“Her Story” touches on sensitive topics in China, like censorship and gender inequality. But its humorous, nonconfrontational approach may have helped it pass censors.
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Missing Out on Coldplay’s India Tickets, Some Fans Vented — Even to Police
When 13 million people tried to buy tickets for the band’s Mumbai shows, the ticketing site crashed. Many who came up short cried foul, both online and to the authorities.
‘Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’ Brings Tears to Southeast Asia
A tear-jerker from Thailand, “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies,” has become a surprise hit across the region. Its theme is universal: bonding with family.
A Back Door to Taylor Swift’s Australia Tickets? Not if You’re in Australia.
An online reseller has skirted the country’s restrictions on ticket sales, allowing Swifties elsewhere to buy admission to the star’s Eras Tour.
‘Barbie’ Is a Sleeper Hit in China
The movie has exceeded box office expectations, as China’s female moviegoers celebrate a film that addresses women’s rights head-on.
‘Barbenheimer’ Isn’t Funny in Nuclear-Scarred Japan
The Japanese subsidiary of Warner Bros. criticized what it called insensitive promotion of “Barbie” by the company’s headquarters.
‘Barbenheimer’: Fans Plan to See ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ Back to Back on July 21
The “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” movies look very different. But some fans are planning a double feature for their release on July 21.
Your Friday Briefing: The U.S. Military Expands in the Philippines
Also, Vladimir Putin evokes Stalingrad and a contested film is a box-office hit in India.
Why ‘Shang-Chi’ Isn’t a Hit in China
Marvel’s first Asian superhero movie has yet to be released in the mainland amid fierce debate over its back story and star.
China’s Women Filmmakers Are Embracing Their Stories. Moviegoers Are Loving It.
China has many talented female directors, but few have seen runaway box office success. That changed with two recent movies, “Hi, Mom” and “Sister.”