Ancient Thai-Indian links get modern twist in BangkokBANGKOK, Thailand — Outdoor markets tout sari sales, five-star hotels feature Indian chefs and Thais drop by a temple in the financial district to beseech Hindu gods to send profits their way. Afghan television journalist shot dead, colleague seriously wounded in northwest PakistanJAMRUD, Pakistan — Gunmen shot dead an Afghan television journalist and severely wounded his colleague Monday in northwestern Pakistan. Panasonic teams with James Cameron’s ‘Avatar’ movie to promote 3-D home TVsTOKYO — “Titanic” director James Cameron has signed on with Panasonic Corp. to promote new 3-D TVs. Panasonic ties up with Cameron’s ‘Avatar’ movie to go 3-D, promote home TVsTOKYO — Panasonic Corp. has signed on “Titanic” director James Cameron and his upcoming film in an advertising blitz for its TVs equipped with 3-D technology, both sides said Friday. France’s Annaud to direct adaptation of best-selling Chinese novel ‘Wolf Totem’HONG KONG — The French director of “Seven Years in Tibet,” Jean-Jacques Annaud, will direct an adaptation of the best-selling Chinese novel “Wolf Totem” — the story of the relationship between Mongolian nomads and wolves seen by some as a critique of Communist rule. Hildegard Behrens, renowned Wagner soprano, dies in Tokyo at age 72TOKYO — Soprano Hildegard Behrens, one of the finest Wagnerian performers of her generation, has died while traveling in Japan. She was 72. Mexico’s Inarritu to head jury at Tokyo International Film FestivalHONG KONG — “Babel” director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu will head the competition jury at the Tokyo International Film Festival in October. Hildegard Behrens, renowned Wagner soprano, dies in TokyoTOKYO — Soprano Hildegard Behrens, one of the finest Wagnerian performers of her generation, has died while traveling in Japan. She was 72. From rags to riches: Farmer’s son Yang, pride of SKorea, makes history by winning PGA titleJEJU, South Korea — Baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball. Y.E. Yang played them all as a child. Global retail event: Fashion’s Night Out, Sept. 10NEW YORK — Retailers in 13 countries will invite the public to celebrate the world of fashion with the first-ever “Fashion’s Night Out” Sept. 10. ‘Tiger Killer’: South Koreans celebrate Y.E. Yang’s historic PGA victory over Tiger WoodsJEJU, South Korea — Eyes glued to the TV, Y.E. Yang’s family on the island of Jeju stayed up all night to watch the South Korean face off against world No. 1 Tiger Woods at the PGA Championship. Y.E. Yang’s PGA win, the first by an Asian in a major, will help push another Asian golf surgeSEOUL, South Korea — Y.E. Yang’s stunning win over Tiger Woods at the PGA Championship gave the burgeoning golf market in Asia something that no amount of money can buy: the region’s first major champion. Fans in golf-crazy South Korea celebrate Y.E. Yang’s historic PGA win over Tiger WoodsSEOUL, South Korea — Fans in golf-crazy South Korea set their alarms for 4 a.m. Monday to watch the PGA Championship on television, then celebrated with whoops as Y.E. Yang finished off his historic victory over Tiger Woods. SKorea’s Pusan film festival to honor Hong Kong director Johnnie ToHONG KONG — One of Asia’s top film festivals will pay tribute to veteran Hong Kong director Johnnie To, known for his stylish action thrillers like “Election” and “Exiled.” At the Movies: capsule reviews of ‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’ and other films this weekCapsule reviews of films opening this week: Movie Review: Animated fish fairy tale ‘Ponyo’ is beautiful but nonsensicalLOS ANGELES — If you’re 5 years old, or under the influence of some sort of hallucinogenic drug, “Ponyo” is probably awesome. Clearly, these are the ideal scenarios in which to watch the latest animated fantasy from Japanese writer-director Hayao Miyazaki. Lady Gaga, on Asia tour, shows off souvenir tattoo and says blond look is permanentSEOUL, South Korea —Lady Gaga may sport an ever-changing series of risque outfits, but the pop singer says two things are permanent: her tattoos and her bow tie ‘do. No politics or sex: Myanmar artists gasp for breath in junta’s stifling gripYANGON, Myanmar —Hours before the performance art show was to open to the public, the censors arrived and the grilling began. Under their watchful gaze, the nine artists performed parts of their works, aware that every movement could arouse suspicion. Exiled Uighur activist in Australia for film screening says she is ‘woman of peace’MELBOURNE, Australia —An exiled Uighur activist whom Beijing blames for recent deadly riots in China said Saturday that she is a “woman of peace,” as she attended an Australian film festival for the screening of a documentary about her life. Uighur activist calls for UN probe into unrest in China; 100 protest in MelbourneMELBOURNE, Australia — A Uighur activist called Friday for a U.N. investigation of recent violence in western China, as 100 people demonstrated outside the Chinese consulate in Melbourne. ‘Crouching Tiger’ star Zhang Ziyi tries hand at romantic comedy after series of dramas
NKorean news agency says Bill Clinton arrives in Pyongyang for talks to free US journalistsSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea’s state news agency says former U.S. President Bill Clinton has arrived in Pyongyang, following reports that he’s headed there to win the release of two detained American journalists. Travel briefsLeaf-peeping in Iowa: Mississippi River, bridges of Madison County No doubt about it: Michael Phelps beats Milorad Cavic again, sets world record in 100 flyROME — Michael Phelps beat Milorad Cavic again. No doubt about it. With a defiant performance in a supposedly inferior suit, Phelps stayed close over the outward lap and rallied on the return to become the first swimmer to break 50 seconds in the 100-meter butterfly, beating the Serbian with a time of 49.82. Sony Pictures invests in new Zhang Yimou movie; remake of Coen brothers’ ‘Blood Simple’HONG KONG — The art house division of Sony Pictures Entertainment says it has invested in Chinese director Zhang Yimou’s first film since he designed the Beijing Olympics’ opening and closing ceremonies last year. World economic crisis doesn’t stop glitzy line-up for Venice Film FestivalROME — The world economic crisis hasn’t dulled the glitz of the 66th edition of the Venice Film Festival, which hosts a line-up rich with Hollywood heavyweights. Line-up of films competing at Venice Film FestivalROME — A list of the films in competition for the Golden Lion at the 66th Venice Film Festival, which will run from Sept. 2-12: North Korean TV airs edited SKorean programs to highlight social problems in rival nationSEOUL, South Korea — North Korean state TV has aired South Korean footage edited to highlight social and economic problems in the far richer South in a rare move apparently aimed at quashing rumors among the North’s impoverished people that the rival country is better off. 3 more Chinese films pulled from Melbourne festival amid backlash over Uighur activistHONG KONG — Three more Chinese-language films have been pulled from an Australian film festival to protest the planned appearance of an exiled Uighur activist Beijing blames for inciting recent ethnic violence, organizers said Thursday. 3rd Chinese film pulled from Melbourne festival amid backlash over Uighur activistHONG KONG — A third Chinese director has pulled his movie from an Australian film festival after two other filmmakers backed out to protest the planned appearance of the exiled Uighur activist Beijing blames for inciting recent ethnic violence. ‘Infernal Affairs’ director hopes film scores big in China where he’s still learning marketHONG KONG — “Infernal Affairs” co-director Alan Mak hopes his new thriller will break new ground for Hong Kong filmmakers still learning the tastes of mainland Chinese viewers. Philippines’ former president and action movie star shoots comeback movie _ at age 72
Japan says arrival of Uighur activist won’t affect ties with ChinaTOKYO — The visit to Japan of an exiled Uighur activist who China blames for this month’s ethnic riots will not affect relations between Tokyo and Beijing because its approval was not politically motivated, the government said Tuesday. Taiwan’s Lin Hwai-min calls Cunningham 20th century’s greatest choreographerHONG KONG — One of the top modern dancers of the East on Tuesday paid tribute to a giant of the West, as Taiwan’s Lin Hwai-min mourned the death of Merce Cunningham, calling the late American “the greatest choreographer of the 20th century.” ‘Eternal Sunshine’ director Gondry replaces Chow on ‘Green Hornet;” Cage, Diaz may star
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