NEWS: RM of 21st-century pop icons BTS unveiled his solo documentary film RM: Right People, Wrong Place at its world premiere as a part of the ‘Open Cinema’ section of the 29th BUSAN International Film Festival (BIFF). RM: Right People, Wrong Place chronicles the eight-month process leading up to his second solo album, Right Place,…
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KCCUK Announces London Korean Film Festival Programme
The 19th edition of the London Korean Film Festival (LKFF), organized by the Korean Cultural Centre UK (KCCUK) with the support of the Korean Film Council, proudly presents its 2024 programme. The festival will run from November 1 to November 13 at venues including BFI Southbank, Ciné Lumière, and the Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA)….
“OVERLORD: THE SACRED KINGDOM” Comes to Cinema in the UK on November 8th
Crunchyroll has confirmed that the much-anticipated film, “OVERLORD: The Sacred Kingdom“, will be released in cinemas across the UK and Ireland starting November 8th. This marks the first feature film in the popular “”OVERLORD” franchise and continues the epic storyline after the conclusion of Season 4. The movie, based on the light novels by Kugane…
EMMY-Nominated Experience “The Pirate Queen” with Lucy Liu Expands into Graphic Novel and Podcast Series
Singer Studios has announced exciting new additions to their Emmy-nominated virtual reality experience, The Pirate Queen, which stars Lucy Liu. This innovative project, which immerses audiences in the life of Cheng Shih—the most powerful pirate in history—will be expanding into a graphic novel series and a podcast. Directed by Eloise Singer and narrated by Liu,…
The 29th BIFF Unveils “New Currents” & “Jiseok” Selections
The 29th Busan International Film Festival, running from October 2nd to October 11th, has announced its selections for the prestigious Asian film competition sections, “New Currents” and “Jiseok”. 10 Films, 10 Unique Visions: The Future of Asian Cinema New Currents is the flagship competition section of the Busan International Film Festival, spotlighting the first or…
The 29th BIFF announces Special Program in Focus “Teen Spirit, Teen Movie”
Compilation of the Best Asian Coming-of-Age Stories Garnering Global Attention in 2024 This program brings together films that have been acclaimed at major international film festivals over the past two years, highlighting the growing global interest in Asian coming-of-age stories. Notable films in the lineup include Tiger Stripes (2023), winner of the Grand Prix Prize…
The 29th BIFF Announces Selections for ‘Korean Cinema Today – “Special Premiere” & “On Screen”
The 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has announced its lineup for the ‘Korean Cinema Today – Special Premiere’ section, featuring five films, and the ‘On Screen’ section, which includes six drama series. The ‘Korean Cinema Today – Special Premiere’ section highlights and debuts the newest and most significant contemporary Korean commercial films, recognized for…
Inside China: How Two Emerging Talents Are Getting Their Movies Made – Interview with Lu Dan and Fan Zhang
Lu Dan says she entered the film industry to find an outlet for her emotions, and the Chinese filmmaker’s debut feature certainly feels deeply personal. The director was born in the northwest Chinese province of Xinjiang, and in The Absent, she returns there to explore notions of family and home. “I like to tell stories…
OMEGA X: Spotlight on New Achievements in Music and Acting
OMEGA X has been busy with various solo and group activities since their first solo concert in Seoul in February. Here are some recent highlights: JAEHAN’s OST Contribution for Love Interference JAEHAN, the leader and vocalist of OMEGA X, lent his voice to an original soundtrack for the popular Korean variety show Love Interference, where…
“Rewriting the Rules: Pioneering Indian Cinema after 1970” – Thu 3 Oct – Thu 12 Dec 2024 at the Barbican Cinema (UK)
Explore the impact of Indian Parallel Cinema, a groundbreaking post-colonial film movement, in Rewriting the Rules: Pioneering Indian Cinema after 1970. This three-month cinema season presents innovative films from the 1970s to the 1990s, known for their social and political commitment. The season is part of the Barbican’s major exhibition The Imaginary Institution of India:…
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