All Asia articles – Page 273
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NewsWayne Wang, Takeshi Kitano wrap 'While The Women Are Sleeping'
Director Wang talks to ScreenDaily about working with Takeshi Kitano.
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NewsChen Kaige’s 'Monk' tops China box office
CHINA BOX OFFICE: Chen Kaige’s Monk Comes Down The Mountain topped the China box office last week, grossing $38.25m in it opening four days, according to EntGroup figures.
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CommentScreen presents NYAFF Rising Star Award
Our senior US critic Tim Grierson flew into New York over the weekend to attend the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) in honour one of Japan’s emerging cinema talents.
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NewsBusan fest names actress Kang Soo-youn co-director
Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) Organization Committee has confirmed veteran actress Kang Soo-youn as festival co-director today at a special assembly in Busan City Hall.
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NewsUS financiers talk China, TV opportunities in Karlovy Vary
The growing business opportunities afforded by China and the TV sector were among subjects discussed by US finance heavyweights FilmNation and Endgame Entertainment during an industry panel at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF).
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NewsKOFIC launches reformed arthouse film support initiative
In reaction to protests from specialist exhibitors, the Korean Film Council (KOFIC) has announced it is going ahead with the launch of a new support programme for arthouse film distribution.
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News'Hello Kitty' movie set for 2019 release
Japanese character and lifestyle business Sanrio is planning to launch a Hello Kitty movie for global release in 2019.
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News'Jurassic World' retains top spot in China
CHINA BOX OFFICE: Jurassic World reigned over the China box office for the third week straight last week, passing the $200m benchmark, and holding off local opener Hollywood Adventures, produced by Justin Lin.
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NewsFUNimation picks up 'Attack On Titan'
Toho’s highly-anticipated live action manga adaptation to receive world premiere in Los Angeles
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NewsAlibaba to invest in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation
China’s Alibaba Pictures is making its first move into Hollywood, partnering with Paramount Pictures on Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation.
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NewsJurassic World, SPL2 top China box office
CHINA BOX OFFICE: Jurassic World chomped through another $68.49m to top the China box office last week, although local action thriller SPL2: A Time For Consequences opened strongly with $43.36m.
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NewsChina Lion takes IM Global trio
China Lion Film Distribution has acquired rights for North America, Australia and New Zealand to three titles handled by IM Global – Only You, The Wasted Times and Mr Six.
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NewsBusan, Youku launch masters and newcomers project
South Korea’s Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) and China’s Youku have initiated their Asian collaboration project to nurture new filmmakers with master directors.
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News'Night Watchman' wins top prize in Shanghai
Pierre Jolivet’s France-Belgium co-production The Night Watchman won best feature in the Golden Goblet competition of this year’s Shanghai International Film Festival (June 13-21), while Cao Baoping’s The Dead End won best director and actor.
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NewsParamount hires Tara Yin to head China office
Paramount Pictures has appointed former IMAX China manager Tara Yin as general manager of its new China office in Beijing.
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NewsStar Chinese Movies buys trio from Enlight Pictures
Fox International Channels (FIC) unit Star Chinese Movies (SCM) has acquired TV and digital media rights to three of Beijing-based Enlight Media’s biggest current titles.
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NewsKorean industry protests KOFIC budget cuts
Korean film industry representatives visited the Korean Film Council (KOFIC) in Busan on Tuesday to protest the organisation’s budget decisions on funding for the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) and independent and arthouse specialty cinemas.
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NewsEdinburgh title 'Swung' swings deals
EXCLUSIVE: The Works closes UK, Germany, Asian deals on romance.
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NewsAFM to launch China Conference
Leaders from China’s film industry to attend new initiative at American Film Market.