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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...
Sakamoto Yuji Offers Fantastical Consolation in 〈The World of Unrequited Love〉

Sakamoto Yuji Offers Fantastical Consolation in 〈The World of Unrequited Love〉

Anyone who follows Japanese pop culture likely knows one writer by name: Sakamoto Yuji. A steady source of acclaimed TV dramas, Sakamoto has in recent years also produced consistently strong film screenplays. He teamed with Koreeda Hirokazu on 〈Monster〉 and with Tsukahara Ayuko on 〈The First Kiss〉.
[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] David’s Stone That Took Down Goliath, “David” All the Way Through

[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] David’s Stone That Took Down Goliath, “David” All the Way Through

I can’t help getting captivated by the objects in movies. I fall into deep thought over why, whether it’s the director, the cinematographer, the art director—or even the actor—someone felt compelled to place that particular item in front of the camera. “Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker” is a record of the movie objects that came down on my eyes like stepping onto a soft stair.
Is there anyone who doesn’t know David’s stone. The story of David and Goliath that is told in 〈Robot Taekwon V〉(1976), and 〈General Tolly〉, and the 〈Ureomei〉 series, and countless other children’s animations and feature films—was also made by director Kim Cheong-gi, known for creating them all.
'Madame Gao'—the Most Powerful Villain in 'Marvel's Defenders'—Wai Ching Ho Dies at 82

'Madame Gao'—the Most Powerful Villain in 'Marvel's Defenders'—Wai Ching Ho Dies at 82

Foreign media reports on the 13th (local time)… a standout scene-stealer on Netflix's Marvel series Also excelled as 'Madame Gao,' the leader of the criminal organization 'The Hand,' in 'Daredevil' and 'Iron Fist' Co-star actor Peter Shinkoda broke the news on social media, saying, “My coolest friend in the world—I learned something every single moment”
In Netflix-Marvel’s cinematic universe series, the Hong Kong-born veteran actress Wai Ching Ho (Wai Ching Ho·82) died. She had left a deep impression on genre fans worldwide for her portrayal of the mysterious, powerful villain “Madame Gao. ” She was 82.
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: A Brand New Day Locks in Hollywood’s First 4-Screen SCREENX Showing

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: A Brand New Day Locks in Hollywood’s First 4-Screen SCREENX Showing

The new Marvel Cinematic Universe installment, Spider-Man: A Brand New Day, sets up a new threat from DNA mutations. The first “Shot for SCREENX” produced through close collaboration from the early stages, bringing viewers a three-screen experience in a 90-minute runtime A heightened sense of immersion with highlights that stretch all the way up to the ceiling, including web-swing action, with the film set to open July 29
〈Spider-Man: A Brand New Day〉 delivers even more pulse-pounding moments through a four-sided SCREENX presentation.Spider-Man faces an uncontrollable force In the movie 〈Spider-Man: A Brand New Day〉, Tom Holland plays Peter Parker, a Spider-Man whose identity everyone has forgotten, as he confronts...
'Jung Kook-directed' BTS Life Goes On MV clears 600 million views milestone

'Jung Kook-directed' BTS Life Goes On MV clears 600 million views milestone

The comfort-filled BTS classic that brought solace to the world during the COVID-19 pandemic!
A beam of comfort that bursts through the darkness of the pandemic, an enduring global phenomenonA hit song from the group 'BTS' rewriting pop history, the 'Life Goes On' music video has smashed through YouTube cumulative views of '600 million views', stacking yet another towering achievement.
Hong Sang-soo’s New Film “No Place for Eyes” Wins Official Selection in Locarno Competition

Hong Sang-soo’s New Film “No Place for Eyes” Wins Official Selection in Locarno Competition

Entering the competitive section of the 77th Locarno International Film Festival, it marks the director’s fifth invitation overall The festival hailed Hong as a “great master of our time,” in a series of praises Starring Kim Min-hee, Choi Myeong-gil, Kwon Hae-hyo, and others; after its Swiss premiere screening, a domestic release is planned for the second half of the year
A new film by director Hong Sang-soo has been invited to the Locarno Film Festival. Director Hong Sang-soo’s 35th feature film, 〈No Place for Eyes〉, announced on July 10 that it will be invited to the Locarno Film Festival’s competitive section.
500x Production Budget Windfall…‘Obsession,’ Top Horror of the Year, Set for September Release

500x Production Budget Windfall…‘Obsession,’ Top Horror of the Year, Set for September Release

A debut film by a 1999-born YouTuber director that pulled in 600 billion won on 1.1 billion won—surpassing ‘Backroom’ to claim No. 1 at the box office for horror.
‘500x Production Budget Jackpot’… A new playbook for horror hits from a 1999-born prodigy directorA once-in-a-lifetime horror craze that has swept through North American theaters has finally arrived on the Korean Peninsula.
[Weekend Theater] Live-Action ‘Moana’ Takes No. 1 at the Box Office, Reservation-Rate Surge for Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’

[Weekend Theater] Live-Action ‘Moana’ Takes No. 1 at the Box Office, Reservation-Rate Surge for Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’

A new blockbuster formula for Disney’s live-action remake, as the ocean fantasy swept the theater sceneDisney’s ambitious live-action project ‘Moana’ has finally lifted the curtain and seized full control of the local theater scene.
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...