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'Tobot' maker Retrobot ultimately files for bankruptcy... the hit from a failed 2021 debut

'Tobot' maker Retrobot ultimately files for bankruptcy... the hit from a failed 2021 debut

Bankruptcy order confirmed on July 9... fallout from PotenDog's poor performance and the suspension of production outsourcing. The 'Tobot' IP business continues through a separate entity, Retrobot CI.
'Tobot' Retrobot ultimately files for bankruptcy... the bitter exit of a 16-year animation powerhouseA slump in new releases in 2021 and the aftershocks of an investment dry spell; the IP legacy continues through a separate corporationAfter being founded in 2008 and opening up new ground for 3D...
'The Live Emperor' Lee Seung-chul Resumes 40th Anniversary Nationwide Tour

'The Live Emperor' Lee Seung-chul Resumes 40th Anniversary Nationwide Tour

Starting Nov. 14 in Gwangju, the run will stop in six cities in total, with a refreshed set list and stage direction.
The echoes of 40 years as a legend rewrites the standard for live performances againA giant of South Korea’s popular music scene, 'Lee Seung-chul', who marks the 40th anniversary of his debut, is rewriting history in the concert world once again. Beginning with Gwangju on Nov.
[Interview] “Not releasing this video is a bigger sin.” What should we have done? Director Tomoaki Fujino ②

[Interview] “Not releasing this video is a bigger sin.” What should we have done? Director Tomoaki Fujino ②

When her older sister develops symptoms of schizophrenia, her parents choose to put a lock on the front door instead of taking her to a hospital. Unable to look away, the younger brother picks up a camera and steps into that silence.
Because they could not obtain the family’s consent, ethical questions about the film’s release inevitably follow. ​You asked a really important question. There are ethical issues, of course. In fact, we released it without getting permission or even understanding from any member of the family.
[Photo &] Christopher Nolan Makes His First Trip to Korea With New Film “Odyssey”… “I Fell in Love With Korean Salt Bread and Baseball” — Press Event With Charlize Theron and Matt Damon

[Photo &] Christopher Nolan Makes His First Trip to Korea With New Film “Odyssey”… “I Fell in Love With Korean Salt Bread and Baseball” — Press Event With Charlize Theron and Matt Damon

The entire film shot in IMAX opens in theaters across Korea on May 5… A box-office surge in North America that has already brought in $900 million
The world-renowned auteur Christopher Nolan stepped onto Korean soil with Hollywood A-listers Matt Damon and Charlize Theron, bringing their new film Odyssey with them. Their Korea visit, set in motion ahead of a domestic release on May 5, has drawn attention as a special move that goes beyond the...
'Yonokdang' Breaks Through the U.S. Comics Scene… Korea’s First Eisner Award Winner for a Comic

'Yonokdang' Breaks Through the U.S. Comics Scene… Korea’s First Eisner Award Winner for a Comic

Sangho’s fantasy graphic novel wins in the 38th year’s Best Asian Comics category… sweeping all three of the world’s top international comic awards
Sangho’s ‘Yonokdang, the Funeral Cake Specialty Shop’… Earns Its First Eisner Award at the 38thFinal honors in the U.S. edition’s Best Asian Comics category, completing a sweep of the world’s three biggest international comic prizes‘Yonokdang, the Funeral Cake Specialty Shop,’ a fantasy graphic...
‘Spider-Man 4’ Surpasses 1 Million in Two Days at the Box Office—A New Shortest-Run Record for This Year

‘Spider-Man 4’ Surpasses 1 Million in Two Days at the Box Office—A New Shortest-Run Record for This Year

Opens with 680,000 viewers on day one, the franchise’s highest ever; advance tickets top 750,000 and the Egg Score hits 96%
Tom Holland’s ‘Spider-Man 4’ Surpasses 1 Million in Its First 100 Million of the Year… Redefines Marvel’s Box-Office HistoryMarvel’s savior has returned in spectacular fashion. ‘Tom Holland’ stars in the next installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe , ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, and the film...
Jang Hang-jun Says His Next Work Will Be Contemporary Drama—Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon-ho Will Meet in Jecheon This September

Jang Hang-jun Says His Next Work Will Be Contemporary Drama—Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon-ho Will Meet in Jecheon This September

JIMFF mulls a second term for him, with the first 공개 of previously unseen stills from “Oldboy”
“Jang Hang-jun” as he previews that his next project will be a contemporary drama, the Jecheon International Music & Film Festival launching in September will host a historic get-together between Korea’s film maestros “Park Chan-wook” and “Bong Joon-ho”.
Lee Chang-dong Wins Ebert Director Award at TIFF—the First Korean to Reach the Top Ranks; New Film 'A Possible Love' to Be Released in September

Lee Chang-dong Wins Ebert Director Award at TIFF—the First Korean to Reach the Top Ranks; New Film 'A Possible Love' to Be Released in September

Jeon Do-yeon and Sol Kyung-gu star in a special presentation invitation; Netflix release set for Nov. 6
The first Korean to join the ranks of masters, 'A Possible Love' unveiled on Nov. 6Another landmark chapter has been added to Korean film history. 'Lee Chang-dong' has achieved a first for Korean cinema by taking home 'the Ebert Director Award' at the Toronto International Film Festival , cementing...
BTS’ “Idol” Hits 1.4 Billion Views on YouTube, Marking Group’s 5th All-Time Milestone in “Joseon EDM”

BTS’ “Idol” Hits 1.4 Billion Views on YouTube, Marking Group’s 5th All-Time Milestone in “Joseon EDM”

Released in August 2018, the title track pairs traditional Korean court rhythms with African beats in a dazzling, high-gloss visual world
“Joseon EDM” shows no signs of slowing down… BTS’ 5th 1. 4 billion-view recordThe mega hit by the group “BTS”, the “Idol” music video, has surpassed 1. 4 billion YouTube views, setting another major milestone in K-pop history. According to its agency, BigHit Music, the music video crossed the 1.
[Chu A-young's Music Box] How Don Hertzfeldt's 'It's Such a Beautiful Day' and Smetana's 'Vltava' Capture Life's Beauty

[Chu A-young's Music Box] How Don Hertzfeldt's 'It's Such a Beautiful Day' and Smetana's 'Vltava' Capture Life's Beauty

I am drawn to music in films. Music often conveys a character's intimate emotions in ways images and dialogue cannot, and it can open a window onto a creator's hidden intent. For me, understanding a film's music has been one way into the film itself.