Cannes: Bridging the Dragon Unveils Projects
Bridging the Dragon, the platform seeking to forge closer strategic ties between film industries in Europe and China, has announced the first batch of 10 projects selected to participate in its…
Asia
Asian Media Covers French Terror Attack, But Remains Reserved
Intimidation and self-censorship limit freedom of the press, creative expression
Australian Exhibitor Hoyts Halts IPO, Say Reports
The planned initial public offering of Australian multiplex chain Hoyts has been called off, according to media reports.
AFM: Fortissimo Opens up 'Front Cover'
Fortissimo Films will begin pre-sales at AFM on Ray Yeung's cross-cultural, gay-themed drama "Front Cover." The English-language picture features a gay Asian-American fashion stylist who rejects his…
Acquisitions on the Agenda as AMC / Sundance Looks for More Int'l Expansion
President Bruce Tuchman 'regrets' so many AMC shows on other people's channels outside the U.S.
BUSAN: Yesim Ustaoglu, Pema Tseden Head Asian Project Market Awards
BUSAN — Turkish director Yesim Usataoglu, Vietnam's Phan Dang Di and China's Pema Tseden were among the big winners at the close of the Busan Festival's co-production and finance event, the Asian…
Taiwan Int’l Documentary Festival Celebrates Chinese Underground Films
Censorship of the media and political interference in festivals are hot button topics throughout Asia and Asian festivals. Operating under the slogan "truth cannot be confined," the 9th edition of…
BUSAN: Indie Film Roles Lure K-pop Stars
Consumers of K-pop and arthouse Korean films have a definite divide, but now that boundary is blurring as well-known K-pop stars are showing up in arthouse titles and social dramas with a message…
‘Ilo Ilo’ Director Anthony Chen to Produce ‘Distant’ Omnibus
The Singaporean director who shot to fame last year with "Ilo Ilo," is to exec produce "Distant," a pan-Asian omnibus film.
‘Black Coal’ Leads Golden Horse Awards Nominations
China's "Black Coal, Thin Ice," received eight Golden Horse Awards nominations, topping the contenders list.
Softbank Told to Cast an Eye Over Yahoo
Shareholder activist urges merger talks between online giants
