After coming off a highly successful box office hit, director Christopher Nolan returns to the silver screen to bring you Inception, a psychological thriller that will literally go inside your mind! Touted as one of this year’s hottest summer films, Inception is set to be released in major theaters July 16. Inception’s well-acclaimed cast of  Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ken Watanabe, Marion Cotillard, Ellen Page, Cillian Murphy, and Tom Hardy will be sure to bring the excitement and action as anticipated. Here is the official synopsis:

Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan directs an international cast in “Inception,” an original sci-fi actioner that travels around the globe and into the intimate and infinite world of dreams.

Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction: stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb’s rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible—inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse; their task is not to steal an idea but to plant one. If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime.

But no amount of careful planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seems to predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have seen coming.

This summer, your mind is the scene of the crime.

channelAPA.com wants to help promote the growing trend of Asian media and entertainment, and we’re excited to see actors like Ken Watanabe, Tai-Le Lee, and Yuji Okumoto in a potential blockbuster movie. It’s also great to see Asian actors busting out of stereotypical roles and showing the world what they can really do if given the right opportunities. In light of all this, we’re giving away Inception prize packages consisting of hats, shirts, and cups! In order to win, please answer the following questions.

Inception Trivia Questions:

1. Ken Watanabe’s on-camera tuxedo was modeled after what traditional Japanese garment?

A) Japanese Hakama
B) Japanese Kimono
C) Japanese Yukata

2.  How long has the concept of Inception been building in the mind Christopher Nolan?

A) 3 years
B) 6 years
C) 10 years

3.  Ken Watanabe has spent an entire day filming a scene where he was:

A)    Immersed in a pool of water
B)    Floating above the floor
C)    On a mountain
D)    All of the above

4.  The earliest filming of Inception was shot in what Asian city?

A)    Tokyo
B)    Bangkok
C)    Shanghai

5. Why is Ken Watanabe’s character referred to as “The Tourist”?

A)    He carries a special street map with him at all times.
B)    He has no expertise, and uses his financial influence to join the group.
C)    In his many business trips, he travels under the identity of a tourist.

How do you enter? There are three ways. Simply follow these instructions:

To Enter With E-mail: Send us an email at webmaster@channelAPA.com with your name, contact information, and answers.
To Enter With Twitter: Log in to your twitter account, follow us @channelapa and then send us a tweet with your answers.
To Enter With Facebook: Log in to your Facebook account and “Like” our Facebook Fan Page and then simply leave a comment on our wall with your answers.

It’s that simple! Entries must be received by July 15, 2010. Winners will be selected based on the entries with the correct answers and will be notified by e-mail on July 16 (opening night). We have lots of great prizes to give away, so don’t miss your chance to score some Inception gear!

INCEPTION – Ken Watanabe Interview

Inception – Official Trailer [HD]

Winners List:

Princess Spencer
Scott Yoshimoto
Caroline Yueh
Wat Deeudomchan
Chadwick Vargas
Emily Ma
Earl Baylon
Vijay Ojha
Matt Tsang
Onica Cupido
Karlen Williams
Wonho Lee
Donny Tran
Celine Hau
Holly Deitz,
Jenny Nguyen
Shin Kawasaki
Daynah Morita
Kevin Ng
Marietta Leung
Matthew Legarreta