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HKTV boss Ricky Wong won't come to the rescue of ailing broadcaster ATV
Source: SCMP
Online station HKTV sees no grounds to work with ailing free-to-air broadcaster ATV, the former's boss Ricky Wong Wai-kay said yesterday.
Speaking at the launch of HKTV's shopping platform, Wong sought to end months of speculation that he would come to the rescue of cash-strapped ATV - of which he was once chief executive for 12 days. Instead he was focused on developing his two-month-old online channel, despite a recent drop in viewership.
"There is no basis for collaboration," Wong said. He confirmed there had been talks with ATV, but added: "We are willing to help. But towards the end … it became very difficult."
Wong rejected suggestions he could buy a 10.75 per cent stake in ATV that is being offered for sale by a court-appointed accountancy firm in a move intended to break the grip of ATV's major investor, Wong Ching.
"It is not a controlling stake. It is not appealing at all," Ricky Wong said. Asked about other forms of collaboration, such as licensing content to ATV, he said discussions had proved difficult.
"We set up HKTV in the hope of bringing Hong Kong's creative industries to a new frontier. We would give any reasonable arrangements serious consideration," he added.
ATV is beset by myriad problems: it faces court action for failing to pay staff, its main shareholders are at loggerheads and its broadcasting licence, which expires later this year, is in severe danger of not being renewed.
Wong, who set up the online operation after his application for a free-to-air licence was controversially rejected in 2013, saw HKTV's audience decline markedly at the end of last month. In the week ending January 27, the number of people watching its shows on demand fell 19 per ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
Heidi Chu loves her daughter's cooking
Feb 03 2015
Heidi Chu loves her daughter's cooking
Monday February 2, 2015 Hong Kong
Since former Miss Hong Kong Heidi Chu (朱凱婷) gave birth to her daughter Sheryl Lam Wing Tong (林穎彤), she reduced her workload and is spending more time through her daughter's growth. A few days ago, Heidi expressed her happiness by uploading and sharing a photo of the foods her daughter cooked. In fact all of the foods are just toys. Heidi sweetly said: "My daughter prepared my breakfast, and I especially love the cup of lemon tea!"
Source: ON.CC (HK)
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Jinny Ng goes out and eat by herself
Feb 03 2015
Monday February 2, 2015 Hong Kong
Singer Jinny Ng (吳若希) currently has both a successful career and love life. First off, last year her song "Love Is Not Easy" (越難越愛) swept away numerous awards and as for her love life, she and Fred Cheng (鄭俊弘) are rumored to be dating. But recently Jinny didn't seem too happy, she actually needed to become upset in order to eat! One week ago on Instagram, she uploaded a photo of her eating around a round table by herself, and she left a message, saying: "The pros of being an eating machine, one is stubbornness, when everyone stops eating, the eating machine will continue to eat; two is easy to coax, when they are not happy, they will become happy once they eat and eat - so I am honored to become an eating machine!"
Source: ON.CC (HK)
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Julian Cheung feels ashamed looking back at the past when he use to wear underwear for filming
Feb 03 2015
Monday February 2, 2015 Hong Kong
Male God, Julian Cheung (張智霖) attended an endorsement event and said he and Annie Liu (劉心悠) who was also at the event, once studied in the art and design course together. So he took the opportunity to ask her to design his concert DVD and Annie agreed. He was asked if Annie has received any friendship payment from him. Julian said: "Talk about money? Money is not a problem, just let my company handle it. Although using Annie for the first time, but it is commendable in art design.
Admire Jacqueline Chong taking a nude poster
Jacqueline Chong (莊思敏) in the same company renewed her contract for three years. Jacqueline who recently took a nude poster, Julian said he is unaware of the news. He was asked if he would take nude photos for a poster, he laughed and said: "Me? I think I need to do some exercise first and get really fit. Currently I do not have the confidence. I really need to keep warm this winter by eating a lot of food and summer is coming soon, therefore I will need to start exercising. (Do you accept being bare?) I always show my chocolate abs at my concerts. (Reveal your buttock?) There is a lot of psychological barrier breakthrough. When you talk about Jacqueline Chong's poster, I really admire her. (A lot of people have revealed it when filming, Chow Yan Fat Gor 發哥, Sean Lau 青雲 has revealed it) You can easily overcome it when filming. Filming, I'm ok. There was this filmed called To Be No.1 (金榜題名). That time it was a ceremony for triads and I was only filming wearing underwear. It's a pity, now that it's been cut out due to privacy. I was so brave back in that year. I feel ..... (article cut to save bandwidth)
First day filming movie, Triumph in the Skies: Kenneth Ma has a passionate kissing scene with Elena Kong
Feb 03 2015
Monday February 2, 2015 Hong Kong
In the movie version, Triumph in the Skies (衝上雲霄), three male hunks, Louis Koo (古天樂), Julian Cheung (張智霖) and Francis Ng's (吳鎮宇) relationships were romantic. As for Kenneth Ma (馬國明), he was arranged to have a passionate kissing scene with Elena Kong (江美儀) 'Head Jie' on the first day of filming. During the interview, Kenneth laughed and said: "Fortunately, we know each other. (Elena complains you cause her without any romantic outdoor scenes in England?) Because I am filming in Hong Kong and sorry about that. In fact, I do not ask about my scenes and fees upon accepting this movie, so as to give face to the film producer, Tommy Leung (梁家樹), who gives me a chance to act in the first series."
Zhu Xuan celebrated Mid-Autumn festival in England and Louis Koo treated dinner
In addition, Zhu Xuan (朱璇) acted as an air stewardess and her relationship with the Mainland Actor, Dean Liu (劉俊孝), was not easy. Finally, he proposed to her by hiding diamond ring at the safety belt in the plane. In reality, Zhu Xuan preferred something simple and said: "This is acting only. It is best to be a simple person and I will give up this hard relationship in reality." She added that the most unforgettable outdoor scene in England was Mid-Autumn festival, as they (a group of artistes) went for a stroll at the beach and admired the moonlight. Zhou Xuan said: "Louis Koo treats us to dinner and this is so warm."
Source: ON.CC (HK)
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Sammi Cheng salutes to Carina Lau
Feb 03 2015
Monday February 2, 2015 Hong Kong
After Sammi Cheng (鄭秀文) finished organising her concert and invited as the guest in Miriam Yeung's (楊千嬅) concert, she became one of the beautiful audience to watch the stage play, Malcolm Struan Tonnochy (杜老誌), Five days ago. Sammi then walked to the backstage to take photo with a group of artiste as memory. she hugged the female lead, Carina Lau (劉嘉玲), and left a comment: "I always feel touched after seeing the artistes' performance and efforts. Carina has an outstanding performance and salute to you!" Subsequently, Sammi hugged both male leads, Tony Leung (梁家輝) and Gardner Tse (謝君豪), and did not forget to root for them: "Four more rounds! Hope everything will run smoothly!"
Source: Ming Pao (HK)
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Monday February 2, 2015 Hong Kong
Being promoted to 'Tai Kong 太空' Queen, G.E.M. Tang is preparing to venture to another city. This time, the Queen is proceeding to Lion City and will continue to sing all the way. G.EM. became wiser after facing many negative rumours lately and immediately said some nice words upon entering into Singapore: "Singapore, I am here! In fact, it is very beautiful! Tomorrow, I will start singing 3 rounds for the concert and it must be fantastic!"
Source: ON.CC (HK)
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Monday February 2, 2015 Hong Kong
Tavia Yeung (楊怡) was filming new series, Against the War of Tangxi (逆戰塘西), in Tseung Kwan O TVB City and expressed that she will be filming series during Lunar New Year and attending promotion campaign in overseas. Also, Tavia may be going for vacation during that period and when asked if she will be visiting Him Law (羅仲謙) who was filming movie in Mainland China, she said: "I may consider to visit him if I am free." When mentioned that Lin Xia Wei (林夏薇) and Jack Hui (許家傑) had accidents while filming series, Against the War of Tangxi, Tavia said: "Touchwood, I am ok." She added that she drank more water and took more vitamins during the filming in order to prevent sickness.
When the reporters mentioned about the hot romance between Myolie Wu (胡杏兒) and her boyfriend, Philip Lee, Tavia said: "I have yet to congratulate her. They are a matching and sweet couple. Please do not scare them as it is difficult for artiste to find partner. I feel happy for her." When asked if she will get married before Myolie Wu, Tavia said: "Nope. To get married requires planning and I have no plan yet. But we will announce to everybody once the plan is finalised."
Source: ON.CC (HK)
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Queenie Chu is happier when dressing up
Feb 02 2015
Sunday February 1, 2015 Hong Kong
Six days ago, Queenie Chu (朱慧敏) appeared as a guest at the ribbon-cutting ceremony of a beauty school. Operating a food-and-drink business and has already opened five stores, Queenie expressed that she would enter into the beauty business if she has the opportunity because she cares a lot about beauty, spending a lot of money on skincare products. She even revealed that her boyfriend Eddie pampers himself even more than she does. When he is sick, he has to dye his hair and put on a mask before resting. Although her boyfriend is fastidious, Queenie does not mind, and believes that beautifying is a necessity. Dressing up to make oneself pretty will indubitably make oneself feel happier.
Source: Ming Pao (HK)
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Jessica Hsuan doesn't trust her future husband?
Feb 02 2015
Jessica Hsuan doesn't trust her future husband?
Sunday February 1, 2015 Hong Kong
Artiste Jessica Hsuan (宣萱) was at Sheung Wan attending her uncle, Choi Wo Ping's (蔡和平) bakery store grand opening and even took the opportunity to lift the lion's head pretending to do the lion dance.
Investment on a juice shop is shut down
Jessica Hsuan exposed that two weeks ago, she took her parents to taste testing at a food store and was asked whether she have thought of investing into a business. Jessica said her mind was never a business person and revealed that once she and Gallen Lo (羅嘉良) invested in a juice store, but was shut down in a short time: "I rather enjoy doing promotions, Before me and Gallen Lo opened a juice store and felt a lot of pressure". (Has it impacted you?) No. (Profit loss?) It was even. No gain, no loss. (Agreed to close it down together?) Yes, he did not mind. He told me to make the decision because we get along well.
Superstitious when talking about her feelings
When speaking about not having a good business, she was instead told to pass it over to her boyfriend. Jessica laughed and said she doesn't even trust her future husband: "Do not attempt to involve your family and boyfriend. Avoid any disputes if possible. Mummy taught me not to really trust your husband! I will not talk about our feelings, I will talk about it after getting married!" (Since you have reached a marriageable age, when will you get married?) It's already passed. If one day you find out I am married, ask again and talking too much about feelings is not good.
Source: ON.CC (HK)
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