253 results for entertainment

17 November 2007

The future of television is pin-sharp, pitch-perfect and high-definition. As broad-casters struggle to brush up their sets, soap stars and news anchors to shine under HD’s critical spotlight, the new technology is also set…

17 May 2007

Thanks to its commitment to a lightning-fast wireless future, South Korea has become a laboratory for mixing pop culture with big business, blurring the line between bands and brands. Is this the media model for things to…

17 March 2007

Downloadable novels, written to be read on mobile phones, are the most remarkable success story in Japanese publishing. The fledgling industry is already worth ¥9 billion (€57m) a year – while sales of traditional books are…

18 April 2016

Choice cuts from the world’s creative minds.

19 November 2015

It’s the most wonderful time of year so there’s no need to over complicate Christmas. All you need are good friends on two legs and four, seasonal tunes and some heart-warming flicks – all topped up with plenty of festive…

24 January 2014

From film commissioning in Finland to top TV shows in Australia, we offer a round of applause to some select scenes, firms and fairs upping the cultural ante.

17 August 2008

A news kiosk on Pushkin Square in Moscow, and this month's new music, film, art and music.

17 May 2007

Hippies invade the Whitney Museum: and Dengue Fever put Khmer music on the map.

17 February 2007

Dundee is a key hub for the world’s computer games industry. And not just any games. The city’s software houses are responsible for some of the most violent titles ever produced, including *Grand Theft Auto*. Why Dundee?…

19 May 2016

From glitzy dance numbers and well-loved show tunes to conga lines, entertainment is key to cruising success. Monocle's Robert Bound grabs a lounger and joins in the fun.