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‘He’s tiny, dumpy and funny – so his BMX tricks are hilarious’: Tanuki: Pon’s Summer, an adorable slice-of-life adventure
Kyoto-based studio Denkiworks has unveiled Tanuki: Pon’s Summer, a debut slice-of-life adventure game starring Pon, a freeloading tanuki (raccoon dog) who has emptied the coffers of his home shrine on video games and snacks instead of saving for its 50th-anniversary festival. To fund repairs and buy festival attire, Pon takes a job delivering parcels by…
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7 students charged in hazing incident that led to Indiana fraternity’s suspension
Two pledges were diagnosed with a serious medical condition after the alleged hazing.
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TIFF Centrepiece To Showcase 54 Features With Kamila Andini’s ‘Four Seasons in Java’ & Avi Nesher’s ‘Our Loves’ Among World Premieres
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced its 2026 Centrepiece lineup, featuring 54 films from 50 countries as part of the festival’s 51st edition. The programme includes 10 world premieres, among them Indonesian director Kamila Andini’s “Four Seasons in Java” and Israeli director Avi Nesher’s October 7-themed drama “Our Lives”, underscoring TIFF’s role as…
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India moves to give its instant payments network a business model
India has introduced new legislation laying the legal groundwork to overhaul the zero-fee model underpinning its Unified Payments Interface (UPI), potentially allowing merchants to be charged on some transactions for the first time since fees were scrapped in January 2020. The move follows years of disagreement between the finance ministry, the central bank and payment…
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Tokyo’s TIFFCOM 2026 Expands IP Market, Adds AI and Anime Conferences
Tokyo’s TIFFCOM content market will expand its Tokyo IP Market: Adaptation & Remake for its 2026 edition and add new conference sessions on artificial intelligence and anime. The market, one of Asia’s leading content trading events, is jointly organised by two Japanese government ministries and industry body Unijapan, and runs alongside the Tokyo International Film…
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Terrifying turbulence leaves 12 injured as passengers smash heads on plane roof during flight to India
A flight bound for India was hit by severe turbulence so violent that passengers were thrown from their seats and struck their heads on the cabin ceiling, leaving 12 people injured. The incident highlights the growing risk turbulence poses to air travel, with scientists linking an increase in severe mid-air jolts to climate change and…
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A New ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Book Features 500 Pieces of Concept Art and Delves Into Film’s Biggest References: Korean Mythology, Shamanism, Manhwa and More
A new deluxe hardcover book, “The Art of KPop Demon Hunters: Platinum Edition,” is set for release on 8 September, offering fans an in-depth look at how the Netflix animated hit’s visual world was created. Written by Tracey Miller-Zarneke, the 144-page book compiles more than 500 pieces of concept art and explores the film’s cultural…
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‘Baywatch’ Swims to Prime Video in Canada, Latin America, India and Europe
Fremantle has struck a multi-territory licensing deal with Prime Video to bring the rebooted “Baywatch” series, along with the original show’s complete back catalogue, to Canada, Latin America, India and a swathe of European markets. The agreement extends the reach of the revival beyond its US and UK homes, where it debuts on Fox in…
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Rewrites Box Office History in India With Record Launch
Sony’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has set a new Indian box office record, overtaking “Avengers: Endgame” to become the biggest opening for a non-Indian film in the country’s history. The film earned INR72.44 crore ($7.6 million) on its opening day alone, with nearly 1 million cinemagoers turning out on the first Thursday, underlining the continued…
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Warner Bros Korea Sets September Release For ‘The Intern’ Remake, Starring Choi Min-sik & Han So-hee
Warner Bros Korea has confirmed a September 16 release date for its Korean-language remake of the 2015 comedy hit The Intern, with veteran actor Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee taking on the roles originated by Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway. The film is one of Korea’s more anticipated releases, timed to open ahead of…