Nam Joo-hyuk’s East Palace Comeback Tests the Value of Korean Star Franchises
Seoul, 1 August 2026 – Nam Joo-hyuk’s return to television in The East Palace places one of South Korea’s recognisable screen stars at the centre of a supernatural…
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Seoul, 1 August 2026 – Nam Joo-hyuk’s return to television in The East Palace places one of South Korea’s recognisable screen stars at the centre of a supernatural…
Kuala Lumpur, 1 August 2026 – Malaysian singer Marsha Milan is marking 21 years in the music industry with a new milestone as a composer, demonstrating how creative…
Hilversum, 31 July 2026 – Universal Music Group shares fell by about a quarter after investors reacted to concerns over streaming growth, delivering a severe valuation reset for…
Perth, 27 July 2026 – British rapper and online personality Yung Filly has testified in his own defence at an Australian trial involving allegations of sexual assault following…
San Diego, 26 July 2026 – Marvel Studios returned to San Diego Comic-Con with one of its most ambitious presentations in recent years, unveiling major additions to its…
Milan, 26 July 2026 – Italian tyre manufacturer Pirelli has unveiled its 2027 calendar with an all-Indian cast for the first time in its history, marking a significant…
Hong Kong, 20 July 2026 – Veteran Hong Kong actor and filmmaker Patrick Tse has died at the age of 89, bringing to a close a celebrated career…
Hong Kong, 19 July 2026 – Maggie Cheung’s transformation from a young actress frequently cast for her appearance into one of Asia’s most respected screen performers remains one…
Boston, 12 July 2026 – Suno’s rise to a US$2.5 billion valuation is becoming one of the clearest signs that artificial intelligence is moving from text, images and…
London, 12 July 2026 – Sir Anthony Hopkins is expanding his artistic legacy beyond cinema, signing with Decca Classics for a new orchestral album built around original compositions…