
Variety - 50 min 4 sec ago
Filmmakers from the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia, Russia) are mounting their first organized appearance at Hong Kong FilMart, presenting a regional booth with a slate of more than 20 projects spanning horror, supernatural thrillers, comedy and socially driven drama. The initiative, organized by the Sakha Filmmakers Assn., represents a landmark moment for a regional film […]...

Variety - 50 min 4 sec ago
Hong Kong cinema takes a bold leap into the immersive era as veteran director and cinematographer Kwok-man Keung unveils "Harbour Dreams: Hong Kong XR Adventure" at this year's FilMart. Hailed as the city's first 6D multi-sensory film, the 20-minute experience blends VR, AR, motion, and scent technologies to let audiences see, hear, touch, and even […]...

Fox News - 3 hours 3 min ago
Hong Kong-flagged tanker allegedly delivered 190,000 barrels of Russian oil to Cuba using AIS spoofing and ship-to-ship transfers to evade U.S. sanctions.

The Independent - 9 hours 48 sec ago
An anonymous recruiter made young Canadians promises of $5,000 salaries per trip and $250 referral bonuses...

Variety - 12 hours 35 min ago
Thailand is making a concerted push to attract international film and television productions, with two Bangkok-based industry players production service company Retina Film Production and animation and VFX house the Monk Studios both attending Hong Kong FilMart to court producers, studios and streaming platforms across Asia. The timing coincides with a significant upgrade […]...

Variety - 15 hours 8 min ago
The Shanghai Broadcasting Film & TV Producers Assn. and the Hong Kong Screenwriters' Guild formally signed an agreement to deepen cooperations on March 19 at FilMart. The Memorandum of Understanding, which spans across content creation, talent cultivation and technological exchange, comes at a time when both cities are reassessing their roles in an increasingly complex […]...

Variety - 15 hours 35 min ago
Among the multitude of AI-related panels and workshops at this year's FilMart, one forum on the legal landscape surrounding gen AI and IP stood out. A primary concern for producers and directors remains whether AI-assisted content can be legally protected. Hong Kong government officials sought to allay those fears at the FilMart forum "Copyright Protection […]...

Variety - 16 hours 35 min ago
Hong Kong's upcoming English-language revenge drama "The Season," a series co-produced with SK Global, the powerhouse behind global hits such as "Crazy Rich Asians," "Thai Cave Rescue" and "Delhi Crime," is set for release this summer. At this year's Hong Kong FilMart, PCCW Media confirmed that the six-part series is slated for a global premiere […]...

Buzz Feed - 19 hours 4 min ago
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Deadline Hollywood - 20 hours 11 min ago
EXCLUSIVE: PCCW Media and Crazy Rich Asians producer SK Global's premium series, The Season, will receive a global release in June 2026. The six-part series will be available on Viu across markets in Asia, the Middle East, and South Africa, on Hulu and Disney+ in the U.S., and Now TV in Hong Kong. Fremantle is […]...

Variety - 22 hours 10 min ago
North American distributor Kani Releasing has selected five classic Hong Kong films for its upcoming catalog rollout, spotlighting socially minded works from the 1980s and early 1990s by filmmakers including Jacob Cheung, Johnnie To, Allen Fong and Lawrence Ah Mon. The deal was unveiled at Hong Kong Filmart. The lineup is led by "Cageman" (1992), […]...

Variety - 22 hours 30 min ago
Malaysia’s Abnormal Studios is formally entering the international sales arena at Hong Kong FilMart 2026. The company previously attended the market under the Westec Media name. The centerpiece of its debut sales slate is “Because of You Ka Kui,” a feature documentary on Wong Ka Kui, the creative heart of Beyond broadly considered the […]...

Variety - 23 hours 55 min ago
As Hong Kong FilMart and the Hong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum get underway, Taiwan is rolling out a lineup of film and television projects led by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), highlighting the territory's growing ambitions in international co-production and global distribution. Two titles headline the Taiwan Spotlight Showcase on March 18, […]...