All Asia articles – Page 5
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NewsJapan-Korea film bodies say international collaboration key to weather industry challenges
Conversations also taking place to reassess the accessibility of Japan’s incentive scheme.
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NewsJapan’s anime industry grows to record $25bn, boosted by overseas market
The figure marks a near 15% rise year-on-year.
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NewsSony Pictures considering live-action remakes of Japanese anime
Sony Pictures International Productions executive Shebnem Askin outlined the local productions strategy of the division.
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News“This is a national issue”: Yoji Yamada calls on Japan government to support film
The veteran filmmaker issued the call during a conversation with ’Kokuho’ director Lee Sang-il at Tokyo International Film Festival.
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Reviews‘Mothertongue’ review: Zhang Lu explores Chinese language and identity in meditative drama
The Korean-Chinese director’s follow-up to his Busan-winning ‘Gloaming In Luomu’ features the same cast and crew
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NewsIndonesian zombie film ‘The Elixir’ tops Netflix non-English chart
The feature, known locally as Abadi Nan Jaya, has drawn more than 11 million views in less than a week.
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News“It’s a double-edged sword”: international producers talk co-production in Southeast Asia
‘Morte Cucina’ producer Soros Sukhum, co-producer Stefano Centini and director Pen-Ek Ratanaruang spoke at TIFFCOM.
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NewsJapanese IP expert Tetsu Fujimura reveals boom in global film and TV adaptations
The Filosophia CEO delivered the keynote seminar at TIFFCOM.
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Reviews‘Mother Bhumi’ review: Fan Bingbing impresses in atmospheric, overstuffed 90s-set Malaysian drama
Director Chong Keat-aun’s Tokyo premiere is an uneasy blend of political commentary and supernatural mysticism
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Reviews‘Blonde’ review: A Japanese teacher faces a student rebellion in messy yet entertaining satire
Yuichiro Sakashita’s Tokyo premiere features a strong performance from singer-dancer Takanori Iwata
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NewsJapan outlines Cannes Marche 2026 country of honour plans
There are ambitions to boost international co-productions from a wide range of initiatives at the leading film market.
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NewsTIFFCOM reveals boost in exhibitors as it readies expanded market
TIFFCOM CEO Yasushi Shiina and managing director Kaori Ikeda on what to expect.
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NewsJapan revealed as Cannes market country of honour at Tokyo film festival opening night
Juliette Binoche also took aim at AI and social media in a special guest appearance.
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Reviews‘Climbing For Life’ review: Sayuri Yoshinaga lifts flat biopic of Japanese mountaineer Junko Tabei
Junji Sakamoto’s Tokyo opener turns a pioneering life into a traditional melodrama
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NewsKorean action-comedy ‘Boss’ lands sales across Asia
The film has proved a hit at the local box office.
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NewsNikkatsu picks up language barrier comedy ‘The Chatterboxes’ ahead of Tokyo premiere
EXCLUSIVE: Ken Kawai’s feature is set to premiere in the Asian Future section of the festival.
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FeaturesHow Tokyo film festival is celebrating auteurs while championing the next generation of filmmakers
One of Asia’s leading festivals has a focus on gender equality and the nurturing of young talent while helping build a strong inter-Asia filmmaking network.
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NewsSingapore film festival to open with Shu Qi’s ‘Girl’, honours for Deepa Mehta, Youn Yuh-jung
The Landmark section of the festival will spotlight female-driven stories.
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NewsMokster Films adds Taiwanese horror ‘Blood Curse’ to AFM slate
EXCLUSIVE: Marks the second feature film from Chiou whose feature debut ‘Summer Blue Hour’ was released in April this year.
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NewsPark Ki-yong, Eddie Cahyono among Indonesia’s JAFF Future Project selection
Some 10 projects from across Asia Pacific comprise the lineup.