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'''Form Records''' was a Singaporean publisher, retailer, and distributor of music videos and direct-to-video programmes. They're best known for their series of children's educational programmes made in the 1990s, which include the Mental Arithmetic series, the ABC English for Children series and many others. | '''Form Records''' was a Singaporean publisher, retailer, and distributor of music videos and direct-to-video programmes. They're best known for their series of children's educational programmes made in the 1990s, which include the Mental Arithmetic series, the ABC English for Children series and many others. | ||
Channel 8 stars like Chen Liping, Huang Wenyong, and Tang Miaoling had supporting and/or leading roles in some of these programmes. However, like in most Channel 8 shows in the 1990s, their voices were dubbed over. | Channel 8 stars like Chen Liping, Huang Wenyong, and Tang Miaoling had supporting and/or leading roles in some of these programmes. Child actors like Hong Junrui, David Tham, and Feng Ziliang appeared in several productions. However, like in most Channel 8 shows in the 1990s, their voices were dubbed over. | ||
The Form brand was shared with business entities, like Form Music Publication Pte Ltd and Form Kidz Pte Ltd. | The Form brand was shared with related business entities, like Form Music Publication Pte Ltd and Form Kidz Pte Ltd. | ||
==Series== | ==Series== | ||
The executive producer for many of these series was Hong Hanlin, who was also executive producer for the movies [[Nobody's Child]] and [[Missing You...]]. | |||
===ABC English for Children=== | ===ABC English for Children=== | ||
Probably the most well-known Form publication, this series starred Chen Liping and ran to 7 volumes. | Probably the most well-known Form publication, this series starred Chen Liping as Miss Aiyoyo and ran to 7 volumes. | ||
===At the Zoo=== | ===At the Zoo=== | ||
Like ABC English for Children, this programme was in both Chinese and English. | Like ABC English for Children, this programme was in both Chinese and English. | ||
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A two-disc compilation of musicals based on tales like Aesop's fables, Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales, and Chinese folk tales like ''Tadpoles Looking for their Mama''. The musicals were filmed in China and starred Chinese actors and actresses. | A two-disc compilation of musicals based on tales like Aesop's fables, Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales, and Chinese folk tales like ''Tadpoles Looking for their Mama''. The musicals were filmed in China and starred Chinese actors and actresses. | ||
===Mental Arithmetic=== | ===Mental Arithmetic=== | ||
Unlike ABC English for Children, the character Miss Lian is played by an actual teacher, who is director of her own Maths enrichment centre. | |||
===Say It, It's Easy (1996)=== | ===Say It, It's Easy (1996)=== | ||
Published by Form Music Publications | Published by Form Music Publications. Unlike ABC English for Children this programme focused more on English phonics, and none of the cast were actors. | ||
===Ten Brothers=== | ===Ten Brothers=== | ||
Based on the Chinese legend. Starring Huang Wenyong, Tony Kim, Cai Pingkai, amongst others. | Based on the Chinese legend. Starring SBC actresses like Huang Wenyong, Betty Lee, Tony Kim, Cai Pingkai, amongst others. | ||
===What a Wonderful World=== | ===What a Wonderful World=== | ||
Cast includes Tang Miaoling, Yau Chung Chii, and Huang Wenyong. | Cast includes Tang Miaoling, Yau Chung Chii, and Huang Wenyong. | ||
Revision as of 22:56, 22 August 2019
Form Records was a Singaporean publisher, retailer, and distributor of music videos and direct-to-video programmes. They're best known for their series of children's educational programmes made in the 1990s, which include the Mental Arithmetic series, the ABC English for Children series and many others.
Channel 8 stars like Chen Liping, Huang Wenyong, and Tang Miaoling had supporting and/or leading roles in some of these programmes. Child actors like Hong Junrui, David Tham, and Feng Ziliang appeared in several productions. However, like in most Channel 8 shows in the 1990s, their voices were dubbed over.
The Form brand was shared with related business entities, like Form Music Publication Pte Ltd and Form Kidz Pte Ltd.
Series
The executive producer for many of these series was Hong Hanlin, who was also executive producer for the movies Nobody's Child and Missing You....
ABC English for Children
Probably the most well-known Form publication, this series starred Chen Liping as Miss Aiyoyo and ran to 7 volumes.
At the Zoo
Like ABC English for Children, this programme was in both Chinese and English.
Children Educational Videos
A two-disc compilation of musicals based on tales like Aesop's fables, Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales, and Chinese folk tales like Tadpoles Looking for their Mama. The musicals were filmed in China and starred Chinese actors and actresses.
Mental Arithmetic
Unlike ABC English for Children, the character Miss Lian is played by an actual teacher, who is director of her own Maths enrichment centre.
Say It, It's Easy (1996)
Published by Form Music Publications. Unlike ABC English for Children this programme focused more on English phonics, and none of the cast were actors.
Ten Brothers
Based on the Chinese legend. Starring SBC actresses like Huang Wenyong, Betty Lee, Tony Kim, Cai Pingkai, amongst others.
What a Wonderful World
Cast includes Tang Miaoling, Yau Chung Chii, and Huang Wenyong.