In the same year, we invested in the locally produced film, Paradise in Service and co-produced 20 Once Again with CJ Entertainment for the Chinese market. We are having the time of our lives.In 2014, in addition to distributing the movies CATCHPLAY loves, we embarked in earnest co-production and investment projects, venturing into content creation. “Being able to tour in shows and skating in front of a live audience, and with COVID seeming to be getting better, that’s an incredible experience. “Even without the pandemic, it is just an honor to be invited to these shows,” he says.
To Frazier, just being a part of a touring ice show with fans in the stands after two years of idleness is very special. It is very much a costume, like a piece of art.” “We have a pretty wide range of costumes for the finale - all of the skaters wear something very unique and custom made for themselves. “The group numbers, we were working endlessly on them with the cast, and they are high energy and have great song choices, and the costumes are phenomenal,” says Knierim, not giving away what those outfits might be. They are particularly eager to do the group routines, too. Knierim and Frazier, who will perform to “Fix You” by Coldplay, which they used at the Olympics and worlds, then “Tore My Heart” by OONA.
Chen, for example, will skate in all four of them, to music by AC/DC, The Weeknd, Jon Batiste and, naturally, Elton John. Perhaps the most entertaining and memorable show programs are the group numbers.
I’m glad I had the opportunity to bring it back and it was the vehicle that helped me.” After picking it up again, it definitely felt like the right fit. Earlier this season I was not planning to skate to it. “It is definitely one of the more meaningful programs I have skated. “I personally did not even imagine he knows who I am. “He sent out a tweet after the competition, which was real sweet,” Chen says. So when Chen performs a reimagined version of his “Rocketman” short program, there’s an extra measure of fun added to the athleticism and artistry.Ĭhen, who also will skate to “Space Song” by Beach House in another solo routine, chuckles when asked if Elton John reached out after the Olympic triumph. With no pressure to earn marks, the skaters let loose. women’s champions Mariah Bell, Karen Chen, Alysa Liu (now retired), and Mirai Nagasu and men’s world bronze winner Vincent Zhou. I’m very humbled to receive that kind of introduction.”Īlso in the cast are Beijing bronze medalists Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue, who are retiring from competition their long-time ice dance teammates and rivals, current world bronze winners Madison Chock and Evan Bates U.S. That moment when we are (introduced) is going to feel very exciting to both of us.”Īdds Frazier: “I don’t think it will be something I will be used to even by the last show we do in the states. Even though after a few weeks it still does not feel real yet, especially because we have not had the opportunity to let it soak in. “It’s phenomenal and remarkable to have that label. “I think for both of us there is a sense of giddiness,” Knierim says. Knierim and Frazier, who teamed in 2021 after Alexa’s husband, Chris, retired after the 2020 season, were superb in Montpellier, France. Sure, they won a somewhat watered-down worlds with the Russians barred and the Chinese absent, but skaters still have to perform to their utmost regardless of the field. audience has yet to hear Chen introduced as an Olympic champion, and the same is true for Knierim and Frazier.