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'One Piece' producer Tetsu Fujimura breaks down how Japanese IP from manga, anime, and games is fueling Hollywood adaptations and reshaping global entertainment
Film & TV
Israeli legal drama Your Honor is being adapted for China, marking the first Israeli scripted series remake there
'The Greatest Hits' features music from Nelly Furtado, The Cure, Beach House, Roxy Music, and more
Lea Salonga joins H.E.R. and Liza Soberano in DreamWorks’ 'Forgotten Island,' a Filipino myth-inspired film celebrating Asian storytelling
Japan
Johnny Depp meets Minamata survivor Shinobu Sakamoto in Tokyo, marking an emotional moment that reconnects the actor with the real
Brighton & Hove Albion apologises to Chinese fans after a social media post featuring Kaoru Mitoma and WWII soldier Hiroo
Shōgun Season 2 begins filming in Jan 2026 with a 10-year time jump, new cast, and “unprecedented battle sequences”
Japan will be the 2026 Country of Honour at Cannes’ Marché du Film (May 12–20), spotlighting animation, genre cinema, and
Rachel Michiko Whitney’s Yonsei explores four generations of Japanese American history, reclaiming silence through storytelling and film
Speaking Out: The Unusual Courage of a Survivor in Japan's Silent Struggle
From Iron Maiden to Iron Lady, Sanae Taichi becomes Japan's first female PM
Indonesian man accused of killing family claims One Piece “scolded” him, sparking outrage and debate over mental health and media
The renowned Japanese director's latest film, set in the near future, follows a couple who choose to raise a state-of-the-art
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The finger‑heart and V sign are a staple of K‑pop selfies — but new demonstrations show high‑res photos plus AI
Park Chan-wook defends art-politics fusion at Cannes 2026 opener: "No film disqualified for politics."
The Venice Best Actress winner will portray Hollywood’s first Chinese American star in a new film exploring her battles against
The martial arts icon reflects on his first Hollywood leading role and the enduring presence of the young music star
The Oscar-winning director has recruited Bradley Cooper, Ayo Edebiri, and Werner Herzog for his upcoming deep-sea family adventure.
Michelle Yeoh stars in This Is My Time, her first Chinese-language film in years, blending comedy and commentary on ageing,
Samsung hits a $1 trillion valuation as Dua Lipa files a $15M lawsuit, alleging unauthorized use of her image in
Simu Liu credits his success to “10% being too stubborn to give up, and 90%, the most amazing support system”