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‘Drishyam’ Producer Panorama Studios Invests in Indian Vertical Streaming Platform Rocket Reels (EXCLUSIVE)
Panorama Studios, the Indian producer behind the “Drishyam” films, has invested in mobile-first vertical streaming platform Rocket Reels. The investment is intended to support more original programming, stronger technology and international expansion, reflecting growing interest in short-form, phone-oriented entertainment. Founded by Kranti Shanbhag, Rocket Reels offers brief episodic stories across genres in six Indian languages:…
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Harvard-China links unearthed as Congress finds 140 papers co-authored by CCP military universities
A congressional report alleges that Harvard University did not adequately safeguard research collaborations with Chinese institutions, including universities linked to China’s military and defence-industrial sector. The finding matters because it raises concerns that academic partnerships could expose sensitive US research or strengthen institutions associated with the Chinese Communist Party and its armed forces. The report…
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Asia Argento Discusses Playing “a Racist,” Locarno Honor and Exec-Producing a Gia Carangi Doc
Asia Argento is to receive Locarno Film Festival’s Life Achievement Award, recognising a career that has spanned acting, filmmaking and music since her child-screen debut in 1986. She said the honour was unexpected and emotionally significant, viewing it as validation for work that has often challenged expectations of women in cinema. At the festival’s 79th…
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Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market Names Japan 2026 Focus Country for Producer Hub
Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market has chosen Japan as the 2026 Focus Country for its Producer Hub, a networking programme linked to the Busan International Film Festival. The selection will bring 10 Japanese producers to Busan in October to pitch projects and seek international partners, reflecting Japan’s growing role in Asian film and television…
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Indian actor’s video with endangered gibbon sparks investigation
Indian wildlife officials are investigating after Tamil actor Vikram posted, then deleted, a video showing him cuddling and playing with an endangered lar gibbon. The inquiry will determine how the animal came to be at a private home in Chennai and whether legal requirements for its possession or transfer were met; officials have not alleged…
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Jones turns to geese to inspire Japan
Eddie Jones has used videos of geese flying in formation to illustrate support play to Japan’s rugby team before their second Test against Australia. The approach is intended to help players follow and react to the ball-carrier more effectively after Japan’s support play fell short in a narrow defeat last weekend. Japan lost 35-32 to…
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Switch 2 Demo Kiosks Now Advertising September Price Hike
Nintendo Switch 2 demo kiosks in the United States are now displaying a notice that the console’s suggested retail price will rise from $449.99 to $499.99 on 1 September 2026. The in-store messaging signals that the previously announced increase is imminent for North American buyers, following price changes already introduced in Japan. The rise amounts…
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Taiwan says it was hit by ‘abnormal’ AI-assisted cyber-attack
Taiwan says it detected an “abnormal” overseas cyber-attack against government agencies in July that combined human activity with AI-assisted tools. The case matters because officials describe it as a new form of threat, amid longstanding concerns about cyber operations and other pressure directed at the self-governed island. Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs said the attack…
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Japan protests Putin visit to disputed islands
Japan has strongly protested President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Iturup, one of the disputed Kuril islands claimed by both Russia and Japan. The visit matters because the long-running territorial dispute has prevented Moscow and Tokyo from signing a formal peace treaty since the end of the Second World War. Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said…
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4 ABBA Songs That Still Make Me Want To Dance Today
The article highlights four ABBA songs that the writer considers enduring dancefloor favourites: “Dancing Queen”, “Mamma Mia”, “Summer Night City” and “Does Your Mother Know”. It reflects ABBA’s continuing cultural appeal decades after the group’s 1973 debut, focusing on tracks known for their upbeat melodies and lasting popularity. “Dancing Queen”, released in 1976, is described…