‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Announced, Sets 2024 Release Date

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief The delayed 46th edition of the Hong Kong International Film Festival wrapped Wednesday with the award of 13 prizes for its young filmmaker, documentary and shorts competitions. Hailed by the jury as “one of this year’s most distinguished films both creatively and artistically,” Qiu Jiongjiong’s “A New Old Play” was named best film for the Young Cinema Competition (Chinese Language). “A New Old Play” is a tale of a family of Sichuan Opera artists living through a tumultuous era. It also collected the FIPRESCI Prize, with the jury commending the film for “its masterful approach and inventive visual style.”  In the global category, Palestinian director Maha Haj’s “Mediterranean Fever” was chosen as the Firebird Award winner for being “an all-rounded gem that is at once a thriller, social comedy, and odd couple bromance.” 

Mikhail Gorbachev has died at the age of 91, according to reports.

, 's latest spinoff, premiered on Netflix Wednesday, and while the show is mostly about selling multi-million-dollar homes in California's affluent Orange County neighborhoods, there was plenty of in-office drama too. There were agents arguing over listings and even a moment between co-stars Tyler Stanaland -- who is married to  star, Brittany Snow -- and Kayla Cardona, that crossed the line and had the whole office talking.During a night out, Cardona tries to kiss Stanaland, and while the moment wasn't caught on camera, it did send shockwaves through the office. Though viewers see Cardona and Stanaland clear the air on the show, Stanaland took a moment to speak out about the incident, while appearing on the  podcast Wednesday.«One night, Kayla did try and kiss me.

Knives Out sequel Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery has confirmed a release date for later this year, alongside a number of new images.The anticipated follow-up to Rian Johnson’s acclaimed 2019 murder mystery will see Daniel Craig return as detective Benoit Blanc, with a brand new ensemble cast joining him.Netflix has now confirmed that the film will drop on the platform on December 23 alongside a limited theatrical release, which comes a few months after its premiere in Toronto and then its European debut in October at the BFI London Film Festival.The streamer has also released a new image of the cast together gathered around a table, including Craig, Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Leslie Odom Jr, Kate Hudson, Madelyn Cline, Dave Bautista, Jessica Henwick and Kathryn Hahn.Nothing brings friends together like a killer party

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, the follow-up to Rian Johnson’s Knives Out, will be released globally on Netflix December 23, Netflix announced.

Wilson Chapman editorDaniel Craig is ready to revive his southern accent. “Glass Onion,” the sequel to 2019’s whodunnit smash “Knives Out,” will debut on Netflix December 23, as well as “be released in select theaters on a to be announced date.”The global Netflix release will follow the film’s premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.

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Netflix has given a first look at Enola Holmes 2 – revealing its official launch date. The streaming platform shared snaps on Twitter this afternoon giving fans an insight into what they can expect from the sequel. Based on the books by Nancy Springer, the new movie follows the 2020 hit Enola Holmes.

The best defense is offense. It has been almost four decades since Mr. Miyagi famously taught Daniel LaRusso how to paint a fence and wash a car in The Karate Kid, but Cobra Kai’s rivaling dojos are still going strong.

Michaela Zee editorSomething sinister is lurking in the shadows. Netflix has shared a special first look at “Cabinet of Curiosities,” its upcoming horror anthology series from Academy Award-winning director Guillermo del Toro.

There will be more Kung Fu Panda. Universal has set a March 8, 2024 theatrical release for the fourth installment to the Jack Black voiced franchise which has grossed $1.8 billion through three movies.

Get ready for another price increase for Disney+ and Hulu.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief“Minions: The Rise of Gru” has been given a mainland China theatrical release date of Aug. 19, 2022.

China has set an August 19 release date for Universal/Illumination’s Minions: The Rise Of Gru. This will be the first major tentpole from Hollywood to hit the market since Universal’s own Jurassic World Dominion which has grossed $157.4M there through Sunday and during an extended nine-week run; it is the biggest studio import of 2022.

Drama series Locke & Key is set to return to Netflix for a third season this summer. Netflix describes Locke & Key as a "coming-of-age mystery about love, loss, and the unshakable bonds that define family.”

Mark Wahlberg and Tom Holland‘s movie Uncharted was released in theaters back in February 2022 and it was supposed to hit Netflix a few weeks ago, but then never was added to the streamer.

Page Six at the ATX TV Festival in June: “Francesca’s book is like a complete mix of the both [steamy and tortured].”“I’m, like, a massive fan of ‘Bridgerton,’ so I’m like, ‘Bring on the steaminess,’ but then I’m like, ‘I don’t want to do that.’ I want it for the people who watch it, but to actually do it is quite scary,” she gushed.The “Flowers in the Attic: The Origin” star also revealed that she’s prepared to film the show this summer, however, she may not be ready for the fame that comes with being on a Netflix series as popular as “Bridgerton.”“I knew it was a big deal, it was a massive deal for me, but the day the announcement came out, I wasn’t expecting that,” she said. Her casting was reported this past May.“Weirdly, the pilot recognized me on our flight from London [to ATX TV Festival], which is really bizarre,” she said, adding, “I just go red.

Misery Oscar winner Kathy Bates and Liza on Demand actress Liza Koshy are joining the untitled Netflix romantic comedy which stars Oscar winner Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron and Joey King.