https://www.scmp.com/rss/329769/feed The latest news, analysis and opinion on Marvel. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Xinyi Wu Xinyi Wu China’s Labour Day holiday box office has posted sluggish results despite a wave of new releases, as cautious consumer spending continued to weigh on the world’s second-largest film market. Cinemas had raked in 759 million yuan (US$111.1 million) over the five-day holiday, which ended on Tuesday, according to Chinese box office data tracker Beacon Pro, up slightly from 2025’s 748 million yuan but about half the levels recorded in both the two preceding years and the pre-pandemic period. The... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352523/chinas-labour-day-box-office-underwhelms-consumer-spending-stays-cautious?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3352523/chinas-labour-day-box-office-underwhelms-consumer-spending-stays-cautious?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 06 May 2026 01:30:19 +0000 Fran Lu Fran Lu The Hollywood film The Devil Wears Prada 2 is facing accusations of racism in China after it released a clip that shows a nerdy Asian character with a name that allegedly sounds similar to the derogatory “Ching Chong”. In the clip posted by a Chinese influencer, an Asian assistant character introduces herself as “Jin Chao”, which many online observers believed to sound like “Ching Chong”, a derogatory racist slur used to mock the Chinese language and people. The character’s name, Jin Chao, was... https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3350984/devil-wears-prada-2-criticised-offending-china-introducing-chin-chou-nerdy-character?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3350984/devil-wears-prada-2-criticised-offending-china-introducing-chin-chou-nerdy-character?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:10:46 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Apple TV’s mystery thriller Imperfect Women has been dominating streaming charts since it premiered on March 18. Starring Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington and Kate Mara, the show is adapted from Araminta Hall’s 2020 novel of the same name. It follows Moss and Washington’s characters Mary and Eleanor, whose lives are turned upside down after their friend Nancy, played by Mara, is murdered. The plot also spotlights the domestic troubles of Mary and her husband Howard, played by actor Corey Stoll.... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350468/meet-corey-stoll-star-apple-tvs-imperfect-women?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3350468/meet-corey-stoll-star-apple-tvs-imperfect-women?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:15 +0000 Reuters Reuters A powerful scene ⁠in the action epic Gladiator II (2024) has a problem: a camera crew is visible behind Paul Mescal as his character prepares for a high-stakes battle. Jack Zimmerman, a visual effects artist, erases the intrusion. Zimmerman works at Exceptional Minds, an American non-profit vocational academy and visual effects studio for adults with autism. The organisation provides training to help autistic artists launch careers in the competitive world of Hollywood. “It feels like a dream,”... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3347843/how-california-studio-helping-autistic-artists-break-hollywood?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3347843/how-california-studio-helping-autistic-artists-break-hollywood?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:15:10 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa In Love Story, the dramatic retelling of the ill-fated romance between John F. Kennedy Jr and Carolyn Bessette, viewers get glimpses of Bessette’s personal life outside her highly publicised relationship. The show explores Bessette’s career as a Calvin Klein publicist, and her close relationship with her sister Lauren as well as her protective mother Ann Messina – played by Constance Zimmer – who doesn’t seem all too fond of Bessette’s relationship with the so-called Prince of America. In fact,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3347321/meet-constance-zimmer-who-plays-carolyn-bessettes-mum-ann-messina-love-story?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3347321/meet-constance-zimmer-who-plays-carolyn-bessettes-mum-ann-messina-love-story?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:00:14 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Taylor Sheridan’s Landman – starring Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore and Jon Hamm – wrapped its second season on Sunday with an eventful finale that already has fans anticipating the show’s return. The gritty drama is set in West Texas and follows Thornton’s character Tommy Norris, a “landman” (energy-industry professional) navigating the oil industry. As season two ends, Tommy moves to launch his own oil company with the help of his closest allies and his lawyer Nate (Colm Feore) – known to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3340535/meet-colm-feore-who-plays-tommy-norris-lawyer-nate-aka-neil-landman?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3340535/meet-colm-feore-who-plays-tommy-norris-lawyer-nate-aka-neil-landman?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:02:29 +0000 James Mottram James Mottram Predicting the movie business is a fool’s errand, but with a new year under way, let us start with a moment of cautious optimism: 2026 could be a great year for cinema. Last year, with artificial intelligence (AI) encroaching on the industry and ticket sales still trailing pre-pandemic levels, there was much soul-searching. This year, cinema is boldly heralding the theatrical experience, with heavyweights Christopher Nolan, Steven Spielberg and Denis Villeneuve all back with new films. Behind... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3338872/hollywood-2026-movies-and-bigger-china-focus-dunesday-heres-what-expect?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3338872/hollywood-2026-movies-and-bigger-china-focus-dunesday-heres-what-expect?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:15:09 +0000 Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Gamers of a certain age will remember when beat ’em ups ruled arcades. Although most arcades are gone, those experiences live on thanks to developers such as Tribute Games, which has made a name for itself by finding new life in the genre. In 2022, the team released Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, an excellent adventure inspired by Konami’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles games on the Super Nintendo and in arcades. Now, its follow-up echoes another classic. Marvel Cosmic Invasion... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3336165/marvel-cosmic-invasion-review-iron-man-wolverine-et-al-unite-modern-beat-em?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3336165/marvel-cosmic-invasion-review-iron-man-wolverine-et-al-unite-modern-beat-em?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:15:09 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso With starring roles in two of the biggest blockbuster films of the past five years – first as a Marvel superhero, then as one of Mattel’s iconic toy dolls – Simu Liu has carved an enviable career out of reinventing stock characters. You might even say he is now as prevalent as a stock image – ironic given that, as fans of the Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) and Barbie (2023) star know, long before finding fame in Hollywood, he modelled for stock photos just to get by. “A lot of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3331755/how-simu-liu-went-stock-photo-model-starring-barbie-and-shang-chi-and-legend-ten-rings-interview?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3331755/how-simu-liu-went-stock-photo-model-starring-barbie-and-shang-chi-and-legend-ten-rings-interview?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Nov 2025 02:00:17 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Over a decade after making his acting debut on Nickelodeon’s iCarly in 2012, actor Pierson Fodé is reuniting with the show’s lead actress Miranda Cosgrove in new Netflix romcom The Wrong Paris, which releases today. The film follows Cosgrove’s character, a single woman who signs up for a dating show thinking it’s filmed in Paris, France, only to discover that the show takes place in Paris, Texas. Fodé stars opposite Cosgrove as the show’s bachelor and her love interest. In July, Fodé shared... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3325330/meet-pierson-fode-netflix-romcom-wrong-paris?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3325330/meet-pierson-fode-netflix-romcom-wrong-paris?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:00:19 +0000 Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Want to get Generation Alpha into cinemas? Look to video games. Kids still like to go to the movies, according to a new research report, but the franchises they care about are not the traditional Hollywood popcorn fare. Seven of the top 10 entertainment franchises that the youngest generation of movie-goers cares about are video game properties, according to a recent study by the US-based National Research Group (NRG). The top five titles that Gen Alpha kids – generally considered to be those... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3324273/gen-alphas-entertainment-trends-revolve-around-video-games-why-matters-cinemas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3324273/gen-alphas-entertainment-trends-revolve-around-video-games-why-matters-cinemas?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:15:08 +0000 Hyewon Lee Hyewon Lee Once considered a niche hobby, video gaming is now decidedly mainstream, standing alongside films and TV series that dominate pop culture. With blockbuster adaptations, a billion-dollar streaming industry, and a growing list of celebrity gamers on the scene, video games are reshaping the world of entertainment. Some of Hollywood’s biggest names have shared their love for gaming. From simply championing their gaming passion to even voicing characters and developing their own games, these seven... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3322451/7-celebrity-gamers-henry-cavill-and-mila-kunis-tom-holland?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3322451/7-celebrity-gamers-henry-cavill-and-mila-kunis-tom-holland?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 23 Aug 2025 10:00:09 +0000 Hyewon Lee Hyewon Lee Hunter Doohan first appeared in Netflix hit Wednesday as the lovable barista Tyler Galpin – but, spoiler alert, he is later revealed to be the Hyde, a shape-shifting killer. In the first half of the second season, Tyler is more complex and unhinged than ever, spending much of his screen time confined to a psychiatric hospital. Doohan, who jokingly called it a “hate crime” that he missed Lady Gaga on set as the only openly gay cast member, has sparked a flurry of viral TikTok hashtags thanks to... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3321516/meet-hunter-doohan-who-plays-tyler-netflixs-wednesday?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3321516/meet-hunter-doohan-who-plays-tyler-netflixs-wednesday?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:00:15 +0000 Sheena Khemaney Sheena Khemaney British actress Gemma Chan, who is perhaps best known for her roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Crazy Rich Asians, is Cartier’s newest ambassador. The partnership was announced at the launch of the maison’s high jewellery collection, En Équilibre (“In Balance”, in English), in Stockholm in May. In one of the campaign shots, Chan flaunts a Bullio ring from the new collection featuring rubellites, emeralds, onyx and diamonds. Here are more ways to wear a variety of show-stealing coloured... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3320695/how-style-gemma-chan-crazy-rich-asians-actress-and-cartier-ambassador?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3320695/how-style-gemma-chan-crazy-rich-asians-actress-and-cartier-ambassador?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Aug 2025 22:00:08 +0000 Kavita Daswani Kavita Daswani When Jona Xiao was first called to audition for Marvel’s new animated series Eyes of Wakanda, she did not know what role she was playing. Marvel, notorious for its secrecy, simply said the character would be a “strong, badass female”, Xiao recalls. Only after she received the script did the reveal come: Xiao was in the running to be the first-ever female Iron Fist in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “It was very exciting,” she says of the moment. “You read the words, and then she whips out the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3320757/marvels-first-ever-female-iron-fist-jona-xiao-why-shes-now-so-proud-be-asian?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3320757/marvels-first-ever-female-iron-fist-jona-xiao-why-shes-now-so-proud-be-asian?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:15:08 +0000 Cherry Liu Cherry Liu As Ebon Moss-Bachrach captivates audiences with his two powerhouse performances in The Bear and Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps this summer, attention has also turned to his wife Yelena Yemchuk. The couple have been together for over 30 years and are often spotted on red carpets together – including at January’s Golden Globes. What some may not have realised, however, is that Yemchuk is a respected artist in her own right, known for photography and painting deeply rooted in her experience... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/article/3319598/meet-bear-and-fantastic-four-star-ebon-moss-bachrachs-wife-yelena-yemchuk-shes-critically-acclaimed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/article/3319598/meet-bear-and-fantastic-four-star-ebon-moss-bachrachs-wife-yelena-yemchuk-shes-critically-acclaimed?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Jul 2025 20:00:08 +0000 James Mottram James Mottram 4/5 stars “I will eat your planet slowly while your child watches.” So says Galactus, the world-destroying entity – and enemy – of The Fantastic Four in Marvel’s latest offering. As lines go, it is one of the better put-downs in Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) history, and Galactus – aka The Devourer of Worlds – is arguably the best villain since Thanos clicked his fingers. All this adds real bite to this big-screen return for the superhero team created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee. The Fantastic... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3319188/fantastic-four-first-steps-movie-review-marvels-original-superhero-team-returns?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3319188/fantastic-four-first-steps-movie-review-marvels-original-superhero-team-returns?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:00:08 +0000 David Chao David Chao Who could have predicted the meteoric rise of the Labubu doll, which has gained cult status globally after capturing hearts in China? At a recent Beijing auction, a Labubu figurine sold for over 1 million yuan (US$139,350), cementing its place as a pop culture phenomenon. The global craze may prove fleeting. But the significance of the Labubu phenomenon lies in what it reveals about China’s consumer culture as it evolves to become more expressive, brand-savvy and globally influential. No longer... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3316162/global-labubu-craze-reflects-chinas-creative-and-consumption-ambitions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3316162/global-labubu-craze-reflects-chinas-creative-and-consumption-ambitions?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:30:07 +0000 James Marsh James Marsh 2/5 stars Long-delayed superhero fantasy Hi-Five finally sees the light of day, almost four years after wrapping principal photography. The film was put on hold indefinitely when one of its stars, Yoo Ah-in, became embroiled in a drug scandal, for which he subsequently served a one-year prison sentence. In Hi-Five, five strangers – played by Yoo, Lee Jae-in, Ahn Jae-hong, Ra Mi-ran and Kim Hee-won – who all received new organs from the same anonymous donor, unite upon discovering they have... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-movies/article/3314621/hi-five-movie-review-korean-superhero-fantasy-yoo-ah-fails-meet-its-potential?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-movies/article/3314621/hi-five-movie-review-korean-superhero-fantasy-yoo-ah-fails-meet-its-potential?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:45:08 +0000 James Marsh James Marsh Summer is upon us once again, which in Hong Kong means an onslaught of heat and humidity matched only by what is lining up to be a torrent of sequels, remakes and bona fide blockbusters that will dominate cinema screens between now and the new school year. Comedies, thrillers, spine-chillers and superhero extravaganzas will be duking it out for our attention, so here is our pick of 15 of the most promising offerings to open in Hong Kong this summer (opening dates are for Hong Kong). 1. F1: The... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3313839/15-new-hollywood-movies-watch-summer-2025-superman-and-smurfs-f1-movie?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3313839/15-new-hollywood-movies-watch-summer-2025-superman-and-smurfs-f1-movie?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Jun 2025 23:15:07 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Marvel fans are reacting to the franchise’s latest outing, Thunderbolts*, which presents new characters who will turn out to be some of the most powerful in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film stars Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Florence Pugh and David Harbour, among others, as a band of overlooked former villains, anti-heroes and morally complex characters – think Marvel’s answer to DC’s Suicide Squad. While audiences may already be familiar with some members of the Thunderbolts, the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3313365/meet-thunderbolts-star-lewis-pullmans-2-talented-siblings-sister-maesas-music-featured-soundtracks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3313365/meet-thunderbolts-star-lewis-pullmans-2-talented-siblings-sister-maesas-music-featured-soundtracks?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 07 Jun 2025 10:00:19 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Actress Kathryn Hahn, who recently starred in her own Marvel TV miniseries Agatha All Along, was nominated for a Golden Globe award earlier this year. The actress was nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series for her role in Agatha All Along, a spin-off of 2021 miniseries WandaVision starring Elizabeth Olsen. The nomination, a first for Hahn, came as a surprise to all, including Hahn herself. When asked how she planned to celebrate the nomination, the actress told... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3313150/meet-agatha-all-along-star-kathryn-hahns-husband-ethan-sandler-hes-actor-producer-best-known-playing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3313150/meet-agatha-all-along-star-kathryn-hahns-husband-ethan-sandler-hes-actor-producer-best-known-playing?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:00:20 +0000 James Marsh James Marsh This week sees the cinema release of Ballerina, the first in a series of planned spin-off movies from the incredibly successful John Wick action franchise. Focusing on a new character, Eve, portrayed by Ana de Armas (No Time to Die), the film follows the exploits of a young orphan who is recruited into the secret Ruska Roma organisation, where she is raised as a deadly assassin. Once unleashed into the world, however, Eve applies her new skill set to track down the gangsters responsible for... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3312842/15-best-female-assassin-movies-ballerina-new-john-wick-spin-releases?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3312842/15-best-female-assassin-movies-ballerina-new-john-wick-spin-releases?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Jun 2025 09:15:07 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse When Sarah Lezito began messing around with motorbikes at 13 she never dreamed that one day she would become the stunt double of some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. The French winemaker’s daughter has stood in for Scarlett Johansson on Avengers 2 and Black Widow, and appeared in a dozen films including The Batman. The 32-year-old is one of a rare breed of motorcycle stuntwomen, with a massive social media following that helped take her from the vineyards of France’s Champagne region to... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3312083/motorcycle-stuntwoman-being-scarlett-johanssons-double-hollywood-and-having-no-fear?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3312083/motorcycle-stuntwoman-being-scarlett-johanssons-double-hollywood-and-having-no-fear?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 May 2025 09:15:07 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Isabela Merced has come a long way since making her Broadway debut at only 10 years old in Evita alongside pop legend Ricky Martin. The 23-year-old went on to appear in Nickelodeon’s TV series 100 Things to Do Before High School and films such as Instant Family (2018) alongside Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne. She had a stellar year in 2024, starring in Alien: Romulus, and becoming part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe alongside Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney in Madame Webb. But this year is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3311389/who-last-us-star-isabela-merceds-brother-gyovanni-moner-peruvian-american-one-time-actor-produced?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3311389/who-last-us-star-isabela-merceds-brother-gyovanni-moner-peruvian-american-one-time-actor-produced?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 25 May 2025 11:00:09 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Just three hours after attending the Hong Kong Film Awards clad in a shimmery dress from Chanel, actress Fala Chen jumped on a flight to Italy. A close friend of the French maison, Chen was headed to Lake Como for the unveiling of Chanel’s 2025-26 cruise collection. The actress, who starred in Hollywood blockbuster Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) – and more recently, in the psychological thrillers Peg O’ My Heart (2024), a Hong Kong production, and the upcoming The Ballad of a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3308779/fala-chens-chanel-2025-26-cruise-collection-adventure-cinematic-lake-como-marvel-star-hung-out-sofia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3308779/fala-chens-chanel-2025-26-cruise-collection-adventure-cinematic-lake-como-marvel-star-hung-out-sofia?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 02 May 2025 03:53:07 +0000 James Mottram James Mottram 3/5 stars Marvel needs a new team-up. Ever since the hugely successful Avengers movies Infinity War and Endgame, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has struggled to replace the superhero collective that included Thor, Hulk and Iron Man. We had Chloé Zhao’s 2021 film Eternals, but that proved to be a non-starter. A promising-looking reboot of The Fantastic Four is coming, but before that we have Thunderbolts* – and no, the asterisk is not a misprint. Behind it is Jake Schreier, who has trodden... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3308333/thunderbolts-movie-review-florence-pugh-and-sebastian-stan-lead-marvels-latest-team?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3308333/thunderbolts-movie-review-florence-pugh-and-sebastian-stan-lead-marvels-latest-team?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:00:12 +0000 Yating Yang Yating Yang A popular fitness influencer in China has made headlines after his recent live-stream was forcibly shut down for being “too provocative”. The sanction came after he cosplayed as Aquaman, reigniting a public debate about platform policy and content moderation. Liu Genghong, 52, who was born and raised in Taiwan, initially made his reputation as a singer, actor, and a former lyricist for the popular entertainer, Jay Chou. In 2022, during the Covid-19 pandemic, Liu began live-streaming fitness... https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3305034/china-fitness-influencer-shut-down-provocative-cosplaying-aquaman-live-stream?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3305034/china-fitness-influencer-shut-down-provocative-cosplaying-aquaman-live-stream?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:00:11 +0000 Jeremy Renner and Jessica Simpson may be reigniting an old flame. More than a decade and a half after they were first linked romantically, the Hollywood stars have sparked rumours of a fling once more. Fans have noticed they have been flirting on Instagram recently, as noted by E! Online. A newly single Simpson – who split from her husband of 10 years, Eric Johnson, this year, per People – left a fire emoji under a shirtless workout video Renner posted. That was followed by The Hurt Locker... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3304220/who-jeremy-renners-ex-sonni-pacheco-former-actress-seems-have-split-her-latest-partner-just-hawkeye?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3304220/who-jeremy-renners-ex-sonni-pacheco-former-actress-seems-have-split-her-latest-partner-just-hawkeye?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:00:10 +0000 Marvel star Chris Evans comes from a sizeable family. In real life, Captain America has two sisters and one brother – a brother who also acts and looks just like him. Here’s what we know about Chris Evans’ handsome brother Scott Evans. Chris Evans’ family According to his profile on Biography.com, Chris and his three siblings – Carly, Scott and Shanna – were born to Robert and Lisa Evans. Father Robert worked as a dentist, while mum Lisa took a more creative route as a dancer and then theatre... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3303270/who-chris-evans-lookalike-actor-brother-scott-evans-proud-lgbt-icon-starring-running-point-kate?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3303270/who-chris-evans-lookalike-actor-brother-scott-evans-proud-lgbt-icon-starring-running-point-kate?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 23 Mar 2025 21:00:08 +0000 Zendaya’s older half-sister Latonja Coleman is coming forward to talk about their supposedly estranged relationship – and how she doesn’t think she’ll be invited to her sibling’s wedding to Tom Holland. In a new interview with The US Sun, the 51-year-old claimed that she rarely sees her younger sis. Although she is “really happy” for her famous sibling, she hopes that she can be “in her life” to show that she “[loves] and [supports] her”. Here’s what to know about Latonja Coleman and what... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3303362/who-zendayas-half-sister-latonja-coleman-who-claims-she-black-sheep-family-she-says-tom-holland-down?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3303362/who-zendayas-half-sister-latonja-coleman-who-claims-she-black-sheep-family-she-says-tom-holland-down?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:01:10 +0000 With winter and awards season firmly in the rear-view mirror, cinema-goers can set their sights on some potential blockbuster entertainment from Hollywood in the next few months. Alongside the inevitable menu of superhero sequels, video-game adaptations and animated reimaginings, spring does boast a few potential surprises for the more discerning viewer. Here are the 15 films we are most excited for between now and the start of summer; opening dates are for Hong Kong. 1. A Minecraft Movie The... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3302780/15-new-hollywood-movies-watch-spring-2025-thunderbolts-28-years-later?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3302780/15-new-hollywood-movies-watch-spring-2025-thunderbolts-28-years-later?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:15:08 +0000 This is the 46th instalment in a biweekly series profiling major Hong Kong pop culture figures of recent decades. Ten years ago, if you asked the average Hongkonger to describe Fala Chen, they would say she was a pretty face on Hong Kong television station TVB, one who joined the city’s entertainment industry after winning a beauty pageant. Now she is known as one of only a few Hong Kong screen stars to have made it in Hollywood, thanks to international blockbusters such as Shang-Chi and the... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3302255/fala-chens-journey-american-beauty-queen-hong-kong-actress-hollywood-star?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3302255/fala-chens-journey-american-beauty-queen-hong-kong-actress-hollywood-star?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Mar 2025 23:15:08 +0000 What is it with the Russo Brothers? Anthony and Joe, the sibling filmmakers from Cleveland, Ohio, have made four of the best Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films, among them Avengers: Endgame (2019) and Avengers: Infinity War (2018) – respectively, the second- and seventh-highest-grossing films of all time. Only James Cameron is ahead of them, with his two Avatar films and Titanic occupying three of the top five spots on that illustrious list. Yet Cameron is an established filmmaker with a... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3302010/why-cant-avengers-directors-russo-brothers-repeat-their-success-outside-mcu?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3302010/why-cant-avengers-directors-russo-brothers-repeat-their-success-outside-mcu?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:15:08 +0000 It’s not often that a business turnaround stuns the public, but the recent announcement from Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is nothing short of extraordinary. After nearly a decade of losses, the theme park has reported a record net profit and all-time high visitor numbers. How did it turn its fortunes around? What seems magical was a carefully crafted strategy of investing in Disney’s intellectual property (IP) – such as with the launch of World of Frozen – and a bold move towards higher pricing.... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3300416/what-hong-kong-tourism-can-learn-disneylands-magical-turnaround?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3300416/what-hong-kong-tourism-can-learn-disneylands-magical-turnaround?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 01 Mar 2025 21:30:08 +0000 The Olsen sisters have been a topic of interest for years – and we’re not just talking about the twins, Mary-Kate and Ashley. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Penguin Kids (@penguinkids) Their younger sister Elizabeth Olsen has made a name for herself as an actress thanks to her recurring role as the Scarlet Witch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But who’s the man who’s been by her side? Let’s meet Elizabeth Olsen’s low-key husband, Robbie... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3300076/meet-elizabeth-olsens-musician-husband-robbie-arnett-hes-one-third-indie-pop-trio-milo-greene-and-he?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3300076/meet-elizabeth-olsens-musician-husband-robbie-arnett-hes-one-third-indie-pop-trio-milo-greene-and-he?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:54:07 +0000 Anthony Mackie may have picked up Captain America’s shield as the titular hero of Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World, but his heart is far from bulletproof. In a recent interview with People, the actor, 46, opened up about his “obsolete” love life. “How do you trust someone? How do you put yourself in a position to be vulnerable? How do you know what someone really [wants] from you when all you want is to just be loved and appreciated? What does that look like?” he asked, reflecting on... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3299246/who-sheletta-chapital-ex-wife-captain-america-brave-new-world-star-anthony-mackie-childhood?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3299246/who-sheletta-chapital-ex-wife-captain-america-brave-new-world-star-anthony-mackie-childhood?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:00:14 +0000 Musician Andrew W.K first launched his musical career in the early noughties with rock and metal songs about partying. He shot to fame with his 2001 anthem “Party Hard”, which remained a popular track for years after, appearing in adverts, movie trailers, video games and even at ice hockey games – it’s the goal song for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Despite his hard rocker image, W.K – whose full name is Andrew Fetterly Wilkes-Krier – also became known for his motivational speaking and self-help... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3299161/who-2-broke-girls-star-kat-dennings-husband-andrew-wk-musician-disappeared-social-media-2021-after?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3299161/who-2-broke-girls-star-kat-dennings-husband-andrew-wk-musician-disappeared-social-media-2021-after?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:00:08 +0000 As Marvel returns with its latest outing, Captain America: Brave New World, there has been a major shake-up in the cast. Gone is Chris Evans as Captain America after his character, Steve Rogers, hung up his mantle and passed his shield to his partner, the former Falcon, played by Anthony Mackie. Among the cast of Brave New World, which opened in the US on February 14, is Danny Ramirez, 32, the new Falcon. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest addition to the Avengers. Danny... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3299100/meet-danny-ramirez-who-plays-falcon-captain-america-brave-new-world-nfl-dreamer-catwalk-model-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3299100/meet-danny-ramirez-who-plays-falcon-captain-america-brave-new-world-nfl-dreamer-catwalk-model-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:00:08 +0000 Late last summer, Kumail Nanjiani returned to his stand-up comedy roots and began performing on stage again for the first time in 10 years. The Doing This Again Tour is still going strong, with the Marvel star, 46, currently touring all over North America – and making stopovers in Canada and the UK too in the coming months. “Check out my first hour of stand-up comedy in a decade,” Nanjiani shared on Instagram in August. “Say hi but don’t say that during the show. That’s considered heckling and... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3299078/who-kumail-nanjianis-producer-wife-emily-v-gordon-she-met-marvel-star-heckling-him-comedy-show-2006?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3299078/who-kumail-nanjianis-producer-wife-emily-v-gordon-she-met-marvel-star-heckling-him-comedy-show-2006?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:00:11 +0000 Like any normal human being, Anthony Mackie was a little nervous when he came up against his co-star Harrison Ford in the latest Marvel spectacular, Captain America: Brave New World. “I couldn’t remember my lines,” the actor admits. “I went on to set, and I tried to say my lines, and I just couldn’t. No matter what I tried to say, I’d be like ‘Hamburger!’ I couldn’t say my lines. I was just thrown off!” The jovial Mackie, 46, may boast over two decades’ film experience – right back to... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3298158/why-anthony-mackie-isnt-fazed-lead-role-marvels-captain-america-brave-new-world?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3298158/why-anthony-mackie-isnt-fazed-lead-role-marvels-captain-america-brave-new-world?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:15:07 +0000 Chris Pratt teamed up with Marvel co-star Chris Hemsworth and Kardashian “momager” Kris Jenner for Ray-Ban’s and Meta’s Super Bowl ad. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ray-Ban | Meta (@raybanmeta) Over the years, Pratt has made a name for himself starring in franchise films such as Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World. But the actor has had his fair share of controversies too, including his rumoured involvement with the Hillsong Church,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3298060/who-cully-pratt-older-brother-marvels-chris-pratt-former-sergeant-sheriff-has-faced-controversy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3298060/who-cully-pratt-older-brother-marvels-chris-pratt-former-sergeant-sheriff-has-faced-controversy?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Feb 2025 22:00:16 +0000 Tom Holland and Zendaya are officially engaged – and Marvel fans couldn’t be happier for the celebrity couple, who first met on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming back in 2016. The confirmation came after the Disney Channel alum attended the Golden Globes wearing a diamond sparkler on her ring finger, which got tongues wagging. Although Holland and Zendaya are relatively private about their relationship, netizens have been hoping they’ll get a glimpse into any pre-wedding planning in the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3294702/who-tom-hollands-25-year-old-foodie-brother-sam-holland-zendayas-fiance-hired-his-sibling-who-has?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3294702/who-tom-hollands-25-year-old-foodie-brother-sam-holland-zendayas-fiance-hired-his-sibling-who-has?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Jan 2025 10:00:34 +0000 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse actress Hailee Steinfeld announced her engagement to Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen with a cute Instagram post on Friday, November 29. Fans and NFL stars like Taiwan Jones, Isaiah McKenzie and Trevor Lawrence erupted with congratulations for Steinfeld and her groom-to-be. Steinfeld’s older brother Griffin also took to Instagram to celebrate his sister’s big moment by reposting Steinfeld’s engagement post on his story with the caption, “One of the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3293267/who-hailee-steinfelds-cute-older-brother-griffin-entrepreneur-nascar-driver-and-part-time-movie?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3293267/who-hailee-steinfelds-cute-older-brother-griffin-entrepreneur-nascar-driver-and-part-time-movie?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:00:11 +0000 The film industry has been – whisper this quietly for fear of jinxing it – making a steady recovery since the SAG-AFTRA strikes that saw Hollywood grind to a halt, and two years on from the end of a pandemic that shut cinemas worldwide. True, there were surprise flops like Mad Max prequel Furiosa, but animations such as Despicable Me 4, Moana 2 and last year’s biggest hit, Inside Out 2, bolstered the global box office. And even in a quiet year for Marvel, Deadpool & Wolverine kept the brand... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3292842/what-expect-hollywood-2025-including-james-bond-casting-james-gunns-superman?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3292842/what-expect-hollywood-2025-including-james-bond-casting-james-gunns-superman?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Jan 2025 10:15:07 +0000 Burglars broke into the home of Shang-Chi and Barbie star Simu Liu over the weekend, according to reports published on Monday. The intruders smashed a glass door around 11pm on Friday and began rooting around the Southern California home, sources told TMZ. Liu, 35, was not home at the time. In fact, Liu’s home is being remodelled and nothing valuable was inside to be stolen, according to TMZ. Security personnel were alerted to the break-in and called police, but no suspects were still in the... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3292974/shang-chi-and-barbie-star-simu-lius-home-broken-california?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3292974/shang-chi-and-barbie-star-simu-lius-home-broken-california?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Dec 2024 22:36:11 +0000 Chris Evans hopes to be a “superhero” dad one day. The Marvel actor, 43, spoke to Access Hollywood at the premiere of his new film Red One, where he was asked about being a father one day. “Yeah, I hope so. Yeah, absolutely,” Evans responded. “The title of dad is an exciting one.” Evans married his 27-year-old wife, Alba Baptista in September 2023, and the couple made their red carpet debut at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party this year, per People magazine. 📸NEW PHOTO: Chris Evans with Shanna... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3291177/who-are-chris-evans-sisters-shanna-and-carly-all-singing-all-dancing-siblings-grew-marvel-star-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3291177/who-are-chris-evans-sisters-shanna-and-carly-all-singing-all-dancing-siblings-grew-marvel-star-and?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:00:08 +0000 In the cinematic calendar, winter is traditionally a dumping ground for smaller movies with no discernible audience. Recently, however, the increased number of tentpole releases means that blockbusters are now unveiled all year round. In Hong Kong specifically, this is when local distributors unveil the year’s awards hopefuls, as they garner nominations and gather steam on route to the Oscars, next scheduled for March 3, 2025. With the Lunar New Year also earmarked as a potentially profitable... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3290100/15-new-hollywood-movies-watch-winter-sonic-3-snow-white-wolf-man-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3290100/15-new-hollywood-movies-watch-winter-sonic-3-snow-white-wolf-man-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Dec 2024 20:15:07 +0000 Scarlett Johansson and her fraternal twin brother Hunter have a sacred bond. The Marvel actress talked about their special connection during an interview on Live with Kelly and Mark on Tuesday. “Do you still have your telepathy?” they asked Johansson. “Of course we know so much about each other, because we were like … you’re in utero together,” the Marriage Story star replied. “Which, I’m like, ‘Oh yeah, I guess I’ve always had you around.’” “But, he’s also my brother, so he’s also just, like,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3288679/who-scarlett-johanssons-twin-brother-hunter-marvel-stars-sibling-works-politics-and-was-part-barack?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3288679/who-scarlett-johanssons-twin-brother-hunter-marvel-stars-sibling-works-politics-and-was-part-barack?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 30 Nov 2024 20:00:16 +0000 What comes to mind when you hear the word “lady”? Perhaps you picture the acerbic Lady Danbury from Bridgerton, or one of the respectable women associated with Britain’s royal family. Either way, you likely associate the term with elegance, sophistication and a certain ladylike demeanour. But at least one woman of noble birth is putting a new spin on the title by flaunting vibrant red hair, a collection of visible tattoos and piercings, a penchant for smoky eyes and bold red lips, and an... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3287706/meet-rebellious-british-aristocrat-lady-venetia-baring-half-chinese-model-breaking-mould-her-tattoos?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3287706/meet-rebellious-british-aristocrat-lady-venetia-baring-half-chinese-model-breaking-mould-her-tattoos?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 23 Nov 2024 21:00:11 +0000