Oscar-winner Tan Dun to Present Asian Premier of Concerto in Taipei
Oscar-winning Chinese composer and conductor Tan Dun is slated to cooperate with a Taiwan orchestra and percussion group in an upcoming concert in Taipei, in which he will present the Asian premiere of his concerto “The Wolf.” Tan, the National Symphony Orchestra and the Ju Percussion Group will perform in the “Tan Dun and Friends”...Continue reading
China Smog Documentary Gets 50 Million Hits in a Day
A documentary on air pollution in China got more than 50 million hits online in a day after it was released on Saturday. Titled “Under the Dome”, the documentary explores the issues surrounding smog, including where it comes from, and how to deal with the problem. After its release early Saturday on various video-sharing websites,...Continue reading
Chen Bo-lin Cast in Chinese-South Korean Film
Taiwan actor Chen Bo-lin and South Korean actress Son Ye-jin have been cast in the lead roles of a new Chinese-South Korean film. South Korean media reports that the film, tentatively titled “The Bad Man Must Die”, will be produced jointly by Chinese Feng Xiaogang and South Korean Kang Je-gyu. The movie will reportedly be...Continue reading
Taiwan “Birdman” Screenings Increased
The Taiwan distributor of the American comedy drama “Birdman” said Tuesday that the number of local screenings of the film will be increased, after it won four Oscars on Monday, including the best picture award. Twentieth Century Fox’s Taiwan Branch says , so far, 19 cinemas around Taiwan have agreed to additional showings of “Birdman,”...Continue reading
NPM Showcases Lunar New Year Practice of Drinking Tusu Wine
The National Palace Museum in Taipei is offering visitors a closer look at an ancient Lunar New Year tradition, practiced by emporers, that has vanished from the modern world. The exhibition, titled “Tusu Wine: The Emporer’s First Drink of the Chinese New Year”, examines the once-common practice in China for people to drink tusu herbal...Continue reading
Eddie Peng and Sonia Sui Top Dream Lovers Survey
A recent survey from a local online job bank has found that actor Eddie Peng and top model Sonia Sui are the most desirable romantic interests among Taiwan’s female and male office workers. The multiple choice survey from Yes123 Job Bank indicates that the 31-year-old Peng was the top choice for 26 percent of female...Continue reading
Taipei International Book Fair Draws Long Lines on First Day
The Taipei International Book Fair is drawing long lines on the first day of its official opening to the public. This is the first year that those under the age of 18 will allowed to enter for free. The annual fair saw some 502,000 visitors last year, and organizers say they believe the attendance this...Continue reading
John Legend’s “All Of Me” Awarded Asia Pop 40 No. 1 Song for 2014
Multi Grammy Award-winning artist John Legend‘s smash hit “All Of Me” has been named as Asia Pop 40‘s Number One Song for 2014. The award was presented to John Legend by Asia Pop 40‘s host Dom Lau during a ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, on the eve of the 57th Grammy...Continue reading
Taipei Comics Animation Fair Kicks Off
The Taipei International Comics and Animation Festival kicks off today, featuring graphic artists, authors, voice actors and animation producers from Taiwan, Japan and South Korea. A total of 47 artists, authors, actors and producers will participate in 40 book signings and other activities at the festival. Among them are Marina Inoue, a Japanese voice actress...Continue reading
Taiwan Immigrant Family Sitcom Fresh off the Boat to Air in US
A sitcom about the experiences of a Taiwanese immigrant family is set to air on US television this week. “Fresh Off the Boat” will be the first network sitcom to focus on the story of a Taiwanese immigrant family and only the third attempt by any major American network to launch an Asian-American situational comedy....Continue reading
Actors John Cusack, Adrien Brody and Jackie Chan to Promote Film in Taipei
American actors John Cusack and Adrien Brody and Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan will arrive in Taiwan on February 12 for a one-day visit to promote their latest movie Dragon Blade. The film’s distributor in Taiwan says the actors will attend a press conference and the Taiwan premiere of the film in Taipei that...Continue reading
Taiwan Celebs Respond to TransAsia Airways Tragedy
Celebrities in Taiwan took to social media sites Wednesday to pray for the victims of the deadly TransAsia Airways plane crash that had left at least 31 passengers and crew dead. Pop diva A-mei expressed her hope on her Facebook page, that “everyone can be safely rescued and the injured are safe”. Post by 張惠妹...Continue reading
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