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Korean Cinema Hit Rock Bottom in 2025 While Japan’s Anime Boomed
Korean cinema hit a 20-year low in 2025, but Japanese animation soared—signaling a new era for Asia’s box office power balance
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Shiori Ito Calls Japan Debut of Sexual Assault Film ‘Black Box Diaries’ Her “Most Reactive Screening”
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21 ESEA Musicians Who Defined Asian Music in 2025: A Year-End Spotlight
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Simu Liu Surprised by ‘X-Men’ Stars McKellen and Stewart Joining ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Cast
Simu Liu was stunned by the Avengers: Doomsday cast reveal, especially X-Men vets McKellen & Stewart. “They don’t tell us
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Jon M Chu, John Cho and Sandra Oh to be honored at 2018 Unforgettable Gala
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Michelle Yeoh and Jon M Chu Praise Singapore at ‘Wicked: For Good’ Premiere
Michelle Yeoh and Jon M. Chu return to Singapore for Wicked: For Good, thrilling fans with nostalgia, Asian pride and
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MasterChef Australia star Poh Ling Yeow says she ‘never really identified with being female or Asian’
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Former Princess Mako of Japan Welcomes First Child
Japan’s former Princess Mako has given birth to her first child in New York, marking a new chapter for the
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Netflix Japan’s ‘Bullet Train Explosion’ Reboot Achieves Unprecedented Realism with Real Bullet Train Footage
Netflix Japan’s Bullet Train Explosion reboot rolls out with real trains, explosive action & local flair
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‘My Neighbour Totoro’ West End Review: Victoria Chen as Mei Steals Hearts in Ghibli’s Stage Magic at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
RSC’s My Neighbour Totoro returns to the West End with stunning puppetry, live music, and Victoria Chen’s magical turn as
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Iwao Hakamata: Japan’s Longest-Serving Death Row Inmate Awarded Record Compensation After Wrongful Conviction
Japan awards Iwao Hakamata $1.4M for 40+ years on death row before acquittal; wrongful conviction exposes flaws in nation’s justice
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Hayao Miyazaki’s AI Disgust Resurfaces Amidst Viral Studio Ghibli Art Trend
AI-generated Ghibli-style art surges online, but Miyazaki’s past critique resurfaces, calling AI animation "an insult to life itself"
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‘My Neighbor Totoro’ Takes the West End: Victoria Chen Steps Into a Forest of Dreams
From Ghibli's Screen to London's Stage, a Beloved Classic Finds New Life, and a Young Actress Finds Her Voice
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‘Princess Mononoke’ 4K IMAX Re-Release: Studio Ghibli Classic Returns to Big Screen
Princess Mononoke returns to theaters in a 4K IMAX re-release for Studio Ghibli’s 40th anniversary, offering fans a chance to
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Cynthia Erivo to Star in ‘Karoshi’ Action Thriller with Teo Yoo: Samurai Twist in Corporate Setting
Cynthia Erivo joins Teo Yoo in Lionsgate’s ‘Karoshi,’ a corporate thriller with a samurai twist, directed by Takashi Doscher
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Japanese Toyojiro Ramen Restaurant Owner Offers £660 Bounty For Customers Who Left One-Star Reviews
A Kyoto ramen shop owner sparked outrage after placing a bounty on critics, issuing threats, then deleting posts and apologizing
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‘Sakamoto Days’: This Retired Hitman is Netflix’s Most Overpowered Anime Dad
Retired assassin Taro Sakamoto swaps guns for groceries in Netflix's hit anime Sakamoto Days
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10 Heartbreaking Asian Romance Movies To Watch This Valentine’s Day
From 'Past Lives' to 'Your Name', ditch the rom-coms this Valentine’s Day for 10 Asian romantic dramas that will leave
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Kanye West’s Controversial Grammys Stunt With Bianca Censori Costs Him $20 Million Tokyo Dome Deal
Kanye West lost a $20M Tokyo Dome deal after backlash over his Grammys stunt with Bianca Censori, facing criticism in
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BIGBANG’s G-Dragon Dominates, BLACKPINK’s Jennie Breaks Kpop Records at Melon Music Awards 2025
Jennie and G-Dragon made history at the 2025 Melon Music Awards—Jennie as the first soloist to win Record of the
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Bowen Yang Set to Exit ‘Saturday Night Live’
The Emmy-nominated breakout star will take his final bow this Saturday, coinciding with a special episode hosted by his 'Wicked'
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D-Day: The ‘unsung’ Chinese heroes whose story was nearly lost forever
From Hong Kong to Normandy: Reclaiming the story of China's forgotten D-Day veterans
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Why the UK Film Industry Is Failing ESEA Talent—and How Milk Tea Films Plans to Fix It
A new development lab called Great Migrations is using genre cinema to break down the systemic barriers facing East and
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Lucy Liu Says ‘Rosemead’ Allowed Her to Return to the “Beautiful Poetry of Mandarin”
Lucy Liu says returning to Mandarin in 'Rosemead' helped her reconnect with Chinese identity while addressing mental health stigma in
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‘Homecoming’: Tottenham Hotspur Releases Son Heung-Min Farewell Documentary
Tottenham Hotspur has released a documentary chronicling Son Heung-min’s historic journey at the club, from record-breaking striker to emotional Homecoming
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‘Oh Mary!’: Simu Liu to Make Broadway Debut in February
Simu Liu will make his Broadway debut in 'Oh, Mary!' starting Feb. 3, playing “Mary’s Teacher” through April 21 at
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Shiori Ito Calls Japan Debut of Sexual Assault Film ‘Black Box Diaries’ Her “Most Reactive Screening”
'Black Box Diaries' arrives in Japan after delays, with Shiori Ito detailing changes to protect identities and address permissions and
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‘Shang-Chi’ Co-Stars Simu Liu, Fala Chen Reunite as 2026 Unforgettable Co-Chairs
Simu Liu and Fala Chen reunite after 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' to co-chair Unforgettable 2026, featuring
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