THE EMPRESS OF CHINA (武媚娘传奇)
Title: 武媚娘传奇 / Wǔmèiniáng chuánqí
English title: The Empress of China
Genre: Ancient, Historical, Politics
Director: Gao Yi Jun
English title: The Empress of China
Genre: Ancient, Historical, Politics
Director: Gao Yi Jun
Screenwriter: Pan Park
Broadcast Network: Hunan Television
Production Companies: Fan Bing Bing Studio | China Film Group Corporation | Zhejiang Talent
Episodes: 96
Broadcast Period: December 21, 2014 - February 3, 2015
Cast:
Fan Bingbing as Wu Meiniang
Zhang Fengyi as Li Shimin
Aarif Rahman as Li Zhi
Janine Chang as Xu Hui
Li Chen as Li Mu
Chang Ting as Consort Wei
Wu Xiubo as Zhang Jianzhi
Viann Zhang as Consort Xiao
Kathy Chow as Consort Yang
Wang Huichun as Zhangsun Wuji
Lee Lee-jen as Li Chengqian
Li Jie as Li Ke
Yu Haoming as Li Chunfeng
Yu Ailei as Li Yifu
Zhang Dinghan as Empress Zhangsun
Zhang Tong as Consort Yin
Shi Shi as Empress Wang
Li Guangfu as Wei Zheng
Shen Baoping as Wang De
Ren Shan as Li Tai
Mi Lu as Princess Gaoyang
Zhu Xiaohui as Fang Yi'ai
Sun Ning as Li Shiji
Tu Liman as Liu Siyao
Sun Jiaqi as Xiao Qiang
Nie Mei as Consort Liu
He Xin as Chengxin
Li Yuexi as Su Mei
Qin Qidong as Bianji
Xu Jie as Di Renjie
Shota Matsushima as Awata no Mahito
Originally, TVB had lined up Kenneth Ma and Tavia Yeung's ancient drama, "Noblesse Oblige" to air after "Overachievers" in mid-December, however yesterday, they suddenly changed the line-up and instead, Joey Meng's modern drama "Officer Geomancer" will be up next. According to sources, TVB had secretly invested a huge amount to buy in Fan Bing Bing's 377 million HKD production "The Empress of China" (aka "Wu Zetian"), which they plan to air during prime time hours in Feburary. So to avoid airing consecutive ancient dramas, they decided to change the line up for December.
Recently, TVB drama ratings have dropped back down a bit; even blockbuster drama "Come On, Cousin" only had an average of 26 PTS on their finale. "Overachievers" and "Sour Lady"'s ratings are only average. Yesterday, there were sudden reported changes of the upcoming drama line-up; hard for people not to connect it to ratings. Actually, TVB had been planning carefully, and recently successfully bought the broadcast rights of 377 million HKD Mainland drama production, "The Empress of China", led by Fan Bing Bing, Zhang Fengyi and Aarif Lee, at a sky-high price. They plan to broadcast it next February and even plans to invite Fan Bing Bing to Hong Kong to promote the drama. Because the drama has a length of more than 80 episodes, they cannot afford to lose anything with the ratings. To avoid broadcasting ancient dramas consecutively, TVB purposely changed their line up to air Joey Meng and Johnson Lee's relaxing modern drama "Officer Geomancer" instead of ancient drama "Noblesse Oblige".
Many TV stations after "The Empress of China"'s broadcasting rights
"The Empress of China" has attracted a lot of attention by various TV stations. Other than TVB buying the broadcasting rights at a sky-high price, Hunan TV offered a price over 100 million RMB, in order to snatch the exclusive broadcast rights in China. So TVB will also pay a lot of effort and attention to this, and will be handing the drama to the variety department to "repackage" and "rebrand". They will use the legend of how Wu Zetian went from being the Emperor's wife to the position of ruling China as a selling point, carrying over to the strong independence of modern females nowadays.
Wu Zetian was the only female empress in Chinese history. She ruled under the "Zhou" dynasty from 692 to 705. She was the concubine of the Emperor Taizong, then became the consort of the Emperor's son, Gaozong after his death. She then took on the power to rule at age 66 after Emperor Gaozong's death. Although only officially ruling in 692, but during Emperor Gaozong's reign, she was often the one in power. Wu Zetian was described as a ruthless and cruel woman. "The Empress of China" is produced by Fan Bing Bing's production studio. The cast includes Fan Bing Bing, Zhang Fengyi, Aarif Lee, Janine Chang, Kathy Chow, Jerry Li, etc.
Acting the role of 14 years old until 82 years old
In the drama, Fan Bing Bing will be playing character of "Wu Zetian" from when she was 14 until 82. Her 82 year old look was recently exposed; her fake facial skin had taken 3 months to make in the States, while make up before filming takes 7 hours. Taking off the make up takes 1 hour. Because while they were filming, the temperature reached 40 degrees, Bing Bing's face had broken out with rashes and blisters.
About the TV ratings going back down, TVB Communications Deputy Director, Tsang Sing Ming responded: "It is because of the effect of Occupy Central news. Our iNews channel averages 4 to 6 PTS now, causing the drama ratings to go down a bit. We are confident in 'The Empress of China'. "
Recently, TVB drama ratings have dropped back down a bit; even blockbuster drama "Come On, Cousin" only had an average of 26 PTS on their finale. "Overachievers" and "Sour Lady"'s ratings are only average. Yesterday, there were sudden reported changes of the upcoming drama line-up; hard for people not to connect it to ratings. Actually, TVB had been planning carefully, and recently successfully bought the broadcast rights of 377 million HKD Mainland drama production, "The Empress of China", led by Fan Bing Bing, Zhang Fengyi and Aarif Lee, at a sky-high price. They plan to broadcast it next February and even plans to invite Fan Bing Bing to Hong Kong to promote the drama. Because the drama has a length of more than 80 episodes, they cannot afford to lose anything with the ratings. To avoid broadcasting ancient dramas consecutively, TVB purposely changed their line up to air Joey Meng and Johnson Lee's relaxing modern drama "Officer Geomancer" instead of ancient drama "Noblesse Oblige".
Many TV stations after "The Empress of China"'s broadcasting rights
"The Empress of China" has attracted a lot of attention by various TV stations. Other than TVB buying the broadcasting rights at a sky-high price, Hunan TV offered a price over 100 million RMB, in order to snatch the exclusive broadcast rights in China. So TVB will also pay a lot of effort and attention to this, and will be handing the drama to the variety department to "repackage" and "rebrand". They will use the legend of how Wu Zetian went from being the Emperor's wife to the position of ruling China as a selling point, carrying over to the strong independence of modern females nowadays.
Wu Zetian was the only female empress in Chinese history. She ruled under the "Zhou" dynasty from 692 to 705. She was the concubine of the Emperor Taizong, then became the consort of the Emperor's son, Gaozong after his death. She then took on the power to rule at age 66 after Emperor Gaozong's death. Although only officially ruling in 692, but during Emperor Gaozong's reign, she was often the one in power. Wu Zetian was described as a ruthless and cruel woman. "The Empress of China" is produced by Fan Bing Bing's production studio. The cast includes Fan Bing Bing, Zhang Fengyi, Aarif Lee, Janine Chang, Kathy Chow, Jerry Li, etc.
Acting the role of 14 years old until 82 years old
In the drama, Fan Bing Bing will be playing character of "Wu Zetian" from when she was 14 until 82. Her 82 year old look was recently exposed; her fake facial skin had taken 3 months to make in the States, while make up before filming takes 7 hours. Taking off the make up takes 1 hour. Because while they were filming, the temperature reached 40 degrees, Bing Bing's face had broken out with rashes and blisters.
About the TV ratings going back down, TVB Communications Deputy Director, Tsang Sing Ming responded: "It is because of the effect of Occupy Central news. Our iNews channel averages 4 to 6 PTS now, causing the drama ratings to go down a bit. We are confident in 'The Empress of China'. "
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