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Lily Fontaine of the British indie rock band English Teacher performs at B10 Live in Shenzhen, China, on April 30, 2026.
China travel

Why are international music acts choosing Shenzhen over Hong Kong?

Bigger and better venues, lower costs and cheaper visas are all seeing touring music acts opt for gigs in the mainland Chinese city.

American cinema

Review | Disclosure Day: Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi thriller is a flawed but fun ride

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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | The Furious: an instant classic if you like gory, bone-crunching violence

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European cinema

As Trainspotting turns 30, Ewan McGregor and Danny Boyle on its massive impact

Trainspotting star McGregor and director Boyle share how the 1996 film about Scottish heroin addicts still resonates three decades on.

(From left) Ewen Bremner, Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller and Robert Carlyle in a still from Trainspotting. Danny Boyle’s dark comedy, based on Irvine Welsh’s novel about a group of heroin addicts in Edinburgh, remains one of the most defining films of the 1990s. Photo: Sony Pictures Classics via AP
(From left) Ewen Bremner, Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller and Robert Carlyle in a still from Trainspotting. Danny Boyle’s dark comedy, based on Irvine Welsh’s novel about a group of heroin addicts in Edinburgh, remains one of the most defining films of the 1990s. Photo: Sony Pictures Classics via AP
TV shows and streaming video

‘Happier than I’ve ever been’: at 68, Gary Oldman is not ready to slow down yet

Gary Oldman, who has just finished filming the seventh series of Slow Horses, talks about finding happiness both at home and on the job.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How the Young and Dangerous films of the 1990s made triad gangsters sexy

As Young and Dangerous turns 30, we look back at the six-film series that marked a shift in how gangsters were portrayed.

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TV shows and streaming video

‘It’s the constant chase’: Beef stars on Gen Z vs millennial angst

Cailee Spaeny and Charles Melton discuss their chemistry on Netflix’s Beef, Gen Z vs millennial tensions and how their bond shaped the show.

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Cailee Spaeny (left) and Charles Melton attend an event for season two of Netflix series Beef on May 15, 2026, in Burbank, California. Photo: TNS
Cailee Spaeny (left) and Charles Melton attend an event for season two of Netflix series Beef on May 15, 2026, in Burbank, California. Photo: TNS
Korean drama reviews

Teach You a Lesson: corporal punishment for bullies in alarming school show

Jin Ki-joo and Kim Mu-yeol star as agents of a government-backed vigilante unit trying to fix South Korea’s broken education system.

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Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How Hong Kong wuxia ‘princess’ Michelle Yim has kept shining for 55 years

After her wuxia TV roles wowed viewers across Asia in the 1970s, Yim moved to movies and plays. Now 70, she will hold her first solo concert.

China economy

‘Distorted views’: why China is clamping down on ‘lowbrow’ micro dramas

China has launched a two-month campaign to clean up its massive micro drama industry, targeting violent, sexual and ‘wealth-flaunting’ content.

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Actors rehearse on the set of a micro drama during filming in central China’s Henan province. Photo: Reuters
Korean drama reviews

Doctor on the Edge: Lee Jae-wook, Shin Ye-eun in island medical romcom K-drama

Lee Jae-wook plays a gifted plastic surgeon and Shin Ye-eun a young nurse in this new Korean drama based around a rural medical centre.

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Lee Jae-wook as cosmetic surgeon Do Ji-ui in a still from Doctor on the Edge, a new Korean drama now streaming on Disney+.
Lee Jae-wook as cosmetic surgeon Do Ji-ui in a still from Doctor on the Edge, a new Korean drama now streaming on Disney+.
SCMP Highlights

‘Dying’ Chinese takeaway; ex-smoker’s fitness journey: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From a ‘dying’ Edinburgh Chinese restaurant to an ex-smoker joining an ultra-marathon, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, June 5-7

Bring your dog or cat to an upgraded indoor pet playground, experience Shakespeare with a twist, watch a new hit horror film and more.

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American cinema

The rise of liminal space horror movies like Backrooms and Exit 8

Box-office hit Backrooms highlights a growing obsession with eerie liminal spaces like hallways, alleyways and empty shopping centres.

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Renate Reinsve in a still from Backrooms.
Music

Fascinating life of Hong Kong musician Anders Nelsson, who once fought Bruce Lee

Nelsson talks about playing in one of Hong Kong’s hottest bands, his fight scene with Bruce Lee and the secret to his longevity.

Hong Kong-based musician and actor Anders Nelsson plays his bass guitar during an interview at his studio in Fo Tan, in Hong Kong’s Sha Tin district, on May 13, 2026. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong-based musician and actor Anders Nelsson plays his bass guitar during an interview at his studio in Fo Tan, in Hong Kong’s Sha Tin district, on May 13, 2026. Photo: Eugene Lee
American cinema

Review | Masters of the Universe: He-Man returns in a glorious nostalgia trip

Nicholas Galitzine stars as He-Man beside Idris Elba, Jared Leto and Camila Mendes in a film that shows the 1980s hero still has the power.

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Korean drama reviews

Reborn Rookie: Lee Jun-young in corporate body-swap fantasy K-drama

Reborn Rookie sees a corporate mogul and former footballer swap bodies in a K-drama that blends fantasy, comedy and melodrama in one.

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Performing arts in Hong Kong

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory stars on bringing the musical to Hong Kong

The Broadway musical’s lead actors Daniel Plimpton and Oliver Wong talk about adapting Roald Dahl’s story to the stage ahead of its Hong Kong debut in November.

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A scene from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the musical. The long-running production that has enjoyed success on London’s West End and Broadway will debut in Hong Kong on November 4, 2026.
A scene from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the musical. The long-running production that has enjoyed success on London’s West End and Broadway will debut in Hong Kong on November 4, 2026.
Music

US rapper Travis Scott panned in Turkey for 20-minute performance

Fans demand refunds for the heavily delayed set that the hip-hop star later claimed was just a ‘party’ for a friend.

Video gaming

Forza Horizon 6 brings the car racing franchise to Japan and it is a winner

Forza Horizon took racing simulation games from circuits into the ‘real world’ and Horizon 6, set in Japan, is one of the best editions yet.

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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

How Sharla Cheung excelled next to Stephen Chow in 1990s Hong Kong cinema

Sharla Cheung Man’s cool glamour and movie-star looks were a feature of 1990s Hong Kong cinema. Here are some of her best films.

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Sharla Cheung Man in a still from the Ming dynasty wuxia drama Swordsman (1990). Photo: Fortune Star Media
K-drama news

5 of the best new K-dramas to watch in June 2026

A medical military service series, a work-based romcom and two school-based dramas are among the K-dramas to watch in June 2026.

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Seo In-guk in a still from the 2026 romcom K-drama See You at Work Tomorrow!
Seo In-guk in a still from the 2026 romcom K-drama See You at Work Tomorrow!
World of performing arts

‘Burning desire’: Hong Kong-born actress Kaja Chan on her rise and motivation

London-based actress who has appeared on Bridgerton and worked with Jeff Goldblum shares how ‘clarity of vision’ drove her from a young age.

Korean drama reviews

Review | Fifties Professionals: Shin Ha-kyun action comedy K-drama revisits hits of old

This comedy follows three middle-aged hardmen, who are forced into hiding on an island after a clash, each unaware of the others’ presence.

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American cinema

Why Moulin Rouge remains a divisive masterpiece 25 years after its release

Whether you love it, hate it or veer deliriously between the two, Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 romantic musical is an experience you don’t forget.

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Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor in a still from Moulin Rouge (2001), directed by Baz Luhrmann. The film is the final part of Luhrmann’s Red Curtain Trilogy, following Strictly Ballroom (1992) and Romeo + Juliet (1996).
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