Author: lafilmcenter
Luhki Herwanayogi’s ‘Our Son’ Explores Unconventional Family at JAFF Future Project
By Naman Ramachandran According To The variety Luhki Herwanayogi, whose short film “On Friday Noon” screened at Locarno Film Festival Open Doors in 2020 and who [more…]
Observational Documentary ‘Aluk’ Traces Seven Years With Indonesian Tana Toraja Family at JAFF Future Project
By Naman Ramachandran According To The variety Chris C.F’s observational documentary “Aluk,” which follows three generations of a family in Tana Toraja, Indonesia over seven years [more…]
Majid Majidi’s ‘Children of Heaven’ Remake Among MD Pictures’ JAFF Market Slate
By Naman Ramachandran According To The variety Indonesian production powerhouse MD Pictures is betting big on remakes and franchise fare for 2026, unveiling a slate anchored by an [more…]
Former Korean Film Council Chair Park Ki-yong Returns to Directing With ‘Ghost Island’ at JAFF Future Project
By Naman Ramachandran Malaysian producer Ho Yuhang through production company Paperheart Sdn Bhd, is among 10 Asia-Pacific titles selected for the JAFF Future Project at this [more…]
Thanksgiving Box Office: ‘Zootopia 2’ Rules With $19.7 Million, ‘Wicked: For Good’ Crosses $200 Million
By Brent Lang According To The variety “Zootopia 2” topped the Thanksgiving box office, earning $19.7 million on Thursday. The Disney animated sequel has earned an impressive [more…]
Tale of the Land’ Director Loeloe Hendra Brings Migrant Worker Drama to JAFF Future Project
By Naman Ramachandran According To The variety Loeloe Hendra, whose feature debut “Tale of the Land” won the Fipresci Award at the Busan International Film Festival [more…]
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Sets Paramount+ Streaming Date
By Lauren Coates According To The variety Take a deep breath and steel your nerves: “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” is coming to streaming. The [more…]
‘Rush Hour 4’ in the Works at Paramount at Trump’s Request
By Rebecca Rubin According To The variety “Rush Hour 4” is in the works, with Paramount on board to distribute the newest installment in the buddy-cop series. The [more…]
Jon M. Chu Refused to Show Studio Execs the Final Shot of ‘Wicked: For Good’ and Has No Idea What Ariana Grande Whispered in Cynthia Erivo’s Ear
By Zack Sharf According To The variety SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for “Wicked: For Good,” now playing in theaters. “Wicked: For Good” director Jon M. Chu revealed [more…]