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Tony Leung Chiu-wai Named President of Shanghai Film Festival Jury

Tony Leung Chiu-wai, one of Asia’s most celebrated actors, has been named president of the jury for the Golden Goblet Awards at the 28th Shanghai…

Apr 21, 2026 · Bryson Ranley
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Yakusho Koji: Nearly Five Decades of Craft and the Dance That Changed Everything

Yakusho Koji, among Japan’s most celebrated actors, has been awarded the Far East Film Festival’s Golden Mulberry Award for lifetime contributions—a honour presented by renowned…

Apr 20, 2026 · Bryson Ranley
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Chilean Film Triumphs at Guadalajara Festival Amid Latin American Renaissance

Chilean filmmaker Juan Pablo Sallato’s striking black and white debut feature “Red Hangar” has dominated the 41st Guadalajara Film Festival, sweeping every category in the…

Apr 19, 2026 · Bryson Ranley
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Haitian Justice System Exposed Through Theatrical Testimony and Biblical Judgment

A Haitian woman detained for five years without undergoing trial and thereafter evaluated by biblical scripture rather than law forms the disturbing centrepiece of Samuel…

Apr 18, 2026 · Bryson Ranley
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Iranian-French Debut Doc Explores Exile and Family Fracture at Cannes

An Franco-Iranian directorial debut exploring the fractured bonds of family separation through exile is scheduled to debut at the Cannes Film Festival in the coming…

Apr 17, 2026 · Bryson Ranley
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Japanese Cinema Shines as Tokyo Festival Curates Cannes Selection

Japanese cinema is positioned to make a significant impact at the Cannes Film Festival next month, with five homegrown features being presented through the Tokyo…

Apr 16, 2026 · Bryson Ranley
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Kelly Reichardt Examines Power and Myth in American Cinema

Filmmaker Kelly Reichardt has offered a frank evaluation of American cinema’s tendency to recycle its own myths, telling an audience at the Visions du Réel…

Apr 15, 2026 · Bryson Ranley
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South Korea’s Screen Sector Generates £12.4bn and Supports Nearly 300,000 Jobs

South Korea’s entertainment industry produced £12.4 billion in financial contribution during 2025 and supported nearly 300,000 jobs, based on a detailed economic analysis commissioned by…

Apr 14, 2026 · Bryson Ranley
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Lionsgate Play Charts Bold New Course with Cinema-First Strategy Across Asia

Lionsgate Play has unveiled a significant strategic shift, launching a theatrical-first release model for premium Hollywood content across India and the broader Asian market. The…

Apr 13, 2026 · Bryson Ranley
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Kidman’s Venice Triumph Shadowed by Mother’s Passing

Nicole Kidman has revealed the deep personal loss that shadowed one of her most notable professional successes, disclosing that she learned of her mother’s death…

Apr 12, 2026 · Bryson Ranley