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THE TALENT BEHIND THE MUSIC OF CHINA’S ECLECTIC FILMS

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The film industries of China and the US are working together more now than ever before. Contrasting any idea that this union might be detrimental to either, the increased consumer base for films is leading to a much greater previously untapped international market for both sides of this equation. Of course, the creativity spurred by artist of both countries collaborating is a new wellspring of ideas and sharing of approaches. Whether in front of the camera or behind the scenes, skilled creatives are manifesting a number of productions that are both a commercial and critical success. We see many of these here in the States but a glimpse into those which are marketed in China prove that our American artists fare just as well overseas. At the heart of this union are the talented professionals with an understanding of the process in both countries and the ability to communicate easily between the two. Music Editor/Music Producer Fei Yu is the ultra-talented link between China and Hollywoo...

Interview with actress and filmmaker Teresa Scarborough

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Teresa Scarborough was born on January 20, 1981 in Irving, Texas, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for Not Alone (2017), Room 414 (2017) and Jim (2018). "My dream is to walk the path less taken. I've never been one to have things just handed to me. I believe that you have to work for what you really want, and that no matter how good you think you are there's always someone better. That just makes me work harder. I believe in chasing down those dreams inside you, and going headstrong into them. No matter the outcome, in the end, you'll have had one hell of a story. Who is Teresa Scarborough? What is your expertise and strengths? Teresa Scarborough is a dreamer. I’ve never been one to just accept that what we have in front of us is all that life has to offer. I guess you could say I’ve always had my head in the clouds, and that what most people would think is crazy, like being an actress or musician, or any artist that is, seems normal to me. I’...

Tigran Mutafyan Shows How To Truly Get Inside the Comic Book Masters of the Sun

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While they have their own “lanes” in which they thrive, artists of different mediums sometimes work together to explore new areas and manifest new creations. Cinematographer Tigran Mutafyan has worked with will.i.am and the Black Eyed Peas on music videos numerous times. When Will wrote the script for a new Marvel comic book, the DP was tapped to collaborate with animators to create an innovative way of presenting a story to comic fans via Virtual Reality. The project would not only prove groundbreaking for comic books but would also result in Tigran working with some of the biggest names in music and movies. It was the desire of Will and the Black Eyed Peas to place audiences inside the comic book, immersing them in an experience like never before. Music and message would all be a part of Masters of the Sun and Mutafyan would be in charge of pioneering the means to do this. What began as a fifteen cent paper publication has evolved into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (founder Stan Le...

INNOVATION WITH TRADITION: ALEXANDER BAYBARIN

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Among the many investigators of natural remedies for health and wellness, the use of Banya is becoming more common. This traditional Russian treatment has long been established in its country of origin (dating back as far is the mid 900’s AD, possibly earlier by some accounts) but in recent years has found its way to England and Japan. For those seeking chemical free treatment, Banya has become quite popular. Banya (which refers to the treatment as well as the structure in which it takes place) is the use of dry and moist heat to cleanse the body’s systems. The most important ingredient in the process is the steam master, of which Alexander Baybarin is one of the most notable in the world. Dmitry Belyaev founded ArtKelo in 2009 and approached Baybarin to help him design this revolutionary approach to Banya. ArtKelo was established in Northern part of the Karelian republic of Russia, inside the Arctic Circle. The Dry Standing Arctic Pine (known as KELO) essential to this new approach i...

MAKING THE STARS BEAUTIFUL IN AUSTRALIA

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Society and academia can have all of the nature vs. nurture arguments they like, Lauren Mackellar knows the truth; it’s both and neither. That is to say, the determination of the human spirit supersedes all factors. Mackellar is an admired and envied hairstylist to the stars in Australia who is from a small town that neither embraced or was deeply interested in high fashion or the hair and beauty that walks hand in hand with it in the entertainment/celebrity world. Alexandra (in north-east Victoria, Australia) did have one young tomboy who found herself suddenly obsessed with magazines from a young age though, and was definitely interested in the more “girly” stuff like hair and makeup. When a popular TV series filmed just across the fence of her family’s yard, it planted the seed of interest in film and TV that would set Lauren upon the course to become a hairstylist and working with the actors on these types of productions. Besides giving her a ringside seat to the entertainment wor...

Othman Sidqui: Maintaining The Jewel Dynasty

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Sidqui is one of the few jewelers who has been able to carve a niche for himself in the competitive Jewelry industry. In just a few years after graduating from the University of Nantes and choosing to follow his family tradition, he is certain that he’s an established force in the artistry industry. According to him, he went back to school to expand his knowledge and become a much better jeweler. The jeweler who comes from a generation of jewelers in Morocco has ensured that his works carry on the legacy of his family. This is noticeable in his keen interest in details, he has a hands-on approach to every job that he takes on. He is the product of the traditional workshops of the historical city of Essaouira where Muslims and Jews wrote their radiant biography together, to the sophisticated workshops of Casablanca. Inspired by his father, El Habib Sidqui launched his first jewelry line in 2008, called “Pierres Mano by Othman Sidque”. Just after rounding up yet another training ...

Boutique Beach All Inclusive Diving Hotel

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Boutique Beach is designed, built and run by Romney Drury, a British diver, who loved this area so much, she gave up her job in the UK to be able to offer divers a wonderful experience for a much more economical price than previously possible in resort diving. The hotel is located on Dhigurah which is in the famous whale shark area in the South Ari Atoll. The hotel is located just 2 minutes from the beach of Dhigurah. It’s a marine protected area from the government, where WHALE SHARK & MANTA RAYs are seen every day. Dhigurah has been awarded the "Top island award 2016" at Guesthouse conference. What new opportunities does it bring for diving enthusiasts for Dhigurah to be awarded the "top island award 2016"?  There are many new guest houses opening on Dhigurah opening up an affordable way for divers to experience probably the best diving area in Maldives. All year round whale shark and manta sightings together with amazing thila dives make this area ...