Asia
Thailand Launches Bangkok International Content Market in Bid to Become “Content Hub of Asia”
The Creative Economy Agency’s inaugural three-day Bangkok International Content Market, running July 20-22, will court more than 80 global investors.
‘Obsession,’ ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ Lead BIFAN’s International Competition Selection
The 30th edition of BIFAN, South Korea’s premier genre festival running July 2-12, has unveiled a main competition.
Na Hong-jin’s Record-Selling Cannes Monster Movie ‘Hope’ Sets September Theatrical Release
Hope, Na Hong-jin’s first feature in roughly a decade, lands in U.S. theaters Sept. 9 via Neon after a buzzy Cannes premiere.
‘Warrior Cats’ Animated Series Secures Director and Showrunner
Warrior Cats animated TV series based on Erin Hunter novels gets greenlight, with A.C.Bradley and Rodrigo Blaas as showrunner, director.
Shanghai Film Festival Unveils Competition Section Packed With World Premieres
Tony Leung Chiu-wai heads the main competition jury for the 28th edition of the Shanghai Film Festival, running June 12-21.
Shanghai Film Festival to Open With Derek Yee, Keane T.K. Wong’s Psychological Drama ‘Afterpiece’
Derek Yee and newcomer Keane T.K. Wong’s Hong Kong psychological drama Afterpiece will world-premiere June 12 at the Shanghai Film Festival.
Crunchyroll Anime Awards: ‘My Hero Academia’ Named Anime of the Year, ‘Demon Slayer’ Takes Best Film
My Hero Academia was named anime of the year and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle named best film at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.
Netflix Expands Japan Slate With Deals for 20 NHK Dramas, Nippon TV’s ‘Monday Late Show’
Netflix’s deal with Japan’s public broadcaster, NHK, marks a notable expansion of its Japanese drama lineup.
J-pop Trio Number_i Signs With Atlantic Records, Working on New Music Out Later This Year
J-pop trio Number_i has signed with Atlantic Records for U.S. representation.
Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’: First Reactions From the Premiere
Na Hong-jin launched his feature Hope at the Cannes Film Festival and immediately after the premiere, the film has generated buzz as a genre classic.