First-time feature director Niladri Mukherjee’s “Republic of Mahalaxmi Apartment,” a satirical drama about corruption and suppression of dissent in an Indian housing society, has been selected for the Hong Kong — Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF), the project market that operates
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani is expected to take part in the event, along with dozens of European and Arab ministers.
Director Jessica Earnshaw has an eye for blind spots. Traveling to Northeast Ohio for her tremendous second feature “Baby Doe,” she ventures into the kind of working class, deeply religious enclave that is typically overlooked in America, or at least often reduced to
President Trump said on Sunday he was “being a little bit sarcastic” when he pledged to end the war between Ukraine and Russia in 24 hours. In a Sunday broadcast of “Full Measure,” Trump was pressed on his campaign promise to end the war in less than a day. “Well, I was being a
In a deal unveiled at Hong Kong FilMart, Korean filmmaker July Jung’s emotionally charged drama-thriller “Next Sohee” will make its long-awaited stateside theatrical debut in May through Zurty Studios and Echelon Studios, following a celebrated international festival run. The
Chinese auteur Qiu Jiongjiong’s upcoming drama “Fuxi: Joy in Four Chapters,” starring acclaimed Taiwanese actor Lee Kang-sheng, has been selected for the Hong Kong — Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF), the project market that runs concurrently with Hong Kong FilMart, as a
The Vatican released the first photograph of Pope Francis in a month since his hospitalisation, as he celebrates Mass in hospital chapel.
Munich-based sales agency the Playmaker has signed a key distribution deal for Japan with IPA Asia on its hit heist comedy “Two to One,” starring Academy Award-nominated German thesp Sandra Hüller (“Anatomy of a Fall,” “The Zone of Interest”). Hüller is joined in the cast by
More than 1,300 staff placed on administrative leave as White House accuses VOA of being anti-Trump, "radical" and "leftist".
The Philippines’ Viva Communications is set to unleash a wave of horror titles at Hong Kong FilMart, spearheaded by acclaimed filmmaker Mikhail Red’s latest chiller “Lilim.” “Lilim,” which premiered in the Philippines earlier this month, has a narrative set against the
Filipino stars Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino opened up about their first big-screen collaboration, “My Love Will Make You Disappear,” revealing the journey that brought together the dynamic pair whose combined social media following tops 40 million. The romantic comedy, produced
Trump sent a letter to Tehran proposing negotiations on its nuclear program or threatening military action. But he hasn’t waited for a reply to bomb Iranian-allied Houthi rebels.
The weather cut a swathe of destruction across an area of the country that is home to more than 100 million people.
KL-based label Anaabu’s minimalist styles has been winning fans with its distinctive and practical takes on traditional wear. It will be at Boutique Fairs Singapore, which runs from Mar 21 to 23.
Jared Padalecki finds his upcoming role in “The Boys” Season 5 and reunion with “Supernatural” actor Jensen Ackles anxiety-inducing. “I don’t know a whole lot about it, which is effing terrifying,” Padalecki said to Business Insider. Padalecki isn’t sure of the extent to which
Film Movement has acquired North American rights to the 4K restoration of Masayuki Suô’s 1996 box office hit “Shall We Dance?,” it was revealed at Hong Kong FilMart. The deal, announced by Film Movement president Michael Rosenberg and Kadokawa Corp.’s Shoko Yoneda, includes the
Korea’s Showbox has added “Taboo: The Silent Day,” a horror mystery directed by first-time helmer Park Kyung-kun, to its sales slate at Hong Kong FilMart. Shot in Indonesia with a Korean crew and cast, the film centers on a group of friends whose vacation in Bali takes a
The US said it launched a "decisive and powerful" wave of air strikes on Houthi targets on Saturday.
On the verge of graduating high school, two cisgender boys pretend to be transgender to get into the girl’s locker room. It sounds like a ferocious right wing fever dream (not all that different from the plot of “Lady Ballers,” the hatemongering Daily Wire sports comedy).
The Democratic Party’s favorability rating has hit a record low, according to a CNN survey released Sunday. The survey, conducted March 6-9, shows 54 percent of surveyed U.S. adults say they have an unfavorable opinion of the Democratic Party, while 29 percent say they have a
China's biggest hit of all time has given the Beijing film industry fresh optimism, but economic headwinds and shifting Gen Z consumption habits could present challenges throughout the rest of 2025.
Duffy also said the Federal Aviation Administration is not yet ready to lift a 38-plane per month production cap on the 737 MAX.
The star’s seventh Number One-bowing album also marks her biggest debut on streaming
The relationship between Netanyahu and Shin Bet head Ronen Bar has deteriorated in recent weeks. Bar has accused the PM of dismissing him for political reasons.
A fire during a nightclub show in Kocani, North Macedonia killed 59 people early Sunday morning, the AP reports. Video footage shows sparklers from the stage hitting the ceiling, resulting a blaze that caused a portion of the one-story club’s roof to collapse.
An initiative hopes to ride the wave of 'Ne Zha' — the Middle Kingdom's biggest animated hit in history — with six new animated productions: "We will probably see other project markets doing more animation."
The Novo in Downtown Los Angeles has long been recognized by locals as a theatre for emerging musical acts to make their mark. Its staging is not over-the-top, nor is it undersized, but on Saturday night, the indoor club transformed into a portal of opulence for one woman:
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said in a Sunday podcast episode that “damage” from President Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk could be “much worse” under a government shutdown. “Their goal of shutting down, of decimating, the whole federal government, of
Questlove talks about his new Sly Stone movie, previews his Earth, Wind and Fire doc, and much more
The Lebanese Shia group strongly denied responsibility for the abduction and execution of the soldiers.
U.S. envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff rejects Hamas' offer to free only one living hostage and four bodies as a 'nonstarter', says that Hamas' window of opportunity is 'closing fast'
Horizon voice actor Ashly Burch speaks out about leaked AI tech demo of her character and calls for AI protection for game actors.
Kirsten Hillman, Canadian ambassador to the U.S., said on Sunday that her country takes its sovereignty “seriously” as President Trump appears to be holding firm in his ambitions to make Canada the 51st U.S. state. In an interview on “Fox News Sunday,” Fox News anchor Jacqui
The attacks come just one day after US President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes on the group's stronghold territories in Yemen.