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Victor Kim Stars in the First Episode of ‘Away We Happened’ by Wong Fu

a-Tunes.net — Tue, 22 May 2012 03:03:18 +0000

If you were paying attention, you probably noticed the new web series we told you about by Wong Fu (in a partnership with AT&T). ‘Away We Happened’ stars Victor Kim and Jen FrmHeadToToe (along with a lot of product placement). Music is taken care of by David Choi & Paul Dateh. Remember, this is where you get to help decide the direction of the series. Check out the details, below!

Visit http://AwayWeHappened.com to help us answer the closing questions!

“Away We Happened” is a new and unique web series where you help decide what happens! Wong Fu Productions (Wes, Ted, and Phil) has teamed up with AT&T and their friends Victor Kim and Jen FrmHeadToToe for this one of a kind project!

Subscribe to http://youtube.com/wongfuproductions and be sure to check back each week to join the story as it unfolds!

Produced and Directed by Wong Fu Productionshttp://youtube.com/wongfuproductions

Featuring
Victor http://youtube.com/victorvictorkim
Jen http://youtube.com/jenfrmheadtotoe
Ki Hong Lee https://twitter.com/kihonglee

Music by Paul Dateh http://youtube.com/pauldateh
Featured song: “This is a Way” by David Choi http://youtu.be/rRixejD-kfg

SUBSCRIBE: http://youtube.com/wongfuproductions

FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/wongfuproductions

TWITTER OFFICIAL: http://twitter.com/wongfupro
TED FU: http://twitter.com/tedfu
WESLEY CHAN: http://twitter.com/thewesleychan
PHILIP WANG: http://twitter.com/philipwang
VICTOR KIM: http://twitter.com/victorquest
JEN FRMHEADTOTOE: http://twitter.com/frmheadtotoe

OFFICIAL: http://wongfuproductions.com

STORE: http://areyouaniceguy.com

Featured Products:
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Nokia Lumia (http://clk.atdmt.com/CNT/go/398235467/direct/01/)
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David Choi x Paul Dateh x Victor Kim Work with Wong Fu on a New Series

a-Tunes.net — Fri, 18 May 2012 03:20:41 +0000

OK, stay with me folks because there’s a lot of information to tell here. What do David Choi, Paul Dateh and Victor Kim have to do with Wong Fu? Well, the former two are helping score a new series by the video production outfit, and Victor is one of the main stars (along with Jen) of the story. What makes this particularly intriguing is the story isn’t written yet – at least not fully. Remember those choose your own adventure stories from when you were a kid? Well WF is taking that premise, and using audience participation to help dictate where the narrative will go. Oh, and this is sponsored by AT&T… so it’s kind of a big deal. The next 6 weeks are going to be jam packed for everyone involved, but I personally can’t wait to see how it all turns out!

“Away We Happened” is a new and unique web series where you help decide what happens! Wong Fu Productions (Wes, Ted, and Phil) has teamed up with AT&T and their friends Victor Kim and Jen FrmHeadToToe for this one of a kind project starting May 21st!

Subscribe to http://youtube.com/wongfuproductions and be sure to check back each week to join the story as it unfolds!

Visit http://AwayWeHappened.com to watch each new episode and help tell the story!

Produced and Directed by Wong Fu Productionshttp://youtube.com/wongfuproductions

Featuring
Victor http://youtube.com/victorvictorkim
Jen http://youtube.com/frmheadtotoe

Music: “This is a Way” by David Choi http://youtu.be/rRixejD-kfg
Additional Music by Paul Dateh http://pauldateh.com

Just ‘Cause: See the Trailer to UPLOADED: The Asian American Movement

a-Tunes.net — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:25:50 +0000

In July of last year, we shared with you a documentary that was in the works called Uploaded: The Asian American Movement. Now, all these months later, the film is complete and ready for it’s premiere at the Los Angeles Pan Asian Pacific Film Festival. You can now view the trailer, which gives us a look at all the interviews and the overlying focus of this film – a movement that is near and dear to our hearts at a-Tunes. Check out all the additional information after the break, and if you’re in LA, don’t miss the premiere on May 16th!

Why? Just ‘Cause.

For more information or to Pre-order DVD’s: http://uploadedtaam.com/

World Premiere: Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival May 16th 2012
Search “Uploaded” at http://laapff.festpro.com/films to purchase tickets.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/uploadedtaam
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uploadedtaam

Director: Kane Diep
Producers: Julie Zhan & Farah Moriah
Lead Editor: Rommel Andaya
Assistant Editor: Mark Gadia

Trailer Edited By: Alelie Adriano & Rommel Andaya
Music: George Shaw, Tony T Nguyen, Justin Elias

Cast:

Amy Hill (Actor, 50 First Dates)
Keiko Agena (Actor, Gilmore Girls)
Leonardo Nam (Actor, Tokyo Drift)
Lynn Chen (Actor, Saving Face)
Parry Shen (Actor, Better Luck Tomorrow)
Randall Park (Actor, Larry Crowne)
Sheetal Sheth (Actor, I Can’t Think Straight)

Freddie Wong (Filmmaker, VFX Specialist, YouTube)
Jon M. Chu (Director, Step Up 2, Step Up 3D, Never Say Never, GI Joe, The LXD)
Kevin Tancharoen (Director, Fame, Mortal Kombat)
Ross Ching (Director, 3 Minutes)
Wong Fu Productions (Filmmakers, YouTube)
Hieu Ho (Producer, The LXD)
Aaron Ho (Writer, Cougar Town, Austin & Ally)
Koji Sakai (Writer, The People I’ve Slept With, Chink)
Wendy’s Lookbook (Fashion, YouTube)

Christine Gambito (HappySlip, Comedian, YouTube)
Danny Cho (Comedian, Ktown Cowboys)
David So (Comedian, YouTube)
Fung Brothers (Comedians, YouTube)
JK Films (Comedians, YouTube)
Kevin Wu (KevJumba, Comedian, YouTube)
Paul PK Kim (Comedian, Founder of Kollaboration)
Timothy “Traphik” Delaghetto (Comedian, YouTube)

AJ Rafael (Musician, YouTube)
Cathy Nguyen (Musician, YouTube)
Clara C (Musician, YouTube)
Christina Luna (Manager, AJ Rafael)
David Choi (Musician, YouTube)
Feats in Inches (Musician, YouTube)
George Shaw (Composer, Agents of Secret Stuff)
Jane Lui (Musician, YouTube)
Jennifer Chung (Musician, YouTube)
Jesse Barrera (Musician/Producer, YouTube)
Jimmy Wong (Musician, YouTube)
Michelle Martinez (Musician, YouTube)
Paul Dateh (Musician, YouTube)
Paul J. Kim (Musician, YouTube)
Michael Carreon (Musician, YouTube)

Aimee Lee Lucas (Dancer, Big Bang)
Daniel “Cloud” Campos (Dancer/Director, Step Up 3D, The LXD)
Keone Madrid (Dancer, Choreo Cookies/Movement Lifestyle)
Mariel Martin (Dancer, Choreo Cookies/Movement Lifestyle)
Mike Song (Dancer, Kaba Modern/The LXD, ABDC Season 1)
Poreotics (Dancers, ABDC Season 5 Winners)
Victor Kim (Dancer, Quest Crew, ABDC Season 3 Winners)

Abe Ferrer (Non-Profit, Visual Communications)
Bing Chen (Google Executive, YouTube Creator Initiatives)
Jennifer Sanderson (Non-Profit, Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment)
Lee Ann Kim (Non-Profit, San Diego Asian Film Foundation)
L.S. Kim (Professor, Asian Americans in Media)
Wenda Fong (Vice President, Fox Alternative Programming)

Channel APA (Media Outlet, Steven Nguyen)
Grace Su (Blogger, Peachies)
Guy Aoki (Media Outlet, Media Action Network for Asian Americans)
Myx TV (Television, Anthony Garcia and Nicki Sun)
Phil Yu (Media Outlet, AngryAsianMan)
The Other Asians/New Media Rockstars (Media Outlets, Benny Luo and Melly Lee)

Uploaded Interns:
Alexander Chan
Steph Cheng
Jade Feng
Arthur Lien
Johnathan Nguyen
Mai Nguyen
James Paguyo
Christopher Zou

Fiscal Sponsor: The San Diego Asian Film Foundation (SDAFF.org)

Special thanks to all donors and supporters. You will be credited in the feature film

The Hip-Hop & R&B Youtube Remix MV Round-Up – 3/12/12

a-Tunes.net — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:52:21 +0000

Happy Monday everyone! To start off your week on a fun note, we’ve put together a round-up of some Hip-Hop & R&B music video covers by some of your favorite Youtube stars. If you find yourself typically tuned into your urban radio stations, this collection should be right up your alley. I’m sure you’ll find something you’ll enjoy, if not all of em!

Jennifer Chung x Decipher Remix “Only Wanna Give It to You” by Elle Varner x J. Cole

The Fung Brothers x Jason Chen Remix “Young, Wild & Free” by Wiz Khalifa & Snoop Dogg; “Niggas in Paris” by Jay-Z x Kanye
(JustKiddingFilms, Olivia T, Quest Crew, Wong Fu Productions & More cameo)

Arden Cho Covers “We Found Love” by Rihanna x Calvin Harris

Paul Kim Covers “Voodoo” by Frank Ocean

Erika David Covers “Strip” by Chris Brown x Kevin McCall

Michelle Martinez x Lil Crazed Remix “Shot for Me” by Drake

J. Moy (of Drunken Fists) x Set 2 x Drega C Remix “Stay Schemin’” by Rick Ross x Drake x French Montana

afterschoolspecial x The Dreamlapse Project Debut MV for “Dreamers”

a-Tunes.net — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:46:18 +0000

Now this is a pretty cool watch. Sometimes good things take time to come to fruition. Such is the case with the music video to “Dreamers” from afterschoolspecial‘s album, It’s All In Your Head. For this music video, they enlisted the new “it” team of the moment, The Dreamlapse Project to create a fun visual in the first person format a la Prodigy. And to help with the project, they’ve gotten everyone to make a cameo and join along for the ride. When I say everyone, I mean everyone. Check out the notes after the video below for the complete list of talent as well as a link to the BTS post.

Read Lyrics + Meaning Behind Song and Video:http://bit.ly/DREAMERSLYRICS

Thanks so much to Daniel and Scott from The Dreamlapse Project for partnering up on this music video. We first started talking about this project almost a year ago, and to see it finally come together with the finished project is a beautiful thing. They really went above and beyond to get this video done so high five to them. Also a HUGE thanks to everyone who made a cameo in the video. Thanks for giving of your time to take part in what i see as such a community collaboration. Inspiring. Cathy Nguyen, Aj Rafael, David Choi, Jason Chen, Jennifer Chung, Joseph Vincent, Toestah, Arika Sato, Kevin Lien, Dawen, Paul Dateh, Andi Terada, Geo and Chuck of Instant Noodles Crew, Wong Fu Productions, and Ryan Higa. Another important note is this video is that NONE of this would be possible without the backing and work of afterschoolspecial who need their due credit- Jaylen Green, Keane Aranita, Todd Olson, Brian Figueroa, and Victor Velasquez.

Just ‘Cause: The Jubilee Project Presents “Be the Change”

a-Tunes.net — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:33:41 +0000

The great folks at the Jubilee Project always tends to put together great videos, focusing on amazing themes and causes. Their latest project puts some of our favorite artists and Youtube stars on the spot, asking them what is important to them and what they would like to see change and happen in this world. There is a ton of talent in this clip, and it encourages you to join the conversation – perhaps in the hope that once we talk about it, we just might be able to take the next step and do something about it.

For the new year, The Jubilee Project took some time to interview some YT friends about the changes that they would like to see in the world. We really believe that life is a gift and ordinary people can do extraordinary things. We hope that this video encourages you to live life to the fullest this year and be the change you want to see in the world.

Twitter us @jubileeproject with your responses #BetheChange – What is one thing you’d like to see changed in the world? What is one organization/cause you feel strongly about? What would you do if you had one last day to live?

Special thanks to BU CSA Takeout and all of the YT stars that took part in this video.

Clara C (http://www.youtube.com/ClaraCMusic)
David Choi (http://www.youtube.com/davidchoimusic)
Afterschoolspecial (http://www.youtube.com/afterschoolspecialsd)
Arden Cho (http://www.youtube.com/ardenBcho)
Ryan Higa (http://www.youtube.com/nigahiga)
Jayesslee (http://www.youtube.com/jayesslee)
Wong Fu Productions (http://www.youtube.com/WongFuProductions)
Joseph Vincent (http://www.youtube.com/hoorahjencar)
New Heights (http://www.youtube.com/newheightsmusic)
Cathy Nguyen (http://www.youtube.com/lilcdawg)
Jennifer Chung (http://www.youtube.com/JenniferJChung)
Jason Chen (http://www.youtube.com/miniachilles)
Jason Yang (http://www.youtube.com/JasonYangViolin)
Megan Lee (http://www.youtube.com/cutiepiemeg918)
Sam Juhn (http://www.youtube.com/mrshakalohana)

Why? Just ‘Cause.

Two Cents: GT’s Top 10 MVs from 2011 (and 10 Honorable Mentions)

a-Tunes.net — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:04:05 +0000

2011 was a banner year in the world of Asian-American music. We saw more releases than ever, more artists achieving more mainstream success, and more fans across more ethnic backgrounds recognizing the great music by our artists. But along with more of the good comes more of the bad – with there also being an influx in mediocre music, an increase in hate and bigotry (check Youtube comments) and even more pressure to try and stand out. That’s why I wanted to look back on the past year and choose what I consider to be my top 10 favorite music videos from 2011. Now this doesn’t mean that these are the MVs with the top production values (although this is often the case), but rather it’s a reflection of what I found to be the most well executed, balanced, and entertaining visuals. On the very last page we also have a list of 10 honorable mentions that I thought deserved to be recognized as well.

So without futher ado let’s jump straight into number 10…

10. IAMMEDIC – “Spaceship” (article)

Electronica-Pop group IAMMEDIC took the concept of their song “Spaceship” to the max by injecting a silly Star Trek inspired motif and alien abduction. The video is fun, looks great, and represents the high energy of the audio perfectly. Deep? Not so much, but fun and well executed? Very much so.

Directors/Cinematographers/ Dan Fisher and Ed Park
Produced by Joe Park and IAMMEDIC
Edited by Steve Arcenio
Visual Effects – Ed Park and Derrick Lee
3D Model by Daniel Harris
“Spaceship” Written and Produced by IAMMEDIC
Mixed by Enik Lin

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Magnetic North x Taiyo Na x Wong Fu Release the “Home:Word” MV

a-Tunes.net — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:48:52 +0000

If you’ve been awaiting the long overdue reunion of Magnetic North & Wong Fu Productions, then you should be elated to hear that they have returned with a new music video for Mag North’s collaborative single with Taiyo Na, ”Home:Word”, their title track from their album also featuring Sam Kang. The song has a great message that hits home, and I’m sure a lot of you readers will be albe to relate too. Be sure to check out the commentary and behind the scenes information over at Wong Fu’s site too. Call me a sap but this is easily one of my favorite MVs of the year.

Like the mother and daughter, we all have those moments where we neglect our parents, too busy living our own life, we often forget that on the other side our parents are working hard and have struggled to give us as good a life as they can.
Like the son, pressures from school can be the biggest struggle for young people. While it’s important, sometimes stepping away to find that true peace keeps us going. Whether it’s in art and photography, making videos, singing, dancing, or even video games with friends.
Like the father, jobs and financial worries can bring us down. Especially in these tough times, when so much is uncertain, the greatest gift we have is knowing that there is one constant, family.

Magnetic North x Taiyo Na to Drop MV for “Home:Word” ft Sam Kang & Directed by Wong Fu

a-Tunes.net — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:02:18 +0000

It’s been years since Wong Fu first started to produce official music videos for artists, but things seem to be coming back around full circle as they are linking up with Magnetic North once again for the “Home:Word” visual with Taiyo Na & Sam Kang. Mag North & Wong Fu previously linked up for “Drift Away” about half a decade ago, and both teams have only grown in their respective crafts so I can’t wait to see the final cut of the visual to the title track from last year’s album. Look for the video to drop December 7th

It’s the holiday season, and what better time to be reminded of what’s most important in our lives. Not our job, our finals, or material things…but family, home, peace.

We’re proud to be releasing our latest music video on December 7th. “Home: Word” by Magnetic North and Taiyo Na ft. Sam Kang. We shot it at the beginning of this month in New York City (or first time shooting there), and you may already know our history with Magnetic North, so this is a very special project to us. Not our typical boy/girl stories, but still just as meaningful and often unsaid.

Passport: Wang Leehom Releases the WongFu Directed MV for “Still In Love With You”

a-Tunes.net — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:00:28 +0000

At the start of September we informed you that WongFu Productions were heading overseas to film the MV for international pop star Wang Leehom. Well, the completed product for the single “Still In Love With You” has been revealed and it turned out beautifully if I do say so myself. Clean, sharp visuals coupled with good pacing and editing make for a fitting visual to the mid-tempo ballad. Great job WongFu!