WikiLeaks: China’s future leader prefers Hollywood over Chinese films
China's vice-president is a big fan of Hollywood's World War II movie but says many top Chinese films are "not worth...
On the Prowl in Jakarta After Dark
"Belkibolang" is a compilation of nine short films and collected scenes created by young, up-and-coming Indonesian directors. The title - a...
Michelle Yeoh meets Suu Kyi to discuss film
Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh recently discussed the lead role in a new film about recently released pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu...
Australia’s rising interest in Japanese cinema
Besides the more internationally acclaimed pictures, precious few Japanese films actually make it to Australian cinemas. That could be one of...
Independents’ survival means knowing movie audiences
When the Regal Majestic Stadium 20 in Silver Spring added an Imax screen last month, some independent theater owners sighed, others...
Lights, Action and… Genesis or RED ONE camera?
Panavision's Genesis and the independently made RED ONE are currently two of the hottest digital cameras around. DGA Quartely asked directors...
Comcast Introduces Cinema Asian America on Demand
Comcast Corp., a provider of entertainment, information, and communication products and services, announced the launch of Cinema Asian America. It is...
Domestic Films Dominate November Korean Box Office
Foreign films performed poorly at the Korean box office in November according to the Korean Film Council. Skyline, a sci-fi film...
China’s investment in silver screen
Chinese firms are now speeding up their internationalisation and strengthening ties with their peers across the Pacific through direct investment in...
Kaitan City wins Grand Prize Lino Brocka Award
Kumakiri Kazuyoshi's "Sketches of Kaitan City" from Japan won the Grand Prize Lina Brocka Award at the 12th Cinemanila International Film...
FFI committee chief resigns from post
The committee chair of the 2010 Indonesian Film Festival (FFI), Niniek L. Karim, announced her resignation Friday night, three days before...
How Funny has last laugh at JIFFest
Deddy Mizwar's How Funny (Our Country Is) has been awarded Best Indonesian Feature at the 12th Jakarta International Film Festival (JIFFest,...