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Despite Mixed Reviews, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Becomes First Film to Hit $1 Billion This Year
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie hits $1 billion worldwide as the first film of 2026, defying critics’ 42% Rotten Tomatoes score with strong audience approval at 88% Popcornmeter.
Tokyo Tourism Hub Begins Issuing On the Spot Fines for Littering in Shibuya
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Inside Manga’s $40 Billion Piracy Problem—And the Race to Fix It
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“Oriental Guy” Slur: Steve Park Exposes Shocking Racism on ‘Friends’ Set
Steve Park called the ‘Friends’ set “toxic,” revealing a racist incident with James Hong in 1997. Speaking out cost him
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Fresh Off the Boat star Randall Park to play SHIELD agent Jimmy Woo in Marvel’s Ant-Man And The Wasp
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British East and Southeast Asian Representation in UK TV: A Deepening Crisis
ESEA creatives face near-total UK TV exclusion, says Rising Waves. Diamond Report shows sharp decline, urging urgent, targeted industry action
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Eastern Silhouettes x London streetwear: SUM LONDON comes to Fitzrovia
SUM LONDON opens its doors to a public viewing of the HOMEBOUND physical collection and fashion film on 13 January
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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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‘Shōgun’ Star Anna Sawai Rumoured to be Cast as Yoko Ono in Sam Mendes’ Beatles Biopic
Anna Sawai, fresh off FX's Shōgun, is eyed for Yoko Ono in Sam Mendes' Beatles biopic series, a major step
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Shiori Ito’s ‘Black Box Diaries’ Nominated for Oscar: First Japanese Documentary to Receive This Honor
Shiori Ito's Black Box Diaries earns Japan's first Oscar nod for a director, amplifying #MeToo in Japan with a powerful
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Hayao Miyazaki Turns 84: From ‘Totoro’ to ‘Spirited Away’ – A Career in Animation
Hayao Miyazaki celebrates his 84th birthday, we take a loook back at the legendary Studio Ghibli co-founder's profound career
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‘Final Fantasy VII Remake’ Director Naoki Hamaguchi: “I Almost Rejected My Dream Job”
Naoki Hamaguchi reflects on 10 years remaking Final Fantasy VII, balancing passion, industry shifts, and evolving gamer expectations
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Shohei Ohtani Makes History (Again) With Third MVP Award
Shohei Ohtani wins NL MVP, his 3rd MVP title, becoming MLB's 2nd dual-league MVP
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Hirokazu Kore-eda’s ‘Asura’ Hits Netflix: A Family Drama Reimagined for a New Generation
Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Asura, a modern take on Like Asura, premieres January 9 on Netflix
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Yuki Kawamura Makes NBA History as Fourth Japanese Player
Yuki Kawamura debuts as the NBA's 4th Japanese player, recording his first assist for the Memphis Grizzlies. At 5'7", his
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‘Black Box Diaries’: Shiori Ito’s Unflinching Look at Sexual Assault in Japan
Resonate sits down with Black Box Diaries journalist Shiori Ito who sheds light on her harrowing film
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‘Black Box Diaries’ Review: Shiori Ito’s Fight for Justice
Shiori Ito's Black Box Diaries transcends the conventional boundaries of documentary filmmaking, emerging as an act of defiance, a searing
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Nobuyo Oyama, Voice of ‘Doraemon’, Dies at 90
Nobuya Oyama voiced Doraemon from 1979 until 2005
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First Look at Amazon’s Live-Action ‘Like A Dragon: Yakuza’ TV Series
Amazon's 'Like A Dragon: Yakuza' TV series unfolds across two time periods: 1996 and 2005, following the life of protagonist
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Eurovision Asia 2026: The World’s Biggest Pop Spectacle Heads to Bangkok
The long-running European musical competition expands into Asian markets with ten countries confirmed for an inaugural November tournament
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‘In Waves’: Netflix Secures Global Rights For Phuong Mai Nguyen’s Animated Romance Film
Netflix secures global rights outside France to Cannes breakout animated romance In Waves, starring Stephanie Hsu and Will Sharpe
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“Hung Like a Chipmunk, Balls to Fight Islam”: Scottish Korean Wears Bacon to Play Cello at Unite the Kingdom Rally
Scottish-Korean cellist Ryan Williams sparked outrage at Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom march in London, as Keir Starmer condemned the
Anime & Manga
Anime Pilgrimages Are Booming With 195% Surge In Comic-Related Travel Across Asia
Anime tourism is booming across Asia, with Trip.com data showing a 195% rise in related travel searches as fans book
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‘The Season’: Hulu Drops First Trailer For Its Hong Kong Revenge Drama TV Series
Hulu has released the first trailer for The Season, a Hong Kong‑set revenge drama starring Jessie Mei Li. The series
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“Sh*t On Me If You Didn’t Like It” Bong Joon Ho Slams ‘Mickey 17’ Critics
Bong Joon Ho takes full responsibility for Mickey 17 with brutal honesty: "So shit on me if you didn't like
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Netflix Premieres Global Romance Series ‘Soul Mate’ Starring Ok Taec-yeon
The ten-part international drama arrived on the streaming platform last week, tracing a decade-long connection across Berlin, Seoul, and Tokyo.
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Kelly Marie Tran Thriller ‘Forge’ Gets May Theatrical Release Date
The film features an ensemble cast investigating the world of counterfeit masterpieces, marking the directorial debut of Jing Ai Ng
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The Eyes of Tony Leung: Why the Legendary Actor Thrives on Letting Go
How Hong Kong’s greatest actor uses silence, a difficult childhood, and a refusal to seek perfection to define global cinema.
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