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First Rated Drama Beyond the Realm of Conscience Premiers on Astro WLT Casts Showed up at Malaysia to Greet Devoted Fans Press Release 24th November, 2010 First Rated Drama Beyond the Realm of Conscience Premiers on Astro WLT Casts Showed Up at Malaysia To Greet Devoted Fans As the top-rating TVB drama in 2009, Beyond the Realm of Conscience’s main characters, storylines and dialogues captured most Hong Kong audiences’ hearts ever since its release. With its marvelous cast and script, this popular drama became the talk of the town last year. Premiering on Astro’s Wah Lai Toi (Channel 311) on the 30th of November at 9:30pm every Monday to Friday, four main characters, Moses Chan(Emperor Lee Yi), Susanna Kwan (Yuen Tsui Wan, Head of the Jewels), Selena Li (Concubine Yin) and Edwin Siu (Emperor Lee Chin) visited Malaysia on the 6th of November in promotion of this costume drama hit. Upon their arrival, the “Royal family” rushed to the press conference. Besides being interviewed by the enthusiastic Malaysian media, questions revolving Can’t Buy Me Love: a brand new costume comedy with the same casting as the former title, were also highly-anticipated and frequently mentioned. After the interview session, the stars made appearances at public ground event at 1Borneo at Kota Kinabalu to greet their long-awaiting local followers. Fans were participating in exciting stage games alongside their idols where winners got to walk away with attractive prizes. On top of that, all four of them were sharing about their experiences throughout the shooting of the drama and updated their fans on their recent happenings. The climax of the event was definitely the performances by songstress Susanna Kwan where she sang the themed song of the drama. Besides, Edwin Siu also pleased the crowd with his talented singing. A special dinner gathering was also pre-arranged for the selected Astro subscribers. They were given the privilege to participate in a closed-door fans party, in which lucky audiences could enjoy an exclusive deluxe souvenir pack and face-to-face interaction with the stars. Beyond the Realm of Conscience is a costume drama produced by TVB as an anniversary special in 2009. The 33 episodes’ serial features popular artistes such as Charmaine Sheh, Tavia Yeung, Moses Chan, Kevin Cheng, Michelle Yim, Susanna Kwan, Selena Li and Edwin Siu. Leaded by the famed executive producer Mui Siu Ching, this costume drama is one of the two grand productions to celebrate along with TVB's 42nd Anniversary. With its strong cast and intriguing plot, the drama has achieved a ground-breaking rating performance of 50TVRs in Hong Kong and will no doubt keep rocking Malaysia in 2011. -Ends- Page 1 of 4 For any further information, please contact: Vivian Tse Marketing Communications Executive Tel：(852) 2335 3319 Fax：(852) 2335 3227 Email：[email protected] OR Delphine Cheung Research Writer Tel：(852) 2335 3347 Fax：(852) 2335 3227 Email：[email protected] Annie N. L. Chan Marketing Communications Manager Marketing Services Department TVBI Company Limited Photos 1. From left to right: Moses Chan, Selena Li, Susanna Kwan, 2. Fans enchanted by the stars’ charm waving frantically Edwin Siu visiting Kuala Lumpur to promote drama and and shouting their idols’ names on the top of lung. meet with fans. 3. A portrait of Selena greeting the Malay audience with a 4. The stars playing games onstage with the crowds at the big sweet smile. fan club party. Page 2 of 4 5. The mall is silent for Susanne’s moving performance of 6a. Moses(Pic) and Edwin signing autographs for the the drama themed song. audience with warm smiles. 6b. Moses and Edwin(Pic) signing autographs for the 7. The artistes’ appearance at the fan club party at 1Borneo audience with warm smiles. brings a delightful day to the mall. 8. The 1Borneo is crowded with dedicated fans that are 9. Selected Astro subscribers are able to get-in-touch with eager to meet both TVB artistes. the artistes for autograph and photo-taking at the closed-door event. Page 3 of 4 10a. The artistes taking group photos with the Astro 10b. The artistes taking group photos with the Astro subscribers. subscribers. 11. The drama DVD boxset is definitely the best token of souvenir for loyal TVB followers! Page 4 of 4 .
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