The film was jointly produced by the Vietnam Television Film Centre (VFC) and CJ E&M, CJ E&M Pictures, a subsidiary of CJ Group from Korea. The drama was produced by three young Vietnamese and Korean directors: Vietnamese directors Nguyen Khai Anh and Bui Tien Huy, and Korean film director Myung Hyun Woo.From december 17th, Forever Yong , a cooperation between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK), be broadcast on Vietnam Television VTV3 every Wednesday and Thursday at 9.20pm. It is the second project on which VFC has cooperated with a foreign counterpart. Tran Binh Minh, General Director of Vietnam Television said that the film proved once more time that the two nations share cultural similarities. “We plan to continue to cooperate with CJ E&M to develop film production in Vietnam .”, he also said. “This is part of a national strategy to boost co-operation with regional partners with the aim of enhancing the country’s entertainment … [Read more...] about “Forever Young” to be screened in Vietnam – Entertainment – Arts & Entertainment
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Spring-summer fashion week to feature 1000 new creations – Entertainment – Arts & Entertainment
The extravaganza will include three nights of ready-to-wear outfits and one haute couture night at Viet Nam Television's S14 studio. Talented Italian designer Michele Gaudiomonte and Malaysia's Eric Choong will join 25 Vietnamese to display the integration of local and world trends.The event proves the rising potential of the domestic fashion industry, said veteran designer Minh Hanh. Lorenzo Angeloni, the Italian ambassador to Viet Nam, said Gaudiomonte was a talented designer. The Rome Designers' Association has recognised all of his designs as works of art. He will showcase a collection featuring the beauty of his country, made with high-grade Italian silk, during the fashion week. Meanwhile, Choong is expected to delight local fashion lovers with a collection that says traditional values can be promoted through creation and exchange. Choong works with traditional, hand-painted patterns. Domestic designers Hai Sieu, Quoc Khai and Tien Dat, winners of the Muc Tim (Purple Ink) … [Read more...] about Spring-summer fashion week to feature 1000 new creations – Entertainment – Arts & Entertainment
My Tam named Top 10 Most admired Female Singers in Asia – Entertainment – Arts & Entertainment
The Hanoitimes - Vietnamese pop star My Tam has been chosen as one of the most admired female singers in Asia by Top 10 of Asia website. "My Tam, born in Da Nang, is a Vietnamese sweetheart who is hailed as the Queen of V-Pop for her ability to fill up an entire stadium with people through her star power.", said the official website. My Tam boasts a three-octave vocal range and has been praised for her capability to sing live while still performing complex dance moves. Having almost gone to the Military School of Art in Hanoi, lady luck diverted her to the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory where she studied vocal training, the website also stressed.Recognised in Vietnam for her vocal skills, she became the first Vietnamese singer to participate in the Asia Song Festival of 2004 in Seoul, South Korea.My Tam has a three-octave vocal range. She once sang a note for 13 seconds.She is a mezzo-soprano with a deep, powerful and clear voice that fits her into a variety of genres, including pop, … [Read more...] about My Tam named Top 10 Most admired Female Singers in Asia – Entertainment – Arts & Entertainment
Swedish books inspire actor to produce $4-million movie – Entertainment – Arts & Entertainment
The US$4-million movie entitled I'm Wanted, a joint production by TNA Entertainments, the Sweden Film Institute and Canada Telefilm, will be the most expensive film to be made in Viet Nam. The cost of the movie will be about $20 million if it is produced in other countries, said Truong Ngoc Anh, from TNA Entertainments at the project's launch ceremony held in Ha Noi on Tuesday.Most of the scenes of the movie will be shot in Viet Nam, with the rest being filmed in Sweden. The project was initiated by producer and actor Kim Ly after he read the two Swedish novels. He was deeply impressed by the real-life story of Daniel Luthman who was adopted as a child from Viet Nam. Due to certain circumstances, Luthman became a gangster in Stockholm's underworld. Celebrated film personalities such as Swedish director Beata Gardeler, Hollywood producer Niv Fichman and Canadian script writer James Schultz are involved in the project. Director Gardeler is well known for her film In Your Veins. This … [Read more...] about Swedish books inspire actor to produce $4-million movie – Entertainment – Arts & Entertainment
New sitcom draws teen viewers – Entertainment – Arts & Entertainment
The 365-episode show takes place in the office of a cartoon company. The title is short for five words in Vietnamese: sang tao (creative); sanh dieu (stylistic); say me (passion); soc (shock) and sinh loi (profitable). The actors, including famous "hot boys" and "hot girls", are a major draw for teenagers. Three of them were in Nhat Ky Vang Anh (Vang Anh's Diary), one of the first Vietnamese sitcoms for teenage audiences. Their return, together with the appearances of new actors, contributed to 5S Online's popularity. Episodes, screened every day from Monday to Friday at 8.45pm on Viet Nam Television's channel 6, have consistently high ratings.The show was voted most popular by the online community at Viet Nam Television's Award ceremony. Director Nguyen Huu Trong is keen on producing shows for teenage audiences. His previous sitcoms include Nhung Phong Vien Vui Nhon (Hilarious Reporters) and Cua So Thuy Tinh (Glass Window). During the filmmaking time, the director spends time chatting … [Read more...] about New sitcom draws teen viewers – Entertainment – Arts & Entertainment