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‘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...
| Yangsimoh
Hollywood Star John Malkovich Receives Croatian Citizenship

Hollywood Star John Malkovich Receives Croatian Citizenship

John Malkovich, the lead actor in “Being John Malkovich,” becomes an official citizen of Croatia—proving a special connection to his great-grandfather’s homeland
Hollywood Legend “John Malkovich” Officially Receives Croatian CitizenshipRenowned actor and director “John Malkovich” (72), a leading figure in American Hollywood, has become an official citizen of “Croatia.” According to an AFP report, the Croatian government held a special ceremony in the...
| James choi
Just Before Debut, a 60 Million Won “Scam”… Departure Ban for a Japanese K-Pop Trainee Caught in a Double Contract

Just Before Debut, a 60 Million Won “Scam”… Departure Ban for a Japanese K-Pop Trainee Caught in a Double Contract

Filming a music video, then suddenly vanishing… Police launch a probe into repeated double contracting aimed at smaller agencies
A Japanese trainee in the K-pop debut lineup sparks backlash after a sudden disappearance over a “scam” worth tens of millions of wonA meticulously planned “double contract” and a sudden disappearanceA Japanese member, poised to debut as a K-pop idol group, suddenly vanished, prompting police to...
| James choi
US Academy Bars “AI Actors/ Writers” From Awards; 부산 Film Festival Also Included Alongside Cannes, Venice, and Berlin

US Academy Bars “AI Actors/ Writers” From Awards; 부산 Film Festival Also Included Alongside Cannes, Venice, and Berlin

Starting with releases this year, only works performed and written by humans are eligible for the Oscars. 'Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' stands shoulder to shoulder with the world’s top three film festivals
Academy Awards Completely Exclude “AI” and Elevate the Status of the “Busan International Film Festival”The most prestigious U. S. Academy Awards (Academy Awards/Oscars) ceremony has halted technological developments that are shaking the very foundation of the film industry.
| James choi
'Juice Uncle' actor Park Dong-bin passes away… found dead at a restaurant he was preparing to open

'Juice Uncle' actor Park Dong-bin passes away… found dead at a restaurant he was preparing to open

At age 56, discovered in Pyeongtaek by an acquaintance… no signs of criminal wrongdoing and no suicide note With news of the tragedy unfolding ahead of the opening of a Korean restaurant, 'Boritturak,' in early May, sorrow grows From 'The Boy Next Door' 'Doks a' to 'Juice Uncle'… the curtain falls on a 30-year acting life
Actor Park Dong-bin (56; birth name Park Jong-mun), familiar to the public as the character 'Juice Uncle' in the drama 'I Wonder If You Loved Me,' has passed away. Having devoted his life to acting, he left this world while he was on the brink of opening a restaurant—his dream from childhood—just...
| Yangsimoh
Tang Wei and Kim Tae-yong Couple Announce Second Pregnancy—“One More Foal Will Join Our Home” After 12 Years of Marriage

Tang Wei and Kim Tae-yong Couple Announce Second Pregnancy—“One More Foal Will Join Our Home” After 12 Years of Marriage

Tang Wei made the announcement directly through her SNS: “A totally unexpected gift—I’m so happy and really looking forward to it” Welcoming the Year of the Horse (丙午年), they shared a witty pregnancy omen by using a “foal” as a metaphor First daughter welcomed in 2014 after marrying in “Manchu,” as they prepare to meet a younger sister/brother with a 10-year age gap
Actor Tang Wei and director Kim Tae-yong announced a joyful piece of news: they will become parents to two children.■ “We have a new foal”… Tang Wei’s witty announcement of her pregnancy On the 29th, Tang Wei officially announced her second pregnancy via her Instagram, saying, “One more foal is...
| Yangsimoh
Paramount–Warner Merger “Announce 30 Films Released Per Year”…Hollywood Reacts Coolly

Paramount–Warner Merger “Announce 30 Films Released Per Year”…Hollywood Reacts Coolly

Critics say it’s an unrealistic maneuver to secure merger approval
Is Paramount Sky Dance’s announcement of releasing 30 films per year a fake promise that deceives “Hollywood”?“Warner Bros. Discovery” is pushing ahead with the acquisition of “Paramount Sky Dance”, which laid out a blueprint of “releasing 30 movies per year,” but the “Hollywood” industry’s...
| James choi
Finished in Two Months Without Actors or Crew…A 100% AI Film Arrives

Finished in Two Months Without Actors or Crew…A 100% AI Film Arrives

From Director Kim Il-dong’s “I’m Popo” to a Chinese film where AI handled the entire process: The infiltration of generative AI into the film industry, ushering in the one-person production era
An ethical clash that erupts as artificial intelligence , equipped with consciousness and emotions, penetrates every corner of society. That is the core plot of Director Kim Il-dong’s film 'I'm Popo', set to open next month on the 21st.
| James choi
Hollywood erupts in anger with 1,000 voices…Letter opposing Paramount–Warner merger worth about KRW 163 trillion

Hollywood erupts in anger with 1,000 voices…Letter opposing Paramount–Warner merger worth about KRW 163 trillion

More than 1,000 signatories, including Joaquin Phoenix and Denis Villeneuve…Strong warning: “The monopoly will collapse the creative ecosystem”
Worries over a Hollywood ecosystem breakdown—Putting the brakes on the birth of a media giantHollywood is strongly pushing back against the massive `'Paramount Skydance'` and `'Warner Bros. Discovery'` `'acquisition and merger (M&A)'`, which signal seismic shifts in the global entertainment...
| James choi
Bong Joon-ho: “I’m an Everlasting Fan of ‘Zodiac’”…A Special Conversation With David Fincher in LA

Bong Joon-ho: “I’m an Everlasting Fan of ‘Zodiac’”…A Special Conversation With David Fincher in LA

At the Academy Museum’s special event, two masters of the industry meet in person… A deep-dive conversation revealed, from behind-the-scenes stories about Fincher’s perfectionist direction to the conditions for a masterpiece
A Meeting Across the Pacific: A Legendary Conversation Between “Bong Joon-ho” and “David Fincher”At the “Academy Museum” in Los Angeles , two leading figures representing Korea and Hollywood came together for a historic meeting.
| James choi