Festivals
FESTIVALS: 'The Name' To Close Osaka Asian Film Festival
This year’s Osaka Asian Film Festival (March 9-18) will close with the world premiere of Japanese filmmaker Toda Akihiro’s The Name.
Korea & Japan
French Manga 'Radiant' To Be Adapted By Japan’s NHK
Created by Tony Valente, the property became the first French hardcover manga to be published in Japan in 2015.
Chinese Speaking
PCCW’s Viu Adds Content From JTBC To Korean Line-Up
Shows from leading Korean cable broadcaster to stream on Viu include Misty, Welcome to Waikiki and Strong Girl Bong-soon.
Chinese Speaking
Viu To Expand Korean Dramas On Indian Service
Hallyu reaches India as streaming service plans to add 20 more Korean dramas by March 2018.
Korea & Japan
Netflix Acquires South Korean Thriller 'Forgotten'
Mystery thriller will be released theatrically in Korea later this month before streaming on Netflix in early 2018.
Festivals
FESTIVALS: Tokyo Gives Top Awards to 'Grain', 'Crater'
Turkish filmmaker Semih Kaplanoglu’s Grain was awarded the Tokyo Grand Prix at this year's TIFF, while Italian drama Crater took the special jury prize.
Festivals
FESTIVALS: 'After My Death', 'Blockage' Win Top Awards At BIFF
Iranian filmmaker Mohsen Gharaei’s Blockage and After My Death, from Korean director Kim Uiseok, shared the New Currents Award at Busan film festival.
Festivals
FESTIVALS: 'Glass Garden', 'Love Education' To Bookend Busan
Korean director Shin Suwon’s Glass Garden will open this year’s Busan film festival, while Taiwanese filmmaker Sylvia Chang’s Love Education will close the event.
Korea & Japan
tvN Movies Launches On Viu In Southeast Asia
CJ E&M channel launches on Viu in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Korea & Japan
Amazon Unveils 'Final Life' With Shota Matsuda, Taemin
Crime drama marks the first time that Japanese actor Shota Matsuda and K-pop star Taemin have worked together.
Korea & Japan
Sony Acquires Anime Distributor Funimation
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has bought a 95% stake in the company which distributes Japanese anime content in the US.
Festivals
FESTIVALS: 'Handle With Care' Wins At Skip City
Norwegian drama takes Grand Prize while winners also include China’s Van Goghs and The Citizen.