The Heavenly Kings
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Boy bands are everywhere--in magazines and commercials, on the radio and television, and in the movies. People's reactions to boy band music range from amazement and awe to disgust and hatred, but it is an undeniable aspect of popular culture, doing its part to fulfill the dreams of teenage girls and line the pockets of music industry masterminds. Yet how much do we really know about boy bands? What is it like to belong to such a group and what happens behind the scenes? Follow Conroy Chan, Andrew Lin, Terence Yin and Daniel Wu, divulging everything that Hong Kong's star-making machine is afraid to tell. Details the rise, fall, and ultimate success of an unlikely modern-day Asian boy band comprised of established actors who cross over into the music industry as ALIVE. From learning how to sing and dance to developing their own marketing strategies, the entire process is laid out for all to see.
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Daniel Wu
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Released in United States 2007
Released in United States October 2006
Shown at Pusan International Film Festival (A Window on Asian Cinema) October 12-20, 2006.
Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival (New Directors) April 26-May 10, 2007.
Feature directorial debut for Daniel Wu.
Released in United States 2007 (Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival (New Directors) April 26-May 10, 2007.)
Released in United States October 2006 (Shown at Pusan International Film Festival (A Window on Asian Cinema) October 12-20, 2006.)
