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An original 1932 cover of the comic Tintin in America by Georges Remi aka Hergé. Photo: AFP

American cinema

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Copyrights on Popeye, Tintin, Singin’ in the Rain start expiring in 2025

The sailor and boy detective can be reproduced without permission from 2025, but some details, like Tintin’s red hair, are still copyrighted.

26 Dec 2024 - 4:33AMvideocam

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

The Hong Kong films released in 2024, ranked from worst to best

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Hong Kong art show homage to Wong Kar-wai asks: can we be happy together?

24 Dec 2024 - 11:15AM

K-drama

Squid Game 2 star on its ‘genius’ writer and ‘living with Gi-hun’

As the Netflix K-drama hit returns for a second season, cast and crew including Lee Jung-jae reflect on show’s impact globally – and on them.

24 Dec 2024 - 7:15AMvideocam

Lee Jung-jae as Gi-hun in a still from Squid Game season two. The first season of the show was a global hit, and expectations are high for the new season. Photo: Netflix

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Asian cinema: Korean films

Review | Hidden Face, a Korean erotic thriller, serves up scandalous fun

This sexy K-movie follows a conductor who sleeps with the replacement player for his cellist fiancée, who seems to have disappeared.

23 Dec 2024 - 1:15PMvideocam

K-drama

Lee Min-ho makes return to TV in Netflix space romcom When the Stars Gossip

The new series, set aboard a space station, boasts a production budget of US$34.5 million and aims to set a new standard for K-dramas.

23 Dec 2024 - 11:15AMvideocam

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United States & Canada

Sexual harassment and assault

Blake Lively accuses Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment, smear campaign

The actress says her co-star waged a campaign to destroy her reputation after she spoke up about his ‘disturbing behaviour’ on the film set.

22 Dec 2024 - 7:31AM

Blake Lively poses for photographers upon arrival at the UK Gala Screening for It ‘Ends with Us in London in August. Photo: AP

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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

3 of John Woo’s lesser known action films, one so violent it was shelved

A triad movie with a young Stephen Chow, a crude war film and a crime caper starring Leslie Cheung. These 3 Woo projects fly under the radar.

22 Dec 2024 - 4:15AMvideocam

K-drama

Actor Ju Ji-hoon on the message of Disney+ K-drama Light Shop

Ju runs a light shop to which other characters are drawn. He recalls the ‘emotion I was experiencing for the first time’ shooting the series.

21 Dec 2024 - 7:15PM

Entertainment

John Lennon’s son Sean Ono remixed album to show his love for his father

John Lennon’s son, who won an Oscar for a short film based on his parents’ song Happy Christmas, has remixed Lennon’s Mind Games album.

21 Dec 2024 - 6:15PMvideocam

Sean Lennon is thriving as steward of his late father John Lennon’s work. Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP

K-drama

Korean drama reviews

The 15 best K-dramas of 2024 ranked, from Queen of Tears to Squid Game 2

From a vigilante thriller to a period political drama, and Korea’s most awaited sequel, here is our pick of the top 15 K-dramas of 2024.

21 Dec 2024 - 7:12AMvideocam

Lee Jung-jae as Seong Gi-hun in a still from Squid Game season 2. Photo: No Ju-han/Netflix

Food & Drink

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, December 20-22

A dance workout to get in shape for the holidays, a charity roast goose feast and a celebration of a Japanese pop duo are among our picks.

20 Dec 2024 - 4:16PMvideocam

Entertainment

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How ‘big sister’ Liza Wang has delighted Hong Kong for over 50 years

Liza Wang, 77, actress, singer and Cantonese opera star, is still performing and releasing new music over half a century since her TV debut.

20 Dec 2024 - 7:19AM

K-drama

Korean drama reviews

Review | Light Shop: mawkish supernatural K-drama of two halves

Despite some clever subterfuge on the part of its creator Kang Full, and some affecting scenes, the show’s narrative lacks proper exposition.

19 Dec 2024 - 8:15PMvideocam

Ju Ji-hoon in a still from Light Shop. Photo: Disney+.

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Are Winner’s Song Min-ho and Korean actress Park Ju-hyun dating?

‘Impossible to verify’ report the K-pop star is dating actress, his agency says. ‘Difficult to confirm’ a relationship, her agency says.

19 Dec 2024 - 12:01PM

Song Min-ho of K-pop group Winner and actress Park Ju-hyun, who are reported to be in a relationship. Photo: Instagram/@korea_fans_panama

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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How filming 298km Hong Kong ultra run was almost as hard as competing

Director talks about the stress of making the Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge documentary and telling its runners’ stories.

20 Dec 2024 - 1:45PMvideocam

Entertainment

The 12 best Asian films of 2024, including The Last Dance

From a Thai tear-jerker to a Korean cross-dressing romcom and a hand-drawn Japanese anime, our pick of the best Asian films of the past year.

19 Dec 2024 - 7:15AMvideocam

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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | The Prosecutor: Donnie Yen literally fights for justice in court drama

The Prosecutor offers great action from Donnie Yen but with its simplistic representation of justice, don’t expect a hard-hitting drama.

18 Dec 2024 - 6:15PMvideocam

Donnie Yen in a still from The Prosecutor.

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Hong Kong culture

From movie villains to TV nice guys, Hong Kong’s original crossover stars

Hollywood actors like Harrison Ford have been hailed for making the move to small-screen roles, but in Hong Kong this is nothing new.

18 Dec 2024 - 7:15AMvideocam

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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | Last Song for You: Natalie Hsu melts hearts in poignant fantasy romance

Natalie Hsu, helped by Ekin Cheng and Mirror’s Ian Chan, shines in this Hong Kong healing drama about memories, regret and lost love.

17 Dec 2024 - 5:48PMvideocam

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American cinema

Being a young actress in Hollywood is exhausting, Florence Pugh says

British star, 28, says ‘there are lines women have to stay within’ in the film industry but that she refuses to fit into stereotypes.

16 Dec 2024 - 3:30PM

Florence Pugh attends the 2023 Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles. Photo: Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

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Fame and celebrity

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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