Tag: A&E

Chinese Video Provider iQIYI to Buy Over 1,000 US Films in 2015

BEIJING, Nov. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — iQIYI, an independently operated subsidiary of Baidu (BIDU) and one of the largest Internet and mobile video service providers in China, today announced that it would buy distribution rights to over 1,000 U.S. movie titles in 2015 to satisfy growing demand from its users for U.S. content. iQIYI’s webpage… Continue reading Chinese Video Provider iQIYI to Buy Over 1,000 US Films in 2015

Boston Celtics to Host LA Lakers and Asian American Night on Dec. 5

By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, Nov. 7, 2014, — Boston Celtics are playing like the great Celtics teams in the past tonight at TD Garden. Jared Sullinger had game high 17 points, and Rajon Rondo dished out six assists, including a couple behind-the-back passes. Boston defeated Indiana 101:98 despite an injury to rookie guard Marcus… Continue reading Boston Celtics to Host LA Lakers and Asian American Night on Dec. 5

North America Chinese Directors Short Film Tour Stops at Harvard University

By Changhong Zhang, bostonese.com Cambridge, Mass., Nov. 5, 2014, –- The North America Chinese Directors Short Film Tour made a stop at Harvard University in the evening of Nov. 3. The Boston screening was co–presented by EnMaze Pictures LLC, the Asian Cultural Center Boston and the Harvard Chinese Students and Scholars Association (HCSSA). During the… Continue reading North America Chinese Directors Short Film Tour Stops at Harvard University

“Orphan San Mao” to be Premiered at Jordan Hall

By Joan Huang, Composer It’s my great pleasure to announce that “Orphan San Mao” will be premiered at NEC’s Jordan Hall on Nov. 23. Renowned Erhu artist Tao He and conductor Frank Epstein will team up with me to make sure that the premiere will bring you such unique music experience that you will never… Continue reading “Orphan San Mao” to be Premiered at Jordan Hall

Andover Asian Culture & Arts Night To Be Held on Dec. 6

Boston, Oct. 28, 2014, — Bright Pearl Dance (BPD) and Chinese School of Andover (CSA), along with other community organizations and supporters, will be co-hosting an Andover Asian Culture & Arts Night (Andover Night) at the Andover High School Collins Center on Saturday Dec. 6, 2014.

2014 Boston Asian American Film Festival Opens at Brattle Theatre

By Changhong Zhang, bostonese.com Boston, Oct. 24, 2014, – The weather was rough yesterday morning in the Boston area as a Nor’easter passing through. But the storm didn’t keep film stars away from Harvard Square. The 6th Annual Boston Asian American Film Festival (BAAFF) was officially opened at Brattle Theatre last night. Directors and actors… Continue reading 2014 Boston Asian American Film Festival Opens at Brattle Theatre

Angel Dance Company to Perform at Halftime of Celtics Vs. Lakers NBA Game

By David Li, bostonese.com Boston, Oct. 20, 2014, — The legendary NBA rivalry between the Boston Celtics and the LA Lakers will have something new to look for this year. On December 5, local dance group Angel Dance Company will be performing at halftime of the Celtics Vs. Lakers game. The game will feature recently… Continue reading Angel Dance Company to Perform at Halftime of Celtics Vs. Lakers NBA Game

Notes from Boston Asian American Film Festival Preview Party

By Jing Xia, translated by David Li, bostonese.com Boston, Oct. 12, 2014, –Boston Asian American Film Festival(BAAFF) will be held from Oct. 23 to 26. A preview party was held on Oct. 9 at Crave restaurant in Chinatown by BAAFF, Future Boston Alliance and Asian American Resource Workshop. The party invited well-known local businesses such… Continue reading Notes from Boston Asian American Film Festival Preview Party

The First Chinese American Oscar Winner — James Wong Howe

James Wong Howe, (Aug. 28, 1899 – July 12, 1976), one of the greatest cinematographers of the American film industry, was born in Guangzhou, China, and brought by his parents to the United States at the age of five. In his legendary Hallywood career as cinematographer, Mr. Howe worked on over 130 films, and was… Continue reading The First Chinese American Oscar Winner — James Wong Howe