Category Archives: Variety

AI-Generated Feature ‘Raphael’ Anchors MBC C&I’s Hong Kong FilMart Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
MBC C&I’s AI Contents Lab is at Hong Kong FilMart with its most ambitious slate to date, anchored by “Raphael,” an 80-minute feature billed as one of the world’s first enti...
Naman Ramachandran Mar 16, 2026

Ji Seung-hyun, Cecilia Choi, Yayan Ruhian’s ‘Bluefish’ Lands Hong Kong, Taiwan Deals With Trinity Media (EXCLUSIVE)
Trinity Media has boarded Hong Kong and Taiwan distribution rights to “Bluefish,” the Korea-Malaysia-Indonesia co-production featuring Ji Seung-hyun, Cecilia Choi and Yayan Ruhian, ahead o...
Naman Ramachandran Mar 16, 2026

Lu Po-Shun Seeks Financing for Feature Debut ‘Will You Still Be My Friend’ at Hong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum
Taiwanese filmmaker Lu Po-Shun, whose short film "Wild Tides" won best director at the 2017 Taipei Film Awards and best film in the international competition at the Tel Aviv Intl. Student Film Festiva...
Carolehorst Mar 16, 2026

Pae Arak, Weir Sukollawat to Star in Thai Horror Epic ‘Cher’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Thailand’s Benetone Films and Fearfolks have set Pae Arak and Weir Sukollawat to lead the cast of “Cher,” an upcoming Thai horror epic currently in pre-production in Bangkok. Arak is...
Naman Ramachandran Mar 16, 2026

“Trouble Girl” Director Chin Chia-hua Returns to HAF With ‘A Ghost in the Market’
Taiwanese filmmaker Chin Chia-hua, whose debut feature "Trouble Girl" (2023) earned recognition at the Golden Horse and the Asian Film awards, returns to the Hong Kong - Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF...
Carolehorst Mar 16, 2026

‘1 Litre of Tears’ Reboot, Animated Romance and Autism Sibling Drama Head Japan’s Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures’ Hong Kong FilMart Slate (EXCLUSIVE)
A feature film reboot of “1 Litre of Tears,” one of Japan’s most beloved books, leads a three-title slate from Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures at Hong Kong FilMart, alongside an ani...
Naman Ramachandran Mar 16, 2026

Misty Copeland on Her ‘Sinners’ Oscar Performance After Retirement and Hip Surgery: ‘It Was Such an Honor to Be on That Stage’
At the Oscars on Sunday night, ballet legend Misty Copeland put her pointe shoes back on for an ensemble performance of "I Lied to You.” The original song from "Sinners" is featured in one of, i...
Arushi Jacob Mar 16, 2026

‘DreamQuil’ Review: A Satirical Sci-Fi Soap Opera That Doesn’t Fully Connect
Alex Prager's debut "DreamQuil" film of whip-smart design that ends up with little to say. Its retro-futuristic setting draws heavily from the 1950s but combines numerous contemporary concerns, result...
Siddhant Adlakha Mar 16, 2026

Noah Kahan Makes SXSW Laugh and Cry With Netflix Doc About Depression and Body Dysmorphia: ‘It’s Easy to Shut These Things Away’
At SXSW, Noah Kahan debuted a beautiful and revealing documentary about his struggles with fame, depression and body dysmorphia. “I recommend sandwiching it between a couple MrBeast videos to so...
Ethan Shanfeld Mar 16, 2026

Adam Schiff to Hold Hearing on Hollywood Jobs With Noah Wyle and IATSE’s Matt Loeb
Sen. Adam Schiff will hold a field hearing on Friday in Burbank with “The Pitt” star Noah Wyle and IATSE President Matt Loeb, as he looks to build support for a federal film incentive. Sch...
Gmaddaus Mar 16, 2026