Student Weekly: Entertainment

Movies

Step back

The latest installment in the smash hit Step Up movie franchise is Step Up: Revolution, where the dancing action is set against the vibrant backdrop of Miami, USA.
Teens on-screen

Over the past seven years, GMM Tai Hub has become one of Thailand’s leading film companies, releasing a string of blockbusters including Seasons Change, Dear Dakanda, Bangkok Traffic Love Story and Suck Seed.

Golden greats

With just a few days until the 2012 Summer Olympics begin, local sports fans will be excited to know that there will be 37 Thai athletes competing in 16 different events at the games. This year’s Olympics takes place in London, England from July 27 to August 12.

Green Olives

Last year, local girl group Olives burst onto the pop scene with their smash hit “Young Sod (Still Single).” With lyrics that many single people could relate to, “Still Single” won the girls the popular song prize at the Kazz Awards in May this year.
Max tracks

Singer Kosin Pomiam (Max) first gained recognition after performing on the TV variety show, At Ten. Max’s singing style and sense of humour quickly attracted the attention of a talent scout from the Masscotte music label. After being offered a contract by the label, the 30-year-old singer released his first pop-R&B single, “Siang Tee Yak Dai Yin (The Thing I Wish to Hear).”
Teens on tour

With their phenomenally successful debut album, One Direction recently became one of the most popular boy bands among teens around the world, especially in the UK.