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Oscar-Nominated Sean Wang, Street Fighter Director Kitao Sakurai to Mentor Storytellers in New TAAF Grant Program

ⓒCourtesy of The Asian American Foundation The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) is inviting creatives nationwide to apply for its new TAAF Asian+American Storytelling Initiative, a grant and mentorship program supporting original stories about overlooked Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) figures, communities, and moments in American history. The initiative builds on TAAF’s ongoing digital interview series, The…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

September 16, 2026

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Other Mommy | Official Trailer 2 : starring Jessica Chastain

ⓒCourtesy of Universal Pictures Universal Pictures, along with Blumhouse and Atomic Monster, has released a second trailer for “Other Mommy,” a new horror/thriller set for cinema release on October 9th. The project is depicted as a harrowing journey into the gloomy realm of young Bela, who develops an unsettling bond with an ominous figure in…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

September 16, 2026

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Mr. Irrelevant | Official Trailer (2026 Movie) – David Corenswet, Isabel May

ⓒCourtesy of Paramount and Skydance Paramount and Skydance have unveiled the uplifting first trailer for the film directed by David Corenswet titled “Mr. Irrelevant“, which will hit theaters on Christmas Day. Coreswet, who stars in “Superman“, plays John Tuggle, the running back dubbed ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ post-1983 NFL draft, which saw him selected as the last…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

September 16, 2026

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Animals | Official Trailer | Netflix : Starring Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington

ⓒCourtesy of Netflix Netflix released the complete trailer for the Ben Affleck-directed crime thriller “Animals“. With the kidnapping of Mark Kimball’s son, who is running for mayor of Los Angeles, his wife and he have just a few hours to gather the ransom money. With their financial resources mostly allocated to his political campaign, they…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

September 15, 2026

Interviews

“The Uprising” : Press Conference with Actors Andrew Garfield, Thomasin McKenzie, Woody Norman, Katherine Waterson, Director Paul Greengrass and Historian Dan Jones

The Uprising : Andrew Garfield stars as the leader of a ferocious rebellion against the tyranny of King Richard II. Set against the true events of the Uprising that helped inspire the legend of Robin Hood, he forms an army of the people to face the King’s might in a fight for justice. Director :…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

September 14, 2026

Oscar-Nominated Sean Wang, Street Fighter Director Kitao Sakurai to Mentor Storytellers in New TAAF Grant Program

Nobuhiro Hosoki

September 16, 2026

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Other Mommy | Official Trailer 2 : starring Jessica Chastain

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September 16, 2026

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Mr. Irrelevant | Official Trailer (2026 Movie) – David Corenswet, Isabel May

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September 16, 2026

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Animals | Official Trailer | Netflix : Starring Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington

Nobuhiro Hosoki

September 15, 2026

Fall 2: Deadpoint (2026) Official Trailer 2 – Harriet Slater, Arsema Thomas

ⓒCourtesy of Lionsgate Lionsgate has dropped a new trailer, “Fall 2: Deadpoint“ which follows the first “Fall“ movie (available on Amazon now) with a new setting: Per the official description, “On a perilous climb across Thailand’s Mount Kwan, two climbers become trapped thousands of feet above the ground, where vertigo-inducing heights, sheer exposure, and impossible odds turn…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

August 23, 2026

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High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam: A Gripping Political Thriller Built on Human Conflict

ⓒCourtesy of TNT At their core, the most captivating historical thrillers explore power, uncertainty, truth and the consequences of political decisions. TNT’s new limited series, High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam, does just that by examining how intelligence can shape history when assumptions collide with incomplete or conflicting information. The show’s eight episodes also…

Karen Benardello

September 10, 2026

Trailers

THE UPRISING – Official Trailer [HD] – Only In Theaters September 11 : Starring Andrew Garfield

ⓒCourtesy of Focus Features Focus Features unveiled the trailer for “The Uprising,” the historical drama directed by ”United 93” director Paul Greengrass and starring Andrew Garfield. Set during the Peasants’ Revolt in 14th-century England, the story follows a legendary rebel leader (Garfield) who assembles a band of everyday citizens to challenge the rule of King…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

July 16, 2026

News

Crunchyroll Acquires Makoto Shinkai’s Next Feature Film

Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Suzume.’ Image © Suzume Film Partners Sony’s Crunchyroll has acquired the global distribution rights to anime hitmaker Makoto Shinkai‘s much-anticipated next feature. The anime streaming service will co-release the unnamed project with Sony Pictures Entertainment worldwide, except in Asia, with India being considered part of the Western regions. Crunchyroll stated on Tuesday that the…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

August 12, 2026

Interviews

“Hope” : Q&A with Director Na Hong-jin, Actress Hoyeon and Actor Zo In-Sung

ⓒCourtesy of Neon Hope : A police chief, a policewoman and a group of hunters try to track down and kill a mysterious creature that’s laying waste to a Korean village. Director : Na Hong-jin Producer : Kim Saemi, Son Seung-hyeon Screenwriter : Na Hong-jin Distributor : NEON Genre : Horror, Action, Mystery & Thriller, Sci-Fi Thriller, Crime & Mystery Films Original…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

September 12, 2026

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Hope, Na Hong-jin’s Record-Breaking Sci-Fi Monster Movie

ⓒCourtesy of Neon They are too small to be proper kaiju, but they are too large and weird-looking to be human. Whatever they are, they are Ko Bum-seok’s problem. As the police chief of Hope Harbor, it is his job to serve and protect. However, he is not trained to fight monsters. Fortunately, his town…

Joe Bendel

September 11, 2026

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Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo – Official Japanese Trailer – Coming Soon

ⓒCourtesy of Neon Neon has unveiled the complete Japanese trailer for the upcoming film titled “Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo“, directed by Takashi Miike. This premier is scheduled to take place at the 2026 Toronto Film Festival (TIFF) this month – poised to make a big impression in the cinema lineup at the festival. This is the…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

September 14, 2026

News

Studio Ghibli Fest 2025 Lineup & Schedule Announced for Studio’s 40th Anniversary

© Courtesy of Studio Ghibli In celebration of Studio Ghibli’s 40th anniversary, GKIDS and Fathom Entertainment are teaming up to bring eight of their critically acclaimed animated movies back to U.S. theaters for their annual Studio Ghibli Fest 2025. The limited theatrical event will take place from May until November. “Fathom has enjoyed many years…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

April 20, 2025

NEWS

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Oscar-Nominated Sean Wang, Street Fighter Director Kitao Sakurai to Mentor Storytellers in New TAAF Grant Program

Nobuhiro Hosoki

September 16, 2026

News

“The Last Emperor”, “Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence” Producer Jeremy Thomas Passed Away!

ⓒCourtesy of Anoush Abrar British film producer Jeremy Thomas, known for his 1987 Academy Award-winning film “The Last Emperor“, has passed away. He was 77. On Saturday, Thomas’ team stated that he passed away peacefully on Friday at his country home in Oxfordshire, with his family and loved ones by his side. Thomas was born…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

September 13, 2026

News

Judge Judy is Retiring and Passing the Gavel to Her Son

ⓒCourtesy of CBS / Courtesy: Everett Collection Judge Judy is retiring from on-camera work after a thirty-year run adjudicating small-claims cases on television. Now 83, the TV personality announces her intention to step back from active work but plans to remain involved in the industry from behind the scenes. As PEOPLE reported, Judith Sheindlin, known…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

September 11, 2026

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Kane Parsons Set To Direct “Backrooms 2”

ⓒCourtesy of A24 Dread Central is exclusively reporting that Kane Parsons has officially signed on to direct Backrooms 2 for A24. A24‘s Backrooms is set to premiere on streaming platforms after having a successful theatrical release earlier this year. Backrooms, a film produced by A24, is scheduled for streaming following its impressive theatrical run. Critical acclaim for…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

September 7, 2026

News

‘Spider-Noir’ Canceled at Prime Video After One Season

ⓒCourtesy of Amazon Prime The official announcement is that “Spider-Noir ,” led by Nic Cage, has been cancelled and will not be reappearing on Prime Video. According to The Wrap, Amazon decided not to renew the series for a second season, making this decision just over three months after the show began in late May…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

September 6, 2026

TRAILERS

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Other Mommy | Official Trailer 2 : starring Jessica Chastain

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September 16, 2026

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Mr. Irrelevant | Official Trailer (2026 Movie) – David Corenswet, Isabel May

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September 16, 2026

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Animals | Official Trailer | Netflix : Starring Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington

Nobuhiro Hosoki

September 15, 2026

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Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo – Official Japanese Trailer – Coming Soon

Nobuhiro Hosoki

September 14, 2026

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Carrie – Official Trailer | Prime Video : Directed by Mike Flanagan

ⓒCourtesy of Amazon Prime Amazon Prime Video has revealed a trailer for the new television series adaptation of Stephen King‘s novel “Carrie“, a project created by the series’ visionary director, Mike Flanagan, for the acclaimed “Midnight Mass” and “The Haunting of Hill House“. The eight-episode series represents the initial adaptation of the narrative for television…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

September 13, 2026

REVIEWS

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‘If I Go Will They Miss Me’ Plunges Us At The Heart Of Parenthood And Filiality

The sound of waves crashing on the sand, the seagulls squeaking overhead, and a young man’s voice introduce us to If I Go Will They Miss Me. The feature is an expansion of the 2022 eponymous short film, and it had its world premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Film director Walter Thompson-Hernandez takes…

Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi

September 13, 2026

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Hope, Na Hong-jin’s Record-Breaking Sci-Fi Monster Movie

Joe Bendel

September 11, 2026

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High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam: A Gripping Political Thriller Built on Human Conflict

Karen Benardello

September 10, 2026

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Venice Film Festival: ‘IMPERIUM’ Rediscovers The Soviet Union Through Italian Film Archives

In the Out of Competition section of the 83rd Venice Film Festival IMPERIUM — directed by Sergei Loznitsa — rediscovers an unknown Soviet Union through Italian film archives. The filmmaker born in Belarus and raised in Ukraine, is among the most critically acclaimed directors, and his films have been screened at major international festivals. Loznitsa…

Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi

September 7, 2026

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‘Nyumba,’ A Documentary That Finds A Home In Humanity

Matteo Garrone’s 2023 Io Capitano intensely captured the odyssey of migrants who fled Africa to find better opportunities across the Mediterranean Sea. The film focused on the story of Fofana Amara’s journey before arriving to his promised land. Now there’s a documentary that has been travelling across the festival circuit that takes this theme a…

Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi

September 5, 2026

INTERVIEWS

Interviews

“The Uprising” : Press Conference with Actors Andrew Garfield, Thomasin McKenzie, Woody Norman, Katherine Waterson, Director Paul Greengrass and Historian Dan Jones

Nobuhiro Hosoki

September 14, 2026

Interviews

The Oldest Person in the World : Exclusive Interview with Director Sam Green

Check out more of Our Youtube Channel Nobuhiro Hosoki grew up watching American films since he was a kid; he decided to go to the United States thanks to seeing the artistry of Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange.” After graduating from film school, he worked as an assistant director on TV Tokyo’s program called…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

September 12, 2026

Interviews

“Hope” : Q&A with Director Na Hong-jin, Actress Hoyeon and Actor Zo In-Sung

Nobuhiro Hosoki

September 12, 2026

Interviews

Fujiko : Exclusive Interview with Director Taichi Kimura

Photo: © 2026 FUJIKO Film Partners Fujiko : Shizuoka, 1977: a Japan still telling women where they belong, and a young mother who refuses to listen. Fujiko gives birth during a storm and a hospital blackout, and within months her in-laws have taken her baby. She wins her daughter Mari back, and sets out to…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

September 6, 2026

Interviews

“Blank Canvas : My So-Called Artist’s Journey” : Exclusive Interview with Manga Artist Akiko Higashimura

ⓒPhoto by Ayami Kusumi A live-action film adaptation of the manga ”Blank Canvas : My So-Called Artist’s Journey”—an autobiographical work by popular manga artist Akiko Higashimura, creator of numerous hits such as ”Princess Jellyfish” and “Tokyo Tarareba Girls“—which won the 8th Manga Grand Prize and the Grand Prize in the Manga Category at the…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

September 4, 2026

FESTIVALS

Festivals

Arkansas Cinema Society 2026 Announces films, Panels, and Special Guests for FILMLAND

Arkansas Cinema Society announces Films and Events for FILMLAND Presented by The Tyson Family Foundation (August 12-16) Arkansas Filmmaker Spotlight screening is Josh Loeb’s In Spite of Ourselves with Loeb, DP Gabe Mayhan, and Modest Mouse’s Jim Fairchild, all in attendance Josephine Decker and Joe Swanberg head to Filmland with Chasing Summer and The Sun…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

August 10, 2026

Festivals

DATE CHANGE: 🎬 CJFC Hōga Club Meetup: Sheep in the Box

Join the CJFC Hōga Club for our next Japanese movie night! This month we’re watching Sheep in the Box, the newest film by acclaimed Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda (Shoplifters, Monster, Broker). https://musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-events/sheep-in-the-box Set in the near future, the film follows a grieving couple who welcome into their home a humanoid identical to their late son. As they navigate…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

August 6, 2026

Festivals

NYAFF Closes Its 25th Anniversary Festival with the North American Premiere of Chinese Breakout Smash Hit Dear You

©Courtesy of The New York Asian Film Festival The New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF), celebrating its landmark 25th edition, will close with the North American premiere of the Chinese breakout smash Dear You. Co-presented by Well Go USA Entertainment, the Closing Night screening takes place on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 8:30 PM at…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

June 28, 2026

Festivals

Masahiro Shinoda Jun 19—30, 2026, Part of BAM Film 2026

©Courtesy of BAM June 19–30 Masahiro Shinoda Co-presented by Japan Foundation Programmed by Jesse Trussell The protean master filmmaker Masahiro Shinoda, who passed away last year at 94, deftly leapt between social dramas, samurai films, and stunning engagements with traditional Japanese theater. Beginning his career in the 1950s as an assistant to legends like Yasujirō…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

June 22, 2026

Festivals

FLC and New York Asian Film Festival Unveil Second Wave of Festival Titles, The Uncaged Award Competition, and Two Special Award Honorees

©Courtesy of The New York Asian Film Festival The New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) and Film at Lincoln Center today unveil the second wave of programming for its landmark 25th edition, adding more than 40 films to an already wide-ranging lineup, with very special final titles still to come. Running from July 10 to…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

June 17, 2026

TV SHOWS

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‘Plastic Beauty,’ The Series Examines The Polarity Of Cosmetic Surgery

A new Netflix Japanese series dissects the most debated issue of contemporary society: cosmetic surgery. Plastic Beauty follows, through 8 episodes, how Fumi Numata (Mayu Matsuoka), a gifted surgeon focused on saving lives, has to switch to cosmetic surgery confronting herself with the director of the beauty clinic she works for, Rin Tohyama (Riisa Naka)….

Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi

September 9, 2026

TV Shows

‘Beef 2,’ Black Dramedy Exposes The Malignity Of Mankind

The American comedy drama anthology television series created by Lee Sung Jin returns to Netflix with a second season that will keep you on the edge of your seat. We are introduced to Joshua “Josh” Martín (Oscar Isaac) and his British wife Lindsay Crane-Martín (Carey Mulligan). Josh is the general manager of a country club,…

Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi

April 19, 2026

TV Shows

‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ Review: Pennywise Is Back…

@Courtesy of HBO MAX After the worldwide success of the two movies dedicated to Pennywise and the Losers, Andy Muschietti decided that there was more to say about IT, the masterpiece novel written by Stephen King. Inspired by the interludes that in an obscure and elusive way talk about the genesis of the evil entity…

Adriano Ercolani

November 11, 2025

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“Black Rabbit” : Press Conference With Stars Jude Law, Jason Bateman and Creators Kate Susman, Zach Baylin

@Courtesy of Netflix Black Rabbit : When the owner of the hottest restaurant in New York allows his troubled brother to return to the family business, he opens the door to old traumas and new dangers that threaten to bring down everything they’ve built. Creator : Kate Susman, Zach Baylin. Executive Producer : Zach Baylin, Jude…

Adriano Ercolani

September 24, 2025

TV Shows

‘Task’ : Press Conference With Actors Tom Pelphrey, Emilia Jones and Creator Brad Ingelsby

@Courtesy of HBO MAX Task : Set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia, an FBI agent heads a Task Force to put an end to a string of violent robberies led by an unsuspecting family man. Creator : Brad Engelsby Executive Producer : Brad Engelsby, Ron Schmidt Network : HBO Genre : Crime, Drama Original…

Adriano Ercolani

September 16, 2025

FILM EXTRA

Film Extra

Basketball Movies for NBA Fans to Watch During the Playoffs

©Courtesy of Unsplash Here are always new movies being released and reviews to read from respected critics. However, despite the conveyor belt of fresh releases that come out in cinemas and on Netflix, sometimes loading up a classic film is a preference for movie lovers. For basketball fans, in particular, there are some much-loved productions…

May 28, 2026

Film Extra

4th Annual International Film Festival Manhattan Industry Screening at the Festival De Cannes

©Courtesy of IFFM Festival Director Luis Pedron is excited to announce that the 4th Annual International Film Festival Manhattan Industry screening as part of the Short Film Corner / Rendez-vous Industry Events at the Festival de Cannes will be happening on May 20, 2026 @ 18:00 – 19:50 at the Palais G Palais de Festivals…

May 4, 2026

Film Extra

Best Movies and Documentaries About the Kentucky Derby

Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko Written by Paulius Narkevičius It’s hard to explain the Kentucky Derby to a non-horse racing fan. In fact, it is even harder to compare it to a different sporting event. We’re talking about a spectacle that has been going on for more than 150 years, and it is often called “the…

March 27, 2026

Film Extra

The Cross-Continental Love Story Has Always Been Cinema’s Most Powerful Subject. So Why Has It Run Out of Things to Say?

©Courtesy of Noël Coward. (The rights to the film “Brief Encounter” are currently held by the estate of Noël Coward) There is a specific kind of ache that the best cross-cultural romance films understand better than any other genre. It is not simply the ache of two people wanting each other, it’s the ache of…

March 25, 2026

Film Extra

Five Legendary Bond Film Locations To Visit at Any Time

Written by Bradley James Watching a James Bond film can make you want a lot of different things: fancy cars, secret agent training, the company of a beautiful woman (or handsome man), or even a new wardrobe full of sharp formal wear. The films are designed as much to be eye candy as anything else. Above all…

March 15, 2026

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