Raiding the Set of “˜Serbuan Maut’
In a run-down building in Pasar Senen, a violent battle between police and criminals was being waged. Tall, grim-faced men in...
FILM
Celebrating the world of supernatural kung-fu
The 1980s were a great period for cinema, heralding original ideas and forward thinking, which is now being reprocessed by a...
Production of local horror movie officially commenced
2359 is based on a true story that happened in Pulau Tekong in 1983. During his national service, Jeremy's platoon mates...
‘Locarno’ and ‘Open Doors’ a Big Win for Indian Film Projects
Mike Medvoy headlines the Locarno Film Festival's "Open Doors" lab. This year the event is held in India and highlights 18...
Box Office Hits Play On the Dread Factor
Creepy tales pervade Indonesian culture. From ghost stories children whisper to each other to disturbing urban legends professionals share during lunch...
RGM Media unveils film and TV plans for 2011
RGM Media plans to begin production on four feature films and four TV programs by the end of the year, which...
Cinemas at war with studios over plan to screen films in homes
Cinema chains could refuse to show major films in a showdown with two leading studios over home viewing. Warner Brothers and...
Korean Film Industry Seeks Revival
It was only a few years ago that the Korean movie industry was seen as one of the fastest growing in...
International box office: ‘Thor’ rules with $83 million
The God of Thunder Thor reigned around the world this weekend, taking the top spot with $83 million in 56 markets...
Dusting off a documentary
In 1979, Channel One broadcast "Memories of the Eichmann Trial," a documentary directed for the Israeli television station by David Perlov....
Malaysian preacher warns ‘horror movies’ could turn Muslims into polytheists
A Malaysian Islamic preacher, Mohammed Daud Che Ngah, has warned that locally produced horror movies and TV dramas could turn Muslim...
The revival of Bangla film industry
Comedy flick Bye Bye Bangkok is already into its 14th week and heading towards wrapping at least a 100-day run. Along...