Hong Kong quarantine exemption for Nicole Kidman draws flak

Nicole Kidman will star in the upcoming series “Expats” as expected.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefAmazon Studios has denied Hong Kong press reports that Nicole Kidman walked off the production of “Expats” in Hong Kong. Instead, filming is to continue despite ongoing controversy.“Nicole wrapped as scheduled, she did not leave early.

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Facebook.The cancellation came days after pro-Beijing newspaper Ta Kung Pao accused Ho of being “anti-China” due to her involvement in the 2019 pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe Hong Kong International Film Festival Society is to streamline the industry support measures that it operates under the leadership of Jacob Wong, in time for what it hopes will be in-person events in March 2022.Wong will oversee HKIFF Industry, a new umbrella that coordinate HKIFFS’ industry initiatives, including: Hong Kong Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF), In-Development (IDP) and Work-in-Progress (WIP) programs, HAF Goes to Cannes, HAF Film Lab, HKIFF

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefJennifer Yu (“Sisterhood,” “Flying Tiger 2”) leads an all-star cast in “Forensic Psychologist,” a psychological crime series which starts shooting from September in Hong Kong.The 12×30 minute explores the work of a forensic psychologist who must assess the mental state of alleged criminals to determine whether they are mentally fit to stand trial.

Vivienne Chow A proposed new law that will inject national security elements into Hong Kong’s censorship system has the city’s filmmakers worried. The law allows government officials retrospective power to change previously-issued exhibition approvals and provides for three year jail terms in case of breach.“We are very worried,” Tenky Tin, chair of the Federation of Hong Kong Filmmakers’ executive committee, told Variety.

HONG KONG -- Hong Kong authorities on Tuesday said they plan to amend a film censorship law to forbid screenings of movies deemed contrary to national security.The proposed changes to Hong Kong’s Film Censorship Ordinance would step up censorship of movies in the semi-autonomous city, expanding an ongoing crackdown on political dissent that has led to the closure of various pro-democracy organizations and the arrests of dozens of activists.The amendments would require a censor to determine

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefHong Kong is to introduce a new film censorship law that could send anyone responsible for illegal screenings to jail for up to three years.The new law is intended to codify national security concerns that were introduced into the city’s film classification system only in June.It is understood that national security censorship will apply to existing films, not just new works.The moves were announced by the government’s commerce secretary Edward Yau at a press

Will Thorne Staff WriterJennifer Ngo was working as a journalist in London when massive protests broke out in her native Hong Kong in 2019.She watched news feeds and live streams with a mixture of “heartbreak” at the violence and “hope” that Hong Kongers were taking to the streets in the name of democracy once again.“After 2014 there was a big social movement and nothing really changed, a lot of people were discouraged.

Nicole Kidman to enter the region without adhering to quarantine rules.Kidman has faced criticism from Hong Kong citizens and local media for skipping COVID-19 quarantine measures after flying in via private jet from Sydney, Australia on August 12.Last week, anyone flying into Hong Kong from Australia would have been subject to seven-days quarantine in a government-approved hotel.

Nicole Kidman has been granted a coronavirus quarantine exemption in Hong Kong, much to the dismay of some locals.Hong Kong’s government said Thursday that it has granted a quarantine exemption to an individual to perform “designated professional work” following reports that the 54-year-old did not have to spend time in quarantine when she arrived in the city to film a TV series.“The case in discussion has been granted permission to travel to Hong Kong with a quarantine exemption for the purpose

Nicole Kidman has been granted a coronavirus quarantine exemption in Hong Kong, much to the dismay of some locals. Hong Kong’s government said Thursday that it has granted a quarantine exemption to an individual to perform "designated professional work" following reports that the 54-year-old did not have to spend time in quarantine when she arrived in the city to film a TV series.

Hong Kong’s Commerce and Economic Development Bureau has been facing pressure to answer why Nicole Kidman was exempt from city’s seven-day hotel quarantine for vaccinated people arriving from Australia. They have now released a statement on why she was given an exemption.

Nicole Kidman has become the center of a social media debate after arriving in Hong Kong to film her latest TV series, The Expats.The Nine Perfect Strangers actress reportedly touched down in the Chinese city last week after flying in from Australia, but her apparent lack of isolation has caused uproar with many.MORE: Nicole Kidman's son Connor Cruise reveals bold new look with rare photo of himselfNicole was granted a quarantine waiver and according to local media, she has been spotted out

Hong Kong’s government said Thursday that it has granted a quarantine exemption to an individual to perform “designated professional work” following reports that Hollywood actress Nicole Kidman did not have to spend time in quarantine when she arrived in the city to film a TV series.

A quarantine waiver granted to Nicole Kidman by Hong Kong authorities has drawn criticism from local residents. The star traveled to Hong Kong last week for the Amazon series The Expats, which is now shooting there, but was not subject to the city’s strict isolation rules.

Hong Kong government has confirmed it has given Nicole Kidman an exemption from the city’s strict quarantine procedures, while currently tightening inbound travel restrictions for ordinary residents.Through her Blossom Films production company, Kidman is attached as an executive producer on “The Expats,” an Amazon Studios series directed by U.S.-based Chinese helmer Lulu Wang (“The Farewell”) that is currently shooting in the city.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefCoinllectibles, a blockchain company involved in the art world, has announced plans to acquire Hong Kong-U.K.