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2026 First Half of Japanese Live-Action Films Are Coming in Droves!

2026 First Half of Japanese Live-Action Films Are Coming in Droves!

From Hirokazu Kore-eda's New Work to Yuji Sakamoto's Screenplay!
Media Castle has garnered attention by officially unveiling its lineup for the first half of 2026, including 〈5 Centimeters Per Second〉, 〈Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight〉, 〈The Lamb in the Box〉, and 〈The World of Unrequited Love〉.
[Interview] Director Eom Ha-neul of '404 Still Remain, Our 5 Minutes',

[Interview] Director Eom Ha-neul of '404 Still Remain, Our 5 Minutes', "Melodramatic Moments That Induce Repeat Viewings" ②

"I realized that what I can express has indeed increased, and I came to think that way"
Cineplay Lee Hwa-jeong Guest Reporter※ 〈404 Still Remain, Our 5 Minutes〉 Director Eom Ha-neul's interview continues in part 1. If the introverted Kyung-hwan faces injustice every time, the extroverted and confident Jae-min is quite the opposite.
27th Seoul Independent Film Festival Kicks Off!...Record Number of Submissions

27th Seoul Independent Film Festival Kicks Off!...Record Number of Submissions

The opening film of the 51st Seoul Independent Film Festival has been selected as 'To You Who Are Unrelated.'
The largest independent film festival in the country, the Seoul Independent Film Festival, will open its glamorous curtain on the 27th and begin a 9-day journey. This year marks the 51st edition of the festival, which promises a richer and more diverse feast of independent films than ever before.
Taiwanese Actor and Director Sylvia Chang Wins the ‘2025 Camellia Award’

Taiwanese Actor and Director Sylvia Chang Wins the ‘2025 Camellia Award’

Not only has she showcased her acting across generations and genres in over 100 works, but she has also proven her directorial skills with films such as 〈20 30 40〉(2004), 〈Whispers of the Heart〉(2015), and 〈Love and Friendship: Women's Stories〉(2017).
The 30th Busan International Film Festival opening ceremony was held on September 17 at the outdoor theater of the Busan Cinema Center, where Taiwanese actor, director, producer, and screenwriter Sylvia Chang, who has been active for over 50 years, received the ‘2025 Camellia Award’.
'Unknown Seoul' Park Bo-young Selected as Bechdelian Actor of the Year!

'Unknown Seoul' Park Bo-young Selected as Bechdelian Actor of the Year!

"A comprehensive edition of Park Bo-young's acting, signaling the expanded future of the actor"
The content festival 'Bechdel Day 2025', which reflects on gender equality representation through Korean films and series and contributes to cultural diversity, has announced the selection of individuals in the series category for the Bechdelian award, organized by DGK (Korean Directors Guild).
'Weapons' August Horror Movie Monday Sets New U.S. Box Office Record with $5.2 Million

'Weapons' August Horror Movie Monday Sets New U.S. Box Office Record with $5.2 Million

Director Jack Kreger's New Work Opens with $43.5 Million in the First Weekend of August...Emerging as a Key Topic of the Summer Season
New Line Cinema's horror film 'Weapons' has set a new box office record for August horror movie Mondays, emerging as a key topic of the summer season. Directed by Jack Kreger, this film recorded $5. 2 million in a single Monday, achieving the highest revenue ever for an August horror movie Monday.
Musical 'Billy Elliot' Lead Role Audition Scene

Musical 'Billy Elliot' Lead Role Audition Scene

A Passionate Challenge Towards Dreams by 7 Boys
In the rehearsal room of Shinseki Company in Seocho-gu, Seoul, 7 boys showcased elegant ballet movements to the melody of Tchaikovsky's 'Swan Lake'. The youthful-faced boys, dressed in white tops and black leggings, gracefully extended one arm while gazing forward, repeatedly bending their legs and...