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· Michelle De Pacina
Chow Yun-fat named Asian Filmmaker of the Year by Busan International Film Festival
Hong Kong movie icon Chow Yun-fat was named Asian Filmmaker of the Year ahead of this year’s Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). Celebrating Chow: Chow’s win will reportedly be celebrated with a screening of his most iconic films, including Ang Lee’s “Crouching Tiger,…
· Rebecca Moon
Tony Leung named Asian Filmmaker of the Year at Busan International Film Festival
Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai has been named Asian Filmmaker of the Year at the Busan International Film Festival. Leung will collect his award at the event’s opening ceremony on Oct. 5. The festival will open with a screening of “Scent of the Wind” by Hagi Mohaghegh and…
· Michelle De Pacina
Chow Yun-fat speaks out about China’s censorship of Hong Kong films
Hong Kong acting legend Chow Yun-fat expressed his concerns about China’s strict censorship in the film industry while acknowledging the financial significance of the mainland Chinese market for filmmakers. Chow’s concerns: Chow, who was named Asian Filmmaker of the Year ahead…
· Carl Samson
Tony Leung wins lifetime achievement award at Venice Film Festival
Hong Kong actor Tony Leung received the prestigious Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement award at the 80th Venice Film Festival on Sunday. What he said: Leung, 61, was presented the award by Taiwanese filmmaker Ang Lee, who described him as “a director’s dream.”
· Bryan Ke
Peter Chan’s Changin’ Pictures to debut TV projects starring film icons Donnie Yen, Zhang Ziyi
Changin’ Pictures, a production company launched by famed Hong Kong director Peter Chan, is set to debut five TV shows at Busan International Film Festival this week, including two projects starring Donnie Yen and Zhang Ziyi. Yen, 59, will both serve as both showrunner and star…
· Daniel Anderson
Kim Yoo-jung stars in first trailer for Netflix Korean romance film ‘20th Century Girl’
Netflix released a trailer for its upcoming original Korean film, “20th Century Girl.” Set in 1999, the film follows Na Bo-ra, played by Kim Yoo-jung, as she helps her best friend Yeon-doo (Roh Yoon-seo) by observing her crush, Hyun-jin (Park Jung-woo). As the story progresses,…
· Bryan Ke
3 Asian locations named must-visit travel destinations for 2023 by National Geographic
National Geographic has released its new “25 breathtaking places and experiences for 2023,” which included three locations in Asia. Among the spots highlighted in the list are: Laos, Busan in South Korea, and Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang City, Henan Province, China. The 25…
· Ryan General
‘No Other Choice,’ ‘A Useful Ghost’ lead Asia’s Oscar submissions
South Korea’s tense thriller “No Other Choice,” Thailand’s surreal “A Useful Ghost” and Taiwan’s “Left-Handed Girl” headline Asia’s submissions to the 98th Academy Awards for best international feature film. They are joined by Vietnam’s “Mua do (Red Rain),” Japan’s “Kokuho,”…
· Ryan General
South Korea chooses Park Chan-wook’s Venice sensation ‘No Other Choice’ for Oscars
South Korea has selected Park Chan-wook’s “No Other Choice” as its entry for best international feature film at the 2026 Academy Awards after the film’s acclaimed premiere on Aug. 29 at the Venice Film Festival. The thriller, adapted from Donald E. Westlake’s novel “The Ax,”…
· Ryan General
Netflix ramps up Chinese-language content with Taiwan focus
Netflix is significantly expanding its Chinese-language content with a particular focus on productions from Taiwan. The streaming giant, which held its first-ever accessibility premiere in Taiwan for the comedy series “GG Precinct” last month, is prioritizing stories that…
· Iris Jung
Tony Leung gains 1.5M followers within a day of joining Douyin, greeted by ‘Infernal Affairs’ co-star Andy Lau
Tony Leung was met with a warm welcome by his fans and fellow Hong Kong actor Andy Lau upon joining Douyin. The beloved actor and singer, 60, created a Douyin account on Monday. He is also active on other social media platforms such as Instagram.
· Isa Peralta
Tony Leung meets ‘Squid Game’ director Hwang Dong-hyuk, sparks Season 2 casting rumors
Tony Leung fans were shocked to see photos of the veteran Hong Kong actor with "Squid Game" director Hwang Dong-hyuk, instantly sparking Season 2 casting rumors. On Sunday, actor Carina Lau shared the first set of photos of her husband talking to Hwang on her Instagram. "Ready…
· Khier Casino
Hong Kong acting legend Tony Leung says he wants to play a serial killer, star in K-dramas
Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai told reporters at the 27th Busan International Film Festival that he would like to star in Korean dramas. Leung, 60, was presented the Asian Cineaste of the Year award during the South Korean festival on Thursday for his work with directors…
· Bryan Ke
Veteran actor Kang Soo-youn, Korea’s ‘first world star,’ dies at 55
Veteran Korean movie star Kang Soo-youn died at the age of 55 from a cerebral hemorrhage on Saturday. Kang was taken to Gangnam Severance Hospital in southern Seoul on Thursday after her family found her unconscious in her home at around 5:40 p.m. She reportedly suffered a…