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‘Cabrini’ Review: Lifeless Religious Drama Chronicles Hardships Faced by Determined Italian Nun Who Fought for Immigrants - variety.com - France - China - USA - New York - Italy
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07.03.2024

‘Cabrini’ Review: Lifeless Religious Drama Chronicles Hardships Faced by Determined Italian Nun Who Fought for Immigrants

Carlos Aguilar Embraced by Q-Anon conspiracy theorists, last year’s “Sound of Freedom” racked up over $250 million worldwide and brought Mexican-born director Alejandro Monteverde back in the spotlight almost two decades after his awfully saccharine 2006 debut “Bella” won the People’s Choice Award at TIFF. A filmmaker with an unabashedly Christian conservative agenda, Monteverde’s latest is a frustratingly sluggish biopic of Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini (Cristiana Dell’Anna), an Italian nun who defied the Catholic Church, as well as American institutions, to aide her countrymen in New York City during the late 1800s.

Is TikTok About to Get Banned in America? New U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee Bill Approved - Details Revealed - www.justjared.com - China - USA
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07.03.2024

Is TikTok About to Get Banned in America? New U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee Bill Approved - Details Revealed

The US House Energy and Commerce Committee has just unanimously approved a bill targeting TikTok, the app owned by China’s ByteDance, via Reuters.

TikTok Urges Users To Contact Congress To Oppose New Bill That Forces ByteDance Divestment; “Intimidation Tactics,” Says Key Sponsor Of Legislation - deadline.com - China - USA
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07.03.2024

TikTok Urges Users To Contact Congress To Oppose New Bill That Forces ByteDance Divestment; “Intimidation Tactics,” Says Key Sponsor Of Legislation

TikTok users have reported getting push notifications urging them to contact their members of Congress to protest newly proposed legislation that would require that parent Chinese-owned ByteDance divest the app.

Three Men Arrested for Sneaking Taylor Swift Fans Into Singapore Eras Tour Concert - variety.com - China - Singapore - city Singapore
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07.03.2024

Three Men Arrested for Sneaking Taylor Swift Fans Into Singapore Eras Tour Concert

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer Three men have been arrested, two of whom have been charged, for sneaking people into Taylor Swift’s performance in Singapore on Monday. A man named Yang Chenguang reportedly distracted security by chatting them up while Li Xiao Wei held a turnstile to let the three people into Singapore Sports Hub, reports BBC.

Taylor Swift: Two men arrested and charged for allegedly sneaking fans into ‘Eras’ tour without tickets - www.nme.com - China - Singapore - city Singapore
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07.03.2024

Taylor Swift: Two men arrested and charged for allegedly sneaking fans into ‘Eras’ tour without tickets

Taylor Swift’s concerts without tickets.The incidents took place last Monday (February 26), during the third of the pop icon’s six sold-out shows in the South East Asian city-state.According to reports by outlets including The Independent and BBC News, one man allegedly distracted security staff by talking to them, while another held onto a turnstile to let three fans in.A third man who was arrested is under investigation and has yet to be charged, Singapore police said in a statement on Tuesday (March 5).Singapore has some of the strictest laws in the world, and anyone convicted of cheating faces a sentence of up to three years in jail.The shows, held as part of Swift’s mammoth ‘Eras’ tour, were in particularly high demand when the pop icon visited Singapore, as they marked the only stop in the region. Tickets sold out months before the live shows took place.According to the various outlets, one of the three men that the group snuck into the show was Chinese influencer Yang Junhao, who alleged that he unknowingly bought fake tickets.“This is me after being told I bought fake tickets, and was brought out [of the concert] to be interrogated by the police,” he reportedly told his followers in a video posted to Douyin, China’s version of TikTok (via BBC).

‘3 Body Problem’: Netflix Drops Final Trailer For Drama From David Benioff, D.B. Weiss and Alexander Woo - deadline.com - China - city Austin
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07.03.2024

‘3 Body Problem’: Netflix Drops Final Trailer For Drama From David Benioff, D.B. Weiss and Alexander Woo

Netflix is once again trying to whet the whistle of genre fans by dropping another trailer for 3 Body Problem, its long-in-the-works mystery series that’s inspired by the novel of the same name. 

Zhang Yimou To Receive Two Career Honors At The Asian Film Awards - deadline.com - China
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07.03.2024

Zhang Yimou To Receive Two Career Honors At The Asian Film Awards

Veteran Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou will receive both the Lifetime Achievement Award and the 2023 Highest-Grossing Asian Film Award for his last feature Full River Red at this week’s Asian Film Awards. 

Zhang Yimou to Receive Double Honors at Asian Film Awards - variety.com - Australia - China - South Korea - Tokyo - Malaysia - Hong Kong - Singapore
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07.03.2024

Zhang Yimou to Receive Double Honors at Asian Film Awards

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Veteran mainland Chinese director Zhang Yimou is to be honored twice over at the Asian Film Awards ceremony on Sunday. He will be presented with a lifetime achievement award and a separate prize for directing the highest-grossing Asian film of 2023.

Ming-Na Wen Joins Sony’s New ‘Karate Kid’ Film (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - China - USA
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06.03.2024

Ming-Na Wen Joins Sony’s New ‘Karate Kid’ Film (EXCLUSIVE)

Katcy Stephan Ming-Na Wen has joined the cast of Sony’s new “Karate Kid” film. Previously announced cast members include “American Born Chinese” star Ben Wang in the titular role, plus Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, who will reprise their characters from previous entries in the franchise. Joshua Jackson and Sadie Stanley will also star.

National Music Publishers Assn. Does Not Plan to Renew TikTok License — Will Indie Publishers Follow? - variety.com - China
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06.03.2024

National Music Publishers Assn. Does Not Plan to Renew TikTok License — Will Indie Publishers Follow?

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music The standoff between Universal Music Group and TikTok took another turn on Wednesday when the trade group National Music Publishers Association sent a letter to its members saying that it does not expect to renew its license with the China-based platform when it expires at the end of next month. “Recently, the press has highlighted concerns around TikTok’s licensing practices, concerns that NMPA has heard directly from many of our members,” the letter reads in part.

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Review: Jack Black Is Back As Lovable Dragon Warrior On A New Mission In This Winning DreamWorks Sequel - deadline.com - China
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06.03.2024

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Review: Jack Black Is Back As Lovable Dragon Warrior On A New Mission In This Winning DreamWorks Sequel

Since its debut in 2008, DreamWork’s kickass charmer, Po aka Kung Fu Panda has racked up nearly $2 billion at the global boxoffice over the course of three films, the most recent however being 8 years ago. A lot has changed in the world of animation in that time, as well as in the life of Po as witnessed by the storyline screenwriters have cooked up for this rich and energetic fourth entry into the franchise. Visually this one tops them all, and pound for pound the whole movie from director Mike Mitchell, taking the helm of the KFP series for the first time, is another winner bound to add to the impressive legacy of this lovable Chinese bear.

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Renewed For Two Seasons At Netflix; Live-Action Series Will Conclude With Season 3 - deadline.com - China
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06.03.2024

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Renewed For Two Seasons At Netflix; Live-Action Series Will Conclude With Season 3

Avatar: The Last Airbender, the anime-inspired live-action series, will be able to tell the story of the four nations: Water. Earth. Fire. Air after Netflix renewed it for a further two seasons.

Adventure races with trail running, mountain biking and kayaking are coming to Greater Manchester for the first time - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Britain - France - Scotland - China - Manchester - South Africa - Fiji - Ecuador
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06.03.2024

Adventure races with trail running, mountain biking and kayaking are coming to Greater Manchester for the first time

Thrill seekers are getting the chance to trail run, kayak and mountain bike their way through spectacular landscapes in Greater Manchester this summer.

'I'm Chinese, I tried British Chinese takeaway and this is what I thought' - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Britain - China - Thailand - city Shanghai
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06.03.2024

'I'm Chinese, I tried British Chinese takeaway and this is what I thought'

A Chinese woman who tried British Chinese food for the first time has given her verdict - and it's very positive.

China Anne McClain Talks Returning to 'Descendants' Franchise After Cameron Boyce's Death - www.justjared.com - China - county Mcclain
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06.03.2024

China Anne McClain Talks Returning to 'Descendants' Franchise After Cameron Boyce's Death

China Anne McClain opens up about joining new Descendants movie without the late Cameron Boyce – Just Jared Jr Geri Halliwell showed support for husband Christian Horner amid scandal allegations – Celebitchy Here’s why Love is Blind only uses gold cups – Popsugar Meg Donnelly dropped her first new song in four years – Just Jared Jr

Bipartisan Bill Would Force ByteDance To Divest TikTok Or Face U.S. Ban - deadline.com - China - USA
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05.03.2024

Bipartisan Bill Would Force ByteDance To Divest TikTok Or Face U.S. Ban

TikTok would face a ban in the United States unless it severs ties to ByteDance, its parent company that has long face scrutiny and criticism for its connections to the Chinese government, under new legislation proposed by a bipartisan group of House lawmakers.

Lindsay Lohan gives update on Jamie Lee Curtis Freaky Friday sequel - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - New York - China - USA - Chad - county Murray
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05.03.2024

Lindsay Lohan gives update on Jamie Lee Curtis Freaky Friday sequel

Lindsay Lohan has said the highly anticipated Freaky Friday sequel is "in the process". The 2003 film starred Lohan and Oscar-winner Jamie Lee Curtis as the body-switching mother-daughter duo.

Market In Focus: Filmart Aims To Reassert Regional Hub Status Amid Mixed Box Office And Shifting Streaming Landscape In Asia - deadline.com - Los Angeles - China - USA - Japan - Indonesia - Vietnam - Berlin - Hong Kong - city Hong Kong
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05.03.2024

Market In Focus: Filmart Aims To Reassert Regional Hub Status Amid Mixed Box Office And Shifting Streaming Landscape In Asia

After a successful return as a physical event last year, Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (Filmart, March 11-14) is taking place again this year against a complicated backdrop, both in terms of market realities and the shifting geopolitics of the region. 

Market In Focus: HKIFF Industry, CAA China Talk Building An Ecosystem For Emerging Filmmakers - deadline.com - China - Hong Kong - Taiwan - city Hong Kong - Mongolia
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05.03.2024

Market In Focus: HKIFF Industry, CAA China Talk Building An Ecosystem For Emerging Filmmakers

Taking place alongside Filmart, the Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) is one of Asia’s oldest and most established project markets, helping a string of award-winning films to get made. 

China Box Office: Taiwanese Crime Film ‘The Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon’ Opens on Top, Ahead of ‘Madame Web’ - variety.com - China - Hong Kong - Taiwan
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05.03.2024

China Box Office: Taiwanese Crime Film ‘The Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon’ Opens on Top, Ahead of ‘Madame Web’

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Taiwanese-produced crime action film “The Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon” opened on top of the mainland China box office over the weekend, ahead of a quartet of holdover titles from Lunar New Year. Sony’s ‘Madame Web’ and a rereleased “Dune” also opened, but they failed to penetrate the top five. “The Pig, the Snake and the Pigeon” earned $16.2 million (RMB115 million), according to data from consultancy firm Artisan Gateway.

Lindsay Lohan Says ‘Freaky Friday’ Sequel With Jamie Lee Curtis Is Happening: “We Are Both Excited” - deadline.com - China - county Harmon
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05.03.2024

Lindsay Lohan Says ‘Freaky Friday’ Sequel With Jamie Lee Curtis Is Happening: “We Are Both Excited”

Rumors of a Freaky Friday sequel starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis have been circulating for years and it seems like a movie is finally happening.

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Star Jack Black on His Viral Britney Spears Cover and Singing With Danielle Brooks in ‘Minecraft’ - variety.com - Los Angeles - China - county Bryan - county Brooks
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04.03.2024

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Star Jack Black on His Viral Britney Spears Cover and Singing With Danielle Brooks in ‘Minecraft’

Jaden Thompson Outside Los Angeles’ AMC Grove the afternoon of March 3, entertainment professionals and mall-goers alike were treated to a unique Hollywood spectacle as Jack Black, Bryan Cranston, Ke Huy Quan, Kyle Gass and more showed off their best martial arts moves on the “Kung Fu Panda 4” red carpet. Tenacious D’s cover of “…Baby One More Time,” which recently went viral on social media and is featured in the film’s end credits, played as bandmates Black and Gass shot scenes for the song’s forthcoming music video.

Isaki Lacuesta, David Trueba, Antonio Chavarrías Make Malaga Main Competition Cut - variety.com - Spain - China - Argentina
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04.03.2024

Isaki Lacuesta, David Trueba, Antonio Chavarrías Make Malaga Main Competition Cut

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent MALAGA — Opening last Friday with “Dragonkeeper,” also in competition, Spain’s Malaga Festival, its biggest dedicated event for movies from Spain and Latin America, is studded by latest films by Isaki Lacuesta – “Saturn Return,” reportedly fun, broad audience and radical – David Trueba – “The Good Man,” small scale but almost certainly ingratiating – and Antonio Chavarrías’ “Holy Mother,” about an extraordinary real life female figure in Spain’s 9th century Reconquista. Also in the running is “Rest in Peace,” from notable Argentine writer-director Sebastián Borensztein (“Chinese Takeaway”).

Fantasporto Chiefs Beatriz Pacheco Pereira and Mário Dorminsky on Spotting Rising Talent in the World of Fantasy - variety.com - China - Italy - Portugal - city Brussels
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03.03.2024

Fantasporto Chiefs Beatriz Pacheco Pereira and Mário Dorminsky on Spotting Rising Talent in the World of Fantasy

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Fantasporto, the Oporto Intl. Film Festival, kicked off Friday in Portugal’s Porto — city famed for its elegant Romanesque cathedral, a bookstore that inspired “Harry Potter,” and the heady alcoholic drink — with an eclectic mix of titles but an emphasis on fantasy films. Typifying the broad tastes of the festival chiefs, film critics Beatriz Pacheco Pereira and Mário Dorminsky, Canadian filmmaker Denys Arcand’s satire “Testament” opened the event’s 44th edition at Batalha Centro de Cinema, and Chinese fantasy epic “Creation of Gods I: Kingdom of Storms,” directed by Wuershan, closes it.

Police scrambled after reports of ‘dangerous dogs chasing children and attacking members of the public’ - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - China - Manchester
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02.03.2024

Police scrambled after reports of ‘dangerous dogs chasing children and attacking members of the public’

Police descended on a street in Salford this afternoon (Saturday) after receiving reports of 'dangerous’ dogs ‘chasing children and attacking members of the public’.

He was acting 'suspiciously' and carrying a big suitcase - but police were shocked by what they found - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Britain - China - county Oxford - city Our - city Manchester, county Oxford
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02.03.2024

He was acting 'suspiciously' and carrying a big suitcase - but police were shocked by what they found

Police stopped a man with a large suitcase acting 'suspiciously' at a railway station - and found a staggering haul of drugs inside.

Vanessa Feltz in dig at ex-Ben Ofoedu amid 'noisy sex' debate - www.ok.co.uk - China - California - county Hampshire
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01.03.2024

Vanessa Feltz in dig at ex-Ben Ofoedu amid 'noisy sex' debate

Vanessa Feltz appeared to take a swipe at her ex-fiancé Ben Ofoedu during an appearance on ITV's This Morning.The TV star took part in a discussion about husbands and noisy sex with her co-stars during a funny segment on Friday, 1 March. Vanessa, 62, joined fellow This Morning regular Gyles Brandreth as well hosts Alison Hammond and Paddy McGuinness to chat about the latest topics in the news.

Yami Gautam on Hit Kashmir Political Thriller ‘Article 370’ and Middle East Ban: ‘Nothing Offensive in the Film’ (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Britain - China - India - Pakistan
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01.03.2024

Yami Gautam on Hit Kashmir Political Thriller ‘Article 370’ and Middle East Ban: ‘Nothing Offensive in the Film’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran Bollywood star Yami Gautam reveals her process in making “Article 370” and has addressed the issue of the film being banned in the Middle East. A political action thriller, the film deals with the events leading to the 2019 revocation of Article 370 of the Indian constitution, which granted special status to the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, some parts of which are under dispute between India, Pakistan and China since independence from the British Empire in 1947. Gautam plays Kashmiri Indian National Intelligence Agency officer Zooni Haksar who is sent back to Kashmir by Prime Minister’s Office official Rajeshwari Swaminathan (Priyamani, “Jawan”) on a mission to achieve the revocation with minimal bloodshed.

Judge Finds Correspondent Catherine Herridge In Civil Contempt For Not Revealing News Source - deadline.com - China - Virginia
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01.03.2024

Judge Finds Correspondent Catherine Herridge In Civil Contempt For Not Revealing News Source

UPDATED: A federal judge has found Catherine Herridge in civil contempt of his order that she reveal the source of stories she wrote when she worked for Fox News.

What is Formula E and why are The Apprentice candidates launching a new team for Lord Sugar - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Spain - Brazil - China - USA - Mexico - Italy - Manchester - Germany - Japan - Monaco - Saudi Arabia
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29.02.2024

What is Formula E and why are The Apprentice candidates launching a new team for Lord Sugar

The latest task on the BBC One's hit show 'The Apprentice' will see candidates challenged to launch their own Formula E team.

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