Iranian Filmmaker Reza Dormishian Faces Arrest Order as IRGC Seeks Asset Seizure
The filmmaker has been charged with “propaganda against the system”, with the case currently being handled by Branch 7 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court. Source: AMP
From Cheng Pei-pei to Michelle Yeoh, Hong Kong cinema’s history of action heroines
Hong Kong studios embraced female action stars long before Hollywood. Here’s how some of the biggest triumphed in wuxia and kung fu films. Source: SCMP
Tom Cruise admits rumors about his ‘intense’ behavior on movie sets are true
The 64-year-old action star said he warns collaborators upfront about his demanding approach to filmmaking. Source: Fox News
TikTok US reports generating $81B in economic value
TikTok has become “a vital tool” for U.S. businesses, with 69% of businesses surveyed saying that the app is essential and 83% of businesses that use TikTok saying it’s important for attracting customers and supporting growth. Source: SMT
Why fans are digging their claws into Wolverine over its patronising gameplay
From highlighted ledges to characters telling you what to do, blockbuster games are increasingly taking the challenge out of playing – and players are pushing back. Source: The Guardian
Dressmaker – a canvas for the creativity of dream dress design
Co-created by a developer and his sewing-obsessed partner, this design game is ‘the most technically challenging’ its lead programmer has ever made. Source: The Guardian