Category — Entertainment

What do you do with Nikon’s new digital camera with a built in projector? How about the following:

The projector in the new COOLPIX s1000pj allows users to project their images onto the nearest wall. Naoki Ito (whose work also includes Sony Walkman REC YOU and Uniqlo March) strapped several of the cameras to the bodies of the Helicopter Boyz, a Japanese pop act, during a live performance at Tokyo’s Yomiuri Land theme park.

Via Creative Review

Thanks Stefan

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I can’t help think that Ping Pong Fighter has been inspired by the Nokia N96 Bruce Lee Ping Pong clip, but full marks for effort in adding the Street Fighter element.

Via The Awesomer

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CHi2 presents Monkey King – a modern Beijing Opera
Fri 2 & Sat 3 Oct at 8pm
Venue 1, Rich Mix, London
£15/£12 (advanced)

Fusing the worlds of electro-acoustic music, film-making and story-telling, CHi2 (Liz & Sarah Liew)’s exciting multi-media production is based on the classic Chinese tale of Monkey King. With special guest for London dates only, tabla maestro Kuljit Bhamra.

Booking: 020 7613 7498 / www.richmix.org.uk/bookings
Group ticket offer: buy 9 tickets get the 10th free

‘Double – violin assault specialists’ CHi2 provide a brand new spin on the classic Chinese tale of Monkey King. Celebrating the richness and colour of Beijing Opera and re – interpreted for the modern day, CHi2 have created an edgy musical cocktail of traditional and modern sounds, fusing together acoustic and electric instruments, digital media and one of the world’s most ancient art forms with a unique contemporary twist, to create a stunning show that bursts with colour and vibrancy.

The story is based on the sixteenth century classic Chinese folk epic novel, Monkey: Journey To The West, to which CHi2 have composed an original soundtrack, complemented by the filmic interpretation of the storyline by filmmakers Michele Rosaus and Steve Teers, whilst award – winning composer Tom E Morrison has produced the score. The drama both aurally and visually, is enhanced by the interaction of actor/narrator Tom Wu as he employs spoken word, narration and his expertise in kung fu to convey the thrill – seeking adventures of the storyline.

For more information see www.chi2.co.uk/monkey or www.richmix.org.uk/aandc_chi2.htm

Book your tickets online at www.richmix.org.uk/bookings
or call the Rich Mix Box Office on 020 7613 7498

A bunch of sumo wrestlers parody the “sexy” topless car wash with this advert for Subaru – complete with slow motion and hair flicking!

Via TokyoMango

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Prize grabbing crane games are popular and common in most East Asian cities it seems. I’ve even written up some tips on winning crane game prizes based on our experience in Tokyo. however, I’ve never seen live lobsters as the prize!

Frozen food maybe, but not live, wet crustaceans. Watch these punters having a go in the video below:

Via WeirdAsiaNews

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We’ve posted some pretty amazing Mario Cakes on OneInchPunch in the past, but this one has to top the lot! It’s got epic proportions and superbly-balanced design!

Check out more photos of the Super Mario Wedding Cake on supersizedmeals.com

Via TokyoMango

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The Hobbit House bar in Manila is always short-staffed – owing to its pint-sized workers there! The place, created by Jim Turner, an Iowa native who first came to the Philippines in 1961, employs dwarfs and other little people.

Having first employed a couple of little people as doormen (!), Jim was soon deluged with requests from others looking for work. He later opened the Hobbit House in 1973 and employs little people as bartenders and waitstaff, who apparently come mainly from the slums of Manila. The jobs offer them an escape from their typical second-class status as freaks.

It’s a cool sounding place with alot of heart!

Read more on WeirdAsiaNews

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Being an East Asia focused blog, we’re interested in the entrants for the Miss Universe 2009 competition. Here they are in national costume, but also check the link to view all the other countries..

Miss Universe 2009 National Costume Show

Miss China:

Miss Indonesia:

Miss Japan:

Miss Korea:

Miss Malaysia:

Miss Philippines:

Miss Singapore:

Miss Thailand:

Miss Vietnam:

Technorati Tags: beauty pageant, Miss Universe, Miss World, national dress

Monkey King – A Modern Beijing Opera. Celebrating the richness and colour of Beijing Opera and re-interpreted for the modern day, Chi2 have created a visually and musically exciting show, blending digital media and music.

The story is based on sixteenth century classic Chinese epic novel, Monkey: Journey To The West, to which Chi2 have composed an original soundtrack, complemented by a filmic interpretation of the storyline.

OneInchPunch has personally experienced Chi2’s Monkey King Show and if you’re able to make it, it is not to be missed!

Chi2 MONKEY KING AUTUMN UK TOUR DATES for SEPT / OCT 2009

Fri 18 Sept – DERBY
Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH
01332 25580
www.assemblyrooms-derby.co.uk

Sat 19 Sept – CUMBRIA
Kirkgate Theatre Cockermouth, Cumbria, The Lake District
01900 826448
www.thekirkgate.com

Tues 29 Sept – LEICESTER
De Montfort Hall, Granville Road, Leicester
0116 233 3111
www.demontforthall.co.uk

Wed 30 Sept – HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
The Old Town Hall, High Street, Hemel Hempstead
01442 228091
www.theoldtownhall.co.uk

Fri 2 Oct – LONDON
Rich Mix, 35 – 47 Bethnal Green Road, Shoreditch London
020 7613 7498
www.richmix.org.uk

Sat 3 Oct – LONDON
Rich Mix, 35 – 47 Bethnal Green Road, Shoreditch London
020 7613 7498
www.richmix.org.uk

Tues 6 Oct – CHELTENHAM
Everyman Theatre, 7-10 Regent Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
01242 57257
www.everymantheatre.org.uk

Technorati Tags: A Modern Beijing Opera, Beijing Opera, Chi 2, entertainment, music, United Kingdom

The Best Article Every Day posts their list of Hayao Miyazaki’s nine best movies. Miyazaki is the Japanese creator of superb hand drawn classics such as Howls Moving Castle and Princess Mononoke. Watch the trailer for Spirited Away below and head on over to BSPCN for the full list.

Hayao Miyazaki’s Nine Best Movies

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