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'Korea’s Answer to the Cannes'—Annecy Film Festival Enchants Korean Short Animation 'Dinner' Invited to Competition

'Korea’s Answer to the Cannes'—Annecy Film Festival Enchants Korean Short Animation 'Dinner' Invited to Competition

A standout work that unpacks love and breakups through a course-style meal, 'Dinner,' heads to the world’s most prestigious stage alongside director Park Ji-yeon’s 'A Journey Through the Ear'
'The Cannes of Animation'—Annecy Film Festival Showcases Korean Short Film 'Dinner'A Korean short animation received recognition for outstanding artistry on the world’s most prestigious stage. On the 27th, Korea National University of Arts (K-Arts) announced that director Jeong Hae-ji’s animated...
| James choi
Nostalgic “Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie” Confirmed for Official Domestic Release After 26 Years…Arousing Childhood Fantasies in Adults

Nostalgic “Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie” Confirmed for Official Domestic Release After 26 Years…Arousing Childhood Fantasies in Adults

A CLAMP manga adaptation of the same name. Since its local Japanese release in 1999, it has been praised as the highest-completion work among the series. Set in Hong Kong, the protagonist Sakura’s first overseas destination, the film unfolds a mysterious episode. Bringing back the nostalgia and feelings of fans grown up, the film will be released exclusively in theaters by Megabox on May 28.
The chance to see 〈Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie〉 in theaters has finally arrived. Official theatrical release after 26 years Animated adaptation of CLAMP’s manga of the same name, 〈Cardcaptor Sakura〉 aired in Korea and won the love of many viewers.
| Seongchan Eol
[Chua-Young’s Music Box] Music for the Purification Ritual of Wounded Youth: “Girls Band Cry”

[Chua-Young’s Music Box] Music for the Purification Ritual of Wounded Youth: “Girls Band Cry”

I get hooked on the music in the film. Music sometimes conveys intimate feelings a character can’t fully express through the visuals alone—or through the lines you hear. It can also serve as a window into the creator’s hidden intentions. For me, understanding film music was one way to connect with the movie. “Chua-Young’s Music Box” lets you listen more closely to the movie’s voice through music. (P.S. While listening to the music, I hope you’ll read the article.)
Following the first film, 〈Girls Band Cry: The Movie—Youth Rhapsody〉 (hereinafter 〈Youth Rhapsody〉), the sequel 〈Girls Band Cry: The Movie, Hey Our Future〉 was released in theaters on April 16. This theatrical release is a compilation film: while it faithfully follows the existing story, it adds...
| Chua-young

"Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash—Kirkke’s Witch," Confirmed for a Series First in All-Format Screenings

Set in Universal Century 105, the sequel to the 2021 film depicting the fateful showdown between Hathaway and Kenneth With SCREENX release also confirmed—following IMAX and 4DX—drawing attention A highly anticipated work directed by Murase Shuko, featuring voices including Ono Kensho… Opening in South Korea on April 22
〈Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash—Kirkke’s Witch〉, opening on April 22, is a sequel to 〈Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash〉, released in 2021, set in Universal Century 105, depicting the fateful clash between Hathaway and Kenneth.
| Seongchan Eol
Popular Console Game 'Bloodborne' Reimagined as an Adult-Oriented Animation Distributed by Sony Pictures

Popular Console Game 'Bloodborne' Reimagined as an Adult-Oriented Animation Distributed by Sony Pictures

A Sudden Announcement to Adapt the PlayStation Exclusive Gothic Fantasy Game at CinemaCon 2026 Co-produced by PlayStation Studios and Lyrical Animation, with Sony Pictures handling distribution A Production Involvement Teaser from a Famous Streamer Who Has Played the Game for Hundreds of Hours…FromSoftware’s Back-to-Back Moves on the Adaptation Front
Game 'Bloodborne' returns as an animation. The PlayStation console-exclusive game 'Bloodborne' announced its animated adaptation at CinemaCon 2026 on April 13 . Set in a gothic-style medieval fantasy, the story follows a pilgrim’s adventure as they visit Yharnam, a city overrun by the “Beast Plague.
| Seongchan Eol
Behold, this is Nintendo-style fan service… “Super Mario Galaxy” review (+ post-credits stinger)

Behold, this is Nintendo-style fan service… “Super Mario Galaxy” review (+ post-credits stinger)

Before it even landed in Korea, it was already sweeping the world. 〈Super Mario Galaxy〉, releasing on April 29, is ready to write another box-office hit record following the 2023 predecessor 〈The Super Mario Bros. 〉.
| Seongchan Eol
[First Impressions] CINEPLAY Reporter Star Ratings for “Super Mario Galaxy”

[First Impressions] CINEPLAY Reporter Star Ratings for “Super Mario Galaxy”

[First Impressions]A global box-office hit with $1. 3 billion in worldwide earnings—“Super” returns as a global megahit animated film on the world stage. 〈The Super Mario Bros. 〉 returns with a new story—〈Super Mario Galaxy〉 releases on April 29.
| Seongchan Eol
‘Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender’ Leaked—New Movie Scandal Raises a Critical Question: Will the Full Runtime Hit the Web Before Release?

‘Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender’ Leaked—New Movie Scandal Raises a Critical Question: Will the Full Runtime Hit the Web Before Release?

Claims of an internal security incident at Nickelodeon… Key scenes, including unfinished animation, were exposed A major blow that came right after Paramount+ was confirmed following the cancellation of the theatrical run -
An unprecedented incident occurred in which the full runtime of the animated movie 'Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender' (Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender) was leaked online. With the leak breaking months before release, the production company and fans alike were left in shock.
| Yangsimoh
'Hayao Miyazaki' Close-Up: A Seven-Year Record After His Retirement Reversal, Documentary on Studio Ghibli’s Workshop Set for Release

'Hayao Miyazaki' Close-Up: A Seven-Year Record After His Retirement Reversal, Documentary on Studio Ghibli’s Workshop Set for Release

For the First Time Revealed: The Backstory Behind the Oscar-Winning Film 'How Do You Live?'
The Heart of 'Studio Ghibli' Awakens: Breaking Seven Years of SilenceThe Hidden Seven Years of a Master—'Studio Ghibli' Returns to the ScreenAn enduring legend of Japanese animation, 'How Do You Live?', a 'documentary' film that closely tracked the secretive yet fiercely driven seven years of...
| James choi
Brad Bird’s New Film ‘Ray Gun’ Debuts First Still Cut — A Glimpse at a Distinctive World

Brad Bird’s New Film ‘Ray Gun’ Debuts First Still Cut — A Glimpse at a Distinctive World

'The Incredibles,' 'Ratatouille' Director Animation Master Brad Bird’s New Netflix Film A Mystery Unfolds for Private Detective Ray Gunn in a Fictional Future City Styled After 1939 An A-List Voice Cast Including Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, and More… Coming to Netflix in 2026
〈The Incredibles〉 〈Ratatouille〉 Director Brad Bird’s new project has released a still cut.Netflix unveiled a still cut from Brad Bird’s new work 〈Ray Gunn〉 on April 10 . 〈Ray Gunn〉 follows private detective Ray Gunn as he becomes entangled in a case tied to the star “Venus Nova” in a fictional...
| Seongchan Eol