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Thu, February 9, 2023 | 04:53

[INTERVIEW] Shin Si-a makes debut with major role in 'The Witch: Part 2'

INTERVIEWShin Si-a makes debut with major role in 'The Witch: Part 2'

About four years after the action blockbuster “The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion” propelled rookie actress Kim Da-mi to stardom, the film's sequel has discovered another newcomer, Shin Si-a, who bagged the lead role through a competitive audition process.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-06-15 13:39

Bucheon Int'l Fantastic Film Festival to open next month

Bucheon Int'l Fantastic Film Festival to open next month

The Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN), Korea's largest annual genre film festival, will return to a normal schedule after two years disrupted by the COBID-19 pandemic, organizers said Tuesday.

2022-06-14 17:02

Disney/Pixar's 'Lightyear,' with same-sex couple, will not play in 14 countries; China in question

Disney/Pixar's 'Lightyear,' with same-sex couple, will not play in 14 countries; China in question

Walt Disney has been unable to obtain permission to show its new Pixar movie "Lightyear" in 14 Middle Eastern and Asian countries, a source said Monday, and the animated film appeared unlikely to open in China, the world's largest movie market.

2022-06-14 11:52

[INTERVIEW] Korean animators discuss bringing 'Toy Story' spin-off 'Lightyear' to life

INTERVIEWKorean animators discuss bringing 'Toy Story' spin-off 'Lightyear' to life

“Lightyear,” which follows the origin story of Buzz Lightyear, a legendary space ranger in the “Toy Story” franchise, boasts all-ages storytelling with boundary-pushing animation.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-06-12 17:07

CGV to focus more on high-tech screens, premium theaters to brace for post-pandemic demand

CGV to focus more on high-tech screens, premium theaters to brace for post-pandemic demand

CJ CGV, Korea's largest multiplex cinema chain, said Sunday that it will expand investment in high-technology, multi-projection screens and premium theaters to meet changes in post COVID-19 pandemic customer demand.

2022-06-12 11:23

Special screenings of films by Cannes winners to be offered

Special screenings of films by Cannes winners to be offered

Special screenings of films by director Park Chan-wook and actor Song Kang-ho will be held later this month at CGV. The nation's largest cinema chain said, Thursday, that seven films will be screened at CGV Art Houses nationwide from June 16 to 29 to honor Park's Best Director award and Song's Best Actor award won at the 75th Cannes Film Festival.

Kim Rahn | 2022-06-09 12:40

[INTERVIEW] 'Broker' actor Song Kang-ho says winning award was never his goal

INTERVIEW'Broker' actor Song Kang-ho says winning award was never his goal

Actor Song Kang-ho, who recently won the Best Actor award at the 75th Cannes Film Festival for his performance in the film, “Broker,” said accolades have never been his goal in acting. “As an actor, the purpose of acting and taking part in films is not to win a trophy. The only goal is to communicate with audiences through a good piece of work,” the actor told The Korea Times...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-06-08 18:19

INTERVIEWGang Dong-won focuses on portraying feelings of orphan in 'Broker'

[INTERVIEW] Gang Dong-won focuses on portraying feelings of orphan in 'Broker'

INTERVIEWGang Dong-won focuses on portraying feelings of orphan in 'Broker'

Actor Gang Dong-won has been building a wide repertoire across genres, taking on various roles: from a sneaky con artist in the crime film, “A Violent Prosecutor” (2015), to a heroic soldier in the apocalyptic blockbuster film, “Peninsula” (2020). In Palme d'Or-winning director Hirokazu Kore-eda's latest film, “Broker,” the actor portrays baby broker Dong-soo who grew up in a...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-06-08 15:03

INTERVIEW'Broker' actor Song Kang-ho says winning award was never his goal

'The Roundup' expected to become 1st movie since pandemic to hit 10-million mark

'The Roundup' expected to become 1st movie since pandemic to hit 10-million mark

The crime action movie, “The Roundup,” has attracted 9 million theatergoers as of Monday, showing a sign of revival for the pandemic-hit film industry. According to the Korean Film Council (KOFIC), the 106-minute flick accumulated an audience of 9.03 million on Monday morning, 20 days after its premiere.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-06-07 09:05

Seoul International Eco Film festival kicks off

Seoul International Eco Film festival kicks off

The Seoul International Eco Film Festival kicked off on June 2, screening films that inspire viewers about environmental issues and increase awareness of how the climate crisis has pushed people closer to the brink of ecological destruction.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2022-06-04 08:58

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