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Incubase Studio Launches Incubase Arena: A New Entertainment Hub for Japanese Anime and Culture in Hong Kong
Last Updated on June 30, 2024 by Daily News Staff
HONG KONG /PRNewswire/ — Incubase Studio, an entertainment experience producer and organizer based in Hong Kong, is set to launch the highly anticipated Incubase Arena in Hong Kong in late April. In collaboration with Anima Tokyo, Incubase Arena is situated on the 1st floor of Anima Tokyo in Tsim Sha Tsui’s Canton Road, aiming to become a regional hub of Japanese anime extertainment experience for locals and tourists from around the globe. The venue will feature limited-edition experience exhibitions, pop-up stores, and an anime-themed café.
The inaugural exhibition at Incubase Arena, The Fullmetal Alchemist Exhibition, is set to run from April 29th to June 11th, marking an exciting addition to Incubase Studio’s ongoing series of touring exhibitions across Asia. Incubase Arena will continue to host a variety of events in the coming months in collaboration with animation franchises, such as F&B co-brand partnership, offering visitors themed food and drink delights alongside the exhibitions. These partnerships promise to make Incubase Arena a hub of excitement and celebration for anime enthusiasts within the city and beyond.
Incubase Studio is dedicated to delivering exceptional event spaces tailored to cultural and entertainment experiences of the highest caliber. “Our goal is to cultivate a dynamic community that thrives on shared interests and passion for favourite entertainment franchises, spanning anime, films, video games, board games, and more,” shared Sion Yip, Founder and Managing Director of Incubase Studio. Sion brings over 20 years of expertise in branding, physical and digital entertainment, animation and movie production.
Incubase Arena represents a visionary expansion of Incubase Studio’s business into experience production, serving as a pivotal step in engaging a diverse range of customers from Hong Kong and beyond. “Our collaboration with Anima Tokyo demonstrates our deep admiration for Japanese Anime IPs (Intellectual Property). We recognize their immense potential in the Southeast Asia markets and have strategic plans for further development in the region,” added Sion Yip.
Touring Experiences in Asia
Incubase Studio is at the forefront of pushing the limits of physical attractions and experiences, curating captivating and top-tier experiences from concept to realization. They partner with leading entertainment franchises such as animation series One Piece, Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen and manga Attack on Titan, as well as Hollywood productions The Conjuring Universe, Frozen and The Minions.
The company is breaking barriers in production with their touring experience model, which features quicker turnaround times, wider geographic distribution by visiting multiple countries annually, and an asset-light approach. This nimbler touring framework makes their productions increasingly attractive to commercial real estate and entertainment facility operators across Asia.
Their touring experiences, such as the One Piece “The Great Era of Piracy” Exhibition Asia Tour, have attracted anime fans from various regions, with plans to expand to more locations across Asia this year. Incubase Studio is also known for curating the highly acclaimed The Conjuring Universe Tour, a heart-pounding walk-through experience featuring set recreations inspired by iconic scenes from the most successful horror franchise of all time. After the launches in Malaysia and Taiwan, this experience exhibition will continue its tour in Asia.
Exciting Adventures Ahead
In 2024, Incubase Studio has ambitious plans to deliver an even more exhilarating lineup of adventures across Asia. Building upon the success of collaboration with One Piece and The Conjuring Universe, they aim to captivate audiences with more beloved entertainment franchises like Peppa Pig, Dragon Ball, and Crayon Shinchan all to be brought to live.
Sion proudly stated, “We’ve already produced over 100 licensing projects in successful collaborations with international licensors such as Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Universal, Sanrio, Toei Animation and more. Our commitment to delivering exciting and immersive experiences remains unwavering, as we continue to expand our offerings to consumers in Asia.”
With their sights set on expanding their footprint, the passionate team of Incubase Studio is poised to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impact in both local and international markets. People can anticipate an extraordinary journey filled with excitement, innovation and a profound appreciation for the art form.
About Incubase Studio
At Incubase Studio, imaginations are conceived into reality. The studio curates the most exciting immersive experiences to celebrate and connect fandoms worldwide. Incubase Studio is an industry leader in the curation of unique immersive experiences of the highest quality with engaging storytelling and interactive devices. Based in Hong Kong, Incubase has built an extensive network of local and international partners throughout the years to efficiently execute event planning and touring operations.
www.incubasestudio.com
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Harkins Theatres Announces Rob Reiner Tribute Screening on December 17
Rob Reiner Tribute: Harkins Theatres will host a special $5 screening of The American President on December 17 to honor filmmaker Rob Reiner, with all proceeds benefiting the Human Rights Campaign.
Last Updated on December 17, 2025 by Daily News Staff
Harkins Theatres Announces Rob Reiner Tribute Screening of The American President
Harkins Theatres has announced a special one-day tribute screening honoring acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner, celebrating his life’s work and cinematic legacy.
On December 17, select Harkins locations will screen Reiner’s 1995 political romance The American President, with all proceeds benefiting the Human Rights Campaign. Tickets are priced at $5, making the event both an accessible film experience and a charitable fundraiser.
The tribute was announced via Harkins’ official, verified social media accounts and is positioned as a legacy celebration, not a memorial.
🎥 Why The American President?
Released in 1995 and written by Aaron Sorkin, The American President stars Michael Douglas and Annette Bening and remains one of Rob Reiner’s most politically resonant films. The movie blends romance, idealism, and civic responsibility — themes that have consistently appeared throughout Reiner’s career.
The film later served as a creative blueprint for The West Wing, cementing its place in modern political storytelling.
📌 Event Details at a Glance
Event: Rob Reiner Tribute Screening
Film: The American President (1995)
Date: December 17
Price: $5
Where: Select Harkins Theatres
Beneficiary: Human Rights Campaign
Host: Harkins Theatres
🔗 Official Event Page:
https://www.harkins.com/movies/the-american-president-a-rob-reiner-tribute
🎞️ Rob Reiner’s Lasting Impact
Rob Reiner’s career spans more than five decades, including landmark films such as:
This Is Spinal Tap
Stand By Me
The Princess Bride
When Harry Met Sally…
Misery
A Few Good Men
His work is often praised for balancing entertainment, empathy, and social conscience, making tribute events like this especially meaningful to longtime audiences.
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Hollywood Legend Rob Reiner and Wife Found Dead; Son in Custody
Renowned filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Los Angeles home in a reported homicide. Police have arrested their son in connection with the case, and tributes are pouring in.
Last Updated on December 16, 2025 by Daily News Staff
Director Rob Reiner participates in a discussion following a screening of the film LBJ at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, Texas on Saturday October 22, 2016
On Saturday evening October 22, 2016, the LBJ Presidential Library held a sneak peek of Rob Reiner’s new filmÊLBJ, starring Woody Harrelson as the 36th president. The film, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, chronicles the life and times of Lyndon Johnson who would inherit the presidency at one of the most fraught moments in American history.
Following the screening, director Rob Reiner, actor Woody Harrelson, and writer Joey Hartstone joined LBJ Library Director Mark Updegrove on stage for a conversation about the film.
LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin
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Hollywood Legend Rob Reiner and Wife Found Dead; Son in Custody
December 15, 2025
Renowned filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, 68, were found dead in their Brentwood, Los Angeles home on Sunday, authorities say. Emergency responders were called to the residence Sunday afternoon, where both were discovered with fatal wounds consistent with a stabbing. Police are treating the case as a double homicide.
Los Angeles police arrested the couple’s 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, in connection with the deaths. He is being held in custody as investigators continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Reiner was one of Hollywood’s most influential figures, known for his work as a director, producer and actor. His career spanned decades, from early television fame to directing beloved films that shaped American cinema.
Friends, colleagues and public figures have begun sharing tributes and reactions to the news as the investigation is ongoing.
More details will be updated as they become available.
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Hollywood vs. Reality: How LA’s Wilshire Subway Was Really Built
Wilshire Subway: Did LA blast subway tunnels under Wilshire Boulevard? Hollywood says yes — engineers say no. Here’s how Metro safely tunneled beneath Miracle Mile.
When the 1997 disaster film Volcano depicted lava erupting along Wilshire Boulevard and referenced blasting during Red Line subway construction, it delivered gripping cinema — but not accurate engineering.
In reality, Los Angeles Metro did not rely on large-scale blasting to construct subway tunnels beneath Wilshire Boulevard and the Miracle Mile. Instead, engineers used tunnel boring machines (TBMs) specifically to avoid the very risks Hollywood dramatized.
Why Blasting Was Avoided
The Wilshire Corridor sits atop historic oil fields, making methane gas pockets a known and serious concern. A deadly methane explosion near Fairfax Avenue in 1985 led to heightened scrutiny of underground construction in the area. Blasting in such conditions could have caused unpredictable gas releases, ground instability, or damage to surface structures.
As a result, Metro engineers chose pressurized, closed-face tunnel boring machines, which allow for:
Controlled excavation in dense urban environments
Continuous ground support to prevent settlement
Integrated gas detection and ventilation systems
These machines grind slowly through soil and rock while installing precast concrete tunnel linings, creating a sealed, gas-resistant structure as they advance. 
The Real Engineering Feat
Although Volcano took creative liberties for dramatic effect, the true story of tunneling under Wilshire is no less impressive. Advances in TBM technology and methane mitigation ultimately allowed the Metro D Line (formerly the Red Line/Purple Line) to safely pass through one of Los Angeles’ most geologically complex corridors — without explosions, collapsing streets, or cinematic chaos.
Bottom Line
Volcano remains a memorable piece of 1990s disaster cinema, but its portrayal of subway construction is fiction. The real achievement lies in decades of careful planning, modern tunneling technology, and engineering solutions that quietly reshaped Los Angeles beneath its busiest boulevard.
Related Links:
- LA Metro – D Line (Purple Line) Extension Project
- Engineering News-Record: Tunneling Through Gas and Tar in LA
- Los Angeles Times Archive: Methane Risk and Subway Construction
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