Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee. Two of the most influential martial arts film stars that the world has known. However, between the two of these martial arts stars, who has created the bigger impact on the kung fu film industry? In other words, who is the king of martial arts films? Bruce Lee, or 李小龙 [...]

On March 10, JPOP sensation JIN AKANISHI came to town for his JAPONICANA World Tour, held at Vancouver’s The Centre of Performing Arts. The show opened with guest performers Emmalyn Estrada, and Joseph Vincent, to fire up the crowd in anticipation for Jin’s appearance. With the appearance of the two guests artists to build up [...]

The trailer for the supernatural Chinese film, Painted Skin 2 (aka Painted Skin: The Resurrection) has just been released. Taking over the director’s seat from the original 2008 film, Wuershan brings a new interpretation of Pu Songling’s original classic tale Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio. The synopsis of the film according to Twitchfilms is:  According [...]

Popular Taiwanese artist Show Luo is often called “Asia’s Dance King” by Taiwanese media. Luo has been highly successful in Asian film, TV, music and hosting. Luo has been producing albums since 2003. His most recent album, 9ood Show, is his 9th one. Luo has sung alongside Sammi Cheng, Stephanie Sun, Jolin Tsai, Twins, Elva [...]

Rugby sevens, also known as seven-a-side or VIIs, is a variant of rugby union in which teams are made up of seven players, instead of the usual 15, with shorter matches. Rugby sevens is administered by the International Rugby Board (IRB), the body responsible for rugby union worldwide. Held annually every year, the Hong Kong [...]

AX3 strives to bring YOU, our loyal readers, connected to local Vancouver Asian entertainment pop culture events, be it singing contests, concerts or shows and this time we’re introducing you to the biggest K-POP show here in Vancouver “I AM KPOP STAR”  produced by BBANANA Production. This is a very exciting show because it will mark [...]

The Chinese advertising agency, NeochaEDGE, has worked with a variety of commercial clients since its creation in 2006. Working with adidas for its latest adidas ORIGINALS campaign, the result has drawn attention worldwide for its unique approach. Fittingly titled “China ORIGINALS”, this campaign features local Chinese creative talents that embodies the meaning and spirit of [...]

Last week, two huge collaborations were announced and released in streetwear boutiques all over the world. Comme des Garçons teamed up with Supreme to bring a series of polka-dot inspired pieces. The simplicity of the Comme des Garçons brand fused nicely with Supreme’s signature “box-logo” on T-shirts, dress shirts, hoodies, and hats. On the other [...]

22 Chinese authors sue Apple, claiming that Apple has been selling their work in the App Store without license. The authors are seeking a total of 23 million RMB ($3.6 mil CAD) in compensation. According to the claimants, 59 pirated creations are being sold in the App Store. An Apple spokesperson assured the public that [...]

GD & TOP duo collaboration from the popular KPOP sensation Big Bang makes headlines again as they are featured in Pixie Lott’s single “Dancing on My Own” from her Japanese edition of her second studio album “Young Foolish Happy”. Chemistry totally works  in this song between Pixie and the South Korean duo, as GD&TOP  shows [...]

Studio Ghibli, well known for their unique animation style and timeless classic films, such as My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away, have just produced a commercial for Nisshin Seifun Group, a Japanese food and manufacturer. The commercial has been inspired by the the traditional Japanese brush painting style, sumi-e. It features Konyara and Ko-Konyara, two [...]

Liberatum Hong Kong will be coming together with international cultural icons, leaders and claim artists mind in Hong Kong. They will aim to connect them with other counterparts of Asia be means of captivating programs which aim to capture and open global minds. Liberatum Hong Kong promises to be a mesmerising festival of art, design, [...]

Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany Hwang is the cover girl for the April edition of “Vogue Girl Korea” The ladies of Girls’ Generation are no amateurs in the game of endorsements. They have been frequently sought after to endorse various commodities from classy handbags to healthy vitamin drinks and even high-tech computer processors. Amongst the heap of [...]

The 13th Annual YOURS Charity Singing Contest successfully came to an end on March 17, 2012, with the crowning of yet another local young talent. Held at the River Rock Casino, the show kicked off with a guest performance by a local artist, Yuen Mak and members of Artistic Space Studio, showcasing some of their [...]