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- KOFIC to invest in medium-budget films to revitalize local cinema
- The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) on Thursday laid out a plan to bolster the production of mid-budget films this year, aiming to revitalize the struggling local film industry. The state agency will allocate approximately 10 billion won (US$6.94 million) to support films with budgets ranging from ...
- by Yonhap / Feb 05, 2025
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- Park Chan-wook Wraps Production on ‘No Other Choice’ With Star-Studded Cast
- CJ ENM/MohoAward-winning Korean helmer Park Chan-wook has completed principal photography on his latest feature “No Other Choice,” distributor CJ ENM revealed Tuesday, alongside a first look for the project. The film, which began filming in August 2024, is slated for release later this year. The pro...
- by Variety / Feb 03, 2025
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- 'Harbin' tops box office for 3rd consecutive weekend, surpasses 4 mln admissions
- The Korean historical drama "Harbin" has maintained its position at the top of the box office for a third consecutive weekend, attracting over 4 million viewers.The film drew an additional 308,000 viewers from Friday to Sunday, bringing its cumulative admissions to 4.18 million, according to...
- by Yonhap / Jan 24, 2025
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- Award-winning 'Squid Game' designer shares insights on sets, color choices for Season 2
- After the runaway success of Netflix's Korean original series "Squid Game," Chae Kyoung-sun, the production designer, was initially tempted to enhance her artistic vision in the second season by incorporating new elements and designs into the set. But she thought better of herself."I...
- by Yonhap / Jan 22, 2025
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- Berlinale Unveils New Titles Slated for 2025 Edition, Including Jacob Elordi Series ‘The Narrow Road to the Deep North,’ Confirms Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Mickey 17’
- Everett Collection The Berlin Film Festival has confirmed that Bong Joon Ho’s Robert Pattinson movie “Mickey 17” will play at the festival, in the Berlinale Special section, alongside a new – and equally glitzy — addition, Justin Kurzel‘s series “The Narrow Road to the Deep North” starring Jaco...
- by Variety / Jan 20, 2025
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- The Actor Who Shined in 2024: Noh Sang-hyun of Love in the Big City and Pachinko Season 2
- Many were introduced to Noh Sang-hyun through his portrayal of Isak, the sincere and upright pastor in Pachinko. His calm and measured performance left a lasting impression, marking him as an actor with a grounded presence. Noh’s transition to other genres, including the lively world of romantic com...
- by CINE21 / Jan 17, 2025
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- Disney+'s 'Unmasked' eyes to captivate audiences with serious issues in lighthearted tone
- By Disney+'s Korean original series "Unmasked" offers a unique blend of crime and action, tackling weighty social issues with an unexpectedly light touch, its lead actress said Wednesday."When I was offered the role, I was in the midst of working on a series of rather intense project...
- by Yonhap / Jan 15, 2025
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- Blackpink Member Jisoo and Park Jeong-min’s Korean Zombie Series ‘Newtopia’ Sets Prime Video Release Date
- Prime VideoBlackpink member Jisoo and award-winning actor Park Jeong-min‘s upcoming Korean zombie apocalypse series “Newtopia” is set to debut on Prime Video, the streaming service revealed on Wednesday.The series will premiere globally on Prime Video Feb. 7 and on Korean streamer Coupang Play on th...
- by Variety / Jan 13, 2025
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- Global OTT Services Helps Indonesian Film Industry Grow, Still Facing Tax & Censorship Issues
- ※The contributions of external writers may differ from the opinions of KoBiz & KOFIC, and they do not represent the official views of KOFIC.The expansion of Netflix and other global Over The Top (OTT) services in 2016 marked a new era for the Indonesian film industry. However, how taxes are calc...
- by KoBiz / Dec 31, 2024
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- ‘Squid Game’ Stars Lee Jung-jae and Lee Byung-hun Break Down ‘Fun’ Season 2 Twist for Gi-hun and The Front Man, Plus That Game-Changer Finale
- NetflixSPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers from “Squid Game” Season 2 finale, now streaming on Netflix.Facing betrayal from an inside man infiltrating the Squid Games is nothing new for Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) within the twisted “Squid Game” universe.When the first season of the ...
- by Variety / Dec 30, 2024
