Viet Nam News BANGKOK — Bollywood superstar Sridevi Kapoor was honoured for her final role at India’s movie awards in Bangkok, winning the best actress prize at the colourful celebration of dance, music and film just months after her shock death. India’s biggest stars descended on the Thai capital late Sunday for a riotous evening filled with glamour and stunning dance routines at the International Indian Film Academy’s (IIFA) annual awards ceremony, dubbed Bollywood’s Oscars. But two of the most prestigious prizes were awarded in the absence of their winners. Irrfan Khan, known internationally for his roles in blockbusters Life of Pi and Slumdog Millionaire, scooped the prize for best actor in a leading role but did not attend the ceremony after revealing earlier this month that he had a rare tumour. The 51-year-old Indian actor, who was in the 2016 film Inferno alongside Tom Hanks, is one of Bollywood’s most globally-recognised exports, … [Read more...] about Bollywood star Sridevi wins posthumous prize at India film awards
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EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 20-31 (daily updated)
DJ Concert with Metro Tokyo Sun 29 Mar 2015, 8 pm Area 21 21 Tran Phu, Hai Phong From Goethe Institut: The waves of the Deutschlandfest are rolling to Haiphong: The day after the big concert by the German band Raggabund their DJ is playing a solo concert in Haiphong. In collaboration with Area 21 cultural center, the Goethe-Institut invites the audience in Haiphong to a DJ-Night with Metro Tokyo. The eclectic style of the Berlin-Beijing resident Metro Tokyo varies between New York Disco, Chicago House and Berlin Techno. Interspersed with some exotic beats from the global underground it's a guaranteed dancefloor hit. The Cologne-born Metro Tokyo aka Philipp Grefer is manager of Nova Heart and co-founder of FakeMusicMedia, M.A.D. Festival & ELECTRIC CITY and Beijing's first disco series DANCE DANGEREUX. As "Metro Tokyo" he has toured about 40 countries and played with well-known artists like Hot Chip or Peter Hook (New Order). He has also DJ-ed for brands and institutions such … [Read more...] about EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 20-31 (daily updated)
Promoting tourism through films
(VOVworld) – "Kong: Skull Island" being shot in Vietnam has caught the attention of the world media and movie fans. The movie is expected to be a blockbuster in 2017. The selection of Vietnam as one of 3 countries where the film will be shot will be a valuable opportunity for Vietnam to promote its tourism. The movie will be shot during 5 weeks in Quang Binh and Ninh Binh province and Ha Long Bay. The movie, the biggest to be shot in Vietnam, will premier in March, 2017. Vu The Binh, Vice President of the Vietnam Tourism Association, said: "Information about activities of the film crew in Vietnam is far beyond what we’ve done to promote Vietnam’s tourism. They will be impressed with the hospitality of Vietnamese people, which will be significant in promoting Vietnam’s tourism. Films are an effective way to promote tourism." In the early 90s, "Indochine" won an Academy award for the Best Foreign Language film, thanks to which many tourists visited Ha … [Read more...] about Promoting tourism through films
New “My view” video contest focuses on nergy for all
The annual competition gives aspiring filmmakers a chance to produce a short film to illustrate key development challenges facing Asia and the Pacific. This year's theme is 'Energy for All'―a crucial issue in a region where 800 million people still lack access to a modern supply of electricity. "There are nearly two billion people in Asia living on less than $2 a day who need access to clean, green energy to help them escape poverty," said Ann Quon, Principal Director of ADB's Department of External Relations. "We encourage everyone who cares about this issue to make a video and share their vision and message." The contest also coincides with the United Nations-declared International Year of Sustainable Energy for All in 2012, which aims to highlight the critical role universal access to energy plays in global development and poverty alleviation. Among this year's judges are Academy Award-winning US producer Ashley Jordan; Ashvin Kumar, the youngest Indian writer and director to be … [Read more...] about New “My view” video contest focuses on nergy for all
Deadline for entries in “My view” video contest extended to March 23rd
(CPV) - The deadline for the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) 'My view' video contest has been extended until March 23rd, 2012 to give aspiring filmmakers more time to submit entries on the topic of 'Energy for All' - and a chance to win a share of $10,000 in prizes. The annual competition provides a showcase for short films that can creatively illustrate the energy-related development challenges facing Asia and the Pacific. Providing clean, stable energy to the smallest village and largest city is a crucially important goal in a region where 800 million people still lack access to electricity. "We want to encourage people to tell their stories about how and why sustainable energy matters using video as their medium. Videos can be highly effective in helping to understand the important role that energy plays in the development of the Asia-Pacific region," said Ann Quon, Principal Director of ADB's Department of External Relations. The competition theme coincides with the International … [Read more...] about Deadline for entries in “My view” video contest extended to March 23rd