Producer Lee Tim Sing Curses TVB for Airing “Bottled Passion” in Poor Timeslot

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  1. b-lee

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    TVB series, Bottled Passion <我的如意狼君> featuring Raymond Wong (黃浩然) and Niki Chow (周麗淇), will be entering its final week of broadcast. Although the drama won good word of mouth, it lost in ratings. Producer Lee Tim Sing (李添勝) cursed at the poor ratings and even lamented in an interview program why the broadcast was delayed until the holiday season.

    Tim Gor blasted, “Someone has to take the PK (cannon fodder) broadcast date! My past series, A Fistful of Stances <鐵馬尋橋>also suffered the same fate. I cannot be angry each time. Anyway, I am not the first one. It is unnecessary to say whether it was cannon fodder or not! ”

    Tim Gor added, “You cannot lie about it; the ratings are only average. However, the word-of-mouth was good, which made the scriptwriters very unhappy! (Sigh) During the holidays, approximately 60,000 to 70,000 people leave Hong Kong. If the series were broadcast in a peak period, the ratings would likely be two points higher! Anyway, I am used to this!”

    Tim Gor lamented, “Bottled Passion does not feature a big star-studded cast, which is largely anchored by Niki Chow and Raymond Wong. Niki improved dramatically [in her performance], Raymond was very suitable for his role, and it was expected that Joel Chan (陳山聰) would perform well. I placed a lot of effort into constructing the story and everything was planned carefully. When it was initially announced that the series would be aired in October, I thought the series would definitely succeed. However, the programming department decided to delay its broadcast, citing some reason. They even apologized to me.”

    Regarding his retirement plans, Tim Gor said that he will have a clear decision by next year. “I will be 65-years-old next year. TVB’s retirement age is 60; it is enough to have worked an extra 5 years already! Even if I possess the heart, I no longer have the ability! When colleagues see that I walk with a limp, they know that I am lacking physical stamina!”

    Due to Niki Chow’s contractual issues, Tim Gor delayed the filming of Bottled Passion to accommodate her schedule. Niki possessed high hopes for the series. Since the ratings were mediocre, no wonder Niki appeared with a sad expression while shopping in the Central district earlier. However, her “friends around her” [implying 鄭嘉穎 鄭嘉穎] brought home numerous good news lately.



    Creds: Oriental Daily/Dramasian
     
  2. turbobenx

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    He's a very good director........props to him....TVB will fall dramatically when he retires.....
     
  3. kevin

    kevin RAWR!

    Very good series but yes poor timing (in terms of getting a chance to win) but great timing for people to enjoy watching it since it's in the holidays. Bad picture, Niki's eyes were closed. Ah that's the little girl (the 'rabbit/milk sweet' girl).
     
  4. goddess

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    The drama is good and it's a pity that the ratings don't reflect that. Hope Tim Gor stays on for a couple of years more at least coz he's such a good producer. Loved all his dramas since the first day watching TVB dramas. Have watched all his works.
     
  5. xaznxryux

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    TVB needs more good directors like him, i want more higher quality series and not some dumb shit like the Fook Look Sau series
     
  6. azncraziix3

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    but the drama is really good. i havent stopped watching it! its just not fair how it was aired at the wrong time for other people ;\
     
  7. onni

    onni Well-Known Member

    such a good producer and TVB let him go? TVB don't know what they lose.
     
  8. alupin79

    alupin79 Well-Known Member

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    To be fair, the article did say that he is considering retirement. He is, after all, 5 years over retirement at TVB already.
     
  9. Jeff

    Jeff 神之馬壯

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    Lol you trying to say TVB shall force a man that is 5 years over retirement age to continue working?