Finishing the Game director Justin Lin wants you.

Dear Friends, Colleagues and Supporters:

FINISHING THE GAME , our new independent film, has been an opportunity to revisit our indie roots and reunite with many in the BETTER LUCK TOMMOROW family . The challenges of making a no-budget film are harsh and demanding, but at the same time, it is filmmaking in its purest form. Clearly, passion on the part of the cast and crew made this film possible. Now we are hoping to share FINISHING THE GAME with you as it comes out in theaters and into your homes.

When BETTER LUCK TOMORROW was released, we showed Hollywood that we are a viable audience. In an industry governed by box office receipts, there is strength in numbers. The turnout for the film sent a clear message that we demand to see ourselves on screen as multi-dimensional characters. Five years later, we are asking for your support again. At this point, we need to demonstrate that BETTER LUCK TOMORROW was not a fluke; we are a vital consumer community that will no longer be ignored. However, out of respect for your time, energy and taste, we don't want you to come see the film simply because it's an "Asian American" project. Rather, we want you to connect to the work itself and let the film stand on its own. We welcome you to take a look at the on our website:

FINISHING THE GAME WEBSITE

Among other things, it features a behind-the-scenes look at our journey from BLT to

Actor Kal Penn, designer Willa Kim and music exec Eric Wong to be Honored at the Asian American Arts Alliance's 25th Anniversary Gala in New York.

The Asian American Arts Alliance celebrates its 25th Anniversary on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 with a gala entitled "GALAXXY" at the TriBeCa Rooftop. This silver anniversary marks a quarter century of commitment to helping hundreds of local Asian American artists and arts groups in the performing and visual arts to access more funding and visibility for their work. In commemorating this milestone year, the Alliance will honor three outstanding industry leaders, actor Kal Penn, costume designer Willa Kim and music executive Eric Kim, all of whom have made strides for Asian Americans in the art.

"I'm honored to be recognized by the Alliance at their 25th anniversary event," says honoree Kal Penn. "Opportunities for artists are rare in any walk of life, so it's particularly encouraging to see the growth of the organization over the years, and their service to the community. Thank you for all of the support and for creating even more opportunities in the arts." Kal Penn is the most visible Asian American actor in Hollywood today with roles in The Namesake , Superman Returns , and the upcoming sequel to

Actress Tang Wei and Director Ang Lee arrive at the BFI 51st London Film Festival: Lust, Caution Premiere at The Odeon Cinema, Leicester Square on October 20, 2007 in London, England.

Director Ang Lee and actress Tang Wei will appear in person for an interview and Q&A after a members' only screening of LUST, CAUTION , Lee's new film and the winner of the Venice Film Festival's Golden Lion for Best Film award this year. In Mandarin, Cantonese, Shanghainese Chinese with English subtitles. This startling sexual espionage thriller about the fate of a young patriotic woman set in Shanghai during WWII Japanese occupation is based on the short story by revered Chinese author Eileen Chang. LUST, CAUTION stars Asian cinema icon Tony Leung opposite screen newcomer Tang Wei.

Reception follows.

Date: November 4th
Time: 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: New York
Asia Society and Museum, Auditorium, 725 Park Avenue, New York
Cost: Note: this event is SOLD OUT.
Phone: 212-517-ASIA
Special ticketing information:
This is a free event for Asia Society members: tickets are limited to two per member. RSVP to (212) 517-ASIA or visit http://tickets.asiasociety.org by November 2 at 5:00 pm. Registered tickets can be picked up on November 4 between 1:00 pm and 2:50 pm. Tickets not picked up by 2:50 pm will be forfeited. Space is limited! Advance registration is HIGHLY recommended.

Marissa Labog appears in world premiere of "Ravish" at the New LATC.

Marissa Labog, Michael Gomez, Sarah Goodrich, Lilia Lopez and Carin Noland are appearing in the world premiere of "Ravish" at the New LATC in Los Angeles, with performances November 15-18, 2007. This evening-length dance theater piece, choreographed by Rosanna Gamson, was inspired by the Bronte family and re-imagines the creative hothouse in which the three youngest Bronte sisters (Emily, Charlotte and Anne) wrote intensely romantic fiction without the benefit of real-life experience ("Wuthering Heights," "Jane Eyre," "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall").
www.thenewlatc.com.