Netflix Targets Thailand and Regional Audiences With Slate of Four Local Films and Two Series

Ashlee Simpson took to Instagram after Halloween to share a photo of her family's celebration of the holiday.The mom-of-three 38, sported a bright blue bob-cut wig as she posed with husband Evan Ross, 34, and legendary mother-in-law Diana Ross, 78.Evan also shared the outtake to his respective account with the caption: 'HAPPY LATE HALLOWEEN.' Ashlee Simpson took to Instagram after Halloween to share a photo of her family's celebration of the holidaySimpson, who made a name for herself as a pop music artist in the early 2000s, matched dark lipstick to her bold hair.She wore a sleeveless multicolor turtleneck and deep blue, loose-fitting pants as she held her youngest child, Ziggy, two, on her hip.  The blonde beauty and her beau also share daughter Jagger, seven, and she shares son Bronx, 13, with ex husband Pete Wentz.The family posed outdoors with a gorgeous pink and blue sky providing a backdrop as the sun set.

Future recently dropped a whopping $16.3 million to acquire a breathtaking mansion in the heart of Miami. The Life Is Good hitmaker, 38, who recently earned $250,000 for rapping on Megan Thee Stallion's track Pressurelicious, purchased the large-scale home, which is comprised of seven bedrooms and a backyard that offers space for a mini tropical getaway. Real estate sources explained that the luxurious mansion sits on Allison Island, which is located just north of popular Miami Beach, reported TMZ.  New purchase! Future, 38, officially made a whopping purchase of a $16.3 million Miami island mansion The massive 8,897 square foot space sits on a private, gated area on the Miami island, and appears to be two stories high with seven bedrooms and eight and a half bathrooms.  Once inside the sprawling mansion, the owner and guests will be greeted with large floor-to-ceiling windows that give a bright and cheery atmosphere as well as tons of natural light. The walls are painted in a plain white hue, in order to keep up with the modern design. The home contains plenty of storage, and was designed with smooth wooden floors throughout the entire layout.  Stunning: The large-scale home has a private entrance bordered by green grass, numerous trees and plants  Modern: The multi-million dollar space contains mainly white walls and light-colored wooden floors for a cheery atmosphere  Massive: The house offers Future an expansive living room space for family and for holding parties  Future's latest mansion purchase has stunning views of the surrounding, shimmering water and shading palm trees. The master bedroom is more than just a room with a simple bed, and also contains a full wet bar, a wine fridge, and two walk-in closets. A

Offset has not yet commented on the tragic death of his cousin and Migos bandmate Takeoff, but has changed his social media avatar to a picture of his late loved one.The 30-year-old Migos rapper's Instagram page on Wednesday featured a picture of Takeoff with a heart emoji above his head. TMZ reported that the star has pulled out of an event at Boston's MGM Music Hall that was slated for Thursday in the wake of the killing. The rap artist, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus, made the social media switch as police in Houston Wednesday said that the rapper's death was the result of gunshot wounds to the head and torso following a shooting outside a private party at a downtown Houston bowling alley.  The latest: Offset, 30, has not yet commented on the tragic death of his cousin and Migos bandmate Takeoff, but has changed his social media avatar to a picture of his late loved one.

Broadway legends Bernadette Peters and Christine Baranski got glam and reunited at The Good Fight series finale screening held inside the Museum of Art and Design Theater in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday.It's been four years since Bernadette had a recurring role as the brilliant financial whiz Lenore Rindell opposite Christine's high-powered attorney Diane Lockhart in nine episodes of the critically-acclaimed legal drama.The three-time Tony winner easily defied her 74 years in a fitted black leather jacket over a matching ruffled pencil skirt, scarf, bag, and booties. Broadway legends! Bernadette Peters (L) and Christine Baranski (R) got glam and reunited at The Good Fight series finale screening held inside the Museum of Art and Design Theater in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday Throwback! It's been four years since Bernadette had a recurring role as the brilliant financial whiz Lenore Rindell opposite Christine's high-powered attorney Diane Lockhart in nine episodes of the critically-acclaimed legal dramaPeters (born Lazzara) rocked her signature tight ginger curls in an updo and wore a hint of black liquid eyeliner and pink lipstick on the red carpet.Joining the Queens-born triple threat was her boyfriend - Halcyon PI LLC owner Tom Sorce - who did the sound design for her Broadway Barks benefit concert at the Minskoff Theatre back in 2009.Bernadette - who used to date Warren Beatty and Steve Martin - will next put her four-octave soprano pipes to good use this Friday at The Ridgefield Playhouse's 2022 Fall Gala in Ridgefield, CT.'I will do Children Will Listen, a song I introduced in Into the Woods,' Peters teased The Ridgefield Press last month.

Kate Moss led the glam arrivals at the annual WSJ Innovator Awards, which were held at New York City's Museum of Modern Art on Wednesday night.The legendary supermodel, 48, left little to the imagination as she flaunted her runway-worthy frame in a see-through olive dress.It featured an elegant hood and a triangle cut-out on the midriff that gave a peek at Kate's toned tummy.A pair of black bikini-style panties and Kate's bare breasts were visible through the sheer gown. Glam: Kate Moss led the glam arrivals at the annual WSJ Innovator Awards, which were held at New York City's Museum of Modern Art on Wednesday night. The legendary supermodel, 48, left little to the imagination as she flaunted her runway-worthy frame in a see-through olive dressHer dirty blonde hair was swept up in a chic bun and she accessorized with a pair of shiny silver chandelier earrings.

Lake Bell pulled off a loud yellow coat as she made her way to the Today show on Wednesday in New York City. The 43-year-old actress, who is rumored to be dating Chris Rock, oozed confidence as she stepped into the sun with the long canary-colored jacket over her shoulders. While arriving to the morning show to promote her new audiobook, Inside Voice, Bell smiled at onlookers as she prepared for her interview with hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager. Canary out of the coal mine: Lake Bell, 43, pulled off a loud yellow coat as she made her way to the Today show on Wednesday in New York CityThe What Happens in Vegas star chose a classic white blouse with an ornate neckline to go with her stylish coat.  Bell kept the bottom half of her look all black, pairing black capri pants with polished black boots and a simple black handbag. Lake's lustrous hair was styled in loose wavy curls and her makeup for the day was kept minimalistic and bright, echoing the neon sunniness of her show-stopping coat.

Jimmy Fallon was officially extended an invitation to reprise his Almost Famous role in the Broadway adaptation of the 2000 classic film, which starred Kate Hudson.The TV personality, 48, welcomed former writer and director of the original movie, Cameron Crowe, onto The Tonight Show earlier Tuesday. Amid the interview where the two discussed the anticipated musical, also written by Cameron, the filmmaker asked Jimmy to take on the role once again, and received a jubilant response of, 'I'm in!'  Reprising a role! Jimmy Fallon, 48, accepted the invitation from filmmaker and writer, Cameron Crowe, to reprise his Almost Famous role of Dennis Hope in the upcoming Broadway adaptation; seen in 2001Jimmy appeared to be in high spirits as he sat down with Cameron, during a brief segment.  The talk show host revealed his first big movie role was in Almost Famous, where he portrayed the character of Dennis Hope, a music manager. The talented filmmaker, who has worked on various other projects such as Jerry Maguire, was thrilled when Jimmy asked, 'Is my character still in the play?'  Accepting the part: After asking if he would take on his Almost Famous role once again, the talk show host happily expressed, 'I'm in!'  (Fallon pictured in character as Dennis Hope in 2000) Big moment: The writer of the Broadway adaptation of Almost Famous told Jimmy on The Tonight Show on Tuesday, 'I would like you to come on the Broadway stage and play your part of Dennis Hope''I'm really glad you bring this up,' Cameron announced, adding, 'Because we love Dennis Hope of the movie, and as you know, we became kind of a family making the film...' He continued by explaining to Jimmy that, 'You came in and rocked your scene so well...''And my dream has

Margot Robbie wowed in a flared white pantsuit, which she paired with a sequined black turtleneck, at the WSJ Innovator Awards in New York City on Wednesday night.The 32-year-old Oscar nominee, who earned the honor of the 2022 Entertainment Innovator ahead of the event, looked radiant in her timeless look as she hit the red carpet at the Museum of Modern Art.For the star-studded occasion, she wore her golden locks in tousled waves, a matte lipstick and bronzer for a sun-kissed and healthy glow.  Elegant: Margot Robbie wowed in a flared white pantsuit, which she paired with a sequined black turtleneck, at the WSJ Innovator Awards in New York City on Wednesday nightHer latest outing comes just a day after she graced the cover of the latest issue of WSJ.

Disney's live-action Hercules is already facing fan backlash after producer Joe Russo revealed new details about the film in an interview with Variety.According to Russo, the Guy Ritchie-directed feature will be 'more experimental' than past live-action adaptations and inspired by TikTok.Soon after the interview was published, fans of the beloved 1997 animated film took to Twitter to voice their dismay -- with many predicting the reimagining will be a total 'disaster.' Backlash: Disney's live-action Hercules is already facing fan backlash after producer Joe Russo revealed new details about the film in an interview with Variety'[Hercules will be] a little bit more experimental in tone, a little bit more experimental in execution,' Russo told the outlet.'I think they're excited to see what we can all bring to it in a way that isn't just a reinterpretation of the animated film.' Russo says Ritchie, who directed Disney's live-action Aladdin in 2019, is up to the task because 'he has penchant for experimentation.'Along with being animated, 1997's Hercules was also a musical with most of the songs performed by a female Greek chorus. Russo confirmed that the upcoming live-action film will be a 'modern musical' inspired by TikTok, which is a short-form video sharing platform.  TikTok-inspired: According to Russo (left), the Guy Ritchie-directed feature will be 'more experimental' than past live-action adaptations and inspired by TikTok. Russo says Ritchie (right), who directed Disney's live-action Aladdin in 2019, is up to the task because 'he has penchant for experimentation''There are questions about how you translate it as a musical.

Apparently the romance sparks are still flying between Ina Garten and her husband Jeffrey Garten, even after nearly 54 years of marriage.During an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, that's set to air next Monday, the host of the Food Network show Barefoot Contessa confessed her husband still sends her sexy texts, but that he 'sometimes they go astray.'She then proceeded to tell a story of how on one occasion, he mistakenly sent one of his racy texts to 'the wrong person', who happened to be her friend and publicist.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Chinese filmmaker, Bi Gan, best-known for his single-take feature “Long Day’s Journey Into Night” has seen his “A Short Story” picked up by Kino Lorber for distribution in North America. A fairy tale that follows the relationship between man and cat, the film had its world premiere in competition at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival and now has its North American premiere in the Currents section of the New York Film Festival. Kino Lorber plans to qualify “A Short Story” for the 96th Academy Awards, showing it theatrically nationwide in early 2023 in tandem with a theatrical re-release of “Long Day’s Journey Into Night.” “Kino Lorber rarely acquires short films, but Bi Gan has packed more cinematic delight into the fifteen minutes of ‘A Short Story’ than many feature length films deliver in two hours,” said Kino Lorber SVP Wendy Lidell. The deal was brokered by Les Films du Losange.

Netflix has revealed its debut slate of original Thai productions, including four feature films and two TV series.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Rithy Panh, director of “Rice People” and “S21 The Khmer Rouge Killing Machine” is an icon of art-house cinema, at once political, unique, and charming. The iconic image may be another of his confections – a palatable work built on uncomfortable facts. On the incomplete evidence of a 50-minute on-stage dialog at the Busan International Film Festival on Sunday, Panh comes across as simultaneously contrarian and principled. A curmudgeonly veteran and yet a filmmaker still curious to learn. “If there were no Khmer Rouge maybe I would not be a filmmaker,” he said of the Communist insurgents, who won the Cambodian civil war in 1975 and whose brutality and atrocities he has spent a lifetime documenting and exposing.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Korean indie production house, IMTV is developing and will produce a drama series based on the New York Times best-selling novel, “The Island of Sea Women” by Lisa See.  The story is set largely on the remote Korean island of Jeju, among the community of ‘haenyo,’ women who earn a living by free diving for mollusks, seaweed and other sea life from the depths of the ocean. Representatives of a rare semi matriarchal society, the women work while the menfolk typically stay at home, though property is passed down along male lines. Celebrated activist and Nobel Prize-winner Malala recently boarded a documentary project about the haenyo of Jeju that is set up at the A24 U.S. indie studio.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Japan’s Toei Animation and Korea’s CJ ENM unveiled a volley of new projects on Saturday flowing from their previously-established cooperation pact. The new shows include: a series that will be produced in both live action and animated formats; a live action series; and a third animation series. “The genesis of this co-operation was the notion that we should play to the strengths of Korean content and Japanese animation,” said Yi Jongmin, the CJ executive who heads the joint venture’s shared control unit. “That was before we factor in language barriers and cultural differences and suffered the disruptions of the COVID pandemic.”

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Hong Kong multi-hyphenate Peter Chan Ho-sun is far too intellectual to call himself an “arms dealer,” as Sony Pictures has in casting itself as an unattached supplier to streaming platforms. But politeness and Bob Dylan references aside, Chan’s new company, Changin’ Pictures, aims to become a major independent purveyor of premium Asian TV content for the streamers. The company is using this week’s Busan International Film Festival as its launchpad and will unveil the first five series of its 20-title pan-Asian slate.  Chan’s thesis is that global audiences are hungry for Asian content but have not been able to access it easily under legacy film and TV distribution systems. With streaming making everything accessible everywhere, and audiences no longer balking at subtitles, quality Asian drama can and will travel.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Projects starring Donnie Yen and Zhang Ziyi are among the independently produced TV series to be launched on the sidelines of this week’s Busan International Film Festival. The company responsible is Changin’ Pictures, a would-be studio being hatched by Hong Kong-based film director and producer Peter Chan Ho-sun. Propelled by the growing recognition of Asian talent and the worldwide distribution potential of multinational SVOD platforms, Changin’ Pictures aims to be a powerhouse production hub suppling premium drama content to streaming players. The company has raised very substantial finance from Asian sources and aims to develop and produce series which it will pitch and license to the platforms, without recourse to the OTT companies’ production funding, greenlighting and editorial constraints.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Fresh from a chaotic Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, TV coverage of Formula One motor racing is set to shift broadcasting partner in Asia-Pacific. Sports Business reports that pay-TV broadcaster beIN Sports is finalizing a multi-year deal beginning in 2023 reaching across most of its Asia-Pacific footprint, but excluding Australia, where Foxtel recently renewed its deal, and New Zealand.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Japanese indie sales Firm Free Stone Productions has added a quartet of new titles to its line-up in time for the rights markets in Busan and Tokyo. The company is unable to travel to Busan and will meet with clients virtually at the Asian Contents & Film Market. The TIFFCOM market, which runs alongside the Tokyo International Film Festival later in the month, is anyway a virtual event. Top of the list is “In Her Room,” a romance about a young dentist who embarks on a romance with a mysterious woman but cannot figure her out. The film will play in the Nippon Cinema Now section of the Tokyo festival and have a Japanese commercial release from January. It is the feature debut if Ito Chihiro and stars Iguchi Satoru, Baba Fumika and Kawai Yuumi.