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Zendaya’s Hollywood reign continues in 2026: what you’ll see her in
Zendaya has a busy year ahead, starring in The Drama with Robert Pattinson, Euphoria, and the latest in the Spider-Man and Dune franchises.
10 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
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Hong Kong celebrities and icons
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‘Not pretty enough’? Joey Yung became a top Cantopop star anyway
10 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 10-12
10 Apr 2026 - 10:45AM
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TV shows and streaming video
Malcolm in the Middle is back – and the family is as crazy as ever
Frankie Muniz rejoins Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek 20 years later as a grown-up Malcolm with a teenage daughter, on Hulu and Disney+.
9 Apr 2026 - 3:15PM
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Frankie Muniz plays an adult Malcolm in Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair, a reboot of the series 20 years after its last episode. Photo: AP
European cinema
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Arco: Annecy winner is a charming Peter Pan-esque sci-fi fable for our times
Featuring voices including Natalie Portman and Mark Ruffalo, Ugo Bienvenu’s directorial debut Arco delivers a powerful ecological message.
8 Apr 2026 - 9:15PM
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Tourism
5 of the best immersive hi-tech tourist attractions in Las Vegas
From the world’s largest 360-degree screen to an epic VR odyssey and a John Wick experience, check out these attractions on a Vegas trip.
7 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
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Asian cinema: Chinese films
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Pegasus 3: Shen Teng roars back in Han Han’s blockbuster racing sequel
Shen Teng stars as a former rally champion who has fallen on hard times in Pegasus 3, which really takes off in its exhilarating third act.
7 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM
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Shen Teng in a still from Pegasus 3 (category IIA, Mandarin), directed by Han Han. Andrew Yin and Huang Jingyu co-star.
American cinema
How Generation Alpha could save Hollywood as PG-rated films lead the way
As PG-rated films outperform other ratings at the US box office, studios are looking to cash in on a growing love of family-friendly films.
6 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
Asian cinema: Chinese films
How Gingle Wang went from clueless novice to one of Taiwan’s top young actresses
Wang’s first-ever scene took 33 takes, but now she is a ‘box office guarantee’ in Taiwan and an increasingly familiar face internationally.
6 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
What happened when Ann Hui adapted Eileen Chang’s classic stories?
Director Ann Hui has adapted three of Eileen Chang’s stories for the big screen. We look at two: Love in a Fallen City and Eighteen Springs.
5 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
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TV shows and streaming video
How Netflix is seeking the next Stranger Things after failed Warner Bros bid
Missing the chance to add Warner Bros Discovery’s Harry Potter and Game of Thrones to its IP coffers, Netflix is surging ahead on its own.
4 Apr 2026 - 9:15PM
A still from Stranger Things season 5. After its failed bid for Warner Bros Discovery, Netflix is forging ahead to try and produce movies and series that live on for years, in the vein of Stranger Things, Wednesday and Bridgerton. Photo: TNS
K-drama news
Latest K-drama casting news about Park Seo-joon, Park Eun-bin and more
Park Seo-joon has signed up for Born Guilty, while Park Eun-bin is considering The Palace is Home to Dog Flowers.
4 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
American cinema
The tough choices Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto made for new movie
From floaty space dynamics to dropping franchise characters, Miyamoto reveals some of the decisions behind The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
4 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM
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European cinema
Why the beloved romcom Bridget Jones’s Diary feels so dated 25 years on
The charms of Bridget Jones’s Diary are still obvious when viewed today, but its politics seem to be from a different century altogether.
3 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
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Korean drama reviews
Bloodhounds season 2: K-pop star Rain joins boxing drama as the menacing villain
Rain shines as a fearsome boxer who runs a bare-knuckle fight club in the second season of the Netflix boxing drama Bloodhounds.
3 Apr 2026 - 4:43PM
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K-pop star Rain in a still from Bloodhounds season 2. Photo: Soyun Jeon, Seowoo Jung/Netflix
What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 3-5
Go on an Easter egg hunt, celebrate the traditional Thai New Year, attend a culture trend convention and more this weekend in Hong Kong.
3 Apr 2026 - 11:00AM
Asian cinema: Chinese films
Why fierce mothers and violent monsters star in Joe Hsieh’s animations
Taiwanese director Hsieh reflects on the strength of women, preferring hand-drawn animation over AI, and using violence in film.
3 Apr 2026 - 6:43AM
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‘Like a TikTok trend’: how micro dramas leave big studios in their dust
The head of a Chinese micro drama company shares how studios behind short-form shows for phones use data to keep viewers hooked.
2 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM
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Production of drama filmed in US. Photo: COL Group International
Netflix
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XO, Kitty season 3: To All the Boys spin-off picks up after season 2 dip
Anna Cathcart’s Kitty Song Covey is back in South Korea for a chaotic parade of adolescent experimentation that improves on last season.
2 Apr 2026 - 3:00PM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
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We’re Nothing at All: Herman Yau’s grim social critique lacks all subtlety
A gripping drama, We’re Nothing at All explores societal apathy through a tragic bus blast – but its heavy-handed approach may deter viewers.
1 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
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American cinema
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Nintendo sequel looks great but lacks laughs
Donald Glover, Brie Larson and Benny Safdie join the cast in this sequel to 2023’s hugely successful The Super Mario Bros Movie.
1 Apr 2026 - 3:00AM
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Asian cinema: Korean films
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Humint: dynamic Korean spy thriller from Ryoo Seung-wan on Netflix
Starring Zo In-sung, Park Jeong-min and Park Hae-joon, Humint rewards patient viewers with some of the best heroic bloodshed in recent times.
31 Mar 2026 - 11:46PM
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Zo In-sung (right) in a still from Humint, a Korean spy movie from director Ryoo Seung-wan that is now streaming on Netflix.
K-drama news
10 of the best new K-dramas to watch in April 2026
From The Scarecrow to the second season of Netflix’s Bloodhounds, here are 10 Korean dramas to watch this month.
8 Apr 2026 - 6:08PM
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TV shows and streaming video
Lisa Kudrow’s The Comeback tackles AI and ageing in a changing TV world
The third and final season of the sitcom skewers Hollywood’s obsession with algorithms while celebrating human creativity and authenticity.
29 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM
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World of performing arts
At 82, Monty Python’s Eric Idle is not slowing down
Eric Idle discusses Spamalot’s return to LA, his love for comedy and why being part of the Monty Python troupe ‘doesn’t make you brothers’.
29 Mar 2026 - 4:15PM
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