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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
Namkoong Min and Jin Areum Become Parents Four Years After Marriage, Expecting Their First Child

Namkoong Min and Jin Areum Become Parents Four Years After Marriage, Expecting Their First Child

The Namkoong Min and Jin Areum couple tied the knot in 2022 after seven years of dating
Life blossoming beyond the frame, the couple’s most dazzling mise-en-scèneA new universe has opened for actor “Namkoong Min” (48) and “Jin Areum” (37), as the couple has reached its fourth year of marriage. The pregnancy news, delivered through their agency 935 Entertainment, goes beyond simple...
| James choi
Japan’s Ultra-Top-Tier Hit ‘Samurai Timeslipper’: Director Yasuda Junichi Makes a Surprise Visit to Korea on June 22

Japan’s Ultra-Top-Tier Hit ‘Samurai Timeslipper’: Director Yasuda Junichi Makes a Surprise Visit to Korea on June 22

A crew of 10 and a total budget of 26 million yen—so low it’s almost unprecedented—has pushed box-office revenue past 1 billion yen.
〈Samurai Timeslipper〉 depicts the journey of an Edo-era samurai who is ‘time-slipped’ into a movie set and ends up working as a beheading specialist actor As the film was released in Japan, starting out in just one theater, word of mouth spread and showings expanded to about 380 theaters across the...
| Joo Seong-cheol
‘Love Island USA’ Honors Late James Barker With a Moving Tribute … “FOR JAMES”

‘Love Island USA’ Honors Late James Barker With a Moving Tribute … “FOR JAMES”

The streaming platform will air a memorial video for the producer who died in Fiji, in Tuesday’s episode (the 16th). “ We love you”… A final goodbye through photos that capture the passionate side he showed during his lifetime. A reality TV giant behind “Queer Eye” and “Pawn Stars”… ITV and Peacock issue a joint statement: “He left an indelible mark”
Last week, the streaming platform Peacock and the production team prepared a special time of remembrance for James Barker, the late executive producer of “Love Island USA,” who died suddenly at a filming location on Fiji’s South Pacific islands.
| Yangsimoh
‘Love Island USA’ Head Producer James Barker Dies Suddenly at Fiji Shoot Site at Age 40

‘Love Island USA’ Head Producer James Barker Dies Suddenly at Fiji Shoot Site at Age 40

During Season 8 local filming, he passed away after a sudden medical emergency A leading figure who drove the show’s peak era after joining in 2020, overseeing story, production and music ITV America and Peacock issue official tributes… plans to air a dedication video via the episode airing on the 16th
James Barker, the executive producer who led and fueled the smash-hit reality franchise boom of the U. S. mega hit reality show ‘Love Island USA,’ died suddenly at a filming site. ■ Tragedy strikes at Fiji island shoot… He was laid to rest at 40 On the 15th , according to U. S.
| Yangsimoh
Yeon Sang-ho and Jun Ji-hyun’s <i>Swarm</i> surpasses 5 million viewers… a second record of the year

Yeon Sang-ho and Jun Ji-hyun’s Swarm surpasses 5 million viewers… a second record of the year

Takes the 5 million mark in just 24 days after release. Culture Minister Choi Hwi-young praises the overwhelming zombie acting as “an art form.”
Overwhelming terror that swallowed up theaters, “Swarm” takes the 5 million-viewer milestoneYeon Sang-ho’s universe keeps evolving. “Swarm”, the K-zombie thriller that opens a new chapter for the genre, drove a long run by surpassing 5 million cumulative viewers just 24 days after its release.
| James choi

"Made Her a Sexual Violence Abuser" Tyra Banks Sues Netflix

Banks says Netflix’s documentary cleverly edited her into a cruel person who ignored sexual violence victims, and she is seeking punitive damages.
Was it "The Devil’s Edit"—or hidden truth? Tyra Banks brings a knife to NetflixTyra Banks, a global fashion icon and television host, has declared all-out war against the streaming giant Netflix. Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit, saying a recently aired documentary program thoroughly deceived...
| James choi
Tim Allen Says ‘Home Improvement’ Reboot May Fall Apart Over the ‘Character and Real-Life Problems’ of the Show’s Sons

Tim Allen Says ‘Home Improvement’ Reboot May Fall Apart Over the ‘Character and Real-Life Problems’ of the Show’s Sons

The 1990s legend sitcom ‘Home Improvement’ breaks its 25-year return plans First son role goes to Zachary Ty Bryan—now serving time in jail for assault and a DUI Jonathan has retired, and Taran Noah Smith has paused acting… Patricia Richardson, who plays the wife, says she has “no interest” in a reboot
The reboot project for the legendary 1990s sitcom ‘Home Improvement,’ which captivated audiences across the United States, is facing an effective breakdown after serious real-life issues and disqualifying circumstances involving the actors who played the show’s three sons.
| Yangsimoh
Master of Illusion Ridley Scott Wins Oscar Honor at Last

Master of Illusion Ridley Scott Wins Oscar Honor at Last

Scott, a director with a 60-year path in film who never had ties to the Academy Awards, earns recognition for a lifetime of work
The King of Untethered Vision Finally Grabs a Golden OscarAfter more than half a century, 'Ridley Scott', the maestro who reshaped Hollywood's landscape, has at last broken the Academy's long-standing indifference and earned the honor of an achievement award.
| James choi
Short-Drama Boom! Director Lee Jun-ik’s “Father’s Home-Cooked Meal” and Director Lee Won-seok’s “Beloved Death” Take Part in Bucheon Release Event

Short-Drama Boom! Director Lee Jun-ik’s “Father’s Home-Cooked Meal” and Director Lee Won-seok’s “Beloved Death” Take Part in Bucheon Release Event

The two works were invited to the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival’s [Platform Planning Exhibition: Short-Form Cinema],
The Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, which marks its 30th anniversary this year, is a leading domestic festival that has actively introduced new formats and content, focusing on genre films. The two works were invited to [Platform Planning Exhibition: Short-Form Cinema] within the...
| Joo Seong-cheol