All articles by Michael Rosser – Page 7
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NewsBucheon film festival expands into “AI step 2” as it reveals 2025 lineup
The genre festival in South Korea is set to open with Werner Herzog inspired, AI-driven ‘About A Hero’.
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NewsEkin Cheng, Natalie Hsu to receive top honours at New York Asian Film Festival
EXCLUSIVE: The Hong Kong stars most recently appeared together in ‘Last Song For You’.
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News“A cornerstone of UK film”: LipSync executive Norman Merry dies aged 63
Merry had more than 170 credits including ‘We Need To Talk About Kevin’.
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NewsPOM Anime acquires ‘Lupin The IIIrd The Movie’ as it readies ‘Dan Da Dan’ release
The European distributor is also set to re-release Japanese anime classics ‘Akira’ and ‘Grave Of The Fireflies’.
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News‘Hi-Five’ takes on ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ at South Korea box office
Local drama ‘Big Deal’ also opened ahead of ‘Lilo & Stitch’.
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NewsEdinburgh film festival to close with Irvine Welsh doc ‘Reality Is Not Enough’
Director Paul Sng is known for BIFA award-winner ’Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliché’ and ‘Tish’.
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NewsAndy Serkis’s Imaginarium developing spy thriller with Korea’s Artist Studio
‘Squid Game’ star Lee Jung-jae leads Artist Studio.
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NewsNine talking points from the 2025 Cannes Film Festival
From tariffs to trees, there was plenty to talk about at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
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NewsJohn Badalu, Indonesian producer and pioneering LGBTQ+ campaigner, dies aged 53
A leading figure of Southeast Asian cinema, Badalu’s films were selected for Cannes, Sundance, Busan and Rotterdam among others.
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NewsArrow Films acquires Hong Kong classics for UK re-release
EXCLUSIVE: The Golden Princess library includes John Woo titles ‘Hard Boiled’ and ‘A Better Tomorrow’.
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News‘Brand New Landscape’ producers call for investigation after Cannes palm tree incident
The first statement about the accident offers details of the incident that occurred during the Cannes Film Festival.
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News“There needs to be a rethink”: Korean sellers at Cannes market reflect on challenges
“Buyers know the market and just aren’t going to pay whatever we ask.”
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News‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ breaks records on South Korea opening
The Tom Cruise blockbuster toppled previous box office leader ‘Yadang: The Snitch’.
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NewsBusan festival director Jung Hanseok talks plans for landmark edition and “generational shift”
First interview with the new festival director of Busan International Film Festival, ahead of its landmark edition.
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News’Thank You For Banking With Us!’ scoops top prize at Critics Awards for Arab Films
Nabil Ayouch’s ’Everybody Loves Touda’ also picked up two prizes at the awards held in Cannes.
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NewsAntenna Group launches Iconic Films led by Gareth Ellis-Unwin
EXCLUSIVE: The Greek production and distribution outfit has plans for international co-productions.
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NewsLegendary Entertainment names Di Mu CEO of China division
The veteran executive is tasked with expanding the company’s reach in China through Legendary East.
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NewsKorea’s Plus M partners with Japan’s KDDI for joint theatrical releases, remakes
The MOU also covers a remastered screenings series and work exchange programme.
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NewsJordan boosts film and TV production incentive to 45%
The cash rebate in the country, where ‘Dune’ was shot, increased from the previous cap of 25%.
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News‘What Does That Nature Say To You’ by Cannes juror Hong Sangsoo sold to key territories
The film premiered in Competition at the Berlinale.