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South Korean President Detained in Dramatic Compound Raid After Martial Law Chaos

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained Wednesday morning following a tense standoff at his presidential compound, marking the first time a sitting president has been apprehended in the nation’s history, per the Associated Press. The political drama unfolded like a blockbuster production, with black SUVs, police escorts, and a five-hour siege of the […]

Netflix Acquires ‘Anuja,’ Oscar-Shortlisted Short Film Backed by Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Mindy Kaling (EXCLUSIVE)

Netflix has landed worldwide streaming rights to “Anuja,” the Oscar-shortlisted live-action short that counts Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Mindy Kaling and Academy Award winner Guneet Monga Kapoor among its high-profile backers. Directed by Adam J. Graves and produced by Suchitra Mattai, “Anuja” centers on the 9-year-old title character, who works in a back-alley garment factory with […]

‘Clique’ Star Synnove Karlsen Set for U.K. Stage Debut in Headlong’s ‘The House Party’ Tour (EXCLUSIVE)

Rising star Synnøve Karlsen is set to make her theater debut in Headlong’s buzzy new production “The House Party,” while juggling high-profile TV roles in BBC and Masterpiece’s “Miss Austen” and Apple TV+’s “Foundation.” The actor will take on the lead role of Julie in Laura Lomas’ contemporary reimagining of August Strindberg’s “Miss Julie,” directed […]

Filipino Media Giant ABS-CBN Charts Global Course, Betting on Universal Appeal of Love Stories and Family Dramas (EXCLUSIVE)

After Korea, Philippines media giant ABS-CBN is positioning itself as the next potential purveyor of hit Asian entertainment, building on the international box office success of “Hello, Love, Again.” “What we want to export or highlight to the rest of the world is what makes the Filipinos great as a people,” says Kriz Gazmen, head […]

John Woo, Chow Yun-fat Classics Among 156-Film Golden Princess Library Acquired by Shout! Studios (EXCLUSIVE)

In a major move set to electrify action film aficionados, Shout! Studios has nabbed worldwide rights (excluding select Asian territories) to the coveted Golden Princess movie library, a treasure trove of 156 Hong Kong cinema classics that’s been MIA from Western markets for decades. The deal, which brings together Hollywood’s indie powerhouse with one of […]

Australian Animation ‘Lesbian Space Princess’ Lands at Blue Finch Films Ahead of Berlinale Bow (EXCLUSIVE)

U.K. outfit Blue Finch Films has snagged worldwide sales rights (excluding Australia and New Zealand) to the buzzy animated feature “Lesbian Space Princess,” ahead of its world premiere in the Panorama section at next month’s Berlin Film Festival. The debut feature from Emma Hough Hobbs and Leela Varghese follows a sheltered space princess who embarks […]

Korea Box Office: ‘Harbin’ Continues Domination, ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Stays in Top Five

Over the weekend, the South Korean box office saw “Harbin” extending its reign at the top. According to data from Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, “Harbin” retained its first-place position, adding KRW3.02 billion ($2 million) to its gross. Despite a 35.8% drop from the previous weekend, the film captured 37.5% […]

China Box Office: ‘Octopus With Broken Arms’ Retains Top Spot, ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Debuts in Fifth Place

The Chinese box office saw “Octopus with Broken Arms” continue its dominance, grossing RMB76.6 million ($10.6 million) and bringing its cumulative total to RMB686 million ($95.3 million), according to data from Artisan Gateway. The As One Production crime thriller, directed by Jacky Gan, has maintained its momentum since its release on Dec. 28, solidifying its […]

‘Pushpa 2,’ ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ Lead as Indian Box Office Shrinks 3% to $1.37 Billion in 2024

The Indian box office grossed $1.37 billion in 2024, marking a 3% decline from the record-breaking $1.41 billion achieved in 2023, per numbers from Ormax Media. Despite the dip, 2024 still stands as the second-highest-grossing year in the history of Indian cinema. Leading the year’s collections were the Telugu-language blockbusters “Pushpa 2: The Rule” and […]

Inside Tihar Prison: How Netflix’s ‘Black Warrant’ Brings India’s Most Infamous Jail to Life

Netflix India’s latest series “Black Warrant” delves into the complex world of Delhi’s notorious Tihar Prison through the eyes of an idealistic jailer who confronts corruption, violence and moral ambiguity within the system. Based on the bestselling book “Black Warrant: Confessions of a Tihar Jailer” by jailer Sunil Kumar Gupta and journalist Sunetra Choudhury, the […]

Anurag Kashyap Backs Debut Short ‘The Last Ride’ Ahead of Clermont-Ferrand Market (EXCLUSIVE)

Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap has thrown his weight behind “Aakhri Ride” (The Last Ride), set to feature as one of the market picks at the upcoming Clermont-Ferrand short film market. The film follows Aman, a Mumbai ride-share driver racing to secure dowry money for his sister’s wedding, whose night takes an unexpected turn when he picks […]

Robert Pattinson and Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ to Premiere in Korea Ahead of Worldwide Release – Global Bulletin

PATTINSON PREMIERE Bong Joon-ho‘s upcoming science fiction film, “Mickey 17,” is scheduled to debut in South Korean theaters on Feb. 28, preceding its global release by a week, Warner Bros. Korea said on Friday. The $150 million production is Bong’s first directorial effort since the Oscar-winning “Parasite.” Pattinson is set to join Bong in Seoul […]

BTS’ J-Hope Sets First Solo World Tour

South Korean pop sensation J-Hope, best known as a member of BTS, has revealed plans for his inaugural solo world tour. The tour, titled “Hope on the Stage,” is set to commence in February and will span continents, with stops scheduled in major cities across Asia and North America. The announcement was made on fan […]

Sammo Hung to Head Asian Film Awards Jury as ‘Exhuma,’ ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ Lead Nominations

Martial arts legend Sammo Hung has been tapped as jury president for the 18th Asian Film Awards, while South Korean supernatural thriller “Exhuma” and Hong Kong action pic “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In” dominate the nominations. South Korean supernatural thriller “Exhuma,” helmed by director Jang Jae-hyun and marking the return of veteran actor Choi […]

Transgender Tale ‘Midnight in Bali’ Unveils Trailer Ahead of Rotterdam World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Indonesian filmmaker Razka Robby Ertanto’s “Midnight in Bali” will make its world premiere in the Harbour section of International Film Festival Rotterdam, bringing a complex narrative of identity and transformation to the international stage. A trailer has been unveiled for the film. The film follows Bulan, a transgender woman working as a club performer in […]

Payal Kapadia Teases Mumbai-Set Film Trilogy Following Global Success of ‘All We Imagine as Light’

Indian director Payal Kapadia is developing two additional features set in Mumbai, potentially forming a trilogy with her acclaimed fiction feature debut “All We Imagine as Light.” Kapadia, who just attended the Golden Globes where “All We Imagine as Light” was nominated for best non-English language film and director, revealed she has begun writing her […]

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