iQIYI International’s global viewership increased 130% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, the streaming platform said in a report, crediting a dual-engine strategy that combines premium Chinese dramas with fast-paced microdramas. All 10 titles on iQIYI International’s top Chinese drama list for the period were produced in-house and span historical epics, contemporary romances and
“The Real Housewives of London” will return for a second round this fall. Season 2 of the reality series will premiere on September 7 on British streamer Hayu, with new episodes released weekly. Juliet Angus, Amanda Cronin, Karen Loderick-Peace, Juliet Mayhew, Panthea Parker and Nessie Welschinger return, with a new photo of the British Housewives
In his more than 50 years on screen, Sam Neill, who died Monday at the age of 78, was a star in both blockbusters and independent films, had memorable roles in several prestige television series and excelled at playing heroes and villains alike. Although the New Zealand actor is best known for his beloved role
The Biennale di Venezia has appointed the international juries of the Horizons section and the Luigi De Laurentiis award for a debut feature at the 83rd Venice Film Festival. French director, actress and screenwriter Valérie Donzelli will preside over the Horizons jury. She will be joined by American film distributor Peter Becker, Hong Kong American
“Jurassic World Dominion” director Colin Trevorrow paid tribute to Sam Neill following the news that the “Jurassic Park” and “Peaky Blinders” star died Monday at age 78. “Sam Neill was a beautiful and deeply moving man,” Trevorrow wrote on Instagram. “He was a friend and collaborator in a difficult time, and his strength gave strength
Disney’s live-action version of “Moana” shot straight to the top of the South Korean box office over the weekend of July 10-12. According to data from KOBIS, the Korean Film Council’s tracking service, the film grossed $3 million with 403,931 admissions over the three days, securing a 36.53% share of the weekend market. Since its
