March 17 2026 Seo Kang-Joon and Ahn Eun-Jin are cast in KBS2 drama series “Another Romance Besides You” (literal title). The realistic …
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Released in 1985, “The Dagger of Kamui” is a historical adventure anime directed by Rintaro and produced by Madhouse, based on the …
Judging from the great Pinoy sounds playing all around us, it does feel like it we are back in the ‘70s. That …
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Kokuho Dominates the 49th Japan Academy Awards as Ryo Yoshizawa and Chieko Baisho Win Top Acting Honors
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogLee Sang il’s “Kokuho” emerged as the dominant force at the 49th Japan Academy Awards, taking the top prize along with a …
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Skenes’ decision to pitch in WBC rewarded with semifinal glory
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogPaul Skenes committed to pitching for the United States at the World Baseball Classic in May. At the time, he said it …
March 16 2026 Teaser trailer added for TVING drama series “Yumi’s Cells S3” starring Kim Go-Eun and Kim Jae-Won. In season 3, …
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The Guy with the Secret Kung Fu (1980) by Lo Chi Film Review
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe era of kung-fu films reached its zenith in the 1970s, where the popularity of Bruce Lee and anyone who sought to …
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In New Doc, Rod Serling Explains From the Grave How We Ended Up Living in The Twilight Zone
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogYears before he created The Twilight Zone, Rod Serling tried to tell a story inspired by Emmet Till, the Black teenager lynched …
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Dennis Trillo, Jennylyn Mercado, Carlene Aguilar proud of Calix’s UAAP fencing gold
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogMANILA, Philippines — Dennis Trillo, Jennylyn Mercado and Carlene Aguilar were in full force on the day that their son Calix won …
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Tough diet debate seen for Japan national intelligence council bill
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogParliamentary deliberations on a bill to establish a national intelligence council in Japan may prove difficult as the opposition is worried that …
“A Song Without Home” expands on the short “Prisoner of Society” (2018), which was nominated for a European Film Academy Award and …
I realized once again during my conversation with Andres Muhlach on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” (which he revealed was his first …
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Miike’s “Ichi the Killer” Returns in 4K for Its 25th Anniversary
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogOne of the most infamous titles in Japanese cult cinema is set to return to theaters in a newly restored format, as …
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Ice Cube’s ‘War of the Worlds’ remake wins Worst Picture, 4 other Razzies
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogMANILA, Philippines — A screenlife adaptation of “War of the Worlds” starring Ice Cube won the most trophies at this year’s Golden Raspberry Awards, …
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U.S. says it can provide ‘reliable’ energy supply to Asia-Pacific
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe United States can provide “reliable” energy supplies to Asia-Pacific, U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Saturday, as the Middle East war …
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Asian Film Awards Academy and Rolex to Present Jia Zhangke Masterclass
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe Asian Film Awards Academy (AFAA) is proud to announce a partnership with Rolex as the Exclusive Timepiece of the 19th Asian …
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With Their Town, Ora Duplass, Mark Duplass and Katie Aselton Make a Film to Bring Generations Together
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlog“My parents definitely tried to keep me out of the business for as long as they could,” says Ora Duplass, who makes …
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Pussycat Dolls drop 1st single in 6 years, announce world tour
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogMANILA, Philippines — Let the world know, PCD is back. Girl group the Pussycat Dolls announced its comeback as a trio formed …
Growing up in Wakayama Prefecture, the heartland of ume (plum) cultivation in Japan, Mami Kubota enjoyed umeboshi (pickled plums) and plum juice …
March 13 2026 Ep.1 trailer added for ENA-Genie TV drama series “Climax” starring Ju Ji-Hoon and Ha Ji-Won. Narration in ep.1 trailer …
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The Rise of AI in Filmmaking and What It Means for Asian Cinema
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogby Michael Carrier and Brian Gabriel On February 18, the Motion Picture Association (MPA), representing major Hollywood studios, sent a cease-and-desist letter …
The title of Phoenix Jones: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Superhero, says it all. Director Bayan Joonam’s fascinating new …
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'Why not?': Jillian Ward open to working with Eman Bacosa Pacquiao
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogJillian Ward is opening her doors to all kinds of projects, including potential ones with Eman Bacosa.
Washington – For a man with his eye on the White House in 2028, U.S. Vice President JD Vance has kept a …
March 12 2026 Second teaser trailer added for MBC drama series “Perfect Crown” starring IU and Byeon Woo-Seok. The second teaser trailer …
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Birds of War by Janay Boulos, Abd Alkader Habak Documentary Review
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogAs I have mentioned many times before, documentaries nowadays frequently have better stories than fiction. Almost always, however, the theme is dramatic …
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Jodi, Sanya, Jane and Loisa are ‘Midnight Girls’ in sisterhood film
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogAfter exploring the many shades of romance in films like “Meet Me in St. Gallen,” “Only We Know” and her latest, “The …
Nissan on Wednesday fully accepted the labor union’s pay increase demand during this year’s shuntō spring wage negotiations. The struggling Japanese automaker …
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Tao Tsuchiya and Shori Sato cast in TV Asahi drama “Borderless”
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogMarch 11 2026 Tao Tsuchiya and Shori Sato are cast in TV Asahi drama series “Borderless.” The police themed drama series revolves …
“The Weird Man” is a 1983 Hong Kong martial arts fantasy directed by the legendary Chang Cheh and produced by Shaw Brothers …
