Chinese New Year celebrations can get a little strenuous: the mingling, the cooking and decorating can easily wear you out and it’s only reasonable that you take a break by catching up on some television.
This Chinese New Year, ntv7 offers you a variety of world class TV programs, from hot international films to awards, music specials to heartwarming homegrown shows, you can guarantee that your celebration will be both entertaining and relaxing.
MOVIES
Winners and Sinners
Date : 30 January 2014
Time : 11.00am
Synopsis: Fresh from prison, five friends try to stay crime free but inadvertently find themselves caught in a triad war.
Starring: Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan, Richard Ng
A Battle of Witts
Date : 30 January 2014
Time : 3.30pm
Synopsis: A Battle of Wits, also known as Battle of the Warriors, is a 2006 Chinese-Hong Kong film based on a Japanese historical novel written by Ken’ichi Sakemi, as well as the manga series Bokko written by Hideki Mori.
Starring: Andy Lau, Ahn Sung-ki, Fan Bingbing, Nicky Wu, Choi Si Won
I Love Hong Kong 2012
Date : 30 January 2014
Time : 11.00pm
Synopsis: A star studded and light-hearted family comedy that tells the story of four couples who learn to live in harmony.
Starring: Eric Tsang, Bosco Wong, Teresa Mo, Denise Ho, Mak Cheung-ching, William S
House Of Fury
Date : 31 January 2014
Time : 3.30pm
Synopsis: Teddy Yu is a former secret agent turned chiropractor who thought he left his past behind. He teaches martial arts to his two kids. However, his past catches up to him as a rogue agent demands to know the whereabouts of an agent known as Dragon. Now, father and children must team up to stop the rogue agent.
Starring: Stephen Fung, Gillian Chung, Anthony Wong, Daniel Wu
Spring Chorus
Date : 31 January 2014
Time : 8.30pm
Synopsis: A heartwarming CNY telemovie that revolves around an elderly father who is diagnosed with the Alzheimer disease and his five children who unite together to help their ailing father recall memories through music therapy.
Starring: Leslie Chai, Debbie Goh, Ong Ai Leng, Kyo Chen, Adrian Tan, Aenie Wong, Jan Chin, Lawrence Wong, Frederick Lee, Karena Teo
The Treasure Hunter
Date : 1 February 2014
Time : 3.00pm
Synopsis: Deep in the boundless desert, countless dynasties have begun and evolved. Numerous treasures sleep silently beneath this desert. None can walk in and open the door to the treasures. Guardians are assigned to ward the desert for generations to safeguard the fortune that belongs to none. Their leader is Desert Eagle, born with extraordinary talent in martial arts. A fierce rivalry soon takes place in the quiet desert for an ancient treasure map that has clues to the treasures.
Starring: Jay Chou, Lin Chi-ling, Ching Siu-fung, Eric Tsang
Mayday 3DNA
Date : 1 February 2014
Time : 8.30pm
Synopsis: MAYDAY 3DNA is a concert documentary that combines live performances from the group’s 2010 DNA concert tour in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and China, integrating three different stories.
From Beijing With Love
Date : 3 February 2014
Time : 8.30pm
Synopsis: Hong Kong comedy icon Stephen Chow stars in this wild parody of 007 spy thrillers.
Starring: Stephen Chow, Anita Yuen and Law Ka Ying
Homecoming
Date : 1 February 2014
Time : 11.00pm
Synopsis: The film chronicles the misadventures of three different groups of individuals as they return home for that all-important annual family event, the “Reunion Dinner”. A Singapore-Malaysia co-production starring top comedians from both countries, Homecoming is a joyride from start to finish.
Starring: Mark Lee, Jack Neo, Ah Niu, Afdlin Shauki
The Magnificent Scoundrels
Date : 2 February 2014
Time : 3.30pm
Synopsis: A laugh-out-loud comedy about two con men who owe money to the same loan shark and mistaken each other’s identity thinking they could con each other’s money.
Starring: Stephen Chow, Teresa Mo
All’s Well End’s Well 2012
Date : 2 February 2014
Time : 8.30pm
Synopsis: Four men go on a heroic mission to help four women, which caused them a series of mishaps.
Starring: Donnie Yen, Louis Koo, Kelly Chen, Sandra Ng, Lynn Hung
Star Trek: Nemesis
Date : 2 February 2014
Time : 11.00pm
Synopsis: After the Enterprise is diverted to the Romulan planet, the Federation soon find out the Romulans are actually planning an attack on Earth.
Starring: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner.
Look For A Star
Date : 7 February 2014
Time : 11.00pm
Synopsis: It is love at first sight when Sam falls in love with the feisty and chatty Milan (Shu Qi) at a Macau casino. Milan is a part-time Baccarat dealer and a full-time cabaret dancer. Fallen in love against all odds, this mismatched couple soon makes headline in all media which turn Milan into an attraction.
Starring: Andy Lau, Shu Qi, Denise Ho
I Love Hong Kong
Date : 8 February 2014
Time : 3.00pm
Synopsis: Ng Shun returns with his wife Shun-Soh and three children to celebrate Ng Kin’s 60th birthday. Unknown to Kin, his son has gotten into trouble. At the same time, Long, a swindler who conned money from the neighbours 30 years ago is now a property tycoon. He promises to pay each of the 30 neighbours HK$100 million as compensation as long as a representative of each household returns to the estate on Lunar New Year’s Eve. A mad rush ensues as Shun and his family tries to gather the old neighbours to avoid missing the bonanza.
Starring: Eric Tsang, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Sandra Ng, Anita Yuen, Aarif Rahman, Mag Lam, Fala Chen
Diary Of A Big Man
Date : 14 February 2014
Time : 1.30pm
Synopsis: One day Chow, a financial broker, met the lovely Yeh and Wang, by pure chance. Chow thought that since Sally, an air hostess, and Joey, a boutique owner, would have little chance of encountering one another, plus the fact that he was unable to decide which one to marry. Due to his indecisiveness, he married them both. Both wives eventually realise the existence of each other and decides to plot revenge.
Starring: Chow Yun Fat, Sally Yeh, Joey Wong
Bad Girls
Date : 14 February 2014
Time : 11.00pm
Synopsis: A youthful romantic comedy about a high school girl Dan (Ella Chen) who has a chivalrous personality. One day, a filming crew borrows Dan’s school to film a romantic movie and Dan is chosen as the female lead, starring opposite the arrogant Justin (Mike Ho), a popular idol. Curious about Justin, Dan tries to find out more about him. Will Justin opens his heart to Dan?
Starring: Ella Chen, Mike Ho
VARIETY SHOWS, CONCERTS, AWARDS SHOW
one FM & ntv7 CNY Showcase
Date : 29 January 2014
Time : 8.30pm
Synopsis: A special CNY music showcase featuring local talented singers who will be performing their very own songs as well as all-time favourite CNY tracks.
Singers: Henley Hii, Orange Tan, Will Ng, dayDream
Food Galore 2014
Date : 30 January 2014
Time : 10.00am
Synopsis: Host Miao Miao will visit the homes of local celebrities at their respective hometowns to explore on what they cook and eat during the Chinese New Year celebration.
Host: Lim Ching Miau
Feng Shui & Custom 2014
Date : 31 January 2014
Time : 10.00am
Synopsis: Check out what’s in store in 2014, the year of the horse with host – Jan Chin and Feng Shui Master. They will share about the different customs during Chinese New Year, while giving viewers an analysis of their overall fortune this year.
Host: Jan Chin
Foodie Blogger CNY Special 2014
Date : 31 January 2014
Time : 11.00am
Synopsis: Ernest Chong and famous Malaysian bloggers take viewers on a journey to discover favourite CNY dishes.
Host: Ernest Chong
Listen To The World CNY Special 2014
Date : 31 January 2014
Time : 1.00pm
Synopsis: A local charity programme in which ntv7’s Top 10 personalities will visit different communities in Peninsular Malaysia to explore different social issues and raise public awareness on these issues.
Personalities: Leslie Chai, Debbie Goh, Ong Ai Leng, Kyo Chen, Adrian Tan, Aenie Wong, Jan Chin, Lawrence Wong, Frederick Lee, Karena Teo
Zodiac 2014
Date : 31 January & 1 February 2014
Time : 6.00pm
Synopsis: Feng Shui master will predict the fortune of 12 different celebrities, each representing the 12 different Chinese Zodiac signs. He’ll cover topics on fortune, health, career, love and wealth, while demonstrating some tips on how to improve each Zodiac’s fortune with modern Feng Shui practises.
e7 CNY Special
Date : 1 February 2014
Time : 5.00pm
Synopsis: This CNY Special will invite Feng Shui Master (Jessie) to analyse overall luck of celebrities (international and local) in the year of the horse.
JSBC CNY Countdown Concert 2013
Date : 30 January 2014
Time : 8.30pm
Synopsis: A star-studded Chinese New Year Countdown Concert in China. Catch incredible performances by famous artistes including F4, Eason Chan, Fish Leung, Lee Yu Chun, Na Ying and many more.
Perfect Match Korea Special
Date : 31 January 2014
Time : 11.30am
Synopsis: This match-making reality show features men and women looking for perfect partners. This time, the show will move to Korea and provides opportunity for Chinese people who live in Korea as well as Koreans who can speak Chinese to find their true love on this romantic stage.
The Making Of Spring Chorus
Date : 31 January 2014
Time : 7.30pm
Synopsis: The making of Spring Chorus will feature exclusive interviews of all cast members.
Star Awards 2013
Date : 1 February 2014
Time : 10.00am
Synopsis: Star Awards 2013 is the most anticipated event in Singapore’s entertainment scene.
