[rawr]

If you're into HK dramas and are fed up with TVB, check out HKTV. It's a new network that will be rolling out once gov't approves them. They are currently airing their dramas on YouTube.

Check out the trailers: ???? HKTV ???? - ??? (Part 2 of 2) - YouTube

Episode 1 for the police drama was intense as fk: ????????????? ??? (?????) - YouTube

[Teriyaki]

Looks real promising. After so many years of complaining about TVB's almost comical re-cycling of filming style and story-telling cliches this looks super refreshing.

[willystyle]

Latest rumor has it that the licences will not be granted until 2015 when TVB and ATV's Free-to-air licences are also up for renewal.

[StylinRed]

Looks real promising. After so many years of complaining about TVB's almost comical re-cycling of filming style and story-telling cliches this looks super refreshing.

i dont think there'll be much change in that regard but here's hoping ;)


surprised TVB isn't forcing all their actors to be dubbed in the HKTV shows

[Spectre_Cdn]

ooooh S13 with TE's doing le drifto at 4:00 :smug:

[FerrariEnzo]

they have some nice veteran actors..

[Ch28]

If you're into HK dramas and are fed up with TVB, check out HKTV. It's a new network that will be rolling out once gov't approves them. They are currently airing their dramas on YouTube.

Episode 1 for the police drama was intense as fk: ????????????? ??? (?????) - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWP1YCsBDSw)

Just finished watching the first episode and it was awesome!

Please post up the second episode when it hits. I can't read chinese :okay:

[FerrariEnzo]

its been a long time and no 2nd ep... WTF...

[rageguy]

Watched their film reel of all their upcoming drama. Amazing production!
香港電視 HKTV 節目試æ˜$ - 戲劇類 (Part 1 of 2) [å$—幕版] - YouTube

[!Aznboi128]

Just watched it, must say pretty good

[Euro7r]

This definitely looks promising! :fullofwin:

[.Renn.Sport]

i dont think there'll be much change in that regard but here's hoping ;)


surprised TVB isn't forcing all their actors to be dubbed in the HKTV shows

all those actors are signed to HKTV already. They no longer have anything to do with TVB.

TVB actually lost a lot of employees in the last 2 year.

[StylinRed]

wow didnt think it was that bad for tvb i remember hearing about them losing a few actors to mainland networks etc but didnt think it was a major issue

[NKC ONE]

first episode was amazing...any clue when the next one will come out? hopefully not 2015...

[threezero]

wow didnt think it was that bad for tvb i remember hearing about them losing a few actors to mainland networks etc but didnt think it was a major issue

tvb treats their employee like shit. Although I grew up watching tvb drama, i'm glad these hard working people have a more than once choice now.

[Euro7r]

TVB are cheap asses! So many great actors/actresses have left from TVB.

[willystyle]

its been a long time and no 2nd ep... WTF...

first episode was amazing...any clue when the next one will come out? hopefully not 2015...
Ep. 2 will not be released until they get their licence.

[StylinRed]

tvb treats their employee like shit. Although I grew up watching tvb drama, i'm glad these hard working people have a more than once choice now.

yeah i know that i just didnt think that many had left since atv was always an option but they were hard pressed to get any of the tvb actors

[rageguy]

Ep. 2 will not be released until they get their licence.

Yeah. Most likely it was a desperate move by HKTV to try and get more audience and fan support so they can officially go on air. As well as to gather more companies to advertise on their channel. If I remember right, HKTV already signed many actors and their budget is running into the negatives.

[ae101]

yeah i know that i just didnt think that many had left since atv was always an option but they were hard pressed to get any of the tvb actors

atv rarely make tv shows anymore all the do is buy, so this pretty leaves them no option

china is actually where all the money is at right now but tvb only lets there actors flim 2 mainland dramas per-year, there also a bunch a restrictions as well

here their current cast list of actors
???? HKTV (http://www.hktv.com.hk/tv/artists.html)

[StylinRed]

holy shit they got a lot of actors i like on board

[willystyle]

Ricky Wong claims that he's put all his investments into this bond where it's guaranteeing him an annual ROI that's more than enough to keep the company afloat. You can take that with a grain of salt. If HKTV gets their licence, you can expect more TVB actors and crew members to jumpship immediately.

[G]

That episode 1 was really good.....I don't know how people can wait till 2015 for more stuff...

[bcrdukes]

Finally, none of this cheezy Honger TVB shit for once.

Edit:

Who is this girl? :sweetjesus: :fappery:

[bobbinka]

great episode!

[bcrdukes]

winson604 - u mad? :troll:

[ae101]

Finally, none of this cheezy Honger TVB shit for once.

Edit:

Who is this girl? :sweetjesus: :fappery:

i tried but i cant find the name of the girl

u can try yourself, heres the HKTV female artist list
???? HKTV (http://www.hktv.com.hk/tv/female_artist.html)

[winson604]

winson604 - u mad? :troll:

hehe nah homie. I just respectfully disagree that she is attractive and far from fap worthy as well :). Maybe it's just the picture, perhaps in the show it gets better, I shall watch it soon.

[Not really racist!]

dukes rustlin jimmies eh

if these guys can get up and running within the next year and a half, it would be perfect.
waiting two years... ehhh little too long

[bcrdukes]

hehe nah homie. I just respectfully disagree that she is attractive and far from fap worthy as well :). Maybe it's just the picture, perhaps in the show it gets better, I shall watch it soon.

I think it is the picture hahahaha

P.S. - I don't like Hongers.

[Mr.HappySilp]

wow didnt think it was that bad for tvb i remember hearing about them losing a few actors to mainland networks etc but didnt think it was a major issue

Well China is the new market now for a lot of the actors. If you are a popular actor you can make 10x as much per eposide when you do a series in China Vs. TVB. Not to mention china is a huge market with lot's chance to make huge $$$ (comericals, shows, concerts.....). That's why you see a lot of the popular TVB actors all quit TVB once they got famous and going to China.

Another factor is that TV shows from China is a lot better script than TVB.

[winson604]

I think it is the picture hahahaha

P.S. - I don't like Hongers.

Likewise, although I love Asians preferably Chinese being Chinese myself also. Probably because I'm a CBC though. I rarely find Hongers attractive but I'll definitely give the show a try and check out the chick lol.

Also props for taking the fail like a champ. I'm glad you're not one of those guys who gets all on my case for failing them.

[way2quik]

I was wondering when the second episode was going to air.
Loved the 1080P quality vid.

[bcrdukes]

Likewise, although I love Asians preferably Chinese being Chinese myself also. Probably because I'm a CBC though. I rarely find Hongers attractive but I'll definitely give the show a try and check out the chick lol.

Same. I think I fell for the acting. I'm a sucker for femme fatale. :okay:

Having said that, the 1080p is pretty impressive.

Also props for taking the fail like a champ. I'm glad you're not one of those guys who gets all on my case for failing them.

I am gonna failstalk and forever gonna hold a grudge against you. :troll:

[ae101]

Well China is the new market now for a lot of the actors. If you are a popular actor you can make 10x as much per eposide when you do a series in China Vs. TVB. Not to mention china is a huge market with lot's chance to make huge $$$ (comericals, shows, concerts.....). That's why you see a lot of the popular TVB actors all quit TVB once they got famous and going to China.

Another factor is that TV shows from China is a lot better script than TVB.

lol even old once famous ppl get a 2nd life here in china & its big money too, this is why a lot of ppl left for china

like i said TVB restricts there actors to only 2 mainland dramas per-year

[winson604]

Same. I think I fell for the acting. I'm a sucker for femme fatale. :okay:

Having said that, the 1080p is pretty impressive.



I am gonna failstalk and forever gonna hold a grudge against you. :troll:

:drunk:

[willystyle]

Finally, none of this cheezy Honger TVB shit for once.

Edit:

Who is this girl? :sweetjesus: :fappery:
Get To Know Me ﹣�寶� Crystal Leung - YouTube

[Ch28]

^ Damn, she looks so much better in the video than screenshot that bcr posted

[bcrdukes]

It was indeed a terrible screen shot. :D

[.Renn.Sport]

Well China is the new market now for a lot of the actors. If you are a popular actor you can make 10x as much per eposide when you do a series in China Vs. TVB. Not to mention china is a huge market with lot's chance to make huge $$$ (comericals, shows, concerts.....). That's why you see a lot of the popular TVB actors all quit TVB once they got famous and going to China.

Another factor is that TV shows from China is a lot better script than TVB.

You are talking about a country with 1.3 Billion people versus a city with 7 million.

China's market is huge, but also far more competitive. Luckily my company distribute advertisement airtime in China. TVB is sucking my dick just for a little bit of revenue sharing :fullofwin:

[bcrdukes]

lol

[guddagudd]

Wow before I would have only fucked that chick, but with that video, I will consider making love to her.

[willystyle]

HKTV got rejected for a Free-to-air TV Licence, while PCCW and i-Cable were granted licences.

[Purely]

:seriously::fulloffuck::fuuuuu:

[SkinnyPupp]

Not sure how much this helps, but a facebook page was put up and it got 400K followers in 1 day.. pretty impressive!

https://www.facebook.com/supporthktv

[G]

Can someone explain the situation now? (rejection, pccw, i-cable, how long we have to wait)

[Purely]

I don't get it..... Wouldn't it make more sense to give the license to HKTV?

-so many employees now work for HKTV.. (what's going to happen to their jobs/etc)?
-Ricky Wong spent millions... investing, stimulates ecnomy?
-more competition is good, just look at TVB's quality of dramas the past years
-I can't wait to watch police boundaries

[Ch28]

HKTV got rejected for a Free-to-air TV Licence, while PCCW and i-Cable were granted licences.

:fuuuuu:

[willystyle]

No official reason was given by the HK government.

Some are speculating the reason that HKTV got rejected was because there was influence from the PRC government that they didnt want HKTV to have their licence granted. As Ricky Wong had always been very anti-china with his political views, and that if he was granted a FTA licence, ATV may go bankrupt in less than a year. ATV is heavily invested by Chinese mainlanders, and is said to be the mouthpiece of the Mainland government. HKTV is the most ambitious and innovative of the the newcomers, with very strong public support in HK. The mainland government does not want further influence from HKTV.

Currently HKTV can either file for a judicial review, wait another few years with the possibility that they may grant more FTA licences or buy ATV. The former option is the most likely situation.

They've already laid off over 300 employees, with more to come in the coming weeks.

[rageguy]

That's a shame. If only they can offer online subscriptions at a premium fee.

[SkinnyPupp]

It probably all comes down to whether Ricky Wong is communist-friendly or not. I don't know enough about him, but I would guess not, based on this decision.

[willystyle]

^ He's not, that's why he left ATV as CEO, only after 12 days in that position, a few years ago.

[SkinnyPupp]

Well there you go. He probably wanted to create a pure HK channel, with no ties to the communist government. Both TVB and ATV are sold out, so there really is a need for a station like this.

[ae101]

nope thats not the reason for sure

my dad speculate that its his personality problem & he the fact that he doesnt have a big enough support

dudes a little over confidence, which did piss off the government (my dad & i spectacular the government didnt like him before)

--------------------------

also in other news, hktv stock rise to 3.20

mean while hktv has laid off already bunch of there staffs already & some of the those actors are planing to go back to mainland work

[Wongtouski]

Apple Daily claims this is a two pronged scheme

1) They'll lose control over TVC (the Chinese gov that is)
2) The China owners want to unload the dud that is ATV so by not giving HKTV the licence it would force them to buy ATV.

But then this is Apple Daily so don't believe a word of this.

What is surprising is that there's no mention of alternative methods of broadcasting, there's no mention of Netflix like system, paid youtube channel, anything. I guess Chinese people just want free shit LOL

[ae101]

well this morning (hk time) at CY Leung legislative Q&A at the legislative office, hktv not getting a license was a big topic & asked CY the REAL reason behind it

he keeps dodging the question why saying it was a private disclosed meeting

[yray]

^ CY gonna CY

[SkinnyPupp]

Apple Daily claims this is a two pronged scheme

1) They'll lose control over TVC (the Chinese gov that is)
2) The China owners want to unload the dud that is ATV so by not giving HKTV the licence it would force them to buy ATV.

But then this is Apple Daily so don't believe a word of this.

What is surprising is that there's no mention of alternative methods of broadcasting, there's no mention of Netflix like system, paid youtube channel, anything. I guess Chinese people just want free shit LOL
New methods of media just haven't caught on here.. people here still buy newspapers, pay for things with cash, watch TV live, etc

[Wongtouski]

New methods of media just haven't caught on here.. people here still buy newspapers, pay for things with cash, watch TV live, etc

Yeah man I live in HK too lol, its crazy how people just want free shit. Every morning I walk by the free newspaper stands and I see seniors grabbing every one of those papers, mind you a lot of people that age are illiterate. And I can't believe people book Karaoke rooms to watch TV Finales..

[G]

Can't they just do some sort of Netflix or TV paid subscriber thing till they do get a FTA?

[Mr.HappySilp]

Yeah man I live in HK too lol, its crazy how people just want free shit. Every morning I walk by the free newspaper stands and I see seniors grabbing every one of those papers, mind you a lot of people that age are illiterate. And I can't believe people book Karaoke rooms to watch TV Finales..

Lot's of seniors line up to get the free newspaper so they can collect enough and sell it to the recycle center (saw it on apple news a while back).

[Wongtouski]

Lot's of seniors line up to get the free newspaper so they can collect enough and sell it to the recycle center (saw it on apple news a while back).

WHAT? HK is cray

[SkinnyPupp]

WHAT? HK is cray
That's crazy to you? Have you ever left your house?

[FerrariEnzo]

WHAT? HK is cray
LOL just step into richmond and you get a taste of what HK would look like... :badpokerface:

[Wongtouski]

LOL just step into richmond and you get a taste of what HK would look like... :badpokerface:

Living in HK for a while now so I'm sure Richmond is nowhere near as cray. We got beef with mainlanders and now stepped it up with beef for Philippines LOL

[SkinnyPupp]

This has turned into the latest chapter in the issue of Hong Kong losing their culture and identity

Thousands Protest HKTV License Refusal: Video - Bloomberg@@AMEPARAM@@tframe.html?ec=o3MGM1Zzri19ss viTr9UffTy58sTPnVK&pbid=8a7a9c84ac2f4e8398ebe50c07eb2f9d"@@AMEPARAM@@o3MGM1Zzri19ssviTr9UffTy58sTPnVK@@AMEP ARAM@@8a7a9c84ac2f4e8398ebe50c07eb2f9d

Governance is at stake in TV licensing fallout, observers warn | South China Morning Post (http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1337520/governance-stake-tv-licensing-fallout-observers-warn)

Ricky Wong addresses the press

???????????????????????????? ?2013?10?22?? - YouTube

Partial translation:

首先，香港電視全體職工感謝十二萬市民的支持，感激大家身體力行去表達訴求；由宣佈香港電視的申請不獲接納 至今已經七天，市民的聲音已經清晰表達。然而，對於行政長官今早所作出的回應，儼如火上加油，對解決事件並 無幫助，我們感到非常失望。

First of all, (on behalf of) all employees of HKTV I like to thank 120,000 citizens (of Hong Kong) for their support; to thank them for (going on the streets) to make their demands known. It's been seven days since the announcement that our application had been denied and the people have spoken out in unambiguous terms. However, the response from the Chief Executive this morning is like adding oil to fire. It did nothing to resolve the situation and we are very disappointed by it.

現在，電視牌照已演變成重大社會議題，特首和行政會議的運作原則及處事手法大家亦有目共睹，而同事的行動亦 已成功引起世界性關注。往後，香港電視仍需要專注於尋求商業上的發展；而且，我們已得到有力的法律意見，勝 訴機會相當高，所以已決定申請司法覆核，循法律途徑繼續爭取牌照。至於我們的同事，我希望大家能夠暫時回家 休息，以健康的精神及身體與我們一起打這場持久戰。

Right now, TV licence has turned into a major social issue; all eyes are on the Chief Executive and the Executive Council's operational principle (?) and manner of conduct; the action taken by our colleagues has also caught the world's attention. Going onward, HKTV still has to keep going with its business development. In addition, we have sought out credible legal advice (that informed us) we have a good chance of winning. Therefore, we have decided to apply for a judicial review to continue our fight for a licence through the courts. To our colleagues, I wish everyone could go home and rest for the mean time, so that you will be in good physical and mental condition to fight this long battle with us.

對於今早特首就免費電視牌照的發言，我有以下回應。特首表示，政府的責任和制度不容許「來者不拒」。事實上 ，早於1998年訂立的開放廣播市場政策就是「來者不拒」。訂明無發牌上限，任何符合法定要求的申請機構， 都應該獲發牌照。

In regard to the speech given by the Chief Executive this morning on free-to-air tv licence, I have the following response: The Chief Executive expressed that the government's responsibility and institutional policy did not allow it "[to reject] no one". In reality, it has been established as early as 1998 that the open broadcasting policy is to "reject no one". It specifies that there is no upper limit to (the number of) licence issued and any organization that met the requirement should be granted a licence.

[6793026]

to be honest, i don't know what the big deal yes. Yes, it suck balls. the government totally did somethign really retarded, but it's CHINA that laid it down and said, you figure out a way, but i ain't giving a license to Ricky Wong.

CY is just a nobody but has to obey the rules from top down. I'm sure CY would have wanted to give the permit, but when China says no, it's no and it was up to CY to deal with it.

[willystyle]

To all the hongers that left Vancouver for HK post-1997. The pasture is not always greener on the other side. With many new regulations and laws being manipulated by the Central government in China these days, are you guys really better off over there than here?

[SkinnyPupp]

The problem with this is that China is not supposed to touch anything here until STARTING in 2047. It's right there in the law.

[Selanne_200]

But who are we kidding here by saying China will not exert influence on HK as soon as they took over the sovereignty of HK. And besides, even if they don't do anything until 2046, I would imagine the outcries and protests would still be the same, except China would probably squash it forcibly by then.
All I see is a slow assimilation of HK into China slowly

[Wongtouski]

To all the hongers that left Vancouver for HK post-1997. The pasture is not always greener on the other side. With many new regulations and laws being manipulated by the Central government in China these days, are you guys really better off over there than here?

Yes, a lot of us hongers did go back, but in a lot of my friends' cases they have families and businesses back in HK/China so already they have a head start. For me it was because I found a good job in HK that didn't come with the normal trappings of a typical HK job (i.e. insane hours, little benefits, etc). But the people that went to Van for the most part are not representative of the people protesting on the streets; generally speaking the people that were able to move are at the very least the middle class of HK, and subsequently with a Western upbringing (if you're not from Richmond), bluntly speaking you're ahead of the curve should you go back to HK meaning we get the better jobs with better pay.

I'll go even farther to say that this group of ours is at times elitist, out of touch, nor indifferent about the goings on in HK. My group of friends her really never discuss the current social issues of HK, many of them simply plan their next vacation back to Van and then instagram pics from Guu. For someone like me for example I am perhaps jaded enough to see that regular protests don't work, and that more "high level" political tactics need to be employed by the people.

The thing is with HKers they've never really had a say in politics up until '97, and you see in the news how immature and ineffective some party's antics are. And they're competing with the Chinese government, a gov who's had more than 50 years of running shit. How the hell are HKers supposed to win.

Long story short, I think a lot of us come back for a job or the Asia experience for a bit, but when push comes to shove or when people start having kids, we'll run back to Van. Maybe people from Toronto would have a different story

TL;DR - Asia is better only short term, and Hongers from Van are above most of HK's "problems"

[Ikkaku]

Protests in the past were somewhat effective, because they had a chief executive that cared solely for HK. Now they have CY, whom we obviously see is controlled by the China gov't.

It truly is a shame that they were denied.

People on am1470 frequently talk about this, and are usually quite furious. Especially certain DJ's that used to be in the HK television industry.

[SkinnyPupp]

But who are we kidding here by saying China will not exert influence on HK as soon as they took over the sovereignty of HK. And besides, even if they don't do anything until 2046, I would imagine the outcries and protests would still be the same, except China would probably squash it forcibly by then.
All I see is a slow assimilation of HK into China slowly
A slow process of replacing the govt is fine, with the exception of attempted cultural assimilation. And even then, nothing should even start taking place until starting in 2047 at the earliest. Even if they do the exact same thing they are doing now, it is way too early.

Now you have generations being born into this atmosphere, and tensions are rising. If they continue this path it's only going to get worse.

[Wongtouski]

Protests in the past were somewhat effective, because they had a chief executive that cared solely for HK. Now they have CY, whom we obviously see is controlled by the China gov't.

It truly is a shame that they were denied.

People on am1470 frequently talk about this, and are usually quite furious. Especially certain DJ's that used to be in the HK television industry.

The fucked up thing is that CY is supposed to be the man for the people, having not grown up rich he used that to run against Henry Tang. Granted Henry fucked up with his mansion scandal, but either way CY was supposed to be different.

The truth is people do pile on him for everything, and whether he's even involved in half the stuff people complain about remains a question.

[SkinnyPupp]

The fucked up thing is that CY is supposed to be the man for the people, having not grown up rich he used that to run against Henry Tang. Granted Henry fucked up with his mansion scandal, but either way CY was supposed to be different.

The truth is people do pile on him for everything, and whether he's even involved in half the stuff people complain about remains a question.
CY didn't have to campaign about anything. Any campaigning would have been for nothing other than to try to appease the people, who don't have a say in the election.

He was Beijing's second choice, as their first choice had way too many controversies.. CY isn't without his own of course, but either way it wouldn't have made a difference. Neither man represents Hong Kong's interests in the least.

[willystyle]

So, HKTV has officially moved forward with a Judicial review of the HK Government's decision to reject HKTV's FTA licence.

So guess who will be reviewing and deciding this Judicial review?

That's right! The HK government. The same panel that rejected HKTV from the get-go.

LOL!

HK politics is such a joke.

[SkinnyPupp]

The judicial review isn't reviewed by a judge?

[Ch28]

So, HKTV has officially moved forward with a Judicial review of the HK Government's decision to reject HKTV's FTA licence.

So guess who will be reviewing and deciding this Judicial review?

That's right! The HK government. The same panel that rejected HKTV from the get-go.

LOL!

HK politics is such a joke.

It's like a ferris wheel.

Round and around and around we go :lol

[SkinnyPupp]

Apple Daily put together this graphic of all the conflicts of interest that may be contributing to this mess

http://i.imgur.com/d5k8tc3.png

IMO there should be extra lines for "Self censorship of news" for the other 3 channels. And I think this is the most important issue of all for keeping HKTV off the air.

[bcrdukes]

We need www.revscene.co.uk.

Might have better drama than all of Revscene in its current state of affairs.

:gay:

[Wongtouski]

Apple Daily put together this graphic of all the conflicts of interest that may be contributing to this mess

http://i.imgur.com/d5k8tc3.png

IMO there should be extra lines for "Self censorship of news" for the other 3 channels. And I think this is the most important issue of all for keeping HKTV off the air.

People should be more mad about iCable getting a free channel, anyone that has had experience with their internet and cable will agree that they are the absolute worst in terms of programming and service.

[LLY]

wow... this does look promising!!!! is there a site to watch it?

[SkinnyPupp]

How bad is it getting?

[????](2013-11-05)????(??????) [???] - YouTube

Propaganda piece aired on TVB tonight... More protests will take place tomorrow

[.Renn.Sport]

I wonder how many people will complain to communication authority LOL


https://apps.coms-auth.hk/apps/broadcasting_complaint/index.aspx?lang=2

I did my part on filing the complaint, maybe its gonna reach a new record of complaint!

[SkinnyPupp]

The scene at LegCo last night

http://i.imgur.com/7CcR5e1.jpg

other side:

http://i.imgur.com/RlryXGv.jpg

I bet CY wishes it was 2047 already so he he could just run everyone over with tanks :fuckthatshit:

[Ch28]

Oh, wow.

[Mr.HappySilp]

LOL one of the reason it got so big was becasue this affect everyone who watches TV. Even the C-Lais in HK is piss off by this. Mess with everyone entertainment and you get a mess. Not to mention thier reason and the way how the gov officals handle this is just really really poor.

[ae101]

GOOD NEWS, chinese goverment has bought a digital channel for hktv, in a join venture as long as he stay away from politics

i heard that u need to get their.usb & thats it your good to.go
Posted via RS Mobile

[G]

Any update on HKTV?

[willystyle]

So, what's the latest news on the HKTV situation? I am so lost.

[SkinnyPupp]

IIRC they were going to start an internet channel still, but I'm not sure either. They weren't willing to work with the mainland government, so they got the shaft.

[willystyle]

Shares of Hong Kong Television Network (HKTV) surged as much as 25 per cent in morning trading in Hong Kong on Monday, boosted by news that its mobile television service will be launched in the middle of next month.

It closed the day at HK$2.81, up 17.6 per cent, while the benchmark Hang Seng Index rose 1.1 per cent.

HKTV boss Ricky Wong Wai-kay said television programmes would reach the audience through the internet on computers, smartphones and on television sets if the users attached an extra set-top box. HKTV’s advertising prices would be close to those of the free-to-air television stations operated by TVB, he said.

Wong estimated the size of the audience for the mobile television service, only available in Hong Kong, would be at least 500,000.

HKTV will provide 6.5 hours of programming a day at first, with users allowed to watch them free if they register their age, gender, email address and income level with the broadcaster.

The company applied for a free-to-air television licence at the end of 2009 but the application was turned down last year. Since then Wong has been focusing on launching mobile and internet television. He had earlier hoped to launch the service in July.
HKTV to launch mobile television service next month | South China Morning Post (http://www.scmp.com/business/article/1610643/hktv-launch-mobile-television-service-next-month)

[Purely]

Can't wait to watch Police Boundaries (first post of this thread).

[Ch28]

Sweet! Can't wait to watch the rest of that show in the first post.

[Exc3L]

So many new good shows to watch! :woot2:

[willystyle]

Ricky Wong (王維基) announced that he will be launching a mobile and online television service for HKTV in November, during TVB Anniversary month.

HKTV, which had failed to obtain a free-to-air television license from the Hong Kong government, will broadcast programs via the OTT (Over-the-Top) format online. The programs, which include variety shows and dramas, will be available for Hong Kong audiences through Smart TV, computers, and HKTV’s mobile app. It is expected that audiences for HKTV will reach at least 500,000 people in Hong Kong.

An official date for the service’s launching has not been revealed yet, but it is rumored that Ricky Wong plans to unveil the service on November 19, the day of TVB’s Anniversary. An HKTV representative said, “We will announce the launch date when it is the right time.”

In addition, HKTV will start a public poll for netizens to choose the station’s debut drama. HKTV has already completed filming series such as Police Boundaries <警界線> starring Liu Kai Chi (廖啟智); Choose Your Battle <選戰> starring Angelica Lee (李心潔); and Flow of the Years <歲月樓情> starring Felix Wong (黃日華).

Artistes Comment on HKTV’s Launch

Felix Wong’s daughter, Adrian Wong (黃芷晴), expressed, “That’s good! I filmed some variety shows before and I’m very excited myself. It’s been two years already! If our productions can be released in November, then I will be able to show everyone my performances. I’ve filmed three dramas, and one was Brain Detective <開腦儆探>, which was with my father. I also filmed My Mother is a Black Rose <我阿媽係黑玫瑰> with Kara Hui (惠英紅) and another series called Final Days +5 <末日+5>. Of course, I’m most looking forward to the drama I filmed with my father!”

Leung Kin Ping (梁健平) expressed his excitement and said, “Of course, I’m thrilled to hear this! We all hope that our productions will be broadcasted for the public to enjoy. We’ve been waiting for so long!”

Zoey Sham (岑潔儀), who is six months pregnant, said, “There’s been a lot of sad news recently. This news is definitely the happiest I’ve heard in eight days! Many Hong Kong citizens support the launch of HKTV. We’ve all waited for two years. Now I’m even going to have a baby! I’m glad that my kids will have more [viewing] options to choose from!”

Source: ihktv.com

This article is written by Addy for JayneStars.com.

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Tags: HKTV, Ricky Wong

REF: HKTV to Premiere Dramas Online During TVB Anniversary Month$|$JayneStars.com (http://www.jaynestars.com/tv-dramas/hktv-to-premiere-dramas-online-during-tvb-anniversary-month/#comment-402450)

[SkinnyPupp]

500K people... I wonder how ghetto these shows will be?

My wife watches a lot of these TVB shows, mostly because she's familiar with the actors. Will HKTV have some familiar faces? If so I'll set it up for her... Otherwise it won't be worth the bother

[willystyle]

500K people... I wonder how ghetto these shows will be?

My wife watches a lot of these TVB shows, mostly because she's familiar with the actors. Will HKTV have some familiar faces? If so I'll set it up for her... Otherwise it won't be worth the bother
I am a huge fan of the TVB series of the 90's, and most of the current HKTV drama series are popular actors/actresses of the 90's that don't work with TVB anymore. So depending on how long she's been watching TVB, she should recognize most of the actors, or better yet, ask her if she wants it?

[SkinnyPupp]

I am a huge fan of the TVB series of the 90's, and most of the current HKTV drama series are popular actors/actresses of the 90's that don't work with TVB anymore. So depending on how long she's been watching TVB, she should recognize most of the actors, or better yet, ask her if she wants it?
She's probably been watching most of her life

So you're saying the HKTV actors are all from the 90's TVB shows?

It's not worth checking out unless I know it'll be the actors she likes.. she doesn't have much time to watch these shows

[yray]

first episode of police boundaries :megusta: should be enough to convince you or your wife :lol

[ae101]

on a side, ATV employees have not received there last months paycheck..............looks very bad right now for ATV

[jackmeister]

you guys think we can VPN to watch?

i'm not too interested in buying a xiaomi box

[willystyle]

you guys think we can VPN to watch?

i'm not too interested in buying a xiaomi box
I'm pretty confident that there will be "alternative" ways to watch it online, and YES, a VPN should work. I use PIA, so luckily I have a HK VPN. :)

on a side, ATV employees have not received there last months paycheck..............looks very bad right now for ATV
Good, let HKTV have their broadcasting licence instead.

[winson604]

500K people... I wonder how ghetto these shows will be?

My wife watches a lot of these TVB shows, mostly because she's familiar with the actors. Will HKTV have some familiar faces? If so I'll set it up for her... Otherwise it won't be worth the bother

Here are their people

???? HKTV (http://www.hktv.com.hk/tv/artists.html)

It isn't listed in alphabetical order but appears to be listed in do I fucking know this person order all the way down to who the fuck is this.

[ae101]

^
that list is old, now a lot of them had left cuz HKTV couldnt get the licences

[winson604]

^^
Ahh gotcha. Do you have the current list?

[ae101]

i think some of the HKTV ppl went to HKRT & NOW

[willystyle]

Written by: KEN KUWAHARA and YASUO AWAI, Nikkei staff writers

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TOKYO/HONG KONG -- HKTV will launch an online shopping business that will let Asian consumers buy items that appear in their favorite dramas and other content.

The video production and distribution company will start the business in Hong Kong this November, with plans to enter mainland China and Southeast Asia, Chairman Ricky Wong Wai-kay told The Nikkei at the company's headquarters. It aims to become the biggest shopping website in Hong Kong, he said.

HKTV has been seeking to enter the broadcasting business, and is already offering an action-packed crime drama on YouTube, generating more than 5.4 million views in a year. And a political drama featuring a Malaysian-born actress has been getting buzz even before distribution.

The company will create dramas featuring food, apparel and other products from tenant companies of its shopping website and distribute them to smartphones and tablets.

While watching the dramas, viewers can purchase the products through a website shown on the screen.

In establishing this business model, HKTV took its cues from the growing Chinese trend of consumers basing shopping and traveling excursions around popular dramas and films. A South Korean drama boom, for example, led to higher imports of food and cosmetics from that country. And when a drama shot in Hokkaido became a hit, fans eagerly visited the northernmost island of Japan.

Product placement is becoming increasingly prevalent in movies, TV shows and other programming. In the latest installment of the Transformer film series from Hollywood, items from Chinese sponsors appeared often.

This marketing technique can be used to great effect when a drama is shown online and goes viral. Restricted online distribution under Japan's strict video copyrights is said to prevent product placement from spreading.

As an international financial center, Hong Kong boasts high income levels and has spawned new trends as a popular tourism destination. But for consumer goods companies, sky-high rents have impeded store openings.

Using HKTV's shopping website can cut sales costs compared with setting up brick-and-mortar shops, Wong said.

Besides mainland China, HKTV is looking to market the new service in Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore -- home to large communities of ethnic Chinese, who are keen on Hong Kong-made videos. When it opens, the shopping site is expected to offer upward of 100,000 items from more than 200 tenants based in Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and elsewhere.

In fact, more than 10 Japanese companies have already signed up, including Japan Post Trading Service, which offers region-specific food and other goods through the post office network. 47Club, an online partnership of regional newspaper companies offering local specialties, is preparing to set up shop as well.

Women's apparel company Baroque Japan has also thrown its hat in the ring, while leading fashion companies World and Onward Kashiyama, as well as Bigi and other midsize players, have similar plans.

The stronger purchasing power of Asian consumers will lead to greater demand for Japanese food and apparel, said Wong, one of a new generation of business leaders who have been challenging regulations in Hong Kong society. The 52-year-old enjoys overwhelming support among the young.

He founded City Telecom in 1992, which led to sharply lower prices for fixed-line communication and Internet services, which were dominated by big conglomerates back then.

After he sold the communication business in 2012, Wong transformed the company into a production studio and plotted an entry into terrestrial TV broadcasting, which had been controlled by two players. While it had been deemed most likely to obtain licensing approval, the first in about four decades, it was the only one of three applicants to be denied.

HKTV reapplied this April, and plans to invest 3.45 billion Hong Kong dollars ($444 million) over the first six years.

SOURCE: Hong Kong's HKTV adds drama to online shopping, and vice versa- Nikkei Asian Review (http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_14132530084939&key=12771c7b3e79a1736ad55e737a2d6b8f&libId=24fe01ce-ad44-42a2-a162-b803d2608d84&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fafspot.net%2Fforum%2Ftopic%2F8014 42-hong-kongs-hktv-adds-drama-to-online-shopping-and-vice-versa%2F&v=1&out=http%3A%2F%2Fasia.nikkei.com%2FBusiness%2FCons umers%2FHong-Kong-s-HKTV-adds-drama-to-online-shopping-and-vice-versa&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fafspot.net%2Fforum%2Fforum%2F68-asian-entertainment-news%2F&title=Hong%20Kong%27s%20HKTV%20adds%20drama%20to%2 0online%20shopping%2C%20and%20vice%20versa%20-%20Asian%20Entertainment%20News%20-%20AFspot%20Forum&txt=Nikkei%20Asian%20Review)

[willystyle]

HKTV will start up on the day of TVB Anniversary Gala; Citizens can vote which dramas to broadcast first
Saturday October 25, 2014 Hong Kong
Source: Apple Daily, Sina News HK
Translated by: Chloe.C @ AsianEU - The Best Choice - Easy, Convenient and Friendly - Portal (http://asianuniverse.net/forums)


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Earlier this month, Ricky Wong announced that HKTV will officially start broadcast next month on the internet, breaking the tradition of watching on television. Citizens can watch through the computer, smartphones, etc. by downloading the HKTV App to watch their shows and the shopping channel. Earlier this week, HKTV announced on Facebook that their new app will be released on the 19th of next month, which is the day of TVB's Anniversary Gala, directly challenging their competitor! HKTV will be letting citizens vote, and choose which drama they want to see as the first to broadcast. Voting will begin on the 27th until November 10th. They simply need to go to the HKTV webpage (hktv.com.hk - Hong Kong Television Network Limited (http://www.hktv.com.hk)) and choose their favourite from 16 dramas. The dramas that mirror latest society topics, "The Borderline", "Battle of Choice" and "The Menu", are predicted to be the strongest. The daring, yet sensitive plotlines involving black cops, political darkness and freedom of the press are much anticipated by the audience.

List of HKTV Dramas



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"The Borderline 警界線" (Police procedural drama)
Cast: Liu Kai Chi, Dominic Lam, Leila Tong, Deon Cheung
Plot: The borderline of policemen are to tell between black and white and keep moral integrity. If they pass this line and cooperate with criminals, the bright and evil will be blurred, black cops will cause harm to citizens.
Selling Point: The first episode was once broadcasted online, with approximately 1,300,000 hits. Because of recent controversies, it is definitely in the audience's interests.

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"The Menu 導火新聞線"
Cast: Debby Yang, Catherine Chau, Noel Leung, Gregory Wong, Sek Sau, Samuel Kwok Fung, Benji Chiang,
Summary: Three female reporters clash everyday because of news, facing the reality of the business society, how can the reporters show forth justice, using merely their pens to protect their ambition?
Selling Point: In recent years, freedom of press has become more and more limited. When we open up the newspapers, are we really seeing the truth?

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"Battle of Choice 選戰" (Political drama)
Cast: Angelica Lee, Liu Kai Chi, Gregory Wong, Kwok Fung,
Summary: Angelica Lee runs for chief executive, bearing her husband's dream of bringing peace to society, but is rolled into complications because of the reality of society. At the same time of facing internal competition, she must also face the attacks of her opponents.
Selling Point: Film Queen, Angelica Lee's first time in a drama. In addition to recent political matters, the audience would definitely be into the drama.

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"來生不做香港人" (Previously named Hakka Women) (About HK-Mainland matters)
Cast: Maggie Cheung Ho Yee, Prudence Liew, Poon Chan Leung, Savio Tsang
Summary: Two sisters turn their backs on each other to live in Hong Kong. The two reunite after many years and lifts their past. Talks about the change in the relationship between Hong Kong and Mainland China in the last 30 years.

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"Fourth Grade Class B 四年B班" (Comedy)
Cast: Sam Chan, Joman Chiang, Kwok Fung, Crystal Leung
Info: A 30 minute mini series. Small issues are nonsense in the eyes of a grown up, but in a child's eye, it is something real important. This series allows the audience to see the world in the perspective of a child. How can their simple and determined little minds achieve these important small issues. Adults should understand not to use their own styles to restrict them and let our children have their simple and sincere dreams! The story revolves around a fourth grade class, they had just advanced to a higher grade level, but have not truly established their own independent thoughts. They may easily have many silly and embarrassing moments, but the adults will feel their sincerity. (Article does not have series info, Info credit to aZnangel)
Selling Point: See the world in the perspectives of children. Touched by the purity of the child actors.

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"Second Life 第二人生"
Cast: Wilfred Lau, Joey Tang, Bondy Chiu, Patrick Lui
Info: People who have lived for many years, and reach middle-age, they will bound to complain because of life pressures and setbacks. People would only remorse over their missed opportunities from the past, but this dreamless life, how useful can a salty fish life be? In the series, the protagonist experiences down time in life and by chance he had the opportunity to change history, but when history was rewritten, life didn't get any better. The protagonist came to realize, if he's going to be upset over the past, then why not just grasp the present and live on. (Article does not have series info, Info credit to aZnangel)
Selling Point: Wilfred Lau gets the chance to change history in his life's lowest point. In the end, he realizes people must grasp the present and live on.

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"The Years of Housing Passion 歲月樓情" (Philosophy)
Cast: Ha Yu, Felix Wong, Leila Tong, Nina Paw
Selling Point: Using the background of public housing estates and Hong Kong's last 30 years of history, witness characters' combatant spirit to live their lives.
Info: A story spanning 30 years about HK public housing. Witness small potatoes struggle through tough situations and have never-giving-up spirit just to establish a stable home and family. Under one roof, in a building with thousands of other families, just start off with a family's health and happiness, then each individual can create a brilliant and substantial life. Ha Yu and Nina are a married couple with 2 children - Emily and Leila. Felix Wong is Ha Yu's illegitimate son. Lam Lei is a member in the triad and good friends with Felix. (Article does not have series info, Info credit to aZnangel)

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"Malicious Elder Alliance 惡毒老人同盟" (Reality)
Cast: Yuen Wah, John Chiang, Kwok Fung, Pak Piu
Info: A series about groups that support the government, it reflects on the political issues that happen in reality.
Selling Point: A group of experienced veterans as the series' leads. Using black comedy to sarcastically express the problems of discrimination elders get in society.

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"Public Sexuality 大眾情性" (Romance)
Cast: Jason Chan Pak Yu, Joman Chiang, LukChung Kwong, Maggie Wong
Info: Sex is absolutely a complicated concept. It encompasses communication between two people, an emotional appeal for a couple, family love and a life philosophy. This is a realistic drama that investigates into this topic about three main characters whom have different natures -- smart, experienced and strange. One is a guy who had grew up repressing his emotions and deeply believes that he can only have sex once in his life; One thought he had a sexual barrier that makes him unworthy of loving women; One is a divorced and experienced man who does not understand how to please women. This is a light-hearted romantic comedy that focuses on the topic of sex. (Article does not have series info, Info credit to aZnangel)
Selling Point: Real life story, uses a daring, humourous method to talk about sex and love.

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"Doomsday +5 末日+5" (Sci-Fi)
Cast: Phillip Keung, Mimi Kung, Gregory Wong, Alan Luk
Info: On December 30, 2012 at 8:45AM, the conference hall in the government building was filled with 137 citizens who did not know each other and came from different backgrounds. The Chief Executive and other government officials were about to reveal a fact that cannot be changed. It turns out two hours ago, the government super computer was hacked and a secret document issued by the US government was stolen. Although the government had already found the hacker and arrested him, unfortunately he had already sent out 137 emails to 137 different people with the secret. Since the secret is out, the Chief Executive had no other choice, but to publicize the secret to those 137 citizens sitting in the conference hall. The secret was there is a comet in space that is heading towards Earth, they only had 14 hours and 37 minutes to do the last thing they want to do most... (Article does not have series info, Info credit to aZnangel)
Selling Point: Separate stories in 5 episodes, describing finding their real selves in the last 10+ hours of life.

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"Once Upon a Song 童話戀曲201314" (Romance musical)
Cast: William So, Bernice Liu, Kelvin Kwan, Evelyn Choi, Jason Chan Pak Yu
Plot: During childhood, we all wanted to become princes and princesses. When we are older, the reality is we live in a world of HK Girls and HK Guys. When choosing a girlfriend, must have the outer qualities, and when choosing a boyfriend, must have a house, car and career. Thinking deeper, do we still have a dream in our hearts? (Article does not have series info, Info credit to aZnangel)
Selling Point: First musical television drama, using singers and dance to tell a love story

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"Brain Opening Detective 開腦儆探" (Suspense)
Cast: Felix Wong, Lo Hoi Pang, Sam Lee
Plot: A supernatural-themed detective series – however the ‘supernatural’ won’t be the traditional ghosts and spirits-theme that audiences are used to seeing. Rather, it will utilize ‘super’ scientific concepts as well as realistic methods to investigate a variety of mysterious, unusual cases. The series will revolve around the main character San Kei Yuen (Felix Wong) -- a former high-ranking police inspector who, after being traumatized by the mysterious death of his son, acquires the hidden ability to capture and enter other people’s subconscious, as he deeply believes that his son was actually murdered in the ‘inner confines of the subconscious’! At the same time, he starts to display signs of having a split personality and works hard to study about the ‘hidden subconscious’ in the hopes of one day finding his son’s killer. Each main character in this series will have some sort of ‘hidden ability’ that makes them different from other people. Even though each of them will have a ‘regrettable flaw’ and perhaps even be viewed by society as being ‘abnormal’ or ‘weird’, this does not affect their self-esteem. In fact, they are able to turn this ‘regrettable flaw’ into a ‘hidden ability’ and use it to help them solve many mysterious cases. (Article does not have series info, Translation by: llwy12 @ AF)
Selling Point: Felix Wong's son dies mysteriously. He deeply believes that his son was murdered in the "inner confines of the subconscious".

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"Hidden Faces 三面形醫" (Reality)
Cast: Frankie Lam, John Chiang, Ai Wai, Kate Yeung
Selling Point: The "trend" of plastic surgery, males and females bear the pain under the knife to look pretty. The real "story" behind plastic surgery will be shown before our eyes.
Plot: Humans, naturally love beauty. Many people would put on makeup, go to the beauty salon, or even get plastic surgery. However, there may not be too many people that can actually look at themselves in the mirror. Plastic Surgeon CHEUK TIN NAM (Frankie Lam) is Hong Kong's top plastic surgeon, but he's actually a greedy man. After one liver replacement surgery, and going through a life or death situation, he changed completely. He left the private hospital and joined Asian millionaire TIN HO CHEUNG's (Carlos Chan) medical group and became the chairman. NAM met optimistic obstetrician CHAN BUN YEUN (Al Wai) at the hospital and the two worked together to save lives. Meanwhile, the head at the medical headquarters CHIU JAN PONG (John Chiang) killed CHEUNG's mother in a surgery and because of this, CHEUNG targeted against PONG in hope to kick him out of the medical group. PONG eventually resigned himself and established his own clinic, but when everything went smoothly, he gets accused of murder... (Article does not have series info, Info credit to aZnangel)
Preview

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"Still Have Time to Love You Again 還來得及再愛你" (Romance)
Cast: Danson Tang, Michelle Wai, Terence Yin, Sherming Yiu
Plot: A 224 year old man (Danson Tang) guarded himself for 200 years due to a damaged romance. Growing up in a village, the man goes through enormous changes, including experiencing the murder of his lover by a demon. He survived because a vampire rescued him. He was heartbroken, but can't get the tears out until he meets the energetic female lead (Michelle Wai). His heart unconsciously melted by her heartwarming love. The guy had an immortal body, while the girl only lives until age 80. Is it Heaven that's playing games with them or are they a match from Heaven? (Article does not have series info, Info credit to aZnangel)
Preview

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"Night Shift" (Police procedural drama)
Cast: Frankie Lam, Dominic Lam, Kathy Yuen, Kwok Fung
Info: A series filmed entirely at night; a story about nightlife. The story revolves around the EU team encountering many different people working night shifts. They encounter unpredictable challenges and dangers along the way. They encounter inexhaustible entice at night and their determination will turn weak; their awareness of personal defense is lower. Night, is mysterious and beautiful, but also brings along dangers. Without constraints and control in the night, one can easily step over the limits. (Article does not have series info, Info credit to aZnangel)

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"My Mother is Black Rose 我阿媽係黑玫瑰" (Comedy)
Cast: Kara Hui, John Chiang, Dominic Lam, Maggie Wong
Info: Kara is Black Rose, has a relationship with John. Dominic is her ex-husband and Carlos Chan is her son. John is a police officer.



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Download Method:

1. SmartTV
As long as it is a SmartTV manufactured 2012 and later, you may watch after you open the app.

2. Computer
After HKTV starts on Nov 19th, viewers can log in to HKTV's official website, and watch shows online.

3. Android TV Box
If you do not have a SmartTV, but want to watch on television at home, you can watch through a TV Box using the Android system to watch dramas.

4. Smartphones / Tablets
Download the HKTV App on App Store or Google Play, you can watch anywhere on your smartphone or tablet.

SRC: HKTV will start up on the day of TVB Anniversary Gala; Citizens can vote which dramas to broadcast first - Asian Entertainment News - AFspot Forum (http://afspot.net/forum/topic/801729-hktv-will-start-up-on-the-day-of-tvb-anniversary-gala;-citizens-can-vote-which-dramas-to-broadcast-first/)

[willystyle]

The polls are officially open so go to HKTV's webpage (HKTV (http://www.hktvmall.com/#voting)) and VOTE!!!!

By the looks of it, so far Battle of Choice has the most votes, followed by Borderline. Personally, I already put my vote in for Borderline (since I've been waiting to watch the rest of that series since HKTV aired the first episode on Youtube last year).

Voting ends 11/9 and the results will be announced on 11/10.


The Battle of Choice trailer:
[HKTV 一分�精�] �戰 - YouTube

Nightshift: [HKTV 一分é�˜ç²¾é�¸] Night Shift (夜ç�$) - YouTube

開�劇由佀 香港電視 11.19 斋� - YouTube

REF: HKTV will start up on the day of TVB Anniversary Gala; Citizens can vote which dramas to broadcast first - Asian Entertainment News - AFspot Forum (http://afspot.net/forum/topic/801729-hktv-will-start-up-on-the-day-of-tvb-anniversary-gala;-citizens-can-vote-which-dramas-to-broadcast-first/?p=7344086)

[StylinRed]

Beyond the Rainbow looks interesting http://tv.hktvmall.com/beyond-the-rainbow/

kind of odd to see all of the same actors in so many new shows at once though :lol


So is there anyway to get the HKTV App on our smarttv's outside of HK? :D

i tried to get my sony tv to think i was in asia to get access to some asian apps but the tv only has to the US/Canada ones :/

oh they've got android apps coming cool

[willystyle]

Beyond the Rainbow looks interesting ???? | HKTV???? (http://tv.hktvmall.com/beyond-the-rainbow/)

kind of odd to see all of the same actors in so many new shows at once though :lol


So is there anyway to get the HKTV App on our smarttv's outside of HK? :D

i tried to get my sony tv to think i was in asia to get access to some asian apps but the tv only has to the US/Canada ones :/

oh they've got android apps coming cool
Yeah I feel a bit of the same way too. A lot of the same faces in many dramas, BUT they are just starting out, hopefully they will add more casts in the coming months.

As for HKTV SmartTV App and Android HKTV app, you're gonna need to use a HK VPN/DNS to program your settings on the TV and Android hardware to make it work. Hola comes to mind as a free option, but HK VPN is the best method.

[G]

Out of curiosity, will there be a method to watch it on PC without a VPN?

[willystyle]

Out of curiosity, will there be a method to watch it on PC without a VPN?
Hola might work!

[G]

^Seems like so much work. Hopefully I can watch it on sites like az drama :)

[willystyle]

^Seems like so much work. Hopefully I can watch it on sites like az drama :)
Az drama doesn't have HD though. I'll most likely torrent it.

[G]

^True, I kinda wish they kept on putting it on youtube lol...

[willystyle]

^True, I kinda wish they kept on putting it on youtube lol...
That won't work, HKTV charges the same rate as TVB (500,000+ HKD per ad) to their advertisers to target only HK audiences. Putting it on Youtube will not make sense.

I can foresee that HKTV will eventually sell their rights to other online distributors such as Dramafever, and Viki for an additional revenue stream.

[ae101]

ITS UP

[Purely]

The Election and The Borderline!!

[Ch28]

How are you guys watching it?

[ae101]

well u its online on its official web, if not they have an app for it

[StylinRed]

the apps servers must have been overwhelmed when i tried it all it would do is attempt to connect :/

as for the website i need to get an HK vpn :/

[Vale46Rossi]

I am gonna watch with TVPAD!

Should be interesting, damn excited :D

[Bender Unit]

TVpad have HKTV channel ?
I don't see it there yet

[willystyle]

HKTV is only able to sustain 400,000 concurrent connections at any given time. It's safe to say that they've surpassed that with both HK and Oversea viewers (VPN).

Best way to watch it would be to use those "illegal" streaming set-top devices, online streaming, and BT.

If you want to watch it live, I have not found a good solution for this yet, seems like everything out there is either very low quality streams, or high quality streams, but stutters.

[Ch28]

So basically service is shit right now :lol

[Purely]

Azdrama - quality is bad though

[willystyle]

So basically service is shit right now :lol
Not really, for HKers, they can watch VOD instead. Watching live isn't mandatory.

[G]

I think there's some UStream that streams HKTV live, but i've never tried/seen it in action..

Is Azdrama's quality shitty? they put out 720p a couple days later from what I remember...

[TOPEC]

sadly i lost my tvpad remote and have no way of controlling it

[Ch28]

Do you guys remember which show was in the original post? I just remember watching it but I don't recall the name.

[rageguy]

You must be referring to police boundaries. The first three episodes are amazing. I heard the election is good too and worth watching.

[StylinRed]

how is the tvpad? (lag?) is it worth it to get one now? or is there something better or are all these things going to suck soon due to clampdowns?

[Amuse]

My parents asked me to set HKTV up for their TV. I'm using an Android tablet to set it up on the TV. I can't seem to get it to work. Both the Android HKTV app or even logging in to their website.

[albert116]

how is the tvpad? (lag?) is it worth it to get one now? or is there something better or are all these things going to suck soon due to clampdowns?

I was going to buy the TVpad as well but i ended up getting the Imedia Box yesterday. Played around with it a little bit last night and it seems pretty good.


My friend has the TVpad and i notice it seems to take about 5 seconds to switch from one channel to the other. With the Imedia box, the channel switching seems instantaneous. I Watched a little bit of live TVB and the quality seems decent. They claim it is in HD but doesn't look quite HD to me.... but good enough i suppose. The shows that are available on demand are in SD.

Since Imedia box is running on android it also has XBMC built in. So that's an advantage over the TVPad.

As for clampdowns..who really knows..lol....But i guess that's a risk that we should live with when buying these devices.

[albert116]

oh i forgot to add the imedia box also has HKTV available as a channel. Maybe the TVPad has this channel as well? I am not sure.

[Purely]

Borderline is actually kind of boring...

Currently still watching The Election and To Be Or Not To Be.

[willystyle]

Borderline still resembles alot like TVB, but again that script was written in 2011 and filmed in 2012 when all the staffs and writers just joined HKTV, so they had not adjusted to HKTV standards. The Election and To Be or Not To Be, is more recently written and filmed, so the filming and cinematography is more up to standard.

By the way, Borderline and The Election will continue and be filmed next year for season 2. Seems like HKTV is taking a page out of American series.

[winson604]

So now that some time has passed, what are all the possible way to watch it via computer, tv pad, torrents, or otherwise?

[jackmeister]

Election needs to be everyday. Too bad it just finished filming like a few weeks ago...

[willystyle]

They can't show The Election daily cause the series wrapped up recently and they need necessary time for the editing. I'd rather that they take their time and edit it properly than rush it and potentially screw it up.

I use torrents from Chinese sites. If you can read Chinese then PM me for links.

[ae101]

i duno what other shows on hktv, i just watch the dramas on youku

[willystyle]

Youku doesn't do the show justice. Quality is so bad.

[ae101]

beggars cant be choosers at this point, its the only thing that runs smooth & decent for me in china

[willystyle]

beggars cant be choosers at this point, its the only thing that runs smooth & decent for me in china
My bad, didn't know you're in Mainland. :)

[Tim Budong]

k..not exactly HKTV related..
but the Voice Actor for Doraemon passed away

???? | ???? | 20150102 | ?????????? ???? (http://hk.apple.nextmedia.com/enews/realtime/20150102/53292371)

[winson604]

Watching Borderline, not bad not bad. Never seen Eagle before in TVB dramas but thought he looked damn familiar and then it came to me. He was movie star from the CBC movie Dragon Boys years back lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdZUBBOU5To

[Ch28]

I enjoyed Dragon Boys :lol

[Tim Budong]

Watching Borderline, not bad not bad. Never seen Eagle before in TVB dramas but thought he looked damn familiar and then it came to me. He was movie star from the CBC movie Dragon Boys years back lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdZUBBOU5To

I enjoyed Dragon Boys :lol

I have a copy of this somewhere..

Will rmb the badass eric tsang scene
hahahaha

[Tim Budong]

Started watching TigerClub2
Not HKTV but this is a pretty big TVB production.

10ep only but each ep is 90 min long

[j.f0ng]

^ I never watched the first Tiger Cub,but I did watch the second one, and what a load of shit it was imo. Just a bunch of dudes in tight shirts trying to be all bro and "brah I got ya back." I guess it didn't help that the entire cast of that show were pretty much all of the TVB people I did not care for.

:seriously:

[Tim Budong]

^ I never watched the first Tiger Cub,but I did watch the second one, and what a load of shit it was imo. Just a bunch of dudes in tight shirts trying to be all bro and "brah I got ya back." I guess it didn't help that the entire cast of that show were pretty much all of the TVB people I did not care for.

:seriously:

I'm beginning to get this vibe....

[Purely]

Tiger Cubs 2 is okay, some scenes are pretty lame.
To Be Or Not To Be got boring..couldn't finish the drama.

First episode of Once Upon A Song was good, probably going to continue watching this drama.

[jjson]

^ I never watched the first Tiger Cub,but I did watch the second one, and what a load of shit it was imo. Just a bunch of dudes in tight shirts trying to be all bro and "brah I got ya back." I guess it didn't help that the entire cast of that show were pretty much all of the TVB people I did not care for.

:seriously:

:lawl::lawl::lawl::lawl:

TVB is fucking done. All their shows are the same recycled material with the same cast and same damn roles. It's fucking lame. You get the occasional swaps where the actors/actresses who usually play the protagonist will become the bad guy. But that's about it.

[Tim Budong]

:lawl::lawl::lawl::lawl:

TVB is fucking done. All their shows are the same recycled material with the same cast and same damn roles. It's fucking lame. You get the occasional swaps where the actors/actresses who usually play the protagonist will become the bad guy. But that's about it.

Wong Cho Lam will save TVB...just target the C-Lais...
i quite enjoyed all the crap he's starred in over the past 2 years...

Maybe they should give 僵屍姐姐 who cries ugly more shit to do... dont care if shes 44..shes still decent looking...hahaha

[winson604]

Fuck I can't stand that little shit Wong Cho Lam. Probably by far the most annoying of them all.

[willystyle]

A TVB executive had recently stated in an interview that they will focus more on the Mainland market. That means, if their production isn't already recycled and dumb down enough. it's about to get a whole lot worse.

[boatcaptain]

just finish the last episode of to be or not to be. :QQ: sad ending

[G]

Anyone have a good site to watch HKTV stuff in higher than 480p lol

[boatcaptain]

^
Watch online and download free Asian drama, movies, shows | Watch it here first (http://drama24h.se)

[willystyle]

just finish the last episode of to be or not to be. :QQ: sad ending
It's sad that "Four mouth" died, but happy that she and everybody else got what they wanted in the end. It's more bittersweet than sad.

[ilovebacon]

where can i watch this!!?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxojODGmcJc

[6793026]

^ u can download it.
the ending sucked balls in this one.

[v_tec]

where can i watch this!!?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxojODGmcJc

If you search that movie's title, you would be able to find plenty of (full) copies even on YouTube. Copyright doesn't even give a fuck.

But honestly, that movie... :fuckthatshit:

[ilovebacon]

lol i thought the internet was strictly enforcing copyright laws

[ilovebacon]

seriously need some help, hook up with some of you guys best links haha

[Tim Budong]

There is something with 四個女仔三個BAR....

i can't help but keep watching............

that is all

[ilovebacon]

where on earth are you guys watching this at? not azdrama is it?

[boatcaptain]

Watch online and download free Asian drama, movies, shows | Watch it here first (http://hkdrama4u.com/)

[Tim Budong]

I VPN to hk...

tvb.com....

[winson604]

where on earth are you guys watching this at? not azdrama is it?

I torrent them all but sorry can't post links here.

[Tim Budong]

Its so easy to find laaa

[Tim Budong]

one more week of 四個女仔三個BAR.....

WHY YOU OK LOOKING GIRLS PLAY SUCH ATTRACTIVE CHARACTERS....................

errr.. am I the only one watching this... LOLOLOLOL

[Tim Budong]

WHY YOU HAVE SUCKY ENDING>>..... 四個女仔三個BAR...

[Traum]

WHY YOU HAVE SUCKY ENDING>>..... 四個女仔三個BAR...
LOL~ What else did you expect? Current TVB dramas are always like that -- suck balls endings that just hastily (and randomly) tie off loose ends...

[Tim Budong]

LOL~ What else did you expect? Current TVB dramas are always like that -- suck balls endings that just hastily (and randomly) tie off loose ends...

more like forced the ending........
LOLOL

[G]

^Is the show actually decent? Worth watching?

[Tim Budong]

^Is the show actually decent? Worth watching?

its alright... sappy romcom crap...

in it for the women...hahahah

[willystyle]

All of the HKTV drama series had been broadcasted. They will upload their entire lineup to Youtube for international audience to watch free.

The Election, imo, is the best drama series they've made.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p66l-VIJ_c

[way2quik]

My vote goes to To Be Not To Be.
The Menu and Hidden Faces are runner ups.

[rageguy]

To be or not to be, hidden faces, borderline and election were great. Kind of sad that it's over now.

[ilovebacon]

Any good show so at the moment? Just finished blue vein and k9 cop which are both pretty entertaining