Shang-Chi Director Tests Negative For Coronavirus, But Filming Won’t Restart
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton has tested negative for coronavirus, though production on the film...
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‘Mulan’ Film Gets Backlash for Lack of Asian Talent Behind Camera
While the release of Disney’s live-action remake of Mulan has been postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic, the film has...
‘Mulan,’ ‘New Mutants’ Releases Delayed in Wake of Coronavirus
Disney has postponed the theatrical release of Mulan amid growing concerns over coronavirus. The live-action remake — starring Liu Yifei and directed by...
Coronavirus Shutters Cinemas in India, Poland & Lebanon as WHO Declares Pandemic
India, Poland and some territories in the Middle East are the latest areas where movie theatres are rapidly being shuttered as the World Health Organization...
‘Free Solo’ Oscar Winners Climb Aboard to Direct Thai Cave Rescue Movie for Universal & Cavalry Media
Wes Tooke, the Midway screenwriter and scribe of USA Network’s Colony, is currently writing the screenplay about the Wild Boar boys soccer team, aged 11-16,...
Why Southeast Asia Is Using Films to Teach Problem Solving
The Day After Tomorrow raised awareness and concerns over global warming; On the Basis of Sex shed light on gender inequality; and the...
Global Film Industry Facing $5 Billion Loss Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
In 2019, the international box office soared to a record $31.1 billion, contributing to a worldwide haul of $42.5 billion, likewise...
Why Parasite’s Success Is Forcing a Reckoning in Japan’s Film Industry
Everyone from the nation’s president to humble rice store owners celebrated in Seoul, Busan, and across the Korean diaspora, revelling in a truly...
China’s Box Office Plummets $1.91 Billion in Two Months Due to Coronavirus Crisis
China’s box office has plummeted $1.91 billion over the first two months of this year due to the coronavirus outbreak, but a nationwide...
Tsai Ming-Liang’s ‘Days’ Surges to Second Spot on Screen’s Berlin 2020 Jury Grid
Tsai Ming-liang’s Taiwanese title Days has performed strongly on Screen’s Berlin 2020 Competition jury grid, achieving a 3.3 average for second place with just...
What 20 Filmmakers Does Bong Joon-Ho Think Represent the Future of Film?
Who's going to be leading the charge in this new wave of cinema? After winning multiple Academy Awards, it was Bong...
‘Crossfire’ Movie Adaptation Lands at Sony
Sony Pictures is partnering with South Korean game developer Smilegate on the film adaptation of the mega-hit game Crossfire. Chuck Hogan penned...