AMBASSADORS ASSEMBLE
The Asian Film Awards Academy (AFAA) has tapped actor Dean Fujioka as Ambassador for its upcoming 18th version, together with 4 Youth Ambassadors who’re fellow actors – Aokbab Chutimon (Thailand), Austin Lin (Taiwan), Lo Chun Yip (Hong Kong) and Okada Masaki (Japan).
Fujioka, recognized for “Fullmetal Alchemist” and winner of Best Actor on the twelfth Confidence Drama Awards for “Monte Cristo: A Beautiful Revenge,” began his profession in Hong Kong earlier than gaining recognition throughout Asia in Taiwanese dramas. The Youth Ambassadors convey various expertise to their roles. Chutimon gained recognition with “Bad Genius” (2017) and gained an International Emmy for “Hunger.” Lin obtained two Golden Horse Award nominations for “I WeirDO” and “Marry My Dead Body,” whereas Lo earned a Hong Kong Film Award nomination for “Time Still Turns the Pages.” Okada appeared within the Oscar-winning “Drive My Car.”
The Academy, based by the Busan, Hong Kong, and Tokyo International Film Festivals, will host the awards ceremony in Hong Kong. The occasion is supported by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency and the Film Development Fund. The nominations and jury president for AFA18 can be introduced on Jan. 10.
DATING DRAMA
Netflix has launched the primary trailer for the fourth season of Korean courting sequence “Single’s Inferno,” set to premiere globally Jan. 14. The preview showcases the brand new forged and highlights upcoming segments together with a flirting occasion, couple video games, and nighttime interactions within the present’s signature “Inferno” location, alongside reactions from the commentator panel.
Producers Kim Jae-won, Kim Jung-hyun, and Park Su-ji famous that “the core of Single’s Inferno’s success is the captivating cast” and said “Season 4 will be the hottest season yet.” The producing group added that viewers “will get to see conflicts you can only find in real-life relationships.”
Returning commentators Hong Jin-kyung, Lee Da-hee, Kyuhyun, Hanhae, and Dex will present commentary all through the season.
Since launching in 2021, “Single’s Inferno” has emerged as one in every of Netflix’s main unscripted properties. The sequence has advanced from its preliminary format in season one by means of relationship-focused storylines in season two and plot developments in season three. The upcoming fourth season goals to delve deeper into contestants’ emotional journeys by means of heightened interpersonal dynamics.
JURY JUNCTION
E bookMyPresent‘s Red Lorry Film Festival (March 21-23) has launched a contest phase with two classes: The Front Runners (Best Film) and Fresh Frames (Best Debut Film). The competitors jury consists of filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane (“Udaan,” “Sacred Games”), director Atul Sabharwal (“Berlin,” “Jubilee”), journalist-author Kaveree Bamzai, cineplex chain PVR-INOX govt director Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, actor-dancer Prachee Shah Paandya, and filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari (“Bareilly Ki Barfi,” “Panga”). E bookMyPresent founder-CEO Ashish Hemrajani joins as honorary juror.
MILESTONE MOVIE
PVR INOX is bringing high Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan‘s debut film “Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai” back to Indian theaters on Jan. 10, marking both the film’s twenty fifth anniversary and Roshan’s birthday. The re-release comes as a part of the exhibition chain’s technique to introduce traditional Indian movies to new audiences. Directed by Rakesh Roshan, the 2000 launch launched each Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel, that includes a supporting forged together with Anupam Kher, Farida Jalal, and Dalip Tahil. The movie’s soundtrack by Rajesh Roshan produced enduring hits like “Na Tum Jano Na Hum” and “Ek Pal Ka Jeena.”
“It’s surreal to realize that 25 years have passed since Kaho Naa.. Pyaar Hai!” Hrithik Roshan stated in an announcement. “This milestone is both humbling and motivating, to be blessed with the opportunity to live my dream of being an actor.” Director Rakesh Roshan famous the movie’s lasting cultural impression, significantly its music which continues to be performed at occasions and events.
The re-release will display screen throughout PVR INOX’s community, together with their premium The Luxury Collection venues. The exhibition chain at the moment operates 1,749 screens throughout 355 properties in India and Sri Lanka.