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Inside Mainland China’s Scorching Hot Box Office Summer

Liz Shackleton

Liz Shackleton

19 Aug 2023 — 9 min read
The Meg 2: The Trench
The Meg 2: The Trench

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Barni

‘Barni’ Director Mohammed Sheikh On Inspiring A New Generation Of Somali Filmmakers

Minnesota-based Somali filmmaker Mohammed Sheikh has just held the world premiere for his debut feature, Barni, which he filmed in Djibouti, at Red Sea International Film Festival. Born in the Kebribeyah refugee camp in Ethiopia – where his parents fled during the Somali Civil War – Sheikh moved to the US with

By Liz Shackleton 16 Dec 2025
Alab

Philippines’ SineMaya Fest Wraps Fourth Edition; Hands Awards To ‘Alab’ & ‘Light By The Sea’

Funded by micro financing platform CARD MRI, the initiative aims to support storytellers from rural and working-class communities.

By Liz Shackleton 15 Dec 2025
Avatar: Fire And Ash

CHINA RELEASE SCHEDULE: Imports & Co-Productions Dec 2025-Jan 2026

'Wicked: For Good' and the latest 'SpongeBob' movie will follow the release of 'Avatar: Fire And Ash' at the China box office.

By Staff writers 14 Dec 2025
Lost Land

‘Lost Land’ Wins Best Film At Red Sea International Film Festival

The Silver Yusr was awarded to 'All That’s Left Of You' from Cherien Dabis, while the Jury Prize went to 'Hijra' from Saudi filmmaker Shahad Ameen.

By Liz Shackleton 12 Dec 2025
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