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Malaysia navigates tourism uncertainty as Iran war rattles aviation worldwide
Some Southeast Asian destinations are feeling the strain from flight cancellations and rising prices, but others such as Malaysia may be better positioned to weather – or even benefit from – the upheaval, say industry players.
Crenshaw on primary defeat: GOP voters bought into 'misinformation'
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) blamed his primary defeat to state Rep. Steve Toth (R ) on “misinformation” about his ventures in the stock market. Crenshaw said voters were told that he made millions from insider trading, which was not true. “A large part of this election was
Samsung’s Latest Galaxy Smartphone Is the Brand’s Most Intuitive, Future-Thinking Offering Yet
Fresh off equipping Team USA athletes with smartphones at the Winter Olympics, Samsung has unveiled its latest release, with a phone that seamlessly merges the conveniences and tools demanded by users today, with forward-thinking, AI features that anticipate the needs of
Supernatural Horror ‘The Other Side’ Heads to Hong Kong FilMart With Contents Panda (EXCLUSIVE)
Contents Panda is bowing supernatural horror “The Other Side” at Hong Kong FilMart. Directed by Kim Jung-min and produced by Nalgae Entertainment (“Rhapsody for the Dead,” “Fantasy of the Girls”), the film stars Cha Sun-woo (“The Cursed,” “Reply 1994”) and Lee Lu-da (“Rinza
Hugoeast Reveals FilMart Sales Slate Topped by ‘Shanghai Wonton’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Beijing-based sales company Hugoeast has revealed its lineup at the Hong Kong FilMart. Heading up the slate is feature film “Shanghai Wonton,” produced by Shanghai Artown Film and directed by Wu Tiange. The film follows retired engineer Lao Wang, who lives a quiet life in
FilMart 2026 Sets the Stage for AI, Short Dramas and Emerging Asian Markets
Hong Kong’s FilMart continues to anchor Asia’s screen industry, serving as a hub where global producers, distributors, and innovators converge. Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the city’s leading trade promotion agency, the event has grown over
Ticketmaster's Eras Tour chaos made worse by crisis communication failures
Ticketmaster was seemingly not ready for the influx of hopeful Taylor Swift fans logging onto the digital ticketing platform when sales for the Eras Tour launched Nov. 15, 2022. Within minutes of the first "verified fan" presales opening, the Ticketmaster site began crashing,
‘A Beautiful Journey’: Ed O’Brien on His Stunningly Deep Solo Album and Radiohead’s Future
The celebrated guitarist reveals the heavy emotional work that went into his new Blue Morpho , and gives an update on his main band's touring plans
FilMart Celebrates Three Decades of Shaping Asia’s Screen Industry: ‘We Add Value by Helping International Companies Navigate the Regional Market’
Hong Kong’s FilMart celebrates a milestone this year, marking 30 years as the linchpin of Asia’s film and television market. From its origins as a regional trade hub to its current stature as a global meeting point for producers, distributors and innovators, FilMart has
Num Kanchai, Weir Sukollawat and Two Popetorn Lead Thai Action-Drama ‘Prasert’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Thai production and marketing outfit Shinesaeng Ad.Venture has forged a strategic partnership with 66cc — formerly known as Distribution Workshop — and Kongkiat Production to launch action-drama film “Prasert,” with the project making its first international market appearance
AI-Generated Feature ‘Raphael’ Anchors MBC C&I’s Hong Kong FilMart Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
MBC C&I’s AI Contents Lab is at Hong Kong FilMart with its most ambitious slate to date, anchored by “Raphael,” an 80-minute feature billed as one of the world’s first entirely AI-generated feature film, as the Seoul-based operation seeks to expand its international footprint
BTS Reveal New ‘The Return’ Doc Trailer: ‘Where We’re Meant to Be’
The upcoming doc will follow the band as they make their fifth studio album, Arirang
Palestinian protester released from US immigration detention
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, March 16 (Reuters) - A Palestinian woman was released on bond from a Texas immigration detention center on Monday after a judge's order, the last pro-Palestinian activist held under the Trump administration's crackdown on protests against Israel's
Ji Seung-hyun, Cecilia Choi, Yayan Ruhian’s ‘Bluefish’ Lands Hong Kong, Taiwan Deals With Trinity Media (EXCLUSIVE)
Trinity Media has boarded Hong Kong and Taiwan distribution rights to “Bluefish,” the Korea-Malaysia-Indonesia co-production featuring Ji Seung-hyun, Cecilia Choi and Yayan Ruhian, ahead of the project’s market debut at Hong Kong FilMart. Autumn Sun Co. will debut the film’s
Pae Arak, Weir Sukollawat to Star in Thai Horror Epic ‘Cher’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Thailand’s Benetone Films and Fearfolks have set Pae Arak and Weir Sukollawat to lead the cast of “Cher,” an upcoming Thai horror epic currently in pre-production in Bangkok. Arak is known for “The Stone” and “In Youth We Trust,” while Sukollawat previously starred in “Bangkok
Lu Po-Shun Seeks Financing for Feature Debut ‘Will You Still Be My Friend’ at Hong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum
Taiwanese filmmaker Lu Po-Shun, whose short film “Wild Tides” won best director at the 2017 Taipei Film Awards and best film in the international competition at the Tel Aviv Intl. Student Film Festival, is making his feature debut with “Will You Still Be My Friend.” The project
Kennedy’s vaccine agenda runs into roadblock
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Kennedy’s vaccine agenda runs into roadblock Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s sweeping changes to U.S. vaccine policy were effectively nullified on Monday
Maize mysteries: Scientists uncover new information on how DNA works in maize
Maize serves as a vital model species for advancing our understanding of plant biology, yet many mysteries remain about the intricate processes governing how DNA works and organizes itself in the genome. A team of FSU researchers together with colleagues at North Carolina State
“Trouble Girl” Director Chin Chia-hua Returns to HAF With ‘A Ghost in the Market’
Taiwanese filmmaker Chin Chia-hua, whose debut feature “Trouble Girl” (2023) earned recognition at the Golden Horse and the Asian Film awards, returns to the Hong Kong — Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) with his sophomore feature, “A Ghost in the Market.” The project, which has
Scientists inject one tumor and watch cancer vanish across the body
A redesigned cancer immunotherapy is showing striking early results after decades of disappointment with similar drugs. Researchers engineered a more powerful CD40 agonist antibody and changed how it’s delivered—injecting it directly into tumors instead of into the bloodstream.
‘1 Litre of Tears’ Reboot, Animated Romance and Autism Sibling Drama Head Japan’s Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures’ Hong Kong FilMart Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
A feature film reboot of “1 Litre of Tears,” one of Japan’s most beloved books, leads a three-title slate from Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures at Hong Kong FilMart, alongside an animated youth romance and a sibling drama centered on autism. Targeting a 2027 release with Nishikido
'Insanely punishing' survival game Atlas is being distilled 'into a more accessible form' for Ark: Survival Ascended's new DLC
The Tides of Fortune update will let players craft a customizable ship and sail it across a simulated ocean.
'Fire came from the sky and burned them' - life on the brink of civil war in South Sudan
Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.
AI firm Anthropic seeks weapons expert to stop users from 'misuse'
The artificial intelligence firm says it wants to prevent "catastrophic misuse" of its systems.
Misty Copeland on Her ‘Sinners’ Oscar Performance After Retirement and Hip Surgery: ‘It Was Such an Honor to Be on That Stage’
At the Oscars on Sunday night, ballet legend Misty Copeland put her pointe shoes back on for an ensemble performance of “I Lied to You.” The original song from “Sinners” is featured in one of, if not the most memorable scenes in the film. Miles Caton’s character, Sammie, sings
Sri Lanka announces four-day work week over fears war will drag
The measure is a bid to conserve Sri Lanka's scarce fuel reserves as it prepares for a prolonged war in the Middle East, officials say.
Is it possible to build a plastic-free home?
Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.
Train delay repay rule changes to make claims easier
There will also be additional checks on railcards during a trial to crack down on fraud.
Easter holidaymakers switching from Dubai to Spain as flights fill up
It comes after the war in Iran caused mass disruption to flights across the Middle East and UAE.
Reeves vows to stop UK tech from 'drifting abroad'
The Chancellor tells the BBC she wants the "pattern to end" while also pledging closer ties with the EU
The Sekiro anime looks gorgeous, gory in new trailer from Crunchyroll
Sekiro: No Defeat is the anime version of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The Crunchyroll series looks like it's carving out its own style in a new trailer
Witch Hat Atelier review: The perfect fantasy anime to get over your Frieren blues
Coco's journey is the start of something beautiful. Read out review of the Witch Hat Atelier anime.
‘SupermodelMe’ Makes History as First Reality Franchise to Go Vertical With FlareFlow Microdrama Series (EXCLUSIVE)
Refinery Media and COL Group Intl. have struck a deal to reimagine hit modelling competition franchise “SupermodelMe” as one of the world’s first reality microdrama series. The new series, titled “SupermodelMe: Make It or Break It,” will premiere on COL’s global mobile platform
‘Ninja Hattori’ Lands Global Licensing Deal as 8 Lions, TV Asahi Team for Digital Push (EXCLUSIVE)
London-based IP studio 8 Lions Entertainment has struck a global licensing deal with Japanese broadcaster TV Asahi Corp. for “Ninja Hattori,” one of Japan’s most enduring anime franchises. Under the pact, 8 Lions will handle digital distribution of the series across SVOD, AVOD
‘Charlie Chan’ Series Lands Tzi Ma, Rae Dawn Chong and Aileen Wu (EXCLUSIVE)
Tzi Ma, Rae Dawn Chong and Aileen Wu have boarded Canadian television series “Charlie Chan.” Ma, known for “Mulan,” “Kung Fu” and “Interior Chinatown,” will executive produce and star in the title role. Chong, whose credits include “Interview With the Vampire,” “American Crime
Zhang Ziyi Reveals the Pain and the Tears that Went Into Making ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’
The Chinese actress spoke about her experiences on the film that made her a global star during a masterclass session in Hong Kong.
This Frog Sings Like a Bird
Which may help it evade predators The post This Frog Sings Like a Bird appeared first on Nautilus .
Mirror’s Lokman Yeung, Alton Wong and Error’s Dee Ho to Lead Hong Kong Remake of Nippon TV’s ‘Life’s Punchline’ for ViuTV (EXCLUSIVE)
Nippon TV and MakerVille, the content creation, artist management and events arm of Hong Kong’s PCCW Media, have unveiled a Cantonese-language remake of the Japanese scripted format “Life’s Punchline,” with the adaptation set to air on ViuTV in Hong Kong. The series is being
K-Pop Meets Cantopop in Musical ‘K-Pop Out of Time’ From Phoenix Waters, TE Creatives (EXCLUSIVE)
Phoenix Waters Prods. has unveiled “K-Pop Out of Time,” a cross-border musical feature uniting the U.K., Hong Kong and Korea, with filming set to begin later this year. Produced by Phoenix Waters alongside TE Creatives, the project originated from a concept by Bizhan Tong and
Jackie Chan, Leo Zhang Team for Action Comedy ‘Pawfect Agents,’ Cappu Films Handling Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
Jackie Chan and director Leo Zhang have teamed for “Pawfect Agents,” an action comedy set to begin production in September, with international sales company Cappu Films handling pre-sales and introducing the project to buyers at Hong Kong FilMart. The live-action and CG hybrid
Filmart: Animation Takes Center Stage as Box Office Booms
Seminars at Hong Kong Filmart look to tap into growing IP opportunities as Chinese theatrical records continue to fall.
Philippine police thwarts teenagers’ alleged plan to attack school with Molotov cocktails, bombs
They allegedly shared images and videos of school shootings in other countries with one another.
Sarah Michelle Gellar Speaks Out After Hulu Axes ‘Buffy’ Reboot and Blames It on One Executive Who’s ‘Not a Fan of the Original’: ‘Nobody Saw This Coming’
Sarah Michelle Gellar is still shocked that Hulu won’t be moving forward with the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” reboot — but she is shedding light about why it was axed. On Sunday, Gellar told People that she received the call with the news right before she was about to take the
Trump seeks to delay meeting with Xi in China
The escalating war in Iran has overshadowed much of the US' foreign policy objectives
Why sugar breakdown matters beyond energy—new insights into how it makes cells move
It has long been known that our bodies derive energy from sugar. Researchers at RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau have now discovered that sugar breakdown produces an intermediate product that is also crucial for the motility of human cells. The new findings, published in
Trump laments enthusiasm gap in call for Strait of Hormuz help
Presented by Lanteris Space Systems {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security PRESENTED BY The Big Story Trump laments enthusiasm gap in call for Strait of Hormuz help President Trump called on other countries to assist in dealing with the reopening the
Study identifies causes of potato dry rot in Colorado
Potato dry rot leads to significant losses during storage and postharvest handling, making management of this disease critically important for potato farmers. Colorado State University researchers in the San Luis Valley—one of the top regions for potato production in the
High-resolution electron microscopy sheds light on the cellular responses to stress
An international team led by researchers from the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG), Germany, has used advanced electron microscopy technologies to capture key cellular mechanisms of stress resistance with near-atomic precision. They were able to show that the protein
