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Thirty-five years after walkouts nearly ruined its premiere, Hong Kong’s master of melodrama looks back on Ruan Lingyu, Maggie Cheung, and the film that almost got away.
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Emy Coligado shines as Piama returns in Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair. The series has earned an 81%
Chinese netizens call for The Devil Wears Prada 2 boycott over 'Qin Zhou' character name resembling 'Ching Chong' slur and
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Chi Thai's 'The Endless Sea' offers a child's perspective on displacement, highlighting the crucial role of young people's literature in
RSC’s My Neighbour Totoro returns to the West End with stunning puppetry, live music, and Victoria Chen’s magical turn as
Radiance Gala 2025 celebrated API women & non-binary creatives in Hollywood with honors, glamor, cultural pride & powerful storytelling
Voice ESEA’s CFO Choon speaks with Xindi about an upcoming exhibition that resurfaces forgotten currents of British East and Southeast
‘Train to Busan’ director Yeon Sang-ho returns with Revelations, a gripping Netflix thriller diving into faith, obsession, and dark truths
From Ghibli's Screen to London's Stage, a Beloved Classic Finds New Life, and a Young Actress Finds Her Voice
Kim Sae-ron’s death exposes K-entertainment’s harsh scrutiny, online hate, and gender bias, raising urgent calls for systemic change
From 'Past Lives' to 'Your Name', ditch the rom-coms this Valentine’s Day for 10 Asian romantic dramas that will leave
British-Chinese trans artist The Mollusc Dimension's graphic memoir explores identity, trauma & resilience through vibrant, intersectional comics
Nathania Ong, Singapore’s first to star in Les Misérables and Hamilton, redefines representation with iconic West End leading roles
How South Korean actor Lee Byung-hun found true international fame in his homeland, and what it means for the future
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Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from Wimbledon after a stress fracture in her lower right leg, ending her home Grand Slam
Steven Gerrard fronted China’s Laizhou Whiskey campaign ahead of the World Cup, with the Liverpool legend praising the drink in
Singapore’s hand-drawn feature The Violinist wins the Cristal Award for Best Feature Film at Annecy 2026, alongside the SACEM music
Hong Myung-Bo resigns after South Korea’s World Cup exit as President Lee orders a government investigation into the team’s performance
Yvonne Chapman talks Hong Kong’s high society in The Season, why “what you see is not all there is,” and
A new digital series highlights the forgotten Asian American inventors and cultural heavyweights who shaped modern life ahead of the
Art heals when words fail. Quentin Lee’s new project The Way You Dance tackles family grief and queer identity in
Japan advance to the World Cup knockout stage after a 1–1 draw with Sweden, setting up a high-stakes round-of-32 clash