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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〉.
'Master of the World' Asian Master Jia Zhangke Recommended Video Released!

'Master of the World' Asian Master Jia Zhangke Recommended Video Released!

Director Yoon Ga-eun's new film 〈Master of the World〉 has received a warm endorsement from master Jia Zhangke following director Hirokazu Kore-eda.
On October 22, director Yoon Ga-eun's new film 〈Master of the World〉 released a recommendation video from director Jia Zhangke. This fall, Yoon Ga-eun's new film 〈Master of the World〉 is considered one of the most anticipated films, having received warm support and endorsement from master Jia...
[Interview] Y2K Sensibility, Meeting This Year’s Debut, Director Changrok Han in the Hot Seat, Actors Joo Min-hyeong and Baek Ji-hye (②)

[Interview] Y2K Sensibility, Meeting This Year’s Debut, Director Changrok Han in the Hot Seat, Actors Joo Min-hyeong and Baek Ji-hye (②)

The 〈strong〉Chungchungchung〈/strong〉 (also rendered as 〈strong〉Chung Chung Chung〈/strong〉)—made with the 2018 murder case in Washington, Benton as its inspiration—depicts a catastrophe sparked by the tangled, competing desires of three children.
How did the two of you interpret and approach your respective characters. The name “Courage” suggests an energy that’s overflowing, but the character is also a “pathetic” youth who doesn’t have real, powerful force.
Will We See Them in Korea Soon? New Films from High-Profile Directors in the Cannes Competition

Will We See Them in Korea Soon? New Films from High-Profile Directors in the Cannes Competition

One of the world's three major film festivals, the Cannes Film Festival, opened on May 12. Now in its 79th edition, this year's festival has Park Chan-wook serving as president of the main competition jury, and it has drawn a lot of attention with Na Hong-jin's first new film in ten years, 〈Hope〉,...
79th Cannes Film Festival Opens… Hong Jin-na’s “Hope” Aims for the Palme d’Or

79th Cannes Film Festival Opens… Hong Jin-na’s “Hope” Aims for the Palme d’Or

With Park Chan-wook leading the way as the first Korean Jury President, Na Hong-jin, Yeon Sang-ho, and more K-movie stars set the stage
[The Opening of the 79th Cannes Film Festival] All eyes from the global film world focus on Cannes, FranceThe 79th Cannes International Film Festival will open in Cannes, a southern French city, on the 12th . This year’s festival is expected to become a stage that proves the overwhelming status of...
Cannes Film Festival Queer Palm Award “Fatima, the Season She Loved” Releases May 13!

Cannes Film Festival Queer Palm Award “Fatima, the Season She Loved” Releases May 13!

〈Carol〉 〈Portrait of a Burning Woman〉 〈Monster〉 and other major works have newly added their names to the Queer Palm lineup, a distinguished line of LGBTQIA+ films that have been showcased at Cannes.
The Queer Palm Award is an LGBTQIA+ film prize that has been independently run during the Cannes Film Festival since 2010. It honors the best LGBTQIA+ film among the official selections and the competing films shown in the parallel sections, awarding one feature-length and one short each year.
Na Hong-jin’s New Film, “HOPE,” Selected for Competition at the 79th Cannes Film Festival—A Major Feat for Korean Cinema After 4 Years

Na Hong-jin’s New Film, “HOPE,” Selected for Competition at the 79th Cannes Film Festival—A Major Feat for Korean Cinema After 4 Years

Director Na Hong-jin’s global project boasts an all-star cast including Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jeong Ho-yeon, Alicia Vikander, and others Alongside world-renowned filmmakers such as Hirokazu Kore-eda and Ryusuke Hamaguchi, the film also earns a nomination in the Cannes competition section At the 79th Cannes International Film Festival, with director Park Chan-wook serving as jury president, Yeon Sang-ho’s “Gunche” is also invited—raising anticipation
The film 〈HOPE〉 has succeeded in securing a place in the Cannes Film Festival’s competition section.Director Na Hong-jin’s new film, 〈HOPE〉, is a highly anticipated project that draws attention as an international production featuring Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jeong Ho-yeon, Alicia Vikander,...
‘Hope’ by Na Hong-jin Enters Cannes Competition…Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Colony’ and Jun Ji-hyun’s Return Film Invited to the Non-Competition Midnight Screening

‘Hope’ by Na Hong-jin Enters Cannes Competition…Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Colony’ and Jun Ji-hyun’s Return Film Invited to the Non-Competition Midnight Screening

Korean Films Set Sights on the Palme d’Or for the First Time in Four Years…Park Chan-wook First to Serve as Jury Chair, and Jun Ji-hyun’s Return Project Added to the Good News
A Glorious Comeback for Korean Cinema, Taking Over the 79th ‘Cannes Film Festival’Korea’s film industry sent a triumphant signal at the 79th ‘Cannes Film Festival’, marking a spectacular return. It erased last year’s painful slump—when not a single invited title made it—in the ‘Competition...
Bae Doona Appointed as Judge for the 76th Berlin International Film Festival...

Bae Doona Appointed as Judge for the 76th Berlin International Film Festival... "Third After Lee Young-ae and Bong Joon-ho"

Collaborating with German Master Wim Wenders as Jury Chair... Competing for the Golden Bear Award
'World Star' Bae Doona will serve as a judge for the Berlin International Film Festival, one of the top three film festivals in the world.◆ First Korean Actor in 20 Years Since Lee Young-ae On the 28th , the Berlin International Film Festival organizing committee officially announced the list of...
2009 Born Genius Peers... Owen Cooper from 'Wuthering Heights' VS Soya Kurokawa from 'National Treasure'

2009 Born Genius Peers... Owen Cooper from 'Wuthering Heights' VS Soya Kurokawa from 'National Treasure'

Same birthday, same age, the parallel theory of child acting prodigies captivating the world
On December 5, 2009, two genius child actors born on the same day are writing a parallel theory as they dominate screens worldwide. The protagonists are Owen Cooper from the film 'Wuthering Heights' and Soya Kurokawa from the Japanese film 'National Treasure'.