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Okada Junichi and Fujii Michihito on Netflix Japan’s ‘Last Samurai Standing’: ‘Tradition Survives Through Innovation’

In 1878, the age of the samurai has ended. Swords are banned, the class system has crumbled, and Japan’s warriors have become relics of a vanished era. Into this world steps...

‘Social Currency’ Producer Chad Greulach Partners With Studio Blo for AI Entertainment Push (EXCLUSIVE)

India’s Studio Blo, an AI-focused film production company, has partnered with television producer Chad Greulach to develop original entertainment intellectual properties using artificial intelligence technology for American streaming platforms. ...

Fan Bingbing’s ‘Mother Bhumi’ Unveils Trailer Ahead of Tokyo Competition Bow (EXCLUSIVE)

A trailer has been released for “Mother Bhumi,” the latest feature from Malaysian director Chong Keat Aun, starring Chinese superstar Fan Bingbing in her return to international cinema. The film has...

Shu Qi’s ‘Girl’ to Open Singapore Film Festival, Deepa Mehta and Youn Yuh-jung Receive Honors

The 36th Singapore International Film Festival has unveiled its full lineup, with international star Shu Qi‘s award-winning directorial debut “Girl” set to open the event, while Oscar-nominated filmmaker Deepa Mehta becomes...

Indonesia’s JAFF Future Project Unveils 10 Asia-Pacific Titles, Renews Adelaide Partnership

JAFF Market 2025 has unveiled its second edition lineup for the JAFF Future Project, featuring 10 fiction and documentary titles spanning the Asia-Pacific region. The selection showcases a roster of established...

Yamada Yoji to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Tokyo Film Festival

The Tokyo International Film Festival has revealed that veteran Japanese director Yamada Yoji will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at its 38th edition, recognizing a career spanning more than 60 years...

‘Toto the Ninja Cat’ Pounces From Page to Stage in World Premiere Musical

Dermot O’Leary’s bestselling children’s book series is leaping from page to stage in a new family production featuring puppetry and original songs. Little Angel Theatre, Mercury Theatre Colchester and Mayflower Southampton...

China Box Office: ‘Row to Win’ Rises to No. 1 as ‘Tron: Ares’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ Open

At the China box office for Oct. 17–19, “Row to Win” climbed to the top spot with RMB30.8 million ($4.3 million), according to consultancy Artisan Gateway. The PMF...

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