All articles by Jean Noh – Page 40
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NewsJohn Lasseter talks about Japanese inspirations
Walt Disney chief creative officer (CCO) John Lasseter talked about the influences of Japan, its art and Hayao Miyazaki’s animation in particular on his work, Pixar and even in winning his wife’s hand at a talk on “Cool Japan” held by the Tokyo International Film Festival on Friday.
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NewsTakeshi Kitano criticises Japanese film industry
Japanese actor-director slams production companies’ close relationships with cinemas and how this is reflected in the country’s awards.
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NewsGuardians director hails Japanese heroes
The 27th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) opened today with the premiere of Disney animation Big Hero 6, presented by its creators including directors Chris Williams and Don Hall.
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FeaturesTokyo plays it cool
Tokyo International Film Festival (Oct 23-31) adds new venues and an increased focus on Japanese exports and Asian links.
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CommentBig Hero 6 launches in Tokyo
Disney’s latest animation received its world premiere in Tokyo, with the directors and producer in attendance.
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NewsSales agents slam Tokyo market-festival split
TIFFCOM delegates complain that uncoupling the Tokyo International Film Festival and its market is having a detrimental impact.
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NewsFashion King leads Finecut sales
TIFFCOM: South Korean sales company Finecut has announced a raft of deals led by romantic comedy Fashion King.
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NewsRevamped Kyoto gets glitzy opening
Actresses Irene Jacob, Fumi Nikaido and Kiki Sugino hit the red carpet at the festival in Japan, which opened with Hiroshi Chono ‘s At Home.
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NewsBusan wraps record year
The New Currents Award went to Korean film End Of Winter [pictured], directed by Kim Daehwan, and Iranian film 13, directed by Hooman Seyedi.
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NewsM-appeal sells Summer to France
EXCLUSIVE: On the heels of Busan’s Asian Film Market, German sales company M-appeal has secured a deal in France for Colette Bothof’s coming-of-age romance Summer.
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NewsBusan's Asian Film Market delegates up 23%
Busan’s Asian Film Market wrapped yesterday with a 23% increase on registered badge holders to 1,566, marked by strong participation from Chinese companies.
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CommentBusan After Dark
If you’ve been to the Busan International Film Festival, you’ll probably know about the fish tank bars by Haeundae beach, where they serve all kinds of raw seafood and some cooked.
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NewsFull-Moon Party, Killer win top APM awards
Other winners include Joko Anwar’s A Copy Of My Mind, July Jung’s Dora and Davy Chou’s Diamond Island.
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FeaturesKorea’s digital market gives industry hope
Digital revenues have more than tripled in Korea in the past four years, although VOD revenue is driven by theatrical hits and the industry is clamouring for more data.
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FeaturesTetsuya Nakashima, The World Of Kanako
Japanese director Tetsuya Nakashima, known for films such as Confessions and Memories Of Matsuko, has brought The World Of Kanako to Busan’s Midnight Passion section.
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FeaturesLana Gogoberidze, Salome Alexi
The daughter and granddaughter of Georgia’s first female director talk about their films, Day Is Longer Than Night and Felicita, which are screening in Busan showcase ‘The Power of Georgian Women Filmmakers’.
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CommentOppenhemier talks to AND about his docs
Joshua Oppenheimer spoke at Busan’s Asian Network of Documentary (AND) about his Venice Grand Jury prizewinner, The Look Of Silence, and its preceding companion piece The Act Of Killing.
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FeaturesWoo Ming Jin, The Second Life Of Thieves
Malaysian director Woo Ming Jin is in Busan to present his film The Second Life Of Thieves, which is making its world premiere in the Window on Asian Cinema section.
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NewsWhite Light, VS launch regional film fund
Thai production service and equipment company VS Service and post-production house White Light are launching Open SEA Fund, Southeast Asia’s first regional film fund.
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CommentKim Dong-ho busy in his “retirement”
Supposedly retired, former BIFF director Kim Dong-ho still works with the festival, heads a presidential committee and is running a cinematic graduate school at Dankook University.