All Asia articles – Page 374
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NewsNew Sion Sono disaster drama Land Of Hope gets backing from UK's Third Window Films
The latest film from Japanese director Sion Sono has attracted a roster of domestic and international investment as the acclaimed auteur’s profile continues to rise.
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Korea's CJ CGV and Lotte add new cinemas in Vietnam
South Korea’s two leading exhibitors CJ CGV and Lotte Cinema are adding steam to their launches into Vietnam, a market of increasing interest in the region.
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FeaturesZhang Yimou
The Flowers Of War director tells John Hazelton about balancing the Eastern and Western elements of one of China’s biggest-ever productions.
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NewsMaureen Barron to replace Tania Chambers at Screen NSW
Maureen Barron has been appointed chief executive of Screen NSW and will return to her hometown of Sydney from Brisbane to take up the role on Feb 27.
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NewsFlying Swords leads nominations for Asian Film Awards
Tsui Hark’s Flying Swords Of Dragon Gate scooped the highest number of nominations for this year’s Asian Film Awards (AFAs), with seven nods in all, including best film, best director and best actor (Chen Kun).
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NewsCinedigm to help Aussie indie cinemas move to digital
A virtual print fee (VPF) agreement appears close to becoming a reality for Australia’s independent exhibitors with the news that US-based Cinedigm Digital Cinema has agreed to act as the intermediary between them and the major Hollywood studios.
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NewsKen Watanabe stars in documentary on Japan recovery
Actor Ken Watanabe will appear in a documentary chronicling recovery efforts in the wake of Japan’s March 11 catastrophe.
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NewsThe Iron Lady hits big in Australia
The success of The Iron Lady in Australia means it will be rolled out onto another 30 screens in the next few weeks, starting from today.
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NewsChina’s Youku signs content deal with 20th Century Fox
Deal covers 250 titles both new releases and from the Fox library.
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NewsCelestial Tiger appoints Miller as president and COO
Former Sony Pictures Television executive Todd Miller has been appointed as president and chief operating officer of newly-formed Asian media company Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE).
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HAF unveils record line-up of 32 projects
The Hong Kong Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) has unveiled an expanded line-up of 32 projects for this year’s edition (March 19-21), which is bolstered by a couple of new international tie-ups.
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English-language Lost For Words starts shooting in Hong Kong
Stanley J. Orzel’s English-language romantic drama Lost For Words started shooting this week in Hong Kong.
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NewsChinese box office up by 30% in 2011
The Chinese box office total gross reached $2.06bn (RMB13 billion) in 2011, up around 30% from 2010. Compared to the 61% growth rate in 2010, the 2011 growth shows some slowdown.
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NewsLionsgate teams with Celestial, Saban Capital for Asian distribution
Lionsgate is partnering with Celestial Pictures and Saban Capital to launch an independent Asian media company focused on branded pay TV channels, content creation, and distribution across Asia.
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NewsSector 7 becomes highest grossing Korean film in China
Cosmetic surgery rom-com 200 Pounds Beauty formerly held the record for highest grossing Korean film released in China.
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NewsPCCW, Abundance and Tomson announced new Asian talent business
Hong Kong’s telecom and media conglomerate PCCW, producer Terence Chang’s Abundance Entertainment and Tomson International Entertainment are setting up a joint venture Asian talent business, ATN Talent Management Ltd.
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FeaturesIndia rises
Shooting in India is becoming much easier thanks to a group of savvy service companies helping foreign productions navigate the country’s notorious red tape. Meenakshi Shedde reports
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FeaturesChina's newest stars
Village Roadshow’s Ellen Eliasoph and Greg Basser reveal the details of their United Artists-style production and distribution venture in China, which will see them working with talent including Zhang Ziyi, Stephen Chow, Chen Daming — and Keanu Reeves.