Ana de Armas reflected on her long friendship with Keanu Reeves and her unexpected evolution into an action star during an “In Conversation” session at Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International […]
‘Game of Thrones’ Director Alik Sakharov to Film ‘Unbroken Sword’ at Saudi Arabia’s New PlayMaker Studios
Saudi Arabia’s rapidly expanding array of production facilities added another major hub this week with the official opening of PlayMaker Studios, a state-of-the-art filmmaking complex located in Qiddiya City, just […]
China Box Office: ‘Zootopia 2’ Opens With Massive $272 Million, Biggest Hollywood Haul in Years
Disney’s smash-hit animated sequel Zootopia 2 got off to a stunning start in China over the holiday weekend, opening with an enormous $272 million five-day box office haul. It was […]
Japan’s Indie Film Financier K2 Pictures Wins Support From Major State-Backed Bank (Exclusive)
The Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) has become the latest major investor to back Tokyo-based K2 Pictures’ pioneering new film production fund, signaling growing institutional confidence in the company’s bid […]
Box Office: ‘Kokuho’ Becomes Japan’s Top-Grossing Live-Action Film Ever
Lee Sang-il’s Kokuho — a nearly three-hour period drama about the cloistered world of traditional kabuki theater — has defied all reasonable expectations to become Japan’s top-grossing domestic live-action film […]
International Emmy Awards: ITV’s ‘Rivals’ Wins Best Drama, BBC’s ‘Ludwig’ Takes Best Comedy
The International Emmy Awards for 2025 were handed out on Monday night in a ceremony in New York City, and it was another big night for British television, with the […]
Hong Kong’s Leading Stars Hit the Road With High Hopes to Rejuvenate Film Industry
Hong Kong’s beleaguered film industry is looking to rekindle the passion for its movies that once reached fever pitch across Asia during its glory days, with a series of high-profile […]
How China’s Wanda Is Turning Theaters Into Youth-Culture Playgrounds
In an age when audiences are spoiled for choice across countless entertainment platforms, it’s no secret that cinema operators worldwide are feeling the heat. The numbers alone make for grim […]
Nintendo’s ‘Legend of Zelda’ Movie: First Look Reveals Live-Action Link and Zelda
Nintendo has offered fans their first glimpse of The Legend of Zelda’s leap into live action. Images released Monday on the Nintendo Today app showcase young actors Bo Bragason and […]
‘Last Samurai Standing’ Star Junichi Okada On Making of Netflix Series That’s a “Mixture of ‘Squid Games’ and ‘Shogun’”
“Shōgun meets Squid Games.” That’s how Japanese actor, producer and action choreographer Junichi Okada describes his new Netflix show Last Samurai Standing, that has already become the talk of social […]