What's New is a recurring column that looks at the new films, music, books and DVD releases in and/or about Chinese mainland
Film: Genius
Academy Award winner Colin Firth brings to life legendary editor, Max Perkins, who is arguably the most famous editor thanks to his work with then-young writers like Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Thomas Wolfe. Acclaimed actors like Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Dominic West and Guy Pearce bring to life literary legends Wolfe, Aline Bernstein, Hemingway and Fitzgerald. Opens nationwide on March 10.
Film: Kingsglaive - Final Fantasy XV
The animated film spinoff from the Final Fantasy franchise boasts a surprisingly star-studded voice casts with performances from Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad), Sean Bean and Lena Headey (Game of Thrones). Opens nationwide on March 10.
Music: Chinese Football - Here Comes A New Challenger
The Wuhan group charmed indie circles across the world with their emo-infused self-titled debut. While they've changed drummers, they're touring the nation once again to support their latest four-song EP, with stops in Shanghai (Mar 11 @ Yuyintang), Guangzhou (Mar 18 @ SD Livehouse) and Beijing (Apr 3 @ Yugong Yishan). Available at Chinese Football's Bandcamp.
Stream: Äkta Människor
With the second season of Humans receiving rave reviews, Le TV revisits the 2012 Swedish original that spawned the acclaimed remake. Taking place in a futuristic Sweden, Äkta Människor or Real Humans explores what occurs in a society where robots are widespread takes the next step and begins experimenting with a select group of robots with free will that want their freedom. Streamable on Le.com with Chinese and English subtitles.
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