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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 SoloSibling 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" PraisedKate 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
[Chu Ah-young's Music Box] Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' and 'Heal the World' That Tried to Turn Dreams into Reality

[Chu Ah-young's Music Box] Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' and 'Heal the World' That Tried to Turn Dreams into Reality

I am captivated by music in films. Music sometimes reveals a character's intimate emotions that visible images and spoken lines alone cannot convey. It can become a window into the creator's hidden intentions. For me, understanding film music was one way of reaching a movie. 'Chu Ah-young's Music Box' listens to a film's voice up close by way of its music. (P.S. I hope you listen to the music while reading.)
Michael Jackson is an artist who left one of the most powerful marks in the history of pop music. Having taken the stage as a member of the Jackson 5 before he turned ten, he later set a Guinness World Record for the best-selling album of all time with his solo album 'Thriller' and earned the title...
| Chua-young
‘An Icon of Car Culture’ Kyle Loftis, Founder of 1320Video, Passes Away

‘An Icon of Car Culture’ Kyle Loftis, Founder of 1320Video, Passes Away

A car-media powerhouse with 10 million fans worldwide… dies at an undisclosed age After launching in 2003, he secured 4 million YouTube subscribers with drag and street-racing content From 1320Video: “A shining presence that drove the growth of our sport… shocking and heartbreaking”
Kyle Loftis , the founder of 1320Video, a publication that has been a sacred place for car enthusiasts around the world and has led online car culture, passed away on Tuesday night.■ A media empire built on pure automotive passion… Mourners worldwide for YouTube’s 4 million On the 6th , 1320Video’s...
| Yangsimoh
Nah Hong-jin’s First New Film in 10 Years, “Hope,” Confirms North American Release with NEON, the Distributor of “Parasite”

Nah Hong-jin’s First New Film in 10 Years, “Hope,” Confirms North American Release with NEON, the Distributor of “Parasite”

Following an invitation to the 79th Cannes International Film Festival’s International Competition section, it signs a partnership with global distributor NEON Chosen by NEON, which distributed six consecutive films that won the Palme d’Or—including “Parasite”—it proves it’s a highly anticipated global release A lavish cast including Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, and Michael Fassbender... After its debut at Cannes, it lands in Korean theaters this summer
〈Hope〉 has confirmed its North American release after making its way to the Cannes Film Festival, signaling its global comeback.Director Nah Hong-jin’s new film 〈Hope〉 tells the story of Beom-seok, the director of the Hope Port office in the Demilitarized Zone, who hears from local youths that a...
| Seongchan Eol
[Interview] “Plants Can Be Erotic, Too” ‘Friend of Silence’ Director Ildikó Enyedi

[Interview] “Plants Can Be Erotic, Too” ‘Friend of Silence’ Director Ildikó Enyedi

With her latest work, Hungarian-born director Ildikó Enyedi, 〈Friend of Silence〉, is drawing attention as the second film in which Tony Leung has appeared outside the Chinese-language sphere since 〈A City of Sadness and Flower of Shanghai〉 (2021).
| 문동명