Bilingual film about Hung Kings Temple launched The Saigon Times Daily Last year’s Hung Kings Temple Festival - PHOTO: VNA HCMC - Viet Tri City in the northern province of Phu Tho has launched a 10-minute film in Vietnamese and English to introduce the Hung Kings Temple and Hung Kings worshiping rituals to locals, overseas Vietnamese and international friends. The film Den Hung - Linh Thieng Nguon Coi (Hung Kings Temple - The Sacred Homeland) was made by Phu Tho Province’s Departments of External Relations and Culture-Sports-Tourism, Hung Kings Temple Relic Site and PetroVietnam Gas Corporation, according to the Vietnam News Agency. The film, which is a combination of real images and three-dimension technology, will be screened on Voice of Vietnam Television, People’s Television and Vietnam Multimedia Corporation Television ahead of Tet (Lunar New Year). It is believed that Lac Long Quan (Dragon King) and his wife Au Co (Phoenix Queen) gave birth to 100 men. … [Read more...] about Bilingual film about Hung Kings Temple launched
Film at sea
Tom Hanks now says ‘Greyhound’ film was ‘rescued at sea’ by Apple TV+
AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. Following an interview critical of the service on Monday, Tom Hanks has clarified some of his feelings about the release of "Greyhound" on Apple TV+ . Hanks previously told The Guardian that the "Greyhound" release on Apple TV instead of in cinemas was an " absolute heartbreak ," largely due to the differences in picture and sound quality. In a televised interview on NBC's "Today" show on Tuesday morning, Hanks has added some additional clarifications about "Greyhound" on Apple TV. He said that he's "actually thrilled that Apple TV+ is making it possible for everyone to see it." Hanks went on to call theater closures due to the coronavirus health crisis "heartbreaking," and added that Apple "saved the day for us" by allowing anyone with an Apple TV+ … [Read more...] about Tom Hanks now says ‘Greyhound’ film was ‘rescued at sea’ by Apple TV+
Exhibition introduces works by two young artists
Exhibition introduces works by two young artists The Saigon Times Daily Young artists Tammy Nguyen and Pham Ha Ninh - PHOTOS: COURTESY OF ORGANIZER HCMC - An exhibition introducing new works by two young artists Tammy Nguyen and Pham Ha Ninh is being held at The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre in District 2 of HCMC. The “Necessary Fictions” exhibition is curated by Zoe Butt, artistic director of the center, and Bill Nguyen, curatorial assistant. The New York-based multimedia artist Tammy brings to the exhibition 12 paintings in watercolor, vinyl paint, and metal leaf on paper stretched over wood panels. They feature illustrative landscapes, still life tableau and rotating sculptures. Tammy was born in 1984 in San Francisco and received a Fulbright scholarship to study lacquer painting in Vietnam in 2008, according to the Vietnam News Agency. Her practices span painting, drawing, silkscreen and book making. Her artworks have been exhibited at the Rubin Museum … [Read more...] about Exhibition introduces works by two young artists
‘Greyhound’ viewer numbers equal summer box office smash, report says
AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. Apple's multimillion dollar investment in Tom Hanks vehicle "Greyhound" appears to have paid off, as opening Apple TV+ viewer numbers rivaled those of a traditional summer box office hit. Citing sources familiar with the matter, Deadline reports " Greyhound " was the largest opening weekend release in Apple TV+ history, including bows for original series. While exact numbers were not revealed, insiders claim initial viewership was in the same league as big-budget summer theatrical debuts. "Greyhound" was originally destined for the screen before the coronavirus pandemic put a kink in Sony's plans for the film. Apple acquired streaming rights to the property in May as part of a deal estimated to be worth some $70 million. More importantly for Apple, … [Read more...] about ‘Greyhound’ viewer numbers equal summer box office smash, report says