https://www.scmp.com/rss/524345/feed The latest news and top stories on Polly Yeung Po-man. She is a Hong Kong writer producer and screenwriter, known for writing and producing the award-winning animated fantasy drama "Another World", which explores reincarnation. Her work includes feature films like "Hotel Soul Good" and "The Lady Improper". She also co-founded Point Five Creations and explores ArtTech creativity with VR projects. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com James Marsh James Marsh In 2025, Asian cinema continues to make its mark around the world. Animated features from mainland China and Hong Kong, as well as Japan, have shattered box office records, while filmmakers and performers from across the region have been honoured at the world’s most prestigious film festivals. From established auteurs to promising newcomers, the region remains a thriving hotbed of rich and diverse commercial and artistic talent. Below are our picks of the 12 best films released this year across... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3337826/12-best-asian-films-2025-ranked-ne-zha-2-no-other-choice-and-kokuho?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3337826/12-best-asian-films-2025-ranked-ne-zha-2-no-other-choice-and-kokuho?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:15:08 +0000 Edmund Lee Edmund Lee There were, ultimately, no miracles for Hong Kong cinema in 2025. It was a regrettable year that began with reports of further cinema closures and ended in collective mourning after the Tai Po fire tragedy, which in turn pushed back the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash (now renamed Avatar 3) – previously earmarked as a saviour for cinema operators this Christmas. The forecast downturn in film investment has been keenly felt; even several “urban myth” titles – the label jokingly given to... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3337807/hong-kong-films-released-2025-ranked-worst-best?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3337807/hong-kong-films-released-2025-ranked-worst-best?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Dec 2025 10:11:31 +0000 Charmaine Yu Charmaine Yu The end of one month and the start of another is ripe with opportunity. You might find yourself itching to shake up your routine by attending a fun event or finally diving into that long-delayed hobby. After a wild Halloween night out, you might opt for a mocktail or some weekend fitness to balance things out. But whether you want to continue the fun with a night of exhilarating performances or stay home to recharge, there is always something to do in Hong Kong. Here are five things to do this... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3330881/what-do-hong-kong-weekend-october-31-november-2-tango-mocktails?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3330881/what-do-hong-kong-weekend-october-31-november-2-tango-mocktails?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 31 Oct 2025 02:45:09 +0000