Pianist Kimball Gallagher Wows Students at Beijing's Keystone Academy

BEIJING, September 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Students at Keystone Academy would have never imagined that a concert by a world-renowned pianist would begin with improvisations by the students themselves. So, when Kimball Gallagher, New York-based classical pianist and entrepreneur, asked students to come forward for a musical conversation, everyone's hands went up. They were eager to converse with Gallagher, and their own peers, as they took to the piano two at a time conversing in notes and tunes. Soon, the close to 100 students, parents and teachers forgot they were seated around a piano on the stage of the school's grand Performing Arts Center. It assumed a salon-like ambience, which is the signature Gallagher style.

Engaging and involving the students was not only a fun introduction to the pianist's performance style, but also a continuation of the Keystone-style experiential learning method, which includes learning by doing and understanding inside and beyond the classroom. Even when students were just watching Gallagher play, they were assigned tasks. For instance, when he performed, Polish composer, Chopin's Black Keys, he asked students to watch out for the one white key that he would play with his right hand. Once again all hands went up at the end of the rendition, as they were eager to tell him which finger hit the white key.

Gallagher's musical conversation also took his audience through Poland, France, Russia, Afghanistan, and even Antarctica, as he introduced a piece of music from each country or continent. Students remained engrossed in the performance, as well as learned the history and meaning behind each of the musical extracts.

But the high note of the afternoon was when Gallagher displayed his creativity and innovation - also traits of any Keystone student - with a session on musical alphabets. He created short impromptu compositions by spelling out the names of students from amongst the audience. In fact, one of his favorite pieces is such a composition by a student - Elham - from the Afghanistan National Institute of Music (ANIM). Elham spent time with Gallagher during the pianist's visit there in 2008. He said, "I was so impressed and inspired that Elham composed something so beautiful in just one day, after I taught him about the alphabets of music." Gallagher adds that he was so impressed with Elham that he has played the student's piece at many of his international concerts.

Gallagher not only inspires as a musician, but also as an entrepreneur and philanthropist. The 88 Concert Tour, his brainchild, which began as a house tour within the U.S., soon transformed into a global campaign. This initiative has raised thousands in funds through musical engagement and education in over 30 countries in seven continents. The money has been donated towards many humanitarian causes. It is such inspiration and ambition from around the world that Keystone continues to offer its students. In the academic year 2014-2015 alone, students have had several opportunities through the Keystone Inspiration Series to meet the best in various fields, such as renowned cellist Feng Yao, Chinese educator and scholar Li Jiasheng, Physical Chemist and President of one of the top Liberal Arts colleges in the U.S., Pomona College's Dr. David Oxtoby, and others.

About Keystone Academy

Keystone Academy, in operation since 2014, is located in Beijing, China. It is a non-profit, philanthropic educational venture governed by a board of trustees. The school blends distinctive traditions in eastern, western, and international education, creating a "new world school" that is academically outstanding and a new model of education in China. We learn from and we learn for this enterprising, global community.

www.keystoneacademy.cn

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NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- ESM Productions today announced the global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL, as the official, exclusive, livestreaming partner for the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 events, including the Festival of Families hosted by Mark Wahlberg and featuring performances from Aretha Franklin, Andrea Bocelli, Juanes, The Philadelphia Orchestra, and many more. The livestream will be available for viewing for TIDAL members and non-members alike pre-paywall on tidal.com/wmof, and the feed will be sharable and embeddable for anyone who wishes to share it.

"We are delighted to partner with such an innovative and quality-driven company," said Scott Mirkin, President of ESM Productions and Executive Producer of the Festival of Families. "With TIDAL's high fidelity streaming and integration capabilities, which far surpasses all other livestreaming platforms, ESM Productions is very excited to have TIDAL bring the spectacular events of The World Meeting of Families, Festival of Families and the Papal Masses to the world."

Livestream embedding instructions can be found here.

Streaming Event Schedule

Saturday September 26, 2015

Arrival at Philadelphia International Airport — 09:30 – 10:00
First appearance of flight, landing, taxi, disembark, greetings,
departure for downtown
Arrival at Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul — 10:00 – 10:15
Arrival, greetings and spontaneous interaction,
entrance and initial procession, interaction with attendees
Mass at Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul — 10:30 – 12:30
Full processional, mass, recessional to chapel
Independence Mall Pre-Show — 12:30 – 16:00
Local cultural performances, readings and remarks
Independence Mall Main Program — 16:00 – 17:00
Papal parade, blessing of cross, Philly Pops Ensemble,
Remarks by the Holy Father, motorcade departure
Festival of Families Pre-Show — 17:00 – 19:00
Remarks and performances, including Jim Gaffigan, Sister
Sledge, Matt Maher and Jackie Evancho
Festival of Families Main Program — 19:00 – 21:30
Parade on Parkway, Remarks by the Holy Father & Families,
Appearances and performances including: Andrea Bocelli, Aretha
Franklin, Juanes, The Fray, Marie Miller, Philadelphia Orchestra,
Pennsylvania Ballet, Mark Wahlberg, Jim Caviezel + Finale
Festival of Families Main Program Streaming Replay — 21:30 – 00:00

Sunday September 27, 2015

Performances, Papal Parade & Mass at Eakins Oval — 16:00 – 18:00
Choral and spiritual performances (incl. Philadelphia Orchestra),
Papal parade on Parkway, Open-air Mass by the Holy Father
Departure From Philadelphia International Airport — 19:30 – 20:00
Arrival onto tarmac, Red carpet farewells, taxi & departure

About TIDAL
TIDAL is an innovative platform to experience and discover music from artists around the world, enjoy access to exclusive and curated content, and connect and share with artists. TIDAL is available in more than 45 countries, with a more than 35 million song catalog and nearly 85,000 high quality videos. The service offers high-fidelity, CD sound quality, high quality video, expertly curated content and unique experiences.

About ESM Productions
ESM Productions is a nationally recognized live event, design and media production company in Philadelphia, PA. ESM has been at the helm of some of the highest profile events in the United States. From concept to completion, ESM delivers results on stage, on screen and online. (www.esmproductions.com)

In 2015 New York jeweler Bochic embarked on long-term creative collaboration with innovative artist, Murad Osmann entitled Le Tour de Bochic.

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Inspiration:

The vision is brought to life by muse Natalia Osmann @natalyosmann as she takes us on a journey to storied destinations around the world. Le Tour de Bochic will materialize in a series of photoshoots and films at surprise locations, shot in the "follow me to" style the Osmanns have made famous.

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Osmann and wife Natalia started the Instagram phenomenon #FollowMeTo in 2011 and have continued to mesmerize their 3.3 million followers with beautiful images from all over the globe.

Bochic's Founder and Creative Director David Joseph has been crafting fine jewelry for over 10 years and has built a cult following for his one-of-a-kind designs.

When the pair met a year ago their creative visions aligned and Le Tour de Bochic was born.

With incredible images from Sri Lanka, Georgia, India and Hong Kong already shot, this global campaign integrates art, film, branding, and social media.

Exhibitions:

Locations for the Le Tour De Bochic exhibition are scheduled in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Dubai, India, Morocco, Shanghai, Baku and New York to showcase the images and jewelry side by side and available for purchase. Murad and Natalia Osmann, and David Joseph will attend the opening of the exhibition and VIP event attached to it.

Collection:

The exhibitions will launch the Jules Verne-inspired jewelry collection. Taking queues from the adventure-novel Around the World in Eighty Days the jewelry has vintage touches and a mix of cultures. Something one might find on a spectacular journey.

Bochic Instagram: @bochic

Murad Instagram: @muradosmann 

Natalia Instagram: @natalyosmann 

Bochic Profile:

Launched in 2004 by Miriam Salat and David Joseph, New York based fine jewelry line Bochic evokes a feeling of timeless glamour. Miriam's background in handcrafted fashion jewelry was the perfect compliment to David's expertise in classical European design. Joseph combines ahead-of-the-curve trend instincts and a global design sensibility with a passion for one-of-a kind gems and exquisite workmanship, a talent inherited from family ties to the British jewelry industry. He is credited with introducing a new style of fine jewelry, bringing unique carvings in Jade, Mammoth, Turquoise and other rarely used gems to the forefront of luxury jewelry design.

LONDON, September 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Burberry's Womenswear Spring/Summer 2016 show took place today in its custom-built show venue in London's Kensington Gardens, revealing the collection which was premiered through the first ever Snapchat Show yesterday evening. The show was accompanied by a live performance by British singer Alison Moyet.

Over 1000 guests attended including iconic Burberry campaign girls Kate Moss, Jourdan Dunn, Suki Waterhouse, Cara Delevingne, and Sienna Miller alongside its newest stars Clara Paget, Holliday Grainger, Amber Anderson, Oscar Tuttiett, Harry Treadaway and Tom Odell. Other guests included Anna Wintour, director Baz Luhrmann, actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Chay Suede, Naomie Harris, Guey Lun Mei, Mlanie Laurent, Sun Li, Miriam Yeung, Liu Wen and Araya A. Hargate, and musicians Annie Clarke (St Vincent), Rhodes, Paloma Faith, Tinie Tempah, Gabriel Day-Lewis and Yulia.

THE FUNCTIONREGALIA COLLECTION

Classic coats and functional pieces were mixed with elements of regalia including metallic cording, crested buttons and hand-embroidered military motifs. English lace and floor length satin dresses were paired with leather biker jackets, and regimental tailoring with tie-dye tulle.

The latest collection introduced the Burberry Rucksack in gabardine-constructed nylon and the Belt Bag in black English suede.

The beauty look

The Spring/Summer 2016 beauty look was also revealed today and features satin skin with natural contouring and a strong lip.

Premiere of the collection through the first Snapchat Show

In the latest chapter of the brand's digital innovation story, Burberry followers were able to see a preview of the collection through the first ever Snapchat Show last night - looks from the collection were shared live as finishing touches were being made in Burberry's headquarters in London - an industry, platform and brand first. Burberry's show coverage on Snapchat also included a never-seen-before glimpse into the brand's design studios, and featured a special appearance by Anna Wintour, receiving her invitation to the show, as well as live reactions on the red carpet from guests as they arrived.

Snapchat also brought its Live Story coverage to a Burberry show for the first time. Starting this morning, and lasting for 24 hours, the "Burberry Live Show" houses a Snapchat-curated montage of crowd-sourced Burberry show related video and imagery, giving an access all areas vantage point into Burberry's show from the red carpet to backstage and beyond to the platform's 100 million users.

LIVE SHOW SOUNDTRACK BY ALISON MOYET ON APPLE MUSIC

British singer Alison Moyet performed the live soundtrack to the show, accompanied by a 32-piece orchestra conducted by Joe Duddell from an orchestra pit in the centre of the runway.

Track list: "All Cried Out", "When I Was Your Girl", "Whispering Your Name" and "Only You".

The performance was filmed for Burberry's new, dedicated channel on Apple Music, which launched earlier this week, making Burberry the first global brand to launch a channel on the platform. The full show soundtrack, "Alison Moyet Live for Burberry", will be available to purchase through the iTunes Store and for streaming through the Burberry Apple Music channel from tomorrow.

PURCHASING STRAIGHT FROM THE RUNWAY

Runway Made to Order

As part of the Burberry Runway Made to Order programme, selected outerwear and bags from the collection can be purchased and personalised immediately until 5 October on Burberry.com or by appointment in selected stores globally, giving consumers the chance to own pieces of the collection months before they arrive in store.

Social Purchasing through LINE and Kakao

Burberry announced this week that it will be offering a selection of its make-up collection, through Kakao Giftshop and LINE in Japan, enabling a new way to discover and purchase Burberry Beauty products on the platforms.

BURBERRY BEAUTY

Burberry also revealed its make-up look the day before its runway debut, as part of the brand's Snapchat activity.

In another brand first, Burberry Make-up Artistic Consultant Wendy Rowe will be hosting a live make-up tutorial tonight at 7.45PM (London time), to be streamed exclusively on The Sephora YouTube Channel. Wendy will be recreating the new make-up look in real-time with Amber Anderson.

Sharing the show WITH the largest audience to date

Viewers globally were also able to experience the show across multiple Burberry platforms including Burberry.com, YouTube, Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google+, LINE, Sina Weibo, Pinterest, YouKu, Kakao and WeChat, opening up the show to more viewers than ever before.

• Burberry streamed its show live on Burberry.com, Twitter, Google+, Facebook, You Tube and LINE, as well as on hundreds of partners sites. The show was also broadcast onto giant screens at Burberry's 121 Regent Street flagship and Heathrow Terminal 5 stores.
• Content from the show will also be published on Kakao, We Chat, YouKu, LINE, Pinterest, Facebook and Google +

NOTES TO EDITORS

About Burberry

• Established in 1856, Burberry is a global British luxury brand with a heritage of innovation, craftsmanship and design.
• The Burberry business comprises 5 divisions: menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, accessories and beauty.
• Burberry is headquartered in London and listed on the London Stock Exchange (BRBY.L), Burberry is a Constituent of the FTSE 100 index.
• Visit www.burberry.com for further information
• Click here for further information on Thomas's and the newly expanded Burberry Regent Street flagship

About the collection - Functionregalia

Fabrics and craftsmanship: Weatherproof silk, double-faced cashmere, washed silk satin, cotton gabardine, English lace, macram lace, sheared mink, tie-dye print nubuck and tie-dye print tulle, Swarovski crystal tie-dye artwork on silk, flocked polka dots, hand-embroidered goldwork, metallic cording, regimental buttons, metal chain closures

Colours: Black, white, navy, gold, cream, nude

Silhouettes: Trench coats, duffle coats, pea coats, biker jackets, military jackets, regimental coats, capes, long fluid dress and structured shift dresses, soft kilts

Accessories: Introducing The Rucksack in gabardine-constructed nylon; The Belt Bag - Square; The Belt Bag - Oblong; Cut-out ankle boots and strap sandals; Oversize cat-eye sunglasses

About Burberry and Apple Music

• In the lead up to the show Burberry published a series of exclusive videos from emerging artists including Lilla Vargen, Georgie and Rhodes on the platform, which will continue to showcase the brand's unique collaborations with emerging and iconic British artists.
• Subscribers to Apple Music will be able to find and follow Burberry in the 'Curators' section. By following Burberry's channel fans also will gain access to musical updates and behind-the-scenes stories unlocking the inspiration and creative process behind their favorite artists. Fans will also have the ability to comment or share this content via Messages, Facebook, Twitter and email.
• Christopher Bailey said
  "There are so many extraordinary British artists and it is a privilege to have the opportunity to work with them and showcase their incredible talent. Music has always been intrinsic to what we do and I am excited about our partnership with Apple on this amazing platform which will enable us to take what we do now with Burberry Acoustic and share it with an even bigger audience."

About Burberry and Snapchat

• Burberry debuted on Snapchat in February this year, when it captured key live moments from its Autumn/Winter 2015 Womenswear collection. Most recently, Burberry shared the entire journey of its "London in Los Angeles" event on the platform that included surprise appearances by Burberry Family members Cara Delevingne, Naomi Campbell and Jourdan Dunn. The platform also revealed real-time content from the event including live arrivals on the red carpet and front row reactions.
• Burberry Chief Creative and Chief Executive Officer Christopher Bailey said
  "With Snapchat, Evan Spiegel has created a phenomenal platform that captures the spirit of a moment. We are excited to be working with him to launch the Burberry Snapchat Show allowing a unique, real time view of the creation of our show which will include an unprecedented collection premier hours before it hits the runway."
• Evan Spiegel, Snapchat Co-Founder and CEO, said,
  "Burberry is an iconic brand and it's a thrill for us to give our community the first look at their new collection."

About Burberry and Kakao

• Burberry and Kakao today announce the launch of a global partnership, inaugurated with the streaming of Burberry's latest womenswear show direct from London.
• Burberry will be active across Kakao Talk, Kakao TV and Kakao Giftshop, offering Korean audiences a direct insight into its runway shows, campaigns and events and bringing Kakao's 190 million followers even closer to the British luxury brand.
• To celebrate the launch, alongside today's womenswear show, Burberry will offer a selection of products to buy direct from the runway, through Kakao Giftshop from 22 September.
• Burberry Chief Creative and Chief Executive Officer, Christopher Bailey said:
  "Kakao is an incredibly creative and innovative company so it is very exciting to be collaborating with them. The creative and commercial aspects of the partnership have been carefully designed to allow us showcase our culture and design heritage whilst also giving users the chance to shop at the same time."
• DaumKakao is a South Korean 'Mobile lifestyle platform'. It was founded in 2014 following the merger of Daum Communications and Kakao.
• Kakao offers a wide franchise of apps, including:
  Kakaotalk, a free mobile Instant messaging application for smartphones with free text and free call features.
  Kakao TV, a free video-sharing app which enables users to view and share videos in KakaoTalk chat rooms and comment on what's being watched.
  Kakaotalk Giftshop, the in-app ecommerce marketplace.
• Visit http://www.daumkakao.com for further information.
• Burberry opened official accounts on Kakaotalk and KakaoTV in September 2015.

About Burberry and LINE

• Burberry announced earlier this month that it has partnered with LINE to offer users in Japan a new way to discover and purchase Burberry Beauty products on the platform.
• To celebrate the opening of the Burberry Beauty Box counters in Mitsukoshi Ginza (Tokyo) and Hankyu Umeda Main Store (Osaka), as well as the launch of Beauty on Burberry.com in Japan, three exclusive Burberry Autumn/Winter 2015 make-up sets have been created for Burberry LINE users.
• The Burberry-LINE partnership aims to offer LINE users in Japan a unique creative experience and real-time content bringing users closer to the British luxury brand.
• Burberry used the new LINE LIVE CAST functionality to offer a live-stream of the Burberry Prorsum Autumn/Winter 2015 Womenswear runway show in February 2015, enabling viewers in Japan to experience the show in real time.
• LINE Corporation is based in Japan and develops and operates the LINE app for smartphones
• Since launching in June 2011, the LINE app has grown into a global service, used in 230 countries, ranking first in the free app category in 69 countries
• LINE includes a wide array of social elements such as fun and expressive stickers, a personal Home, a Timeline, and numerous LINE family apps, including LINE games and LINE camera
• LINE has expanded its user base across the globe, achieving more than 181 million active monthly users.
• Visit http://linecorp.com/en/ for further information
• Burberry's LINE Official Account (LINE ID : @burberry_jp / Supported Region : Japan / Supported Language : Japanese) launched on 13th January 2015 to offer LINE users unique creative content and the latest real time technology to bring users

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St. Regis Brand Ambassadors Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig, co-founders of Marchesa, Unveil Four Exclusive Gowns Inspired by St. Regis Hotels around the World

SHANGHAI, Sept. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, the ultra-luxury hospitality brand part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: HOT), today revealed four one-of-a-kind bridal gowns designed by St. Regis Connoisseurs Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig, the co-founders of fashion house Marchesa. The Marchesa Bridal Capsule Collection for St. Regis Hotels & Resorts draws inspiration from some of the St. Regis brand's most iconic urban and resort destinations - namely New York, Dubai, Punta Mita and Mumbai. Now available at stregis.com/marchesa, each dress will range from USD $20,000 - $50,000. Those who purchase one of the bridal gowns will be invited to Marchesa's atelier for a personal fitting with Chapman and Craig, followed by a stay at the legendary The St. Regis New York.

Couture designed Marchesa gowns inspired by St. Regis hotels in Punta Mita and Mumbai

"St. Regis has always been a beloved destination for weddings around the world, and we are thrilled to offer brides yet another way to make their day truly beyond expectation," said Jim Petrus, Global Brand Leader, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts. "Marchesa evokes the same spirit as St. Regis, combining classic elegance with a modern sensibility, and through their designs, Georgina and Keren have beautifully captured the glamour of both iconic New York-born brands."

"Each design evokes the distinct style of its destination with bespoke details that appeal to brides from all parts of the world," said Chapman. Craig continued, "The common thread of the dresses designed for St. Regis, as with all of the gowns we design, is the desire to make a woman feel her most beautiful.  We are excited to offer brides another facet of St. Regis glamour for one of the most special moments of her life."

The Marchesa designers drew inspiration from the customs and culture of each locale so that each dress design connotes a unique sense of place. They then began sketching and draping silhouettes, experimenting with fabrics and thinking about design elements that would resonate with each destination.

The Mumbai design features an intricate-engineered, embroidered lace bodice with crystal and pearl embroidery with gold accents. It is a regal dress with traditional Indian beading, which also captures a modern lightness with the pleated tulle skirt overlay atop a Chantilly lace column skirt. The design for New York is much more architectural, with a nod to the 1950s. The gown features a cathedral train with 3D-threadwork embroidery and crystal and pearl beading over silk duchess satin.  The Dubai-inspired dress channels the fashion-forward, vibrant city into a gown with a slim silhouette and dramatic long sleeve. It features ornate rose gold threadwork and a silk duchess satin fishtail skirt, fully beaded with clear crystals and pearls. The resort setting of Punta Mita inspired a design that embraces a more relaxed aesthetic in-tune with a beach wedding. The dress features soft 3D-lace floral and threadwork embroidery with flowing tulle.

The St. Regis brand's partnership with Chapman and Craig developed organically after Marchesa showed its bridal collection at The St. Regis New York during New York International Bride Week in October 2014. As genuine brand enthusiasts, the two esteemed designers call St. Regis their home away from home when they travel and entertain around the globe.

St. Regis has taken special care to partner with ambassadors who share the brand's commitment to excellence and speak to the passions of its guests, offering an authentic connection to the St. Regis legacy.  Together, with renowned polo player Nacho Figueras and fashion designer Jason Wu, this elite group of St. Regis Connoisseurs further establishes St. Regis as an authority in style and design, philanthropy, and speed and sport - all passions of the St. Regis brand's global clientele.

For more information on The Marchesa Bridal Capsule Collection for St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.stregis.com/marchesa.

About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts

Combining classic sophistication with a modern sensibility, St. Regis is committed to delivering exceptional experiences at over 30 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Since the opening of the first St. Regis hotel in New York City over a century ago by John Jacob Astor IV, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by signature St. Regis Butler Service. Plans for the brand to expand its legacy include much-anticipated debuts in Asia, where St. Regis has announced future hotel openings in Changsha, Haikou, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Lijiang, Macao, Maldives, Mumbai, Nanjing, Qingdao, Haitang Bay and Quingshui Bay in Hainan and Zhuhai. Additionally in Europe and the Middle East, St. Regis will continue to expand in Amman, Astana, Cairo and Dubai. For more information, visit stregis.com or follow Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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NAGASAKI, Japan, Sept. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Airwheel electric self-balancing scooter officially entered the Japanese market on September 5, with the company opening an exclusive shop at the Huis Ten Bosch theme park in Nagasaki.

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Up to date, Airwheel has been inundated with requests from Japanese fans of the self-balancing scooter and at Huis Ten Bosch, Airwheel staff took the opportunity to show them the main parts and functions of the electric scooters, including how to turn around, speed up, stop and ride safely.  Airwheel electric scooters protect riders from riding too fast, low battery issues and problems of over-tilting.

As seen at Huis Ten Bosch, it takes just a few minutes to get the hang of riding an Airwheel scooter. The S series, 2 wheel self-balancing scooter has been widely used in airports, factories and by police on patrol. Its built-in intelligent balancing chip helps maintain balance, while its anti-collision design at the back of handlebar minimizes impact in the event of a collision.

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As Asia's largest theme park, a day at Huis Ten Bosch can be tiring, so the exclusive onsite Airwheel shop is very convenient for visitors and with the continuous efforts of Airwheel Technology, the intelligent self-balancing scooter is reaching more and more countries all over the world. For more information visit http://www.airwheel.net.

TOKYO, Sept. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Japan's largest SNS website Photozou is holding its first online photography contest in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Operated by Tokyo-based OFF Line Co., Ltd., Photozou has 700 million registered members, 330 million active users and 2.3 million smart phone users.

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Contest summary

Theme: Beautiful scenery

Content: Beautiful scenery (Beauty that you can't put away in your heart)

Everywhere in the world has its unique beautiful scenery. Whether it's traditional culture, world heritage, spectacular mountains and rivers, or even ordinary life there is always a bit of a beautiful landscape within. On the journey that is everyday life, where there is beautiful scenery, there should be photos. 

Contest details: http://photozou.jp/photocon1/top/

Open to: Anybody

Special Prize:

• SLR camera with advanced zoom lens kit (over 10,000RMB value Sony a7 II ILCE-7M2K) + Award plaque

1st Prize:

• SLR camera with advanced zoom lens kit (over 4,000RMB value Sony EOS M3 EF-M18-55 IS STM) + Award plaque

2nd Prize:

• SLR camera lens kit (over 3,000RMB value Nikon 1 J5 Standard power zoom lens kit) + Award plaque

Runner-up Prizes:

• 4 x 12-month Free membership to Photozou Plus (500RMB value) + Certificate

Winning entries to be decided by judging panel chosen by Photozou.

How to enter: 

Please post your entries with the 'land2015' label and upload them to the Photozou site http://photozou.jp as public photos.

The number of submissions is not limited.

Open:

From September 23, 2015 to December 31, 2015, 11:59pm

Submission requirements:

Log on to the Photozou Website, add the "land2015" label and set it to the "Public to internet" state.

For extra credit, and to give more depth to the meaning of the pictures, add a description of the entries or the feelings in the picture with the theme "Beautiful scenery."

Results announced:

Photozou will contact winners directly. Results will be announced on the review results page and winning works will be published.

About Photozou

With Photozou, users no longer need worry about running out of phone memory because Photozou's members can save pictures from their smart phones directly on Photzou. And Photozou services are basically free of charge. As long as there is a network or linkage of smart phone applications, users can upload an unlimited amount of photos to the site anywhere, anytime meaning they are available to look at whenever they log on and click.

Photozou's goal is to make your life easier and more convenient.

Sponsor:

Phtotozou (OFF Line Co. Ltd.)

Contact:
Morikawa
+81-3-6303-9988
info@off-line.co.jp

Company: http://off-line.co.jp
AirTalk: http://off-line.co.jp/airtalk/
Photozou: http://photozou.jp/

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HONG KONG, Sept. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Located in Chai Wan Hong Kong, Y Loft is a hostel not only providing young visitors with loft-living type of accommodation, but also the experience of Chinese and Western arts and culture through various activities.

An upcoming art fair, "Arts Oasis @ Y Loft", will be opened on 26 and 27 September (Saturday and Sunday), featuring over 40 local and overseas artists and creative units in showcasing their artworks and installations, including illustration, painting, printing, knitting, onsite creation, fashion design, photography, multi-media arts, mural, ceramic, sculpture, etc.. By turning guest rooms into a gallery unit, this is the very first art event at Y Loft where participating artists will feature their own exhibition and art pieces inside the guest rooms and share the unique story of their creations which broaden the vision of youths. In addition, there will be a series of lawn concerts, art workshops and guided tours for all the visitors, bringing an unique arts encountering weekends at a very unique place - Y Loft.

"Arts Oasis @ Y Loft" will be conducted on 26 and 27 September.

Y Loft has been arranging different arts and culture activities for young visitors over the past few years. Origami workshop and Halloween celebration will be conducted in October to let young visitors to experience the paper folding arts and share their festive joy; heritage tour will be organized in November for the young visitors to experience local culture. For more details, please contact Y Loft at (+852) 3721 8989 or email to loft@youthsquare.hk.

Y Loft houses 148 rooms located in the Main Block and Hostel Block of Youth Square. Room selection includes Twin Rooms, as well as Twin Rooms With Balcony, Triple Rooms, House of Six, Duplex and Accessible Rooms. Equipped with full-service facilities like The Oasis, SkyTrack, common area, fitness centre and laundry marts, etc., Y Loft provides a perfect accommodation for budget travellers all over the world. It also offers concession rate to youth organization or youth activities held by non-profit organization or International Student Identity Card (ISIC) and International Youth Travel Card (IYTC) members. The concession rate ceiling for Twin Room is HK$640 or US$82 per night (additional 10% to 20% seasonal discount for 3 consecutive nights or above and an additional 10% service charge apply). For reservation, travellers or youths can refer to the website of Youth Square about Y Loft at http://www.youthsquare.hk/eng/yloft_hostel_rooms/ or via email reservation@youthsquare.hk or by phone at (+852) 3721 8994.

Y Loft has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence for three consecutive years in 2012 - 2014 and Bravo Badge in 2015 by TripAdvisor in recognition of its well-appointed facilities and the attentive service provided by staff.

The Oasis - the perfect place for relaxing and to share laughter with friends on 12/F of Y Loft.

Twin Room with Balcony - with a balcony, you can enjoy the best view of Oasis on 13/F and 14/F of Y Loft.

New World Facilities Management Company Limited

New World Facilities Management Company Limited is a non-profit making company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New World Development Company Limited (Stock Code: 17.HK). Embracing the mission of youth development and supporting youth to contribute to society, we strive to develop Youth Square as the platform for youth to exchange knowledge and experience and to develop and discover their potential.

For more information on New World Facilities Management Company Limited, please visit http://nwfm.com.hk.

Youth Square 

The Youth Square, which came into full operation in 2010, is a youth development project of the Home Affairs Bureau of the HKSAR Government, with an aim to be the hub of diversified youth development activities for youth to develop their potential. Youth Square facilities include the 643-seat Y Theatre, Y Studio, multi-function areas and the Y Loft which has 148 guest rooms. Youth Square is located in Chai Wan and is managed and operated by New World Facilities Management Company Limited on a non-profit making basis.

6G model is Youth Square's guiding principle. 6G refers to Groom, Grow, Glow, Green, Global Vision and Give Back.

For more information on Youth Square, please visit http://youthsquare.hk.

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LONDON, Sept. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Belstaff's Spring/Summer'16 collection is inspired by the beauty manifested in power: from the thrust of waves to the hum of a throttled engine, some of the greatest forces are also some of the most beautiful, and it is this dichotomy which Delphine Ninous, VP Women's Design for Belstaff, seeks to capture here.

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It is perhaps Nature's greatest force - that of the sea - that provides this collection with its most prominent theme. From the mottled play of light in the shallows to the richer hues of the deep oceans, the ebb and flow of this ultimate energy is explored through texture, form, colour and silhouette, providing a unique meditation on femininity.

We find the Belstaff woman hurtling through a life of adventure, a free-spirited agent constantly ready for and adapting to the challenges she encounters. She is a force of femininity: on the one hand a power to be reckoned with, while on the other a serene beauty amid the tumult. This juxtaposition is central to the DNA of Belstaff womenswear, and most evident here in the bold yet effortless combination of a long silk georgette dress with a 1950s-inspired leather café racer, and in the reinvention of classic Belstaff silhouettes such as the Rider's Coat or four-pocket jacket, which come in lighter technical fabrics that are as assuredly feminine as they are protective.

Ninous' second Main collection for Belstaff, shown during London Fashion Week, was presented in the Great Hall of Marylebone's Hellenic Centre, an elegant inner-city mansion dating from the early 1900s. Models in the new collection were dispersed around the hall among vignettes of sand, whilst seascapes and sounds formed a backdrop, with composer Sorana Santos (who replaced Florence Welch in her breakthrough band Ashok) playing a medley of piano music on a grand Steinway throughout. Mayfair gastronomic newcomer, Bouillabaisse, provided coastal cuisine to guests viewing the presentation from an over-hanging terrace.

When: Monday 21st September, London Fashion Week

Where: The Hellenic Centre, London

Models: VIPs/opinion formers: Belstaff girl gang led by Charlotte Wiggins, Mathilda Lowther; Jodie Kidd; Propellers; Becky Tong; Eve Delf; Nicki Shields; Sang Woo Kim; Alistair Guy; Max Chilton; Struan Moore; Betty Bachz; Alison Balsom

ZHOUZHUANG, China, September 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- In the ancient water town Zhouzhuang where rich history and cultural heritage attract millions of visitors every year, there's a special way to enhance the experience - having a traditional Chinese water town wedding.

This grand marriage program allows visitors from all over the world to have a memorable classic Chinese style wedding, integrating the unique and rich folk activities of Zhouzhuang that have passed from one generation to another for 900 years while at the same time embracing a modern way of life.

"People come to Zhouzhuang for its rich history and cultural diversity," said Zhang Weiqing, general manager of Jiangsu Water-town Zhouzhuang Tourism Company. "We want to create a timeless experience for those who are interested in Chinese culture and traditions. A traditional Chinese wedding is not only an unforgettable memory, but also homage to our cherished traditions."

The classic wedding ceremony starts with the groom escorting the bride by rowing a traditionally decorated Chinese fast boat - complete with gong and drum - to the dock. Following a formal ceremony hosted by a local wedding host, the couple will go to the back of the hall where the groom lifts the bride's veil.

A signature activity of a typical water town wedding in Zhouzhuang is to walk the three bridges. Together with the folk music band, the bride and groom will embark on a tour from Ping Bridge to the Double Bridge and Fu'an Bridge. The names of these bridges respectively mean good fortune, harmony and happiness.

Then, the guests will get together at a house for a celebratory tea party where everybody can congratulate the newlyweds and enjoy good food, tea and live performances. The traditional music often played at wedding ceremonies in Zhouzhuang is a custom of Kunqu opera, which is 20 minutes of excerpts performed to liven up the party. Kunqu opera is the oldest traditional opera in China. Evolved from the Kunshan melody, it has been listed as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO since 2001.

Performed in soft Suzhou dialect, Kunqu opera is a melodious and delicate form of art that best reflects the serene and pleasant lifestyle of Zhouzhuang. The most famous Kunqu plays include "The Peony Pavilion" and "The Peach Blossom Fan," the first of which is particularly well-known throughout China.

In Zhouzhuang, visitors can easily find a Kunqu opera performance to attend during their stay, or even wear the costumes and learn a few tunes from master singers.

"Kunqu opera plays an important part in our everyday life, from celebrations like the water town wedding to leisure entertainment. It brings people together," says Zhang. "It's also one of Zhouzhuang's cultural legacies which we want to carry forward. We aim to give more people the opportunity to enjoy this everlasting art that combines both stories and music."

About Zhouzhuang

As the best-preserved water town in China, Zhouzhuang is an ideal destination for those wishing to explore both the country's natural treasures and cultural heritage. From the ancient bridges over the canals to historical theatres, Zhouzhuang is one of the only two Chinese locations listed on the New York Times' World's 52 Places to go in 2015.

Contact:

Zou Lei
+86-150-5023-9114
zl@zhouzhuang.net

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RZESZÓW, Poland and HONG KONG , Sept. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

For an entire week, the G2A winners will have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to be a part of gaming history, surrounded by Maldivian luxury. 30 G2A gift cards valued at 10 EUR could also be won.

G2A Public Relations Jacqueline Purcell said, "This awesome prize is worth in excess of $8 thousand USD. Enter now to stand a chance to win".

The contest is open for entries until the 29^th September at 06:00 CET. To enter, contestants must:

a) Login to their G2A account, or create a new one
b) Follow G2A.COM and WSVG on Twitter
d) Like G2A.COM and WSVG on Facebook

Winners will be announced on the 29^th September on the Contest Page and on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/G2Acom
https://twitter.com/G2A_com 

About G2A

G2A is a trusted & certified global digital marketplace developed by professionals in diverse fields including gaming, management, finance, public relations and marketing. Every day G2A works hard towards creating the most outstanding digital platform for all video game enthusiasts, investing more than 20 million Euros in research and development over the last two years to ensure secure and guaranteed online initiatives. G2A is the global number 1 seller on eBay for digital gaming products. It has over 6 million unique users, and had more than 5 million transactions worldwide in 2014, with over 700 thousand in May 2015 alone.

Visit https://www.g2a.com/winatrip for more details.

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BORNEM, Belgium , Sept. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Wim Tellier expanded his focus with his new art project "TIME ".

On the beach at Knokke-Heist, Belgium he integrated a 3,000 m² circular image. It is a picture with double imaging, with its main subject a vulnerable crab magnified at least 1,000 times its original size. The background consists of fish-eye photos of unique landscapes for which Wim Tellier travelled the globe. These images are designed to give spectators an open view of the world.

The graphic and logistical aspect of the project is pioneering and revolutionary. The photo file exceeds 400 gigabytes!  Given this gigantic resolution, Canon printed the image in 56 pieces that were later seamlessly welded to each other. The photo weighs 1,800 kg.

The "TIME " photo can be seen for two weeks in front of the casino on the beach at Knokke-Heist, Belgium. To represent the dimensions of the blow-up there are 5 cubes, each 4 m high. The general public can walk over the photo to admire the fish-eye photos. Without knowing it, they will contribute to the partial destruction of the artwork through the sand on their shoes. It is difficult to conceive of a more striking illustration of man's ecological footprint. After the exhibition, the conceptually damaged image will be cut into 12 wedges. Then, Wim will personally integrate the wedges at 12 prime locations around the world. 

Each location will tell its own, unique story to demonstrate man's impact on the planet.

http://www.wimtellier.be

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TOKYO, Sept. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Shueisha Inc. has translated "Tokyo Hyakkei" ("A Hundred Views of Tokyo"), an article featuring Tokyo that was carried in the October 2015 issue of its monthly magazine "SPUR," into Chinese (using simplified Chinese characters) and English, optimized the content for iPhone, and distributed them for free.

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The SPUR application released on the Apple App Store has achieved more than 120,000 downloads, and nearly 70% of these downloads were made overseas (particularly in Asia). The app allows users to read digital content of the magazine.

The digital version of the free content of "Tokyo Hyakkei" introduces 100 spots that SPUR recommends -- mainly those related to fashion, culture and cuisine -- to inbound tourists who have drawn particular attention from the Japanese public for their sharply increasing numbers.

SPUR APP (exclusively for iOS）
https://itunes.apple.com/app/id703295696

About SPUR: Monthly magazine; released on the 23rd day of each month; published by Shueisha Inc.

Inaugurated in 1989, SPUR is a magazine for fashion-conscious and intellectually curious women. Through its beautiful visual content, the magazine recommends high-quality and up-to-date fashion items, matters of beauty, art, entertainment and lifestyles, which can inspire artistic and aesthetic women of today, from the standpoint of Japan.

http://hpplus.jp/spur 

TOKYO, September 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Shueisha Inc. has translated "Tokyo Hyakkei" ("A Hundred Views of Tokyo"), an article featuring Tokyo that was carried in the October 2015 issue of its monthly magazine "SPUR," into Chinese (using simplified Chinese characters) and English, optimized the content for iPhone, and distributed them for free.

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The SPUR application released on the Apple App Store has achieved more than 120,000 downloads, and nearly 70% of these downloads were made overseas (particularly in Asia). The app allows users to read digital content of the magazine.

The digital version of the free content of "Tokyo Hyakkei" introduces 100 spots that SPUR recommends -- mainly those related to fashion, culture and cuisine -- to inbound tourists who have drawn particular attention from the Japanese public for their sharply increasing numbers.

SPUR APP (exclusively for iOS)
https://itunes.apple.com/app/id703295696

About SPUR: Monthly magazine; released on the 23rd day of each month; published by Shueisha Inc.

Inaugurated in 1989, SPUR is a magazine for fashion-conscious and intellectually curious women. Through its beautiful visual content, the magazine recommends high-quality and up-to-date fashion items, matters of beauty, art, entertainment and lifestyles, which can inspire artistic and aesthetic women of today, from the standpoint of Japan.

http://hpplus.jp/spur

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GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 17th, Chinese leading publisher NetEase Games, kicked off the Tokyo Game Show 2015 with its strong mobile game line-up, including Kung Fu Panda, The World x World and Infinite Wars: Awakening.

At the opening, Taro Iwashiro, a well-known Japanese composer and music producer, was invited to NetEase's booth and tried all the games. After playing the games, he spoke highly of Kung Fu Panda, especially the fascinating battle scenes, and expressed his expectation for success in the market.

NetEase Games also gained popularity in Taiwan and Southeast Asia countries. On the second day of its launch, The League of Immortals 2, set in a world inspired by Chinese mythology Journey to the West, appeared on the recommendation list of the App Store (Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand). In Taiwan, it also ranked 2nd in App Store's most downloaded and 4th in best-selling lists. Within one week, it topped the GooglePlay top games list.

The latest success represents NetEase's leading position in the market, as well as its ambition to march into the global mobile game market. It is expected that NetEase will enjoy prosperity in many Asian markets such as Japan.

BEIJING, Sept. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Droid4x, a well-known game platform, has recently released an Android simulator for Mac, becoming China's first Android simulator available to download for free on Mac. It is the first of its kind that supports multi-point touch. With it, game players will be able to play popular mobile games for the first time and experience a good deal of Android apps while obtaining free access to various other software or resources.

Droid4x supports Android games and apps on computers while breaking limitations of the mobile phone screen size. It also provides and fully enhances players' visual and control experience in games. Droid4x simulator for Mac exclusively and perfectly transplants the multi-point control function of the mobile phone to the keyboard.

Users only need to install Droid4x on their Mac to enjoy Android games. In addition, users can manage all of their gaming needs by using the keyboard or mouse. They will be able to stage attacks in diagonal moves, and define front sight, shooting buttons and shortcuts in games.

As China's only vendor with core kernel technology, Droid4x has independently developed kernels that support both Windows and Mac OS, and provides almost all Android apps and games. It has broken through technical barriers by providing foreign games, and creates more possibilities for players. In addition, Droid4x is far superior to its peers in performance, compatibility and controllability. Through hardware virtualization, Droid4x eradicates game plug-ins without modifying game packs, thereby protecting the interest of game developers and players' game property. With equivalent hardware, Droid4x' overall performance is over 50% superior to its peers. Thanks to its outstanding quality, it can be considered one of the simulators with the best experience so far.

Official download site: www.droid4x.cn.

CONTACT:
Apple Liu
+86-10-5707-6863 ext. 8086
liuping@haima.me

The app is centred around the theme of Me, My Life, My Family. It cleverly blends tradition with modernity, digitising chats and personal diaries with image, voice and video and enabling family tree and precious family moments to be written on the go.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- BondWithMe (BWM), a start-up dedicated to developing social media applications for families, has today released its flagship application of the same name globally. 

The BWM app is now available at App Store or Google Play for free.  

A selection of features enable members in a family unit to chat using text, audio and video to have fun and capture priceless moments.

The Family Tree feature lets a family set up multiple generations of an interactive family tree. 

The Event feature enables a member to host family events, invite members to join, post on-going event information updates, create alerts and archive content created around an event.

The Diary feature lets each member digitise special moments in private, share with selected members, and archive postings, including photos. There is also a choice of cute, currently free to download emoticons for members to express their moods.

"We know people have a choice of apps to connect and they juggle a few at the same time to create an event, to chat, set up a diary and so on. With the BondWithMe app, we have created a unified platform to diarise daily highlights, connect family members, and include close friends or colleagues into an extended family unit. We help members of each family unit to spend 'Me, My Life, My Family' moments anytime, anywhere so personal and family history can be collated daily and treasured forever," said Joe Ch'ng, founder and CEO of BondWithMe.

"Today is just a start. We will continue to build on the BondWithMe app to be a unified platform by enriching it with more features to engage the family unit in areas that matter most to a family, including education, health, finance, entertainment and e-commerce. So download the app, follow us and have fun with your family."

About BondWithMe

BondWithMe, founded by Joe Ch'ng, also its CEO, in 2014, was conceived from one simple human need, which is the need to keep family ties alive no matter where we are or what work we do. Malaysian-born Ch'ng comes from a family with relatives all over the world. When he was in university, Ch'ng found it hard to keep in touch with family members, relying on the telephone and postal service. With today's digital age, powerful mobile devices and a choice of social networking platforms, people are more connected than ever before and they have the human desire to share as well as care. That's why BondWithMe was conceived. Its flagship social media application of the same name is designed for families.

For more information, please visit: www.bondwithme.com

Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BondWithMe

HONG KONG, Sept. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --  Saatchi & Saatchi Greater China CEO Michael Lee has been named in popular Hong Kong lifestyle & fashion magazine JMEN's 'Men of the Year 2015' list. Awarded as the first recipient to hail from the advertising industry, Michael joins celebrities and other successful men in the region such as Donnie Yen, Gregory Wong, Steve Leung and Alex Lam as archetypes for exemplary men this year.

Michael Lee on JMEN's ‘Men of the Year 2015’ (pictured seated second from right)

Since 2010, JMEN has designed annual themes around which to select and celebrate the most outstanding men with its 'Men of the Year' awards. This is first year for an adman's name to appear among the usual celebrities, which have previously included the likes of Kenneth Fok, Li Yundi, Julian Cheung and Andy Hui Chi-On. The overall image of modern-day ad-men has been somewhat tarnished in the public eye in recent years, by the industry's flagging creativity and charm. By choosing Michael for this year's list, however, signals a renewal of public interest in advertising.

"I am honored to be distinguished with this 'Men of the Year 2015' award," said Michael Lee. "I feel it signifies recognition of more than just myself: it represents recognition of the whole ad industry. I hope this award helps to spark more young people's interest in advertising and inspires them to join us in changing the world with creativity."

With 25 years of experience in advertising, Michael is no doubt a prominent figure in advertising circles of Greater China and Asia, his instincts and sensitivity to business, like that of a natural-born hunter, have led Saatchi & Saatchi Greater China to garner award after award in the industry- snatching up seven "Agency of the Year" awards in the greater China region over the past three years. Since 2014, Michael concentrated his energy on the Hong Kong office, where he designed a unique market strategy, repositioned Hong Kong as a critical bridge between mainland China and the rest of the world and renewed the agency's focus on creativity. Under his leadership, the size of the Hong Kong office has doubled over the past three years, as have its sales; and, new branches were opened in Macau & Hangzhou.

Saatchi & Saatchi Greater China not only serves long-standing clients such as Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, Lexus, Walmart, General Mills Sands, HSBC and other world-famous brands, the agency has also maintained a top-three agency ranking for new business since 2012.

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HONG KONG, September 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanda Games Limited (NASDAQ: GAME) ("Shanda Games" or the "Company"), a leading online game developer, operator and publisher in China, announced that it entered into an Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Amended and Restated Merger Agreement") with Capitalhold Limited ("Parent") and Capitalcorp Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent ("Merger Sub") on September 23, 2015. The Amended and Restated Merger Agreement amends and restates in its entirety the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 3, 2015, by and among Parent, Merger Sub and the Company (the "Original Merger Agreement").

Under the terms of the Amended and Restated Merger Agreement, Merger Sub will merge with and into the Company, with the Company continuing as the surviving corporation and becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (the "Merger"). Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Merger Agreement, Parent, Merger Sub and the Company agreed, among other things, to extend the "Termination Date", as defined in Section 8.02(a) of the Original Merger Agreement, to December 31, 2015.

Additional Information about the Transactions

The Company will furnish to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") a report on Form 6-K regarding the Amended and Restated Merger Agreement, which will include as an exhibit thereto the Amended and Restated Merger Agreement. All parties desiring details regarding the Merger and the transactions contemplated by the Amended and Restated Merger Agreement are urged to review these documents, which are available at the SEC's website (http://www.sec.gov).

Cautionary Statement concerning Forward Looking Statements

This news release may include certain statements that are not descriptions of historical facts, but are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any such statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, uncertainties as to how the Company's shareholders will vote at the meeting of shareholders, the possibility that competing offers will be made, the possibility that various closing conditions to the Merger may not be satisfied or waived and other risks and uncertainties discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC, as well as the Schedule 13E-3 transaction statement and the proxy statement to be filed by the Company in connection with the Merger. Shanda Games does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

About Shanda Games

Shanda Games Limited (NASDAQ: GAME) is a leading online game developer, operator and publisher in China. Shanda Games offers a diversified game portfolio, which includes some of the most popular massively multiplayer online (MMO) games and mobile games in China and in overseas markets, targeting a large and diverse community of users. Shanda Games manages and operates online games that are developed in-house, co-developed with world-leading game developers, acquired through investments or licensed from third parties. For more information about Shanda Games, please visit http://www.ShandaGames.com.

Contact

Shanda Games Limited
Stefanie Guo, Investor Relations
Phone: +86-21-5050-4740 (Shanghai)
Email: IR@ShandaGames.com

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Are Consumers Willing To Be Locked Into One Connected Media Device Ecosystem?

BOSTON, Sept. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The popularity of OTT SVOD has influenced the increase of connected media devices in consumers' homes. In turn, connected media devices continue to change consumers' TV/video viewing behavior by bringing a variety of sources of media and entertainment to the larger screen. From family TV night via broadcasted TV, to binge watching and content stacking via OTT SVOD services on a consumer's individual time, content consumption is in the control of the consumer.

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A new report from the Connected Home UX (CHX) group at Strategy Analytics (www.strategyanalytics.com) exploring connected media device ownership has found that the accessibility to connected apps/services provides the convenience of on demand content and a more diverse breadth of TV/video to choose from; pushing consumers to watch more TV/video than ever before. From smart TVs to dedicated game consoles to portable dedicated streaming media devices, consumers are not just relying on one connected media device per household. Rather, consumers are turning to multiple devices due to costs, ease of use, UI and navigation, compatibility with other ecosystems and the apps/services/features available.

Ultimately this poses the question - are consumers willing to be locked into one connected media device ecosystem, or, will they continue to rely on multiple connected media devices to ensure a comprehensive and compelling media experience?

Click here for report: http://bit.ly/1iIPsD4

Taryn Tulay, Senior Analyst and report author commented "While the idea of committing to only one connected media device ecosystem is appealing in terms of consolidation, ease and costs, the ability to do so requires the ecosystem to provide the 'ultimate media experience' – which, as suggested by our research, no devices on the market currently do."

Continued Tulay, "A smart TV provides embedded apps/services and connected features but still lacks aspects that a dedicated streaming media device can offer, such as cheaper pricing, portability, ease of content mirroring and a simplified remote. However, the majority of consumers expect their next TV purchase to be a smart TV, particularly with the anticipation that most smart TVs will be less expensive by the time they consider purchasing a new one. With the cheaper price of dedicated streaming media devices, the benefits of having an alternative connected device that provides different value-added experiences outweigh the costs of purchasing one in addition to a smart TV."

Diane O'Neill, Director, User Experience Innovation Practice, added "There is a definite opportunity to provide that comprehensive and compelling media experience consumers' desire, in a single connected device ecosystem. The ideal connected device ecosystem will provide all critical aspects vital to not only the media experience, but also the in-home experience, in one hub, on the larger screen."

About Strategy Analytics
Strategy Analytics, Inc. provides the competitive edge with advisory services, consulting and actionable market intelligence for emerging technology, mobile and wireless, digital consumer and automotive electronics companies. With offices in North America, Europe and Asia, Strategy Analytics delivers insights for enterprise success. www.StrategyAnalytics.com

About Connected Home UX
The Connected Home UX group forms part of the User Experience Innovation Practice (UXIP) at Strategy Analytics. Focusing on user behaviors, motivations and interests within in-vehicle, mobile device, connected home and media & services research areas, UXIP helps clients meet consumer needs, develop usable solutions and deliver compelling user experiences. Extensive expertise and highly experienced in large-scale survey work, in-depth interviews, focus groups and observational sessions, UXIP's research methodology allows strategic user-centric analysis on the potential for new technologies that would otherwise be unavailable. Providing actionable insight, go-to-market strategies and business recommendations, UXIP is a leading supplier of consumer knowledge to the technology industry. Click here for more information

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