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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...
'Bugonia,' Hollywood Remake of 'Save the Earth,' Nominated in 3 Categories at the Critics Choice Awards

'Bugonia,' Hollywood Remake of 'Save the Earth,' Nominated in 3 Categories at the Critics Choice Awards

A Hollywood remake of director Jang Joon-hwan's original film, it earned nominations for three awards, including best science fiction film, with Emma Stone starring.
The evolution of K-content hits the heart of Hollywood: 'Bugonia' dominates the Critics Choice AwardsA hidden masterpiece that once set screens across South Korea alight is now meeting Hollywood's massive capital and shaking up the global film world.
Bucheon Fantastic Film Festival Closes 30th Edition With Record Crowds, Attendance Up 27%

Bucheon Fantastic Film Festival Closes 30th Edition With Record Crowds, Attendance Up 27%

321 films from 50 countries screened and about 137,000 visitors were counted; launch of Bucheon AI Content Summit points to the cinema of the future
The 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN, executive chair Shin Chul) wrapped its 11-day run on Sunday, July 12, drawing record crowds as attendance rose 27% from last year. Marking its 30th anniversary, the festival adopted "newness and expansion" as its themes and drew strong...
Critics’ harsh backlash can’t stop it—‘Michael’ clears $1 billion, topping Oppenheimer

Critics’ harsh backlash can’t stop it—‘Michael’ clears $1 billion, topping Oppenheimer

‘Michael Jackson’ biopic ‘Michael’ crosses the $1 billion mark to claim the No. 1 spot in history As overwhelming audience support overturns reviewers’ scathing takes and takes over the Billboard charts
The return of the ‘King of Pop,’ and a $1 billion miracle that overwhelmed screens worldwideThe enduring ‘King of Pop’ Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ shone a light on the twists and turns of his life, establishing a new milestone for the global film industry by reaching the $1 billion mark in...
[Interview] Jo In-sung on ‘Hope’: Taking a bold leap for a cinematic thrill only humans can deliver, Part 2

[Interview] Jo In-sung on ‘Hope’: Taking a bold leap for a cinematic thrill only humans can deliver, Part 2

※This interview with 〈Hope〉 actor Jo In-sung continues from Part 1. Imagining and acting opposite an imagined being must have been a major challenge. In particular, when Seong-gi confronts a gigantic alien intelligence late in the film, his subtle eye movements and tiny facial shifts were striking.
Queer Horror 'Leviticus' and Thriller 'Knock' Win Top Honors at Bucheon Film Festival (BIFAN)

Queer Horror 'Leviticus' and Thriller 'Knock' Win Top Honors at Bucheon Film Festival (BIFAN)

Queer horror 'Leviticus' and crime thriller 'Knock' were named best at the 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival The festival also revealed winners of the newly created AI film award
A film industry's paradigm shift for what's next — BIFAN's take on genre upheaval and an AI revolutionThe 30th edition of the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival — where the imaginations of 321 films from 50 countries across the world collided — has finally unveiled the faces set to write...
Jung Hoyeon Says Na Hong-jin’s No-Compromise Style Made Her Freer on Camera in 〈HOPE〉

Jung Hoyeon Says Na Hong-jin’s No-Compromise Style Made Her Freer on Camera in 〈HOPE〉

※ This interview with Jung Hoyeon of 〈HOPE〉 continues from Part 1. Director Na Hong-jin is reputed not to compromise on set. What was it like to experience his filming process firsthand. As a relatively new actor, I felt his unwillingness to compromise was a blessing.
Interview: Na Hong-jin on 〈Hope〉 — The Massive Attraction Built on a Decade of Obsession, Part 2 (Contains spoilers)

Interview: Na Hong-jin on 〈Hope〉 — The Massive Attraction Built on a Decade of Obsession, Part 2 (Contains spoilers)

Contains spoilers and interpretations of the ending.
※The interview with 〈Hope〉 director Na Hong-jin continues from Part 1. ※This interview contains spoilers and interpretations of the ending. Before the film was finished, you said that the actors who play the aliens—including Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander—are the protagonists.
Na Hong-jin on the 10-Year Obsession Behind 〈Hope〉: Part 1

Na Hong-jin on the 10-Year Obsession Behind 〈Hope〉: Part 1

“All tragedy begins with perspective. ” Director Na Hong-jin wrote that line in the director's note for 〈Hope〉. On July 15, the director's new film 〈Hope〉, invited to compete in the competition section at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, is set for release.
‘AI Performer’ Takes the Lead Role… Controversial AI Tilly Norwood Makes World’s First Feature-Length Debut With ‘Misaligned’

‘AI Performer’ Takes the Lead Role… Controversial AI Tilly Norwood Makes World’s First Feature-Length Debut With ‘Misaligned’

A leading casting for the first feature film of a virtual performer AI media studio Particle 6 starts production with a hybrid production model “Taking human actors’ jobs” follows last year’s reports of Hollywood agency contract talks—and more backlash is expected
Amid fierce opposition from Hollywood performers’ union (SAG-AFTRA) and creators, the world’s first AI actor at the center of the controversy, Tilly Norwood , is finally cast as the solo lead in a feature film—signaling what could be the most unconventional screen debut in Hollywood history.