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Tony Rayns, British Critic and Champion of East Asian Cinema, Dies at 78
Tony Rayns, the British writer, festival programmer and screenwriter who spent decades introducing Western audiences to East Asian cinema, has died at 78. He was found deceased at his home on July 7 following an accidental fall down his stairs, according to his sister, Stephanie Gowman, in an email to Variety. Gowman said Rayns’ death []
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Related coverage for "Tony Rayns, British Critic and Champion of East Asian Cinema, Dies at 78": Variety — Stephen Chow Makes His Return to the Sport With ‘Kung Fu Soccer,’ Closing International Rights Deal More Than Two Decades After ‘Shaolin Soccer’. ComicBook.com — 5 Cult Movies From 1994 All ’80s Kids Know Were Perfect From Start to Finish. The Hollywood Reporter — Stephen Chow’s ‘Shaolin Soccer’ Spinoff ‘Kung Fu Soccer’ Lands Worldwide Distribution Rights Deal. The Hindu BusinessLine — iQIYI International Releases First Half of 2026 Global Trending Content: Chinese Dramas and Micro Dramas Power Dual-Engine Global Growth. South China Morning Post — Chinese court holds 3 liable after man dies following all-night drinking, mahjong session