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Japan’s Ultra-Top-Tier Hit ‘Samurai Timeslipper’: Director Yasuda Junichi Makes a Surprise Visit to Korea on June 22

Japan’s Ultra-Top-Tier Hit ‘Samurai Timeslipper’: Director Yasuda Junichi Makes a Surprise Visit to Korea on June 22

A crew of 10 and a total budget of 26 million yen—so low it’s almost unprecedented—has pushed box-office revenue past 1 billion yen.
〈Samurai Timeslipper〉 depicts the journey of an Edo-era samurai who is ‘time-slipped’ into a movie set and ends up working as a beheading specialist actor As the film was released in Japan, starting out in just one theater, word of mouth spread and showings expanded to about 380 theaters across the...
| Joo Seong-cheol
Hong Kong Retro Movie Tour ① John Woo’s “A Better Tomorrow” and a History Lesson at Mei Ho House, San Shui Po

Hong Kong Retro Movie Tour ① John Woo’s “A Better Tomorrow” and a History Lesson at Mei Ho House, San Shui Po

Built in 1953 after the “Sekkipmei Fire,” the sprawling public housing complex known as “Mei Ho House” became the stage for 〈A Better Tomorrow〉.
Cineplay and House Travel teamed up for a Hong Kong movie tour, their fifth trip. The core theme of this tour was the meeting of Hong Kong’s past and present through film. From John Woo’s 〈A Better Tomorrow〉 (1990), set in 1960s Hong Kong and starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, to 〈The King of Comedy〉...
| Joo Seong-cheol
‘Love Island USA’ Honors Late James Barker With a Moving Tribute … “FOR JAMES”

‘Love Island USA’ Honors Late James Barker With a Moving Tribute … “FOR JAMES”

The streaming platform will air a memorial video for the producer who died in Fiji, in Tuesday’s episode (the 16th). “ We love you”… A final goodbye through photos that capture the passionate side he showed during his lifetime. A reality TV giant behind “Queer Eye” and “Pawn Stars”… ITV and Peacock issue a joint statement: “He left an indelible mark”
Last week, the streaming platform Peacock and the production team prepared a special time of remembrance for James Barker, the late executive producer of “Love Island USA,” who died suddenly at a filming location on Fiji’s South Pacific islands.
| Yangsimoh
Overwhelms With 8 Times the Views… Netflix’s “Chamgyoyuk” Seizes Global No. 1 for a Second Straight Week

Overwhelms With 8 Times the Views… Netflix’s “Chamgyoyuk” Seizes Global No. 1 for a Second Straight Week

Starring Kim Mu-yeol, “Chamgyoyuk” hits viewers across 91 countries and holds the top spot for the second consecutive week, as a surge in K-content hits hard, including the AI film “Mid-dle-world.”
An Extrajudicial Bludgeon Against a Tyrannical Classroom, and the Sociology of the Catharsis Taking the World by Storm The collapse of public education in modern society is not a problem unique to South Korea. The decline of teacher authority and classrooms that are out of control have become signs...
| James choi
‘Love Island USA’ Head Producer James Barker Dies Suddenly at Fiji Shoot Site at Age 40

‘Love Island USA’ Head Producer James Barker Dies Suddenly at Fiji Shoot Site at Age 40

During Season 8 local filming, he passed away after a sudden medical emergency A leading figure who drove the show’s peak era after joining in 2020, overseeing story, production and music ITV America and Peacock issue official tributes… plans to air a dedication video via the episode airing on the 16th
James Barker, the executive producer who led and fueled the smash-hit reality franchise boom of the U. S. mega hit reality show ‘Love Island USA,’ died suddenly at a filming site. ■ Tragedy strikes at Fiji island shoot… He was laid to rest at 40 On the 15th , according to U. S.
| Yangsimoh
Inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards Names Five-Member Jury

Inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards Names Five-Member Jury

Co-hosted by Cineplay and the Korean Film Archive, the inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards carry a total prize pool of 20 million won. The five-member jury is chaired by Min Kyu-dong and also includes Korean Film Archive Director Mo Eun-young; Han Jung-soo, director and CEO of Yeondu Company; Kim Won-jin, director of MCA AI Creative Studio's Creative Headquarters; and actor Lee Yeon. The Archive has pledged archiving support for winners, and organizers say the awards aim to discover new creators and help the short-drama industry take a step forward.
The inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards, which carry a total prize pool of 20 million won, have named a five-member jury. Cineplay (CEO Choi Tae-hyung) and the Korean Film Archive (Director Mo Eun-young) are co-hosting the first Korea Short Drama Awards.
| Seongchan Eol
‘Exhuma’ and ‘King Sangeunam’ box-office powerhouse Showbox moves into the 70M-user ReelShort and the short-form market

‘Exhuma’ and ‘King Sangeunam’ box-office powerhouse Showbox moves into the 70M-user ReelShort and the short-form market

A joint production venture with ReelShort, a global platform boasting 70 million monthly active users… poised to take on the short-form space worldwide
A longtime tentpole heavyweight, 'Showbox', targets global short-form dominance with its 'ReelShort' audience of 70 million The investment and distribution company 'Showbox', which has built a track record of blockbuster K-content, has signaled a major shift in the global video content market.
| James choi
Yeon Sang-ho and Jun Ji-hyun’s <i>Swarm</i> surpasses 5 million viewers… a second record of the year

Yeon Sang-ho and Jun Ji-hyun’s Swarm surpasses 5 million viewers… a second record of the year

Takes the 5 million mark in just 24 days after release. Culture Minister Choi Hwi-young praises the overwhelming zombie acting as “an art form.”
Overwhelming terror that swallowed up theaters, “Swarm” takes the 5 million-viewer milestone Yeon Sang-ho’s universe keeps evolving. “Swarm”, the K-zombie thriller that opens a new chapter for the genre, drove a long run by surpassing 5 million cumulative viewers just 24 days after its release.
| James choi

"Made Her a Sexual Violence Abuser" Tyra Banks Sues Netflix

Banks says Netflix’s documentary cleverly edited her into a cruel person who ignored sexual violence victims, and she is seeking punitive damages.
Was it "The Devil’s Edit"—or hidden truth? Tyra Banks brings a knife to Netflix Tyra Banks, a global fashion icon and television host, has declared all-out war against the streaming giant Netflix. Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit, saying a recently aired documentary program thoroughly deceived...
| James choi
Tim Allen Says ‘Home Improvement’ Reboot May Fall Apart Over the ‘Character and Real-Life Problems’ of the Show’s Sons

Tim Allen Says ‘Home Improvement’ Reboot May Fall Apart Over the ‘Character and Real-Life Problems’ of the Show’s Sons

The 1990s legend sitcom ‘Home Improvement’ breaks its 25-year return plans First son role goes to Zachary Ty Bryan—now serving time in jail for assault and a DUI Jonathan has retired, and Taran Noah Smith has paused acting… Patricia Richardson, who plays the wife, says she has “no interest” in a reboot
The reboot project for the legendary 1990s sitcom ‘Home Improvement,’ which captivated audiences across the United States, is facing an effective breakdown after serious real-life issues and disqualifying circumstances involving the actors who played the show’s three sons.
| Yangsimoh