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Box Office Rank #2 ‘The King’s Man’ Facing a Screening Ban Crisis? Producer Says, “No Plagiarism”

Box Office Rank #2 ‘The King’s Man’ Facing a Screening Ban Crisis? Producer Says, “No Plagiarism”

First Hearing on Injunction Application by Bereaved Family of the ‘Eom Heung-do’ Drama… Seven Creative Elements Are the Biggest Point of Contention
[Issue Focus] Blockbuster at No. 2 in attendance, ‘The Man Who Lives with the King’, faces an unprecedented ‘screening ban’ crisisA legal showdown is at the center of attention for ‘The Man Who Lives with the King’ (hereafter ‘The King’s Man’), the mega-hit film by director Jang Hang-jun, who built...
| James choi
‘A City of Sadness,’ abruptly put on hold one day before reopening… “Copyright issues raised”

‘A City of Sadness,’ abruptly put on hold one day before reopening… “Copyright issues raised”

The original rights holder sent an official notice saying, “I’ve never sold the distribution rights in Korea,” prompting theaters to halt screenings in the middle of ongoing showings Korean Association of Art Cinema Theaters: “The original rights holder denies the legitimacy of the screening copy… withdraw to protect audience trust” Importer A-Sum Pictures: “We purchased it lawfully through a French distributor… we’ll do our best to reach a proper resolution”
The masterpiece by director Hou Hsiao-hsien, ‘A City of Sadness (1989),’ was scheduled to return to South Korean screens on the 6th but was suddenly put on hold just two days before its release. As the original overseas rights holder raised copyright concerns and signs of a legal dispute began to...
| Yangsimoh
Prize pool of 20 million won—Cineplay x Korea Film Archive Hosts the 1st Korea Short Drama Awards!

Prize pool of 20 million won—Cineplay x Korea Film Archive Hosts the 1st Korea Short Drama Awards!

Submissions are accepted until July 20, and the awards ceremony will be held on August 29 at the Korea Film Archive’s main office in Sangam-dong.
Co-hosted by Cineplay and the Korea Film Archive to discover future K video contentMay 20 to July 20 — submissions open,Awards ceremony on August 29 , with a Grand Prize of 10 million wonOutstanding visualization of the language of short dramas—Official posters for the Studio Hall revealed​​Now is...
| Joo Seong-cheol
[Photo &] Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence Capture Martin Scorsese's Thriller 'What Happens at Night'

[Photo &] Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence Capture Martin Scorsese's Thriller 'What Happens at Night'

The seventh fateful encounter between Scorsese and DiCaprio, disclosing the shooting site of the mystery thriller 'What Happens at Night' in the Czech Republic.
The Return of the Master, The Overture of an Overwhelming Psychological ThrillerHollywood maestro Martin Scorsese teams up with his eternal persona Leonardo DiCaprio and incomparable actress Jennifer Lawrence. Following their reunion in 2021's 'Don't Look Up', the two actors bring the chilling and...
| James choi
'The King's Warden' Production Company Responds to Plagiarism Allegations:

'The King's Warden' Production Company Responds to Plagiarism Allegations: "Completely False... Will Respond Firmly Including Legal Action"

In Response to Claims of Similarity from the Late Drama Writer's Family: "A Purely Creative Work Based on Historical Facts, All Processes Can Be Proven"
As the film 〈The King's Warden〉 directed by Jang Hang-jun continues its box office success, surpassing ten million viewers, allegations of plagiarism have emerged, prompting the production company to respond immediately. ⬦ Past Drama 'Eom Heung-do' Family Raises Issues. . .
| 김지민
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[Culture&] "Byun Woo-seok and Jung Hae-in are also singers"… Rush to join 'this place' after OST success

The trend of actor singing songs like 'Jumping with Seon-jae'… Benefits of copyright royalties from the Korean Music Performance Association
Actors Byun Woo-seok, Jung Hae-in, and Shin Hyun-joon have found their rights as 'singers'. The Korean Music Performance Association (hereinafter referred to as the KMPA) announced on the 4th that these famous actors, among others, have recently joined as new members and have been officially...
| James choi
[Sungchan Eol's Comic Book] Did I, Who Became a Pigeon Overnight, End Up Living with My Classmate?! 「Seongbuk-gu Pigeon Lee Heon-seo」

[Sungchan Eol's Comic Book] Did I, Who Became a Pigeon Overnight, End Up Living with My Classmate?! 「Seongbuk-gu Pigeon Lee Heon-seo」

I am obsessed with subculture. I explore not only movies but also webtoons, games, comics, and animations that deal with fresh stories, themes, and characters. Having opened the world of 'fandom' through comic books, I have become an 'adult child' who reads comics on e-books and webtoons on my...
| Seongchan Eol

"From Seoul to Cannes"... The World AI Film Festival 'WAIFF Seoul 2026' to be Held in March

Taking place on March 6-7 around Lotte World Tower... Celebrating the 140th anniversary of Korea-France diplomatic relations
Seoul is set to leap forward as a new global hub for AI-based video creation. The international film festival 'WAIFF Seoul 2026', which highlights the fusion of AI technology and film art, will be held on March 6 and 7 around the Lotte World Tower in Seoul.
| Seongchan Eol
Matthew McConaughey Registers Trademark for His Image and Voice to Prevent AI Deepfakes

Matthew McConaughey Registers Trademark for His Image and Voice to Prevent AI Deepfakes

8 Image and Voice Trademarks Approved by U.S. Patent Office... Opens Possibility of Federal Lawsuit
With the advancement of artificial intelligence technology, a Hollywood star has established legal protections against unauthorized deepfake content. Actor Matthew McConaughey, known for films 〈Interstellar〉 and 〈Magic Mike〉, has taken the unusual step of registering his image and voice as...
| 김지민
'Strong Baseball' vs 'Flame Baseball' Copyright Dispute, Legal Battle Continues Despite Court Reconciliation Recommendation

'Strong Baseball' vs 'Flame Baseball' Copyright Dispute, Legal Battle Continues Despite Court Reconciliation Recommendation

Court recommends deletion of all videos starting January 2026... Studio C1's objection leads to re-examination prospects
JTBC's popular entertainment program 'Strong Baseball' and its former production company Studio C1's 'Flame Baseball' copyright dispute is expected to prolong. The court has effectively recommended the suspension of 'Flame Baseball' production, but Studio C1 has contested this, leading to ongoing...
| Yangsimoh