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 ...

BIFF revamps program, introduces competition for 30th anniversary

The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) will launch its first-ever competition section to coincide with its 30th anniversary, the organizing committee said Tuesday, aiming to elevate the festival's global standing. For this year's edition, around ...

'Squid Game' creator Hwang Dong-hyuk honored with Creator Tribute at Gotham Awards

Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator and director behind the global sensation "Squid Game," will be honored with the Creator Tribute at the upcoming Gotham Television Awards, the awards' organizer said Friday.

Korean moviegoers ditch multiplex chains in favor of smaller, independent cinemas

As Korea's cinema landscape continues to evolve, a growing number of moviegoers are seeking alternatives to the ubiquitous multiplex chains. Dissatisfied with standardized experiences, audiences are increasingly drawn to smaller, independent venues that of...

AI-Created Content to be Screened at the Cannes International Series Festival

The Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) and the Korea Communications Agency (KCA) are supporting the promotion and overseas export of Korean broadcast and online video service (OTT) content and media technology in connection with the 8th Cannes International Se...

Huh Ga-young's 'First Summer' heads to Cannes

"First Summer," director Huh Ga-young's graduation film from the Korean Academy of Film Arts, has been selected for the Cinefondation section at the upcoming 78th Cannes Film Festival, the Korean Film Council said Wednesday.

2,228 Screens: The Current State and Challenges of Indonesia’s Theater Industry

The ‘father’ of Indonesian cinema, Usmar Ismail, began filming the first local movie Darah dan Doa (Blood and Prayer) in March 1950. However, the very first film made in Indonesia was Loetoeng Kasaroeng, a silent film directed by Dutch filmmaker L. Heuveldorp ...

Ma Dong-seok’s Hollywood project ‘Pig Village’ begins filming

Actor and producer Ma Dong-seok is set to charm global audiences with his Hollywood project “Pig Village.” Distributors Plus M Entertainment and ABO Entertainment announced Friday that “Pig Village” has begun filming with a star-studded cast, including Michael...

Delayed by real pandemic, Bae Doo-na's 'Virus' is finally set for release

The upcoming film "Virus" features a fictional contagion with a critical twist: It induces overwhelming happiness and instant love in its victims. While it might sound appealing enough for many to want the infection, the virus is ultimately fatal.

Foreign fans of 'hallyu' mostly associate S. Korea with K-pop: report

Foreigners who have experienced South Korean pop culture associate the country with its popular music, dubbed K-pop, more than any other form of content, a government report showed Monday.