Trailer for Upcoming Fantasy Film Adaptation of The Last Airbender
The Last Airbender is perhaps a film to watch out for, influenced by Asian art, mythology, and various martial arts fighting styles, and adapted and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. Out in July 2010, its a live action fantasy film adaptation of an Emmy-winning animated television series called Avatar: The Last Airbender. Here’s a trailer…
About The Last Airbender
In a world where the four elements can be controlled by people known as “Benders”, the Fire Nation is waging a ruthless, oppressive war to control the other great nations. The only hope for stopping the brutal war led by the Firebenders rests on the shoulders of a reluctant young boy named Aang, the last known survivor of the peaceful Air Nomads, also known as Airbenders. Aang is also the world’s “Avatar” - the physical re-incarnation of the world itself, with the power to manipulate all four elements.
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June 27, 2009 No Comments | 130 views
Japan Bear Does Kung Fu
Claude, the Asiatic Black bear who resides in Japan’s A-sa Zoological Park in Hiroshima, knows kung fu! Or maybe karate. Watch as he twirls this stick around quick-sharp.
Claude apparently spends hours twirling a stick and has been obsessed with them since he arrived at the Zoo six years ago.
The zoo has prepared 15 sticks for Claude to play with. It’s unknown whether the bear’s behaviour is dysfunctional but he nevertheless has attracted many visitors who want to see his kung-fu exercises.
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June 26, 2009 No Comments | 157 views
Jason Chan Does Playboy
Previously posted super artist Jason Chan gets a piece of his work into Playboy.
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June 25, 2009 No Comments | 151 views
Notorious MSG Documentary and Fan Video
One of our very first posts was about The Notorious MSG, Chinese rappers from the US. They’ve since gained in notoriety and have spawn some fan videos it seems. Check these cute lil girls doing Straight Out of Canton…
Also, check out this documentary by The Notorious MSG…
Thanks Andy!
Technorati Tags: Asian American, Chinese hip hop, Chinese rap, comedy, entertainment, hip hop, music, Notorious MSG, Straight Out of Canton, radio
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June 24, 2009 No Comments | 196 views
Book Sneaker Tokyo
The book “Sneaker Tokyo: The past, present and future of Sneaker culture in Tokyo” by Eugene Kan was release in March, 2009
It’s takes a comprehensive look into the current sneaker landscape of Tokyo and contains both photography and interviews. Legendary trend setter Hiroshi Fujiwara is interviewed on Hypebeast.
Find out more about Sneaker Tokyo and read the interview on Hypebeast
Technorati Tags: culture, Eugene Kan, fashion, Japan, Hiroshi Fujiwara, Sneaker Tokyo, sneakers, Tokyo, trainers
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June 23, 2009 No Comments | 159 views
Life Size Gundam in Tokyo
Tokyo city’s newest addition is the life size Gundam which stands 59 feet tall and resides in Odaiba. We’re gutted we didn’t get a chance to see it when visiting Tokyo in May.
See more Nocturnal Gundam on The Pink Tentacle
Check out Gizmodo for videos of Gundam moving
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June 22, 2009 No Comments | 482 views
Inspired Samurai Vodka Bottle Design
Moscow-based designer Arthur Schreiber has created this cool concept for a vodka bottle inspired by Samurai.
Vodka Samurai by Arthur Schreiber
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June 21, 2009 No Comments | 223 views
New Toys by Hong Kong’s Tikka Ng
Tikka Ng has created the Hug Hug SoHa figure which is one of two key characters in his first solo exhibition “Journey to the East ” (now finished unfortunately. (SoHa: The way people call babies in ancient Chinese society.)
Journey to the East Exhibition
The concept of the title of this exhibition, “Journey to the East“, comes from the well-known Chinese novel “Journey to the West“. This exhibition is to show the unique oriental style of Chinese art, also to explore and spread Chinese culture, in a positive, optimistic and colorful way.
This is the first solo exhibition of TikKa, which marks the changing of his own style. The exhibition solely presents in hand drawings instead of computer graphics, and on oriental style instead of the prior western style, which is very different from his previous works.
The SoHa figure is limited to 50 and comes with a wooden box. Made of polystone, it costs $90USD and is sized at approximately 21 cm H X 17.5 cm W x 11.5 cm D.
Tikka Ng was born in Hong Kong and explores Chinese folk tales and Myth. Chinese motifs and elements are reconstructed, injecting new imagination into familiar tales.
www.tik-ka.com
www.alivenotdead.com/tik_ka
Technorati Tags: Chinese folk tales, designer toys, Hong Kong, Journey to the East, Hug Hug SoHa, SoHa figure, Tikka Ng, toys
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June 20, 2009 No Comments | 126 views
