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Drunken Woman uses sound to drive psychological suspense
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Chinese suspense thriller Drunken Woman uses layered sound design to mirror emotion, guide perception and sharpen its psychological tension.
Jim Chou wins top prize at 2026 Washington International Piano Competition
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Dr. Jim Chou of New York City won the Grand Prize at the 2026 Washington International Piano Competition in Washington, D.C., after four days of performances by 21 pianists from around the world.
Transit Hall Media turns a novel into a licensable story database
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Transit Hall Media said Aug. 18 it has commercialized a 21-register database built from its historical epic, The House of He, and is offering dual-track licensing for film, gaming, publishing and other uses.
Award-winning film KHOONTA gets Times Square billboard spotlight
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KHOONTA, an independent feature film rooted in Himalayan culture, unveiled its second official poster on a Times Square billboard on Aug. 9, 2026, after earlier premieres and award wins in Cannes, London and Kolkata.
Donna Marie to bring Gaga tribute show to Malaysia in September
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Donna Marie will take GAGA LIVE, a 90-minute Lady Gaga tribute concert, to Subang Jaya and Johor Bahru on Sept. 25 and 27, 2026. Tickets go on sale Aug. 8, with limited meet-and-greet packages and discounts tied to MyTicket’s membership program….
Color Imagination expands lighting manufacturing for global markets
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Guangzhou Color Imagination LED Lighting Limited has broadened its product line and engineering capacity to serve live entertainment, broadcast, and architectural projects worldwide.
8it brings Family Meal back with Puerto Rican pool party for NYC hospitality workers
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8it will host Family Meal Vol. 21: Puerto Rican Pool Party on Monday, Aug. 17 at Aliya in Brooklyn, followed by a late-night after-party in Williamsburg.
PixAI launches summer anime festival with new MV, creator contests and rewards
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PixAI has rolled out the Ice Pop Paradise Summer Festival, a global campaign running through Aug. 18 JST that blends an original anime music video, seasonal storytelling, video tools and creator challenges.
Global Top Agile CEO Awards honor 14 leaders in Taipei
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The fourth annual Global Top Agile CEO Awards recognized 14 business leaders in Taipei on Aug. 17, alongside the first Enterprise Agile Talent Development Award.
My Mulan closes eighth season with Niagara performances
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The Canadian dance drama My Mulan ended its eighth season with three shows Aug. 7-9 at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in Niagara, Ontario.
Okinawa lines up three summer-fall events for 2026
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Okinawa is promoting three 2026 events on its main island that mix fireworks, live music, Orion beer and traditional Eisa performances from July through September.
Global events industry seen reaching $5.1 trillion by 2035
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The global events industry is projected to grow from $1.68 trillion in 2025 to $5.14 trillion by 2035, driven by corporate spending, hybrid formats, and new event technology.
Smart speakers market seen tripling to $75.8B by 2035
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The global smart speakers market is projected to rise from $18.3 billion in 2026 to $75.8 billion by 2035, driven by LLM-powered voice assistants, smart home adoption and on-device AI. The forecast points to a shift from basic voice commands to…
ZHOUQI joins global 3D massage chair leaders in 2026 market overview
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A new 2026 overview places Ningbo Zhouqi Health Technology Co., Ltd. alongside Panasonic, Fujiiryoki, Osaki and Ogawa as a key manufacturer or brand in the 3D massage chair market.
Rose Hall, son Aiden spotlight family legacy at Asian American Day launch
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The 16th Asian American Day Festival opened its public countdown with a State House press conference in Boston on July 29, 2026, featuring organizers, elected officials and cultural performances.
Li Auto launches all-new L9 in Uzbekistan
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Li Auto has launched the all-new Li L9 in Tashkent, expanding its flagship SUV push in Uzbekistan and completing the brand’s presence across Central Asia. The rollout pairs a localized vehicle and smart-cockpit setup with new sales, service and…
On the Record examines the shift away from U.S.-controlled payments
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A new episode of On the Record with Christian Briggs looks at how Brazil, India, Europe, China and others are building payment systems that reduce dependence on U.S.-led financial infrastructure.
Event pro-AV services market seen doubling by 2031
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The global event pro-AV services market is projected to grow from $28.6 billion in 2021 to $56.9 billion by 2031, according to Allied Market Research.
International Polo Tour expands FAIM.WORLD partnership ahead of September 19 Sunset Polo
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The International Polo Tour is adding Web3 collectibles, authenticated digital memorabilia and new fan experiences through its collaboration with FAIM.WORLD ahead of the Sunset Polo White Lotus 250th Anniversary Polo Cup on Sept. 19 in Leesburg,…
Scott Bateman sequel 5002 Space Aliens lands Aug. 10 on streaming platforms
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Scott Bateman’s 87-minute animated sequel 5002 Space Aliens begins streaming and downloading on Amazon, Apple, and Google Play/YouTube on Aug. 10, 2026. The film expands Bateman’s cult experimental alien concept and has already drawn a perfect…
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