MATTHEW REEVE VISITS AUSTRALIA TO TALK STEM CELL RESEARCH
Matthew Reeve, the son of late Superman actor Christopher Reeve, is in Australia discussing stem cell research and the future of spinal cord injury treatments.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 11.8.12~
THE RAUPO PHRASEBOOK OF MODERN MAORI – SCOTTY MORRISON’S GUIDE TO INTEGRATING MAORI INTO EVERY DAY FAMILY LIFE
Watching Breakfast television in New Zealand this weekend a few books were promo-ed on the show. One was Owen Glenn‘s rags-to-riches biographical life story, titled Making a Difference. Blogger and book critic Graeme Beattie‘s review of the book can be read here. Glenn is also the owner of The Warriors rugby league club in New Zealand. His work in India is vital in West Bengali.
Also on Breakfast was Stacey Morrison talking about a new book that is pivotal to New Zealand’s future. Her husband wrote the book. For people who would like to learn the Maori language and teach their children the language, Scotty Morrison‘s brand new book titled The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori: The User-friendly Guide for All New Zealanders is an essential Kiwi book we all must own a copy of.
Together, Stacey and Scotty’s combined contributions to enrich New Zealand culture as broadcasters is a massive legacy they have consistently given to instill a strength of spirit and Maori culture into the fabric of New Zealand’s ever-changing society. I love what they do. I get it. There are no words to explain what they have given over the years. They always give in fun ways, so you never know you’re really conscious you’re learning from them when they are on the air as entertainers and broadcasters. Thank you.
About the book. Fishpond book website writes:
“The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori is an up-to-date, versatile and highly relevant resource and guide for utilizing Maori language in everyday life. Whether you’re a novice or emergent speaker of te reo Maori, or a complete beginner, you’ll learn useful phrases for: The home, the marae, the workplace, and social settings etiquette. The book also gives advice about appropriate observations of time in correct address for the days, months, seasons and weather. Key phrases are taught for mathematical discourse in Maori too.
For the person who is on the go, The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori offers instructional knowledge for travel and directions, playing sports, having fun, and so much more!
The phrasebook also covers dialects, grammar and pronunciation; answers to key questions you’ll use the most in life; outlines favorite idioms and slang used every day in New Zealand society’s Maori conscious world; shares the wisdom of the ancients through proverbs and speeches; and provides information on the ever-changing history of te reo Maori – an active, evolving, living, satisfying and vibrant culture that’s on the rise.
The useful vocabulary lists are a big hit and are offered for each book section to make reading easy. The tone of the book is written in a user-friendly manner with everyday New Zealanders in mind. With a focus on modern-day language, The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori is the guide that no home should be without.
About the Author: Scotty Morrison (Ngati Whakaue) is the well-known presenter of the Maori current affairs programme Te Karere. He holds a Diploma of Teaching, Bachelor of Education and a Masters degree (Education) from Waikato University.
Scotty is also the Director of Maori Student and Community Engagement at Auckland’s Unitec Institute of Technology Te Whare Wananga o Wairaka, where he promotes te reo Maori through awareness, administration and specialised courses.
Tumeke!
[Note: Must get both books].
Rawdon Christie of TVNZ interviews Stacey on integrating Maori into daily life. I think of how important Sir Apirana Ngata‘s books were to New Zealand society back in the day. This book has the ability to be just as profound to NZ culture and to the world that loves Indigenous Peoples knowledge too. How practical, valuable and useful. Rock on.
[Photo: Chris Skelton - Fairfax Media NZ]
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 22.7.12~
BRINGING SUPER HEROES TO THE SCREEN – TEN REASONS DISNEY BOUGHT MARVEL COMICS FRANCHISE
In New Zealand Weta Digital added their super expertise to make The Avengers box big at the box office for Disney films.
Nadine Chalmers-Ross reminded me today on TV, just why super hero characters (animated ones too) are such a hit with young people worldwide. Especially in nations like China, who like California are also importing New Zealand-made animation series.
Looking back, here’s 1o Reasons as to why Disney did buy Marvel and acquire the comic book franchise to their staple of material for film and merchandising.
1. Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Twilight Saga, Harry Potter are just some examples that prove that making film sequels is the way of the future. The Batman franchise (including the global-sales history making Dark Knight) came from a comic, and three of these examples came from print media first (books).
Film series centering on the one idea can be made for cheaper rather than doing brand new idea projects all the time. Comic books are written in sequels, providing perfect content for film franchise brands to evolve.
2. Marvel Comics allows what’s really going on in society to be reflected in cartoon form. This is a non-threatening medium that moves peoples consciousness forward under the guise of cartoon entertainment to accept change that is upon us. I cite President Barack Obama’s Spiderman Marvel Comic cover as my example here. The subtext, Obama is the superhero President America needs to climb through a recession.
3. In 2008, googles biggest trending topic was super heroes in all of their varieties. Marvel comics is full of them. The world is looking for super heroes strength to lead us through a global economic crises. Super heroes will still trend well this year.
4. Disney is tired and needs new and lucrative ideas to turn into films and entertainment. Marvel comics provides an archive of such great material.
5. The hottest stars of Hollywood are signed to Marvel Comic films, where cartoons are going to be turned into films. Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine series and also Ryan Reynolds new spin off series show that Hollywood’s A-List want to play cartoon characters turned into real life cinematic heroes. It’s the way forward. (more…)
SUPER ACTORS – RUSSELL CROWE AND HENRY CAVILL MOVIE NEWS
Russell Crowe (of Gladiator fame) is rating well on the blog today, as is Brit actor, Henry Cavill. Here’s their latest movie news in the new Superman film that features a stellar line up of acting talent:
“Julia Ormond will play Superman’s Kryptonian birth mother Lara Lor-Van, Russell Crowe will be his Kryptonian dad Jor-El, Kevin Costner and Diane Lane will take on Pa and Ma Kent, and Michael Shannon will play the role of baddie General Zod. Laurence Fishburn takes on Daily Planet editor in chief Perry White, while Christopher Meloni is Col. Hardy and Harry Lennix is General Swanwick.
For more photos, click over to the Man of Steel Facebook page.”
I wonder if Russ and Henry and cast, will get some super heroes inspiration, by attending some Rugby World Cup matches, in New Zealand?
[Source, Huffington Post]
~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 2.9.11~
JAKEY DAVIS IS A SUPER EDUCATED BOY
Stepping into the Superman suit of his older bro, Louis Jr, Jakey Davis (now 5), turned up for a whanau (family visit) armed with 4 reading books, coloring books too and art pads on his last visit with his big sis, Taylor Jane Davis. What a difference a year makes.
Jakey D is a super educated Maori kid! Love him!
~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 18.7.11~
TAYLOR JANE DAVIS 18th BIRTHDAY – WHAKATAUKI (MAORI PROVERB) WISDOM
As shared a while back, Taylor Jane Davis turned 18. This means in New Zealand she is now eligible to vote.
In addition, the mantle of youth and also impending leadership sit on her shoulders.
Terry Watts shared some encouraging thoughts for Taylor on her special night with whanu (family) and friends. The speech I heard that I liked too concerning her life’s great potential was a Maori proverb given by Brierly Yates. It went like this:
“He Whakatauākī
Ko te manu e kai ana i te miro, nōna te
ngahere. Engari, ko te manu e kai ana i te
mātauranga, nōna te ao.
The bird that consumes the miro berry, owns the forest. However, the bird that consumes knowledge, owns the world.”
Deep!
[Taylor, may your spirit soar into your good dreams concerning your life and may they be realized fruitfully in your life. Much love. xox].
[Photographs - Davis whanau archives]
~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 20.6.11~
RAISING SUPER HEROES CASTING – KEVIN COSTNER SIGNS TO SUPERMAN FILM FRANCHISE WITH HENRY CAVILL AND DIANE LANE
For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption as a son.”–Paul The Apostle General writer.
When Kevin Costner is not fixing oil slick mishaps, he sometimes gets to make a movie. Warner Bros. is eyeing up bringing back The Bodyguard to cinemas in 2012, but now it’s Costner’s turn to play the role of the mentor to a bodyguard kind of film super hero.
Costner has just signed to play Jonathan Kent in Zack Snyder‘s Superman reboot film franchise series. The role sees Costner as the adoptive dad of Henry Cavill‘s Clark Kent, playing opposite Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Cavill’s adopted mom in this film.
[Photo - Sydney Morning Herald]
~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 3.18.11~
SUPER TUWHARETOA CULTURES – HOLLYWOOD 3.3.11
A picture of Superman Tee Shirts appearing in many colors remind me of the richness of American diversity.
On the blog’s search engine “Tuwharetoa ta moko” rates in the top ten search terms” today. Almost half of Ngāti Tūwharetoa as a Maori tribe are under the age of 15. They are a people replenishing good things their ancestors gifted them.
May we always be super people, stemming from strong ancestors who gifted us life, insight, wehi, strength. Piki ake! Climb upwards!
[Photographs - Superman Tees in Hollywood- Horiwood.Com, Tuwharetoa ta moko artistry pic via Darby Tuhaka/ Brad Christensen]
~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA.
SUPER KōHATU MAURI, NEWS POSTS WE’RE SHARING AS POP CUTURE IN HOLLYWOOD, RIGHT NOW -2.22.11
The just shall live by faith–Martin Luther, Germany.
I was in Best Buy today looking at computer virus software packages, when I noticed this Superman display. It reminded me a little of the spirit of the people of Otautahi, Christchurch City, Te Waipounamu of Aotearoa New Zealand. The South Island of NZ is the ancestral home of the Ngai Tahu Maori tribe and fine rugby football players too. They’re strong people. I dig them. They also have a fine sense of humor.
Here in Hollywood, in this moment – here’s what you’re enjoying as pop culture right now from The Entertainment Capitol of The World – on Day 48. Mauri ‘Ola – Life To US!
1. Polynesian Boy Band, Nesian Mystik rocks out
2. Teenagers News – Justin Bieber gets a haircut
3. Kiwi strength of spirit holds up in a dark hour of trials to endure
4. Flags by Brooke Fraser is a pretty song
5. Teen mom, Amber Portwood‘s tattoo of baby Leah is just full on!
6. Beyonce does “blackface” as a Fela Kuti human rights are in fashion tribute
7. Born to be Somebody – Dianne Warren writes the best anthems
8. Wooley Times – Rugby football & Coco Chanel‘s iconic fashion style, 1926
9. Art – Whaling Tree by Los Angeles artist, Sean Sullivan
10. Bikini body covers for Sports legends – Irina Shayk is Sports Illustrated hot
Via the Ngai Tahu iwi encouraging arts in culturally meaningful ways in Otautahi Christchurch comes this message - “Kōhatu Mauri
Come and learn how to draw and paint your very own design onto a Kōhatu Mauri (stone mauri). Your tāua and pōua would love one of these on their mantel piece. Be part of the new generation of Ngāi Tahu rock artists!
Some news media outlets in America and The Middle East who may also be covering Christchurch news are - Oxdown Gazette; Pandagon; ABC; Access Hollywood; Al Jazeera; AOL News; Associated Press; BBC; Bloomberg; Boston Globe; C-SPAN; CBS; Chicago Sun-Times; Chicago Tribune; (more…)
HENRY CAVILL, SOFIA GERVARA AND THE HORIWOOD TOP TEN – THU 2.17.11
“As an assistant helped him put on the Super-suit, Cavill recalls: ‘All I could think was: Oh, god. They’re going to look at me and go ‘He’s not Superman. Not a chance.’ The actor inside me was going: ‘You’re not ready! You’re not ready.”‘
Hollywood entertainment and your super celebrity news picks of choice today in our Horiwood top ten are:
1. Julian Hough and her American Idol hosting beau
2. Jim Ross on Dwayne Johnson‘s return to wrestling as The Rock
3. Most fascinating sports people of 2010 via The Bird
4. Model citizen – Richard Chandler
5. Jessica Simpson & Eric Johnson‘s traveling romance
6. Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are Hollywood friends
7. Megan Fox, Brian Austin Green in Hawaii
8. Kanye West and Selita Ebanks
9. Normalcy – Vanessa Williams does Kate Middleton Press
10. Tie A. Cultural match & strong mateship – Julia Gillard & John Key
10. Tie B. Channing Tatum‘s GQ Cover
“Amongst all the media chatter about the British actor playing Superman, one person has remained mum, and that’s the man himself, Henry Cavill. Well, the Tudors star has broken his silence in a big way: he’s featured on the cover of this week’sEntertainment Weekly, donning a leather jacket over a battered Superman T-shirt. Inside, he opens up about his audition for the role, in which he had to wear the Man of Steel’s spandex suit and shoot a screen test in front of director Zack Snyder (300).
According to EW, “Cavill was feeling less than super in the moment, at least about his ability to fill out the costume: He had just finished shooting a film with Bruce Williscalled The Cold Light of Day, and the part required to him to shed the impressive abs of steel and muscle tone he had put on for the movie he made right before that, the forthcoming mythic fantasy Immortals.
When Cavill was in the suit, “Snyder saw something — or rather someone — different. ‘He walked out, and no one laughed,’ says the director. ‘Other actors put that suit on, and it’s a joke, even if they’re great actors. Henry put it on, and he exuded this kind of crazy-calm confidence that just made me go “Wow. Okay: This was Superman.”‘”–BBC News.
[Sofia Vergara talks little exercise and liking fat on her body for Shape Mag]
~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 2.17.11~
SUPERMAN INVESTORS – WALL STREET JOURNAL ON STEEL PRICES ARE DRAMATICALLY RISING
If you have your money invested in the steel industries stock, you’ll be smiling like you’re Superman or Supergirl or something.
According to the Wall Street Journal today, “Steelmakers have increased prices six times, for a total increase of 20% to 30%, since November on basic flat-rolled steel, used in everything from cars to toasters, to offset higher input costs of raw materials, such as iron ore and coal. Higher costs for steel, which are expected to continue well into this year, are hitting bottom lines of companies and prompting additional price increases.”
For little people who don’t have this knowledge prior to fuels going up – keep pouring those coffees at Starbucks with a smile then. That’s insane.
[Superman's logo has nothing to do with this story or Henry Cavill's latest casting as the man of Steel reboot film franchise via The U.K]
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HENRY CAVILL LANDS THE LEAD IN SUPERMAN
“In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time, and I am honored to be a part of his return to the big screen. I also join Warner Bros., Legendary and the producers in saying how excited we are about the casting of Henry. He is the perfect choice to don the cape and S shield.”–director Zack Snyder describing Henry Cavill (The Tudors) casting as Superman in the well known film franchise reboot.
Reports Film Jabber, “Henry Cavill will play Clark Kent and Superman in the upcoming Superman reboot, to be directed by Zack Snyder and written by David Goyer and Christopher Nolan. Henry Cavill will be seen in the gritty, mythical action movie Immortals, in theaters this Novemeber. Superman is to be released in 2012, presumably in December.”
Congrats. It has to be said that the trend to cast UK actors in leading light Hollywood hero roles in unstoppable right now. A little nod to Prince William‘s rising presence in the world perhaps.
~Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA. 1.30.11~
JAKEY DAVIS GOES TO CATHOLIC SCHOOL, NEW ZEALAND
True fact: Creative Maori-Kiwi kid, young Jakey Davis attends Catholic school.
He is so smart, when I’m in Jakey’s presence, my brain hurts tracking the zings that go through his thought processes at lightning Te Uira speed.
Can’t help admire his clever. Academically Jakey is definitely in the fast track. The self-described “one of the two best” in his Saturday mornings rugby team, Jake loves going to school every day. If he could go to school on the weekends too, Jakey so would. Such a Maori nerd!
New Zealand’s got smart talent rising up in Kiwi neighborhoods.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 28.7.12~
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