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The network announces their partnership with the most recognizable collective team of Asian American voices online. 

Redwood City, CA (August 17,2011) – MYX TV, the country’s premier Asian American network, announces its partnership with 8Asians, a national team of bloggers and journalists that tackles issues as they  relate to Asian American pop culture and interests. Catch their exclusivecontent – blogs, videos and podcasts on MYX TV starting this month.

“There are entertaining and intriguing personalities behind 8Asians,” said Anthony Garcia, Head of Production for MYX TV. “Not only are they diversifying our content, but also adding layers to the Asian American voices in media.”

8Asians is the brainchild of editor-in-chief and founder, Ernie Hsiung. His co-editors, Joz Wang and Moye Ishimoto describe him as the ‘benevolent dictator’ of whom many embarrassing pictures are available online. Wang (aka “Cult Leader”) and Ishimoto (aka “Resident Pie Maker”) work with contributors from San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Jose, Pennsylvania, Hawaii, North Carolina and Denver.

The partnership with MYX TV mergestheir vast online following. Their sites, 8Asians.com, GASP!, POP88, 8AsiansTumblr, 8Asians Events and TheA-Word have built them online fame as popular Asian American voices.

“8Asians wants to challenge the notion that Asian Americans are all the same and have one opinion through ourdiverse voices and viewpoints,” says Ernie Hsiung, Editor-in-Chief of 8Asians. “Our goal is to make as many people as uncomfortable as possible by adding more Asian American characters online and now, on television.”

The voices on 8Asians is a testament to their mission, as it boasts of contributors from both coasts, all genders, all political parties and a variety of careers and ages.  

“We are excited to partner with MYX TV. Their idea of bringing out new perspectives on Asian Americans and sharing them on multiple platforms are in sync with our goals,” said Joz Wang, Editor and Marketing Head of 8Asians. “And with Ernie on TV, watch out Barbara Walters! He’s Asian and has sexier hair.”

Catch 8Asians on MYX TV, available nationwide and online.

ABOUT MYX TV®:

With its U.S. headquarters in Redwood City, California, MYX TV was developed by ABS-CBN International, a subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation, the Philippines’ largest entertainment and broadcasting company, through ABS-CBN Corporation's wholly-owned subsidiary, ABS-CBN Global Hungary Kft. MYX TV is the premier music entertainment and lifestyle channel dedicated to the Asian American community, utilizing music, culture and entertainment.  MYX TV can be seen on Channel 368 on Comcast’s Digital Preferred Tier in the San Francisco Bay Area and Central California and Channel 673 in Chicago, Cox Digital Basic Cable Channel 479 in Orange County and Channel 474 in Northern Virginia, MCV Cable Channel 16 in Guam and RCN Channel 464 in New York City, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, DC. It is available nationwide on DirecTV channel 2067. For more information, visit http://myx.tv.

ABOUT 8ASIANS.COM:

8Asians is a collaborative blog of Asian-Americans and Asian-Canadians. After looking past Asian commonalities as found in census surveys, it is apparent that Asians do not have much in common… and that’s not such a bad thing. The blog posts about relevant Asian issues , from pop culture to current events and politics.

In addition to the main blog at 8Asians.com, the family of sites also includes GASP! (a shopping blog), POP88 (podcast featuring interviews, news, games and the best in J-pop, K-pop and other Asian pop music today), 8Asians Tumblr, 8Asians Events (Asian American events listing site), and The A-Word (8Asians' official podcast).  

The network’s show, MYX-Rated, is onthe search for Season 2 hosts and correspondents.

Redwood City, CA (August 8,2011) – MYX TV, the premier Asian American entertainment network, announces a casting call for its show, MYX-Rated. MYX-Rated hits its second season as the one source for everything Asian and everything awesome from trendsetters to the hottest undiscovered talent. On the search for guest hosts and field correspondents, the online casting call goes on through September 8, 2011.

To enter a video to the MYX TV casting call, create a video telling the channel why you should join the cast of MYX-Rated. Show your skills and don't hold back. Upload your video to your YouTube account and tag it “MYXRatedCast.”

Select individuals will be invited for callbacks at the MYX TV studios in Northern California, to become part of the show’s upcoming season. All submissions are due by Thursday, September 8, 2011. So get those videos in now! Watch all episodes of MYX-Rated Season1 on YouTube!!!

Stay tuned for the Season 2 premiereof MYX-Rated, coming this Fall exclusively on MYXTV. 

ABOUT MYX TV®:

With its U.S. headquarters in Redwood City, California, MYX TV was developed by ABS-CBN International, a subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation, the Philippines’ largest entertainment and broadcasting company, through ABS-CBN Corporation's wholly-owned subsidiary, ABS-CBN Global Hungary Kft. MYX TV is the premier music entertainment and lifestyle channel dedicated to the Asian American community, utilizing music, culture and entertainment.  MYX TV can be seen on Channel 368 on Comcast’sDigital Preferred Tier in the San Francisco Bay Area and Central California and Channel 673 in Chicago, Cox Digital Basic Cable Channel 479 in Orange County and Channel 474 in Northern Virginia, MCV Cable Channel 16 in Guam and RCN Channel 464 in New York City, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, DC. It is available nationwide on DirecTV channel 2067. Formore information, visit http://myx.tv.

In this episode, goes toe-to-toe with UFC fighter Mark Munoz, Joey takes you behind-the-scenes of America's Best Dance Crew, and April Chase takes the MYX-Rated stage.

MYX-Rated airs every Thursday night at 7pm on MYX TV.

MYX TV can be seen on Comcast channel 368 and Direct TV 2067.

The network proudly reveals 16 Asian American bloggers from coast to coast

Redwood City, Calif. (April 26, 2011) – Barely two weeks after a bold programming and online refresh by MYX TV, the network continues its takeover, introducing sixteen Asian American superstar bloggers from across the country. The MYX TV bloggers have launched a barrage of perspectives and bold statements, delivering the network’s promise to be the voice for Asian American youth. Blogs and videos are hosted on the MYX TV website, bringing the newson what’s hot and trending on music, movies, fashion, politics, and more.

“Welcome to the new generation of entertainment,” says Anthony Garcia, Production Head for MYX TV. “This is the home of your voice where you will find someone speaking your story. Expect anything and everything because we’ve only just begun.”

There will be no shortage of witty irreverence here. The Big Apple stands loud and proud with Chris Lau, the dude of uncensored and brusque humor who completely breaks the Asian man stereotype… all 50,000 of his subscribers agree. Strutting around with her “New York complex,” Monica Yi says she sees completely through b#@!s--t. The feminist and constant traveler provides a brash political and activist voice to popular media. But the buck stops with the contemptuous and conservative Harvey Ranola. Once labeled “Republican Harv,” he asks that his opinion not be taken too seriously as he takes right wing stabs at sports, news and even DIY man grooming.

MYX TV is where larger than life personalities translate into unique voices. Kristie Hang, the network’s young Lisa Ling, takes you around the globe as she begins her stint with CNN Hong Kong later this year, lending her rich bicultural voice on all things food, entertainment and news - an authentic Asian perspective and an all-American experience.

When traveling, there’s no better way than to do it than in style. Nikki Desuasido gives a guided tour of new cities and underground scenes, blending in her cool and effortless fashion, inspired by both street and runway.

In the sleepless city of high fashion, Alana Garcia gives the Anne Hathaway perspective of an intern’s blues and comedic experiences with the devils that wear Prada. The charming girl-next-door will take you with her to her dream of a career on TV, with her dancing skills taking front and center.

There was a time when that Hollywood dream did not seem to be for everyone. “For decades, Asian-Americans struggled to find themselves on mainstream broadcast networks so the internet helped us capture our own voices and images,” says Joz Wang, co-editor for 8Asians.com, one of the country’s top Asian American bloggers and trailblazers online. “It’s extremely significant that MYX TV is giving an opportunity to Asian Americans, coast to coast, to give us this long anticipated visibility.”

On MYX TV, that dream is now within reach. Check out producer, actor and host Shane Yoon who lives and breathes the Hollywood hustle. With his acting stint on the web series KTown Cowboysand as host for Arirang TV’s Real Talk, anecdotes of his journey inspire Asian Americans to break through into Hollywood and an acting career. Arika Sato’s heart beats to the vibeof the red carpet. Spike TV, Maxim.com and Young Hollywood all know about her edgy, sexy style that complements the geek within. This entertainment host will blow your mind, and may one day just deliver celebrity gossip in Japanese.

Pick up a couple tips while you’re online and learn something new. Our resident how-to blogger, Rachel Agana, will be giving out crash courses on cooking and arts and crafts. Discover the delectable and deliciousby experiment! MYX TV guarantees you’ll roll with fascination over our very own Spike Lee, Christian Hermida. At 19, the media junkie has already dipped into the DJing scene and launched a YouTube music channel. Not to be left behind are his mini companies for TV production with a three-cam set up, photography and digital media. Follow his exploration and pickup helpful hints.

MYX TV channels the positivity with bloggerslike Christian Bustos. His radical take on positive hiphop, using its music and lifestyle raises issues on empowering Asian American youth with a key message of “You make it by skill.” Texan pageant queen, Allyn Hoang, sets the bar by proving that beauty is never just skin deep. The playful bombshell will take you for an amazing turn as she chronicles her life of mischievous adventure, Entertainment Tonight -style. And as the world knows that Asians are smart and good in math, they also represent in Harvard. Sanyee Yuan takes her interviewing skills to the top and opens the doors to community advocacy through media.

MYX TV takes you to every corner of the country. Meet Missouri’s Ju Kim, famed YouTube comedian whose channel, “The Asian Zing,” was catalpultic of his humorous and often clumsy story-telling of the Asian American story through the eyes of a first-time explorer. Ju, formerly known as the “token” Asian, chronicles his journey into his culture.

The island of aloha speaks about the journey of a relationship-seeking single man with Koa Orquia. Absolutely Tumblr famous, Koa’s stories on the hunt will be equally entertaining as his panache for fashion and design. Wait to be schooled on unaltered technical Japanese fashion and drop crotch jeans.

And if there’s anything else to know behindcensor lines, ask Phil Chao. BlogTV has found its Asian American Conan O’Brien who will teach our children everything uncomfortableand awkward. His only rule of thumb is if it’s anything racist, it betterbe darned funny.

MYX TV just changed the game and it’s called the Asian American invasion. Visit www.myx.tv and join the party.

To start getting to know the bloggers, take a look at the video below.

The original anime classic, Voltron, makes a comeback in a daily series

Redwood City, Calif. (April 21,2011) – In the 80s, one anime cartoon invaded homes with robots that were loved by good, feared by evil. After blazing onto TV screens in 1984, Voltron:Defender of the Universe quickly became a top-rated animated series. The hit series inspired a best-selling toy line and made Voltron a pop culture icon. MYXTV proudly brings back Voltron:Defender of the Universe in its original form, on primetime. The series premieres on April 25th and will air Monday through Friday, 7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT on MYX TV.Voltron features a team of five brave pilots, known as the Voltron Force, whose individual lion robots join together to form a giant super robot as they defend the galaxy from evil. The classic show was adapted from a Japanese anime series.

"We couldn't be happier to bring theclassic episodes of Voltron back to our fans, and to MYX TV, a perfect outlet for our content,” says Tiffany Ilardi, Managing Director, World Events Productions. “With such a big year ahead of us, including a new Voltron series debuting in June, we can't think of a better time for this partnership."

Catch Voltron on MYX TV. Visit www.myx.tv for channel listings.

To watch a preview of the show, you can watch the video below.

ABOUT MYX TV®:                                                

With its U.S. headquarters in Redwood City, California, MYX TV was developed by ABS-CBN International, a subsidiaryof ABS-CBN Corporation, the Philippines’ largest entertainment and broadcasting company, through ABS-CBN Corporation's wholly-owned subsidiary, ABS-CBN Global Hungary Kft. MYX TV is the premier music entertainment and lifestyle channel dedicated to the Asian American community, utilizing music, culture and entertainment.  MYX TV can be seen on Channel 368 on Comcast’s Digital Preferred Tier in the San Francisco Bay Area and Central California and Channel 673 in Chicago, Cox Digital Basic Cable Channel 479 in Orange County and Channel 474 in Northern Virginia, MCV Cable Channel 16 in Guamand RCN Channel 464 in New York City, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, DC. It is available nationwide on DirecTV channel 2067. For more information, visit http://myx.tv.

About World Events Productions:

St. Louis-based World Events Productions, Ltd. (WEP) has produced and distributed children’s animation for over 25 years. WEP is the IP holder for shows including: Voltron, Defender of the Universe, Voltron: The Third Dimension, Denver the Last Dinosaur, Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs and Vytorthe Starfire Champion, among others.  WEP is a Koplar Communications company.  WEP is represented by United Talent Agency.  For more information visit www.wep.com and www.voltron.com.

A fresh look on air, tech bump onlineand locally produced original programming.

Redwood City, Calif. (April 11,2011) – MYXTV, the only true Asian-Americanchannel on television, changes the game today with the unveiling of a newlook, tech-forward multi-platform network and a line up of strong, locallyproduced and original content. “After four years of immersing ourselvesinto the Asian-American community and thereby learning preferences andstories, MYX TV evolves today with our market,” says Miguel Santos,head of MYX TV. “Our main goal is to bring Asian-Americans into mainstream, at last.”

The MYX TV brand is truly authentic tothe diverse pool of entertainment audience, providing a mixture of programming,events and both up-and-coming and established artists to fill an indiscriminatevoid in entertainment as we know it.

“We have watched MYX TV grow and seeingwhere it is today reminds us that we are all partners in the greater taskof bringing the best of Asian American media to consumers coast to coast,”says Shelly Kurtz, Executive Director, Affiliate Sales and Marketing,International Media Distribution, a division of NBCUniversal.

A television experience online

Expect more than just an interactive siteon www.myx.tv.The website is now a place to stay with videos, polls and news on what’strending on Asian-America.

“We wanted to build a site where contenton-air seamlessly transitioned online,” reveals Anthony Garcia,Head of Production for MYX TV. “But what we’re most excited about isour blogger community.”

MYX TV will unveil sixteen bloggers fromall over the country representing a wide array of interests, talents andpersonalities. The bloggers have an aggregated reach of almost half a millionAsian-Americans. True to its promise, MYX TV provides the voice for itsentertainment audience on any platform that it prefers.

Programming made for you, by you

“Entertainment should be a reflectionof who you are,” says Joy Bovatsek, Head of Programming for MYXTV. “We carefully selected content that fits our audience. We’re excitedto release a good mix of syndicated shows and local originals that willbe the catalyst to redefine entertainment today.”

MYX-Rated, the one-stop-shop forall things pop culture with a comedic twist, premiered last month as thefirst series shot entirely in high definition. Hosted by Olivia Speranzaand Joey Guila, the show has already featured artists like Naughty by Nature,the cast of blockbuster hit Sucker Punch and DJ Q-Bert.

Committed to breaking into mainstream,MYX TV takes YouTube indie artists and debuts their music videos and originaltunes on Press Play. Asian-American artists have dominated onlineand on YouTube, garnering unique subscriptions of up to 700,000 per artist.Now, THAT’S celebrity.

Music Bang refreshes, still providingall things Asian pop from the latest videos, artists and trends on Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, Filipino and Chinese, hosted by singer/songwriterAmber Davis. Catch this one hour show, where Asian pop really lives.

Flashback and rewind into the originalVoltron. This classic cartoon features a team of young pilots, theVoltron Force, whose individual machines “volted in” to form a giantsuper robot that defended the galaxy from evil. MYX TV brings this backin classic form.

Staying true to being YOUR platform, MYXTV re-launches its countdown show as MYX TV Top 10, featuring guesthosts – already familiar faces and entertainers online. Find celebs likeTimothy DelaGhetto, Megan Lee and Joey Diamond, now on-air.

Asian-America has made its own celebritiesand built its own channel and it’s called MYX TV. Now you know.

ABOUT MYX TV®:

With its U.S. headquarters in Redwood City,California, MYX TV was developed by ABS-CBN International, a subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation, the Philippines’ largest entertainment and broadcastingcompany, through ABS-CBN Corporation's wholly-owned subsidiary, ABS-CBNGlobal Hungary Kft. MYX TV is the premier music entertainment and lifestylechannel dedicated to the Asian American community, utilizing music, cultureand entertainment.  MYX TV can be seen on Channel 368 on Comcast’sDigital Preferred Tier in the San Francisco Bay Area and Central Californiaand Channel 673 in Chicago, Cox Digital Basic Cable Channel 479 in OrangeCounty and Channel 474 in Northern Virginia, MCV Cable Channel 16 in Guamand RCN Channel 464 in New York City, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia andWashington, DC. It is available nationwide on DirecTV channel 2067. Formore information, visit http://myx.tv.

Scope the newly launched MYX-Ratedand new releases of Vinyl Addiction

Redwood City, Calif. (March 22,2011) – Primetime pops with MYX TV’s newly launched show, MYX-Rated!MYX-Rated is your one source for everything Asian and everything awesomefrom trendsetters to the hottest undiscovered talent. Catch the show onThursdays, 10PM eastern and 7PM pacific.There are so many niche cultures out therewith just as many rabid fans for them. MYX TV is bringing them all togetherin a new weekly program aimed to broaden everyone’s horizon, through MYX-Rated:the first series shot entirely in high definition.

Join hosts Olivia Speranza and Joey Guilaas they bring you what’s hot on technology, internet trends, music, urbanart, fashion, video games, and all things epic into one jam-packed half-hourwith the new magazine talker that takes on pop culture with a comedic twist.

Vinyl Addiction

Jesse Hernandez is back with new episodesof VinylAddiction, showcasing the bestand latest on emerging underground artists behind the world of Vinyl Toys,a worldwide phenomenon with roots in Asia.

Catch the latest episodes featuring industrygreats like Kathy Olivas, Jermaine Rogers, Reactor 88 and catch the scenesat the San Diego Comic Con and Fantasy Factory on Wednesday nights at 10PMeastern and 7PM pacific.

Let your B/Vlogging prowess shine!

MYX TV is on a hunt for mini celebritieswith big personalities to be the voice of young Asian-America. If yourpenchant for writing leans towards concerts, fashion, music, current eventsand trends, we think you should get paid. We’re currently searching forb/vloggersto keep our audience up-to-speed on what’s happening now.

If you’re at least 18 years old, havestrong writing skills and are comfortable on-cam, send us a note at myxblogger@myx.tvand check our sitefor more details.

ABOUT MYX TV®:

With its U.S. headquarters in Redwood City,California, MYX TV was developed by ABS-CBN International, a subsidiaryof ABS-CBN Corporation, the Philippines’ largest entertainment and broadcastingcompany, through ABS-CBN Corporation's wholly-owned subsidiary, ABS-CBNGlobal Hungary Kft. MYX TV is the premier music entertainment and lifestylechannel dedicated to the Asian American community, utilizing music, cultureand entertainment.  MYX TV can be seen on Channel 368 on Comcast’sDigital Preferred Tier in the San Francisco Bay Area and Central Californiaand Channel 673 in Chicago, Cox Digital Basic Cable Channel 479 in OrangeCounty and Channel 474 in Northern Virginia, MCV Cable Channel 16 in Guamand RCN Channel 464 in New York City, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia andWashington, DC. It is available nationwide on DirecTV channel 2067. Formore information, visit http://myx.tv.

Check out this video of Bruno Mars performing his song "Somewhere in Brooklyn" Live at VH1!

CLICK HERE TO WATCH!

Bruno Mars took over the VH1 office along with Travie McCoy. Check outhis performance of "Somwhere In Brooklyn" above and check out the restof the clips right here. And don't forget to pick up "It's Better If You Don't Understand" EP on iTunes right now!

-That's So Pinoy Staff

Check out these video entries for the 48 Hour Film Project by Hi and Bye Productions and Square Marden!

"Thief in the Night" By Square Marden

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-That's So Pinoy Staff