‘Shake It Off’ gets surreal
What do you get when you have 49 animation students from the University of Newcastle Australia, give them a 52-frame rotoscoping assignment and a catchy Taylor Swift tune? You get this wonderfully weird animated version of “Shake it Off.” Happy Friday, everyone! Continue reading
Taiwan Film Director’s work lauded at Cannes Film Festival
A Taiwanese film director’s work is racking up accolades at the Cannes Film Festival. French film critics expressed their admiration for Taiwan film director Hou Xiaoxien’s latest work, “The Assassin”. The film is one of the 19 movies taking part in the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival, which runs until May 24th. A...Continue reading
Director Hou Xiaoxian’s “The Assassin” Hit the Cannes Film Festival
Taiwanese director Hou Xiaoxian’s (侯孝賢) new martial arts epic “The Assassin” (聶隱娘) is vying for the top prize at Cannes Film Festival 2015. The director and the leading actresses and actors...Continue reading
South Korean Singer Roy Kim Coming to Taiwan
South Korean singer-songwriter Roy Kim will join dozens of Taiwan singers in performing at this year’s HITO Music Awards in Taipei later this month, marking the first time a foreign-language singer will attend the event. Organizers say the 21-year-old Kim will appear at the music awards to be held on May 31 at the Taipei...Continue reading
SpringWave Sunset to Kick Off in Taipei
Taiwan’s first all-day electronic music festival is set to kick off in Taipei this coming weekend, with major DJs from Taiwan and around the world set to spin. Artists scheduled to perform include American electro house musician Steve Aoki, hardstyle and Melbourne bounce group VINAI, and English trance and progressive DJ Andy Moor. From Taiwan,...Continue reading
Lisa Ono to Perform in Taipei This Sunday
A popular Japanese-Brazilian bossa nova singer, is scheduled to perform in Taipei this Sunday. Lisa Ono announced yesterday that she is set to perform classical and new songs in the bossa nova style in her concert. The 52-year-old said she feels connected to Taiwan because this is where she gave her first overseas concert in...Continue reading
Taiwan TV Drama to Air in South America
For the first time, a Taiwanese TV drama will be aired in Latin America The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says “The Fierce Wife” will soon be broadcast on a total of 10 TV channels in 8 different countries. The TV series, a big hit in Taiwan in 2011, stars Sonia Sui, Wen Sheng-hao, Chris Wang...Continue reading
Andrea Bocelli to Perform in Taipei Next Month
View image | gettyimages.com Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will hold a concert in Taipei next month, performing popular opera pieces, Italian songs and pop music. The Taiwan promoter of the event says the opera singer will perform at the Taipei Arena on April 24th, accompanied by the Evergreen Symphony Orchestra and Taiwan National Choir. The...Continue reading
Gau’s Gaming and Geekery: Dominion Review (2015 3/12)
Okay guys, I know I’m squeaking this month’s game review in just before the deadline, but here it is! This month, we’re looking at the game that brought me back into modern gaming, and one of the chief weapons in my arsenal to bring new players into the fold: Dominion! First released in 2008, Dominion...Continue reading
Taiwan Film “Meeting Dr. Sun” Wins At Osaka Asian Film Festival
Taiwan director Yee Chih-yen’s 2014 movie “Meeting Dr. Sun” won both the Best Picture and the Audience Awards at the Osaka Asian Film Festival in Japan Sunday. The jury president of the 10th Osaka Asian Film Festival, said the panel had chosen “Meeting Dr. Sun” for the Best Picture because of the film’s terse yet...Continue reading
Taiwan to be Featured on National Geographic TV Show
Taiwan’s tropical vibe will be featured on the National Geographic’s Family Channel later this month. The national tourism bureau announced yesterday that “Taste of the Tropics: Taiwan” will premier across Asia and Australia March 20 on the National Geographic Channel and NatGeo People Channel. The new show will introduce viewers to Hualien, Chiayi and the...Continue reading
Jay Chou Holds Yet Another Wedding Reception
Jay Chou Monday held yet another wedding reception with wife Hannah Quinlivan — this time in Australia for Quinlivan’s grandparents. It was the third wedding reception held by the couple, who tied the knot in January at the Selby Abbey church in Yorkshire, north England and then held another wedding reception in Taipei for family...Continue reading
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