Presented until August 20th, under the iconic Big Top on the Jacques-Cartier pier, in the Old Port of Montreal
MONTREAL – WEBWIRE – Friday, April 28, 2023
This new show is Cirque du Soleils 20th creation under the Big Top. ECHO is distinguished by its bold visuals and contemporary aesthetic that highlight spectacular acts performed by artists at the top of their game.
About ECHO
As determined as ever to dazzle us, Cirque du Soleil once again manages to surprise us with a show that combines poetry, performing arts and high-flying acrobatics, exploring the precious balance between humans, animals and the world they share.
Future, the protagonist, invites us into a fantasy world where she meets animal and human characters. Driven by the spirit of collaboration, they join forces to rebuild their planet little by little and create a better world.
ECHO is a show that plunges the audience into a universe of a thousand and one colors, wonders and possibilities on the themes of inventiveness, hope of youth and the importance of empathy.
Environmental initiative in St-Michel
Cirque du Soleil wants to make a positive contribution to the ever-changing world by implementing projects that have a direct impact on the environment and the communities where its shows are performed. For the premiere of ECHO, the leader in live entertainment is proposing a tree-planting initiative in collaboration with a Montreal-based urban forestry company. More than 40 trees will be planted on May 30 in the Saint-Michel district, where the companys head office is located. This measure aims to improve the quality of life of the residents and help the community better manage heat waves and pollution from nearby industrial activities. In addition, all guests of the world premiere received a plantable card allowing them to join the movement for change.
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Cirque du Soleils new show is presented under the Big Top in the Old Port of Montreal until August 20, 2023. Tickets online www.cirquedusoleil.com/echo.
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ECHO is presented by Sun Life, principal partner of the Canadian tour. Cirque du Soleil also wishes to thank its official partners Air Canada and Mastercard.
About Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group
Cirque du Soleil has reinvented the way the circus arts are perceived, from a local troupe of performers to a world-renowned company. Headquartered in Montreal, QC, the Canadian organization has become a leader in the live entertainment industry by creating immersive and iconic world-class experiences on six continents. Cirque du Soleil connects with its fans in an authentic, human and inclusive way. Privileged to collaborate with artisans of 90 different nationalities to bring their creativity to life on stages around the world, the company aims to positively impact people, communities and the planet using what sets it apart: creativity and art. Over the years, more than 215 million people have been inspired in over 70 countries around the world. To learn more, visit https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/.
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Apr 3, 2023 | International
Local premiere of FFFI-funded project “A Light Never Goes Out”
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Film Development Council:
The local premiere of a winning film project in the Professional Group of the 5th First Feature Film Initiative (FFFI), “A Light Never Goes Out”, will be held this evening (April 3). The film will be officially released on April 13.
“A Light Never Goes Out” is produced by Saville Chan and directed by Anastasia Tsang, with a screenplay co-written by Tsoi So-man and Tsang. The film stars Sylvia Chang, Simon Yam, Cecilia Choi and Henick Chou. The story is about a wife, being devastated by the loss of her skilled neon sign-making husband, decides to carry on his unfulfilled dream of making neon signs.
The Chairman of the Hong Kong Film Development Council, Dr Wilfred Wong, said, “‘A Light Never Goes Out’ offers a passionate exploration of the beauty and struggles behind keeping Hong Kong’s distinctive neon signs alive.”
He added, “The seven editions of FFFI launched so far have funded a total of 24 winning teams to make their films and have incubated 26 new directors. I hope the Government will continue to support the FFFI through the Film Development Fund (FDF) for nurturing more potential talent in order to help the industry thrive.”
The FFFI is one of the Government’s initiatives to support the film industry. It takes the form of a competition in two groups, the Higher Education Institution Group and the Professional Group. The director of each participating team shall not have previously shot any commercial film of 80 minutes or above. The FDF will provide funding for the winning teams to implement their film proposals and make their first commercial feature films. The winning teams are required to complete the whole film production and sales process, which involve planning, shooting, distribution, and more, in order to acquire knowledge from creation to practical application in making a feature film.
Mar 7, 2023 | Business
TOYOTA has unveiled the all new Crown for the first time in the world, and will release the Crown (Crossover type) as the first model around the fall of this year(1).
The Crown made its initial debut in 1955 as Toyota’s first mass production passenger vehicle created with Toyota’s own domestic technology. The DNA of “innovation and limit-pushing” that led to the creation of the first independently developed luxury car in the early postwar period has been passed down to successive models of Crowns for the past 67 years, always pursuing new values that are one step ahead of the times and loved by many customers. However, the times have changed even faster, and the Crown has become unable to fully meet the diversifying needs of its customers, and its presence as a flagship vehicle has become less significant.
In designing the new Crown, the development team thoroughly reexamined what “Crown” is, and as a result of their pursuit of a “Crown for a new era,” they have created four completely new models. In addition to the Crossover type, a new style that combines a sedan and an SUV, the Sport offers a sporty driving experience with an enticing atmosphere and an easy-to-drive package. The Sedan is a new formal design that meets the needs of chauffeurs, and the Estate is a functional SUV with a mature atmosphere and ample driving space. The new series will be rolled out in about 40 countries and regions.
(1) The grades other than CROSSOVER RS “Advanced,” CROSSOVER G “Advanced/Leather Package,” and CROSSOVER G “Advanced” are scheduled to be produced after January 2023.
The details of the new Crown (Crossover type) are available at this link: https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/37540641.html
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