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05-12-2008, 09:29 AM
Premieres May 5, 2008
Mondays, 9pm PT/ET
Movies for the ImaginAsian is iaTV's primetime film block, featuring films from all over Asia, from Bollywood hits to Chinese kung-fu movies and Korean favorites. Enjoy world-class movies without leaving your home! This month's movie selection includes:
Daddy's Last Run
Premieres May 5, 2008
Masumi, a middle-aged working man and running enthusiast, enjoys his place at his company by running marathons under their sponsorship. However, when the company's athletic budget is threatened due to the Japanese recession, Masumi needs one last shot at running for his family's future. Starring legendary musician Eikichi Yazawa and directed by Yojiro Takita, this heartwarming comedy takes a look at life at Japan during the tumultuous mid-'90s in Japan.
Peppermint Candy
Premieres May 12, 2008
Peppermint Candy starts in the present with bitter, dissolute businessman, Yong-ho (Kyung-gu Sol), standing on a bridge ready to commit suicide. What follows is a story told in reverse chronological order about a man's tortured and tumultuous life. Rewinding from Yong-ho?s life as a ruined businessman, back to his days as a police officer and even further back to his childhood, Peppermint Candy shows how easy it is for people to lose themselves at the hands of a brutal and oppressive government. Acclaimed director Chang-dong Lee has created an internationally acclaimed film that tracks one man's emotionally devastating personal odyssey as well as providing subtle commentary on 20th-century Korean history.
Singles
Premieres May 19, 2008
Na Nan (Jang Jin Young) has known his best pals Dong-Mi (Um Jung-Hwa) and Jung-Joon (Lee Bum-Soo) since childhood, and now the trio is exploring the world of being single together. Their friendship is jeopardized when Dong-Mi and Jung-Joon have a one-night stand! Should they pretend it never happened? Should Na Nan accept a marriage proposal from the charming Soo-Heon just because she is in her late twenties? Smart, sexy, and sophisticated, Singles is a winning and wildly entertaining look at the joy, heartache, and undeniable excitement of being young and unattached.
Beat Kids
Premieres May 26, 2008
Schoolboy Eiji (Takahiro Moriguchi) is recruited for percussion duties by the fetching Nanao (Saki Aibu), a fellow student and jazz prodigy who runs a marching band at their Osaka school. Guided by his talent and his chaste love for Nanao, Eiji learns to cope with his dysfunctional life.
Premieres May 11, 2008
Sundays, 5pm PT
Explore the world with ImaginAsian TV's new documentary block, Docs Imported, featuring a variety of fascinating documentaries from China, Singapore, and more! This month's lineup of new documentaries includes:
Born Female
Premieres May 11, 2008
Nishkant Shrivastava had one regret in his life: being too late to save a young Nepalese girl from prostitution. He and his brothers decided to make a career out of fighting trafficking, AIDS, and female foeticide by starting the NGO, Shakti Vahini. Fighting against the apathy of social service agencies and the authorities, the three brothers work to rescue girls from their abductors, teach prostitutes about AIDS prevention, and warn villagers about con men in the trafficking trade.
Little Heroes of Asia
Premieres May 18, 2008
Budhia and Pooja are India's child prodigies in the athletic world, but with fame also comes the controversy of child exploitation and mismanagement of their lives. This documentary looks critically at these issues, especially for Budhia, who is caught in the political game between the authorities and his coach. Will his potential and talent be wasted completely?
The Oliver Twists of Asia
Premieres May 25, 2008
They started working on the streets at a mere six years of age. Leaving behind the warmth and familiarity of their village life, they followed strangers into a hostile city environment to find work to support themselves and send money back home to their parents. This documentary follows the lives of the street children of Indonesia - their innocence, courage, and determination to survive amidst all odds against them.
The Skinheads of Asia
Premieres June 1, 2008
Hadi became a skinhead when he was in his twenties. Not ashamed or apologetic about his chosen lifestyle, he talks openly about being an Asian skinhead. But skinheads are usually typecast as white racist males. Where does an Asian skinhead fit in? This documentary offers astonishing insight into a group of Asians who have deliberately chosen a lifestyle that marginalizes them from mainstream society.
See what's cookin' with:
Premieres May 8, 2008
Thursdays, 9pm PT
Flavor of China is a top-level competition featuring 48 of the most successful chefs of Chinese cuisine from all over the world. Contestants use their skills and techniques to compete with each other, while demonstrating the unique essence of Chinese cuisine. At the end, only one winner will be crowned in the grand finale competition.
Premieres May 15, 2008
Thursdays, 4:30pm PT
Eye for a Guy is a reality show about ten single, attractive guys who are charming, intelligent, and confident enough to believe they have what it takes to get any girl. Each week, the guys will work on their game and try to outmaneuver each other to win the heart of Rachel, an attractive, outgoing, and very single young woman. At the end of six weeks, only one man will be left standing.
Explore Asia with:
Premieres April 28, 2008
Mondays - Fridays, 11:30am PT
Korea Sparkling features the top ten travel itineraries in Korea, as selected by the Korean Ministry of Culture and Tourism. In each episode, a popular Korean entertainer hosts the program and introduces the choice travel destinations within each itinerary, raising interest in Korea and its sparkling culture, highlighting Korean cultural events such as regional festivals, and showing the filming locations of well-known Korean dramas.
Premieres May 5, 2008
Mondays, 4:30pm PT
With a breath of fresh air and a bounce in her step, host Anita Kapoor (best known from MTV and Discovery's Travel and Living) is back with Bare Beauty. Taking inspiration from traditional beauty rituals and secrets, Anita finds out that natural beauty is still the most effective kind.
Premieres May 16, 2008
Fridays, 4:30pm PT
Korea Sparkling features the top ten travel itineraries in Korea, as selected by the Korean Ministry of Culture and Tourism. In each episode, a popular Korean entertainer hosts the program and introduces the choice travel destinations within each itinerary, raising interest in Korea and its sparkling culture, highlighting Korean cultural events such as regional festivals, and showing the filming locations of well-known Korean dramas.
Laugh out loud with:
Premieres May 6, 2008
Tuesdays, 4:30pm PT
Get ready for a new sitcom that will keep you laughing week after week. Set in ancient China, House of Chow follows Justice Chow and his family as he takes up his new posting as magistrate of Baoshu Town. Catch the adventures of Justice Chow; his mother, Madam Chow; and his young femme fatale sister, Snow Chow, as they settle into Baoshu Town alongside their colorful and wacky neighbors.
Tune in to iaTV now! For a complete schedule click here, or visit www.iatv.tv
Mondays, 9pm PT/ET
Movies for the ImaginAsian is iaTV's primetime film block, featuring films from all over Asia, from Bollywood hits to Chinese kung-fu movies and Korean favorites. Enjoy world-class movies without leaving your home! This month's movie selection includes:
Daddy's Last Run
Premieres May 5, 2008
Masumi, a middle-aged working man and running enthusiast, enjoys his place at his company by running marathons under their sponsorship. However, when the company's athletic budget is threatened due to the Japanese recession, Masumi needs one last shot at running for his family's future. Starring legendary musician Eikichi Yazawa and directed by Yojiro Takita, this heartwarming comedy takes a look at life at Japan during the tumultuous mid-'90s in Japan.
Peppermint Candy
Premieres May 12, 2008
Peppermint Candy starts in the present with bitter, dissolute businessman, Yong-ho (Kyung-gu Sol), standing on a bridge ready to commit suicide. What follows is a story told in reverse chronological order about a man's tortured and tumultuous life. Rewinding from Yong-ho?s life as a ruined businessman, back to his days as a police officer and even further back to his childhood, Peppermint Candy shows how easy it is for people to lose themselves at the hands of a brutal and oppressive government. Acclaimed director Chang-dong Lee has created an internationally acclaimed film that tracks one man's emotionally devastating personal odyssey as well as providing subtle commentary on 20th-century Korean history.
Singles
Premieres May 19, 2008
Na Nan (Jang Jin Young) has known his best pals Dong-Mi (Um Jung-Hwa) and Jung-Joon (Lee Bum-Soo) since childhood, and now the trio is exploring the world of being single together. Their friendship is jeopardized when Dong-Mi and Jung-Joon have a one-night stand! Should they pretend it never happened? Should Na Nan accept a marriage proposal from the charming Soo-Heon just because she is in her late twenties? Smart, sexy, and sophisticated, Singles is a winning and wildly entertaining look at the joy, heartache, and undeniable excitement of being young and unattached.
Beat Kids
Premieres May 26, 2008
Schoolboy Eiji (Takahiro Moriguchi) is recruited for percussion duties by the fetching Nanao (Saki Aibu), a fellow student and jazz prodigy who runs a marching band at their Osaka school. Guided by his talent and his chaste love for Nanao, Eiji learns to cope with his dysfunctional life.
Premieres May 11, 2008
Sundays, 5pm PT
Explore the world with ImaginAsian TV's new documentary block, Docs Imported, featuring a variety of fascinating documentaries from China, Singapore, and more! This month's lineup of new documentaries includes:
Born Female
Premieres May 11, 2008
Nishkant Shrivastava had one regret in his life: being too late to save a young Nepalese girl from prostitution. He and his brothers decided to make a career out of fighting trafficking, AIDS, and female foeticide by starting the NGO, Shakti Vahini. Fighting against the apathy of social service agencies and the authorities, the three brothers work to rescue girls from their abductors, teach prostitutes about AIDS prevention, and warn villagers about con men in the trafficking trade.
Little Heroes of Asia
Premieres May 18, 2008
Budhia and Pooja are India's child prodigies in the athletic world, but with fame also comes the controversy of child exploitation and mismanagement of their lives. This documentary looks critically at these issues, especially for Budhia, who is caught in the political game between the authorities and his coach. Will his potential and talent be wasted completely?
The Oliver Twists of Asia
Premieres May 25, 2008
They started working on the streets at a mere six years of age. Leaving behind the warmth and familiarity of their village life, they followed strangers into a hostile city environment to find work to support themselves and send money back home to their parents. This documentary follows the lives of the street children of Indonesia - their innocence, courage, and determination to survive amidst all odds against them.
The Skinheads of Asia
Premieres June 1, 2008
Hadi became a skinhead when he was in his twenties. Not ashamed or apologetic about his chosen lifestyle, he talks openly about being an Asian skinhead. But skinheads are usually typecast as white racist males. Where does an Asian skinhead fit in? This documentary offers astonishing insight into a group of Asians who have deliberately chosen a lifestyle that marginalizes them from mainstream society.
See what's cookin' with:
Premieres May 8, 2008
Thursdays, 9pm PT
Flavor of China is a top-level competition featuring 48 of the most successful chefs of Chinese cuisine from all over the world. Contestants use their skills and techniques to compete with each other, while demonstrating the unique essence of Chinese cuisine. At the end, only one winner will be crowned in the grand finale competition.
Premieres May 15, 2008
Thursdays, 4:30pm PT
Eye for a Guy is a reality show about ten single, attractive guys who are charming, intelligent, and confident enough to believe they have what it takes to get any girl. Each week, the guys will work on their game and try to outmaneuver each other to win the heart of Rachel, an attractive, outgoing, and very single young woman. At the end of six weeks, only one man will be left standing.
Explore Asia with:
Premieres April 28, 2008
Mondays - Fridays, 11:30am PT
Korea Sparkling features the top ten travel itineraries in Korea, as selected by the Korean Ministry of Culture and Tourism. In each episode, a popular Korean entertainer hosts the program and introduces the choice travel destinations within each itinerary, raising interest in Korea and its sparkling culture, highlighting Korean cultural events such as regional festivals, and showing the filming locations of well-known Korean dramas.
Premieres May 5, 2008
Mondays, 4:30pm PT
With a breath of fresh air and a bounce in her step, host Anita Kapoor (best known from MTV and Discovery's Travel and Living) is back with Bare Beauty. Taking inspiration from traditional beauty rituals and secrets, Anita finds out that natural beauty is still the most effective kind.
Premieres May 16, 2008
Fridays, 4:30pm PT
Korea Sparkling features the top ten travel itineraries in Korea, as selected by the Korean Ministry of Culture and Tourism. In each episode, a popular Korean entertainer hosts the program and introduces the choice travel destinations within each itinerary, raising interest in Korea and its sparkling culture, highlighting Korean cultural events such as regional festivals, and showing the filming locations of well-known Korean dramas.
Laugh out loud with:
Premieres May 6, 2008
Tuesdays, 4:30pm PT
Get ready for a new sitcom that will keep you laughing week after week. Set in ancient China, House of Chow follows Justice Chow and his family as he takes up his new posting as magistrate of Baoshu Town. Catch the adventures of Justice Chow; his mother, Madam Chow; and his young femme fatale sister, Snow Chow, as they settle into Baoshu Town alongside their colorful and wacky neighbors.
Tune in to iaTV now! For a complete schedule click here, or visit www.iatv.tv