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ABC Boss On ‘L.A. Law’ Not Moving Forward, Staying In Business With Comedian Jo Koy & Eyeing Pilots For Midseason

LA Law not moving at ABC was one of the surprises of this pilot season.

ABC boss Craig Erwich told Deadline that “unfortunately the pilot just did not come together as we had hoped it would”.

The reboot, which was headlined by Blair Underwood, reprising his role as attorney Jonathan Rollins, had a high bar to hit with big expectations. The original series’ Corbin Bernsen also reprised his role as Arnie Becker in the pilot alongside Hari Nef, Toks Olagundoye, Ian Duff, John Harlan Kim and Juliana Harkavey, and Kacey Rohl.

The pilot was written by Marc Guggenheim and Ubah Mohamed and directed by Anthony Hemingway.

It followed the law firm of McKenzie Brackman — now named Becker Rollins — as it reinvented itself as a litigation firm specializing in only the most high-profile, boundary-pushing and incendiary cases.

Underwood, Guggenheim and Mohamed executive produced alongside Hemingway via Anthony Hemingway Productions and Dayna Bochco and Jesse Bochco via Steven Bochco Productions. 20th Television was the studio and is now shopping the project to other outlets.

Another project that was passed was half-hour comedy Josep starring comedian Jo Koy.

The comedy was built around Koy playing a character loosely based on himself, as a recently divorced Filipino American nurse attempting to navigate dating, fatherhood and a very Filipino mother who loves to “help.”

Steve Joe, Randall Park and Michael Golamco were the writers-executive producers. Josep also was exec produced by Melvin Mar, who has been the driver of the project, Kourtney Kang, Jake Kasdan, Hieu Ho, Koy and his manager Joe Meloche. 20th TV was the studio.

The network is, however, still looking to remain in business with Koy. Erwich called him a “incredible comedian”. “We

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ABC Boss On ‘L.A. Law’ Not Moving Forward, Staying In Business With Comedian Jo Koy & Eyeing Pilots For Midseason

LA Law not moving at ABC was one of the surprises of this pilot season.

‘LA Law’ Sequel Series, Jo Koy Comedy Pilot Not Moving Forward at ABC

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterABC has passed on placing series orders for the “LA Law” sequel and Jo Koy comedy “Josep” after both pilots were reviewed by the network, Variety has learned.The Disney-owned broadcaster is interested in potentially redeveloping the Koy project in the future, but “LA Law” will not be moving forward. On Friday, ABC picked up dramas “Alaska” and “The Rookie” spinoff “The Rookie: Feds” to series, as well as comedy “Not Dead Yet.” Four other drama pilots, “Will Trent,” “The Company You Keep,” the Untitled Kay Oyegun drama and an untitled National Park Service project, are all still in contention and will be up for consideration going into July.Starring returning cast members Blair Underwood and Corbin Bernsen reprising their original roles as Jonathan Rollins and Arnie Becker, the pilot for the new iteration of the Emmy-winning series “LA Law” features familiar characters working alongside new ones on the most hot button issues of the day.

‘Josep’ Comedy Pilot Not Going Forward, ABC Hopes To Redevelop Project Starring Jo Koy

‘Apex Legends Mobile’ is out sooner than you would think

K-pop girl group DIA to disband after releasing their final album in August

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‘POV’ Unveils 35th Season Lineup, Led by ‘Wuhan Wuhan’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Why Bank Film Financing Remains Muted in Asia

‘LA Law’ Sequel Series, Jo Koy Comedy Pilot Not Moving Forward at ABC

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‘Josep’ Comedy Pilot Not Going Forward, ABC Hopes To Redevelop Project Starring Jo Koy

ABC has passed on its half-hour pilot Josep, starring comedian Jo Koy. While ABC is not proceeding with the existing pilot, the network brass want to get a comedy headlined by Koy on the air. The hope is to redevelop the idea, which is built around Koy playing a character loosely based on himself. It is too early to say whether that will happen and whether the current creative team will remain involved but the intent is to stay in business with Koy.

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‘Apex Legends Mobile’ is out sooner than you would think

EA and Respawn Entertainment has confirmed when Apex Legends Mobile will launch.The mobile version of the hugely popular Battle Royale game will be released on May 17 for iOS and Android.The game has been developed by a dedicated team at Respawn, in conjunction with Tencent‘s Lightspeed & Quantum Studios. The studio is best known for its work on PUBG Mobile as well as dozens of other mobile games.Along with the news, a cinematic launch trailer has also been unveiled to remind players of what to expect.Players who pre-register for the game will unlock exclusive rewards.

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K-pop girl group DIA to disband after releasing their final album in August

DIA have announced that they will be disbanding after dropping their final album in August.South Korean news outlet Edaily first reported on May 11 that the girl group are in the midst of preparations for “one last final album in August before their contracts with their agency PocketDol Studio expires”, as translated by Soompi. The report had also claimed that the DIA members will be “walking their separate paths after wrapping up promotions as a full group.”PocketDol Studio later confirmed the report in a separate statement to Chosun, writing, as translated by Koreaboo: “DIA will release their last album in August and will end their exclusive contract in September.” More details are to arrive in the months leading up to the release.This confirmation also came shortly after a separate statement from a representative of the entertainment company, who clarified at the time that it was “difficult to say whether the August album will be the last album”, per YTN, as translated by Soompi.DIA’s August release will notably be their first release in over two years, with their last project being their sixth mini-album ‘Flower 4 Seasons’ which dropped in June 2020. That record was led by title track ‘Hug U’.The group – comprising Jueun, Eunchae, Chaeyeon, Yebin, Eunice and Huihyeon – had officially debuted under MBK Entertainment in 2015 with the single ‘Somehow’ from their debut album ‘Do It Amazing’, having put out one more studio album and six EPs since.

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(G)I-DLE announce 2022 world tour: North America, Asia and more stops confirmed

(G)I-DLE have announced a 2022 world tour that will take the Korean girl group to North America, Asia and more.The group took to social media on Wednesday (May 11) to announce the tour, titled ‘Just Me ( )I-DLE’. The tour, which so far runs from June to October, will see the group perform in the United States, Mexico, Chile, South Korea, Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan and Singapore.

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‘POV’ Unveils 35th Season Lineup, Led by ‘Wuhan Wuhan’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Addie Morfoot Contributor“POV,” the longest-running series for independent documentaries on television, has unveiled the majority of its slate for the series’ 35th season, which launches on July 11 with Yung Chang’s “Wuhan Wuhan.”Neighborhood gentrification on Chicago’s south side, land defenders in the Philippines and the 2018 Zimbabwean general election are among the many topics that will be examined by the 14 feature docus in the upcoming season, which will run through Jan. 16.PBS has revealed 13 of the upcoming season’s “POV” films beyond “Wuhan Wuhan,” an observational documentary about the first wave of the COVID-19 lockdown, with one more entry slated to be unveiled in June.While celebrity driven docs are all the rage with streaming services, “POV” will stay true to its roots and program social issues films that delve into topics including environmental justice (“Manzanar, Diverted: When Water Becomes Dust,” July 18) immigration (“The Last Out,” Oct.

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Why Bank Film Financing Remains Muted in Asia

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefIn the early years of the 21st century, bankers to the film industry set their eyes on East Asia and headed for Hong Kong and Beijing. They could see that mainland China’s decision to open the film business to the private sector had the potential to be a game-changer.

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‘Last Week Tonight With John Oliver’ Debunks Viral Tale About Michael Jordan

A joke went viral in the Philippines that has led locals to believe former president Ferdinand Marcos interacted with a young Michael Jordan that is being debunked by HBO Max’s .

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‘Easter Sunday’ Trailer: New Comedy From Jo Koy & Jay Chandrasekhar Promises A Funny “Filipino Superbowl” This Summer

“Easter Sunday is like the Filipino Superbowl,” is one of the standout lines said by critically acclaimed comedian Jo Koy (“Jo Koy: Comin’ in Hot”) in a trailer for the forthcoming comedy “Easter Sunday.” Koy finds himself in the middle of a riotous family gathering in the latest offering from Jay Chandrasekhar, who is best known for his work with the Broken Lizard comedy troupe, who brought us the cult classic “Super Troopers” in 2001.

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Jo Koy Comes Home to a World of Chaos in ‘Easter Sunday’ Trailer (Video)

Jo Koy’s comedy film “Easter Sunday” has released its first trailer, giving a first glimpse into the antics of a loving, chaotic Filipino American family and the large ensemble cast who plays them.Jo Valencia (Jo Koy) is in for a weekend of good old-fashioned family fun when he and his son (Brandon Wardell) head home for Easter Sunday – “like the Filipino Super Bowl.” A single father and comedian, Jo is famous for his famous beer commercial tagline (“Let’s get the party started babaaaay!”). His career is a source of confusion and hilarity in his family; when he tells his mother (Lydia Gaston) he’s going to film a pilot, she thinks he’s going to play “a pilot on a TV show.” Back home, he runs into an old flame (played by Tiffany Haddish), tells jokes at church and spends time mediating feuds at various family functions, including one between his mother and sister, Tita Theresa (Tia Carrere).

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Jo Koy Stars In ‘Easter Sunday’ Trailer About A Bickering Filipino-American Family

“Let’s get the party started” because Universal Pictures just released the trailer for the film “Easter Sunday” starring standup comedy sensation Jo Koy in this love letter to the Filipino-American community.

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‘Easter Sunday’ Trailer: Jo Koy, Jimmy O. Yang and Tiffany Haddish Cause Chaotic Family Antics

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorUniversal and Dreamworks have released the first trailer for Jo Koy’s “Easter Sunday.” The film stars the comedian in his first feature film role and is set around a family gathering to celebrate Easter Sunday. The trailer first debuted at CinemaCon.The film. opening Aug.

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‘Fresh Off the Boat’ Was Just the Start, as Melvin Mar and Jake Kasdan Expand TV’s AAPI Representation

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeWhen “Fresh Off the Boat” premiered in 2015, only a handful of shows with a predominantly Asian American cast had ever aired in primetime — and none of them lasted long. But the success of that ABC sitcom, which spanned six seasons, 116 episodes and made it to syndication, finally inspired a long-overdue boom in series and films featuring Asian American leads — including “Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.,” from “Fresh Off the Boat” producing partners Jake Kasdan and Melvin Mar. “Fresh Off the Boat” may have ended, but Kasdan and Mar — who have been based at 20th TV for more than a dozen years — are continuing to lead TV’s expansion in Asian American and Pacific Islander representation.

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Inside Dave Chapelle’s romance with wife Elaine including three children

As a comedian, Dave Chapelle has risen to become one of the most well-known names in his field - mostly due to his Comedy Central sketch series, Chapelle's Show.Throughout his controversial career, he has always had the backing of his wife of 20 years, Elaine Mendoza Erfe Chappelle. Previously, Dave has praised the sheer dedication and support his wife has given him through thick and thin, one prime example being when he stepped down from the Chappelle's Show in 2006 after experiencing a variety of personal issues.

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PBS’ ‘POV’ Acquires Environmental Thriller ‘Delikado’ Following Hot Docs Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor“POV,” the Emmy-winning PBS documentary series, has announced the acquisition of environmental thriller “Delikado” as part of its upcoming 35th season.The film, which premiered April 29 at the Hot Docs Canadian Intl. Documentary Festival, is the directorial debut of award-winning journalist Karl Malakunas.

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Timely Refugee and Expat Dramas To Anchor Los Angeles Greek Film Festival

Peter Caranicas Deputy Editor“Smyrna My Beloved,” a tale weaving together tragic refugee stories of the past and present on the island of Lesbos, and “Holy Emi,” portraying the lives of two Filipino sisters living in Athens who are beset by mysterious forces (pictured above), will serve, respectively, as opening and closing night presentations at the 16th Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF), set to unspool on May 9-15.LAGFF returns live this year following a pandemic hiatus in 2021 and 2020. “We’re thrilled to physically welcome back filmgoers and filmmakers,” says artistic and festival director Aristotle Katopodis.

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Tobias Menzies To Star Alongside Julia Louis-Dreyfus In Nicole Holofcener’s ‘Beth & Don’; Cast Set For A24 Movie

Primetime Emmy winner Tobias Menzies has boarded the Nicole Holofcener directed and written feature Beth & Don opposite Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

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‘Birds of Prey’ Actor Ella Jay Basco on Reinventing Herself as a Teen Pop Star With New Single ‘Bubble Tea’

Wilson Chapman editorAsian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month arrives on Sunday, and Ella Jay Basco is celebrating with “Bubble Tea,” the latest single from her upcoming album.Best known for her role as Cassandra Cain in the 2020 superhero film “Birds of Prey,” Basco got her start as a child actor in show’s like “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Veep.” But after “Birds of Prey,” she began exploring music, releasing an EP “Middle School” when she was just 13. Half-Korean and half-Filipino, Basco often draws upon her heritage and culture when constructing her songs.

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Russell Crowe and Liam Hemsworth to Star in Action Thriller ‘Land of Bad’

Russell Crowe and Liam Hemsworth will team for an action thriller called “Land of Bad” to be directed by “Underwater” filmmaker Will Eubank. The project will kick off principal photography in September in Australia, and Highland Film Group is coming aboard the project to represent international sales rights and present it to buyers at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Russell Crowe & Liam Hemsworth Set To Star In Action-Thriller ‘Land Of Bad’ — Cannes Market

EXCLUSIVE: Oscar winner Russell Crowe (Gladiator) and The Hunger Games star Liam Hemsworth are set to star in action-thriller film Land Of Bad, we can reveal.

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MetFilm Sales Acquires Feature Doc ‘Delikado’ Prior to Hot Docs World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorAhead of its world premiere at Hot Docs, London-based MetFilm Sales has acquired worldwide rights (excluding the U.S.) for feature documentary “Delikado,” directed by Karl Malakunas. The film is an environmental thriller set in Palawan, one of Asia’s hottest new tourist destinations.

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Marion Cotillard-Daisy Ridley’s Animated Feature ‘The Inventor’ Set to Travel Around the World (EXCLUSIVE)

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent“The Inventor,” the animated family feature by “Ratatouille” scribe Jim Capobianco whose all-star voice cast is led by Marion Cotillard, Daisy Ridley, Stephen Fry and Matt Berry, has been sold by MK2 Films to a flurry of territories. The stop-motion film, which charts the life of Renaissance master Leonardo Da Vinci, has pre-sold to a large part of the world, with deals in France (KMBO), Portugal (Nos Lusomundo), Hong Kong & Taiwan (Muse), the Philippines (Falcon), Former Yougoslavia (Karantanija).

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‘Onoda – 10,000 Nights in the Jungle’ Review: A Moving Epic About A Quixotic Attempt At A Meaningful Life [NDNF]

If you think you’re wasting your life, consider the case of Second Lieutenant Hiroo Onoda, who spent the years 1945 to 1974 in the jungle of Lubang, in the Philippines, waging the Second World War on behalf of Emperor Hirohito. Talk about fighting for a lost cause; and making a movie about the most famous and among the last of the Japanese “holdout soldiers” of the Pacific War may seem like a similarly foolhardy undertaking for the French filmmaker Arthur Harari.

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‘Onoda – 10,000 Nights in the Jungle’ Review: A Moving Epic About A Quixotic Attempt At A Meaningful Life [NDNF]

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Warner Music Asia signs Valentina Ploy

Warner Music Asia has announced that it has signed Thai artist Valentina Ploy in a deal that will see the major work in partnership with her existing record company, indie label What The Duck.“I am so happy to be working with Warner Music”, says Ploy. “[I’m] very excited and grateful to become part of the family as I feel that they support my vision of developing my artist career beyond limits”.“It’s always been a dream of mine to bring my music to the world and Warner Music is perfectly suited to help me reach the widest audience possible”, she adds.

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Canadian Actress Is ‘Truly Sorry’ After Darkening Skin For Hong Kong Drama ‘Barrack O’Karma 1968’

Canadian actress Franchesca Wong came under fire for her role in the Hong Kong series “Barrack O’Karma 1968”.

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SC Films Boards Rousing Animated Feature ‘Zsazsa Zaturnnah vs. the Amazonistas of Planet X’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Holly Jones Simon Crowe’s SC Films International has boarded Filipino superhero adventure, “Zsazsa Zaturnnah vs. the Amazonistas of Planet X,” a buoyant animated feature produced by Franck Priot at Paris’ Ghosts City Films and director Avid Liongoren of Manila-based Rocketsheep Studio.The acquisition looks set to push Filipino animation into a more global spotlight, pairing this trailblazing project with a highly respected, long-standing animation sales company.SC Films has already been linked to high-profile French production companies on animated features such as Folivari’s “Pachamama” and TeamTO’s “Yellowbird.”“‘Zsazsa’ continues SC Films interest in the wonderful world of animation.

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World penis size league table's embarrassing ranking for Brits as French inch ahead

penis size compared to bulging men across the globe, according to a penis league table. A study of international men has revealed Brits are lacking in size and have ranked 66th place, with the average size todger being listed as 5.17inches when erect.And according to the table, the French aren't just known for their romantic gestures, but also their larger average of 6.2in, which puts them in 11th place.But claiming the top spot are hunky Ecuadorian men, who are said to be packing in their trousers, with their general size being 6.93in.Following closely behind is Cameroon (6.56in), Bolivia (6.5in) and Sudan (6.48in), reports The Sun.The tiniest willies can be located in Cambodia at 3.95in, with Taiwan’s 4.24in behind, followed by the Philippines polled 4.27in.Online pharmacy From Mars examined Google data on men from 86 countries and discovered the global average size is 5.5in.US men ranked higher than Brits in 59th place with 5.35in, while Ireland fell behind and were listed 70th on the list with 5.03in.Over in Australia, men were reported to be an average size of 5.69in, putting Aussie's 43 on the poll.Germany managed to trickle over the average proportion and reached 39th place with 5.72in, while Argentina came in 30th place, boasting 5.86in.Meanwhile, Senegal just missed out in the top at 6.26in, with Cuba, Gambia, and the Netherlands joint seventh on 6.25in.Pharmacist Navin Khosla commented: “Most men have wondered at some time or other if their penis is big enough.

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Canoe fraudster John Darwin now living totally different life after faking own death

Canoe fraudster John Darwin is now living a totally different life after faking his own death in 2002.

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Toro y Moi announces ‘Mahal’ short film ‘Goes By So Fast’ featuring Eric Andre

Toro y Moi has announced a short film to accompany his upcoming album ‘Mahal’, Goes By So Fast featuring comedian Eric Andre.The short film appears to follow the psychedelic adventures of Toro y Moi – real name Chaz Bear – as he embarks on a journey with Andre on a ‘Mahal’-themed Jeepney, a vehicle that’s a popular form of public transport in the Philippines (where the musician’s mother is from).“Chaz, you’re my co-pilot. You always have been and always will be,” Andre says affectionately in the trailer, before letting out a demented cackle.Watch the colourful trailer for Goes By So Fast: A Mahal Film below.The film will receive a world premiere at Brain Dead Studios in Los Angeles on April 22, where attendees wll be treated to behind-the-scenes footage and DJ sets by Toro y Moi and friends.The short film was directed by longtime collaborator Harry Israelson of Primary Love Studios, who worked with Toro y Moi on his previous music videos for ‘You and I’, ‘Say That’ and ‘Freelance’.GOES BY SO FAST: A MAHAL FILM.

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‘Vincenzo’ and ‘Squid Game’ Prove Viability of Asian Content as Netflix Is Tipped for Strong Regional Growth – Study

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe success of Korean shows “Vincenzo” and “Squid Game” and Japanese anime such as “Attack on Titan” are justifying Netflix’s heavy spending on Asian film and TV content.The streaming giant is forecast to grow its revenues in the Asia-Pacific region by 24% in the current year as subscriber numbers swell by 20%, according to new research, from Singapore based consultancy Media Partners Asia.That optimism stands in contrast to investment sentiment in January when Netflix announced its December quarter and 2021 full year data and a spooked the financial community with a cautious (global) first quarter outlook. Media Partners Asia’ latest note on the company indicates that Netflix could grow APAC revenues by 24% in the current year to December, to $4.1 billion.

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Lionsgate’s GlobalGate Adds Japan’s Rakuten to Local Language Film Consortium

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefLionsgate’s local-language film consortium GlobalGate Entertainment has added Japan’s Rakuten to its worldwide team of production and distribution partners.“We will acquire the adaptation and remake rights to IPs with high global value and recognition and work with talented creators in Japan to create world-class content. We will also leverage the Rakuten Ecosystem to distribute the newly created content around the world, sharing it with as many fans as possible,” said Ando Koji, Rakuten Group managing executive officer and communications and energy company senior VP.

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‘Asian Persuasion,’ Jhett Tolentino Directorial Debut, Starts Production (EXCLUSIVE)

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefProduction is under way on “Asian Persuasion,” a feature film that marks the directorial debut of three-time Tony-Award and Grammy-winning producer Jhett Tolentino.Set in New York, romantic comedy “Asian Persuasion” features a diverse, primarily Asian cast and seeks to elevate, inform and inspire the Asian narrative.The story follows a down-on-his-luck chef who cooks up a crazy scheme to marry off his ex-wife in an attempt to avoid his substantial alimony obligations. With the help of his trusted wingman, the chef gets off to a hot start, but belatedly realizes he wants a second chance with his ex.Asian Persuasion is produced under the Jhett Tolentino Productions banner with Tolentino and screenwriter Mike Ang serving as producers.

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Father set to lose £2,800 as funeral firm goes bust leaving thousands in limbo

A father from Newton Heath fears he is set to lose £2,800 he paid into a funeral plan after the company went bust.

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New this week: 'The Garcias,' Jewel music and Barack Obama

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.MOVIES— Astonishingly, “Drive My Car” was not Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s only film last year. His acclaimed Haruki Murakami adaptation certainly got the most attention culminating in the International Feature Oscar win last month, but his three-part anthology film “Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy” deserves some more, too (it did win runner up at the Berlin Film Festival).

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‘Emily in Paris’ Ups Lucien Laviscount to Series Regular for Season 3

“Emily in Paris” stars Collins as the titular character, an American who lands a dream job doing the social media strategy for a luxury marketing company in Paris. Season 2, which dropped on the streamer in December, saw Emily “getting better at navigating the city but still struggling with the idiosyncrasies of French life,” per a logline from Netflix.In January, the show was renewed for Seasons 3 and 4.

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Antiques Roadshow guest gobsmacked at HUGE value of £8 painting she found in charity shop

AN ANTIQUES Roadshow guest was left gobsmacked after discovering the HUGE value of an £8 painting she found in a charity shop. On Sunday's episode of the BBC programme, a guest brought along a rare Gorospe Sy painting that caught her eye, mainly because it was priced for under a tenner.

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'RuPaul's Drag Race' Is Coming to Sweden - First Season Announced!

RuPaul is expanding even more internationally!

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‘The Cleaning Lady’ Renewed for Season 2 at Fox

Fox’s “The Cleaning Lady” is returning for another season.“This heart-pounding, emotionally driven story has captivated audiences across all platforms with its empowering, suspenseful narrative about an undocumented worker forced to navigate the criminal underworld to save her ailing son’s life,” Michael Thorn, president of Fox entertainment, said in a statement. Thorn added that the series “bravely and unapologetically takes on many of today’s most important social issues — something we’re proud to say is one of Fox’s long-time calling cards — and it’s all brought into sharp perspective by the powerful performance of our lead, Élodie Yung, and the entire cast.

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‘All Fun And Games’: Asa Butterfield & Natalia Dyer Horror Exec-Produced By The Russo Brothers Begins Shoot, Adds Cast & Inks Pre-Sales Around The World For Anton

EXCLUSIVE: Horror-thriller All Fun And Games, starring Asa Butterfield (Sex Education) and Natalia Dyer (Stranger Things), begins production today in Canada with joining cast including Benjamin Evan Ainsworth — who has the title role in Disney’s upcoming Pinocchio — Keith David (Greenleaf) and Annabeth Gish (The Fall of the House of Usher).

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Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing woman from Salford

Police are appealing for help in searching for a missing woman from Salford. Rosemarie was last seen in Walkden, on March 27.

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‘Business Proposal’ Extends Korean Drama Success on Netflix, Following ‘Squid Game’

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefKorean-made series have continued to dominate viewership on Netflix, following on from the breakout successes of “Squid Game” and “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha” in 2021.For ten of the 13 weeks in the first quarter so far this year, Korean shows have held top spot in Netflix’s global non-English series ranking. Romantic comedy “Business Proposal” is currently the top non-English series for the third week in a row (March 28-April 3, 2022), and is Netflix’s third-ranking series of all origins, behind only “Bridgerton” (seasons 1 and season 2) with over 32 million watch hours.“Business Proposal” has played particularly strongly in Asia, ranking as the top series in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam and in second place in India and Sri Lanka in the last week.

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