Cinema champion
Experienced japanese actor Yakusho Koji The iconic lifetime will be brought with Achievement Honor in 18th Asian film award in Hong Kong. Yakusho, who won the best actor Kan In 2023 Wim vendorsAfter “Perfect Days,” director Yamada Yoji (2008) and actress Kiki Kirin (2016), AFA becomes the third Japanese recipient of the highest praise of AFA.
A former civil servant, who first broadcast Taiga Natak (TV series aired by NHK), then played in many films Kurosawa AkiraYakusho became a leading star of the 1990s in Asia, resulting in “Will Dance Dance?” He also acted Itamy Juzo“Tampopo.”
This honor recognizes Yakusho’s four decades of contribution to cinema. The acclaimed artist was nominated four times and has twice nominated the AFA Best Actor Trophy twice for “The Blood of Volves” (2018) and “Perfect Days” (2023)-one of the most decorated actors in the history of the awards with Tony Leounga and Lee Bung-Hong.
“I was really humble to hear the names of previous recipients and found myself in the fear of such iconic figures,” said Yakusho. “Getting this award inspires me to try to do even better work in the remaining years of my acting career.”
The ceremony has been scheduled on 16 March at the XIQUE Center in Hong Kong in the West Covloon Cultural District. In addition to the award ceremony, Yakusho will participate in a screening of “Perfect Days” on March 15, where he will join Hong Kong fans.
Participating event
“Hypnosis Mike-Division Rap Battle-“ The world’s first commercially released interactive animated film has been breaking the new land since Japanese debut on 21 February. The film allows the audience to influence the story in real time, some fans return to theaters 24 times a week.
The innovative format includes 53 interactive mile stones that viewers can unlock as digital achievements. In its first week, the film screened 1,200+ bar at 85 places, with 30% of the audience returning to the second scene.
“Interactive cinema is no longer a concept – this is a proven success,” says Ronan WongInteractive advisory for the project. “Audiences are returning to theaters in record numbers, and this format is about to revolutionize the way of producing and experience of films.”
Bollywood bridge
Film Conclave 2025The UK-India co-producing market has opened submissions for the May 26 program in London’s Skyline Tower Suites. Conclave acts as a major component India weekhosted by Economic policy groupFilmmakers have to submit their projects till 28 March Via filmfreheve To consider this platform to connect the creators with industry professionals, financers and distributors.
The day -long program includes investor rounds, masterclasses and panels with rfilmmakers and streaming leaders, as well as dedicated networking and deal -making sessions. A drink reception will capted the event, which included the major figures of Indian cinema and policy making.
Last year’s opening conclusion includes notable attendees Pranab Kapadia (Distributor of “Jigra”), Sudipto government (Author of “Chandu Champion”) and actor Taha Shah Badush From Netflix’s “Hiramandi”.
Co-cured by Reel limited And Lotus Visual Productions with Solitude international groupThe incident aims to strengthen the cinematic partnership across the border, discovering the trends developed in streaming, AI and visual effects.
