New wave breaks in 'Pacific'
Producers plan fresh take on classic tuner
By DAVE MCNARY
'South Pacific'
So you've gotten the feature rights to "South Pacific," more than half a century after Mitzi Gaynor dazzled moviegoers in 1958's top-grossing film.
How in the world do you engage 21st century filmgoing audiences with a remake that, while still enjoying successful legit revivals, might seem a bit musty, to put it mildly?
Producers Ileen Maisel and Bob Balaban, who announced their rights deal on July 8, believe the key is to combine the fantasy world of the beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein songs with the gritty realism of wartime romance and racism. It's a tall order but the duo believes it's the path to a story that works for contemporary crowds.
Balaban, whose producing credits include "Gosford Park," and New Line veteran Maisel are meeting with screenwriters in the U.S. and the U.K. in hopes of finding a scribe who can execute that vision.
They won't go out to directors until they've got a completed script in hand.
"We want to show how people really did talk and act in 1944, which is something that the film and play don't come anywhere close to showing," Maisel notes. "What we're going to do is to make the songs the emotional underpinning of the story. So the songs will be the emotional ying to the realistic yang."
And unlike many modern musicals, the new "South Pacific" producers won't delve into the realm of magical realism. "This isn't going to be something like Martin Scorsese's 'New York, New York,' " Maisel notes.
Preliminary plans are to shoot "South Pacific" in Bali, home to some of the world's most spectacular scenery. But the new realism of "South Pacific" will only go so far, since Bali was occupied by Japan during World War II.
Balaban's Chicagofilms and Maisel's Amber Entertainment are the production entities along with Netherlands-based Imagem, owner of the Rodgers & Hammerstein copyrights. Maisel and Balaban will produce with Imagem chief financial officer Denis Wigman and Ted Chapin, president of the Rodgers & Hammerstein company.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Funds Awarded for Bali Airport Terminal Expansion
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The international terminal expansion at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali, Indonesia, has received IDR1trn ($110m) of funding from state airport operator PT Angkasa Pura I.
Under the proposed expansion, international flights will move to the domestic terminal to cope with the increased number of international travellers.
The terminal will then be expanded to 120,000m² and equipped with new accommodation facilities.
Domestic flights will move to the smaller international terminal.
Once the expansion is complete, the terminals will cover a combined area of 190,000m² and will be able to handle up to 20 million passengers a year by 2013.
Angkasa Pura is yet to announce contractors for the project, which is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2010.
http://logisticsweek.com/air/2010/07/funds-awarded-for-bali-airport-terminal-expansion/
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The international terminal expansion at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali, Indonesia, has received IDR1trn ($110m) of funding from state airport operator PT Angkasa Pura I.
Under the proposed expansion, international flights will move to the domestic terminal to cope with the increased number of international travellers.
The terminal will then be expanded to 120,000m² and equipped with new accommodation facilities.
Domestic flights will move to the smaller international terminal.
Once the expansion is complete, the terminals will cover a combined area of 190,000m² and will be able to handle up to 20 million passengers a year by 2013.
Angkasa Pura is yet to announce contractors for the project, which is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2010.
http://logisticsweek.com/air/2010/07/funds-awarded-for-bali-airport-terminal-expansion/
Tiger conservation discussed in Bali, Indonesia
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Sumatran tiger, London Zoo, 2005 Conservationists say tiger numbers ned to double to save the species
Officials from 13 countries are meeting in Bali, Indonesia, to agree on ways to try to double the number of tigers in the world.
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) conservation group has warned that a lack of global action could kill off the endangered species.
Hunting and a loss of habitat had cut numbers to about 3,200 tigers - the lowest ever.
The Bali Tiger Forum is a precursor to a planned global summit in December.
There is a particular focus on China, where a huge demand for tiger parts fopr consumption has fuelled a drop in numbers.
Tiger's year
Conservationists are concerned about the proliferation of Chinese tiger farms, where 5,000 tigers are kept in captivity - they say this spurs the trade in tiger parts, and demand for illegally caught wild tigers.
Representatives from China, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Russia and Thailand
Dr Bivash Pandav, landscape co-ordinator for the WWF tiger network initiative in Nepal, said political action was needed to enforce laws against poaching, secure habitats, and help communities who come into contact with tigers.
"This year offers an unprecedented opportunity to put in place a co-ordinated, multi-state plan to save the tiger," said Diane Walkington, head of species at WWF-UK.
"There has never before been this level of momentum for action on tigers and governments must take advantage of it.
"If we lose the tiger, not only do we lose one of the world's top predators, we will lose so much more.
"By safeguarding their habitats , we will protect hundreds of other species in the process," she said.
The BBC's Indonesia correspondent, Karishma Vaswani, says Indonesia, the host nation, is home to around 400 Sumatran tigers.
It has come up with a proposal to boost its tiger population whereby rich Indonesia could adopt a pair of tigers for $100,000 (£66,360).
They hope to discourage illegal poaching by legalising tiger ownership but critics say the plan is unrealistic and that the focus shoud be on protecting tigers in their natural habitat.
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Sumatran tiger, London Zoo, 2005 Conservationists say tiger numbers ned to double to save the species
Officials from 13 countries are meeting in Bali, Indonesia, to agree on ways to try to double the number of tigers in the world.
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) conservation group has warned that a lack of global action could kill off the endangered species.
Hunting and a loss of habitat had cut numbers to about 3,200 tigers - the lowest ever.
The Bali Tiger Forum is a precursor to a planned global summit in December.
There is a particular focus on China, where a huge demand for tiger parts fopr consumption has fuelled a drop in numbers.
Tiger's year
Conservationists are concerned about the proliferation of Chinese tiger farms, where 5,000 tigers are kept in captivity - they say this spurs the trade in tiger parts, and demand for illegally caught wild tigers.
Representatives from China, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Russia and Thailand
Dr Bivash Pandav, landscape co-ordinator for the WWF tiger network initiative in Nepal, said political action was needed to enforce laws against poaching, secure habitats, and help communities who come into contact with tigers.
"This year offers an unprecedented opportunity to put in place a co-ordinated, multi-state plan to save the tiger," said Diane Walkington, head of species at WWF-UK.
"There has never before been this level of momentum for action on tigers and governments must take advantage of it.
"If we lose the tiger, not only do we lose one of the world's top predators, we will lose so much more.
"By safeguarding their habitats , we will protect hundreds of other species in the process," she said.
The BBC's Indonesia correspondent, Karishma Vaswani, says Indonesia, the host nation, is home to around 400 Sumatran tigers.
It has come up with a proposal to boost its tiger population whereby rich Indonesia could adopt a pair of tigers for $100,000 (£66,360).
They hope to discourage illegal poaching by legalising tiger ownership but critics say the plan is unrealistic and that the focus shoud be on protecting tigers in their natural habitat.
Indonesians are expected to spend 15 percent more on consumer goods this year
A Nielsen survey says spending in a range of 56 different products is expected to rise by 15 percent this year. (JG Photo)
Eager Indonesian Shoppers To Lift Sales 15% This Year
Indonesians are expected to spend 15 percent more on consumer goods this year, with hypermarkets still facing stiff competition from convenience stores as traditional markets, according to a Nielsen Indonesia survey released on Wednesday.
The Shopper Trends Survey forecast that the public will spend Rp 115 trillion ($12.65 billion) on “fast-moving consumer goods” this year.
Spending in the first five months of the year was Rp 44 trillion, up 9 percent over the year-earlier period. Spending in 2009 rose 4.7 percent to Rp 99.65 trillion.
Nielsen Indonesia director of retail services Yongky Susilo said spending would soar 15 percent even after factoring in inflation and rising power rates.
“The increase in electricity tariffs won’t have an adverse effect on consumer spending as consumers are accustomed to hikes in the tariff,” Yongky said. “However, the government needs to ensure the supply of electricity to meet growing demand from producers.”
Yongky said he was optimistic Indonesia could achieve 6 percent economic growth this year on the back of the increased spending.
Inflation rose to an annualized 5.05 percent in June from 4.39 percent in May, driven by food and spice prices, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported last week. The government is targeting 4 to 6 percent inflation this year.
Last month, Nielsen released a survey showing that Indonesian consumers were the second-most confident in the world, with 46 percent saying now is a good time to buy the things they want.
In the most-recent survey, Nielsen looked at spending on 56 items, including food and personal care products but not rice or cigarettes.
Another trend the survey reveals is that hypermarkets and supermarkets are having to compete with convenience stores, while traditional markets remain popular.
“This is mainly driven by the function of traditional stores that supply basic needs like commodities,” Yongky said. Traditional markets and smaller stores could usually be reached on foot, making them more convenient.
Consumers visit smaller stores and traditional markets as many as 25 times a month, compared with two or three visits to hypermarkets and supermarkets, the survey reveals.
However, Yongky said this did not necessarily translate into more revenue for smaller retailers as their number continued to grow.
“It’s time for big retailers to come to the customers,” Yongky said. “More and more customers are more exposed to Internet penetration and advertising in print media is no longer effective, while telecommunication firms are spending a lot of on advertising.”
According to data from the Electronic Marketer Club cited by Nielsen, electronics sales jumped 32 percent in the first quarter to Rp 5.81 trillion. The International Data Corporation estimated computer sales in Indonesia this year would top 3.6 million, compared with 2.8 million last year.
The survey also shows retailers are upbeat, with 59 percent expecting revenue to grow 12-30 percent this year.
More generally, the survey finds the business community’s main concern is the exchange rate, with 62 percent saying they are worried about it. The cost of goods was the second-biggest concern at 53 percent.
The annual Shopper Trends Survey questioned 1,781 households in Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, Makassar and Medan. It also surveyed 188 businesses in the five cities.
http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/business/eager-indonesian-shoppers-to-lift-sales-15-this-year/384716
Eager Indonesian Shoppers To Lift Sales 15% This Year
Indonesians are expected to spend 15 percent more on consumer goods this year, with hypermarkets still facing stiff competition from convenience stores as traditional markets, according to a Nielsen Indonesia survey released on Wednesday.
The Shopper Trends Survey forecast that the public will spend Rp 115 trillion ($12.65 billion) on “fast-moving consumer goods” this year.
Spending in the first five months of the year was Rp 44 trillion, up 9 percent over the year-earlier period. Spending in 2009 rose 4.7 percent to Rp 99.65 trillion.
Nielsen Indonesia director of retail services Yongky Susilo said spending would soar 15 percent even after factoring in inflation and rising power rates.
“The increase in electricity tariffs won’t have an adverse effect on consumer spending as consumers are accustomed to hikes in the tariff,” Yongky said. “However, the government needs to ensure the supply of electricity to meet growing demand from producers.”
Yongky said he was optimistic Indonesia could achieve 6 percent economic growth this year on the back of the increased spending.
Inflation rose to an annualized 5.05 percent in June from 4.39 percent in May, driven by food and spice prices, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported last week. The government is targeting 4 to 6 percent inflation this year.
Last month, Nielsen released a survey showing that Indonesian consumers were the second-most confident in the world, with 46 percent saying now is a good time to buy the things they want.
In the most-recent survey, Nielsen looked at spending on 56 items, including food and personal care products but not rice or cigarettes.
Another trend the survey reveals is that hypermarkets and supermarkets are having to compete with convenience stores, while traditional markets remain popular.
“This is mainly driven by the function of traditional stores that supply basic needs like commodities,” Yongky said. Traditional markets and smaller stores could usually be reached on foot, making them more convenient.
Consumers visit smaller stores and traditional markets as many as 25 times a month, compared with two or three visits to hypermarkets and supermarkets, the survey reveals.
However, Yongky said this did not necessarily translate into more revenue for smaller retailers as their number continued to grow.
“It’s time for big retailers to come to the customers,” Yongky said. “More and more customers are more exposed to Internet penetration and advertising in print media is no longer effective, while telecommunication firms are spending a lot of on advertising.”
According to data from the Electronic Marketer Club cited by Nielsen, electronics sales jumped 32 percent in the first quarter to Rp 5.81 trillion. The International Data Corporation estimated computer sales in Indonesia this year would top 3.6 million, compared with 2.8 million last year.
The survey also shows retailers are upbeat, with 59 percent expecting revenue to grow 12-30 percent this year.
More generally, the survey finds the business community’s main concern is the exchange rate, with 62 percent saying they are worried about it. The cost of goods was the second-biggest concern at 53 percent.
The annual Shopper Trends Survey questioned 1,781 households in Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, Makassar and Medan. It also surveyed 188 businesses in the five cities.
http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/business/eager-indonesian-shoppers-to-lift-sales-15-this-year/384716
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Sports and culture on the bill at Bali's Sanur Village Festival
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People who are planning to book hotels in Bali for the start of August will find their visit to the paradise island coincides with the launch of the popular Sanur Village Festival.
Hot off the back of four consecutive successful events, the festival will return in 2010 and will take place in the village between August 4th and 8th.
It will be split over two different venues - Inna Grand Bali Beach and Segara Beach, in Sanur - and organisers have this year managed to pack the bill with a whole host of fun activities for visitors to watch and take part in.
Music and culture are set to play an important part in this year's revelry, with a jazz festival and an art exhibition planned for those who can drag themselves away from Bali's warm coastal waters for long enough.
Sports-mad festival-goers will also find they are well catered for, as football, basketball and rugby are all on the agenda, as is the Sanur Open Golf Tournament.
Add a photography competition, a kite display and a fun bike tour around the village and it becomes clear that there should be something for everyone at the event.
Ida Bagus Sidharta Putra, chairman of the festival, said the committee members are dedicated to making it "bigger and better every year".
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Rp 1t allocated for new international terminal
Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Tue, 07/06/2010 9:53 AM | Business
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State airport operator PT Angkasa Pura I has allocated more than Rp 1 trillion (US$110 million) in new investment to finance the expansion of the international terminal at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali.
The expansion project, to be financed with the company’s own funds, was expected to begin in the third quarter of this year, Angkasa Pura I president director Bambang Darwoto said in Jakarta on Monday.
Currently, the airport’s international terminal covers around 15,000 square meters. The airport’s domestic terminal covers a larger area at around 70,000 square meters.
Under the planned expansion, Angkasa Pura would switch the domestic terminal with the international terminal to enable it to cope with the increasing number of international passengers, Bambang said.
The new international terminal would be then expanded to 120,000 sq meters and equipped with new accommodation facilities, he said.
By 2013, the aiport’s terminals would cover a combined area of 190,000 square meters, and would be able to accommodate up to 20 million passengers a year.
Although the expansion is scheduled to commence in the third quarter of this year, Angkasa Pura has yet to announce contractors to carry out the project. The company was still working on the design of the new international terminal, Bambang said.
“Bali is beautiful, so the airport should be beautiful too,” he said.
Earlier, it was reported that the Ngurah Rai expansion would cost up to Rp 1.7 trillion.
In May, Bambang said the project would be complicated because work had to be carried out in operational areas.
“Angkasa Pura’s housing complex, which contains about 170 houses, will also need to be relocated to make a way for the expansion,” he said.
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/07/06/rp-1t-allocated-new-international-terminal.html
Now tennis lovers get their own luxury tennis camp in Asia
Tuesday, 6 July 2010
PureTennis, Inc. is pleased to introduce a new Asian “lifestyle” concept in Bali, PureTennis.
The ultimate tennis proposition, it combines the boutique –style ambiance of leading hotel brands, such as Westin Bali, Conrad Bali and Laguna Resort & Spa, with diverse Tennis packages. PureTennis is offering social or serious hourly, daily, weekly or monthly tennis experiences with internationally trained professionals that will appeal to visiting holidaymakers, Bali expats and tennis fans.
“Now everyone can have the ultimate tennis experience at 5-star court facilities in a spectacular tropical setting” explains PureTennis Founder, Alexandre Correia.
For the ultimate tennis indulgence, among PureTennis’ diverse programmes operating in Bali’s famed Nusa Dua area, are its Tennis Escapes. There is no better way for a tennis appreciator to indulge his or her love of tennis than to immerse him or herself in it completely and take a tennis holiday.
“Why not escape the cooler weather, life’s mundane chores, forget about work and put any cares behind you– for a week at least? A tennis holiday with PureTennis will allow players to enjoy Bali, great named Bali Resorts plus be treated to any number of ultimate tennis experiences” says Correia.
While any of PureTennis’ services are unique and can be tailored to suit, overall brand features will be shared. These include: World Class coaching, Private Tuition, and Access to the top Hotels usually private Club facilities. Correia is confident that “the time is right to introduce the PureTennis brand to Bali”.
Bali now plays host to such prestigious events as the Tournament of Champions, which was voted by players as their favourite international tournament in 2008, saying they love the beauty and uniqueness of the island.
“We want to showcase to the world that in Bali there are international resorts with state of the art tennis facilities available for everyone to enjoy. Significant positive awareness among hoteliers and consumers and strong distribution channels should be key factors in our success," Correia says.
PureTennis, Inc. is pleased to introduce a new Asian “lifestyle” concept in Bali, PureTennis.
The ultimate tennis proposition, it combines the boutique –style ambiance of leading hotel brands, such as Westin Bali, Conrad Bali and Laguna Resort & Spa, with diverse Tennis packages. PureTennis is offering social or serious hourly, daily, weekly or monthly tennis experiences with internationally trained professionals that will appeal to visiting holidaymakers, Bali expats and tennis fans.
“Now everyone can have the ultimate tennis experience at 5-star court facilities in a spectacular tropical setting” explains PureTennis Founder, Alexandre Correia.
For the ultimate tennis indulgence, among PureTennis’ diverse programmes operating in Bali’s famed Nusa Dua area, are its Tennis Escapes. There is no better way for a tennis appreciator to indulge his or her love of tennis than to immerse him or herself in it completely and take a tennis holiday.
“Why not escape the cooler weather, life’s mundane chores, forget about work and put any cares behind you– for a week at least? A tennis holiday with PureTennis will allow players to enjoy Bali, great named Bali Resorts plus be treated to any number of ultimate tennis experiences” says Correia.
While any of PureTennis’ services are unique and can be tailored to suit, overall brand features will be shared. These include: World Class coaching, Private Tuition, and Access to the top Hotels usually private Club facilities. Correia is confident that “the time is right to introduce the PureTennis brand to Bali”.
Bali now plays host to such prestigious events as the Tournament of Champions, which was voted by players as their favourite international tournament in 2008, saying they love the beauty and uniqueness of the island.
“We want to showcase to the world that in Bali there are international resorts with state of the art tennis facilities available for everyone to enjoy. Significant positive awareness among hoteliers and consumers and strong distribution channels should be key factors in our success," Correia says.
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