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The Academy’s Bill Kramer and Lynette Howell Taylor to Attend Tokyo Film Festival
The Academy's leadership team, including Bill Kramer and Lynette Howell Taylor, are set to attend a number of events at the 2026 Tokyo Film Festival.
Iranian Filmmaker Majid Majidi Denounces U.S. War as ‘Midday Meal’ Emerges as Busan Fest Standout
Majid Majidi says he nearly skipped the 2026 Busan Film Festival, but ultimately decided to attend so that he could speak out about the Iran War.
Stephen Chow’s ‘Shaolin Soccer’ Spinoff ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Sets U.S. Release After Dominating China’s Summer Box Office
The ‘Shaolin Soccer’ spinoff opens Oct. 23 in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Ireland, with a new English dub featuring Chow, Jimmy O. Yang and MC Jin.
Korean Content Giant CJ ENM, Middle Eastern Broadcaster MBC Strike Streaming Deal
The agreement, announced at Mipcom, will bring a TVing-branded hub to Shahid, with simultaneous Korean series releases across the Middle East and North Africa and an exclusive broadcast window on MBC4.
‘Sumo: Spirit Weighs Nothing’ Takes Us Inside Rituals and Sacrifice to Make the “Normal Dudes” of Japan’s Ancient Sport Relatable (Exclusive Clip and Chat)
Documentary film 'Sumo: Spirit Weighs Nothing' explores the Japanese sport.
Tokyo Film Festival Reveals Full 2026 Lineup
The Tokyo Film Festival has revealed its full lineup for the 2026 edition.
Disney+ Strikes Streaming Bundle and Content-Sharing Deal With Indonesia’s Vidio
Disney+ is joining forces with Indonesia’s leading streamer Vidio, creating a new local subscription bundle and content-sharing partnership.
Tokyo Film Festival to Honor Mohammad Rasoulof and Mipo O With Kurosawa Akira Award
The Tokyo International Film Festival will honor filmmakers Mohammad Rasoulof and Mipo O with its 2026 Kurosawa Akira Award.
‘The Remarried Empress’ Special Look: Shin Min-a, Ju Ji-hoon Preview Disney+’s Lavish K-Drama
Disney+ unveils a behind-the-scenes look at ‘The Remarried Empress,’ starring Shin Min-a, Ju Ji-hoon, Lee Jong-suk and Lee Se-young.
Alfonso Cuarón to Make First Korea Visit for Busan Film Festival
The two-time Oscar winner will give a master class and support the Asian premiere of his son Jonás Cuarón's new feature ‘Campeón Gabacho.’