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$71 to $9 million: how a mocked Chinese animation became an unlikely box‑office hit

$71 to $9 million: how a mocked Chinese animation became an unlikely box‑office hit

The crudely animated film Niu Lai seemed destined for oblivion when it was released earlier this month. Now the whole world knows about it.

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What is education for? Why new Korean drama Teach You a Lesson is topping the charts

The popular new show is resonating deeply beyond borders for its exploration of the challenges of modern schooling.

17.06.2026 20

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Shakespeare reinvented: how Chloé Zhao blends East and West philosophies in Hamnet

Chloé Zhao knows how to make people feel, and Hamnet sees a new phrase in her artistry.

22.01.2026 50

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From villain to zodiac hero: how Zootopia 2’s snake character has made the film a global hit

Released in the Year of The Snake, and with clear nods to East Asian culture, Disney’s latest animated feature has smashed box office records in...

15.12.2025 50

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Aamir Khan’s big screen comeback, Sitaare Zameen Par, features an all-star neurodivergent cast – a Bollywood first

The funny and heartwarming new film is already a box office hit.

01.07.2025 20

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