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Why Disney's Faithful Live-Action 'Moana' Is Falling Short of Expectations

Why Disney's Faithful Live-Action 'Moana' Is Falling Short of Expectations

Maui has returned to the screen. Disney's live-action 〈Moana〉 is a live-action film based on the studio's 2016 animated film of the same name. Following the original story—about the chief's daughter Moana and the demigod Maui restoring the Heart of Te Fiti—the live-action keeps that storyline...
Disney’s Live-Action “Moana” Opens…Dwayne Johnson Perfect Synchronization Draws Buzz

Disney’s Live-Action “Moana” Opens…Dwayne Johnson Perfect Synchronization Draws Buzz

“Moana” returns to the big screen in live action after 10 years. Casting that beat a 30,000-to-1 competition and vivid Pacific island cultural details deliver an overwhelming sense of immersion
A massive ocean wave in the Pacific awakens in the breath of live action after 10 yearsDisney Animation’s landmark masterpiece 'Moana' has returned after a decade-long wait as a spellbinding live-action film. Hitting screens on Aug.
'Look Back' novel author, Hirokazu Kore-eda helms live-action adaptation debuting in October

'Look Back' novel author, Hirokazu Kore-eda helms live-action adaptation debuting in October

The animation that thrilled audiences around the world with 20.4 billion yen in box office now carries that emotion to live action. A coming-of-age film that has drawn attention as celebrated filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda himself writes and directs.
A pen line of loss and growth, blooming beyond the master’s viewfinderA living legend in Japan’s film industry, 'Hirokazu Kore-eda' takes the reins of the live-action adaptation of 'Look Back', a global phenomenon.
[Sung Chan-eol's Comics] 「Kindergarten WARS」 Turns Body Count Into Bizarre Rom-Com Fun

[Sung Chan-eol's Comics] 「Kindergarten WARS」 Turns Body Count Into Bizarre Rom-Com Fun

I'm obsessed with subculture. If a story or character feels fresh—whether in film, webtoons, games, comics, or animation—I check it out. Comics opened the world of fandom to me, and now I'm a kid-at-heart adult who reads paper volumes as e-books and webtoons on my phone. But it's less fun alone. I write [Sung Chan-eol's Comics] to share what’s more enjoyable experienced together, from the perspective of an enthusiastic generalist.
If someone asked me to sum up this comic, I'd probably hesitate and finally say, "It's fun. " It is fun. But it's not easy to explain. When I try to list impressions I come up with words that don't normally go together—funny, sweet, scary, brutal—so it's hard to convey.
[Interview] Yeon Sang-ho on 〈Gunche〉②: 'Seo Young-chul Is a Demagogue and the Swarm's Error ... I Wanted to Show the Fear of a Society Bound Only by Universal Thinking.'

[Interview] Yeon Sang-ho on 〈Gunche〉②: 'Seo Young-chul Is a Demagogue and the Swarm's Error ... I Wanted to Show the Fear of a Society Bound Only by Universal Thinking.'

※ The interview with 〈Gunche〉 director Yeon Sang-ho continues from Part 1. It's been 10 years since 〈Train to Busan〉. Did returning to zombies come with any pressure. "I didn't come in thinking, 'I have to do something new.
[News from Cannes] George Clooney to Co-Star With Netflix… Kim Ki-yoon, a French-Attorney-turned-Actor, Chases His Dream

[News from Cannes] George Clooney to Co-Star With Netflix… Kim Ki-yoon, a French-Attorney-turned-Actor, Chases His Dream

A Korean-French actor, Kim Ki-yoon, entered Cannes with Netflix’s “Surviving as a Celebrity Manager.” From an elite lawyer to a former… and his fan devotion to director Bong Joon-ho
From an elite lawyer to Cannes’ red carpet: Korean-French actor ‘Kim Ki-yoon’’s bold career moveA lawyer at a major law firm, who had taken the country’s top elite track in France, has made his way—confidently—into the 79th ‘Cannes International Film Festival’, a global celebration for filmmakers.
From YouTube Straight to Hollywood: 3 Film Directors Who Debuted Successfully with Genius-Level Creative Flair

From YouTube Straight to Hollywood: 3 Film Directors Who Debuted Successfully with Genius-Level Creative Flair

With the rise of social networking services and numerous solo media platforms, the gateway for new professionals has widened. The film industry is no exception. The boom of the video platform YouTube has produced countless creators, and some of them have been brought into the commercial film...
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.
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.
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. 〉.