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Global gaming franchise Diablo to return as Netflix original animated series

Global gaming franchise Diablo to return as Netflix original animated series

Blizzard Entertainment announces landmark partnership with Netflix at BlizzCon 2026 Mega-hit action RPG has built a worldwide fan base, including in South Korea, since its 1996 debut Diablo animation marks 30th anniversary, with new title Diablo 5 slated for 2029
Netflix has announced plans to produce an original animated series based on the game Diablo. Blizzard Entertainment, the developer of the Diablo game series, said Sept. 13, Korea time, at its BlizzCon 2026 event that it would collaborate with Netflix on an original animated series.
| Seongchan Eol
'The Artist' Director Michel Hazanavicius and Bérénice Bejo to Visit Korea for First Time at BIAF2026

'The Artist' Director Michel Hazanavicius and Bérénice Bejo to Visit Korea for First Time at BIAF2026

Invited to the 28th Bucheon International Animation Festival (BIAF2026), the pair will attend a master class held in connection with the France special exhibition Michel Hazanavicius' Cannes competition film The Most Precious of Cargoes to have its Asian premiere Bérénice Bejo to meet Korean audiences through 1975, The Killing Fields, Funan, in which she provided voice acting
The two stars of 〈The Artist〉 are set to visit Korea.The two stars of Oscar winner 'The Artist' are coming to Korea The 28th Bucheon International Animation Festival (BIAF2026) announced Sept. 7 that it had specially invited Michel Hazanavicius, director of the film 〈The Artist〉, and lead actress...
| Seongchan Eol
Busan International Film Festival press conference: Michelle Yeoh and Kore-eda Hirokazu to attend as record 315 films screen

Busan International Film Festival press conference: Michelle Yeoh and Kore-eda Hirokazu to attend as record 315 films screen

A total of 246 films from 59 countries, including 14 competition entries, have been invited; festival will open on a Tuesday for the first time to expand viewing opportunities
95 world premieres . . . An unrivaled scale for Asia's film hubThe 31st Busan International Film Festival, one of Asia's most prestigious film events, will open next month on a Tuesday with a record lineup of 315 films.
| James choi
'InuYasha' and 'Digimon' make Korean theatrical debuts two decades later — classics set to take over September theaters

'InuYasha' and 'Digimon' make Korean theatrical debuts two decades later — classics set to take over September theaters

A double feature of Mamoru Hosoda's 'Digimon' films and 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time' will screen consecutively starting Sept. 16.
Legendary animated films that dominated living rooms more than 20 years ago are making a spectacular return to the big screen. From 'InuYasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time' making its first theatrical appearance in Korea to a double feature of 'Digimon' films, theaters in September...
| James choi
Late Heo Beom-wook’s Final Film to Screen Oct. 12 at Korean Film Archive

Late Heo Beom-wook’s Final Film to Screen Oct. 12 at Korean Film Archive

Two films, including the short "A Common Meal," will screen at Cinematheque KOFA alongside a memorial exhibition.
Auteur animator who died in an unexpected accident breathes again on the screenA memorial event will be held for director Heo Beom-wook, who died in an unexpected fire in July. The “Korean Film Archive” said it will hold a special memorial screening Oct.
| 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 screenThe 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
Disney+ to exclusively premiere Aardman’s new Pokémon animation in 2027

Disney+ to exclusively premiere Aardman’s new Pokémon animation in 2027

Pokémon and Disney+ announce a major global collaboration for 2027 A meticulous visual partnership is expected from stop-motion animation powerhouse Aardman Studios Pokémon Tales: The Adventure of Sirfetch'd and Pichu follows a brave journey through the Galar region
The world’s beloved Pokémon intellectual property and Disney+ are joining forces in a high-profile collaboration. Pokémon and Disney+ team up Disney+ announced that it will exclusively premiere a new animated series based on Japan’s popular Pokémon intellectual property, 〈Pokémon Tales: The...
| Seongchan Eol
First Reactions: Cineplay Editor-in-Chief Gives 'Agami' 3.5 Stars

First Reactions: Cineplay Editor-in-Chief Gives 'Agami' 3.5 Stars

First reactions from a preview screeningDirector An Jaehoon's animated feature 〈Agami〉, based on Gu Byeongmo's novel 「Agami」, opens Sept. 9. The film tells the radiant story of Gon, the world's only child to grow gills after being thrown into deep water, and of the people who meant everything in...
| Joo Seong-cheol
Korea’s Only Independent Animation Festival, Seoul Indie-AniFest 2026, Opens Sept. 17

Korea’s Only Independent Animation Festival, Seoul Indie-AniFest 2026, Opens Sept. 17

The 22nd edition of the six-day animation festival runs Sept. 17-22 at CGV Yeonnam Festival organizers unveil the official poster, created by last year’s grand-prize winner, director Choi Ji-hee, under the “Round and Round” slogan Four opening films, including 〈Home Stretch〉, showcase bold new experiments by independent animation artists
Seoul Indie-AniFest 2026, Korea’s only independent animation festival, is set to open Sept. 17. Organizers have unveiled the official poster and trailer, along with a diverse four-film opening lineup, building anticipation for the event.
| Seongchan Eol
Hwang Jung-min Takes on First Dubbing Role; 'Stitch Head' Rounds Out Cast With Choo Young-woo, Red Velvet's Joy

Hwang Jung-min Takes on First Dubbing Role; 'Stitch Head' Rounds Out Cast With Choo Young-woo, Red Velvet's Joy

Well-crafted animated film '〈Stitch Head: The Little Monster from the Castle〉' unveils Korean voice cast ahead of its September release Hwang Jung-min takes on voice acting for the first time since his debut, while Choo Young-woo brings warmth and emotion to the role of an innocent little monster Red Velvet's Joy (Park Soo-young) joins as curious human girl Arabella, completing a stellar lineup aimed squarely at theaters
Hwang Jung-min, Choo Young-woo and Red Velvet's Joy team up for the Korean dub. The animated film 〈Stitch Head: The Little Monster from the Castle〉 unveiled its Korean voice cast Aug. 21 ahead of its September release.
| Seongchan Eol