
New World stars Sun Honglei, Zhang Luyi and Yin Fang as non-biological brothers who always have each other’s backs despite differing political loyalties. Wan Qian, Li Chun, Hu Jing costar.
The 70 episode drama airs daily on Beijing TV / Dragon TV beginning tonight.
Promo Round-up: Joy of Life
Thankful for the Remaining Years / Joy of Life stars Zhang Ruoyun as a modern time-traveler who believes in equality for all and is determined to change the feudal system of Qing. Costars include Chen Daoming, Wu Gang, Li Qin, Xin Zhilei, Song Yi and Li Chun.
Season 1 runs for 46 episodes and releases 2 eps every Mon-Wed on Tencent/iQiyi.
Posters and trailer for political intrigue drama Thankful for the Remaining Years
Thankful for the Remaining Years / Qing Yu Nian comes from Wang Juan, the writer of cult hits Turbulence of the Mu Clan, Legend of Southwest Dance and Music and Young Blood. Zhang Ruoyun is a forward-thinking noble intent on pushing through political reforms, most of which are opposed by the tyrannical ruler of Qing (Chen Daoming).
It’s rumoured Season 1 of 3 will premiere in less than a week. [Character Intros]
Female ensemble drama Love in Shanghai releases teaser
One of the many female ensemble dramas scheduled to air in 2020, the latest teaser for Love in Shanghai introduces the show as a story that revolves around four women and eight men, with an overall theme of loving yourself. The series is currently filming, and stars Song Qian, Celina Jade, Zhang Jianing and Li Chun as leads.
Female-centric modern drama Love in Shanghai releases stills
Love in Shanghai stars Song Qian, Celina Jade, Zhang Jianing and Li Chun as a group of thirty-year-old women navigating love, work and life. Zheng Kai, Tony Yang and Wang Yaoqing play potential suitors. [Extended Synopsis]
(more…)Song Qian, Zhang Jianing, Li Chun cast in modern romance drama
Song Qian (The Moon Knows Not My Heart), Zhang Jianing (From Survivor to Healer), Li Chun (Ruyi’s Royal Love in the Palace) and Celina Jade (Triple Threat) have been cast as the leads in romance drama Love in Shanghai 他其实没有那么爱你 (lit. He’s Just Not That Into You).
(more…)The countdown to a New World begins for Sun Honglei, Wan Qian
We get our first glimpse of the three brothers in the first trailer for upcoming Republican drama New World. There’s the local jail boss (Sun Honglei), the Kuomintang government official (Zhang Luyi) and the policeman (Yin Fang), and the three brothers go through various internal struggles before finally deciding to band together and welcome the Communists into Beiping. Weibo video here if the Youtube video doesn’t work.
Character posters released for Sun Honglei, Wan Qian’s upcoming Republican drama
Set in the weeks before the liberation of Beiping by the Communists, the new Republican drama is aptly titled New World 新世界, and revolves around the lives of three friends, played by Sun Honglei (To Be A Better Man), Zhang Luyi (The Patriot) and Yin Fang (Operation Red Sea) and the conflicts that arise due to their different beliefs.
Cast of Ruyi recreates vintage Qing dynasty photos
Photographer Yin Chao used wet plate processing and large format cameras to recreate vintage Qing-dynasty looks for currently streaming series Ruyi’s Royal Love in the Palace. (FYI The camera was invented after Qianlong’s death, but there are definitely photos of later Qing dynasty harems) . Watch the series starring Zhou Xun and Wallace Huo on Youtube here. (more…)