LEVELING UP
As a hardcore anime enthusiast who grew up with the thrill of “Sword Art Online” and was captivated by the suspense of “Attack on Titan,” I am beyond excited about Sony Pictures Entertainment’s partnership with Crunchyroll to bring us “Solo Leveling – ReAwakening.” The anticipation for this anime series has been building since its inception from the best-selling Korean web novel by Chugong, and it’s finally time to witness the recap of the first season’s success and a sneak peek into the second season.
Crunchyroll, a Sony-owned anime company, has secured the North American and certain international theater rights for “Solo Leveling – ReAwakening.” This announcement serves as a recap of the successful first season of the “Solo Leveling” anime series and offers a sneak preview of the initial episodes from the second season.
On December 6, 2024, the animated movie “Solo Leveling -ReAwakening” will be screened in theaters across the United States and Canada, courtesy of Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
The popular anime series “Solo Leveling” originates from the top-selling Korean web novel by author Chugong. This novel was transformed into a movie, webcomic, and manhwa in 2018, with artwork by Dubu. The first season of “Solo Leveling” launched on Crunchyroll worldwide on January 6, 2024, and a second season has been confirmed for release in January 2025.
The animated adaptation of ‘Solo Leveling’ is produced by A-1 Pictures, known for ‘Sword Art Online’, and features motion graphics by Production I.G, renowned for their work on ‘Attack on Titan’ and ‘Psycho-Pass’. The series is helmed by director Nakashige Shunsuke, who has also worked on ‘Sword Art Online’.
A decade has elapsed since an interdimensional gate mysteriously materialized, unleashing individuals with extraordinary abilities known as ‘hunters’. These hunters utilize their powers to conquer intricate dungeons within these gates for a living. As the weakest hunter in existence, I, Sung Jinwoo, find myself struggling to keep up. One fateful day, I stumble upon a double dungeon, a high-level hideaway ensconced within a lowly one. On the brink of my demise, a cryptic quest window appears before me. In desperation, I choose to accept this quest, making me the sole individual with the potential to advance in rank.
KOREAN PRODUCER KUDOS
The Choon-yun Award, which is presented yearly to a Korean producer who has significantly contributed to the film industry, will be awarded to Park Kwansu this year. As the CEO of Kirin Productions, Park has been active in both film and television productions, with notable works such as “Wonderland” (2024), “Ms. Apocalypse” (2024), “An Old Lady” (2020), “Kokdu: A Story of Guardian Angels” (2019), “Persona” (2019), “Marianne and Margaret” (2017), and “Sa-kwa” (2008) under his belt.
On October 3rd, the Choon-yun Award event is scheduled to occur at the Paradise Hotel in Busan. Meanwhile, the 29th edition of the Busan International Film Festival will run for ten days from October 2nd to the 11th at the Busan Cinema Center.
COLD AND HOT
Coldplay, a popular British rock group, has unveiled plans for their upcoming world tour titled “Music of the Spheres,” which includes several performances in Asia. Notably, these concerts will see the band’s return to certain regions following a significant hiatus.
Over the autumn months of October and November, I’ll be lucky enough to catch my favorite band performing four times in Melbourne, Australia, followed by another four shows in Sydney and three in Auckland, New Zealand. They’ll take a brief break, only to reemerge in January 2025 with two unmissable concerts in Mumbai, India. The band will make a much-anticipated stop for three nights at the brand new Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong in April, followed by another four shows in Seoul, South Korea, before rounding off their tour back in the U.K. I simply can’t wait!
PINGYAO PANELS
Starting next week, the esteemed panel of judges for the competitive sections at the Pingyao International Film Festival in China has been announced. The festival takes place from September 24th to the 30th.
In the assessment of the Crouching Tigers section, which highlights international directorial debuts or second/third features, we have:
As a cinephile, I’m honored to be part of the esteemed panel judging the Feimu Awards for the Hidden Dragons section this year. This category is dedicated to the first or second films by talented Chinese directors. Alongside me on this journey are:
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2024-09-20 10:17