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Siguiendo la estela de lo sucedido en “Piratas del caribe: el cofre del hombre muerto”, encontramos a nuestros héroes Will Turner y Elizabeth Swann aliados con el capitán Barbossa, en una búsqueda desesperada para liberar al capitán Jack Sparrow de las manos de Davy Jones. Mientras, el terrorífico barco fantasma, el Holandés Errante, bajo el control de la Compañía de las Indias Orientales, causa estragos a lo largo de los Siete Mares. Will y Elizabeth, navegando en medio de la traición, la felonía y mares salvajes, deben seguir adelante rumbo a Singapur y enfrentarse al astuto pirata chino Sao Feng. Ahora, en los mismísimos confines de la tierra, todos ellos deben elegir un bando en la batalla final, ya que no sólo sus vidas y fortunas, sino también el futuro de la piratería clásica, pende de un hilo...

Hong Kong, 1962. Chow, redactor jefe de un diario local, se muda con su mujer a un edificio habitado principalmente por gentes de Shanghai. Allí conoce a Li-zhen, una joven que acaba de instalarse en el mismo edificio con su esposo. Ella es secretaria de una empresa de exportación y su marido está continuamente de viaje de negocios. Como la mujer de Chow también está casi siempre fuera de casa, Li-zhen y Chow pasan cada vez más tiempo juntos y se hacen muy amigos. Un día, ambos descubrirán que sus respectivos cónyuges los están traicionando.

Rachel Chu es profesora de economía en la Universidad de Nueva York, allí conoce a Nick Young -profesor de historia- y se enamoran. Ambos tienen que viajar a la ciudad natal de Nick, Singapur, para asistir a la boda de su mejor amigo. Es allí cuando Rachel descubre que su novio pertenece a una de las familias más ricas de Asia y que todas las solteras de clase alta están increíblemente celosas de ella. La joven tendrá que enfrentarse a todas ellas y demostrar a la familia de su novio que ella también es digna de estar con él.

Ling (Yeo Yann Yann) es una chica procedente de Malasia que da clases de mandarín en un instituto de Singapur donde su labor es poco apreciada. Tienen pocos motivos para ser feliz: ella y su marido han pasado los últimos ocho años intentando concebir un hijo, un proceso que ha erosionado notablemente su relación. De hecho, su marido apenas pasa ya tiempo en casa, por lo que Ling se tiene que ocupar prácticamente en solitario de su suegro enfermo. Una inesperada fuente de comfort aparece en la figura de Wei Lun (Koh Jia Ler), el único estudiante de su clase al que parece interesarle la materia.

La fría y calculadora esposa del propietario de una plantación de caucho en Malasia asesina a un hombre, supuestamente en defensa propia. Pero, de repente, aparece una comprometedora carta cuyo contenido echa por tierra la versión de los hechos de la protagonista.

La reina Sorceress, tras un sueño ella recuerda a Adora, la hija primogénita de los gobernantes de Eternia, que fue secuestrada por Hordak, antes maestro y ahora enemigo de Skeletor. Le revelerá la verdad al Príncipe Adam, quien tendrá que descubrir por sí solo con una espada mágica quien es la persona que también poseerá los mismo poderes de He-Man.

Segunda Guerra Mundial (1939-1945). Cuando las tropas japonesas sitian Singapur, un grupo de mujeres de distintas nacionalidades son evacuadas en barco hacia los Estados Unidos. Durante la travesía, el barco es atacado por la aviación japonesa y naufraga frente a las costas de Sumatra. Las mujeres son apresadas y enviadas a un campo de concentración en medio de la selva.

Durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial (1939-1945), un grupo de prisioneros sobrevive a duras penas en un campo de concentración de Singapur. Cada uno tiene sus propios métodos, como King Rat, que se dedica al mercado negro y es despreciado por sus compañeros, aunque todos le necesitan.

Principios de los años 70, el americano Jack regenta un burdel en Singapur. Aunque la competencia es enorme y de métodos violentos, ha conseguido sobrevivir gracias a que la policía se deja sobornar. Pero la llegada de un nuevo inspector que se encarga de revisar sus libros de cuentas no hará más que agudizar sus graves problemas.

Singapur, 1997: Los Lim son una familia acomodada de tres miembros – marido, mujer e hijo – que recibe a Teresa (Angeli Bayani), una mujer filipina que ha venido a la metrópolis a servir, al igual que muchas otras compartriotas suyas en busca de una vida mejor. Toda la familia tiene que adaptarse a la presencia de esta extranjera, que altera aún más su relación ya tensa. Sin embargo, Teresa y Jiale (Koh Jia Ler), el problemático chico al que cuida, pronto forman un vínculo fuerte y afectuoso, que se va desarrollando, dándole al chico una sensación de pertenencia en una familia que se desintegra poco a poco, mismo vínculo que se verá amenazado por la irrupción de elementos externos – una crisis financiera – e internos en la dinámica familiar que los cambiarán para siempre. Inspirada en hechos de la infancia de su director. (FILMAFFINITY)

Masato es chef de ramen en Takasaki, Japón. Un día su vida dará un vuelco cuando su padre muera repentinamente. Aunque no mantenía una estrecha relación con él, se encuentra con una maleta y un cuaderno rojo repleto de las memorias de la familia, que su madre le dejó cuando tan solo tenía diez años. Siguiendo sus instintos, Masato viajará a Singapur con la esperanza de reconstruir la historia de su vida y su familia. Allí conocerá a Miki, una bloguera de comida japonesa y madre soltera, que le ayuda a localizar a su tío materno Ah Wee, que le acercará un poco más a sus orígenes junto con su abuela Madam Lee. El joven chef se irá recomponiendo poco a poco a través su pasión por la cocina y la tradición familiar.

En 1992, la adolescente Sandi Tan filmó la primera película independiente de Singapur con su enigmático mentor estadounidense Georges, quien luego desapareció con todas las imágenes. Veinte años después, la película de 16 mm se recupera, enviando a Tan, ahora novelista en Los Ángeles, a una odisea personal en busca de las huellas de desaparición de Georges.

Un artista americano de tatuajes viaja por el mundo explorando y explotando temas étnicos en sus diseños. En una exposición de tatuajes en Singapur, entra en contacto por primera vez con el mundo exótico del tatuaje tradicional de Samoa. Su deseo de aprender la técnica antigua de dicha cultura, le hará arriesgar la vida en un viaje místico por la isla.

Josh Mallon (Crosby) es un millonario que, harto de esa vida, escapa de su dominante padre (Charles Coburn) y, junto a un vagabundo (Bob Hope), viaja hasta Singapur donde encontrará a una atractiva nativa (Dorothy Lamour) que trabaja en un cabaret para un individuo con pocos escrúpulos (Anthony Quinn).

Wang, un trabajador chino que vive en el área industrial de Singapur sufre un accidente en el trabajo y está ansioso por la repatriación. Incapaz de dormir, comienza a frecuentar un cibercafé en medio de la noche. Con la esperanza de encontrar alguna forma de contacto humano en una tierra que lo hace sentir alienado, hace una amistad en línea que termina siendo mucho más siniestra de lo esperado. Cuando Wang desaparece repentinamente, el policía Lok es llamado a investigar la historia descubriendo una verdad inesperada.

Hong Daming is a positive and generous man. As his coffee shop and house number are both "118", the people around him gave him the nickname of "118" (or 要要发), much to his delight. Together with his wife, Liu Meimei, he makes a living by running the coffee-shop, and are well known in Tiong Bahru. Whenever someone is in need, they would always seek Daming for help. His family lives in a 3-room flat, which was built in pre-war years, above the coffee shop. He has 4 children. The children are named Hong Shunfeng, Hong Shunshui, Hong Jinzhi and Hong Yuye. Having 6 people living in a 3-room flat is cramped-up enough, yet he also rents out a room to "Ah Niang", a middle-aged man whose original name is Li Weiliang. Weiliang studied fashion design in France, but circumstances led him to simply run a stall in 118's coffee-shop, selling dumplings with the recipe that his mother left for him.

Three travel content creators competing to win a trip to space embark on the adventure of a lifetime, rolling the dice to decide where they'll go next.

The story centres round the inhabitants of small neighbourhood who work in an enrichment school and a minimart. From ex-criminal to middle-aged workers who lost their jobs to technology, and elderlies with a seemingly disillusioned life, can there still be hopes and dreams for these everyday folks who live at the edge of society ? A light-hearted drama bursting with colourful characters, watch how Zhong Ling the founder of Hope Training Centre, and Hong Da Cai the boss of ‘Tian Tian Lai’ minimart, deal with every day situation and at the same time manage their own love life.

This drama describes the trials and tribulations the teochew Cai Family under the patriarch Cai Qingyang from the late 1940s to the 1990s.

Beset with foreign threats and internal turmoil, China's concoction of woes compels its citizens to leave for Nanyang in search of a better life. When Shi Tou, manages to save enough money after years of working at a tin mine, he returns to marry his childhood sweetheart, Ya Zi. On the return trip, they cross paths with two penniless brothers, Zhang Tian Peng and Zhang Tian Ying with the former becoming Shi Tou's sworn brother out of gratitude. Framed for robbery and murder, Shi Tou is thrown behind bars while Ya Zi desperately seeks help. Feeling sympathetic towards them, Hui Niang and her stepbrother, Zhang Dong'en proves Shi Tou's innocence. When he returns back to the mine, Shi Tou is lured into a destructive spiral of gambling by his scheming boss and runs up a huge debt, while his supervisor, Hei Long lusts after Ya Zi's beauty and plots to ruin him.

A Song to Remember is a MediaCorp Channel 8 historical-cum-musical drama which is set in the 1930s to 1940s in early Singapore before World War II. It debuted on Channel 8 on 22 November 2011 and was telecast every weekday night at 9.00 pm. This drama stars Qi Yuwu and Joanne Peh who had paired up thrice after The Little Nyonya and C.L.I.F., and Eelyn Kok, Julie Tan and Desmond Tan. Chen Hanwei plays a villain in this drama while Eelyn Kok is also another antagonist. Viewers can catch episodes on xinmsn catchup from 23 November 2011. It was reported that the scriptwriter Ang Ee Tee took several years to complete the script of this drama. Despite large amounts of resources and money pumped in for the production and promotion of this serial, the drama was not well received by the audience when it was broadcast. Many perceived the show to be boring and slow-paced, and the acting skills of some of the main cast members were heavily criticised.

Tom and Jerry as you've never seen them before! With a fresh new look that was born and bred in Asia, they are ready for their adventures in the region. Starting off with Singapore, Tom and Jerry chase each other through the Marina Barrage, Joo Chiat or Bishan Park. Look out also for the Singapore River or your favourite HDB estate! Totally at home with our balmy weather because like true blue Singaporeans, they know exactly how to cool down. Their "kiasu" ways come in handy too as they make a new friend with Merli.

Crimewatch is a television program produced by the National Crime Prevention Council and Singapore Police Force. Currently presented by serving regular police officers, it showcases the work of the Singapore Police Force including solved cases, appeals for unsolved cases, as well as crime prevention advice.

Watch host Tony travel around the world and enjoy luxurious tourism with his companion Priscilla Wong. Destinations includes South Korea, Singapore, Shanghai etc. They enjoy what good money can buy, including great food, wine tastings, local culture.

Based on real-life experiences, Tenko remains one of the most fondly remembered and acclaimed BBC dramas of the early 1980s. It follows a group of women, formerly comfortably well-off ex-pats living in Singapore, as they are captured by the Japanese during World War II.

Set in the 1930s, the drama spans across several generations of a wealthy Straits-born Chinese family in Malacca, and revolves around the feuds surrounding it. Yue Niang, a strong-willed Nyonya refuses to be consigned to her lowborn status in life and sets out to change her destiny, eventually succeeding as a businesswoman.

In colonial Singapore during World War Two, this epic drama follows the schemes – both commercial and amorous – of a wealthy British family as they struggle to preserve their prosperous business amid cataclysmic world events.

Bring 'Em Back Alive is an adventure television series starring Bruce Boxleitner, Cindy Morgan and Ron O'Neal. The series was shown in the United States from September 1982 to May 1983. Set in Singapore, it was one of several shows like Tales of the Gold Monkey to try to capture the success of Raiders of the Lost Ark. In reality, Frank Buck was a real big game trapper who was very famous in the 1930s. He wrote a book entitled Bring 'Em Back Alive. He appeared in several movies including a 1932 adaptation of the book and is remembered by serial fans as the star of Jungle Menace. It lasted only 17 episodes before being cancelled because of low ratings, due to being scheduled against ABC's Top 30 hits Happy Days and Laverne and Shirley.

Xu Long Bin is a reservist officer who saved Chen Jin Bao's life during a military exercise. Instead of being grateful, Jin Bao blames Long Bin for his damaged car. From then, the duo never see eye to eye. Lu Jun Guang becomes their mediator and the three men eventually became friends. Jun Guang is in love with Shen Yi Xuan, who cannot get over the memory of her dead boyfriend. While Bai Jing Yu, Jun Guang's childhood friend, is always at his side through thick and thin. New recruit Yao Wei Guo dislikes Yang Xian Feng and constantly picks on him. But Xian Feng proves himself to be a kind and compassionate buddy, and they eventually become good friends. Their friendship is tested when they fall in love with the same girl. Long Bin, Jun Guang and Jin Bao are patrolling a restricted military area when they encounter a terrorist attack. Will they be able to put their military skills to good use and stop the terrorist attack?

1964-65. Singapore is a city at a crossroads. Political and racial tensions are at fever pitch as the British pull out, and a new nation is about to be born. The lights of Bugis Street have never burned so bright: bootleg copies of Motown songs boom out from street stalls; the Rolling Stones are in town along with tourists and American sailors fresh from Vietnam. They join British and Australian soldiers checking out the prostitutes and gambling dens en route to their own war in Borneo. This is the city of Sam Callaghan, Patricia Cheng, the CIA’s Conrad Harrison and the clients of the Cheng Detective Agency. The agency’s cases range from the usual (straying spouses and petty fraudsters) to events with international implications and complications. Sam’s contacts from his military days are useful - but they start to drag him back into a dark world that he would prefer to leave behind.

Six young Australians go to war, full of confidence and bravado. They land in Singapore in 1942, just in time for surrender. With 15,000 others, they are marched off to Changi prison camp. Together, the six boys survive three and a half years of incarceration. Almost sixty years later, the six prepare to get together for what may be their last hurrah.

Discover how Singapore's architects and futurists plan to radically transform the city in response to the daunting challenges it faces.

Join Jason as he spends his mornings at wet markets across Malaysia. Discovering the origins, stories and processes of local foods, unearthing the markets’ histories and also the livelihood of the vendors.

TV personality Jason Yeoh tries his hand at cooking by serving as an apprentice to various chefs. Can he acquire the skills to inject soul into the ingredients and whip up elegant dishes?