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ANI-COM...more like ANTI-COM

Sunday, Aug 2, 2009 10:43PM / Standard Entry

So, some of us went to the Comics and Games Fair known as Ani-Com 2009.

It sucked. It was literally wall to wall people. So packed, in fact, that we didn't get to browse or look or anything. We ended up eating hot dogs and imitation shark fin soup instead.

We also got a glimpse of this new crazy coca-cola. Once you open, it....it freezes to give you an ultra "cool" drinking experience. Check the video evidence.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tfdPoo3j6A

But the real highlight was that we got to see our favorite dance troupe, BEAT TRIX perform. Congrats on a job well done, guys!

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MY FIRST

Wednesday, Jul 29, 2009 1:09AM / Standard Entry

Here in Hong Kong, there have been a series of "firsts" in my life.

FIRST CITY in ASIA that I've EVER Lived In

This is my first time living in Asia, and I must say that Hong Kong is an amazing city. Couldn't imagine living anywhere else at this moment in my life.

FIRST TIME BEING A RAPPER AND AWARD WINNER

Thanks to the shitty process that is finding a place to live in HK, we were able to create a song and MV out of it. Shout out to ISHK!

FIRST TIME DANCING IN THE STREETS

This is my first video to ever appear on youtube from Hong Kong.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb8KKEcRUH0&fmt=18

FIRST TIME PUTTING TOGETHER A TV PILOT WITH A GROUP OF STRANGERS

CB FRESH was born on a Wednesday night at Speak Up. We just pretty much said, "F it. Let's do something. OK."

Here is the trailer that we cut YEARS ago (it seems):

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sTQZ0nnwzQ&fmt=18

FIRST TIME BEING an AMBASSADOR

Shanghai White and Fam represent!

And now, the newest "First."

FIRST TATTOO

This is my first tattoo. We were at the HK Book Fair supporting PHAT and his new book TAT ADDICTS. PHAT was giving a presentation in cantonese, and all of a sudden, Rob tells me that they are looking for people to get a tattoo. So I say, ok. I get up there, and guess what? They were going to do it right then and there. At the book fair. In front of over 100 people. WHAT?

Here is the first strike with the tattoo machine. I was not prepared for the PAIN!

Rob Lok helping bear the pain. "Just breathe....breathe....yes, that's good.

And below, is the final product. My last name on my right buttock.

And the man "behind" my first tattoo.

Here is the vid:

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFXfNLXySNI

Much Peace, Love, Respect, and Happiness to ALL!

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AWARD WINNING FILMMAKERS CELEBRATE THE NIGHT AWAY

Monday, Jul 6, 2009 3:00AM / Standard Entry

For Immediate Release
Hong Kong
July 3, 2009

CB FRESH and Bamboo Star have officially become award winning film makers as they pulled off a tough victory in the Music Video category of the 2009 I SHOT HONG KONG FILM FESTIVAL with their original song and video, WHERE DO WE GO (WHERE IS HOME).

The raucous festivities began on July 1 at the Opening Premiere screening where hooligans of the video made a naughty appearance.

(from L to R: suave simon, jaunty jun, juxtaposed jason, dangerous don, dominant derrick)

Jason Tobin was quoted all night as saying, "Mong Kok, Bitch!"

Also, many fabulous people showed up to support the Festival.

The festival was really nice, and Simon was looking really hot," said supermodel Grace Huang.
Vince Matthew Chung, winner of The AMazing Race, had this to say, "If I could choose, I would choose to be SImon."
Min Yoo of Racks and ChiSeen fame was quoted as saying, "I look just like him, so I am really stoked about that."
THe beautiful Celina Jade and wonderful SImon Birch simultaneously exploded with, "OMG, it's SImon and he is FIERCE!"

After the screening, the after party was hit hard by the Tropical Storm Bamboo Star. These young ladies were lucky to survive.

Flash forward to Friday July 3, 2009.

THe Awards Reception and Wrap party were held at the swanky and totally fabulous W hotel, where CB FRESH was also there to celebrate their ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY.

As the clock struck 10:43pm the award for best music video was announced. And the winner is....WHERE DO WE GO (WHERE IS HOME)!

As you can see, Simon Yin accepted his award very graciously. But in a rare moment of clarity and sincerity, Simon had this to say,

"Thank you to everyone who supported us over the year. CB FRESH, thank you. Thank you to everyone who came out to be a part of the video, we love you. J2D2, thanks for the music, brothers! ISHK, you have the hottest chicks I have ever seen. Congrats to everyone who participated in the Festival. We are all winners tonight...anyone want to buy a FINAL CUT STUDIO 2 package?"

To cap off the night, Bamboo Star was asked to perform their #1 single (and by number one, it means their ONLY one).

The mic was rocked...and so was Shairah, the Lyrical Mistress. Meow.

Overall, the week was absolutely fantastic and the team at I SHOT HONG KONG deserved all the credit for making it happen.

Once again, congratulations go out to all the filmmakers and all the attendees of the Festival. Derrick Fong summed up the night perfectly by stating, "Together, we can make movies."

On a side note, Craig Leeson was overheard talking to a tall blonde, "Hey, I'm Craig Leeson, and I'm awesome."

We whole heartedly agree.

For more information, please visit: www.alivenotdead.com/ishothongkong

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CBmkHyIH5Q

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I SHOT HONG KONG RTPK INTERVIEW

Friday, Jul 3, 2009 12:15AM / Standard Entry

Here is our first radio interview at RTHK.

Make sure to come out to the I SHOT HONG KONG FILM FESTIVAL this week!

You'll get to see a lot of your favorite AnD artists on the Big screen!!!!

See you guys at the WRAP PARTY!

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq_2CoCK3zI

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BE CAREFUL: BOOTLEG AliveNotDead!

Wednesday, Jun 24, 2009 12:47PM / Standard Entry

Guys!

BE CAREFUL!

There is a new site out there trying to imitate Alive Not Dead. Do not be susceptible to their scams!

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0tP3RHqMPA

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Simon Yin

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throughout high school and college, I wanted to be a pediatrician. I took the damn MCAT three times, and scored best on the first....
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throughout high school and college, I wanted to be a pediatrician. I took the damn MCAT three times, and scored best on the first.

I experienced racism for the first time in 5th grade in the boys restroom, when some kid passed me at the urinal and called me a "chink."

my mom bought me a milkshake, and I felt better.

my freshmen year in college, I stayed with my girlfriend that was still in high school. Big Mistake.

drowning is probably the worst way to die.

i was an investment banker straight out of college. bigger mistake.

took an improv comedy class and now, here I am typing this thang.

i constantly wonder if I am doing the right thing.

biggest fear: getting what I want, and realizing that that was not what I wanted, afterall.

sexiest part of a woman: legs

sexiest part of a man: chubby gut

my favorite part about hong kong (besides the AnD peeps, of course) are the wonderfull assortments of drinks

worst part: the humidity that swallows you up and chokes you to death.

i believe in love at first sight.

i cried while watching "cool runnings."

i prefer doing TV to Film.

i like asians.

I love collabos, so if any of you guys want to get together, sling ideas together, play facebook scrabble, or anything, I'm down. Look forward to meeting you all. Thanks for readin'!

Love,

Simon

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