Let's Vote For TK Jiang To Win Asia's Got Talent

Hi Huneybees,

It was a great start to the weekend when hubby and I went to a special and intimate AXN session at the Screening Room. We managed to watch the performances on Thursday's episode of Semi Finals ahead of Asia and the highlight was to catch TK Jiang performing live right before our eyes!

Every week, we catch the episodes of Asia's Got Talent, get ourselves awed by the performances and what wonderful we humans can do; that and also for me to check out the cute judge Jay Park, who's tempting me to dye my hair red...

Last week, when he gave his first Golden Buzzer to our very own home grown - TK Jiang, digital magician. We were jumping in our seats and cheering on for this Singaporean entertainer, hoping to see more of his tricks and never did we imagine actually meeting TK himself the week after!

He was very charming and friendly, when he approached both me and hubby, impressively calling out our names (someone has done his homework eh?), as he introduced himself and have a short little chat with us.

Through the many seasons of AGT, we have seen so many magic performances, but digital magic is something new that relates with our new technology age. TK Jiang had been a fan of magic since young and it was kinda blessing in disgust when his house was caught on fire. Losing everything made him reinvent and do magic with just his smartphone and laptop, thus digital magic.


It's a very fresh take on magic, especially having TK Jiang performing just steps away from us. We couldn't spot any flaws or as he taught "flashed" us anything that could give his performance away. But what he did onstage on Thursday's episode with his adorable girlfriend truly blew us away (see video above). He truly lived up to the Golden Buzzer bestowed to him and I can't wait to see what else is up his sleeves as he gets his shot at the USD100,000 grand prize and the winning title!

There are also other acts that we loved too, like the Hanoi X Girls, Yang Shih Hao and Power Duo. They come in pretty strong up against TK Jiang, so if you are a fellow Singaporean and a fan of his magic performances, vote in early so that he can get ahead of his competitors! Here's how to vote below...



New episodes of Asia's Got Talent airs every Thursday at 8.30pm (7.30pm JKT/BKK) on AXN. There will be an encore telecast of episode 1 this Sunday at 9.05pm (8.05pm JKT/BKK) on AXN. To follow the journey of this season's acts, check out #AXNAsia and #AsiasGotTalent. So keep your votes going in and I can't wait to see who the winner is/are!!!

For more information, go to www.AXN-Asia.com/AsiasGotTalent.

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Start Your Halloween Weekend With AXN's Premiere Of Insidious: Chapter 3

Hi Huneybees,

It's Halloween weekend and it's time for trick-or-treating and partying. To get into the scary and mysterious feel, why not tune into AXN (Singtel TV Ch 304 and StarHub TV Ch 511) as they will bring the channel's premiere of Insidious: Chapter 3 on Sunday, October 28 at 10pm.

I'm a scaredy cat and wouldn't dare watch horror flicks but if you have been following the Insidious series, this third chapter will be bringing you back to the beginning before the unforgotten haunting of the Lambert family. When paranormal investigators Tucker and Specs team up with the psychic Elise to help a teenage girl contact her late mother, Elise is forced to venture back into The Further where she finds a ruthless supernatural entity craving the souls of the living. It's the darkest chapter yet in this spine-tingling portrayal of evil unleashed.

Well, if your heart can take it and you wana get into the mood as you prepare for the Halloween party, start by tuning in to AXN from 9.50am with Supernatural’s crossover episode with Scooby-Doo where the brothers are transported into the world of Scooby-Doo and must attempt escape.

At 10.40am, join McGyver and co. as they explore the Bermuda Triangle to locate the son of the Vice President. Who knew Halloween could be this deadly!

From 11.30am, it’s time for some laughs with back-to-back airing of Hotel Transylvania and Hotel Transylvania 2! Voiced by Selena Gomez, Andy Samberg and Adam Sandler, the movies tell the story of how monsters can get along with humans.

At 3.05pm, it’s time for some real-life scares as we bring you some of the creepiest and scariest acts from Asia’s Got Talent, America’s Got Talent and Britain’s Got Talent! Expect to see acts like viral sensation The Sacred Riana and Magus Utopia while keeping your wits with you until the premiere of Insidious: Chapter 3 at 10pm.

Ok, I'm off to prepare for Halloween, hope you all have fun this weekend and for full programming schedule visit www.AXN-Asia.com or visit @AXNAsia on Facebook for the latest news on AXN.

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America’s Got Talent Is Back With The Sacred Riana Taking Center Stage

Hi Huneybees,

Thursdays will never be boring again as we wait for the weekends to arrive. America’s Got Talent is coming back to our screens tonight on AXN (Singtel TV Ch 304 and StarHub TV Ch 511) at 6pm.

Creator Simon Cowell is BACK together with the vivacious panel of judges - Mel B, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel joined with Supermodel and TV personality - Tyra Banks will be back for the search of the most unique performers from around the world.



With the search open to acts of all ages, America’s Got Talent is a true celebration of creativity and talent, featuring a colorful array of singers, dancers, comedians, contortionists, impressionists, magicians, ventriloquists and hopeful stars, all vying to win America’s hearts and US$1 million.

We have already seen the amazing acts like ventriloquist Darci Lynne Farmer, singer Grace VanderWaal as well as magician Mat Franco and dancer Kenichi Ebina. And if you have caught AXN’s Asia’s Got Talent Season 2, you would be familiar with The Sacred Riana.

Riana was crowned the winner of that season with her spooky persona and terrifying illusions throughout the series made. She was a viral sensation with a whopping 100 million views on Facebook and YouTube and tonight, she will take center stage as she takes on America’s Got Talent. I wonder what acts will she be performing. Let's tune in tonight and see what other new surprises will this season bring...

America’s Got Talent premieres tonight, Thursday, May 31 at 6pm on AXN (Singtel TV Ch 304 and StarHub TV Ch 511), within 48 hours of the US telecast and encores at 10pm. From June 7 onwards, America’s Got Talent airs every Thursday at 6pm and encores at 8pm. For an exclusive first look at America’s Got Talent, visit our AXN Asia’s YouTube channel.

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Anggun Named As Global Judge For Picture This Festival For The Planet

Hi Huneybees,

Internationally renonwned musical artist - Anggun has been announced as global judge for the Picture This Festival for the Planet (www.sonypicturethis.com), a short-film competition for emerging filmmakers, everyday storytellers and changemakers worldwide to showcase the positive future they see for our planet. 

“I am very proud to be a global judge for the Picture This Festival. As an environmentally-conscious individual and artist, I believe delivering optimistic messages is the best path to creating public awareness. This festival emphasizes that creativity, imagination and visual talent can make an impact on how we can create a better and more sustainable future.” --- Anggun

Anggun, a World Music Award winning artist whose single What We Remember is currently on the Billboard Dance Charts in the US, is a judge on the hit-rated series, “Asia’s Got Talent,” and United Nations Goodwill Ambassador (2009-2017).

Also joining an esteemed list of judges announced in the past several weeks are YouTube Vloggers -Damon and Jo, who will serve as the first and only digital-native judges for the festival.

Damon and Jo, otherwise known as Damon Dominique and Jo Franco, are digital content creators, entrepreneurs, travel experts and authors who have over 1 million followers across YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. The duo are currently in production on their Facebook Watch series Damn Millennials and recently released their first e-book Woke all while running their YouTube channel and travel site, Shut Up and Go.

“In any given month, we may find ourselves in several different continents. Our passion for traveling, learning languages, documenting, and encouraging others to do the same is because we feel that the Earth's story can be told through every day perspectives. And more importantly, if people see the conditions of what's out there, and experience it either through our lens or that of their own eye, they'll be more empowered to take action and help what's important to them.” --- Damon and Jo

In addition to Anggun, Damon and Jo, the list of celebrity advocates and industry leaders who will judge film submissions includes: Megan Boone, environmental advocate and actress from the hit TV series “The Blacklist”; Elizabeth Cousens, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, United Nations Foundation; Mr. N.P. Singh, MD & CEO, Sony Pictures Networks India; Marie Jacobson, EVP Programming & Production, Sony Pictures Television Networks; Tom Bernard & Michael Barker, Co-Presidents, Sony Pictures Classics; Glenn Gainor, President of Physical Production, Screen Gems; Debbie Levin, President & CEO, Environmental Media Association; and Damian Bradfield, President and Chief Marketing Officer, WeTransfer.

Partners in this year's festival also include: the United Nations Foundation, the United Nations Association of the United States of America, WeTransfer, Sony World Photography Awards, Sony Alpha Universe, the Environmental Media Association, Connect4Climate and leaders and environmental visionaries from around the globe. SPTN launched a similar contest in 2016 across its channel portfolio worldwide, including its flagship brands AXN, Sony Channel, Crackle and Animax and those same flagship channels will participate in this year’s festival. 

Entries have already opened in January, with people from over 70 countries submitting videos between one and eight minutes in length inspired by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of global goals agreed upon by all 193 member states of the United Nations to end poverty, protect the planet and promote prosperity for all.

This summer, eight (8) regional winners will be flown to Los Angeles to attend the Picture This Festival for the Planet for a day of networking and training alongside industry leaders and social impact partners at the Sony Pictures Studio lot, followed by a screening of the regional winners’ films. Regional winners will receive airfare and accommodations for two nights in Los Angeles, along with a Sony RX0 Camera and a one year WeTransfer Plus account, with the grand prize winner honored with a Sony A6500 camera and a SEL1670 lens. 

The Picture This Festival for the Planet is Sony Pictures Entertainment’s latest project to bring awareness to the SDGs. In 2016, the United Nations and SPE launched Angry Birds for a Happy Planet, a global youth outreach campaign that leveraged online and social media platforms to encourage action to protect the planet and fight climate change. Centered on the Sustainable Development Goal #13 – to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts, the campaign featured Red and other characters of The Angry Birds Movie. In 2017, supported by the cast of the Smurfs: The Lost Village, audiences were encouraged to join “Team Smurfs” for the “Small Smurfs Big Goals” campaign that inspired everyone to learn about and support the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. 

Submissions for the Picture This Festival for the Planet opened January 30 and will close April 30. 

The contest will be open to entrants from select countries worldwide. 

For more information, visit sonypicturethis.com and to enter the contest for free. 

You can follow the Picture This Festival on social media on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Good luck to you and I can't wait to see the submissions!

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Who Are You Rooting To Win Asia's Got Talent Season 2?

Hi Huneybees,

Since following both the original version - Amercia's Got Talent - since 2006 and the Asia edition since its inaugural, I am still amazed by every new episode of what people can do with their bodies with mind and soul putting together.

Having said that, the exciting AXN's Asia's Got Talent Season 2 is coming to an end with the Results Show to be scheduled to be aired on 14th December, Thursdays, at 8.30PM SIN/HKG/MAL/PH | 7.30PM JKT/BKK time.

Personally I was a bit let down by the overall Grand Finalists' performance of Asia's Got Talent Season 2 as I was expecting more after watching those amazing acts in the Semi-Finals.

With so much hype and higher expectation of her creepy magic tricks from her performances leading to the Grand Final, the Zombie-Illusion box trick by The Sacred Riana was a kinda a disappointment as she "recycled" her double used during her Semi-Finals act.
Same goes for her fellow Indonesian Angela July whose elaborate white "snow fox" grown saved her grace from her weak -off peak- cover of Adele's "Skyfall" as well as ADEM Dance Crew from Kyrgyzstan where I was expecting to see more body twisting moves from all four performers but in the end only got to see one quarter (1/4) of the team performing two-third (2/3) of the team's act.

However, among the Grand Finalists of Asia's Got Talent Season 2, I was impressed by the team dance performance from the Philippines - Urban Crew for its heart pumping Ninja style street dance and DM-X Comvalenoz for its crazy feminine yet amazing back flipping acts.

Personally I am rooting for Canion Shjirbat from Mongolia to win as I have been won over of his synchronized digital visual arts, dance move and magic tricks all-in-one act, which I found was flawless.

Anyway may the best and not the most popular talent win!

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Be At The Edge Of Your Seat With Cosentino: Anything Is Possible

Hi Huneybees,

Fans of the magic realm, be fascinated and captivated as BASE Entertainment Asia brings in the magnificent "Cosentino: Anything is Possible" show. We caught the mesmerizing International Magician of the Year - Paul Cosentino, on his opening and had a little chat with him before catching his show later in the evening.

He had a Johnny Depp, Captain Jack Sparrow vibe as he walked towards me, dark, mysterious but it was a surprise to find him all chatty and humourous throughout the conversation. I delved into the magical scene and came out charmed and excited to catch his show. Here's the lowdown...

Yes, do not blink your eyes, coz every moment, something is happening!

The multi-award winning performer, Cosentino is definitely more than just your usual street magician. With an increasing list of achievements (currently holding a Merlin from the International Magicians’ Society, the Levante Award and three Australian Award Winning Magician), his show is not to be missed.

I've seen his performance before at an RTL CBS event, but for this show, we can see Cosentino's evolving and perfecting his act with more death defying acts. I was holding my breath and held my mouth at the 'WOW' position through the show. No wonder he is hailed as the 21st century, Harry Houdini.

I loved that there was audience interactivity throughout his show, he was like a Harry Potter and Michael Jackson, integrating dance with his magic performances; everything was so well thought and planned, not one act was a seen before. 

And I do agree with him, my favourite part has got to be the time travelling bit, it was so intricately done to transition between the first half and second of his half show, no matter how much magic trick busting shows or books you have read, you will definitely have a hard time trying to break "the spell". 


There's so much I don't want to spoil it for you, you have got to see it! With just a few more shows left, be sure to catch it before it ends. A big shout out to BASE Entertainment Asia for this magical trip. 

Cosentino: Anything is Possible

Season: From 17 August 2017
(The entire show will run for 110 minutes, with a 20 minute intermission.)Venue: Mastercard Theatres at Marina Bay Sands

Performance Times:
Thursday, 17 & 24 August – 8PM
Friday, 18 & 24 August – 8PM
Saturday, 19 & 26 August – 2PM & 8PM
Sunday, 20 & 27 October – 1PM & 6:30PM

For bookings via:
Internet: www.MarinaBaySands.com/ticketing or www.sistic.com.sg
Phone: +65 6688 8826

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Secret's Out : Jay Park & Traveloka To Join AXN's "Asia's Got Talent" Family

Hi Huneybees,

The record-breaking series - Asia’s Got Talent - returns to AXN in October this year with 10 episodes comprising five judges’ auditions, three semi-finals, the finale and the results show where the winner will be revealed, and awarded a cash prize of USD 100,000 from Traveloka. 

Yup, Traveloka - Southeast Asia’s leading app for all hotel and flight needs, has joined in as the new presenting sponsor of the program. With this sponsor on board, one winner with the most vote from audience will receive a major prize from the sponsor - the Traveloka Awards!

Mr Christian Suwarna, Traveloka Senior Vice President of Business Development with Asia's Got Talent Season 2 Judges - David Foster, Anggun and Jay Park

The selection criteria for the Traveloka award will be based on the uniqueness of the participant’s talent and their connection story with family and friends. For each week, during the first five episodes, two acts will be highlighted and their stories will be published online. At the end of episode five, the audience will cast their vote for the most inspiring act.

“Traveloka is excited to partner with ‘Asia’s Got Talent’ where we see a mutual partnership value between Traveloka and the show. Every day, millions of people would open the Traveloka App as the first step of making their travel dreams come true. It offers a user-friendly booking experience and a wide range of flight and accommodation options at great prices, all to assist travelers in reaching any destination they want seamlessly. As the leading app for all hotel and flight needs in Southeast Asia, we are excited to empower the region’s talent as well as their journey to success with the support of their families and friends” --- Christian Suwarna, Traveloka Senior Vice President Business Development.

On top of the new sponsorship by Traveloka, there are a few surprises just like the addition of Tyra Banks as the host on America's Got Talent.

As a starter, the hosts this season are Alan Wong (Actor/Model/Host) and Justin Bratton (TV Host/Actor/Film-maker). They are both great personalities, embodying charisma and being best buddies, I bet this duo will bring fun to the stage hosting.

Another change to this season show is that we will be seeing just 3 judges instead for 4.
While this may sound like we are gonna see less judges drama with the exit of Melanie C and Vanness Wu, leaving David Foster and Anggun as the 2 remaining judges from the first season, I bet the new judge addition of Jay Park will more than fill up that void and bring in more Hallyu flavour to the show.

Jay, an award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and savvy entrepreneur, CEO and founder of two successful record labels, will take the coveted hot seat alongside the show’s returning judges, the 16-time Grammy Award-winning music producer David Foster and internationally acclaimed singer and World Music Award winner Anggun. Together, they will be judging hundreds of acts from 17 countries across the region.

At the press con, we were also treated to an act by The Cazaubon Sisters (duet by young Singaporean sisters Ariane, aged 12, and Anne-Sophie Cazaubon, aged 10). They are one of the impressive acts during the recent auditions in Singapore and were invited to sing at the media conference, as a sneak peep into what we could expect on the reality show.

Both of them are currently singing with the Singapore Children's Choir and had started singing at the tender age of two, aspiring to be world-class singers since then. I can't wait to see what the the girls will bring on stage soon!

Apart from Traveloka, Great Eastern Life, the market leader in the conventional life insurance business and the largest life insurer in Malaysia by asset size will be the partner sponsor together with Marina Bay Sands, Asia’s leading business, leisure and entertainment destination, as the official venue partner of Asia’s Got Talent.

“The first season of Asia’s Got Talent was one of the biggest productions in the world. The series unveiled a host of talent from across the region and fast became a fan favourite with AXN viewers. Season Two is set to be even bigger and better.” --- Ganesh Rajaram, General Manager, EVP Sales Asia, FremantleMedia International

So be sure to tune in this October and support your favourite act! 

I can't wait for the show to be aired!

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