All Asia articles – Page 309
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NewsPinewood Malaysia appoints CEO
Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios (PIMS) has appointed Rezal A. Rahman as CEO, replacing Michael Lake who has moved to head Rhizophora Ventures.
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NewsBusan reveals ACF selection
The 19th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has announced 29 projects selected to benefit from Asian Cinema Fund (ACF) 2014, including projects by award-winning directors such as O Muel (Jiseul) and Hannah Espia (Transit).
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Kantana sets up Japan joint venture
Thailand’s Kantana Group has set up a joint venture with Japanese studio Nikkatsu and broadcaster Nippon TV to work on projects including CGI production and animation.
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NewsPeter Webber to direct Piano Tuner
EXCLUSIVE: Set to go into pre-production later this year, the film is based on Daniel Mason’s acclaimed historical novel.
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News108 boards sales on But Life Goes On
EXCLUSIVE: Yuji Kanda’s film just wrapped shooting in Tokyo.
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NewsBrisbane film festival and APSAs embrace
Inaugural Brisbane Asia Pacific Film Festival will, in part, serve as the judging platform for the eighth APSAs.
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NewsMaleficent, Godzilla rule China box office
CHINA BOX OFFICE: Disney’s Maleficent grossed a healthy $22.01m in its opening three days in China, in a week dominated by Hollywood tentpoles, which took the top four positions in the top ten.
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NewsOriental Companion, Zed team on Game Fever
Behind-the-scenes e-sports cross-media project follows pro-games stars such as sOs, Li “Sky” Xiofeng and Sophistie.
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NewsFosun to invest in Robinov’s Studio 8
China’s Fosun International has announced in a filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that it plans to invest in former Warner Bros Pictures chief Jeff Robinov’s new venture Studio 8.
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NewsLittle England wins best film in Shanghai
Greek period drama Little England was awarded three major prizes, including best film, at the Golden Goblet Awards of this year’s Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF, June 14-22).
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NewsFox, Bona team for Bride Wars remake
Fox International Productions (FIP) and China’s Bona Film Group are co-producing a Chinese-language remake of Fox hit Bride Wars, which is being directed by Tony Chan.
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NewsChina Film Group IPO to raise $740m
China Film Group’s long-mooted initial public offering is moving closer, with plans for a $740m listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, according to the China Securities Regulatory Commission.
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FeaturesSet report: Yakuza Apocalypse
Japan’s Takashi Miike returns to his action roots with a suitably off the wall gangster-vampire story, Yakuza Apocalypse. Jason Gray visits the set.
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NewsPiFan reveals 2014 line-up
The 18th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival (PiFan) announced its line-up today with Maximilian Erlenwein’s German thriller Stereo [pictured] as the opening film.
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NewsContent collars Pudsey, Redirected sales
EXCLUSIVE: Both films to screen at the London Screenings later this month.
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NewsMinuscule to hit 1,200 China screens
Hybrid children’s bug movie premieres in China at Shanghai International Film Festival today (June 19).
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NewsGolden Era to close Venice festival
Chinese biopic is directed by Ann Hui, who will chair the international jury for the Orizzonti section.
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CommentChinese delegation visit Elstree
Chinese film star Qin Hai Lu has led a film and TV delegation from Beijing to the UK’sElstree Studios.
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NewsPiFan's NAFF to spotlight Thailand
The Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival (PiFan) has announced six Thai works from rising filmmakers for this year’s Project Spotlight in the Network of Asian Fantastic Films (NAFF).
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NewsGodzilla crushes $37m China debut
China box office: Godzilla had an impressive opening at the China box office last weekend, grossing $37m and pushing Edge Of Tomorrow to second place.