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July 15, 2008
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In this segment from Inside Bangkok, host Nicolas Snow interviews Writer, Producer and Actor Will Tiao, Director Adam Kane, Production Designer Anthony Stabley and star Wendy Crewson (The 6th Day, Air Force One, Away From Her) as they share a bit about the film and their experiences making a movie in Thailand. Inside Bangkok is syndicated by Star Plus, a cable television station owned by Fox Networks, and shown in over 60 countries, including Taiwan and China.

Formosa Foundation's Summer 2008 Newsletter

July 14, 2008
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James Van Der Beek stars as FBI agent Jake Kelly in the independent feature film, Formosa Betrayed, a story inspired by actual crimes committed against American citizens of Taiwanese heritage.

World Journal

March 17, 2007
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Pasadena Weekly

A People "Betrayed"
August 30, 2007
Pasadena Weekly
Excerpt from the article: Thanks to a float paying tribute to the Beijing Olympics creating the most controversy the Rose Parade has seen in more than a decade, China is certainly a hot topic in Pasadena these days. But according to Los Feliz-based filmmaker and actor Will Tiao, the mainland communist behemoth isn't the only part of China that's got dark secrets, including human rights violations.

Pacific Times News

In the spotlight: Will Tiao
August 24, 2007
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Excerpt from the article: In the history of Hollywood, films on Asian and Asian-American issues have been even rarer than the notorious scarcity of Asian roles, but Taiwanese-American Will Tiao aims to break the trend with an upcoming independent film planned for a 2008 release.

First Hollywood Film on Taiwan’s White Terror Era "Formosa Betrayed" seeks for more support from Taiwanese Community

August 24, 2007
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Excerpt from the article:(Title and excerpt have been translated) Conversely, it is unfortunate that Taiwanese youths no longer care about the 228 massacre. What is the "White Terror Era"? They don’t care. Taiwanese youths are in general unenthusiastic about politics or social justice; this phenomenon is deeply rooted in the way the ruling government set forth its policies over the past century. Imagine, how horrifying would it be if the stories of massacre are erased from Taiwanese history, and therefore the younger generation lacks lessons from the past, and hence repeat the same horrifying mistakes?

San Jose Mercury News

Taiwanese fund controversial film on spying era in U.S.
March 5, 2007
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Excerpt from article: Will Tiao is pitching silicon valley a different kind of business plan—one full of international espionage and even murder. Sound like a Hollywood movie? Well, it is, but one based on real events that pitted the dictatorial Taiwanese government of the time against those suspected of leading the democratic movement in Taiwan and the United States.

World Journal

Formosa Betrayed, the Movie
February 22, 2007
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Excerpt from article: As the 60th anniversary of the 2/28 massacre approaches, a second-generation Taiwanese-American is working on a film called "Formosa Betrayed" which is scheduled to be released in 2008. This movie has been heavily promoted through various websites and has become a challenge for the pan-blue alliance.

Formosa TV

November 23, 2006
Interview with Will Tiao
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CNA Taiwan Headlines

Filmmaker to Shine Spotlight on Taiwan
November 30, 2006
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Excerpt from article: Taiwanese-American filmmaker William Tiao was glad to learn of enormous positive response to a promotion tour of Taiwan for a movie planned for 2008 to be titled Formosa Betrayed, which looks to "shine the spotlight on Taiwan."

Taiwan's Future Belongs to its People: Filmmaker

November 30, 2006
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Excerpt from article: Taiwan's future belongs to its people, and the people of Taiwan have the right to find "their real selves," Taiwanese-American filmmaker Will Tiao said in an interview with CNA Thursday. "Taiwanese have the right to find themselves... because they have never had the chance to develop and articulate their own selves," Tiao said on the last day of a two-week promotion tour of a film titled Formosa Betrayed...

New Taiwan Magazine

Formosa Betrayed premieres worldwide in 2008
November 18-24, 2006
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Taipei Times

Producer talks up movie project
November 12, 2006
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Excerpt from article: "Taiwanese American filmmaker and actor William Tiao is in Taiwan to raise funds for his new independent film, Formosa Betrayed, and said yesterday he planned to start shooting next year for release in 2008. Tiao, who is executive producer of the movie project, said he expects the film to shine a spotlight on Taiwan like never before. He said, however, it is up to the Taiwanese people to do something with that spotlight..."

Liberty Times

Hollywood film highlights the White Terror period, Will Tiao spreads Taiwan's democracy
August 30, 2006
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Excerpt from article: "A movie highlighting Taiwan's White Terror period is now in the making in Hollywood. The movie, "Formosa Betrayed," under the direction of Taiwanese-American actor and producer, Will Tiao, aims to be the Taiwanese version of "Munich." The total budget for this project is US $12 to 15 million..."

Will Tiao blazing a trail for Taiwanese from politics to entertainment promoting Taiwan

August 30, 2006
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Excerpt from article: "Though born in the U.S., Will Tiao speaks Mandarin Chinese and, perhaps even more fluently, Taiwanese. This year, when he landed a part as a mob boss on the hit television show "Mad TV," the director of the show wanted him to speak Mandarin or Cantonese. Instead, Tiao spoke Taiwanese throughout the show, which went over the head of the director, and delighted Taiwanese-American viewers..."

Taiwan Daily News

July 24, 2006
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Article on Will Tiao and Formosa Betrayed

TaiwaneseAmerican.org

Spotlight on Will Tiao
June 2006
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Excerpt from post: "Will Tiao will be presenting at the World Taiwanese Congress conference held July 28th in Toronto. He will be promoting the production of his upcoming film, Formosa Betrayed..."

Formosa Foundation

Summer 2006
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Excerpt from article: "Hollywood loves a true story," says Taiwanese-American filmmaker Will Tiao, "even better if it has murder and political intrigue-which is why this film will have a powerful effect on how the world views the struggle of the Taiwanese people..."