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‘Tiger Stripes’ Review: Puberty Brings Out the Monster Within in Feisty Malaysian Genre Movie - variety.com - Malaysia
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09.12.2023

‘Tiger Stripes’ Review: Puberty Brings Out the Monster Within in Feisty Malaysian Genre Movie

Alissa Simon Film Critic With her debut feature “Tiger Stripes,” Malaysian writer-director Amanda Nell Eu joins an exciting group of directors who provide subversive takes on genre and body horror. Julia Ducournau and “Raw” comes to mind, as do Agnieszka Smoczynska and “The Lure” and John Fawcett and “Ginger Snaps” — like David Cronenberg before them. Eu, an MA graduate of the London Film School, blends Malaysian folklore with heightened realism and a large dollop of “Mean Girls” in the story of a tween going through changes wrought by puberty and alterations in her friendship group.

Cannes-Bound ‘Directors Factory Philippines’ Wraps Filming - variety.com - India - Cambodia - Malaysia - Taiwan - Philippines
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27.03.2024

Cannes-Bound ‘Directors Factory Philippines’ Wraps Filming

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “Directors Factory Philippines,” an omnibus film project initiated by the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, has completed production in the historic city of Dapitan. Operating since 2013, when it kicked off in Taiwan, the Directors’ Factory works with a new partner country each year to mentor eight budding filmmakers who are preparing ambitious first or second feature projects that they will make in pairs. The Philippines was selected in November. The four resulting co-written and co-directed short films will be screened as part of the Directors’ Fortnight (aka Quinzaine des Cineastes) in May. Dapitan, a city in The Philippines’ Zamboanga Peninsula, known for its many shrines and as the place of exile of Philippines’ national hero, Jose Rizal.

EXO’s D.O. announces 2024 ‘Bloom’ fan concert tour - www.nme.com - USA - South Korea - Thailand - Japan - Indonesia - Malaysia - Hong Kong - city Seoul, South Korea - Singapore - city Singapore - Taiwan - Philippines - city Manila - city Jakarta, Indonesia
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25.03.2024

EXO’s D.O. announces 2024 ‘Bloom’ fan concert tour

EXO singer D.O. – real name Doh Kyung-soo – has announced his upcoming 2024 ‘Bloom’ fan concert tour of Asia.Today (March 25), EXO’s D.O.

Amad makes remarkable admission after Manchester United winning goal vs Liverpool - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Manchester - Ivory Coast - Malaysia
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
18.03.2024

Amad makes remarkable admission after Manchester United winning goal vs Liverpool

Manchester United forward Amad Diallo has revealed a remarkable detail about his match-winning performance against Liverpool in the FA Cup.

‘#LookAtMe,’ Film Denied Exhibition in Singapore, Lands U.S. Distribution with Buffalo 8 (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - New York - USA - San Francisco - Malaysia - Singapore - city Singapore
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15.03.2024

‘#LookAtMe,’ Film Denied Exhibition in Singapore, Lands U.S. Distribution with Buffalo 8 (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran Ken Kwek’s acclaimed Singaporean film “#LookAtMe” has secured North American distribution with Buffalo 8. The deal is exclusive for the North American territory and non-exclusive for the rest of the world. The film is a tragicomedy following the family of a teenage YouTuber who posts an irreverent video lampooning a megachurch pastor in defense of his gay twin brother.

The unique Greater Manchester attraction hidden beneath a museum you can visit for free - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Brazil - USA - Manchester - India - Peru - Costa Rica - Malaysia - Burma - Madagascar - city Bolton
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
13.03.2024

The unique Greater Manchester attraction hidden beneath a museum you can visit for free

Hidden in the basement of Bolton Museum is an attraction you won’t find anywhere else in Greater Manchester - and it’s completely free to visit. Beneath the museum is the region’s only public aquarium.

Korean Action Drama ‘A Shop For Killers’ Becomes Most Viewed Local Original on Disney+ Asia Pacific – FilMart Bulletin - variety.com - Australia - New Zealand - Japan - North Korea - Indonesia - county Pacific - Malaysia - Hong Kong - Singapore - Taiwan - Philippines
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12.03.2024

Korean Action Drama ‘A Shop For Killers’ Becomes Most Viewed Local Original on Disney+ Asia Pacific – FilMart Bulletin

Naman Ramachandran Korean action drama “A Shop For Killers” has become the most viewed local original on Disney+ in the Asia Pacific region (Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Philippines) so far in 2024, the streamer has revealed. Set in contemporary Korea, the eight-part series follows college student Jeong Jian who dives for cover in her childhood home after a series of highly skilled assassins come after her.

FilMart: Autumn Sun Runs With ‘The Escaping Man,’ Expanded Animation Slate - variety.com - London - China - Thailand - Vietnam - Cambodia - Berlin - Malaysia - Hong Kong - city Shanghai - city Beijing - Taiwan - city Hong Kong
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12.03.2024

FilMart: Autumn Sun Runs With ‘The Escaping Man,’ Expanded Animation Slate

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “Escaping Man,” a Chinese drama feature about a man dragged into a kidnap plot, heads the FilMart slate of Hong Kong-based sales agency Autumn Sun Company. The protagonist is a man who spent 20 years in jail after being falsely accused of rape. After his release, he intends to confront the woman, but instead falls for her again — to the point that she is able to manipulate him into kidnapping the child for which she is the nanny.

Taiwan’s Muse Acquires Anime ‘Dan Da Dan’ for Asia Distribution - variety.com - China - Thailand - Japan - Vietnam - Malaysia - Hong Kong - city Shanghai - Taiwan - Philippines - city Hong Kong
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12.03.2024

Taiwan’s Muse Acquires Anime ‘Dan Da Dan’ for Asia Distribution

Naman Ramachandran Taiwan-based anime distribution and licensing company Muse Communication has acquired Asian distribution rights for anime “Dan Da Dan,” it was revealed at Hong Kong rights market FilMart on Monday. Written and illustrated by Yukinobu Tatsu, Japanese manga series “Dan Da Dan” was serialized in Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ app and website from 2021. The anime series based on it is due to bow in October.

Cora Yim and Benjamin Lin Launch S11 Partners With Financial Backing From Medialink - variety.com - Malaysia - Hong Kong - county Storey - Taiwan - county Lawrence - city Hong Kong
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11.03.2024

Cora Yim and Benjamin Lin Launch S11 Partners With Financial Backing From Medialink

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Cora Yim and Benjamin Lin, both established indie producers of Chinese-language content, have joined forces to launch S11 Partners. It is partially backed by Medialink Group, an IP, distribution and brand licensing mini-conglomerate that is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The pair, who previously worked on TV series “Taiwan Crime Stories,” are launching their venture at FilMart in Hong Kong with a slate of three feature films in development.

S11 Partners Launches Chinese Film Slate With Medialink Backing; Imagine Entertainment Co-Pros - deadline.com - China - South Korea - Malaysia - Hong Kong - county Storey - Taiwan - county Lawrence
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11.03.2024

S11 Partners Launches Chinese Film Slate With Medialink Backing; Imagine Entertainment Co-Pros

Veteran producers Cora Yim and Benjamin Lin are launching a production company, S11 Partners, with an equity investment from Hong Kong-listed Medialink Group.

‘Dune: Part Two’ Rises To $367.5M Global; ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Kicks Off With $80.5M WW As Early Overseas Play Begins – International Box Office - deadline.com - Spain - China - Malaysia
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10.03.2024

‘Dune: Part Two’ Rises To $367.5M Global; ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Kicks Off With $80.5M WW As Early Overseas Play Begins – International Box Office

Warner Bros/Legendary Entertainment’s Dune: Part Two held strongly in its sophomore session at the international box office, adding $81M to handily cross the $200M overseas milestone, and reaching $367.5M globally.

Ramadan 2024 disputes could see holiday start on different dates - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Britain - Italy - Manchester - Russia - Birmingham - Japan - Denmark - Saudi Arabia - Turkey - Malaysia - Morocco - Afghanistan
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
07.03.2024

Ramadan 2024 disputes could see holiday start on different dates

Ramadan 2024 may fall on different dates around the world due to disputes over when the moon will be sighted.

Zhang Yimou to Receive Double Honors at Asian Film Awards - variety.com - Australia - China - South Korea - Tokyo - Malaysia - Hong Kong - Singapore
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07.03.2024

Zhang Yimou to Receive Double Honors at Asian Film Awards

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Veteran mainland Chinese director Zhang Yimou is to be honored twice over at the Asian Film Awards ceremony on Sunday. He will be presented with a lifetime achievement award and a separate prize for directing the highest-grossing Asian film of 2023.

Room To Read Partners With Warner Bros. Discovery To Premiere ‘She Creates Change’, A Series Promoting Gender Equality For International Women’s Day - deadline.com - India - Thailand - Indonesia - Maldives - Vietnam - Malaysia - Hong Kong - Burma - Tanzania - Singapore - Sri Lanka - Nepal - Taiwan - Philippines - Mongolia - Bangladesh
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01.03.2024

Room To Read Partners With Warner Bros. Discovery To Premiere ‘She Creates Change’, A Series Promoting Gender Equality For International Women’s Day

Room to Read, a global education nonprofit tackling illiteracy and gender inequality, announced a partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery for the premiere of , the first nonprofit-led animation and live-action film project to promote gender equality through the stories of young women around the world.

Indonesian Horror-Comedy ‘Agak Laen’ Records Second Highest Admissions For A Domestic Film - deadline.com - Indonesia - Malaysia - Brunei
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26.02.2024

Indonesian Horror-Comedy ‘Agak Laen’ Records Second Highest Admissions For A Domestic Film

With 7.35 million admissions at the box office, horror-comedy film Agak Laen has become the second biggest Indonesian box office hit of all time.

Lee Hi to perform at Marquee Singapore’s ‘OH-K!’ event - www.nme.com - Australia - Thailand - city Seoul - North Korea - Indonesia - Malaysia - Singapore - city Singapore
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20.02.2024

Lee Hi to perform at Marquee Singapore’s ‘OH-K!’ event

Lee Hi will be holding a “mini-live performance” in Singapore next month, as part of Marquee Singapore’s ‘OH-K!’ event.The nightclub announced the details for its ‘OH-K!’ event today (February 20), revealing Lee Hi as its special guest performer. The event is being billed as one that “spotlights a diverse and eclectic mix of Korean artists and DJs”.Lee Hi will be performing at Marquee Singapore on March 16, with tickets on sale now via the nightclub’s official website.

‘Blue Light:’ Horror Pic From ‘She’s The Man’ Filmmaker Andy Fickman Lands Multiple Deals At EFM - deadline.com - Britain - USA - India - Germany - Portugal - Montana - Poland - Malaysia - Philippines - city Hightown
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17.02.2024

‘Blue Light:’ Horror Pic From ‘She’s The Man’ Filmmaker Andy Fickman Lands Multiple Deals At EFM

EXCLUSIVE: Film Mode Entertainment has locked a series of deals on Blue Light, the latest feature from American filmmaker Andy Fickman (Race to Witch Mountain, Parental Guidance, The Game Plan, and She’s The Man). 

Asia Argento and Melvil Poupaud Star in ‘Stronger Than the Devil’ for All Rights Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - France - Paris - Los Angeles - Berlin - Malaysia - Hong Kong
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16.02.2024

Asia Argento and Melvil Poupaud Star in ‘Stronger Than the Devil’ for All Rights Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Asia Argento (“xXx,” “Land of the Dead”) and Melvil Poupaud (“Speed Racer,” “Laurence Anyways”) will star in French crime thriller “Stronger Than the Devil.” The project will be pitched for the first time at the European Film Market, attached to the Berlin Film Festival, by All Rights Entertainment, the Hong Kong, Paris and Los Angeles-based film sales agency which has picked up the rights. The picture, which heads into production later this month, is written and directed by Graham Guit (“Les Kidnappeurs,” “Hello, Goodbye”). The finished film is expected to be completed by the autumn.

Southeast Asian Streaming Subscriber Growth Stalls, But Revenues Soar to $1.4 Billion, Driven by Local and U.S. Content, Report Reveals - variety.com - Thailand - North Korea - Indonesia - Malaysia - Singapore - Philippines
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15.02.2024

Southeast Asian Streaming Subscriber Growth Stalls, But Revenues Soar to $1.4 Billion, Driven by Local and U.S. Content, Report Reveals

Naman Ramachandran Streaming subscription growth in the Southeast Asia region slowed dramatically in 2023, but revenue from those subscriptions grew at a robust rate, a new study has found. The report from data analytics company AMPD, that is part of consultancy and research firm Media Partners Asia, shows that the region – that includes Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand – added only 1.3 million net new SVOD subscribers in 2023, compared with 11 million in 2022. But subscription revenues grew at 12.5% to $1.4 billion.

ASTRO’s Cha Eun-woo makes solo debut with first mini-album ‘Entity’ - www.nme.com - South Korea - Thailand - Japan - Malaysia - city Seoul, South Korea
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15.02.2024

ASTRO’s Cha Eun-woo makes solo debut with first mini-album ‘Entity’

ASTRO singer Cha Eun-woo has made his solo debut with his first mini-album, ‘Entity’.ASTRO’s Cha Eun-woo co-wrote all six songs on ‘Entity’, which is led by the single ‘Stay’. Along with the release of the project, the K-pop idol also dropped a cinematic music video for ‘Stay’.According to a statement by his label Fantagio, ‘Entity’ is meant to represent Cha Eun-woo’s resolve to “live honestly while accepting all of [him]self”, per Korea JoongAng Daily.This weekend, Cha Eun-woo will kick-off his solo 2024 ‘Just One 10 Minute: Mystery Elevator’ tour with a show in Seoul, South Korea.

Lunar New Year 2024: What to expect for all the animals in the zodiac - www.ok.co.uk - China - South Korea - Thailand - Japan - Malaysia - Philippines - Mongolia
ok.co.uk
10.02.2024

Lunar New Year 2024: What to expect for all the animals in the zodiac

The Lunar New Year is celebrated across the globe and largely underpinned by themes of hope and reunion. Known to many as Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year is also celebrated by many different countries throughout Asia, including Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Mongolia, Malaysia and the Philippines. It is also celebrated in other countries where there is an established Chinese community, as the holiday brings together family and friends to celebrate the start of another year.

Netflix Lands Sundance Docu ‘Skywalkers: A Love Story’ - deadline.com - Ukraine - Russia - Malaysia - city Moscow - city Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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27.01.2024

Netflix Lands Sundance Docu ‘Skywalkers: A Love Story’

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has landed the Sundance Film Festival buzz title documentary Skywalkers: A Love Story. The film premiered January 18 at The Ray Theatre.

Osaka Asian Film Festival Sets Competition, Focus Sections on Hong Kong, Taiwan and Thailand - variety.com - Australia - China - Thailand - Japan - Indonesia - Malaysia - county Patrick - Hong Kong - Singapore - Taiwan - Philippines - city Hong Kong - Mongolia
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25.01.2024

Osaka Asian Film Festival Sets Competition, Focus Sections on Hong Kong, Taiwan and Thailand

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Three Japanese films enjoying their world premieres, along with festival favorites “City of Wind” and “Solids by the Seashore,” are set to appear in the 13-title competition section of the Osaka Asian Film Festival in March. The event will be held March 1-10 at venues including ABC Hall, Cine Libre Umeda, T-Joy Umeda and the Nakanoshima Museum of Art. The opening and closing films will be announced in early February. The 19th edition of the festival, which will eventually contain 55 feature and short films, is set to also include three special programs – a “Thai Cinema Kaleidoscope,” “Taiwan: Movies on the Move,” and “Special Focus on Hong Kong” – as well as its regular Spotlight Section on underrated Asian films and the Indie Forum of more challenging and innovative works. The competition titles are: “City of Wind,” by Mongolia’s Lkhagvadulam Purev-Ochir; “Fire on Water,” by Malaysia’s Sun-J Perumal; “Hyphen,” by The Philippines Joy Arnaldo; “The Lyricist Wannabe,” by Hong Kong’s Norris Wong; “The Missing,” by The Philippines’ Carl Joseph E.

CinemAsia Film Festival Unveils Competition, Sets ‘Gaga’ as Closing Title - variety.com - China - Canada - India - Netherlands - Japan - Indonesia - city Amsterdam - Malaysia - Singapore - city Kuala Lumpur - Nepal - Taiwan - city Taipei - Philippines - Mongolia
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23.01.2024

CinemAsia Film Festival Unveils Competition, Sets ‘Gaga’ as Closing Title

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief The CinemAsia Film Festival in Amsterdam has unveiled titles from seven different Asian countries for its competition section. The festival will play at the Studio/K, Rialto De Pijp and Rialto VU venues March 5-10, 2024. The event will close with the out-of-competition screening of “Gaga,” a drama about indigenous communities in Taiwan, directed by Laha Mebow. “Gaga” documents the challenges faced by a commune after the death of a respected tribal elder who, while alive, had held things together.

Philippines leader faces backlash for flying presidential helicopter to Coldplay concert - www.thefader.com - Malaysia - Philippines - city Manila
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22.01.2024

Philippines leader faces backlash for flying presidential helicopter to Coldplay concert

Philippines president Fernando “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. faced criticism from his constituents over the weekend for using the state-funded presidential helicopter to fly over the traffic jam caused by a Coldplay concert Friday night (January 19) in order to attend the show himself.

‘Anyone But You’ Tops $100M Global; ‘Mean Girls’ Fetch In UK Debut; Queen Rocks For IMAX; ‘Aquaman 2’ Nears $400M WW – International Box Office - deadline.com - Britain - France - China - India - Russia - Austria - Germany - Portugal - Colombia - Malaysia - Hong Kong - Ecuador - Romania
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21.01.2024

‘Anyone But You’ Tops $100M Global; ‘Mean Girls’ Fetch In UK Debut; Queen Rocks For IMAX; ‘Aquaman 2’ Nears $400M WW – International Box Office

So, here we are in mid-January, and though we’re staring down the barrel of a tough year ahead, it’s not all wintry doom and gloom on an international box office (and combined global) level. 

IU announces massive 2024 ‘H.E.R.’ world tour - www.nme.com - London - USA - California - South Korea - Thailand - Illinois - Japan - New Jersey - Columbia - Berlin - Malaysia - Hong Kong - city Seoul, South Korea - city Singapore - city Taipei - city Yokohama - Philippines - city Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - city Manila - city Jakarta
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16.01.2024

IU announces massive 2024 ‘H.E.R.’ world tour

IU has announced her 2024 ‘H.E.R.’ world tour, featuring dates in Asia, Europe and the US.IU’s newly announced 2024 ‘H.E.R.’ world tour will kick off on March 2 at the KSPO Dome in Seoul, South Korea, where she will play four shows over two weekends. During the same month, the singer will also perform two shows at the Yokohama Arena in Japan.The K-pop idol’s upcoming world tour will then head to other countries and regions across Asia, including two shows in Taipei, Singapore and Jakarta in April, followed by two Hong Kong shows in May.In June, IU will host one concert in the Filipino capital of Manila, alongside two concerts in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

"We avoided NHS waiting lists by getting a dentist appointment 5,900 miles away in Thailand' - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Australia - Britain - South Korea - Thailand - Vietnam - Jamaica - Malaysia
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
10.01.2024

"We avoided NHS waiting lists by getting a dentist appointment 5,900 miles away in Thailand'

A couple avoided NHS waiting lists by getting a dental appointment 5,900 miles away in Thailand. Jamaica Kelly, 23, decided to tie in an appointment at the dentist during her five-month backpacking stint with her boyfriend, Sam Austen, 23.

Malaysia’s Disgraced Ex-Prime Minister Is Trying To Get Netflix Film ‘Man On The Run’ Taken Off The Platform - deadline.com - China - Hollywood - Malaysia
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09.01.2024

Malaysia’s Disgraced Ex-Prime Minister Is Trying To Get Netflix Film ‘Man On The Run’ Taken Off The Platform

Lawyers for Malaysia’s ex-prime minister Najib Razak are trying to get Netflix documentary Man On The Run taken off the platform due to what they describe as “sub judicial and contemptuous” content.

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