Why Is Southeast Asian Cinema Still Lagging Behind?
Since the 1970s, Southeast Asian films have experienced a steady growth in recognition both within and outside their domestic markets. Then...
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Indian Films Continue to Dominate Chinese Box Office, From Works of Raj Kapoor to Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan's recent meeting with Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan created considerable political stir in India. Many factions branded it as an anti-national...
Hou Hsiao-hsien to Receive Golden Horse Lifetime Achievement Award
Taiwanese filmmaker Hou Hsiao-hsien (侯孝賢) will receive the lifetime achievement award at the 57th Golden Horse Awards (GHA) in November, the...
Netflix Acquires Indian Sci-Fi Movie, Sets September Release Date
Netflix has set a September 9 release date for Cargo, the Hindi-language indie sci-fi movie written and directed by Arati Kadav,...
China Box Office: ‘The Eight Hundred’ Grosses $112.3m in Opening Weekend
Huayi Brothers’ The Eight Hundred has become China’s first blockbuster since cinemas reopened, grossing an impressive $79.6m over its opening three...
What Streaming Service Has the Most Subscribers Globally?
It's hard for me to think globally when it comes to entertainment, but I need to. The thing is, the USA...
Ai Weiwei’s Latest Film Is a Chilling Look at Life Under Lockdown in Wuhan Through the Lens of Chinese State Control
Streets are empty and deserted. Cleaners in hazmat suits hose down surfaces—and each other—with sanitizer. Alarms sound as medical workers shuttle...
Indian Film Industry Takes a $1b Hit at the Box Office
Box office receipts—which determine a film’s success or failure based on cinema occupancy and ticket sales—did not see a rise in...
NME Asia Launches Today, Celebrating the Best of Pop Culture From Southeast Asia and Beyond
NME has today (19 August) launched NME Asia, a regional edition of this publication that covers the vibrant music scenes of...
Netflix Unveils New Southeast Asian Content, Including Dr. Jason Leong Comedy Special
Malaysian comedian Dr. Jason Leong is set to make his debut on Netflix. As part of its ongoing expansion into Southeast...
Why Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’ Represents a Big Piracy Risk Around the World
Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi epic “Tenet” is charting a new course for blockbusters during the pandemic by opening in foreign territories before...
Imelda Marcos Docu ‘The Kingmaker’ Banned in Parts of Thailand, Authorities Refer to It as “Inappropriate”
Parts of Thailand aren’t necessarily responding well to the Imelda Marcos documentary The Kingmaker directed by Lauren Greenfield. The country has banned the pic in...