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...

Spotlight on the Winners: Jeonju Film Fest Unveils 2025 Award Highlights

Director Joel Alfonso Vargas' "Mad Bills to Pay" took home the grand prize in the international competition at the 26th Jeonju International Film Festival, while Cho Hyun-suh's "Winter Light" received the same prize for the Korean compe...

Korean box office slump deepens as 10-million viewer blockbusters fade

It’s becoming harder to find a “10-million viewer” film in Korea’s theaters. The year’s most-watched Korean film, “Hitman 2,” has drawn just over 2.54 million moviegoers, a far cry from the box office highs of previous years. Industry insiders are voicing grow...

Lotte–Megabox Merger in Motion: A New Rivalry for CGV’s Box Office Lead

South Korean media giant JoongAng Group and retail conglomerate Lotte Group signed an agreement Thursday to merge their respective affiliates that operate Megabox and Lotte Cinema – the country's third- and second-largest movie theater chains.

The Silence of the “Dancing Theaters”… The Crisis and Opportunity of Indian Cinema

Long queues stretching since morning to get tickets for a popular movie, fans visiting the theater multiple times just to see their favorite stars on screen, and audiences dancing and whistling in thousand-seat single-screen theaters—these scenes used to be a ...