South Korea’s Screen Sector Generates £12.4bn and Supports Nearly 300,000 Jobs
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South Korea’s Screen Sector Generates £12.4bn and Supports Nearly 300,000 Jobs
South Korea's entertainment industry produced £12.4 billion in economic value during 2025 and supported approximately 300,000 jobs, according to a comprehensive economic study undertaken for the Motion Picture Association. The report, prepared by Oxford Economics and presented to legislators and sector representatives at the National Assembly in Seoul, demonstrates the sector's substantial contribution to the country's GDP via production spending, supply chain expenditure and consumer spending. Television emerged as the leading sector, accounting for approximately 65% of the industry's combined output, whilst the video-on-demand sector demonstrated the highest productivity per worker. The findings highlight the screen industry's vital importance in...
Apr 14
Time-travelling heroes discover Islamic scholars who shaped science
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Time-travelling heroes discover Islamic scholars who shaped science
A fresh animated film is introducing medieval Islamic scholars to the screen for cinema viewers across Britain. Time Hoppers: The Silk Road, produced by Canadian...
Apr 21 · Levon Lanridge
Victoria Wood: A Shy Genius Who Transformed British Comedy
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Victoria Wood: A Shy Genius Who Transformed British Comedy
Victoria Wood, the reserved genius who reshaped British comedy with her sharp humour, musicality and fearless exploration of life in the suburbs, has been recalled...
Apr 20 · Levon Lanridge
Kae Tempest Finds Solace in Art After Transformative Journey
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Kae Tempest Finds Solace in Art After Transformative Journey
Kae Tempest, the Mercury Prize-nominated poet, musician and writer, has found renewed creative purpose through his most recent publication after a transformative personal journey. A...
Apr 18 · Levon Lanridge
A Decade Without Prince: Intimate Memories from Those Who Knew Him
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A Decade Without Prince: Intimate Memories from Those Who Knew Him
A decade has passed since Prince's death in April 2016, yet the Minneapolis legend's influence on music and culture continues to be as powerful as...
Apr 17 · Levon Lanridge
From Big Brother Chaos to Songwriting Success: Preston’s Long Road Back
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From Big Brother Chaos to Songwriting Success: Preston’s Long Road Back
Samuel Preston, the singer who rose to prominence as the frontman of early 2000s indie-punk band the Ordinary Boys before becoming a press regular on...
Apr 16 · Levon Lanridge
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South Korea’s Screen Sector Generates £12.4bn and Supports Nearly 300,000 Jobs
South Korea's entertainment industry produced £12.4 billion in economic value during 2025 and supported approximately 300,000 jobs, according to a comprehensive economic study undertaken for...
Apr 14
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Lionsgate Play Charts Bold New Course with Cinema-First Strategy Across Asia
Lionsgate Play has revealed a significant strategic shift, introducing a theatrical-first release model for high-end Hollywood films across India and the broader Asian market. The...
Apr 13
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Kidman’s Venice Triumph Shadowed by Mother’s Passing
Nicole Kidman has disclosed the significant personal tragedy that overshadowed one of her greatest professional triumphs, disclosing that she learned of her loss of her...
Apr 12
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David Harbour Cast as Major Trautman in Rambo Origin Story Film
David Harbour, the acclaimed "Stranger Things" star, has joined the cast of "John Rambo," an origin story prequel to the iconic 1982 film "First Blood."...
Apr 11
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Anubhav Sinha Confronts India’s Rape Crisis Through Courtroom Drama
Anubhav Sinha, the filmmaker from India who has established himself as one of Hindi cinema's most uncompromising social commentators, has directed his attention towards the...
Apr 10
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Film Festival Celebrates Varied Global Film and Emerging Filmmaking Talent
The yearly film festival serves as a vibrant testament to the boundless creativity of cinema, showcasing an wide range of international productions that challenge conventions...
Apr 9
Singer D4vd Denies Murder Charge in Death of Teenage Girl
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Singer D4vd Denies Murder Charge in Death of Teenage Girl
Singer D4vd has denied the charges to the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez following his appearance at a Los Angeles courtroom on Monday. The...
Apr 17 · Levon Lanridge
Nancy Sinatra Condemns Trump’s Use of Father’s Iconic Song
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Nancy Sinatra Condemns Trump’s Use of Father’s Iconic Song
Nancy Sinatra has objected to Donald Trump for posting a video of her deceased father Frank Sinatra singing his iconic 1969 song "My Way" on...
Apr 16 · Levon Lanridge
Rapper Sues California Prison System Over Stabbing Incident
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Rapper Sues California Prison System Over Stabbing Incident
Rapper Tory Lanez has launched a $100 million lawsuit against California's Department of Corrections after a severe stabbing incident whilst imprisoned at the California Correctional...
Apr 15 · Levon Lanridge
Madonna Returns to Coachella After Two Decades for Historic Duets
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Madonna Returns to Coachella After Two Decades for Historic Duets
Madonna has staged a spectacular comeback to Coachella after two decades, presenting a star-studded performance during Sabrina Carpenter's main performance on Friday night at the...
Apr 14 · Levon Lanridge
M.I.A. Returns with Ambitious Seventh Album M.I.7
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M.I.A. Returns with Ambitious Seventh Album M.I.7
M.I.A. has returned with her seventh studio album, M.I.7, put out through her own label OHMNIMUSIC. The expansive undertaking was envisioned as a vision and...
Apr 13 · Levon Lanridge