Malaysia Says Film, TV Production Can Resume This Month
The Malaysian government has authorised a return to production for film and TV productions from 10 June. “Previously, I had said...
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Korean Film Council Offers Millions of Discounted Cinema Tickets
National film support body -- Korean Film Council (KOFIC) -- has begun providing discount coupons in an effort to get the...
Singapore Film Commission Organises Feature Film Clinic
The Singapore Film Commission will be organising a Feature Film Clinic from 1 - 3 July 2020. International script and distribution...
Iconic Malaysian Film on Interracial Romance ‘Sepet’ Streams for Free on YouTube for a Week
The beloved Malaysian film Sepet by the late filmmaker Yasmin Ahmad is streaming on YouTube for free. Released 16 years ago, Sepet is an endearing...
Blockbusters and Classics to Relaunch Asian Film Theatres
Following in the footsteps of China, film distributors across Asia are counting on re-releases of the biggest-ever cinema successes, films like The...
AI Robots, Automated Popcorn Dispensers: Cinemas in South Korea Go Contactless
As South Korea continues to loosen its social distancing guidelines amid the COVID-19 outbreak, hard-hit movie theatres are trying to find ways to...
Taiwanese Actor Wu Pong-Fong Dies at 55
Pong-fong Wu, a veteran stage, television, and film actor was found dead in his home after suffering a stroke, 25 May...
‘Terrace House Tokyo’ Canceled After Hana Kimura Death
Japanese reality TV show Terrace House Tokyo has been canceled following the death on Saturday of cast member and pro-wrestler Hana...
Why Director Jon M. Chu Still Can’t Enjoy the Groundbreaking Success of ‘Crazy Rich Asians’
Jon M. Chu has only recently begun to accept the success of his groundbreaking 2018 rom-com “Crazy Rich Asians” — although he...
Simu Liu on Becoming Marvel’s First Asian Superhero, and Honouring His Promise to a Little Boy
When actor Simu Liu tweeted at Marvel Entertainment on July 17, 2014, he had no idea how prophetic it was. "Hey...
How Naruto’s Live Action Movie Is Avoiding The Anime Whitewashing Problem
The planned live-action Naruto movie looks set to avoid the whitewashing controversies that have plagued past anime adaptations. Live-action interpretations of anime and manga franchises...
Malaysia’s Hit Animated Film Boboiboy Movie 2 Is Coming to Netflix
Those who’ve heard about BoBoiBoy Movie 2 will now get the chance to see what the buzz was all about –...