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Indonesian movie chain Cinema XXI operator eyes up to $300m in IPO
Company seeks to complete initial public offering by early next year, sources say
Media & Entertainment
Media & Entertainment
Thailand's Japan Expo organizer urges J-pop to look outward
G-Yu Creative's CEO insists Japanese culture can win more popularity
Media & Entertainment
Sony grabs Marvel's playbook for 10 live-action PlayStation adaptations
Group hopes to replicate success of 'Last of Us' with upcoming 'Gran Turismo' movie
Arts
New generation of Malaysian filmmakers wins accolades abroad
Cannes award for 'Tiger Stripes' follows victories at Udine for 'Abang Adik'
Media & Entertainment
Philippine broadcaster, hit by Duterte, pulls plug on news channel
ABS-CBN says decision will help prevent further financial losses
Tea Leaves
Has K-pop's global march lost rhythm?
Musical arm of the cool Korean wave is only marking time
Caixin
Chinese comedian canceled for PLA pun
Quip about military sparks debate on boundaries of talk show jokes
Media & Entertainment
Johnny's chief apologizes for alleged sexual abuse by late Kitagawa
Famed Japan talent agency's statement follows claim by a singer and songwriter
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong newspaper ousts political cartoonist after criticism
'Zunzi' booted from Ming Pao after 40 years as press freedom in city wanes
Media & Entertainment
Nintendo expects Switch sales to slow further this year
'Mario' blockbuster could help give revenue a boost but console worries linger
Media & Entertainment
India media freedom under attack from pro-Modi supporters: report
Reporters Without Borders lists North Korea, China, Vietnam as worst offenders
Announcements
Nikkei Asia wins human rights journalism prize
Human Rights Press Awards honor piece on explosion of online fraud
Media & Entertainment
Netflix provides 'Furies,' other Vietnamese films with newfound life
First dismissed at home, action thrillers ride wave of international popularity
Sports
Chinese pro soccer stumbles as new season kicks off
Declining fortunes of owners, sponsors are overshadowing top leagues
Opinion
Murdochs' grip on Australian media can be unlocked
Impact of $787.5 million Fox News settlement felt half a world away
Life
Epic movie rekindles interest in ancient south Indian empire
Cultural legacy of Chola dynasty draws tourists to region
Politics
Ex-China newspaper editor indicted over info leak to Japan diplomats
Beijing cracking down on suspected espionage amid tense relations with Tokyo
Media & Entertainment
Netflix to invest $2.5bn in South Korean films, series programs
Streaming service bolsters ties with country's roaring entertainment sector
Arts
'Chang Can Dunk': More than a Disney teen film
Director draws on childhood to tell Asian American story of trying to fit in
Media & Entertainment
Nintendo is 'talent agent' for its characters: Mario creator
Shigeru Miyamoto sets eye on IP to drive growth, says more video content will come
