Distribution company Dekanalog has released the official trailer for “Blue Sun Palace,” the migrant drama and feature debut of filmmaker Constance Tsang. “Blue Sun Palace” is set in the Chinese community of Queens with a cast led by award-winning Taiwanese actor Lee Kang Sheng (“Rebels of the Neon God”), Golden Horse award nominee Ke-Xi Wu […]
The 2025 Critics Choice Awards have begun. “Conclave” and “Wicked” dominate the film nominations with 11 nods each, including best picture. Other features in that category include “A Complete Unknown,” “Anora,” “The Brutalist,” “Dune: Part Two,” “Emilia Pérez,” “Nickel Boys,” “Sing Sing” and “The Substance.” On the television side, “Shōgun” leads with six nominations, while […]
The stars are making their way to the red carpet for the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards. On the television side, “Shōgun” leads with six nominations, while six series are tied with four nominations each: “Abbott Elementary,” “Disclaimer,” “Hacks,” “The Diplomat,” “The Penguin” and “What We Do in the Shadows.” Chelsea Handler is hosting the […]
GoldenTV, the Asian American Pacific Islander-focused streaming platform, has announced the premiere dates for its 2025 programming slate. This year’s lineup includes the launch of “Stir the Pot,” a new talk show hosted by Kelly Mi Li (“Bling Empire,” “Immediate Family”), and “Crossing Over,” a docuseries that focuses on an all-AAPI boy band from Hawaii. […]
Will Smith is stepping into the Matrix. Smith and rapper Big Sean have released the song “Beautiful Scars,” featuring OBanga, along with a “Matrix”-inspired music video. The actor has also announced that he will be dropping a new solo album, “Based on True Story” — his first full length album release in over 20 years. The […]
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson have reunited for a “True Detective” moment in a new ad directed by series creator Nic Pizzolato. In the video for True to Texas, McConaughey and Harrelson — who embody their “True Detective” characters Detectives Rust Cohle and Marty Hart, respectively — call for the Texas legislature to create new […]
A U.K. stage production of Neil Gaiman’s “Coraline” has been canceled following allegations of sexual assault against the author. The “Coraline” musical was set to take place at Leeds Playhouse from April 11 to May 11 before touring to Edinburgh, Birmingham and Manchester. Co-production partners Leeds Playhouse, Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, Birmingham Rep and Home […]
Showdog Studio has optioned “Wunderland,” a new sci-fi thriller series based on an original screenplay by Christopher DeWan, who is attached as the writer for the pilot. Emmy-winning producer James Thorpe will serve as showrunner for “Wunderland,” and will executive produce alongside Showdog Studio founder and veteran producer John Attard. Producers include Robert Harris, Suzanne […]