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Justin Kurzel’s ‘Ellis Park’ acquired for UK-Ireland distribution
EXCLUSIVE: Conic will release in UK-Ireland later this year.
Tan Pin Pin, Wregas Bhanuteja secure grants from Purin Pictures fund
Documentaries lead the spring 2025 funding session.
Cannes Directors’ Fortnight kabuki drama ‘Kokuho’ picked up for sales by Pyramide
EXCLUSIVE: The Japanese feature is directed by Lee Sang-il and has a cast that includes Ken Watanabe.
Busan reveals major programming and team revamp ahead of 30th edition
South Korea’s leading film event will become a competitive festival for the first time since its launch in 1996.
Mokster Films boards Taiwan’s first rotoscope animation ‘Welcome To Dolly’s House’
EXCLUSIVE: Sales of the upcoming feature are set to launch at the Cannes market.
Toei to launch Keishi Otomo’s ‘Hero’s Island’ featuring Suzu Hirose at Cannes
The cast includes Suzu Hirose of upcoming Cannes Competition film ‘A Pale View Of Hills’.
Jackie Chan to receive Pardo Alla Carriera honour at Locarno Film Festival
The Hong Kong star will introduce screenings of ‘Project A’ and ‘Police Story’ at the festival.
Indonesian animation ‘Jumbo’ soars at box office to become third biggest local film
EXCLUSIVE: The fantasy adventure has taken an estimated $18.7m from nearly 7.5 million admissions.
‘Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In’ sweeps Hong Kong Film Awards
The action film won nine awards including best film.
Luxbox boards Tokyo-set family drama ‘Brand New Landscape’
EXCLUSIVE: The film is the debut feature of Japanese filmmaker Yuiga Danzuka.
South Korea commits $1bn to boost growing animation industry
Ministry rolls out five-year blueprint focused on theatrical animation, cross-media IP and AI-driven production.
Berlinale Forum friendship comedy ‘Fwends’ acquired for sales
UK sales outfit has acquired Sophie Somerville’s Australian comedy ahead of Cannes.
China’s Rediance boards Cannes-bound Chechen documentary ‘Imago’
EXCLUSIVE: Déni Oumar Pitsaev’s hybrid documentary is the first-ever feature-length Chechen film.
Nikkatsu to launch Tatsushi Omori’s ‘Hokusai’s Daughter’ at Cannes
EXCLUSIVE: The historical drama will reunite the director with actress Masami Nagasawa.
Toei Company readies first English-language live-action feature ‘Dear Stranger’
EXCLUSIVE: The family suspense drama will star Hidetoshi Nishijima and Gwei Lun-Mei.
China launches $130m “Film Consumption Year” in bid to boost box office
The initiative is aimed at growing box office revenue and stimulate local economy.
‘Yadang: The Snitch’ starring Kang Ha-neul of ‘Squid Game’ leads Korean box office
The crime thriller took more than $4.1m across its opening weekend.
‘Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback’ breaks box office franchise record in Japan
The latest in the long-running anime series took $24.1m from more than 2.3 million admissions.
Netflix film viewing in Asia-Pacific up nearly 20% in 2024
The figure was revealed at a showcase event in Tokyo
‘Alice In Borderland’ producer Akira Morii readies thriller ‘Baka’s Identity’
Marks the first feature for Japanese production company The Seven.