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An English lesson for our Japanese friends....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-QNWpJaiY0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5qoMfBJUeI



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Language Guy -

Wow, this is great!

Thanks for the post.










Gestalt -

That's going to be going through my head all day now! "Spare Me My life!".."Spare Me My
Life.."..catchy..










flameproof -

The first tought is of course and absolutely rightly so, silly.

But I have to admit that it's extremely catchy and may even work. I can't stop thinking "is the
taxi on its way......."










芳芳 -

"let me off at the neckessete corner"

"take anything you want" "take anything you want" "take anything you want" "take anything you
want".....is that really something to say ? Could be dansgerously interpreted...(especially if in
the situation the girl says it in dancing like in the video )












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southerner -

As I assume most of you out there are foreigners, I'm surprised you would watch it. Simply, the
humour in the drama primarily comes from a recognition of classic and contemporary Chinese culture
in China, opposed to Taiwan. I read this on Wikipedia it was broadcast in Taiwan, and the audience
rating was miserably low for that matter. You don't watch it, when you don't understand. However
if you like it, you must understand what the characters are getting at. That's something. How did
you manage to do it?



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roddy -

How many people get all the references in, say, the Simpsons? I've no doubt I miss a lot of what's
going on, but there's still plenty I do pick up, and you don't need a huge amount of cultural
knowledge to spot stuff like references to search engines, a plan to IPO, parodies of adverts,
reality talent shows, etc.










southerner -

It depends. Say you laugh when it's in reference to Chinese ads, because you've developed
familiarity with them. Now you mention it, I like that episode where two girls competed for
老白, making references to ads for products such as 雕牌洗衣粉. That was very smart and
funny.










ChugokuOtaku -

finished watching My Own Swordsman a couple weeks back
probably by far the most creative/original comedy serious out of mainland China I've seen to date

You'd have to be part of Generation Y growing up in mainland China to understand most of what's
going on in the series. I remember watching a talk show where they invited the actors and director
of 武林外传, braking it down, discussion the different aspects of the series. One thing they
talked about was a list of "requirement" in order to completely understand the series, all
references included, etc...
I don't think I know a single person who matched all criteria on that list

they mentioned:
familiarity mainland talk shows
up to date on Mandarin/Canto-pop(pretty sure they even had a song form the late '80s in there)
knowledgable with colloquialisms in regional Chinese dialects(no wonder they didn't get it in
Taiwan)
up to date with mainland Chinese TV commercials
having read Jin Yong's WuXia novels
handful of classic Chinese lit including 四大名著(for all reference 秀才 makes)
and to top it all off, Level 4 English comprehension.

never the less, it's a great show
my two favorite episodes are the one where 佟掌柜's father came to take her back(the way he
talked in his dialect floored me, everything had to do with a horse), and also the one where
无双 and 芙蓉 took on each other in 展堂's show










renzhe -

Unfortunately, I'm way too crap to follow this one

Kudos to all of you who can understand everything, I'll need some serious practice










roddy -

Ha ha, how pleased am I - I appear to have got hold to the plain text transcripts for the ENTIRE
SERIES!!!!!

I'll probably never even use it, but I'm going to attach it here as I'm sure many of us will want
to download it and let it gather dust on our hard drives. Will also clip out the first one and add
it to the relevant First Episode topic.

Noticed it while searching on emule, took weeks to download as only a couple of people seemed to
have it. Finally finished today. Can't testify to its accuracy, but a quick look didn't throw up
any issues.

The .txt file is fairly chunky at just under 2MB.










Shadowdh -

Thanks for that Roddy, I am indeed going to let this gather dust on my hard drive and go out to
get the series...












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Adrian -

Hello,

Which hotels would you highly recommend I stay at in Shenzhen, Wuhan, Nanjing, Beijing, Nanning?

I am looking at a budget 3 star hotel. Something reasonable at around $300 RMB a night.

What is the law stating brining Chinese girls to my hotel? I have a few friends that I like to
give them gifts I bought but can these girls stay at my hotel? Is there any law that says you
can't?

What is the duty free limits and other restrictions China has. How much money can I bring in? What
can I bring in and what can't I bring in?

Thanks.



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flameproof -

There are so many hotels in that price range. Hard to give any suggestion.

Girls in the room are usually no problem. But you will have to do some explaining when you come in
a prostitution raid. Hotels usually have a "23:00 visitors deadline", which is usually not
enforced.

As far as I remember you can bring in RMB6000, again, it's seldom checked.

I have heard they got tough on food imports though.










Adrian -

Thanks for your reply. I just hope everything goes well in China. I know they can be pretty strict
or what you can and can not do.

A 3 star raid wouldn't be subjected to a prostitution raid right? I hate prostitution. I just like
this girl and she likes me so I will visit her. I just don't wish to get into any trouble while be
over there.

I might bring in $2000 AUD in cash, about $1000 RMB (if I can get my hold on some, otherwise I'll
probably have to exchange to some RMB at airport for taxi.

I do wish to import some relatively inexpensive jewellery like Opals, I'll be paying around $50
AUD for them each. Around $150 AUD total.

I will pack light as I will buy some clothes in China, I hope they have XXL size for men.

I do not think I will bring any food items into China apart from Listerine Pocketpaks....

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0...CLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

I got some four-ply tissues incase I do find any toilets without toilet paper. I might bring a
small torch along with me too. I will lock my suitcase and carry bag with padlocks. Is there
anything else I should bring?

Thanks.










johnd -



Quote:

I got some four-ply tissues incase I do find any toilets without toilet paper.

If you find any public toilets with toilet paper, let us know!










flameproof -

Adrian
All your points sound very reasonable.

I probably wouldn't bring a padlock, that would be gone too and will just increase your potential
loss. I would bring some sort of money poach for your passport etc.










Magnum -



Quote:

If you find any public toilets with toilet paper, let us know!

Does that mean most toilets in China do not have toilet paper? What do people do when in a
resturant, at school, or when in public places?










flameproof -

Magnum, now you know why it's uncommon to shake hands in China.










md1101 -

lol.. just make sure you always bring some tissues with you. and if you find yourself without you
can usually ask for some from the restaraunt... they may or may not make you pay. just make sure
you dont realise there is no toilet paper when its too late.....










johnd -

People normally carry little packs of tissues for such occasions!

But here's a top tip: if you're ever caught short on the street then head for the nearest McD,
KFC, or upmarket hotel. Alway clean and with paper! IMO, it's the only thing McD is good for.










badr -

I recommend going over to http://elong.net and using that for hotel reservations in those cities.
You will get a decent enough deal and be certain that there's a room waiting for you in the
appropriate are of town.

registration is free and you don't have to pay until you physically show up in the hotel.












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BFC_Peter -

Before the development boom (late 70s) Shenzhen was just a small fishing village so the 'native'
Hakka/Cantonese speakers will be thin on the ground these days.

The vast majority of people living in Shenzhen are migrants (or descendants of) and while the
proportion of migrants who came from Guangdong may be high because of its proximity, it seems to
me inevitable that the language of choice will be Mandarin.

In the businesses that my colleagues and I deal with, Mandarin is understood by all but there are
also plenty of people around who speak and understand Cantonese.



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dynaemu -

I'd really like to live in Shenzhen for a while since I love big cities but I have a question..

Is mandarin or cantonese more spoken there...

thanks!










johnd -

Mandarin is the main language, and even if you meet someone who is a Cantonese speaker, they will
speak Mandarin to you (if it is obvious that you are not Cantonese).










Mugi -



Quote:

Is mandarin or cantonese more spoken there...

Have you read the previous posts?










gougou -



Quote:

Have you read the previous posts?

His post was merged into here by an admin, that's why it might seem a bit out of context. The
correct question would be: did you use the search function?










Mugi -



Quote:

The correct question would be: did you use the search function?

That it would, now that the context is clear.
I retract my initial jab!










roddy -

Yeah, should have posted to point out I'd done that.










zozzen -

To see which dialects are more important in this city of immigrates, take a look on their
offsprings. Almost all kids i met can speak native Cantonese and Mandarin, but in my short
observation, daily conversation in schools is mostly conducted in Cantonese. I think that's
similar to Hong kong that although many people in 60s can't speak good Cantonese, the local
dialect is still overwhelmingly preferred and the trend will keep going in Shenzhen.










Southernjohn -

Someone wrote that a Cantonese speaker will speak Mandarin to you if it is obvious you are not
Cantonese. This is very true. I live in Southern China near the Macau border. On the Mainland, it
can be quite difficult at times to get Cantonese practice. People will frequently express
astonishment at a foreigner speaking Cantonese. It can be a little annoying sometimes when
someone, such as a checkout girl at the supermarket, will begin to speak Cantonese to me and then
when she looks up and sees my white face, she stumbles for a second and then switches over to
Mandarin.
However, when I travel across the border to Macau for business, it is no problem. I can speak
Cantonese and locals do not bat an eyelid. They actually prefer that I speak Cantonese over
Mandarin.

If you are just concerned about communicating, don't worry. You can speak either language. If you
are specifically wondering about getting language practice in Cantonese, you will have to work a
little harder at it.

southernjohn










huisheng -

10 million guest workers make up the dominant population of Shenzhen, the only city in Guangdong,
in which speaking Putonghua is not discriminated. Although the residents more or less speak
Cantonese to a varying degree of fluency. As mentioned above, you more likely get people speak
Mandarin to you in the street scene.












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mrtoga -

I have been trying that for several days on several different computers in Beijing as well badr.
Nothing. I can open my messenger but it will not connect to my hotmail.

Also I am finding all the free proxies I have located are also blocked. Most irritating.



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gato -

Ever since Microsoft rolled out a week or so ago its "Windows Live" web service
(http://login.live.com/), I've been having trouble logging into hotmail. login.live.com seems to
be the central login server for all msn-related sites, but for some reason it is not accessible
from China (or at least it's often inaccessible). hotmail.com itself is accessible, but since you
are redirected to log in at login.live.com, hotmail.com is not useable at the moment.










pandaxiongmao -

https://login.live.com is accessible in Kunming - the Great Firewall blocks it if I get to that
page from hotmail.com, but works just fine if I go there first, then access any other services
that require a MSN passport. Firefox says the connection is reset when I try logging in from
hotmail.com first. So I don't think it is a problem on Microsoft's side.

In any case, if you have another way to access hotmail (such as through Outlook on the PC or
Entourage on the Mac), you can read your hotmail just fine. It is only the web access that is
blocked.










mrtoga -

Amazingly just after posting above I just got access through MSN for the first time this week.....










badr -

since you got access, i suggest setting up a forward on your hotmail so that all received email
can go to another account (gmail is not a bad choice) and make your life (and the transition)
easier.










gato -

Panda's solution works:

(1) log in to https://login.live.com first (this is the new MSN log in)
(2) then go to http://hotmail.com

This should work. For some reason, http://login.live.com (http without the 's') seems to timeout
when hotmail is redirected to live.com for password checking, so you need to go there directly to
log in.

Or you can try logging in through live.com here:
https://login.live.com/login.srf?id=...=2052&_lang=CN












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lungyan -

I have a query if anyone could kindly help. I need to get Chinese citizenship and right of abode
in Hong Kong. I have only a UK passport at present. What's the best way to go about it? Currently
in England at the moment.

Thanks.



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geraldc -

Need more information, how old are you? Do your parents have right of abode in HK? Do they still
have HK ID etc, where were you born etc. Too many variables.

Just look here http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/topical_3_4.htm










lungyan -

I'm 24. No they have uk passports. I have a uk passport too with uk birth on there. Thx.










mlomker -

I think you'll need to marry into the country, then. ;)










lungyan -

Thanks but that ain't the answer I was hoping for surely there's a way?










novemberfog -

I don't think there is another way. If you marry with a Hong Kong native, you can get the "right
of abode", but I think there is no way you can gain citizenship. And if you split with the
guy/girl, I am sure you residence visa would soon be terminated. Seriously though, I am not sure
why you need citizenship, since it is possible to get working visas and what not. Perhaps you are
trying to buy land?










geraldc -

Why do you need citizenship? If you have the right skills, you can get work and live in HK or
China, but citizenship is another question altogether.










md1101 -

china doesnt allow dual citizenship... so you really shouldn't think of revoking your uk passport
for chinese citizenship. that would not be a very wise idea. you'd be giving up so many freedoms
of speech and basic rights that you probably take for granted now. you'll make it much harder to
travel the world as acquiring visa's will be much harder. you should be able to do just as much if
not MUCH more as a uk citizen working in china as opposed to a chinese citizen in china...

the chinese spend years overseas and thousands of dollars to try and change their citizenship.

I DO suppose,however, that you could be a chinese citizen and a british permanent resident which
would allow you to return to england frequently but itd be hard going to other countries...
it still something i wouldn't recommend unless you are sure you absolutely need chinese
citizenship.

why do you need it if i may ask?










gougou -



Quote:

You'd be giving up so many freedoms of speech and basic rights that you probably take for granted
now.

I wasn't aware that these come with your passport.

@OP: If all you needed was permanent residency, check out this page










md1101 -

well.... lets just say, gougou, that youd be less free to do what you want both politically and
personally as a chinese citizen.












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And insiders claim the pregnancy is not a big surprise for the
26-year-old singer and husband Jordan Bratman.

One source says, "She's thrilled. She's feeling wonderful and taking good
care of herself. She's been planning this for a while, so her health is
better than it's ever been.

"Christina's seen women with great careers, like Gwen Stefani, also raise
great kids, and she feels as if she can follow their example."









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Learn Mandarin online - Letters and Blogs

/ Page 11








Letters and Blogs

Updated: 2007-07-03 06:18




10th anniversary

Comment on "Hong Kong celebrates 10th anniversary of handover" (On China
Daily website, July 1)

Hong Kong is stable, developing, and being kept in China.

I only wish Hong Kong a beautiful future.

Stone

On China Daily website


Clean up the water

Comment on "Water quality a major priority" (China Daily, July 2)

Not only these three lakes need to be cleaned up, but also all the
rivers, lakes and seas, as well as the quality of the atmosphere must be
saved from pollution.

Chinese people need the sense of environmental protection. If the cost of
economic development is destroying the environment, though people get
more money, they will never have a chance to live in an environmentally
friendly society.

Kevin

On China Daily website


True wealth

Comments on Liu Shinan's column "A selfless act from pair who have
nothing" ( China Daily, June 27)

Congratulations on another great write on human stories, Mr Liu!

Who are the rich and wealthy? Not the ones sitting behind the wheel of a
BMW or in a big mansion.

These two scrap collectors should be considered the wealthy. Theirs is a
benevolent heart. This is riches.

Twilight

On China Daily website

Indeed, they are true heroes, not only in China but in any country in the
world. Such selflessness would be valued and appreciated everywhere.

The writer is correct that their story should be told all over China. Too
bad it won't be told all over the world because the Western media prefers
to have bad stories about China and its people.

Mopy

On China Daily website

Lacking good education and technical skills, farmers-turned migrant
workers are always thought of as living at the bottom of the social
ladder.

However, the report should boost our spirits because the human being's
development needs not only money but also kindness.

Optimatic

On China Daily website


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Chinese Tutor - "Transformers" starlet making "Friends"

ENTERTAINMENT / Movies






"Transformers" starlet making "Friends"


Updated: 2007-06-29 18:17



LOS ANGELES - Maxim magazine covergirl Megan Fox, who is generating buzz
with her starring role opposite Shia LaBeouf in "Transformers," has
joined the cast of "How to Lose Friends and Alienate People."



Fox joins a cast that includes Simon Pegg, Kirsten Dunst, Jeff Bridges
and Danny Huston in the story about the disastrous stint of a
contributing editor (Pegg) at a magazine. Fox will play a young Hollywood
starlet getting her first taste of fame.

The comedy is based on Toby Young's memoir of his time working in the
pseudo-glitzy world of Vanity Fair. Robert B. Weide ("Curb Your
Enthusiasm") will direct.

Fox also co-starred in television's "Hope & Faith," and appeared opposite
Lindsay Lohan in "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen."











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Chinese Class - The natural approach to make up

CITYLIFE / Hip & New






The natural approach to make up

By Patsy Yang (Shanghai Daily)
Updated: 2007-06-28 10:19


The "natural nude face" has returned just as summer is getting going.
It's not all about beige and neutral colors. It's about finding the
colors that are right for you and that give the face a fresh,
well-groomed appearance without emphasizing the makeup itself.

Leon Dong, make-up artist of Elizabeth Arden in Shanghai, said summer's
best make-up is sheer, and with fresh vibrant hues.

"The look's barely-there foundation base doesn't mean you don't need to
have the perfect base at all," Dong said. "The best make-up look always
starts with the perfect base. It can be your ticket to glowing skin, even
tone and a simply gorgeous look."

A smooth skin that is translucent from within is vital for the summer
look. The application of whitening products and sun blocks are very
important, especially for Asian women.

Elizabeth Arden's Ceramide Plump Perfect Make-up is a good choice for the
summer as it will not leave the face looking like a mask but it will
conceal well. Adding highlights to the face and a light dusting of powder
gives the face a healthier and silky-smooth finish.

Any trimming and tweezing should be done before the make-up application.
"Fill in Arden's Dual Perfection Brow Shaper and Eyeliner as you usually
do, but remember to keep them looking soft and natural - no harsh, heavy
lines," Dong said.

The simple way to accentuate your eyes is to apply a sheer, freshtone
color from your lashline to the crease and blend it out. Stick with soft
beiges and pinks for a very natural look. Dong recommends using Sparkle,
Teak, and Moonbeam in the summer time. Smudge pencil eyeliner along your
upper lash line, blending into the lashes as much as possible.

Curling the lashes and applying lash optimizer is important for Asian
women. Double Density Maximum Volume Mascara is used later. The key to
this look is a very soft natural looking eye so don't overdo the mascara
but make the lashes clear.

For the cheeks, just use a color in a light and natural tone, such as
Pink Star or Berry Blush. Locate at the apples of your cheeks and gently
apply the blush in a small swirling motion. For the lips, all you need is
a good bright gloss.

The best applications of the make-up leaves the face looking groomed
without anyone noticing the makeup is there.










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HSK Exam - Join the celebrity crowd

CITYLIFE / Bars & Cafes






Join the celebrity crowd

(cityweekend)
Updated: 2007-06-26 10:54



Dress to impress, because this upscale lounge is not a t-shirt and jeans
joint. Some swear Centro is the "it" place in Beijing to sip champagne.

Poshly decorated in golden yellows with bartenders who know how to mix a
mean cocktail, Centro books live jazz and regularly attracts a celebrity
crowd. Perfect for a classy flute of chilled champagne.


Tel: 010-6561-8833 ext. 42
Address: 1 Guanghua Lu, 1/F, Kerry Centre Hotel
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Learning Mandarin - Paris Hilton to be released on Tuesday

ENTERTAINMENT / Gossip






Paris Hilton to be released on Tuesday

(AP)
Updated: 2007-06-23 08:56



LOS ANGELES - Paris Hilton will be issued her get-out-of jail card on
Tuesday after spending almost 3 1/2 weeks in the slammer. The release
date, announced Friday, was determined by the Los Angeles County
Sheriff's Department's Inmate Reception Center. The exact hour of
Hilton's release was not disclosed.

"There's no set time," said Deputy Luis Castro, adding he didn't know if
any special arrangements had been made to return Hilton to her Hollywood
Hills home.

The 26-year-old Hilton, who was sentenced to 45 days in jail for
violating her probation in an alcohol-related reckless driving case,
surrendered on June 3.

Sheriff Lee Baca released her to electronically monitored house arrest on
June 7, citing an undisclosed medical condition he said made her a better
candidate to serve the rest of her time at home.

Her sentencing judge, who had specifically barred Hilton from house
arrest, ordered her to court the next day and returned the sobbing hotel
heiress to jail.

Although her sentence was for 45 days, authorities have said all along
that with time off for good behavior and because of crowded jail
conditions Hilton was likely to serve only 23. Tuesday will mark the 24th
day since she surrendered following an appearance at the MTV Movie Awards.

Hilton's release is scheduled for the same day Baca is to appear before
the county Board of Supervisors, which is investigating whether her June
7 release amounted to preferential treatment.

The sheriff has said Hilton's celebrity focused so much attention on her
case that she actually served more time than an average person would have
under the same circumstances.








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Chinese Mandarin - Xinjiang's sea of lavender

CITYLIFE / Photo Gallery






Xinjiang's sea of lavender

(cri)
Updated: 2007-06-20 10:16




Farmers harvest lavender in Huocheng County, located in the Ili Kazakh
Autonomous Prefecture of south-west China's Xinjiang Autonomous Region on
Monday, June 18, 2007. [Photo: Xinhua]


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Speak Chinese - Eddie Murphy takes paternity test over Mel B.'s baby

ENTERTAINMENT / Gossip






Eddie Murphy takes paternity test over Mel B.'s baby

(Access Hollywood)
Updated: 2007-06-18 09:30


LOS ANGELES - Eddie Murphy has taken a DNA test to determine if he's the
father of Melanie Brown's 2-month-old daughter, the former Spice Girl's
spokeswoman said Friday.

The 46-year-old actor "did indeed take a paternity test," Natalie Whorms
said.

Murphy's spokesman, Arnold Robinson, has declined to comment about
Brown's claims. On Friday, he said he would not confirm the paternity
test. "We do not comment on Mr. Murphy's personal life."

Brown, who was known as "Scary Spice" when she performed with the '90s
pop group Spice Girls, dated Murphy last year and has maintained that the
child is his.

The 32-year-old singer gave birth to Angel Iris Murphy Brown on April 3.
She listed Murphy as the father on the birth certificate.

Brown also has an 8-year-old daughter. Murphy has five children from his
marriage to Nicole Mitchell Murphy.

When asked about impending fatherhood in December, Murphy told a
television reporter: "And I don't know whose child that is until it comes
out and has a blood test. You shouldn't jump to conclusions, sir."












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HSK - Rachel Weisz to star in 'The Lovely Bones': report

ENTERTAINMENT / Movies






Rachel Weisz to star in 'The Lovely Bones': report

(AFP)
Updated: 2007-06-13 14:47



LOS ANGELES - Oscar-winner Rachel Weisz is to star in Peter Jackson's
upcoming movie adaptation of best-selling novel "The Lovely Bones," it
was reported on Tuesday.

Weisz, who scooped a best supporting actress award last year for her
performance in "The Constant Gardner," will play the mother of a young
girl who is abducted and feared murdered, Variety reported in its online
edition.

Production on the film is set to get underway in October, Variety
reported. Jackson, the Oscar-winning director of the "Lord of the Rings"
movies, sparked a bidding war amongst Hollywood studios after announcing
plans to adapt Alice Sebold's 2002 novel.

Steven Spielberg's Dreamworks company beat out competition from
Universal, Warner Bros. and Sony to win the right to produce and release
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Pnyin - Surf's Up

ENTERTAINMENT / New Releases






Surf's Up


Updated: 2007-06-11 08:52





Based on the groundbreaking revelation that surfing was actually invented
by penguins. In the film, a documentary crew will take audiences behind
the scenes and onto the waves during the most competitive, heartbreaking
and dangerous display of surfing known to man, the Penguin World Surfing
Championship.

Genres: Action/Adventure and Comedy

Running Time: 1 hr. 25 min.

Release Date: June 8th, 2007 (wide)

MPAA Rating: PG for mild language and some rude humor.

Distributors: Sony Pictures Releasing











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