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James Ortiz, who voices Rocky in Project Hail Mary, photographed at the New York premiere of the film. Photos: Getty Images via AFP; IMDB

Meet James Ortiz, voice of Rocky the alien in Project Hail Mary

The sci-fi epic based on Andy Weir’s novel of the same name is already a blockbuster hit – but who’s the voice behind Rocky the alien?

4 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM

Latest K-drama casting news about Park Seo-joon, Park Eun-bin and more

4 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM

TV shows and streaming video

Meet Irene Choi, the Harvard grad who plays intern Joy on The Pitt

4 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM

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 - 7:15PMvideocam

Renée Zellweger (left) and Colin Firth in a still from Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001), which turns 25 this month. Photo: Working Title Films

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 - 4:43PMvideocam

After car crash, Tiger Woods told officer he was ‘talking to the president’

It wasn’t clear if the golfer, who is dating Vanessa Trump, was talking about US President Donald Trump.

3 Apr 2026 - 8:15PMvideocam

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Celebrity children

Meet Shaquille O’Neal’s youngest daughter Me’Arah, who just broke dad’s record

The 19-year-old, who now plays at the collegiate level for the Florida Gators, has been called the ‘best hooper in the family’ by her brother Shareef.

3 Apr 2026 - 6:00AM

Me’Arah O’Neal, the youngest daughter of Shaquille O’Neal, plays for the Florida Gators. Photos: @mearahoneal_/Instagram, AP

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

TV shows and streaming video

Meet Logan Marshall-Green, who plays Cal on Yellowstone spin-off Marshals

Before working with Taylor Sheridan, Marshall-Green appeared on Law & order, The O.C. and Sex and the City spin-off And Just Like That … – but theatre is his first love.

2 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM

Review | 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 - 3:00PMvideocam

Anna Cathcart and Sang-heon Lee in a still from XO, Kitty season 3. The new season in Jenny Han’s To All the Boys franchise improves on the lacklustre season 2, even if it moves no closer to emulating a relatable high school experience. Photo: Youngsol Park/Netflix

TV shows and streaming video

Meet Gil Birmingham, who’s returning as Chief Thomas Rainwater in Marshals

Perhaps best known for his work on Twilight and with Taylor Sheridan, the Native American former engineer actually got into acting thanks to Diana Ross ….

2 Apr 2026 - 6:00AM

Gil Birmingham, an American actor of Comanche ancestry, plays Thomas Rainwater in Paramount’s Marshals. Photo: @gilbirmingham/Instagram

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | 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 - 7:15PMvideocam

TV shows and streaming video

Meet Morgan Lindholm, who plays Cal’s bartender daughter Maddie in Marshals

She started acting to overcome stage fright, joined improv comedy group The Groundlings, and later landed roles in shows like Leverage: Redemption and Bones.

1 Apr 2026 - 6:00PMvideocam

TV shows and streaming video

Meet Shabana Azeez, who plays Dr Victoria Javadi in The Pitt

The Pitt swept Hollywood’s awards season with 5 Emmys and 2 Golden Globes, and is the most-watched show on HBO Max – get to know the actress behind the intriguing Dr Javadi.

1 Apr 2026 - 6:00AMvideocam

Shabana Azeez plays Dr Victoria Javadi in The Pitt. Photos: @shabanaazeez_/Instagram, Handout

American cinema

Review | 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 - 3:00AMvideocam

(From left) Yoshi (voiced by Donald Glover), Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day) in a screen grab from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (category 1), directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic.

Asian cinema: Korean films

Review | 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 - 11:46PMvideocam

Video | Why Kris Jenner is considered good luck in China

Mother of the Kardashians has been trending on platforms like Weibo and RedNote to wish for luck and fortune.

31 Mar 2026 - 9:00PM

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How London brand Chopova Lowena, and its cult carabiner skirt, came to be

Harry Styles, Madonna and Gen Z cool girls all love this viral brand – which is inspired by everything from Bulgarian folklore to rock climbing and Scottish kilts.

31 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM

Laura Lowena-Irons and Emma Chopova at Joyce Harbour City in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

The Philippines

Filipino singer’s Golden Buzzer win stokes #SEAblings’ Southeast Asian pride

The reactions to his breakout moment on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ highlight how regional audiences increasingly champion one another’s artists.

31 Mar 2026 - 6:15PMvideocam

Turn up the ‘Bass’: why Bella, Syed Saddiq’s new chapter has captured Malaysia

Many Malaysians celebrate the singer’s engagement to the lawmaker, seeing it as a triumph over past heartbreak and a challenge to societal norms.

31 Mar 2026 - 12:38PM

Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement over Life of a Showgirl album title

Las Vegas performer Maren Wade said the album threatened to eclipse her long-running Confessions of a Showgirl stage show.

31 Mar 2026 - 7:02AM

Taylor Swift at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on Thursday. Photo: Reuters

Formula One (F1)

Meet F1 driver Kimi Antonelli, who just won the Japanese ⁠Grand Prix in Suzuka

The 19-year-old won his first Grand Prix race earlier this month in Shanghai, and followed it up immediately with a second win in Japan.

30 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM

Kimi Antonelli rocking a new look for the Grand Prix in Japan. Photo: @kimi.antonelli/Instagram

Celebrity Families

Who is Rory Kennedy, and what happened to her wedding after JFK Jr’s death?

John F. Kennedy Jr and Carolyn Bessette – the subject of FX’s Love Story – were on their way to Rory’s wedding when their plane crashed in 1999.

30 Mar 2026 - 5:25PM

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.

30 Mar 2026 - 11:00AMvideocam

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

3 Anthony Wong films from the early 90s that show his wide acting range

Before becoming stereotyped for extreme roles, Wong gave nuanced turns as a whiny gangster opposite Chow Yun-fat and as Veronica Yip’s tormentor.

29 Mar 2026 - 11:15AMvideocam

Anthony Wong in a still from Full Contact. The Hong Kong actor’s restrained turn as a cowardly gangster brought realism to the otherwise comic book-style 1992 action film.

Malaysia’s Yong Zheng Xi on the ‘95% hard work’ behind his Bridgerton fame

Yong talks about his journey from law school to starring in Barbie and Bridgerton, revealing the real hustle behind showbiz success.

29 Mar 2026 - 10:36AM

Malaysian-born actor Yong Zheng Xi. Photo: Instagram/yongzhengxi

Henry Lee, forensic expert who testified in the O.J. Simpson trial, dies at 87

Born in China, Lee eventually moved to the US, where he gained prominence for his involvement in high-profile cases.

28 Mar 2026 - 9:42AM

TV shows and streaming video

Meet Erich Bergen, who plays JFK Jr’s cousin Anthony Radziwill in Love Story

Bergen plays Prince Anthony Radziwill, who was married to Real Housewife Carole Radziwill – the actor has been open about his own cancer diagnosis and recovery.

27 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM

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