Asia
Max Launches Successfully in Southeast Asia, But Netflix Still Dominates the Region
A new report from Media Partners Asia reveals that Warner Bros. Discovery's streamer added 1.4 million subscribers in Q4 2024 in five key SEA markets.
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Berlin Hidden Gem: China’s Jing Yi Taps Memories of Xinjiang for Enigmatic Feature Debut ‘The Botanist’
The young filmmaker had little access to cinema growing up in remote rural China, but thanks to a friend's cache of classics and mentorship from art-house star Bi Gan, he's making his debut at Berlin.
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Blackpink’s Jisoo to Star in Netflix K-Drama Series ‘Boyfriend on Demand’
The K-pop star plays a hard-working career woman who escapes reality through a subscription-based virtual dating program, where she meets the boyfriends of her dreams.
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Meet KiiiKiii: First Look at the New K-Pop Group Poised for Global Teen Pop Stardom (Exclusive)
Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the girl group’s first music video for their prerelease single, "I Do Me."
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South Korean Director Min Kyu-dong Does Not Miss
The veteran, who has seemingly conquered every film genre there is, talks about his latest movie, 'The Old Woman With the Knife,' a meditation on the loneliness of aging masquerading as an action flick.
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Hong Kong Filmart’s IP Platform Expansion Aims to Create an Online Marketplace
Organizers say the new initiative will act as an extension of the physical exhibition experience and empower visitors to explore projects before and after the market.
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Jacob Elordi Tells Berlin What Drives Him: “I’m a Superfan Who’s Following His Heart”
Directed by Justin Kurzel, the actor's latest project, period miniseries 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North,' is based on Richard Flanagan’s Booker Prize-winning novel and co-stars Odessa Young.
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Berlin: Bong Joon Ho Says ‘Mickey 17’ Villain Was Modeled on Past Dictators But May Remind Viewers of Present-Day Political Leaders
The Oscar-winning director of 'Parasite' touched down at the Berlin Film Festival to unveil his new sci-fi feature, which stars Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette and Mark Ruffalo.
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Yao Chen’s Bad Rabbit Pictures Puts Its Faith in the Next Generation
The actress-turned-mogul discusses her buzzy Berlin competition entry 'Living the Land,' why she felt the need to "invest in people" and her support of female filmmakers in China.
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Chinese Director Vivian Qu on Crafting Her Female-Led Neo-Noir ‘Girls on Wire’
The indie filmmaking veteran behind 2014’s Golden Bear-winning 'Black Coal, Thin Ice' discusses returning to Berlin with a new thriller and the recent steep ups and downs at China's theatrical box office.
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Indonesian Action Star Iko Uwais Is Now Kicking Ass Behind the Camera
'The Raid' star has teamed with producer Ryan Santoso to form Jakarta-based production banner Uwais Pictures and is shopping two flicks at Berlin's market, one of which he directed: "It's a dream come true."
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Netflix Reveals 2025 Japan Slate of Film, TV Shows Including the Epic ‘Last Samurai Standing’ and Action Movie ‘Bullet Train Explosion’
Other highlights include a new season of popular series 'Alice in Borderland.'
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