Business Jul 16, 2021
The shop, where scenes from shows and films will be recreated, will be the first of its kind in the world for the streaming giant.
Film Jul 16, 2021
Mamoru Hosoda: 'Japanese anime has a problem with women and girls'
Oscar-nominated director Mamoru Hosoda speaks about how we portray women's relationship with the internet in film and television, and what we should do to fix it.
Asia Pacific Jun 14, 2021
China’s censorship widens to Hong Kong’s vaunted film industry, with global implications
by Raymond Zhong
The new guidelines, which apply to both domestically produced and foreign films, come as a sharp slap to the artistic spirit of Hong Kong.
Asia Pacific Jun 11, 2021
In a statement, the government said the Film Censorship Ordinance had been expanded to include "any act or activity which may amount to an offence endangering national security."
Business May 27, 2021
The deal bolsters Amazon Prime Video with some 4,000 films — including the James Bond franchise — and 17,000 television shows.
Asia Pacific May 26, 2021
'Fast & Furious' star John Cena apologizes for calling Taiwan a country
The actor apologized to Chinese fans via social media after he called Taiwan a "country" and sparked outrage in the world's largest movie market.
World May 10, 2021
Vlad the vaccinator: Dracula's castle lures visitors with COVID-19 shots
Visitors to Dracula's castle are more likely to find puncture marks in their arms than their necks this month, after a COVID-19 vaccination center was set up at the Transylvanian attraction.
Business / Corporate Apr 28, 2021
Imax to almost triple its Japan network in bet moviegoers will return
by Shirley Zhao
The jumbo-screen operator is targeting an expansion to 100 theaters from 39 now and has also renewed an agreement with Toho Co. to release five more of the studio’s films.
Entertainment News Apr 26, 2021
Nonconformist Youn Yuh-jung: South Korea's first Oscar-winning actress
Over more than 50 years, Youn has often played provocative and atypical characters who do not conform to the rules of socially conservative Korean society.
Entertainment News Apr 26, 2021
'Demon Slayer' sets U.S. record for best foreign language film opening weekend
Produced by Aniplex, a subsidiary of Japanese giant Sony, "Demon Slayer" took in $19.5 million in the United States and Canada, according to Exhibitor Relations.
Entertainment News Apr 26, 2021
Chloe Zhao and ‘Nomadland’ win at 2021 Oscars
by Brooks Barnes and Nicole Sperling
Zhao, who is Chinese, became only the second woman, and the first woman of color, to win the best director award.
Film Apr 18, 2021
R rating for 'Demon Slayer' in U.S. highlights difference in attitudes
by Tomohiro Osaki
While Japan's highest-grossing film is accessible to all in its home country, younger viewers in the United States must be accompanied by their parents.