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Board of Directors Wenda Fong
Terence Chang Press Releases |
PRESS RELEASETHE COALITION OF ASIAN PACIFICS IN ENTERTAINMENT ( CAPE) HONORS ACTOR GEORGE TAKEI AND FILMMAKER JUSTIN LIN AT GALA ANNIVERSARY Influential Non-Profit Entertainment Organization Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary With A Gala Event On Dec. 4 LOS ANGELES (October 30, 2006) –The Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE), Inc., a non-profit arts organization, announced that actor George Takei ( STAR TREK) will receive the Pioneer Award and filmmaker Justin Lin (THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT) will receive the New Horizon Award at CAPE's 15-year anniversary gala event, to be held December 4, 2006 at the Universal Hilton Hotel in Universal City, Calif. In addition, the three co-founders of CAPE -- Wenda Fong, vice president of specials & alternative programming at FOX Broadcasting Company; Fritz Friedman, senior vice president of worldwide publicity at Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment; and Chris Lee, president of Chris Lee Productions and executive producer of the blockbuster film SUPERMAN RETURNS -- will all receive honors. "The accomplishments of our incredible honorees reflect the progress that CAPE has made in its 15 years of advancing diversity in the arts and entertainment, and the future that we all have to look forward to" said Adele Yoshioka and Jusak Yang-Bernhard, co-presidents of CAPE. "We are honored to be associated with such courageous and talented artists and executives as George Takei, Justin Lin, Wenda Fong, Fritz Friedman and Chris Lee. They have all contributed to the advancement of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the entertainment industry and are true inspirations." All honorees are scheduled to appear at the gala celebration, which will feature entertainment and presentations from top Asian and Pacific Islander talent. Comedian Alec Mapa is scheduled to host the event, and entertainers such as Gedde Watanabe (ER), Jennifer Paz (MISS SAIGON) and dancers from the hit FOX show SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE? are scheduled to perform, with more names to be announced in the coming weeks. The 15 th anniversary gala will be directed by Gary Shimokawa and is co-chaired by CAPE Board of Directors Leo Chu (executive producer, MTV Networks, SpikeTV During the event, CAPE will present the winners and finalists of the 7th Annual CAPE Foundation New Writers Awards (CFNWA) in film and television writing. Previous winners of the prestigious award include filmmaker Alice Wu, whose 2005 feature film SAVING FACE (produced by CAPE Board of Advisor, Teddy Zee) premiered at the 2005 Toronto and Sundance Film Festivals and was distributed by Sony Pictures Classics. "FOX has been a longtime supporter of CAPE and its mission statement of advancing diversity in the arts and entertainment," said Mitsy Wilson, senior vice president of diversity development, Fox Entertainment Group. "As co-sponsors of the CAPE Foundation New Writers Award, FOX recognizes the importance of nurturing the next generation of Asian Pacific artists. At CAPE’s 15 th anniversary event, we are pleased to participate in honoring groundbreaking artists who have paved the way for the next wave." Tickets for the gala event are on sale now and more information can be found at CAPE's Web site at http://www.capeusa.org Media are invited to attend. Please email CAPEpr@capeusa.org to RSVP or to set up interviews. CAPE’s Board of Advisors include distinguished executives and artists such as Ang Lee, John Woo, Terence Chang, Dean Devlin, Warrington Hudlin, David Henry Hwang, Lou Diamond Phillips, Richard Sakai, B.D. Wong, Chris Lee, Fritz Friedman, Janet Yang and Teddy Zee. About CAPE Founded in 1991 in Los Angeles, the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE) is a non-profit organization, promoting diversity in the media arts and entertainment through educational programs that develop the next generation of Asian Pacific artists and leaders, and bridge intercultural understanding between Asian Pacifics and the community at large. With chapters in Los Angeles and New York, CAPE reaches thousands of studio and independent film executives, film and recording producers, publicists, below-the-line talent, actors, writers and directors. CAPE serves as one of the most important meeting places for Asian Pacific Americans in the entertainment industry. The executive board meets monthly. More information can be found at http://www.capeusa.org. The statements made in this press release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. The Organization cautions readers of this press release that a number of important factors could cause CAPE's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, without limitation, product delays, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, vendors and third-party developers, international economic and political conditions. The Organization may change its intention, belief or expectation, at any time and without notice, based upon any changes in such factors, in the Organization's assumptions or otherwise. The Organization undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. ###
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