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Singapore’s hand-drawn feature The Violinist wins the Cristal Award for Best Feature Film at Annecy 2026, alongside the SACEM music prize
Film & TV
BTS’ long-awaited return to U.S. late night TV hits turbulence after a controversial backstage joke sparks fan backlash — just
Singapore
Nine-year-old Singaporean Ivory Chia makes AACA history as the youngest-ever winner, leading a standout night for Asian talent at the
Singapore invests S$200M to nurture film and TV talent through IMDA’s Talent Accelerator Programme, offering mentorships, co-production support, and global
Record-breaking ticket sales and star power define SGIFF 2025, as Shu Qi’s 'Girl' opens the festival and sold-out screenings signal
SGIFF GM Jeremy Chua says the festival aims to be a “stepping stone” for Asian directors, spotlighting emerging voices beyond
Michelle Yeoh and Jon M. Chu return to Singapore for Wicked: For Good, thrilling fans with nostalgia, Asian pride and
SGIFF 2025 spotlights female filmmakers and global voices with over 120 films, led by Shu Qi’s Girl and tributes to
CinemaWorld launches CinemaSHORT YouTube channel, spotlighting bold Asian stories and emerging filmmakers beyond the festival circuit
Yeo Siew Hua’s Stranger Eyes is Singapore’s Oscars entry, a psychological drama on surveillance, identity, and grief
JJ Lin teams up with Jackie Chan for their first collab, Skibidi — an upbeat track dropping Aug 27, marking
The Singaporean-born polymath, Chua Lam, celebrated as one of Hong Kong's "four greatest talents" and a global authority on Chinese
Playwright Joel Tan is breaking borders from Singapore to London, moving audiences with works like Scenes from a Repatriation and
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Japan’s youngest female mayor, Shoko Kawata, sparks national debate over maternity leave, highlighting challenges for women in politics, gender equality,
Studio Ghibli classics return to UK and Ireland cinemas as Kiki’s Delivery Service launches a new IMAX rollout. Gkids brings
Arizona school superintendent candidate Kimberly Yee condemns a stereotypically Asian digital ad targeting her as “overt racism,” blaming GOP rival
Crunchyroll founder Kun Gao launches AniBiz, the first dedicated B2B marketplace for global anime licensing
The breakout star of The Summer I Turned Pretty lands a role in the secretive thriller alongside Gracie Abrams and
The Gravity Falls and Pixar veterans join forces with Tony winner Lea Salonga for a short fantasy film tackling the
From Shrinking to Interior Chinatown, contemporary television frequently reduces mixed-race characters to mere aesthetic window dressing. Addie Tsai explores the
California designates 17 May as Bruce Lee Day, making him the first Chinese American honoured with a state day and