boon's log 3407.02: The Drive of Life 2007

You may have heard of the Astro On Demand promos quite recently where they are releasing the newest and latest TVB series at the same time as HongKong TVB. And while still maintaining the Astro WahLaiToi for the older TVB series (like those released in 2005/6). Though you are already paying for the WLT channel/package, you still need to top up another RM0.99 for each episode on the OnDemand Channel. That generated 2 trains of thoughts: One being, "it's okay, just pay another 0.99 cents for each episode", while another says, "Dammit! I've already paid for WLT and they still want to squeeze some more money out of my pocket for Chinese Serials?".

Well, I stand in between. I do not mind paying for the Canto serials - partially because of the "First Five Episodes Are Free" campaign did actually WORK! (i.e. to tempt you to buy the remaining serials). BUT (there's always a "but") if there is a cheaper option, why not go for it?!


歲月風雲, The Drive of Life, 2007.

The first OnDemand Serials - The Drive of Life, is a joined effort between TVB from HK and CCTV from China to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Handover of HongKong back to Mainland China. It depicts the ups and downs experienced by Hong Kong-ers prior to the handover and after, focusing on the story of three brothers separated since their teenage years, that evolved into a story of steel and motor-car industry and so on... The other attractive point of the serials is that it has a long list of reputable TVB actors and actresses, namely Damien Lau, Miu Kiu Wai, Charmaine Sheh, Myolie Wu, Mah Tak Chung, Lam Fung... and the list goes on.

It's quite rare that I actually follow Cantonese Serials, only when a good one that comes along and catches my attention. So, how do I get my Drive of Life episodes? Well, I'd suggest utorrent.com. If you are okay with a one-day-delay, lagging behind HKTVB, then, downloading's your next best option.

boon out...