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The A List : 15 Stories From Asian and Pacific Diasporas / Exclusive Interview with Director Eugene Yi

  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 “Morning Satellite” at the New York branch…

“Superbad” Director Greg Mottola to Direct “Deathstroke and Bane” Movie?

©Courtesy of Warner Brothers According to Deadline, Greg Mottola, the director of “Superbad“ and “Peacemaker,” is the leading contender to direct Warner Bros.’ upcoming “Deathstroke and Bane” movie. Matthew Orton, who is set to make his debut in the DC Universe, submitted his script to DC Studios chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran in July….

Jujutsu Kaisen : The Stage at the Japan Parade

©Courtesy of Cinema Daily US THE JAPAN PARADE: Beginning on Central Park West at West 81st Street and traveling south to West 67th Street, the Japan Parade will feature “Jujutsu Kaisen The Stage,” the music and taiko groups New York Taiko Aikokai, Soh Daiko, COBU, and Taiko Masala Dojo, the choir group The Young People’s…

Koji Suzuki Dies at 68; Author of Japanese Horror Novels “Ring” and “Spiral”

©Photo credit Takayuki Taneko Koji Suzuki, the author known for horror novels such as “The Ring” and “Spiral”, passed away on the 8th at a hospital in Tokyo. He was 68. Born in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. He made his debut in 1990 with “Paradise”, which won the Excellence Award at the Japan Fantasy Novel…

Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s All of a Sudden Sells Worldwide Ahead of Cannes Premiere

©Photo by Nobuhiro Hosoki All of a Sudden, the anticipated new feature from acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Ryusuke Hamaguchi, has sold its international rights. Cinéfrance International has closed a group of international deals on the French-language drama, Variety is reporting. The sale comes before the project has its world premiere on May 15 at the Cannes…

Jonathan Bailey and Natalie Portman to Star in Thriller ‘Pumping Black’ for Anton

Photo by Universal Pictures and Amblin En – © Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. “Wicked” and “Jurassic World: Rebirth” actor Jonathan Bailey is now collaborating with Natalie Portman on the sports psychological thriller “Pumping Black“. The story revolves around the competitive and fierce world of professional cycling and follows cyclist Taylor Mace (Bailey), who is approaching…

“Silent Friend” Review, Starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai

©Courtesy of 1-2 Special  Dr. Tony Wong is a rare beast. He is an elite researcher, who also delivers entertaining lectures. Even in English, rather than his native Cantonese, his classroom presentations could pass for a top 10 TED talk. Unfortunately, the mandatory Covid closure sends all the visiting professor’s students home, leaving him stranded…

Jacob Elordi became a “Front-Runner ” for James Bond, Multiple Sources Say

Photo by Courtesy of Warner Bros. – © Warner Bros. The new 007 is the subject of constant speculation since it was announced that Amazon had obtained the creative rights to the James Bond franchise. Who is rumored to have the lead role in playing the new James Bond? In the latest episode of The Rest…

The Odyssey | Official New Trailer : Starring Matt Damon, Directed by Christopher Nolan

©Courtesy of Universal Pictures Universal Pictures has released a new trailer for their upcoming epic, The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan. The trailer was unveiled on the episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that aired on Monday night. The trailer showcases a more expansive version of Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic, with Theron…

Visionary CNN Founder Ted Turner Dies at 87

Photo by Dana Gluckstein – © 1995 Dana Gluckstein Ted Turner, the founder of CNN, has died at age 87. His family confirmed his death after a long battle with Lewy body dementia. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, the news company is reporting. Turner leaves behind a legacy that reshaped television, revolutionized…

‘Omaha,’ An Interior Journey Channelled Through A Road Trip

The American drama Omaha, directed by Cole Webley and penned by Robert Machoian, made its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival as an entry in the U.S. Dramatic Competition category. The narrative builds up slowly with John Magaro playing a father who takes his two children Ella (Molly Belle Wright) and Charlie (Wyatt…