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How Korean Films Are Performing In Global Markets Since The Pandemic

Liz Shackleton

Liz Shackleton

23 Aug 2024 — 9 min read
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Hong Kong Box Office Down 15% in 2025; ‘Back To The Past’ Brings Late Year Boost

Hong Kong and Macau’s box office continued their downwards slide in 2025, with ticket sales coming in at a combined $155m (HK$1.21bn), a decrease of 15% compared to the previous year, according to figures from Hong Kong Box Office. In 2024, Hong Kong’s total box office

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Ne Zha 2

China's 2025 Box Office Up 22% To $7.4bn Driven By Animation

China’s box office increased by 22% to reach $7.4bn (RMB51.83bn) in 2025, compared to $5.8bn the previous year, according to figures from China Film Administration.   Two animated titles topped the year-end top ten, raking in $2.8bn between them – Lunar New Year hit Ne Zha 2,

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Streamlined Guides: Streaming Levies & Investment Obligations Part Two

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‘I’m Perfect’, ‘Call Me Mother’ Take Acting Awards At Metro Manila Film Festival

Sigrid Bernardo’s I’m Perfect and Jun Robles Lana’s Call Me Mother were among the major winners at this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival (December 25-January 7) in the Philippines. In a heartening win for representation, Krystel Go, an actress with Down’s Syndrome, was awarded Best

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