Posts Tagged ‘Western’

Korean Western Premiers at Cannes

CHAN: Now to the Cannes Film Festival where on the weekend a kimchi Western premiered. East meets West in “The Good the Bad the Weird.” Here’s more about the film. STORY: This film draws many elements from the original “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.” It took more than two years to produce, and with a reported budget of $17 million, it is the most expensive South Korean movie to date. Director Kim Jee-woon set the film in the thirties in the Manchurian desert. It follows three characters: Good (Jung Woo-sung), Bad (Lee Byung-hun) and Weird (Song Kang-ho). The Weird, who steals a map from a Japanese official, is being hunted down by the Bad. At the same time, both are looking out for the Good. Actor Song Kang-ho plays the Weird character. [Song Kang-ho, Actor]: “This movie is very dynamic in every aspect, but I especially thought my character itself should be dynamic. So I focused on the diverse feelings, which are changing along with the different circumstances.” Director Kim says he has made his dreams come true. [Kim Jee-woon, Director]: “I cast Korea’s top three stars for my movie and it was a dream come true. Also I made Korean version of a western movie, which was another dream. It was very meaningful for me to make my two dreams come true at the same time with one movie.” The film was shot mainly in Mongolia, Manchuria and Vladivostok.

Zte Revealed Inside Story Of Hard Fighting In Western Europe: From 1 To More Than 500 Employees

Beijing on February 17 morning news, in today’s Barcelona 3G show, Lin, general manager of ZTE into the Western European Area, said that from the first one to conquer the world in Western Europe alone more than 500 now, now ZTE has Almost all Western European countries into the carrier market.

Behind the exhibition area change Recalling the history of Western Europe into

, Lin Cheng said, ZTE Communication was first by the end of 2003 to explore the market in Western Europe, first came a time when only a dozen square meters, now developing very fast, has a certain scale. Into some European operator’s network.

It is reported that ZTE, a total of nine in Western Europe, four units (branches), 16 offices, a total of more than 500 people, 60% local staff.

Addition to Western Europe had been based in Paris, France, in France in the central city Buwatiai ZTE has established a technology center, staff housing, apartments, training center.

“2005 for the first time when Telecom to participate in Cannes, we take a small shed, I have studied in Western Europe, and some students in France Telecom, when he see when we think we stand a very simple, Starting in 2006, we’ll be fine, so Lin Cheng said, “Today, we are in Barcelona 3G Development of the area is one of the biggest, we show even has two parts, one booth, one demonstration center. This is our strength changes, ”

Through rigorous evaluation From 1 to 500 people, change the number of employees reflects ZTE’s efforts to enter the Western European market, but this is a difficult process.

Western Europe is moving Communicate The birthplace of the market appears to already occupied by other equipment manufacturers, ZTE to enter Western European markets, primarily replacing other equipment manufacturers of equipment. Today, Hutchison 3, British Telecom, etc. can call on the name of almost all operators have been using ZTE equipment.

Lin Cheng also said that Western Europe is a vibrant market for new operators, give us new opportunities, so do not replace other equipment.

For operators, equipment manufacturers are concerned that China snatched the Western European market for equipment manufacturers, Lin Cheng said, “I have said on operators in Western Europe, your company 2G market in China accounts for more than 80% of the market, why do we can not come to your market?! ”

Operators in Western Europe the supply of inspection equipment is very strict, and rush into that, Western Europe, operators have to visit the restaurant to visit, take a bath hall, staff quarters, even if your child labor.

Economic crisis response Economic crisis began last year spread to western Europe from the United States, is more difficult in Western Europe, which, as Lin said, “no economic crisis, we have to replace the other equipment because their equipment is more than ten years ago, not environmentally friendly, high power consumption; economic crisis came, we combined the Chinese financial institutions to provide buyer’s credit, the two sides together, to do better. ”

“80% of our customers come from high-quality customers who are affected by the economic crisis in very small. Small customers affected by a large, but that we can do to help them through the financial crisis,” he said, “Our competitive edge low cost, fast response. They reflect that, why are we always so quick how to do things. ”

In addition, Western European operators are also very concerned about the environment, they demand very low power consumption, ZTE also pay attention to this point.

Operators for many aspects of Western Europe, he also believes that on the whole very good, “Western Europe, operators of payment is the best of all Area.”

Park Chan-wook’s role within Korean cinema, and his affect on western films?

Park Chan-wook is one of Korea’s most prestigious directors.
Backed by the likes of Quentin Tarantino who voted for him to win the
palme d’Or at the Cannes film festival for his film Oldboy.

Recently there has been talks of Parks Oldboy, being remade by America, predicted to be directed by Steven Speilberg with Will Smith as Oldboy.

This will end up being just one of many Korean films that have been remade by America.
E.G A tale of two sisters (original korean) Rated 18. Remade by America “The Uninvited” Rated PG 12.

What are your thoughts on Park Chan-wook’s role within Korean cinema, and his affect on the western films?

What To Do And See On A Western Mediterranean Cruise

Planning a Western Mediterranean cruise? Lucky you. While most of your friends are stuck laboring at their 9-5 jobs you’ll be sailing the sunny seas, eating world class food and visiting some of the most fabulous destinations on the planet. In fact, there is so much to see and do, coming up with an itinerary can be quite a challenge. With magical destinations like France, Italy, Spain and Portugal to choose from there are enough options to fill half a dozen vacations. I’ve compiled a list of some of the best of the region to help you plan your Western Mediterranean cruise.

If you’ve always wanted to tour the magnificent French Riviera then a cruise is just about the most perfect way to do so. Take a shore excursion to the town of Villefranche-sur-Mer and see the beauty that inspired the art of Matisse and Picasso. In Marseille you can see the Notre-Dame-de-Guarde. Take a journey to Cannes, the home of the world renowned international film festival. And in Nice the Opera House and Old Town await your pleasure. There is so much to see and do in this region that it will be hard to drag yourself away to see the delights the other countries on your itinerary have to offer.

In sunny Spain Barcelona is the port where you will almost certainly dock. If you have an appreciation of architecture you will be completely blown away by the stunning Gothic architecture of the buildings here. Again, you have the opportunity to see the works of the legendary painter Pablo Picasso in the Museu Picasso, where one of the world’s most extensive collections of his work are showcased. Another popular Spain cruise destination is Mallorca. Spain’s largest island features the massive Palma Cathedral, and if you want to relax for awhile the island offers upwards of 70 magnificent beaches for you to lay back and soak up the sun.

In Portugal the ports of Lisbon and Funchal await. Lisbon, Portugal’s capital city has something for the whole family to enjoy. Explore St. George’s Castle, Jeronimo’s Monastery, or Belem Tower. Ancient curiosities abound in the Gulbenkian Museum. If you have kids you must make time for a visit to the Oceanarium where all manner of marine life from sharks to cute Antarctic penguins can be seen. One of the world’s largest aquariums the Oceanarium stands out against the ancient stonework of the rest of the city, and is one of the most state of the art facilities you’ll see anywhere in the Western Mediterranean.

On Funchal you enjoy a different sort of adventure. Arrange a shore excursion to climb Picos de Barcelos. This peak is 1,200 feet high and offers a magnificent view of all of Funchal. If you don’t want quite that much exertion on your cruise vacation (and who can blame you?) why not make a visit to see Colombo’s Statue in Santa Catarina Park or take a relaxing stroll through the botanical garden of Quinta das Cruzes.

Last, but certainly not least we have Italy. The choices here are too numerous to describe at length. Rome will be at the top of most people’s itinerary with The Colosseum, St. Peter’s Basilica and Vatican City, the Trevi Fountain and the Arch of Constantine just a few of the major highlights of this historic city. If you’ve been to Rome before why not take a trip to Florence instead? Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria and the Uffizi Museum are must-sees in this beautiful city, and if you are this close you shouldn’t forget to take the tour to Pisa where you can see the world famous Leaning Tower of Pisa in all its glory.

Again, these are just a few of the highlights of a Western Mediterranean cruise. A trip through this spectacular region will only whet your appetite and you will find yourself wanting to return again and again to further explore the culture and history of these magnificent ancient cities.