History vs fantasy

A female warrior is pressed against the ground by a group of Japanese soldiers who viciously rape her. With unexpected strength, she grabs a bow and arrows near her while suddenly rolling herself over and jumping to the air. What followed is a scene that goes far beyond realism: Without missing a shot, she kills all the Japanese soldiers in the blink of an eye.

Young adult film The Giver pits love over violence

A world where pain and mankind's memories are erased along with war, violence and prejudice may seem like utopia, but ignorance is not always bliss, as explored in the latest young adult film.

No headlines for drug users

Show business journalists have called for a halt on news about celebrities caught with narcotics, claiming the scandal-hit stars are benefiting from the media attention. Liu Zhihua reports.

Garfield undergoes Indonesian makeover

The comic strip cat Garfield was created in the United States, but the animated television series based on the famous Jim Davis cartoon character is produced at a sprawling studio on the Indonesian resort island of Batam.

Transformers land in Beijing exhibit

Fans of the Transformers in Beijing are in for a treat with an exhibition to honor the 30th anniversary of the comic books heros in the city until Oct 7.

Deep-sea quest

Film charts scientist's efforts to save oceans, Patricia Reany reports from New York.

Film on 1597 victory against Japan breaks South Korean records

A film depicting a famous 16th-century naval victory against Japanese invaders has set records at the South Korean box office, drawing the largest audience and becoming the first local movie to take more than $100 million.

Must-hear radio

In the age of the Internet, bilingual talk show Fei Yu Xiu keeps listeners tuning in with its free-flowing banter and mix of today's top music. Chen Nan reports.

Ring, ring: London statues want to talk to you

Calling all London tourists: Peter Pan, Sherlock Holmes and Queen Victoria want to have a word with you.

Paperback owls

All-night bookstores across China are now offering people an alternative to either partying or watching TV at home. While the stores allow readers to purchase books at any time, visitors are also encouraged to sit down to read.

Hostile books fill shelves in Japan

Books and publications carrying disparaging content about South Korea and China have been growing in popularity in Japan to the point that some bookstores even have a dedicated corner for such xenophobic material.

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