1. BOOS & BRAVOS Page 112

BRAVO to the kiss-ass car chase scene in On the Fringe (weekdays, Ch 8). The three-minute sequence, which saw a sleek black Mercedes in a high-speed pursuit that climaxed in a fiery explosion, provided some much-needed excitement to the predictable drama about an ex-con (Li Nanxing) struggling to stay clean but ends up working for a queen bee of a triad (Fann Wong is too porcelain-looking to be a bad-ass, but that’s another story for another time). Moral of the story: When the tough gets boring, wreck a Mercedes to spice things up. Michael Bay would’ve approved.

2. TV Synopses Pages 121 – 122

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1. 电视 MSN Page 74

路人甲says:

Silent night, holy night… All is calm, all is bright…

随便小姐says:

你发烧short掉啊，做莫无端端讲红毛?!

路人甲says:

我在唱歌，不是在讲话……我叫酱多声你都不应我，我只好学学盲女瑞恩引起李南星阿哥注意的方法咯。

随便小姐says:

又不是生蛋节，大白天做莫唱这种歌，你是瞎还是傻的? 身上要不要插翅膀?

路人甲says:

你懂什么! 就是这首歌，把瑞恩和阿哥bond在一起的，唱唱两下，阿哥就对她多说几句话，多好! 不用插翅膀也感觉在天堂了啦。

随便小姐says:

黑社会唱唱歌就可以变白，那还要警察做莫? 这戏做莫酱天真可爱的咧。

路人甲says:

没有没有! 阿哥是好人，他本来就想退出江湖，从黑变白了! 不要破坏阿哥在我心目中的崇高地位hor! 现在天真可爱的是他的儿子吴劲威，组小帮派蹉跎岁月还不懂。But念在这群小朋友都很cute的分上，我看阿哥的时候也顺便看他们一下咯。

随便小姐says:

你很PC咯，乜乜重新做人讲你就信啊。你看阿哥顺便看小孩then阿姐还有视后也有顺便看两下吗?

路人甲says:

å—¯……你不要酱讲! 虽然确实是有点顺便啦，but阿哥久久才一部作品，当然是睁大眼睛看够本啦! 阿姐其实也很厉害，这个黑帮老大的女人蛮有气势和头脑的咧，接棒做大姐大都没问题。

随便小姐says:

Then盲女咧? 做莫不敢讲? 怕被……还是你最喜欢的是大坏蛋张耀栋!

2. TV Ratings Page 74

Channel 8
1. 阿娣
2. 食在好源头2
3. 边缘父子
4. 夜市人生
5. 爱

3. TV Synopses Pages 85 – 87

Categorised in CH, I-Weekly, On The Fringe 边缘父子, Ratings 节目收视率.

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Comedy, drama, or action series, the drama addicts at xinmsn list down sequels and spinoffs of TV series we’ll love to watch!

Text: Joanna Goh

As fellow TV addicts, we lamented at a list of never-ending possibilities to shows like Little Nyonya, The Family Court, and Unriddle. And because we’re such astute couch potatoes and suckers for well-written, logical and relevant TV shows today, you can’t blame us for wanting more.

And while it may seem like we’re milking them for all it’s worth, we know you feel the same way too!

Unriddle

Action, a dash of suspense, thriller, and the addition of tough cookie cop babe Rui En (Xiao Man), explained for the series’ good reception during its run last year. Human-trafficking, kidnapping, murder, psychics, and family secrets – the show’s got it all. The series went with a bang, ended on a high and concluded its main story arc. That’s not just it, a hint of suspense and new unresolved riddles at the end hinted at a sequel investigative series for Xiao Man and gang, hurrah! Production for Unriddle 2 will begin in late 2011 so expect to see it on the gogglebox in 2012.

PSST: We heard that the old cast will come together again for more mystery-solving actions with new additions like Elvin Ng, Yuan Shuai and Adam Chen. In specific, Elvin’s character will be giving Xiao Man a run for her detective skills as her arch-enemy. Sounds exciting? We can’t wait too!

Unriddle 2 最火搭档 2 debuts 5 March 2012 9pm on Channel 8.

Source: XinMSN

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MediaCorp Channel 8 revealed Thursday on their official blog that a sequel to the police thriller “Unriddle”, one of the channel’s top rated dramas of 2010, will air in March next year as part of Channel 8’s 2012 drama line-up.

Some members of the original cast, like Rui En, Chen Li Ping and Tay Ping Hui will return in “Unriddle 2”.

The drama will also feature some fresh faces like Elvin Ng, Romeo Tan and Zhou Ying.

Star-studded commemorative drama

Apart from other titles like the comedy “Double Bonus” which stars Zoe Tay and Joanne Peh’s “Pillow Talk”, a drama dealing with marriage issues, Channel 8’s 2012 lineup also features a massive star-studded drama to commemorate 30 years of Channel 8 drama productions.

The drama, titled “Joys of Life”, is touted as containing “more stars than you can ever count” and is scheduled to air in June.

Chew Chor Meng, Rui En along with a mystery Taiwan idol will star in the show, which will also feature a host of past and present celebrities as well as some aspiring stars.

“Joys of Life” will bring audiences on a journey to 60s and 70s, to experience what life was like when mobile getais were all the rage and when societal norms and values were very different from what they are today.

Unriddle 2 最火搭档 2 debuts 5 March 2012 9pm on Channel 8.

Joys of Life 花样人间 debuts June 2012 9pm on Channel 8.

Source: Channelnewasia

Categorised in 30th Drama Anniversary, channelnewsasia.com, EN, Joys of Life 花样人间, Unriddle 2 最火搭档 2.

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Did I imagine it, was it an 80s thing, or was the old On The Fringe more electric and romantic?

Definitely, the 1988 Channel 8 classic was more focused on its subject of Singaporean juvenile delinquents than the new On The Fringe, which toggles between teenage drama and gangland thriller.

Much has changed in more than two decades, admittedly: hairdos, fashions, habits.

The Centrepoint Kids have made way for the Facebook generation.

But teen crime hasn’t gone away (Google “Downtown East death”, if you have forgotten), and the reboot of On The Fringe is rather timely.

There is a new clique in the new drama, a group of good bad kids who cut classes, hack into other kids’ blogs and filch snacks, and sometimes, adult diapers for someone’s ailing grandpa.

Like I said, they’re good bad kids – as self-absorbed yet well-meaning as regular teens, though less well-behaved – and the drama has flashes of authenticity and fun whenever it is close to them, capturing the camarade-rie and and confidence of young actors such as Edwin Goh and Phua Yida.

Then there is a living, breathing flashback to the old On The Fringe. Li Nanxing, who was a bad boy in the old drama, is now the long-lost, ex-con dad of Goh’s character – and it is kind of fun, too, even when the joke is at the expense of Li’s character (he has never heard of Facebook).

The trouble with the drama is glamorous corporate gangsters (Fann Wong and Zhang Yaodong) who turn up from nowhere, really, to wage a triad turf war and drag in Li’s character.

It’s likely that they have flown in from a Hong Kong crime film, although Fann and Zhang’s accents – floating between Singapore, China and Taiwan – are so disorientating that it’s difficult to be sure.

Whatever their origins, gangsters in suits, to my untutored eye, just don’t seem native to Singapore, or to the sort of naturalistic teenage drama the new On The Fringe could have been.

Groups of men glowering at one another at funerals, fights at steamboat restaurants: Why does the drama dish up warmed-over bits of foreign crime films, when it can tell a Singapore story?

Source: The Straits Times

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March: RuiVin Fans, Your Wishes Are Answered In “Unriddle 2”!

Due to popular demand, Unriddle is back for season 2! This season, be prepared for unexpected twists and turns in the plot that will keep you at the edge of your seats! Besides hot favorites Rui En, Chen Li Ping and Tay Ping Hui, you will see many familiar faces from the original cast, including Xiang Yun, Zhou Ying, Joshua Ang and many more. With Elvin Ng also cast in this season, fans of RuiVin can look forward seeing the golden couple onscreen as arch enemies! Also, joining Rui En on her team would be Yuan Shuai and Adam Chen. With a star studded cast and various artistes making guest appearances in different cases, fans will definitely not be disappointed.

3月：《最火搭档2》

《最火搭档》的剧情引人入胜，在千呼万唤之下《最火搭档2》“心跳加速”登场！故事情节更加曲折离奇，更为耸动！重要人物涉及案件之中而牺牲性命更在所难免。除了瑞恩、陈莉萍与郑斌辉继续耍酷，上个系列观众喜爱的要角如向云、周颖、洪赐健等将再次出马。RUIVIN粉丝最爱的搭档黄俊雄也将加入‘重案调查组’，成为瑞恩‘命中的宿敌’。瑞恩的全新队伍这次包括酷翻的袁帅与詹金泉。《最火搭档2》也将有不少艺人陆续客串演出各案件的要角。

June: More Stars Than You Can Ever Count In “Joys of Life”!

Mobile performances were famous back in the 60s and 70s Singapore famous which helped groomed many local singers. Back then, visiting the cinemas were a favorite past time for many. Besides foreign films, one could enjoy local Malay and dialect films. In 1963, black and white televisions were introduced into homes which completely changed people’s viewing habits and lifestyles. The 80s and 90s saw yet another breakthrough in the local entertainment scene. Mobile Getais picked up and so did the popularity of radio. These two important eras can be considered the fruits of labour sowed from the seeds planted in the 50s and 60s. The 60s was an era where values such as friendship and loyalty mattered most. It was unforgettable how people went out of their way to help one another. Unfortunately, as the era faded, so did people’s values…

“Joys of Life” takes on the nostalgic feel of the 60s and 70s, and reveals the secrets behind the glitz and glamour of the entertainment scene. Baby boomers will be delighted to see familiar faces as “Sakura” and “Ling Yun”, “Wang Sha” and “Ye Feng”, “Zhuang Xue Fang”, “Huang Qing Yuan” on screen, reigniting their memories of the past. Artistes who starred in the previous dramas “Wok of Life” and “Springs of Life” will also take on significant roles in “Joys of Life”, together with MediaCorp’s veteran, established and aspiring artistes. The production team also hopes to invite former artistes back onscreen as guest stars in this drama in this mega 30th drama anniversary blockbuster drama.

The main cast includes Chew Chor Meng who returns onscreen as a movie poster illustrator cum storyteller, Rui En as “Mulan” and we heard that the production team intends to invite a popular idol from Taiwan to be cast as the wacky male lead. “Joys of Life” also include Chen Li Ping, Zheng Ge Ping, Yvonne Lim, Zhang Yao Dong, Romeo Tan, Huang Wen Yong, Lin Mei Jiao, Andie Chen, Kate Pang, Yao Wen Long, Pan Ling Ling, Patricia Mok, etc to commemorate 30 years of drama celebrations on Channel 8!

6月：花样人间 《戏剧情牵30重头剧》

60、70年代的新加坡，游艺场歌台行业最热门，造就了许多本土艺人；到电影院观赏电影是国人最爱的视听娱乐，除了外国电影，也可看到独具本土色彩的马来片、厦语片等；1963年黑白电视走入家庭，改变了人们的作息习惯；从讲古人到广播的广为传唱，也风靡了不少听众。到了8、90年代，本地电视和电影业发展到另一个新起点；七月流动歌台、广播更是再上一层楼。这两个大时代可以说说娱乐文化的分水岭，也可以说5、60年代播下的娱乐种子，得以在今日开花结果…… 此外，60年代也是个充满真善美的淳朴年代，老师打了学生，家长亲自上门道谢，送鸡蛋送蔬菜；浓浓的人情味，一家子有事，左邻右舍一呼百应帮忙。但隋着时代变迁，很多不适宜的东西被淘汰了，许多优良美德也跟着消失，譬如邻居之间的凝聚精神、尊师重道、对父母长辈的孝顺、朋友间的情义、对爱情的不舍不弃。这些都值得人们去深思、去探讨……

《花样人间》以风趣欢快的手法，反映6、70年代的娱乐大环境，艺人的精神面貌，成名前后的秘辛。剧中亦会杜撰一些观众看似耳熟能详的人物，如樱花和凌云、王沙和野峰、厦语片皇后庄雪芳、歌迷王子黄清元，活灵活现的出现荧光幕上，增添亲切感和可看性。此外，前两个人间系列的演员也会在剧中担任要角，届时新传媒老中青演员将会倾巢而出，继《福满人间》与《春到人间》后再度重现《人间系列》热热闹闹的群体生活和当代人们乐观、不屈不挠的积极精神。也希望邀请到迁居外地与退居幕后等消失荧光幕已旧的艺人客串要角。。。一起为8频道打造《戏剧情牵30周年》大制作。

主要角色：周初明重出江湖演绎电影海报画家、业余在桥头讲古的有情有义师父、瑞恩的‘花木兰’、据知剧组将邀请台湾当红偶像出演鬼马男主角。其他艺人包括陈莉萍、郑各评、林湘萍、张耀栋、陈罗密欧、黄文永、林梅娇、陈邦鋆、庞蕾馨、姚玟隆、潘玲玲、莫小玲等等，众星云集贺戏剧30！

Straw poll: Which drama are you most looking forward to and why? Is it Jeanette Aw as an ugly and boorish fox spirit or Rui En in “Unriddle”? Or is it Zoe Tay as a lazy shrew? Tell us, we want to know!

Unriddle 2 最火搭档 2 debuts 5 March 2012 9pm on Channel 8.

Joys of Life 花样人间 debuts June 2012 9pm on Channel 8.

Source: Bagua8

Categorised in 30th Drama Anniversary, BaguaTV / Bagua8, EN, Joys of Life 花样人间, Unriddle 2 最火搭档 2.

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今天总算有机会大团圆咯，就送上“正义武馆”全家福！过去的博客跟大家分享了那么多关于“正义武馆”的拍摄过程，今天就从新回顾每一个角色人物吧！；) We finally have an opportunity for a big reunion, here’s a family portrait for you! While other blog posts have been about the production process, I shall have a relook at each character!

嘿哈！出招了，谁最有架势？仔细一看，欧剑锋的拳头是跟我们元门的掌法不一样的哦！Hey ya! Who looks the best? Look harder, Ou Jian Feng’s fists are different from our association’s ‘palm’ approach!

前排左一开始 First row (L-R)
欧可璐 Ou Ke Lu －瑞恩饰 Rui En
宋亚仔Song Ah Zai －黄俊雄饰 Elvin Ng
龙婉怡 Long Wan Yi －童冰玉饰 Chris Tong
段天河Duan Tian He －文祥饰 Wen Xiang
元振飞 Yuan Zhen Fei －郑各评饰 Zheng Ge Ping
元月明Yuan Yue Ming －TIFFANY绰琦饰
欧剑锋 Ou Jian Feng －陈邦鋆饰 Andie Chen
唐家宝 Tang Jia Bao －蔡琪慧饰 Paige Chua

By Celebrity Blogger Tiffany Leong.

Code of Honour 正义武馆 debuts 5 December 2011 7pm on Channel 8.

Source: Bagua8

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Dear All

It was most heart-warming for us and Rui En to receive your words of support, understanding and encouragement. It matters a lot to us.

Many of you are concerned about Rui En. She is fine and has decided to focus on her filming in Malaysia because this matters most to her currently.

We understand that many of you are concerned how Rui En and RBKD may be be unfavourably perceived due to media biasness, thank you for your kind concern.

To us, this was one incident that less misleading information could have prevented, but it was not.

To us, this was one incident that a single sincere clarification could have stopped, but it was not.

To us, this was also one incident that less conflicting and contradicting statements could have put a stop to, but it was not.

You might also think that this was one incident that need not have been like this if not for Rui En or our reaction, but you are not right, because we did not ask for this.

In life, everyone is different. We not only look and behave differently, we think and consider issues differently. What matters a lot to some people might not matter at all to us; however, it is basic manners for us to respect and be mindful of what matters to others that might be insignificant to us, this is defined in dictionaries as being Considerate.

To some of you, Rui En might have overreacted.

But to Rui En, it is a matter of integrity and principles, and also her firm belief that sexual/physical abusing of women should never be used as a form of attention grabbing ploy for any purposes, including for the promotion of a drama. And these, matter a lot to her.

For RBKD, it was a tough call. We know the road ahead would not be easy, we know we might offend people, we know we might be misunderstood, we know it is easier for us to just censor Rui En’s post and prevent it from being posted, we also know it is easier for us if we just keep our mouths shut and pray that people forget about the incident totally. But is the easy way out the right way to go?

Truth will eventually speak for itself, definitely.

We seek neither attention nor trouble, but only to guard the integrity and principles that matter most to us, most to her.

We thank all media, with the exception of one, for handling this incident with as much caution as possible.

We thank all fans, for voicing out in support of Rui En when it matters most.

We thank all Rangels, for never ever wavering your belief in Rui En and in us too.

Lastly, we thank Rui En, for standing firm by your belief and speaking up for it. You taught us valuable lessons:

1. To never fear doing what is right;
2. To safeguard the beliefs that matter most to us; and
3. To mean what we say when we claim that we empathise with the victims of sexual/physical abuse.

Mean what you say and say what you mean.

May this incident comes to a closure with this as we realign focus to what matters most to us now, the show “On The Fringe” itself.
.

Regards
Xinyi
President
On Behalf of,
RBKD – The Official Fan Club of Rui En.

Categorised in RBKD, Rui En.

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1. Newsstand Pages 20 – 21

2012 新剧巡礼

3月 《最火搭档2》

故事话你知：《最火搭档》延续篇，小曼（瑞恩饰）与大包（陈莉萍饰）继续面临离奇耸动案件，向云、周颖及离巢搞环保生意的洪赐健再次出马，而上一系列才出现7集的郑斌辉这次更“苦命”，将惨遭神秘人谋杀。以小曼为首的重案组也来了黄俊雄、袁帅与詹金泉等新成员。

视后很认真：据说瑞恩非常紧张此剧，虽人在马国拍片却时常与编剧沟通分享意见，自觉第一系列动作戏太少的她也提议增加打戏。此剧另一看点是《正义武馆》后再次结缘的瑞恩与黄俊雄，荧幕最佳情侣这次一反常态成为斗智斗力的“命中宿敌”。

6月 《花样人间》

故事话你知： 戏剧情牵30年重头剧，继《福满人间》与《春到人间》后再度重现热热闹闹群体戏。故事反映六七十年代的娱乐大环境，以及艺人们成名前后秘辛，并穿插观众当年耳熟能详的人物，如樱花和凌云、王沙和野峰、厦语片皇后庄雪芳、歌迷王子黄清元等。

星光大集会： 近年演出只属单元性质的周初明在剧组的量身订做下重出江湖，演绎电影海报画家，入行多年一向是大制作绝缘体的瑞恩也将出演“花木兰”一角。据知，剧组打算邀请台湾某当红偶像出演鬼马男主角。前两个“人间系列”的演员在剧中担任要角，老中青演员倾巢而出，已确定名单包括陈莉萍、郑各评、林湘萍、张耀栋、陈罗密欧、黄文永、林梅娇、陈邦鋆、庞蕾馨、姚玟隆、潘玲玲、莫小玲主演。剧组也希望邀请曾慧芬、李锦梅与欧菁仙等迁居外地或退居幕后的艺人客串要角，两个字形容：热闹！

附加：7点档煲剧指南

《爱》播完后，这些本地剧将与我们见面…

12月 《正义武馆》

久违了的武术题材，以60年代武馆门派斗争为背景，黄俊雄饰演一名身世神秘不欲涉足江湖是的男子，瑞恩则是学艺不精的女混混，两人双双卷入一场江湖恶斗。其他演员包括郑各评、陈邦鋆、蔡琦慧、童冰玉等。

谁是人气王?

“收视女王”瑞恩人气最旺，从目前在播映的《边缘父子》，到还在马国拍摄的《正义武馆》与明年的《最火搭档2》和《花样人间》，剧集一部接一部接。

2. 新闻馆 Newsstand Page 22-23

千夫所指 张耀栋有话说！

3. TV Synopses Pages 87 – 89

Unriddle 2 最火搭档 II debuts 5 March 2012 9pm on Channel 8.

Categorised in CH, Code of Honour 正义武馆, I-Weekly, Joys of Life 花样人间, Unriddle 2 最火搭档 2.

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