Lewis Capaldi’s return to BST Hyde Park this summer has become even bigger, with organisers revealing the full line-up of special guests set to join the Scottish singer-songwriter across his two headline shows on 11 and 12 July 2026, with the first date already sold out. Originally announced for one night, overwhelming demand led to…
ATEEZ to Headline BST Hyde Park 2026: Special Guests Announced
American Express presents BST Hyde Park has announced the first wave of special guests joining South Korean group ATEEZ for their Hyde Park headline debut on Sunday, 28 June. One of the world’s biggest K-pop acts will take to one of the world’s most iconic stages, as the eight-member group – HONGJOONG, SEONGHWA, YUNHO, YEOSANG,…
Chen Sicheng’s “Being Towards Death”: Finding Life in Its Final Chapter
Chen Sicheng, a Chinese film director, producer, and screenwriter, is behind some of China’s biggest commercial successes, from the hugely popular Detective Chinatown films to thrillers such as Lost in the Stars and Sheep Without a Shepherd. His films often focus on crime, mystery and moral choices, that is why Being Towards Death comes as…
JIB DREAM FANMEET 6.5 – Apo and Mile Reflect on Playing Trin and Tanwa in “Shine” – Exclusive Interview
Apo Nattawin and Mile Phakphum have become a key screen pairing in Thai entertainment over recent years. From KinnPorsche to Man Suang and now Shine, they have drawn consistent attention for their performances. Their latest project takes them into new creative ground, mixing romance, political tension, comedy, and social themes set in late-1960s Thailand. In…
JIB DREAM FANMEET 6.5 – Exploring Love in “Shine” with Son and Euro – Exclusive Interview
As Shine continues to win hearts around the world, Son and Euro brought that excitement to Europe for the JIB DREAM FANMEET in Rome. For fans, it was a special opportunity to meet the actors behind Krailert and Naran, whose story became one of the most talked-about and beloved parts of the series, at least…
Tibet Film Festival Season: In Conversation with Tibet’s Strongest Female Voices in Filmmaking Today: Kunsang Kelden and Pema Shitsetsang
The presence of female Tibetan creatives and voices in cinema is beginning to outpace that of their male counterparts. Most notably, in the film festival space, with curators seeking to present a perspective on Tibetan filmmaking that has, until the past few years, been left silent. Since the founding of the Tibet Film Festival in…
Sunny Lukas: Exploring Multilingual Music with “Laissez-Moi Faire” – Exclusive Interview
Sunny Lukas has never been an artist content with staying in one lane. Born in Hong Kong and educated at Berklee College of Music, he has always had a globally minded career. Whether moving between English, Spanish, or now French, his work shows a genuine fascination with language and culture. His latest single, Laissez-Moi Faire,…
JIB DREAM FANMEET 6.5 – Daou and Offroad on Working Together, The Power of Thai BL and Acting – Exclusive Interview
Beneath its suspense and romance, The Wicked Game is a story about choosing to see the good in another person when the world gives every reason not to. Daou’s understanding of Than rests on a simple but powerful belief: that Pheem is fundamentally a good person, even when his actions suggest otherwise. Rather than judging…
“Comrades: Almost a Love Story” (1996) Review
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the Hong Kong Film Archive has launched Close Encounters with Master Filmmakers: Movie Talks, a three-part series in which leading local directors share their own films alongside works that inspired them. The first edition features acclaimed director Peter Chan, best known for He’s a Woman, She’s a Man (1994), Perhaps…
“A Chinese Ghost Story” (1987): Looking Into the Dark, Choosing the Light
“Life’s journey, where beautiful dreams stretch as long. Along the path, wind and frost lash against the withering face. In this mortal world, in how many directions do dreams drift? Searching for the love amidst infatuated fantasies. The road ahead blurs as the one fades away with it.” The opening verse of the eponymous theme…
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