Netflix’s first Korean animated film 'Lost in Starlight' takes Kim Taeri on an emotional journey from Earth to Mars

Netflix will make history with the release of its first Korean animated feature film, “Lost in Starlight,” premiering globally on May 30. Written and directed by Han Ji-won, the film is a visually arresting, emotionally resonant romance set in a futuristic Seo...

Malaysia’s Regional Theaters and the Road to Revival

Malaysia, a federal state, has diverse cinemas across its regions. Due to the country’s unique multicultural nature, local governments support cinemas tailored to their residents, attracting audiences. However, the regional film market has also faced a decline...

Busan’s Rising Directors Embark on UNESCO Journey to Cannes and Quezon

Two Busan-based directors are set to embark on an international filmmaking journey, with director Kwon Yong-jin heading to Cannes in France and director Lee Si-o to Quezon, Philippines, as part of the 2025 UNESCO Creative Cities of Film Residency Film Producti...

Rising Korean Filmmaker Heo Ga-young Wins Top Honor at Cannes’ La Cinef

Heo Ga-young's "First Summer" has won First Prize in the La Cinef section of this year's Cannes Film Festival, the Korean Film Council (KOFIC) said Friday. Heo is the first Korean director to receive the top honor in the section, which is dedic...

International Hit 'Yadang: The Snitch' Widens Global Reach

Korean crime thriller “Yadang: The Snitch,” is making a strong impression both at home and abroad as it continues its global rollout. After opening in Indonesia on April 23 and in North America on April 25, distributor Plus M Entertainment confirmed Friday tha...

From Page to Screen: Cheon Seon-ran’s 'A Thousand Blues' Heads to Hollywood with Warner Bros. Deal

The full-length sci-fi novel 'A Thousand Blues' by author Cheon Seon-ran will be adapted into a film in Hollywood. On the 10th, Hubble, the literary brand of Dongasia Publishing, announced, "A Thousand Blues has signed a film adaptation contract wi...

'The Old Woman With the Knife' confirms North American theater locations ahead of Friday release

Theater locations across the United States and Canada for Korean action thriller "The Old Woman With the Knife" have been confirmed ahead of its Friday release, public relations firm Blade Vista announced Wednesday.

Lights Out at the Local Cinema: The Silent Struggles of UK Indie Theaters

Across the UK, many independent cinemas play a key role not only in satisfying the diverse cinematic appetites of local film lovers but also in serving as cultural hubs for their communities. However, numerous British media outlets have reported on the growing...

Ma Dong-seok’s Action-Packed 'Holy Night: Demon Hunters' Goes Global with Sales in 107 Countries

Lotte Entertainment announced on the 13th that the occult action film Holy Night: Demon Hunters, starring Ma Dong-seok, has been sold to 107 countries overseas.

Korea’s Cannes Strategy: No Features, but Big Impact at the Market

The 78th Cannes Film Festival opened on Tuesday without a single Korean feature film in its official selection for the first time in 12 years, but Korean filmmakers and distributors are still hoping to make their presence felt in the Cannes Film Market, a mark...