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As Warner Takeover Fears Shake Up the Deal, Paramount Blames Netflix

As Warner Takeover Fears Shake Up the Deal, Paramount Blames Netflix

Paramount sends a letter to the U.S. Justice Department saying Netflix is stirring up anti-merger sentiment, while Netflix calls the claims “utter nonsense” and disputes them head-on.
A landmark merger, and the checks and power plays hovering behind it“Paramount Global””’s “Paramount SkyDance” is zeroing in on “Netflix”, the biggest former rival in a prior takeover battle, as it moves toward its “Warner Bros.
[Photo &] Park Ji-hoon’s B-Grade Humor Military Fantasy… Box-Office Boom Analysis of “Becoming a Legend in the Kitchen”

[Photo &] Park Ji-hoon’s B-Grade Humor Military Fantasy… Box-Office Boom Analysis of “Becoming a Legend in the Kitchen”

A fresh fantasy that blends cooking, games, and the military, topped the No. 1 spot in the number of paid subscribers who contributed
A military fantasy gripping a kitchen knife instead of a gun writes a new chapter in box-office successThe military—an institution that reflects the solid hierarchy of South Korean society—is evolving. Departing from the one-size-fits-all barracks routines, the camera now zeroes in on special...
A Borderless Art Language: The Work of Albert Serra, Part 2

A Borderless Art Language: The Work of Albert Serra, Part 2

〈Pacifiction〉 and 〈The Afternoon of Solitude〉 pulled off back-to-back feats by topping “Cahiers du cinéma”’s Best 10 lists.
〈Waiting for Sancho〉’s production process and behind-the-scenes stories are included in a documentary he made himself: the film critic Mark Peranson, who serves as editor of the film magazine “Cinemascop,” appeared in the movie as the character Joseph.
Why This Timing, Exactly? Why “The Michael Jackson Trial: Verdict,” Featuring “Objective Facts,” Sparks Controversy

Why This Timing, Exactly? Why “The Michael Jackson Trial: Verdict,” Featuring “Objective Facts,” Sparks Controversy

As the film 〈Michael〉 has become a global box-office hit, Netflix has also announced it will join the craze. On June 3, Netflix will release the documentary 〈The Michael Jackson Trial: Verdict〉. As you likely already guessed from the title, the documentary covers a trial that followed false...
3.0 Million Viewers·Sold in 148 Countries! “Ghost in the Cell” Becomes a Global Box-Office Monster From Indonesia

3.0 Million Viewers·Sold in 148 Countries! “Ghost in the Cell” Becomes a Global Box-Office Monster From Indonesia

A genre balance that combines a uniquely built setting rooted in a prison with social satire, melding violence and black comedy to draw intense attention from overseas genre fans.
Barunson E&A (CEO Choi Yoon-hee, and Moon Yang-kwon) co-produced the Indonesian genre film 〈Ghost in the Cell〉 with Indonesia’s leading director Joko Anwar’s production company Come And See Pictures, and handled overseas sales.
Nicolas Cage’s Superhero Fandom Helped Fuel His Latest Comeback

Nicolas Cage’s Superhero Fandom Helped Fuel His Latest Comeback

Another Nicolas Cage resurgence has arrived — and no, this isn’t about stocks. Strong early reaction to 〈Spider-Man Noir〉 has put the actor’s long-running superhero fandom back in the spotlight. This article introduces anecdotes about Nicolas Cage, who is known in Hollywood as a prominent superhero...
‘Happy End’ Director Neo Sora, Two Lead Actors to Return to South Korea

‘Happy End’ Director Neo Sora, Two Lead Actors to Return to South Korea

Director Neo Sora and actors Kurihara Hayato and Hidaka Yukito will visit South Korea June 26–28; the film 〈Happy End〉 will return to theaters June 24 to mark the first anniversary of its South Korean release
Director Neo Sora and actors Kurihara Hayato and Hidaka Yukito will visit South Korea later this month as 〈Happy End〉 returns to theaters to mark the first anniversary of its South Korean release.Distributor Jinjin and Andamiro said on the 2nd that 〈Happy End〉 will return to theaters June 24 to...
Rebellion by a 20-Year-Old YouTuber That Shook Hollywood…‘The Backrooms’ Tops U.S. Box Office

Rebellion by a 20-Year-Old YouTuber That Shook Hollywood…‘The Backrooms’ Tops U.S. Box Office

A film adaptation of a YouTube horror tale with 25 million views…A 20-year-old director with no Hollywood experience sets an A24 all-time opening-champion record
Internet abyss legends swallow the screen in a visual revolutionThe overwhelming mise-en-scène of 'The Backrooms', which perfectly captures an unknown dread. A city creepypasta that once roamed the digital ecosystem has finally shattered the hard box-office barrier of Hollywood.
IDID Kim Min-jae ‘Ilbe controversy’ spreads... Agency says it was a simple mistake

IDID Kim Min-jae ‘Ilbe controversy’ spreads... Agency says it was a simple mistake

The uproar stems from an upside-down caption in the video and the use of certain words tied to the Ilbe rumor. The agency dismissed it, saying, “It’s a simple mistake, and there was no specific intent.”
Is it a swamp of speculation—or a fatal blunder. . . . Newcomer ‘IDID’ ‘Kim Min-jae’ breaks through the ‘Ilbe’ frame head-onA rookie group that just stepped into the K-pop scene, ‘IDID’ , ran into an unexpected, rough obstacle as key member ‘Kim Min-jae’ faced a wave of accusations.
In 〈EUREKA〉, Shinji Aoyama Maps a Society Trapped in Endless Pain

In 〈EUREKA〉, Shinji Aoyama Maps a Society Trapped in Endless Pain

Praised as a landmark of 21st-century Japanese cinema, Shinji Aoyama’s 〈EUREKA〉 will open in South Korea on May 27. Originally released in 2000, 〈EUREKA〉 screened in competition at the 53rd Cannes Film Festival and drew lavish praise from leading contemporary critics such as Shigehiko Hasumi, who...