from Disneyland in 1955 through last year's debut of Shanghai Disney Resort. Named a Disney Legend in 2001, he is best remembered and revered by fans around the world for his work bringing Disney's theme parks to life. Marty Sklar, who led creative ... ( read original story ...)
Nick Walton’s Welcome To Asia, July 2017
Each guest room is appointed with the signature W bed adorned with a cheeky pillow in the shape of Shanghai’s famous Xiaolongbao (soup) dumpling and chopsticks. The hotel’s 35 suites include the Cloud on the Bund, with its dramatic LED wall and a ... ( read original story ...)
Leading Disney parks ‘Imagineer’ Martin Sklar dies at 83
Sklar had roles in the development of every Disney park, from the original Disneyland in Southern California in 1955 to the Shanghai Disney Resort last ... For the next 54 years, he led the development and expansion of the company's parks. ( read original story ...)
DotC United Group Secures $350 million of Investment Capital with Controlling Avazu Inc.
SHANGHAI, July 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- DotC United Group announced that it raised $350 million in Series B round of funding led by Zeus Entertainment (002354) in June. The round converted Avazu Inc., previously completely owned by Zeus Entertainment ... ( read original story ...)
This Restaurant in China Serves Japanese Cuisine With a Vibrant Aesthetic
Designed by chief architect Sun Tianwen of Shanghai Hip-pop Architectural Decoration Design Co., the aesthetic oozes minimalism throughout its entirety. The restaurant is individually covered in ultra-clear glass engraved with sakura, alongside blue LED ... ( read original story ...)
How a Scotch Bar Found a Home in Chinatown
Cold Drinks, the sleek, Shanghai-meets-Blade-Runner-inspired bar tucked on the ... ridiculous tiki mug with a ton of crushed ice.” This process led to the creation of A Sinister Occasion, made with Speyburn 10 Single Malt, Greek yogurt, banana liqueur ... ( read original story ...)
Magnussen hits out at Aussie swimming coaches
"We've won two major events in the men's 4x100m freestyle — which I'm probably most qualified to comment on — the Sydney (2000) Olympics and the 2011 (Shanghai) world championships," he said. "In Sydney, Michael Klim led off in a world record and we ... ( read original story ...)