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Mumbai Film Festival postponed to 2021 as coronavirus worsens in India
Festival plans to still announce its official selection of Indian films for this year’s edition later this month.
Cinema reopening dates around the world: latest updates
Screen’s guide to the latest info in each territory.
China box office: ‘Interstellar’ rerelease has strong opening
Universal’s Dolittle was the top-grossing film over the three-day weekend, followed by local production The Enigma Of Arrival.
Wong Kar Wai confirms ‘Blossoms Shanghai’ as first TV series
Hu Ge to star in adaptation of Jin Yucheng’s award-winning novel.
Taiwan’s TAICCA, Catchplay launch joint venture to create international content
First project from the new venture, Screenworks Asia, is a sequel to hit Chinese-language drama series The Making Of An Ordinary Woman.
Venice Orizzonti selection 'The Furnace' lands at Arclight for world sales (exclusive)
Umbrella Films to distribute in Australia, New Zealand.
Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Peninsula’ tops box office in seven territories
Follow up to Yeon’s hit zombie thriller Train To Busan had grossed a total of $35.78m as of Sunday, July 26.
‘Dolittle’, ‘Bloodshot’ top first post-coronavirus weekend at China box office
In total, China’s nationwide box office brought in $12.6m over the three-day weekend.
New York Asian Film Festival goes virtual, sets 2020 dates (exclusive)
”This also offers the occasion to find new creativity, not only in content but how it is delivered.”
How Asia’s streaming landscape has been transformed during Covid-19
APOS 2020 Virtual Series highlights trends including declining ad revenue, SVOD expansion and the importance of local production.
Hong Kong International Film Festival cancelled due to Covid-19 spike
Festival was expected to take place as a physical event, with dates set for August 18-31.
Korean box office down by 70% in first half of 2020 due to Covid-19
Box office declined to its lowest level since 2005, but started showing signs of recovery in May and June.
CAA, United Media Asia strike strategic partnership
Arrangement builds on existing relationship.
‘Peninsula’ grosses $20m from first five Asian territories
Zombie horror ranks number one in five Asian markets.
China’s cinemas sputter back to life with ‘A First Farewell’, rereleases
Universal’s Dolittle and Sony’s Bloodshot are both scheduled to open this weekend.
Shanghai International Film Festival confirms dates for hybrid edition
Film festival is scheduled for July 25 to August 2 with Shanghai TV Festival taking place August 3-7.
‘Peninsula’ breaks records in number one South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan debuts
Zombie thriller delivers impressive results despite social distancing protocols.
‘Pelican Blood’ scoops top prize at South Korea’s hybrid BIFAN festival
The unusual time saw a Zoom closing party and pre-recorded Q&As mixed with physical events.
Locarno’s Open Doors to showcase early films of Brillante Mendoza, Isabel Sandoval and Mouly Surya
Screening of Brillante Mendoza’s The Masseur marks centenary of cinema in the Philippines
Animated Indian prize-winner ‘Bombay Rose’ picked up by Netflix
Romantic drama to debut on streaming service across most of world this autumn.
