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Japanese actor Ryo Yoshizawa, who broke into his neighbour’s home while drunk on December 30, has been let go from his contract with Asahi Breweries. Photo: Instagram/@oryojapon
Asian cinema: Japanese films

Star face of low-alcohol beer fired over ‘unacceptable’ drunken escapade

Ryo Yoshizawa, who broke into his neighbour’s home while drunk on December 30, has had his contract with Asahi Breweries terminated.

Korean drama reviews

When the Stars Gossip: Lee Min-ho, Gong Hyo-jin in space station romcom

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American cinema

What comeback? The Substance director hails Demi Moore after Golden Globe

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Fame and celebrity

Zendaya and Tom Holland engaged, sources say, after her Globes ring display

When actress was seen wearing it at Golden Globes, the secret was out: Holland gave her a 5-carat diamond engagement ring from UK jeweller.

Zendaya wears the engagement ring at the Golden Globes. Photo:Getty Images via AFP
Zendaya wears the engagement ring at the Golden Globes. Photo:Getty Images via AFP
TV shows and streaming video

The diaspora talent that thrives in Asia, and a chance for global exposure

Producers in Asia and North America collaborate on projects to give global exposure to Asian actors, including some born in the West.

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American cinema

The Brutalist, Emilia Perez and Shogun win big at Golden Globes

Musical Emilia Perez and drama The Brutalist win best film awards, TV’s Shogun has a great night, Baby Reindeer and Demi Moore win too.

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American cinema

The Brutalist wins, and Demi Moore – Golden Globes as they happened

Musical Emilia Perez and The Brutalist take the top movie awards, Shogun, Hacks and Baby Reindeer the top TV prizes, Demi Moore honoured too.

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Selena Gomez in a still from Emilia Perez, the biggest winner at this year’s Golden Globes, with 4 wins. Photo: Netflix via AP
Selena Gomez in a still from Emilia Perez, the biggest winner at this year’s Golden Globes, with 4 wins. Photo: Netflix via AP
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

4 notable Monkey King adaptations in Hong Kong cinema. One stars Donnie Yen

We recall Journey to the West film adaptations, from Stephen Chow’s turn in the title role to one in which Donnie Yen plays the Monkey King.

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Chinese culture

5 martial arts films that feature the snake style of Shaolin kung fu

From an early Jackie Chan film to Kung Fu Panda and The Karate Kid, here are five movies where snake kung fu appears.

American cinema

‘I don’t have time for my dream’: Hollywood film crews fight to survive

Hollywood film crews face uncertainty as production moves to other US states or abroad, AI replaces workers and diversity takes a back seat.

Film crews in Hollywood are dealing with a dwindling job market as productions move overseas and AI chips away at their duties. The actors’ and writers’ strikes didn’t help. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
K-drama news

K-drama casting news about Jung So-min, Ahn Jae-hong and more

Jung So-min and Choi Woo-shik are considering roles in Would You Marry Me, while Ahn Jae-hong was approached for Signal season 2.

Jung So-min, (pictured in a still from Love Next Door) has been offered a role in Would You Marry Me alongside Choi Woo-shik. Photo: tvN
Jung So-min, (pictured in a still from Love Next Door) has been offered a role in Would You Marry Me alongside Choi Woo-shik. Photo: tvN
TV shows and streaming video

Breaking Bad house is up for sale if you have US$4 million to spare

Single-storey house in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where Walter White lived and which has become a magnet for TV show’s fans, is on the market.

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European cinema

Latest Wallace & Gromit movie’s creators on why it’s ‘a bit meta’

As Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl hits Netflix, its British creators talk technology and tying things together with a wicked penguin.

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TV shows and streaming video

Why Meghan Markle’s new Netflix show could be ‘clean slate’ for duchess

With Love, Meghan, and her return to social media, could be the Duchess of Sussex’s way of ‘signalling a new era’, say PR experts.

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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex in Colombia in 2024. Photo: TNS
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | Meet Dayo Wong, stand-up comedy icon and Hong Kong box office king

The star of The Last Dance has had a tumultuous rise to the top, with a string of failed films but a stellar stand-up career under his belt.

Dayo Wong in a still from The Last Dance. Photo: Emperor Motion Pictures
Dayo Wong in a still from The Last Dance. Photo: Emperor Motion Pictures
Korean drama reviews

The Tale of Lady Ok midseason recap: Lim Ji-yeon matures

While the drama set in Korea’s Joseon dynasty continues to impress with its fresh story, it’s the protagonist’s evolution that is compelling.

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American cinema

What to expect from Hollywood in 2025: James Bond casting, new Superman

From new Jurassic Park and Avatar films to Korean blockbusters and A-listers in horror movies, here are 9 box office predictions for 2025.

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Korean drama reviews

Review | Love Your Enemy: home is where the heart is in comforting romcom K-drama

The strict adherence to the genre blueprint in this romcom starring Ju Ji-hoon and Jung Yu-mi makes this Korean drama easy to watch.

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Ju Ji-hoon as Seok Ji-won (left) and Jung Yu-mi as Yoon Ji-won in a still from Disney+ K-drama Love Your Enemy.
Ju Ji-hoon as Seok Ji-won (left) and Jung Yu-mi as Yoon Ji-won in a still from Disney+ K-drama Love Your Enemy.
Korean drama reviews

Who Is She, spirited Miss Granny remake, adds body swap to the mix

While not as well acted as the original Miss Granny film by Squid Game’s Hwang Dong-hyuk, fantasy comedy Who Is She is an engaging watch.

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Korean drama reviews

Review | The Fiery Priest 2, childish follow-up that trades logic for pratfalls

The main characters from season 1 return in crime-fighting comedy sequel that is hit and miss, the jokes not making up for its inane story.

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TV shows and streaming video

Avicii documentary director on capturing the man behind the decks

Director Henrik Burman talks about chronicling the life of the Swedish DJ-producer, who died six years ago at the age of 28.

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The director of the documentary “Avicii - I’m Tim,” talks about telling the story of the famous DJ (above) who died in 2018. Photo: AP
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Behind the scenes of classic 1987 movie The Last Emperor in photos

Wu Tao, a Beijing born student who had never acted before, played Pu Yi at age 14. Peter O’Toole took the role as his tutor quite literally, and started teaching Wu some basic acting techniques beginning with their first scene together. Photo: Basil Pao
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