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Himalaya Entertainment is excited to announce the special screening of “Builders of the Silicon Dream,” a groundbreaking feature documentary film directed by Tony Shyu. The film will be screened in San Jose, the heart of Silicon Valley, with free tickets available for reservation.
A Silicon Valley story that's never been told before, “Builders of the Silicon Dream” chronicles the profound impact early Asian immigrants have had on the growth of Silicon Valley and the global tech economy. It delves into the complexities of assimilation and identity in America, exploring themes of immigration, innovation, economic symbiosis, and cultural integration. Through personal anecdotes, historical context, and expert commentary, the documentary sheds light on the individuals who have shaped the global tech economy from the 1960s to the present day.
Director Tony Shyu, known for his award-winning PBS film “The Race Epidemic,” brings his unique vision and storytelling prowess to this project. The...
A Silicon Valley story that's never been told before, “Builders of the Silicon Dream” chronicles the profound impact early Asian immigrants have had on the growth of Silicon Valley and the global tech economy. It delves into the complexities of assimilation and identity in America, exploring themes of immigration, innovation, economic symbiosis, and cultural integration. Through personal anecdotes, historical context, and expert commentary, the documentary sheds light on the individuals who have shaped the global tech economy from the 1960s to the present day.
Director Tony Shyu, known for his award-winning PBS film “The Race Epidemic,” brings his unique vision and storytelling prowess to this project. The...
- 5/30/2024
- by Suzie Cho
- AsianMoviePulse
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Fox Entertainment has greenlit “Rescue: Hi-Surf,” a Hawaiian lifeguard drama from “Shameless” producer John Wells and “Outsiders” writer Matt Kester. The series will be co-produced by Warner Bros. Television and is set to debut sometime in the 2023-2024 season.
According to the official synopsis from Fox, “‘Rescue: Hi Surf’ is an action-packed drama that follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world.”
“Each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking first-responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle.” Kester will write the first episode with Wells directing the first two episodes.
“I’ve lived on the North Shore of O‘ahu for most of my life, and these are our heroes, the most extraordinary extreme athletes anywhere,” said Kester.
According to the official synopsis from Fox, “‘Rescue: Hi Surf’ is an action-packed drama that follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world.”
“Each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking first-responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle.” Kester will write the first episode with Wells directing the first two episodes.
“I’ve lived on the North Shore of O‘ahu for most of my life, and these are our heroes, the most extraordinary extreme athletes anywhere,” said Kester.
- 4/28/2023
- by Charna Flam, Sophia Scorziello and McKinley Franklin
- Variety Film + TV
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The program of the CAAMFest included also the documentary „The Race Epidemic“ by Tony Shyu. His film is inspired by the newly experienced hostility again Asian-Americans in the US. Shyu created a film that gives a lot of background on Asian immigration in the USA. It also tries to understand why, with the outbreak of the Corona virus, the opinion on Asian-Americans shifted. Why did the society use them as scapegoats for their frustration.
Shyu gives a lot of answers to these questions. None of them, though, are very satisfying. With Corona came up verbal and physical attacks against members of the Asian-American community. One of the trigger is most probably the rhetoric used by former president Trump himself. By referring to Corona as the Chinese virus, he explicitly manipulated the public opinion.
It’s hard to watch the pictures in which some white folks insult and beat others. They...
Shyu gives a lot of answers to these questions. None of them, though, are very satisfying. With Corona came up verbal and physical attacks against members of the Asian-American community. One of the trigger is most probably the rhetoric used by former president Trump himself. By referring to Corona as the Chinese virus, he explicitly manipulated the public opinion.
It’s hard to watch the pictures in which some white folks insult and beat others. They...
- 5/14/2021
- by Teresa Vena
- AsianMoviePulse
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Crass, cheap and commercially blotto, "Tequila Body Shots" is notable for resurrecting and trying to exploit almost every unflattering cliche of Mexico -- from gastronomical eruptions to corrupt police -- while its lily-white protagonists encounter magical healers, seductive wenches and vengeful, macho ghosts.
The feature debut of commercial director Tony Shyu -- who also wrote the screenplay -- "Tequila" has a timely aspect in that one of the leads is an insufferably geeky "Star Wars" fan who at one point says to his object of desire, "You have so much more Force". Nonetheless, only a trickle of ticket-buyers will imbibe this watered-down margarita of a comedy.
Three brainless caballeros, Johnny (Joey Lawrence), Paul (Nathan Anderson) and Al (Josh Marchette) are booze- and babe-hungry dudes with little experience in women or strong drink. Hanging out at a bar, they try to dodge bespectacled Ted Robert Patrick Benedict), one of those forever optimistic losers who makes the cooler character nervous because he boldly if unsuccessfully pursues the ladies.
They meet Tamlyn (Dru Mouser), Angela (Jennifer Lyons) and Linda (Senta Moses), who are planning to attend the same Halloween party in Mexico our heroes are headed for. In the film's weak horror-movie subplot, Tamlyn has weird visions and an old boyfriend with a short temper, both of which figure later in the story.
Out for a stroll in Mexico, two of the three guys are suffering from eating fish tacos when they meet Doc (Henry Darrow), who prescribes specially concocted tequila drinks. Unafflicted Johnny is given another kind of brew that will help him in his love life. As a result he can hear the thoughts of people around him, and becomes aware that something evil is after Tamlyn.
Stephanie Arellano lends a little, much-needed sexiness as a friendly waitress who turns out to be involved somehow with the "return of Hector," a legendary hothead (Rene L. Moreno) who killed his wife and rises from the grave every Day of the Dead to repeat his crime of passion.
Among the principals, Mouser makes the strongest impression -- but that's not saying much for a film that haphazardly builds to its dubious payoff, a tequila-dribbling-from-their-lips kiss between her character and Lawrence's.
TEQUILA BODY SHOTS
Heartland Releasing
Himalaya Entertainment
Writer-director: Tony Shyu
Producers: Tony Shyu, Jong Shyu
Director of photography: Lawrence Schweich
Production designer: Peter Kanter
Editor: Pam Raymer
Costume designer: Elaine Montalvo
Music: Shayne Fair, Larry Herbstritt
Color/stereo
Cast:
Johnny: Joey Lawrence
Tamlyn: Dru Mouser
Paul: Nathan Anderson
Ted: Robert Patrick Benedict
Al: Josh Marchette
Angela: Jennifer Lyons
Linda: Senta Moses
Running time -- 97 minutes
MPAA rating: R...
The feature debut of commercial director Tony Shyu -- who also wrote the screenplay -- "Tequila" has a timely aspect in that one of the leads is an insufferably geeky "Star Wars" fan who at one point says to his object of desire, "You have so much more Force". Nonetheless, only a trickle of ticket-buyers will imbibe this watered-down margarita of a comedy.
Three brainless caballeros, Johnny (Joey Lawrence), Paul (Nathan Anderson) and Al (Josh Marchette) are booze- and babe-hungry dudes with little experience in women or strong drink. Hanging out at a bar, they try to dodge bespectacled Ted Robert Patrick Benedict), one of those forever optimistic losers who makes the cooler character nervous because he boldly if unsuccessfully pursues the ladies.
They meet Tamlyn (Dru Mouser), Angela (Jennifer Lyons) and Linda (Senta Moses), who are planning to attend the same Halloween party in Mexico our heroes are headed for. In the film's weak horror-movie subplot, Tamlyn has weird visions and an old boyfriend with a short temper, both of which figure later in the story.
Out for a stroll in Mexico, two of the three guys are suffering from eating fish tacos when they meet Doc (Henry Darrow), who prescribes specially concocted tequila drinks. Unafflicted Johnny is given another kind of brew that will help him in his love life. As a result he can hear the thoughts of people around him, and becomes aware that something evil is after Tamlyn.
Stephanie Arellano lends a little, much-needed sexiness as a friendly waitress who turns out to be involved somehow with the "return of Hector," a legendary hothead (Rene L. Moreno) who killed his wife and rises from the grave every Day of the Dead to repeat his crime of passion.
Among the principals, Mouser makes the strongest impression -- but that's not saying much for a film that haphazardly builds to its dubious payoff, a tequila-dribbling-from-their-lips kiss between her character and Lawrence's.
TEQUILA BODY SHOTS
Heartland Releasing
Himalaya Entertainment
Writer-director: Tony Shyu
Producers: Tony Shyu, Jong Shyu
Director of photography: Lawrence Schweich
Production designer: Peter Kanter
Editor: Pam Raymer
Costume designer: Elaine Montalvo
Music: Shayne Fair, Larry Herbstritt
Color/stereo
Cast:
Johnny: Joey Lawrence
Tamlyn: Dru Mouser
Paul: Nathan Anderson
Ted: Robert Patrick Benedict
Al: Josh Marchette
Angela: Jennifer Lyons
Linda: Senta Moses
Running time -- 97 minutes
MPAA rating: R...
- 5/10/1999
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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