AMBASSADORS ASSEMBLE

The Asian Movie 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, identified for “Fullmetal Alchemist” and winner of Finest Actor on the twelfth Confidence Drama Awards for “Monte Cristo: A Stunning Revenge,” began his profession in Hong Kong earlier than gaining recognition throughout Asia in Taiwanese dramas. The Youth Ambassadors carry numerous expertise to their roles. Chutimon gained recognition with “Dangerous Genius” (2017) and gained an Worldwide Emmy for “Starvation.” Lin acquired two Golden Horse Award nominations for “I WeirDO” and “Marry My Lifeless Physique,” whereas Lo earned a Hong Kong Movie Award nomination for “Time Nonetheless Turns the Pages.” Okada appeared within the Oscar-winning “Drive My Automotive.”

The Academy, based by the Busan, Hong Kong, and Tokyo Worldwide Movie Festivals, will host the awards ceremony in Hong Kong. The occasion is supported by the Cultural and Inventive Industries Improvement Company and the Movie Improvement Fund. The nominations and jury president for AFA18 shall be introduced on Jan. 10.

DATING DRAMA

Netflix has launched the principle trailer for the fourth season of Korean relationship 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 charming forged” and acknowledged “Season 4 would be the hottest season but.” The manufacturing crew added that viewers “will get to see conflicts you may solely discover 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 developed 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

BookMyShow‘s Crimson Lorry Movie Pageant (March 21-23) has launched a contest section with two classes: The Entrance Runners (Finest Movie) and Contemporary Frames (Finest Debut Movie). The competitors jury contains filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane (“Udaan,” “Sacred Video 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”). BookMyShow founder-CEO Ashish Hemrajani joins as honorary juror.

MILESTONE MOVIE

PVR INOX is bringing high Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan‘s debut movie “Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai” again to Indian theaters on Jan. 10, marking each the movie’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 understand that 25 years have handed since Kaho Naa.. Pyaar Hai!” Hrithik Roshan stated in a press release. “This milestone is each humbling and motivating, to be blessed with the chance to stay my dream of being an actor.” Director Rakesh Roshan famous the movie’s lasting cultural affect, notably 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 Luxurious Assortment venues. The exhibition chain presently operates 1,749 screens throughout 355 properties in India and Sri Lanka.