All articles by Michael Rosser – Page 32
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FeaturesFilmart 2023: Japan buzz titles
Japan’s sales companies head to Hong Kong showcasing a strong selection of projects ready to woo international buyers.
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News‘Drive My Car’ wins top prize at Asian Film Awards, Tony Leung takes two trophies
‘Decision To Leave’ won three and Hirokazu Kore-eda named best director.
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NewsFull Circle Lab Philippines unveils projects for fifth edition (exclusive)
Projects from directors Martika Ramirez Escobar and Maung Sun among titles.
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NewsSammo Hung to receive lifetime honour at Asian Film Awards
The action film star is set to accept the award at first AFAs in Hong Kong since 2019.
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News‘Cocaine Bear’ claws £1.6m opening as ‘Ant-Man 3’ holds UK-Ireland box office lead
‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?’ and ‘Broker’ also open in top 10.
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NewsEduardo Williams, Ma Xue among Jeonju Cinema Project selection
Selection of eight films from Korea and abroad will participate in the pitching event.
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NewsBarry Keoghan, Christopher Abbott to star in Mubi feature ‘Bring Them Down’
First look at the feature, directed by Chris Andrews, revealed.
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NewsBerlinale reports strong ticket sales so far as it aims to reach 2020 figures
The festival has revealed an increase on 2022, which included Covid restrictions.
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FeaturesDirector Makoto Shinkai on the inspiration behind box-office hit ‘Suzume’
The film is the first anime feature selected to play in Competition at the Berlinale since 2002.
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NewsSpain’s ‘Iván & Hadoum’, Ukraine’s ‘The Blindsight’ win top prizes at Berlin Co-Production Market
Each will receive a prize of €20,000 from Eurimages.
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FeaturesFurther details revealed for major media hub in Saudi Arabia
Neom media exec Wayne Borg presented plans to delegates at the EFM.
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NewsFortissimo boards Lu Chuan’s Olympics film ‘Beijing 2022’ (exclusive)
Chinese director reveals the challenges of making the Winter Games documentary.
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FeaturesDirectors including Jane Campion, Thomas Vinterberg and Luca Guadagnino discuss Berlin honoree Steven Spielberg’s legacy
Screen International asks 13 filmmakers about Spielberg’s influence on them as storytellers and his impact on global film culture.
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NewsUS-China firm Gold Valley Films launches ‘Little Emma’ at EFM (exclusive)
US-China outfit to showcase 50 minutes of the animated feature to market buyers.
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NewsJapan’s Toei launches Isao Yukisada’s ‘Revolver Lily’ at EFM (exclusive)
The action adventure marks the latest from the director of Berlinale award-winners ‘Parade’ and ‘River’s Edge’.
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FeaturesBerlin 2023: hot projects from Japan
Japanese sellers are bringing fresh titles to the Berlinale and EFM, from anime and period dramas to a secretive project from Hirokazu Kore-eda.
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NewsToei Company president Osamu Tezuka dies aged 62
The executive had worked at the Japanese media group for nearly 40 years.
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NewsJackie Chan’s ‘Ride On’ lands global distribution deals
The veteran action star plays as a washed-up stuntman in the drama-comedy.
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NewsThailand boosts film production incentive to 30% to remain competitive
Government approves increase to remain competitive in Southeast Asia.
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NewsHong Kong martial arts film ‘Sakra’ scores US distribution deal (exclusive)
Period action adventure led by ‘Ip Man’ star Donnie Yen.