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Film industry groups issue official statement over 'Assassins' controversy:

Film industry groups issue official statement over 'Assassins' controversy: "Discussion of a film must not threaten personal safety"

Nineteen film organizations speak with one voice, expressing deep concern over planned protests outside an actor's home and the cancellation of events
Film Industry Solidarity, a coalition of 19 film organizations, issued an official statement on Oct. 5 expressing deep concern over threats directed at people involved in the film 〈Assassins〉 and at individuals connected to the controversy surrounding it.
Koo Kyo-hwan and Yi Ok-seop Were Already Legally Married After 9-Year Romance

Koo Kyo-hwan and Yi Ok-seop Were Already Legally Married After 9-Year Romance

The couple quietly registered their marriage without a wedding ceremony and will collaborate on two new films, including 'Your Country'
From leading creative partners in film to lifelong spouses Koo Kyo-hwan (44), an actor, and Yi Ok-seop (39), a director and one of South Korea’s leading independent-film power couples, have drawn public attention after it emerged that they are already legally married.
“I worry only old trees will remain”: President Lee vows in France to restore “K-content” ladder after meeting Lee Chang-dong, Jeon Do-yeon

“I worry only old trees will remain”: President Lee vows in France to restore “K-content” ladder after meeting Lee Chang-dong, Jeon Do-yeon

At the Lumière Summit in France, the president meets leading figures in K-content, including Netflix executives, and says he will “immediately review” Lee Chang-dong’s proposal for tax incentives to spur private investment
President Lee Jae-myung, on a state visit to France, attended the “Lumière Summit”, a global summit for the film and video industry held near Nice on July 7 local time. There, he met leading figures from South Korea’s film industry and pledged comprehensive support for the “K-content” “ecosystem.
Movies industry braces for tension as Megabox seeks to recover…KOFICE to help with debt claims by next month’s 2nd

Movies industry braces for tension as Megabox seeks to recover…KOFICE to help with debt claims by next month’s 2nd

Deadline to submit creditor lists is Aug. 4…guidance materials for those who did not attend and counseling desks to be in operation
Movies industry hit by Megabox liquidity crunch…KOFICE mounts emergency response by Aug. 4 'deadline' Claim filing for rehabilitation debts begins Aug. 5, with an all-out effort to minimize damage to small and mid-sized distributors and entrusted theaters 'Megabox' shakes the ecosystem… 'Korea Film...
AI Actor Tilly Noud Lands Lead in Long Film, Stokes Hollywood Backlash

AI Actor Tilly Noud Lands Lead in Long Film, Stokes Hollywood Backlash

Tilly Noud, an AI performer that drew heavy criticism from the actors’ union, will star in the new movie “Misaligned,” potentially reigniting job-market controversy in the film industry
Hollywood’s long-standing tradition has finally hit a major turning point with the arrival of a seemingly intangible “artificial intelligence actor.” Beyond a mere technical experiment or a bit part, the entertainment industry worldwide was thrown into turmoil after the first case was announced of...
CGV·Megabox Movie Tickets Off 6,000 Won, to Release Another 2.05 Million Vouchers on the 8th

CGV·Megabox Movie Tickets Off 6,000 Won, to Release Another 2.05 Million Vouchers on the 8th

Starting at 10 a.m. on the 8th, major theater apps will hand out up to two tickets per person on a first-come, first-served basis… Watch for early sellouts
A 2.05 million-ticket gamble to jolt an ailing theater scene… The 'golden time' is 10 a.m. on the 8th The government’s large-scale theater “life support” is set to restart. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Film Council have confirmed a plan to distribute 'second movie...
Movie Industry “Big Deal” Falls Through as Lotte Cinema and Megabox Suspend Merger Talks

Movie Industry “Big Deal” Falls Through as Lotte Cinema and Megabox Suspend Merger Talks

Financial stress at Contentree JoongAng prompts the two companies to end their MOU, with Lotte Cinema pivoting to go it alone and focus on strengthening its content capabilities
A massive project that had been expected to shake up the Korean theater industry has ultimately collapsed. In a filing on the 1st, 'Lotte Shopping' declared that it will scrap the 'merger' process between 'Lotte Cultureworks' and 'Contentree JoongAng' involving 'Lotte Cinema' and 'Megabox' in full.
Master of Illusion Ridley Scott Wins Oscar Honor at Last

Master of Illusion Ridley Scott Wins Oscar Honor at Last

Scott, a director with a 60-year path in film who never had ties to the Academy Awards, earns recognition for a lifetime of work
The King of Untethered Vision Finally Grabs a Golden Oscar After more than half a century, 'Ridley Scott', the maestro who reshaped Hollywood's landscape, has at last broken the Academy's long-standing indifference and earned the honor of an achievement award.
[Photo &] Discussion on “Holdback” in the Film Industry Heats Up…Minister Choi Hwi-young Formalizes Establishment of a Public-Private Consultation Body This Month

[Photo &] Discussion on “Holdback” in the Film Industry Heats Up…Minister Choi Hwi-young Formalizes Establishment of a Public-Private Consultation Body This Month

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announces a multi-year overhaul of film production support grants and the distribution of 60 won viewing discount tickets. A “winning bet” with 27.1 billion won injected, distributing 4.5 million “movie viewing discount tickets”
A Signal for Reshaping the Film Ecosystem: Launch of a Public-Private Consultation Body for “Holdback” “Choi Hwi-young”, Minister of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, zeroed in on the “holdback” system—an issue at the heart of sharp tensions between theaters and “OTT”.
‘A City of Sadness,’ abruptly put on hold one day before reopening… “Copyright issues raised”

‘A City of Sadness,’ abruptly put on hold one day before reopening… “Copyright issues raised”

The original rights holder sent an official notice saying, “I’ve never sold the distribution rights in Korea,” prompting theaters to halt screenings in the middle of ongoing showings Korean Association of Art Cinema Theaters: “The original rights holder denies the legitimacy of the screening copy… withdraw to protect audience trust” Importer A-Sum Pictures: “We purchased it lawfully through a French distributor… we’ll do our best to reach a proper resolution”
The masterpiece by director Hou Hsiao-hsien, ‘A City of Sadness (1989),’ was scheduled to return to South Korean screens on the 6th but was suddenly put on hold just two days before its release. As the original overseas rights holder raised copyright concerns and signs of a legal dispute began to...