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January 2010

Press Release: 9-yr-old award-winning film critic Perry Chen will present award at 37th Annie Awards for animation

Published on: 28th January, 2010

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Perry Chen with Up director Pete Docter (R) producer Jonas Rivera (L)  | read this item

9-year-old Perry Chen, the youngest award-winning film critic, TV & radio personality, is invited to present an award at the 37th Annie Awards, the animation industry’s oldest and most prestigious award, as the youngest credentialed media ever.

Perry Chen won another art award at the 14th annual San Diego International Music & Art Festival

Published on: 25th January, 2010

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Perry Chen holding art award with judges Anita Brynolf (R) Nobu Tanaka (L) @ 14th annual SD Intl' Music & Art Festival  | read this item

I won an art award at the 14th annual San Diego International Music & Arts Festival tonight (Jan 24, 2010) at the Poway Center for Performing Arts in San Diego.   The performance was “Perrific!”
The festival was organized by the San Diego Chinese Art Society.

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Perry Chen received letter & greeting card from French animation master Michel Ocelot

Published on: 22nd January, 2010

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Director Michel Ocelot's greeting card to Perry Chen  | read this item

Perry Chen is delighted to receive a letter and exquisite greeting card designed by the French animation master Michel Ocelot himself!  Perry had the privilege to meet and interview director Ocelot in San Francisco at the premier of his stunning animation feature “Azur & Asmar” in March 2009 when Perry started his film critic career.
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Perry Chen Guest on Art Rocks @wsRadio Jan 20, 2010

Published on: 22nd January, 2010

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Perry Chen with wsRadio's Art Rocks! hosts Philly Joe Swendoza (L) and Alexandra Rosa (R)  | read this item

Perry Chen, 9-yr-old award-winning film critic & youngest radio talk show host on wsRadio’s “Perry Previews the Movies” will be a guest on Jan 20, 2010 Art Rocks! live show on wsRadio at 7:45 pm PST, hosted by Philly Joe Swendoza and Alexandra Rosa:
www.wsRadio.com/artrocks
Perry talked about his upcoming events, including attending the prestigious Annie Awards [...]

Perry Chen accepted Excellent Writer Award from We Chinese in America

Published on: 18th January, 2010

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Perry Chen & his Excellent Writer Award received on jan 17, 2010  | read this item

I was honored to receive my first award for my movie review column on “We Chinese in America,” which celebrated its 100th issue last night (Jan 17, 2010).  I was among the 13 authors/columnists who received the awards among over 200 contributing writers to the publication.
I gave a short speech, which got a lot of [...]

Perry Chen’s prediction is right on, Up won best animation Golden Globe!

Published on: 18th January, 2010

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Perry Chen's prediction is right on, Up won best animation Golden Globe!  | read this item

Perry Chen interviewing Pete Docter, director of Up in May 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyu4340mCQI
(watch my prediction and reaction to Up winning)
I watched the Golden Globe that my mom recorded from last night, to check out which film won best animation, and see if my prediction is right…
I’m so delighted to see Up won as I predicted!  My friend [...]

Perry Chen predicts animation winner@ Golden Globe

Published on: 17th January, 2010

Perry Chen & director Pete Docter producer Jonas Rivera post interview May 2009
Perry Chen with director Pete Docter (right) and producer Jonas Rivera of Up  | read this item

I predict Up from Pixar/Disney will win this year’s Golden Globe animated feature film award tonight (Jan 17, 2010).  The film is inspiring, creative in pairing a 78-yr-old and an 8-yr-old in an adventure with lots of plot twists and turns.  It has a wonderful storyline with emotional connection, and stunning visuals.  I loved the [...]

Movie Review & Director Interview of Award-winning Documentary “Between the Folds”

Published on: 10th January, 2010

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Movie Review & Director Interview of Award-winning Documentary "Between the Folds"  | read this item

Movie Review – Between the Folds
By Perry S. Chen
(out of 5 starfish)
What do you see in a piece of paper? The award-winning documentary film “Between the Folds” shows that not only can you draw and write on it, but also create a true masterpiece of art out of a simple piece of paper.
Origami, the [...]

Press Release: 9-year-old film critic Perry Chen won an award for his movie review column on San Diego newspaper

Published on: 7th January, 2010

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Perry Chen interviewed by CBS News correspondent Ben Tracy  | read this item

9-year-old Perry S. Chen, the youngest film critic and radio talk show host from San Diego, won an award as an “Excellent Writer” for his movie review column published on “We Chinese in America” newspaper with a readership of over 100,000.

2009 Perry’s Previews Top 10 G/PG-rated Films

Published on: 2nd January, 2010

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2009 Perry’s Previews Top 10 G/PG-rated Films  | read this item

2009 Perry’s Previews Top 10 G/PG-rated films
2009 is a fantastic year for G and PG-rated family films, especially in the animated category.  I watched and reviewed 25 films in print, radio, and/or TV.  I met and interviewed eight outstanding filmmakers at press tours, film festivals, and premier screenings, truly exciting for a 9-year old film [...]