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Who is Seo In-guk, star of Netflix K-drama Boyfriend on Demand?
From his musical beginnings to his breakout role in Reply 1997 to his turn in Boyfriend on Demand, Seo In-guk stands out for his versatility.
14 Mar 2026 - 4:15PM
TV shows and streaming video
Scarpetta stars Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis open up on new crime series
14 Mar 2026 - 4:15AM
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American cinema
Sinners vs One Battle After Another - who will take best film at the Oscars?
13 Mar 2026 - 6:15PM
Hong Kong celebrities and icons
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From TVB queen to YouTube star, how Carol ‘Dodo’ Cheng does it all
Hong Kong icon Carol “Dodo” Cheng has worn many hats – actor, television host, content creator – continually reinventing herself across five decades.
13 Mar 2026 - 8:15AM
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Carol “Dodo” Cheng at an interview with the SCMP in 2004. We examine the Hong Kong star’s journey from actor to content creator on YouTube. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
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Gamer Girls: Angela Yuen leads beguiling Hong Kong esports drama
This engaging tale of an all-female esports team delivers an underdog story with a light touch and punches well above its modest budget.
11 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM
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TV shows and streaming video
Steve Carell returns to TV comedy as a well-meaning dad in HBO series Rooster
The series, created by Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses, is Carell’s first outright television comedy since leaving The Office in 2011.
11 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
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American cinema
12 new Hollywood movies to watch in spring 2026, from Toy Story 5 to Michael
The Mandalorian and Grogu, Mortal Kombat II and The Devil Wears Prada 2 join Toy Story 5 and others in our list of exciting coming releases.
11 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM
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Woody, voiced by Tom Hanks, and Buzz Lightyear, voiced by Tim Allen, in a still from Toy Story 5. The return of Pixar’s flagship franchise is among a slate of Hollywood films coming to Hong Kong cinemas in the next few months of 2026. Photo: Pixar
American cinema
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Project Hail Mary: Ryan Gosling is stranded in dull Martian clone
Ryan Gosling plays an astronaut on a mission to save Earth in this film directed by The Lego Movie’s Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.
10 Mar 2026 - 9:00PM
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American cinema
How Hoppers star Piper Curda hopes to inspire people in Pixar’s new film
Curda says she hopes her character’s determination to save animals rubs off on viewers of Daniel Chong’s environmentally friendly animation.
10 Mar 2026 - 5:11PM
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Korean drama reviews
Still Shining: Park Jin-young, Kim Min-ju in slow-burn romance K-drama
Starring Got7’s Park Jin-young and ex-Iz*one member Kim Min-ju, Still Shining is an appealing concept but is yet to reward viewers’ patience.
9 Mar 2026 - 5:15PM
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American cinema
With Hoppers, Pixar is back with a new idea. Will audiences bite?
Pixar bets on Daniel Chong’s latest film Hoppers to break through in a box office dominated by sequels and reboots.
9 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
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King George and Mabel Beaver in Disney and Pixar’s Hoppers. Photo: Pixar
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
This Hong Kong martial arts movie pioneered the superhero team in Chinese cinema
The Five Venoms launched the iconic run of the Venom Mob, a group of actors brought together by Chang Cheh that appeared in various films.
8 Mar 2026 - 5:15PM
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TV shows and streaming video
Ahead of One Piece season 2 release, stars look to season 3 and beyond
Jacob Gibson, Emily Rudd, Iñaki Godoy and Charithra Chandran talk about keeping the show going, battle scenes and more.
8 Mar 2026 - 4:15PM
TV shows and streaming video
‘People can tell us apart’: Bridgerton’s Katie Leung on her acting journey
The Scotland-born actress of Hong Kong Chinese descent reveals which TVB shows she grew up watching and how she fell into acting.
8 Mar 2026 - 12:45PM
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K-drama news
Latest K-drama casting news about Lee Jong-suk, Song Kang and more
Lee will star in Iseop’s Romance, Song and Kim may reunite in White Scandal, and Jung Kyung-ho will lead Unshakeable Forties’ Romance.
7 Mar 2026 - 5:15PM
Lee Jong-suk in a still from the unreleased 2026 Disney+ K-drama The Remarried Empress. The Korean actor has also been cast as the star of upcoming chaebol drama Iseop’s Romance. Photo: Disney+
American cinema
Why anarchist thriller V for Vendetta, 20 this month, is as relevant as ever
Political dissent, societal control, a devastating virus: 20 years on, V for Vendetta looks less like a film than a prescient warning.
6 Mar 2026 - 5:15PM
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Korean drama reviews
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Boyfriend on Demand: AI dating K-drama with Jisoo is too conventional
Blackpink singer stars opposite Seo In-guk as woman dating AI-generated men in a show hampered by its adherence to the K-drama romcom model.
6 Mar 2026 - 4:00PM
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Korean drama reviews
Siren’s Kiss: Wi Ha-joon investigates Park Min-young in dry prime-time soap
K-drama Siren’s Kiss borrows liberally from the soap opera playbook, but it lacks the humour that lifted similar shows like The Penthouse.
5 Mar 2026 - 9:15PM
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Park Min-young in a still from Siren’s Kiss, a soapy thriller about fine art, insurance fraud and mysterious deaths.
Korean drama reviews
The Practical Guide to Love: Han Ji-min leads dating K-drama with no spark
Park Sung-hoon and Lee Ki-taek play potential suitors for Han’s young professional in this show where compatibility seems to trump chemistry.
5 Mar 2026 - 6:15PM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
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Girlfriends: Fish Liew and Jennifer Yu reunite for tender lesbian romance
Tracy Choi’s semi-autobiographical, episodic drama gives an intimate portrait of a woman searching for her place at different stages of life.
4 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
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Ultimate Revenge: Hong Kong crime thriller is all brawn and no brains
Loud, action-packed and completely chaotic, Terry Ng’s Ultimate Revenge is packed with thrills but fails to deliver on plot.
4 Mar 2026 - 5:56PM
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TV shows and streaming video
From Heated Rivalry to Two Strangers, how romcoms are taking over TV and theatre
A clutch of new romantic comedies are warming hearts this winter across various media. But why are they proving so popular?
3 Mar 2026 - 6:15PM
Tom Blyth (left) and Emily Bader in a scene from People We Meet on Vacation. Photo: AP
American cinema
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Hoppers: Pixar’s new animation is a hilarious, heartfelt animal Avatar
Pixar’s Hoppers sees a young animal-lover use secret technology to pilot a robot beaver to recruit real ones and stop a construction project.
3 Mar 2026 - 1:00AM
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Asian cinema: Japanese films
Who is Hikari, the Japanese director behind Beef and Rental Family?
The filmmaker talks about her journey from Osaka to Hollywood and how her new film with Fraser as a fake dad was inspired by her childhood.
2 Mar 2026 - 6:15PM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
Love ‘A Better Tomorrow’? The Hong Kong director and film that inspired it
Patrick Lung Kong was known for films that imparted moral lessons. We look at ‘The Story of a Discharged Prisoner’ and ‘Teddy Girls’.
1 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM
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