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‘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
Hou Hsiao-hsien x Tony Leung Masterpiece 'A City of Sadness' Returns in 4K…Meet It with a Premiere GV on May 5

Hou Hsiao-hsien x Tony Leung Masterpiece 'A City of Sadness' Returns in 4K…Meet It with a Premiere GV on May 5

A masterful Asian film about a family's tragedy amid Taiwan's historic turmoil, releasing in 4K on May 6 A powerful, commanding touch from director Hou Hsiao-hsien and standout performances by top actor Tony Leung One day before release, on May 5, the Premiere GV at CGV Yeongdeungpo Time Square will be hosted by CinePlay editor-in-chief Seongcheol Joo and film journalist Hwa-jeong Lee
Director Hou Hsiao-hsien's masterpiece 〈A City of Sadness〉 arrives in Korean theaters on May 6 after a recent 4K remaster. Set against Taiwan's historic upheaval, the film presents the tragedy of one family in a realistic, grounded way, and to this day continues to be widely loved for director Hou...
| Seongchan Eol
AKMU Leaves YG to Go Solo… Releases New Full-Length Album in 7 Years, “FLOWERING”

AKMU Leaves YG to Go Solo… Releases New Full-Length Album in 7 Years, “FLOWERING”

A full-length album 7 years after “NAVIGATION (Voyage).” Lee Chan-hyuk produced the entire album, and the 11-track lineup signals a bold new step forward.
A New Leap for “AKMU” Blooming After Going Solo Sibling duo “AKMU” has opened the second act of its own musical universe by releasing its first full-length album in 7 years at its new agency, “Inspiration Spring”, titled “FLOWERING”. Return After 7 Years: Full-Length Vol.
| James choi
Tony Leung Recommended Film “A City of Sadness”: Confirmed for Official Release in South Korea in May, Teaser Poster Unveiled

Tony Leung Recommended Film “A City of Sadness”: Confirmed for Official Release in South Korea in May, Teaser Poster Unveiled

A Golden Lion winner at the Venice Film Festival for director Hou Hsiao-hsien After a limited run last year, the digitally restored edition is finally confirmed for its first official theatrical release in Korea A realistic portrayal of a family tragedy that collapsed in the face of state violence… a masterpiece Tony Leung said he wanted to show again
Tony Leung-starring masterpiece 〈A City of Sadness〉 heads to Korean theaters in May. Director Hou Hsiao-hsien’s signature work 〈A City of Sadness〉 has been confirmed for release in South Korea in May. Capturing the tragedy of a family that crumbled before state violence, 〈A City of Sadness〉 won the...
| Seongchan Eol
The Return of 'Action Queen' Kate Beckinsale... Overcoming Sadness with New Film 'Wildcat'

The Return of 'Action Queen' Kate Beckinsale... Overcoming Sadness with New Film 'Wildcat'

Transforming into a former special agent in James Gunn's new film... Reuniting with 'Underworld' star Charles Dance
Overcoming the Pain of Losing Her Mother, Promoting on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live. '. . . "Strong Resilience" Praised Kate Beckinsale, who became an icon of Hollywood action films in the 2000s with the 'Underworld' series, returns with the new action thriller 'Wildcat'.
| Yangsimoh
'A City of Sadness' 4K Korean Premiere... 2nd Seoul Art House Film Festival to be Held!

'A City of Sadness' 4K Korean Premiere... 2nd Seoul Art House Film Festival to be Held!

Taking place from November 19-23 in Seoul
The 2nd Seoul Art House Film Festival will be held from November 19 to 23 at CGV Art House Yongsan I-Park Mall, Apgujeong, Seoul Art Cinema, Cinecube, and Emu Cinema. As the festival tickets went on sale, they quickly sold out amidst the anticipation of cinephiles, currently recording over 7,000...
| Chua-young
Lee Hwi-hyang and Kim Jung-tae on 《Family Trip》: ‘I Never Wanted Dementia Used as Just a Device’

Lee Hwi-hyang and Kim Jung-tae on 《Family Trip》: ‘I Never Wanted Dementia Used as Just a Device’

▶ 〈Family Trip〉 The interview with actress Lee Hwi-hyang and director Kim Jung-tae continues from Part 1. As a "family film," the relationship between the grandmother and her granddaughter is intriguing. The grandmother keeps trying to go outside because of dementia, while the granddaughter,...
| Joo Seong-cheol
AI actress Tilly Norwood tells CNN: “I’m not humanity’s enemy”

AI actress Tilly Norwood tells CNN: “I’m not humanity’s enemy”

In a video interview with the press on Nov. 8, she used British humor and was cast as the lead in the comedy film “Misaligned”
Virtual performer's provocative debut shakes up Hollywood conventions — and exposes its limits The “AI actress” “Tilly Norwood”, a rising flashpoint in Hollywood, has finally appeared before the media. In a video interview with CNN in the United States on Nov.
| James choi
Busan International Film Festival to screen 13 Japanese animated films, including ‘Hakujaden,’ which moved Hayao Miyazaki to tears

Busan International Film Festival to screen 13 Japanese animated films, including ‘Hakujaden,’ which moved Hayao Miyazaki to tears

The 31st Busan International Film Festival’s special program will showcase Japan’s first color animated feature, made in 1958, while ‘Metropolis’ director Rintaro and others visit Busan
The origins of Asian animation come back to the screen The Busan International Film Festival secretariat officially announced on the 31st that it will hold a special program on Japanese animation at the 31st Busan International Film Festival, which opens Oct.
| James choi
Kim Mi-jo on ‘Gyeongju Trip,’ the Year’s Most Provocative Korean Commercial Film

Kim Mi-jo on ‘Gyeongju Trip,’ the Year’s Most Provocative Korean Commercial Film

Kim Mi-jo’s 〈Gyeongju Trip〉 is a brisk, chilly revenge drama that announces a director with a singular, hard-to-pin-down voice. Director Kim Mi-jo said that 〈Little Miss Sunshine〉 (2006) and Bong Joon-ho’s 〈The Host〉 (2006) were the biggest influences on 〈Gyeongju Trip〉.
| Kim Ji-yeon