Film & TV

Director Sompot Chidgasornpongse leads Thailand’s official entry for the 99th Academy Awards with an intimate family pilgrimage drama.
Film & TV
PCCW Media & SK Global team up for The Season, a Hong Kong-set drama starring Jessie Mei Li. Think The
Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In leads a night of triumph for Hong Kong cinema, as Tsui Hark and Nansun
The actress discusses her journey from the wizarding world to the Regency era and the challenges of growing up in
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“Becoming Chinese” has emerged as one of the internet’s most unexpected lifestyle trends. From hot water and house slippers to
Southeast Asia’s streaming market is booming, with subscriptions up 19% to more than 61 million in 2025 as Indonesian originals
Michelle Yeoh is set to receive her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with filmmakers Jon M. Chu and
Netflix’s 2026 Southeast Asian content lineup puts the spotlight on regional storytelling with Filipino, Thai, and Indonesian stars leading original
Pokémon’s turning 30—and it’s celebrating with a Super Bowl commercial packed with celebrity cameos, nostalgic callbacks and fan-favourite creatures
In a genre where “historical accuracy” is often used to justify the absence of Asian and Black bodies on screen,
Michelle Yeoh returns to Malaysia in Sandiwara, a Sean Baker-directed film that captures the heart of Malaysian culture through storytelling,
Dr Shoo Lee, a renowned neonatologist whose career helped shape contemporary neonatal care, unexpectedly became a central voice in the
The singer and dancer is set to star in a film inspired by the 1990s classic Notting Hill.
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Director Herman Yau returns with We’re Nothing at All, a fierce social drama examining the fringe of Hong Kong society.
International Tea Day on 21 May celebrates tea’s cultural heritage, economic importance, and sustainability across Asia, from China and Japan
Vaseline has named BLACKPINK’s Jennie as its first Global Ambassador for the Body Care Collection, highlighting a major new partnership
Beach House Pictures unveils Panda School, narrated by Jimmy O. Yang, alongside historical documentary Secret Weapons of China’s First Emperor
Yang Shuang-zi and translator Lin King secure a historic double victory as the first Mandarin novel to win the prize,
A new 2026 Nielsen report reveals that Asian-led content, from sports stars like Shohei Ohtani to streaming hits, is driving
Sandra Oh, Kumail Nanjiani and Bowen Yang feature in Eugene Yi’s HBO documentary The A List, which explores AAPI identity,
Park Chan-wook has added another major international accolade to his legacy, receiving France’s highest cultural honour during the 2026 Cannes