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Busan Winner ‘Ria,’ Arvin Belarmino’s Folk-Punk Debut, Boards Lights On (EXCLUSIVE)
Filipino filmmaker Arvin Belarmino’s debut feature “Ria” has been acquired by international sales company Lights On after premiering at the Busan International Film Festival, where it won the Heart of Eurasia Award. The deal gives the folk-punk drama international sales representation as it begins reaching audiences beyond the festival circuit. The film follows a young…
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Korea Box Office: Anime Sensation ‘Chiikawa’ Dominates Weekend
“Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island” led South Korea’s box office for a third weekend, taking 42.7% of ticket revenue from 16 to 18 October. Its continued success has brought the Japanese animated film to nearly 1.83 million admissions, making it a major draw in a crowded market. The film earned $2.8…
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Best images of F1 in the US through the years
Formula 1 returns to Austin for the United States Grand Prix, part of a growing American presence on the calendar. The sport now holds three US races each season, but its relationship with the country has been uneven, with some venues warmly remembered and others criticised. The article looks back through images from 11 US…
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China Box Office: ‘Resident Evil’ Retains Top Spot Over Quiet Post-Holiday Frame as Local Titles Wind Down
“Resident Evil” remained top of China’s box office over 16–18 October, earning $9.3 million in its second full weekend. Its lead came during a quiet post-holiday period, as local releases lost momentum. “Traces of Justice” placed second with $6.8 million, taking its total to $84.6 million, while “Mr. & Mrs. Pardon” ranked third with $4.1…
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Yeon Sang-ho thriller reaches 118 territories, premieres in Hawaii in November
Yeon Sang-ho’s psychological thriller *Paradise Lost* has been sold to 118 territories, and will make its US premiere at the Hawaii International Film Festival on 1 and 4 November. The sales and festival screenings extend the film’s international reach after sold-out showings at Toronto and Busan, and CJ ENM says overseas sales revenue has exceeded…
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The New Apu Makes His Debut Tonight On ‘The Simpsons’
Apu Nahasapeemapetilon speaks again in tonight’s episode of *The Simpsons*, voiced by Sunil Malhotra. The character had been seen but not heard since Hank Azaria stopped voicing him amid criticism of the portrayal of South Asians, making the recasting a significant return. In “The Revengening”, a prelude to next week’s “Treehouse of Horror”, a mysterious…
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China’s growth rebounds on AI-related exports despite weak domestic demand
China’s economy grew by 4.5% in the third quarter, recovering from a three-year low as demand for AI-related exports boosted manufacturing. Export growth is helping offset weak domestic spending, but the rebound leaves the economy reliant on overseas sales as trade tensions and uncertainty over AI investment cloud its prospects. The growth rate was below…
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Shane Steichen says Daniel Jones won’t be benched but coach and general manager Chris Ballard are in trouble
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said quarterback Daniel Jones will not be benched after the team lost to the previously winless Tennessee Titans. The defeat has intensified scrutiny of Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard, with the article suggesting their jobs may be at risk if the team does not improve. Jones threw two…
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Ju Ji-hoon & Choo Young-woo Return To ‘The Trauma Code: Heroes On Call’ With Seasons 2 & 3 In Production At Netflix
Netflix has begun production on seasons 2 and 3 of its Korean medical drama *The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call*. Ju Ji-hoon and Choo Young-woo will return, continuing the story of a gifted surgeon and his protégé as they work in a hospital emergency department. Yoon Kyung-ho and Jeong Jae-kwang are also returning, while Park…
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Metinvest chief urges EU to exempt Ukraine from steel import curbs
Metinvest chief executive Yuriy Ryzhenkov has urged the EU to exempt Ukraine from steel import restrictions, saying the measures unfairly group it with countries such as China and Turkey. He argues that access to the EU market is vital to the Ukrainian industry’s survival as it faces Russian attacks and the loss of other export…