- Korean Film News
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- Understanding the world phenomenon of "Beef" and "Past Lives"
- By Sebastián N. NadiloLast year, two Korean American productions captivated audiences worldwide, earning acclaim from both critics and viewers alike. Of course, I am talking about Past Lives a romantic drama feature film, directed by first-time filmmaker Celine Song and produced by A24; and Beef a d...
- by KoBiz / Feb 27, 2024
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- The U.S. Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Holding a Special Exhibition for Korean Horrors and Thrillers
- The U.S. Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will hold a special exhibition, 'Monstrous: The Dark Side of New Korean Cinema,’ from October 1 to 29, showcasing 8 Korean horrors and thrillers released in the 2000s. Starting with Director Park Chanwook’s Oldboy (2003) and THURST (2009), R-Point (2004...
- by Park Hyejin / Oct 03, 2022
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- Project Wolf Hunting, Pre-sold to 41 Countries Globally
- Project Wolf Hunting has been pre-sold to 41 countries around the world, including Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Russia, India, the United States, and Japan. It is also attracting attention from Germany, France, Brazil, Argentina, and the United Kingdom. Especially overseas sales of Project Wolf Hunting ...
- by Park Hyejin / Sep 07, 2022
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- The Witch: Part 2. The Other One, Nominated in the International Competition Section at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival
- Director Park Hoonjung's The Witch: Part 2. The Other One has entered the international competition section at the 40th Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival. In addition, Director Park Daemin's Special Delivery and Director Yoon Youngbin's Tomb of the River have made it to the ...
- by Park Hyejin / Aug 29, 2022
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- Magnolia Pictures Acquired the North American Rights from Hunt
- The film, Hunt, signed the North American rights with Magnolia Pictures and will be released in North America in December. Magnolia Pictures is considered a major company that imported and distributed a number of Korean films in North America, including The Host (2006), Mother (2009), I Saw the Devi...
- by Park Hyejin / Aug 18, 2022
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- Project Wolf Hunting, Invited to MIDNIGHT MADNESS of the 47th Toronto Int’l Film Festival
- The film, Project Wolf Hunting, has officially been invited to the MIDNIGHT MADNESS section of the 47th Toronto International Film Festival, which will open on September 8th (local time). Along with Cannes, Venice, and Berlin, the Toronto International Film Festival is one of the world's four re...
- by Park Hyejin / Aug 05, 2022
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- Showbox, the Blueprint of Global Leap for Creator-centric New Business
- On June 15, Showbox Media Day ‘FUN FOR TOMORROW’ was held at the Seoul Dragon City Hotel in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Showbox CEO Kim Dosoo and MCG Chairman Koo Bonwoong attended the event and announced strategies for K-content production and distribution across borders and platforms.Showbox is Korea's...
- by Park Hyejin / Jun 15, 2022
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- “I hope this award won’t affect me.”, Actor SONG Kangho
- Director Park Chanwook, who didn’t watch Broker yet due to his busy schedule at Cannes, asked Actor Song Kangho, "I heard your acting in Broker is fabulous. Is it true?" Then, Song Kangho replied, "No, I just played a supporting role. I’m nothing in the film." Song Kangho, who lowere...
- by Hellen Park / May 30, 2022
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- Bae Doona Joins Zack Snyder’s REBEL MOON
- Cloud Atlas (2012)Korean star Bae Doona is returning to Hollywood after joining the main cast of the upcoming Zack Snyder-directed sci-fi film Rebel Moon for Netflix. Bae joins a cast that will also feature Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Djimon Hounsou and Ray Fisher.The epic sci-fi, which is sched...
- by Pierce Conran / Feb 17, 2022
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- Bong Joonho to Direct Robert Pattinson in SF Film MICKEY7
- Parasite at the 72nd Cannes International Film FestivalAcademy Award-winning filmmaker Bong Joonho appears to have set his sights on his next live-action feature. Bong is in talks to direct an adaption of Edward Ashton’s upcoming SF novel Mickey7, with Robert Pattinson in talks to play the leading r...
- by Pierce Conran / Jan 24, 2022