Category Archives: News
‘Snow White’ First Reactions Praise Film as a ‘Visual Feast’ and One of Disney’s ‘Best Live-Action Remakes in Years’
Disney’s live-action “Snow White” remake has finally been unveiled at the movie’s Hollywood premiere, and first reactions are trickling in calling it a dazzling hit for the Hou...
Zack Sharf Mar 16, 2025
Venice Winner Aditya Vikram Sengupta Produces Hong Kong’s HAF-Selected Indian Satirical Comedy-Drama ‘Republic of Mahalaxmi Apartment’
First-time feature director Niladri Mukherjee’s “Republic of Mahalaxmi Apartment,” a satirical drama about corruption and suppression of dissent in an Indian housing society, has bee...
Naman Ramachandran Mar 16, 2025
‘Squid Game’ Star’s Cannes Closer ‘Next Sohee’ Nabbed for North American Release in Deal Unveiled at Hong Kong FilMart (EXCLUSIVE)
In a deal unveiled at Hong Kong FilMart, Korean filmmaker July Jung’s emotionally charged drama-thriller “Next Sohee” will make its long-awaited stateside theatrical debut in May thr...
Naman Ramachandran Mar 16, 2025
Lee Kang-sheng Stars in Qiu Jiongjiong’s ‘Fuxi: Joy in Four Chapters,’ Selected for Hong Kong Project Market
Chinese auteur Qiu Jiongjiong’s upcoming drama “Fuxi: Joy in Four Chapters,” starring acclaimed Taiwanese actor Lee Kang-sheng, has been selected for the Hong Kong - Asia Film Financ...
Naman Ramachandran Mar 16, 2025
The Playmaker Closes IPA Asia Deal on Heist Comedy ‘Two to One,’ Starring Sandra Hüller (EXCLUSIVE)
Munich-based sales agency the Playmaker has signed a key distribution deal for Japan with IPA Asia on its hit heist comedy "Two to One," starring Academy Award-nominated German thesp Sandra Hller ("An...
Clifford Coonan Mar 16, 2025
Mikhail Red’s ‘Lilim’ Leads Viva Films’ Horror Slate at Hong Kong FilMart (EXCLUSIVE)
The Philippines’ Viva Communications is set to unleash a wave of horror titles at Hong Kong FilMart, spearheaded by acclaimed filmmaker Mikhail Red’s latest chiller “Lilim.” ...
Naman Ramachandran Mar 16, 2025
Filipino Stars Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino on Big Screen Romance ‘My Love Will Make You Disappear’: ‘It’s the Best Time for People to Watch This in Cinemas’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Filipino stars Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino opened up about their first big-screen collaboration, “My Love Will Make You Disappear,” revealing the journey that brought together the dynamic p...
Naman Ramachandran Mar 16, 2025
Jared Padalecki Says Reuniting with ‘Supernatural’ Costar in ‘The Boys’ Final Season Is ‘Effing Terrifying’: ‘I Don’t Know a Whole Lot About It’
Jared Padalecki finds his upcoming role in “The Boys” Season 5 and reunion with “Supernatural” actor Jensen Ackles anxiety-inducing. “I don’t know a whole lot about...
Abigail Lee Mar 16, 2025
‘Shall We Dance?’ 4K Restoration Nabbed by Film Movement (EXCLUSIVE)
Film Movement has acquired North American rights to the 4K restoration of Masayuki Su’s 1996 box office hit “Shall We Dance?,” it was revealed at Hong Kong FilMart. The deal, announc...
Naman Ramachandran Mar 16, 2025
Horror Mystery ‘Taboo: The Silent Day’ Boarded by Korea’s Showbox at Hong Kong FilMart (EXCLUSIVE)
Korea’s Showbox has added “Taboo: The Silent Day,” a horror mystery directed by first-time helmer Park Kyung-kun, to its sales slate at Hong Kong FilMart. Shot in Indonesia with a Ko...
Naman Ramachandran Mar 16, 2025