China’s Wanda Offers Sneak Peek at Wuhan Wonders
Property to entertainment group Dalian Wanda this week a 'lighting ceremony' for its Han Show Theater.
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Release of Nicolas Cage's 'Outcast’ Halted in China Hours Before Scheduled Opening
HONG KONG — The release of period action film "Outcast," starring Nicolas Cage and Hayden Christensen, was halted in China only hours before a scheduled wide theatrical outing. The film, a…
Japan’s ‘Tora-san’ Director Yoji Yamada Returns to ‘Family’ Comedy
After a gap of nearly two decades, Yamada Yoji is finally returning to comedy, the genre that made him famous.
Banned Singapore Director Tan Pin Pin To Be Part of Celebratory ‘Jubilee’
Tan Pin Pin, whose most recent film was banned in Singapore, is among seven directors making an omnibus movie marking the country's independence anniversary.
Lav Diaz’s ‘Norte’ Picked By Philippines for Foreign-Language Oscar Contention
"Norte, The End of History," a four-hour epic, has been selected by The Philippines for Oscar contention
Report Calls for India to Increase Incentives, Attract Int’l Film Production
Government inaction is hurting the Indian film industry, dissuading international productions and limiting film tourism, says study.
Busan Festival Hit By Sewol Ferry Controversy
Mayor accused of interfering in programming as festival is pressured to remove Sewol ferry documentary.
Sex Fetish Comedy 'Little Death' Bought for U.S. by Magnolia
Sex fetish comedy "The Little Death" will release in the U.S. following a rights acquisition by distributor Magnolia Pictures.
Michelle Yeoh and Will Yun Lee Join Final Season of ‘Strike Back’
Martial arts superstar Michelle Yeoh and Will Yun Lee will give a significant Asian angle to the fourth season of Cinemax series "Strike Back."
Sequel to ‘My Sassy Girl’ Set as China-Korea Co-Production.
A sequel to 2001 smash hit comedy romance "My Sassy Girl" is to be made as a co-production between Korea's Shincine and China's Beijing Sky Wheel Media.
