Month: June 2023
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Unleashing Thailand’s Soft Power Potential
Immediately after Lalisa "Lisa" Manoban, a member of the Korean-pop girl group Blackpink, in an interview casually mentioned her favorite meatball vendors at her hometown train station in Thailand's Buriram province, sales of the local delicacies spiked by a staggering 1,000 percent. Lisa's first solo music video album, in which she donned a dazzling traditional Thai outfit, garnered an astonishing 10 million views on YouTube within just two hours. Now that's soft power!
A Gentrification Rift Explored in South Fujian Drama ‘Half-Meter’
A sudden construction boom nearly demolishes the relationship between two childhood friends. That’s the story of a new short film entitled; “Half-Meter.” The Chinese drama, which comes to us courtesy of filmmaker Zebang Yang, is a short film.
RON PERLMAN TAKES LEAD IN “THE BAKER”
Falling Forward Films and Productivity Media announce the release of "The Baker" starring Ron Perlman ('Hellboy,' 'Nightmare Alley,' TV's 'Sons of Anarchy'), exclusively in theaters July 28.
A Young Dreamer’s Forced to Choose Between Her Baby and Broadway in ‘Yearning’
New short film from Chinese director Shae Xu. Aims to challenge her country’s boorish, at times, views on abortion. The movie is called “Yearning.”
Harry Potter Stars Celebrate the Opening The Making of Harry Potter
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo celebrated its grand opening with a magical red carpet event attended by Harry Potter actors Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy), Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) and Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) who joined local stars to mark the occasion.
Pro Sound Effects and Mark Mangini Announce Partnership
Pro Sound Effects, the industry-leading provider of professional sound effects libraries and software, has announced a new chapter in their groundbreaking partnership with Mark Mangini, the acclaimed Academy Award®-winning sound artist. This collaboration will result in the release of exclusive sound effects libraries curated from the latest and freshest creations in Mark Mangini's private library.
Netflix to Announce Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) today announced it will post its second quarter 2023 financial results and business outlook on its investor relations website at http://ir.netflix.net on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at approximately 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Hollywood’s A-Listers Steal the Spotlight on the Red Carpet at Tribeca Film Festival 2023
Hollywood's elite always manage to captivate us with their impeccable fashion choices, and the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival was no exception. Abigail Spenser Hu and a constellation of stars lit up the red carpet, leaving heads turning in awe.
Cineverse Takes North American Distribution Rights on “On Fire”
Cineverse announced today that the Company has acquired all North American rights to the pulse-pounding survival and inspirational drama On Fire. Inspired by the true and harrowing events which transpired during one of Northern California's most catastrophic wildfires, the film premiered at the 2023 Mammoth Film Festival where it was nominated for best genre film. Director/star Peter Facinelli (The Vanished, Twilight) was in attendance with local heroes from the town's firefighting units.
IMAX Announces Extension of Current Share-Repurchase Program
IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced a 3-year extension to the Company's share-repurchase program through June 30, 2026. The current share-repurchase program authorized the Company to repurchase up to $400 million of its common shares, of which approximately $191.5 million remains available, and was set to expire on June 30, 2023.