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Saturday, April 16, 2022

Merlion morphs into a superhero, fights villains with Ultraman in new tourism video

Source Website: https://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/merlion-morphs-superhero-fights-villains-ultraman-new-tourism-video
By Walter Sim, Japan Correspondent, The New Paper, 12 April 2022 at 09:15 pm



Japanese superhero Ultraman and the superhero version of the Merlion in Shibuya, Tokyo, on April 12, 2022.
PHOTO: Japanese superhero Ultraman and the superhero version of the Merlion in Shibuya, Tokyo, on April 12, 2022.
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Picture posted by Walter Sim, Japan Correspondent, The New Paper on 12 April 2022 at 09:15 pm

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TOKYO - The Merlion, Singapore's beloved icon which marks its 50th birthday in September, transforms into a superhero in a new tourism video commissioned by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and released Tuesday (April 12).

In the 6½ minute video, the Merlion, with a red-and-white mane and red paws, rises from the waters of Marina Bay to join hands with Ultraman to fend off monsters that lay siege on landmarks such as Gardens by The Bay, Marina Bay Sands and Jewel Changi Airport.

STB began a tie-up with Japan production house, Tsuburaya - which owns the Ultraman copyright - last year to mark 55 years of diplomatic relations between Singapore and Japan - a milestone that also coincided with Ultraman's 55th birthday.


In the 6½ minute video, the Merlion, with a red-and-white mane and red paws, rises from the waters of Marina Bay to join hands with Ultraman to fend off monsters that lay siege on landmarks such as Gardens by The Bay, Marina Bay Sands and Jewel Changi Airport.
PHOTO: In the 6½ minute video, the Merlion, with a red-and-white mane and red paws, rises from the waters of Marina Bay to join hands with Ultraman to fend off monsters that lay siege on landmarks such as Gardens by The Bay, Marina Bay Sands and Jewel Changi Airport.
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At a tourism campaign event in Tokyo's youth hub Shibuya on Tuesday, Mr Markus Tan, STB's regional director for North Asia, said that Covid-19 meant the brakes had to be slammed on the SingapoReimagine Ultraman campaign but that more would be done this year.

"Singapore is ready to connect with the world," he said. "We're very proud to have partnered with Tsuburaya for Ultraman is not only a very iconic character in Japan but all over the world. He'll be helping us with our tourism recovery programmes."



Posted by VisitSingapore on 06 April 2022
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The bulk of Tuesday's event was devoted to whetting the wanderlust of Japanese travellers. In a talk session with Ultraman series actress Hikari Kuroki, 21, new attractions such as Jewel Changi Airport, wellness experiences like yoga on the rooftop of Marina Bay Sands, and food like chili crab were introduced.


In a talk session with Ultraman series actress Hikari Kuroki, 21, new attractions such as Jewel Changi Airport, wellness experiences like yoga on the rooftop of Marina Bay Sands, and food like chili crab were introduced.
PHOTO: In a talk session with Ultraman series actress Hikari Kuroki, 21, new attractions such as Jewel Changi Airport, wellness experiences like yoga on the rooftop of Marina Bay Sands, and food like chili crab were introduced.
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Hikari Kuroki (黒木ひかり) from Ultraman Z
PHOTO: Hikari Kuroki (黒木ひかり) from Ultraman Z
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Mr Tan told The Straits Times that tie-ups involving Ultraman will be progressively rolled out in the coming months with Singapore Airlines, the Night Safari, as well as a "luxury hotel" that cannot yet be named.

The STB has also commissioned a mural featuring Ultraman and the superhero version of the Merlion, which was created by artist collective DPLMT and is now on display at a shophouse in Haji Lane.


The STB has also commissioned a mural featuring Ultraman and the superhero version of the Merlion
PHOTO: The STB has also commissioned a mural featuring Ultraman and the superhero version of the Merlion, which was created by artist collective DPLMT and is now on display at a shophouse in Haji Lane.
Last year, Ultraman saved Singapore from kaijus across three short videos. Now, we get to watch that happen again all in one single video.Last year, Ultraman saved Singapore from kaijus across three short videos. Now, we get to watch that happen again all in one single video.
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Ultraman director Kiyotaka Taguchi said in a recorded video message that while he has never visited Singapore, he was thrilled to see the beloved character juxtaposed against the actual city landscape.

"While I could not visit Singapore while producing the video, I am looking forward to visiting the country soon," he said.


Ultraman: A New Power of Singapore (2021)
By Walter Sim, Japan Correspondent, The New Paper, 12 April 2022 at 09:15 pm
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Reference
[1] Walter Sim, Japan Correspondent, The New Paper, Merlion morphs into a superhero, fights villains with Ultraman in new tourism video, posted on 12 April 2022 at 09:15 pm, https://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/merlion-morphs-superhero-fights-villains-ultraman-new-tourism-video


Links


Busan ​​International Film Festival (BIFF) - https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/09/busan-international-film-festival-biff.html

Japanese Samba Carnival (links) - https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/10/japanese-samba-carnival-links.html
 
Asakusa Samba Carnival (links) - https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/10/asakusa-samba-carnival.html

Brazilian Samba Carnival - https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/10/brazilian-samba-carnival-links.html

Scandinavian Samba Carnival (links) - https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/10/scandinavian-samba-carnival-links.html

Other stories - https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/05/other-stories.html

Nursing stories - https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/09/nursing-stories.html

Healthcare stories (links) - https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2021/01/healthcare-stories-links.html

Movie (Links) - https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/11/movie-links.html

Monday, October 16, 2017

Confessions of a Halloween Horror Nights scare actor

Source Website: http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/vengeful-spirit-needs-lozenges-start-scaring
By Hariz Baharudin, Reporter, The New Paper, 16 October 2017 at 06:00 am


Miss Yeung Pui Man plays Malice (above, in costume) at Halloween Horror Nights.
PHOTO: Miss Yeung Pui Man plays Malice (above, in costume) at Halloween Horror Nights. She reveals secret to bringing Halloween Horror Nights character to life.
You could say that Miss Yeung Pui Man's job gives her a lot to shout about.
PHOTO: RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA
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A professional scare actor, Miss Yeung, 28, has been spending her weekend nights haunting people as Malice - one of the seven "Sinisters" - at this year's Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) at Universal Studios Singapore.

When asked how she deals with all the growling and screaming, she laughed as she told The New Paper: "Lozenges. I spam lozenges so that I can continue scaring."



Vengeful spirit needs lozenges to start scaring
PHOTO: Vengeful spirit needs lozenges to start scaring
When asked how she deals with all the growling and screaming, she laughed as she told The New Paper: "Lozenges. I spam lozenges so that I can continue scaring."
PHOTO: RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA
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Malice is a vengeful spirit who roams the Death Mall, one of the five haunted houses at HHN, and she has been featured prominently in the advertisements and promotional materials for the event.

"I hide in dark recesses and corners to jump and scare the guests, mostly screaming at them and giving the illusion that I am trying to kill them," Miss Yeung said.

The secret, she said, lies in the make-up and costume, which helps to "bring the character to life".

It takes a team of two to three people 90 minutes to get her into the make-up and costume. Later, they spend an hour to remove them.

"The make-up team do an amazing job. It is magic. With all the make-up, I do not even look like me anymore," Miss Yeung said.



The secret, she said, lies in the make-up and costume, which helps to 'bring the character to life'.
PHOTO: The secret, she said, lies in the make-up and costume, which helps to "bring the character to life".
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She let on that the most difficult part is staying in character.

"Before I face the public, I have to get into character mentally. I am not me anymore," she said.

"Even if a situation is funny, like someone has a big reaction, I cannot laugh, because Malice will not react with laughter."

As for guests who might be cynical or even make a mockery of her scare-acting, Miss Yeung said she simply moves on to someone else, because "there will always be screams to be found".

SECURITY
Safety, she added, is always a priority. If someone tries to hit her, she retreats. The minders who accompany her and the guests are an additional level of security too.

"You can pick out those who come to the event with bad intentions, so we look out for guests who might behave inappropriately and are alert," Miss Yeung said.



Safety, she added, is always a priority. If someone tries to hit her, she retreats.
PHOTO: Safety, she added, is always a priority. If someone tries to hit her, she retreats. The minders who accompany her and the guests are an additional level of security too.
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She works in 45-minute shifts, doing about four or five shifts each night. It does get draining, but she said the satisfaction of creating an unforgettable experience for the guests keeps her going.

"When you see people enjoying themselves and being in the moment, it is most fulfilling. I get to take the whole story to them and bring them into another world they really believe in," she said.

She and the other scare actors - almost 500 of them - will be performing on weekend nights until Oct 29.

Miss Yeung performs as other characters at the theme park too, but she feels lucky to play Malice, as getting to scare people happens only once a year.

"People assume it is easy to jump out and scream, but they do not know that behind the scenes, there is a lot of hard work and effort.

"It takes a lot to bring out the whole show, and I am glad I get to be a part of it," she said.




People assume it is easy to jump out and scream, but they do not know that behind the scenes, there is a lot of hard work and effort.
PHOTO: "People assume it is easy to jump out and scream, but they do not know that behind the scenes, there is a lot of hard work and effort."
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Secrets of the trade

  • The first step is always the hardest. Do not worry about what people might think of you when you are starting out as a scare actor. Just enjoy the experience.
  • Staying in character is important, and it is essential to not break character, even when there are unexpected reactions.
  • A background in performing arts helps, as being a scare actor means putting on a show for a roving and mobile audience.
By Hariz Baharudin, Reporter, The New Paper, 16 October 2017 at 06:00 am


When you see people enjoying themselves and being in the moment, it is most fulfilling.
PHOTO: "When you see people enjoying themselves and being in the moment, it is most fulfilling. I get to take the whole story to them and bring them into another world they really believe in,"
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arah French is an indie actress starring in the movies, SCREAM QUEEN CAMPFIRE, HALLOW POINTE, & STRIP CLUB SLASHER.
PHOTO: Sarah French is an indie actress starring in the movies, SCREAM QUEEN CAMPFIRE, HALLOW POINTE, & STRIP CLUB SLASHER.
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Reference
[1] Hariz Baharudin, Reporter, The New Paper, Vengeful spirit needs lozenges to start scaring, posted on 16 October 2017 at 06:00 am,  http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore/vengeful-spirit-needs-lozenges-start-scaring