formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
Na Hong-jin’s fantasy thriller Hope has topped the South Korean box office with this year’s biggest opening to date. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/na-hong-jins-hope-delivers-koreas-biggest-box-office-opening-of-2026/5218739.article
The long-gestating tie-up would have created Korea’s largest theater chain, but talks stalled as Megabox owner JoongAng Group slid into a liquidity crisis. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/korean-cinema-chains-merger-lotte-megabox-collapses-1236635773/
The 2026 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival boasts a formidable programme of horror, action, science fiction and fantasy titles. Source: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-drama/k-movies/article/3358009/whats-showing-south-koreas-bifan-2026-it-celebrates-30-years-asian-genre-cinema
CJ 4DPlex, the Korean cinema technology company behind ScreenX and 4DX, is launching a new premium large format initiative in time for the release of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” Source: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/screen-x-premium-large-format-spider-man-brand-new-day-1236781390/
Many production companies, including CJ ENM, are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to help them cut costs and accelerate timelines. Advocates say it could revive South Korea’s competitiveness, while critics worry it will replace jobs and dilute the unique character … Continued
The sci-fi monster movie, which Neon has for North America, has pre-sold to more than 200 territories worldwide, a record for a Korean film. Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/na-hong-jin-hope-sets-sales-record-for-korean-film-1236608576/