Fri Sep 20 07:15:00 UTC 2024: ## Anime Hit “Solo Leveling” Gets Big Screen Treatment, Busan Film Festival Honors Producer
**Los Angeles, CA & Busan, South Korea –** Anime fans are in for a treat as **Crunchyroll** has acquired the North American and select international theatrical rights for the massively popular series **”Solo Leveling – ReAwakening.”** This special theatrical event will feature a recap of the first season and a sneak peek of the second season’s first two episodes, premiering on **December 6, 2024, in the U.S. and Canada.**
“Solo Leveling,” based on the bestselling Korean web novel by Chugong, follows Sung Jinwoo, a low-ranking hunter thrust into a dangerous high-level dungeon. Faced with a life-or-death situation, he embarks on a quest that sets him on a path to become the strongest hunter.
The series, animated by A-1 Pictures and Production I.G, has captivated audiences worldwide since its debut in January 2024.
Meanwhile, across the Pacific, **Busan International Film Festival** will honor **Park Kwansu**, CEO of Kirin Productions, with the prestigious **Choon-yun Award**. Park’s impressive filmography spans film and television, including titles like “Wonderland,” “Ms. Apocalypse,” and “Kokdu: A Story of Guardian Angels.” The award ceremony will take place on October 3rd at the Paradise Hotel in Busan.
**Coldplay** is set to ignite Asia with their **Music of the Spheres World Tour,** bringing their electrifying performances to Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, Mumbai, Hong Kong, and Seoul throughout October, November, January, and April.
The **Pingyao International Film Festival**, kicking off on September 24th, has announced its esteemed jury members for the Crouching Tigers and Feimu Awards. The Crouching Tigers section will be judged by a panel including renowned director Stanley Kwan, while the Feimu Awards will be adjudicated by a jury featuring Portuguese film director Miguel Gomes.
**Sony Pictures Television** and **Eleventh Hour Films** have entered a first-look agreement with **Hill 5.14**, a Black female-led scripted TV label founded by Tobi Olujinmi. This collaboration aims to bring diverse and engaging stories to the screen, with SPT handling distribution.
Blue Ant Studios has acquired worldwide distribution rights for the documentary **”The Eunuch Maker,”** exploring a 2022 case involving illegal online castration. Hosted by journalist Marcel Theroux, the two-part series will launch at Mipcom in October.
**Two Rivers Media** has landed its second commission from BBC’s Storyville for **”Dogs of War,”** a feature documentary on the life of British mercenary Dave Tomkins. This 90-minute film will delve into Tomkins’ journey from petty criminal to notorious figure in the world of mercenary work and arms dealing.
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