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Mostly unseen footage shows the crazy year building world’s first Disneyland
The new documentary Disneyland Handcrafted on Disney+ reveals just how fragile the creation of California’s Disneyland was.
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Fame and celebrity
Brooklyn Beckham’s IG attack on parents spotlights celebrity name trademarks
27 Jan 2026 - 9:15PM
Asian cinema: Korean films
The 10 most successful Korean art-house films of all time
27 Jan 2026 - 4:15PM
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American cinema
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Send Help: Rachel McAdams leads bloody island survival satire
McAdams has a ball as an office drone stranded on a desert island with her boss in this entertaining horror/black comedy from Sam Raimi.
27 Jan 2026 - 1:37AM
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Rachel McAdams in a still from Send Help (category IIB), directed by Sam Raimi and co-starring Dylan O’Brien. Photo: 20th Century Studios
Hollywood
Breaking into Hollywood was a slog. Ally Pankiw wants to make it easier for you
Ally Pankiw set up Breadcrumbs to give up-and-coming women directors the on-set experience needed to break into a male-dominated industry.
27 Jan 2026 - 1:22PM
Asian cinema: Chinese films
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Gezhi Town: Chinese war drama with Xiao Zhan dares to entertain
Civilians try to fend off Japanese soldiers in this thrilling drama that focuses on character dynamics rather than patriotic grandstanding.
26 Jan 2026 - 7:15PM
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Tourism
How Seoul became the world’s esports capital and attracts fans from across Asia
Tickets at venues like LCK Arena sell out fast as fans travel to South Korea’s capital to see the best play games such as League of Legends.
25 Jan 2026 - 9:15PM
People get ready to watch a League of Legends match at LCK Arena at LoL Park in Seoul, South Korea. Photo: visitkorea.or.kr
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
3 of Hong Kong martial arts legend Alexander Fu Sheng’s more unusual movies
Chinatown Kid, The Deadly Breaking Sword and Treasure Hunters saw Fu taking on more varied projects than his usual Shaolin kung fu films.
25 Jan 2026 - 9:59PM
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K-drama news
Latest K-drama casting news about Shin Min-a, Ha Ji-won and more
Shin Min-a is looking at a role in Wed Thu Fri, possibly with Lee Jin-wook, while Ha Ji-won is considering an offer to appear in Affair Hunter.
24 Jan 2026 - 7:15PM
American cinema
How Anna May Wong fought stereotypes in 1937 film Daughter of Shanghai
Anna May Wong’s role in Daughter of Shanghai was one of the Chinese-American actress’ favourites. We look at why this B-movie stands out.
23 Jan 2026 - 7:15PM
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Social media
Guilty of doomscrolling? Meet the YouTube stars telling you to log off
On YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, influencers like Olivia ‘Unplugged’ Yokubonis and CatGPT are urging doomscrollers to unplug and reset.
23 Jan 2026 - 5:15PM
Are you stuck in a doomscrolling loop? Influencers like Olivia Unplugged and CatGPT say they can help you break the habit. Photo: Shutterstock
World of performing arts
Chiselled abs and sex positivity: Magic Mike Live to heat up New York
Featuring ripped male dancers, the stage spin-off of Channing Tatum’s Magic Mike film franchise is a ‘dance spectacular with a sexy twist’.
23 Jan 2026 - 12:15PM
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What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, January 23-25
A huge wellness expo, a luxury pop-up bar, a reimagined classic holiday ballet and more await Hongkongers this weekend.
27 Jan 2026 - 11:05AM
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Sundance Film Festival
What’s in store for the final Sundance Film Festival at Park City?
Chloe Zhao will be among the honorees at the 2026 edition, the first without its founder Robert Redford and last before it moves to Boulder.
23 Jan 2026 - 5:47AM
United States
Sinners breaks all-time Oscars record with 16 nominations
Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic breaks the 14-nomination mark set by All About Eve, Titanic and La La Land.
23 Jan 2026 - 10:45AM
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Michael B. Jordan (centre right) stars in Sinners. Photo: TNS
Korean drama reviews
No Tail to Tell: Kim Hye-yoon, Lomon lead lively fantasy romcom K-drama
Bright, lively and fun, fantasy K-drama No Tail to Tell follows a self-centred nine-tailed fox demon who clashes with a star football player.
22 Jan 2026 - 7:15PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s Michelle Yeoh nominated for worst actress Razzie
Three years after her historic Oscar win, Michelle Yeoh faces competition from Natalie Portman and Ariana DeBose for the dubious honour.
23 Jan 2026 - 10:45AM
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Asian cinema
Why M+ and Chanel are bringing rare Asian avant-garde films to Mubi
Streaming platform Mubi teams up with Hong Kong’s M+ museum and Chanel to put the spotlight on 10 films, including a John Woo short.
22 Jan 2026 - 4:51PM
John Woo in a still from “Dead Knot” (1969), which is streaming on Mubi as part of its partnership with M+ and Chanel.
American cinema
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Mercy: Chris Pratt battles a virtual judge in flawed AI courtroom thriller
Chris Pratt plays a detective accused of murder who has 90 minutes to clear his name in this ‘screenlife’ thriller that fluffs its third act.
22 Jan 2026 - 1:00AM
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Korean drama reviews
Undercover Miss Hong: Park Shin-hye tackles corruption in workplace K-drama
Park plays a financial investigator infiltrating a corrupt firm in Undercover Miss Hong, a ’90s-set drama that also tackles gender equality.
21 Jan 2026 - 9:15PM
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TV shows and streaming video
‘Age of barbarism’: how Made in Korea shows country’s dark 1970s underbelly
Director Woo Min-ho explains why he chose 1970s South Korea to explore themes of power, corruption and ambition for his first TV series.
21 Jan 2026 - 6:23PM
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Can This Love Be Translated?: Kim Seon-ho, Go Youn-jung in globetrotting romance
Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung star in this globetrotting Korean drama that mixes genres at the expense of the core plot.
21 Jan 2026 - 1:38PM
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Kim Seon-ho (left) as Joo Ho-jin and Go Youn-jung as Cha Mu-hee in a still from “Can This Love Be Translated?” Photo: No Ju-han/Netflix
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
Ciao UFO wins best picture in 2025 Hong Kong Film Critics Society awards
Nostalgic drama Ciao UFO scoops top prize, while Louis Koo (Behind the Shadows) and Fish Liew (Someone Like Me) pick up best actor awards.
20 Jan 2026 - 11:38AM
American cinema
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Primate: 47 Meters Down director back for a bloody killer ape slasher
This Johannes Roberts film about a chimp that goes on the attack after contracting rabies relies on low-brow gore, and not much else.
19 Jan 2026 - 9:15PM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
Why did the Hong Kong Film Awards drop 4 eligible films from its 2026 list?
The four films missing from the provisional list feature actors or themes unpopular with authorities in Hong Kong and mainland China, say industry insiders.
19 Jan 2026 - 9:39PM
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