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| Posted: 01 Oct 2012 12:19 AM PDT There is much more to look forward to as the channel that aims to inspire – Li – is now a 24-hour channel. AFTER three years of providing some of the best Asian lifestyle programming through its original productions, such as Quest For Stars, The Maverick Chef and EdVentures In Asia, Li now provides viewers with non-stop entertainment. Li is a 24-hour channel broadcasting on Astro Ch 728, effective today. For this month, there is much to look forward to as well. Witness the extraordinary culinary showdowns in Yes Chef S2 and There's No Taste Like Home; learn the joy of building a relationship and home in Marriage Under Construction S4; journey to the world's most exotic places in Designer Travel S2, Landmark Story, Most Intriguing Safari Destinations and Stopover: Seoul. Also, don't forget to check out the rich and famous in Kings And Queens Of New York for some style inspirations. Stopover: Seoul (Today, 11.30pm): A chic travel show that guides viewers on how to shop, eat and relax in the urban city of Seoul in South Korea. Follow host Serina Hwang as she shares the best places to indulge and relax in the capital city. Discover the best of dining, fashion, arts and culture as she brings viewers around the city and the interesting places in the Main Palace Area, Apgujeong, Cheongdam, Garosugil and Myeongdong. Mari Winsor's Cardio Pilates (Oct 6, 8am): Dreaming of having a toned body, but hardcore workouts at the gym is not really your thing? Well, try Pilates instead. Mari Winsor is here to teach you traditional Pilates mat work programmes plus Pilates-inspired cardio workout in Mari Winsor's Cardio Pilates. You'll build a lean, dancer-style body with mat work, and of course burn off those calories with the aerobic programme. Now you can kick, squat and lunge your way to that long, lean Pilates body. Marriage Under Construction S4 (Oct 6, 9pm): Marriage Under Construction has come all the way to Season 4. This 13-episode series follows the stress and drama as newlyweds buy, renovate and decorate their first home on a limited budget. It's more than just a home renovation – it is a personal, physical and mental journey to building a relationship and a home, one nail at a time. This season, Matt and Kate will put their relationship to the ultimate test. The couple buy their first home together (they were staying at Kate's parents' house previously) and decide to renovate it themselves. They are happy to be finally on their own, but how long will that last amidst the rubble of a costly renovation? Kings And Queens Of New York (Oct 6, 11pm): Perhaps the most influential city in the world, New York created cultures and values that the whole world adores. The documentary depicts a week in the hectic lives of a few members of New York's high society, and takes the form of interwoven portraits of the city's most influential and powerful personalities, in fashion, politics, film, literature, music and more. Be inspired by the insights shared by these famous New Yorkers such as Jay McIerney, Benjamin Millepied, Vito Schnabel, Diane von Furstenberg, Daniel Boulud and Elisa Sednaoui. There's No Taste Like Home (Oct 7, 10pm): Are you staying away from home? Getting sick of take-out foods? Well, let's go for home-cooked food with the popular Italian chef, Gino D'Acampo. Gino D'Acampo goes on a hunt across Britain to celebrate home cooks, and their incredible family heritage dishes. Unsung family heroes and their recipes – passed down the generations – are taken out of the home and put into a professional kitchen. Most Intriguing Safari Destinations (Oct 8, 11.30pm): Explore the never-before-seen sides of Southern Africa in this nine-episode series that brings you to the most fascinating travel destinations in Southern Africa. It introduces the most decadent of safari lodges, the finest of African wines, Michelin quality fine dining and the most unforgettable experiences. My Workout (Oct 13, 7.30am): This energised fitness programme features Hollywood's top three mega-star trainers, Yumi Lee (celebrity clients include Brad Pitt, Demi Moore and Pink), Ron Matthews (Jennifer Garner and Eva Mendez) and Jeanette Jenkins (Queen Latifah). These trainers have worked the bodies of the rich and famous and know all the tricks of the trade. Besides providing an assortment of fitness programmes, My Workout will also share some essential nutrition tips with the viewers to create maximum results. Landmark Story (Oct 13, 9pm): Explore two latest landmarks in Seoul – Ferrum Tower and NHN Green Factory – which are well known for their excellence in design, architecture and functionality. Located at the heart of Seoul City, Ferrum Tower is near to many of the city's attractions such as Namsan Tower and the Royal Places. The Korea Herald highlights the 28-storey building as a "foodie Mecca" for its excellent and diverse shops, offering cuisines from all over the world. Meanwhile, NHN Green Factory is the headquarters of NHN Corporation, a Korean Internet service provider. The steel and glass façade houses adjustable vertical louvers that restrict or allow sunlight to enter the building. During the night, the facade displays different messages, shapes or the NHN logo as internal light is selectively blocked by a nocturnal automated louver system. Yes Chef S2 (Oct 16, 9pm): Following the successful debut of EdVentures In Asia, celebrity chef Edward Kwon is back in an all-new season of Yes Chef. Hosted and judged by Chef Edward, this reality cooking competition aims to seek the next culinary master who can elevate Korean cuisine to the global stage. In this reality series, 12 contestants are selected during the first challenge and will go through a weekly elimination process based on their performance. Join the 12 contestants for a gripping gastronomic battle to become the next superstar chef, with the winner taking home 100mil won (RM276,000) and the opportunity to work at a renowned restaurant. Designer Travel S2 (Oct 25, midnight): Using the "creative DNA" of a destination, Designer Travel S2 gives an insider's perspective into dynamic cities, bypassing all things chain, bland and mass market. Hosted by Daon Broni and Amy Devers, this travel series features leading designers, including architects, interior, graphic and fashion designers who take us on an urban excursion through the cities in which they live, work and play. Designer Travel Season 2 provides a chic and entertaining snapshot of the world's premier creative hubs and desirable destinations, including Zurich, Seoul, Helsinki, Genoa, Seattle and Istanbul. – Siti Azhariah Kamin |
| Posted: 01 Oct 2012 12:19 AM PDT Venture into The Paranormal Zone, if you dare. ARE you a caulbearer or one of those whom people say were born with a veil? Can you see things others cannot? If otherwise, then are you curious about all the supernatural phenomena that are seemingly impossible to explain, and yet dare not check them out yourself? Enter The Paranormal Zone, a local documentary series that explores all that is unseen, unheard and unknown to most ordinary folks. Produced by Kechara In Motion, the 13-episode half-hour programme is helmed by Phng Li Kim, who is the CEO of Kechara Media & Publications. A motivational speaker and publisher of spiritual books by profession, Phng and her team investigate places in the country that are known to be haunted and features spiritualists, metaphysicians, paranormal researchers and other related personalities on the show. Following Ntv7's success with popular paranormal series like Singapore's Incredible Tales (hosted by Thai-American VJ Utt in English), Hong Kong's The Unbelievable or Guai Tan (hosted by Hong Kong celebrity Spencer Leung in Cantonese), and our own Seekers in Malay, The Paranormal Zone impresses upon viewers its tagline "what we see may not be real, what is real we may not see" and aims to educate rather than scare viewers. "We provide information, with both academic and spiritual perspectives, to the story," Phng said in an interview recently. Making her hosting debut with The Paranormal Zone, Phng admitted that she has seen on the infra-red camera what others describe as white mists and glowing orbs, perceived to be beings that most people cannot see. "It was extremely exciting," exclaimed the mother of three boys. Besides seeing things, she was also hearing things in another episode. "I heard sounds when we were in a cemetery. It wasn't in words or a dialogue, but sounds acknowledging a conversation I was having with somebody else. It was very consistent. Whenever I brought up that subject matter, there was that sound," shared Phng, 41, who revealed that each episode took two to three weeks to complete. Phng also spoke of how she was being taught a lesson of patience in an episode which saw her sitting alone in a haunted house up north. "I had to sit there with seven cameras waiting for more than two hours and the spirits only appeared in the last half-hour. That was challenging. "There is also a drop in temperature whenever there is paranormal activity," continued the host, who interviewed jazz queen Datuk Sheila Majid in one of the episodes. The spooky six-minute trailer that links from our iSnap feature shows some chilling excerpts from three different episodes: The Curse Of The Ghost Child, Nature Spirits and Talking To The Dead. The pilot, The Curse Of The Ghost Child, was screened at the launch of the show. It is about the Chinese gwai jai (meaning ghost child in Cantonese) and the Malay equivalent of toyol. Compelled by the Chinese sifu (paranormal consultant) to put her finger into the mouth of a foetus, the plucky host did so and described a light nibbling on her finger as well as the coldness of the body. "Only the sifu and myself could see it. The cameras could not capture it, and the others could only see the box and the redness of the cloth," she shared about the paranormal activity surrounding the foetus, which apparently had been "kept" by someone for two years. In the episode Nature Spirits, Phng sits alone in the wilderness on top of a hill in the middle of the night, while the rest of the paranormal team waits some distance away as she makes recordings of the unseen. Meanwhile, the one titled Talking To The Dead shows how people try to communicate with the deceased via devices like the Ouija Board and Psychic Circle. During the course of producing the series, the team did not experience any untoward incidents. Their secret, if you can call it that, is that they start their investigations with compassion in their hearts. "We go in and we explain why we are there. We have a very clear motivation. We enter with respect, and we leave with respect. We don't offend. We don't provoke. So, there is no reason for them to harm us." With the success of Season One, the team has already started researching for the next season which will take them to places outside the country. The Paranormal Zone airs on Ntv7 every Monday at 9pm starting today. |
| Posted: 01 Oct 2012 12:19 AM PDT Find out more about plastic surgery and ghosts and ghouls on 988. CURIOUS about going under the knife to look pretty? If you are, then tune in to 988 bright and early. There are also lots of interesting interviews and the latest music to keep you entertained throughout the week. The Feature Monday and Tuesday, 9am-10am It is common to secretly go abroad for cosmetic surgery. To understand the industry throughly, 988 DJ Sam (pic) went to Hong Kong to interview a practising surgeon. Also, local singer Vic Teo shares his experience of the medical procedure. Street VIP Wednesday-Friday, 9am-10am "In the past, a songstress was known as a showgirl. Only the poor became one, said Yao Lee a.k.a. The Silver Voice, a famous songstress in the 1930s and 40s. The perennial appeal of her songs such as Rose, Rose I Love You and The Spring Wind Kisses My Face affirmed the singer's legendary status in the Mandarin music scene. Music VIP Monday-Friday, 2pm Taiwanese singer William Wei Li An is finally coming to Kuala Lumpur. The news sent a group of 988 female DJs squealing with delight and anticipation. Newly wed DJ May is one of them. The Good Show Monday-Friday, 5pm-8pm If you're already looking forward to Halloween, you'll be in good company with the trio of The Good Show. They're all ready to fill your drive time with hilariously frightful fun and the spookiest stories. Trick or treat? Night Chat Monday-Friday, 10pm-midnight Steve Jobs, the late Apple Computer co-founder, has not only showed the world a new approach to technology, but also given people a new way of life. Let's reminisce Jobs' passion and creativity that have touched the hearts of millions from all over the world. For more information, log on to 988.com.my. 988 is owned and operated by The Star. |
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