China is expanding its soft power using pop culture—films, music, and games—to reshape global perceptions and rival Western influence.

This past weekend in Canada, Elli and Her Monster Team, an indie animated film, was released that I probably would never have heard of if it didn't star one of ...

Beijing lost no time in co-opting “Ne Zha 2” as a symbol of China’s creative rise and cultural “soft power moment.” State media touted the film’s success as proof that Chinese folklore and artistry ...

It’s amazing to think that almost 30 years after Toy Story changed the world of animated filmmaking, the 2025 movie schedule ...

Here's our top picks for things to do in the valley and surrounding communities from Monday, April 21-Sunday, April 27.