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Rommi launches studio for vertical-screen romance stories
Jamie Gordon and Maggie Malina have launched Rommi, a studio focused on romance stories in vertical-screen formats, Variety reports.
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Ynon Kreiz named co-CEO of planned Paramount–Warner Bros. business
Paramount appointed Ynon Kreiz, who is stepping down as Mattel's CEO, as co-CEO alongside David Ellison for the planned combined Warner Bros.
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Koo Kyo-hwan and Yi Ok-seop confirm marriage registered in 2022
Namoo Actors has confirmed that Koo Kyo-hwan and filmmaker Yi Ok-seop legally registered their marriage in 2022, Yonhap reported on October 1.
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Vietnam Culture Day plans emphasize community participation
The prime minister has called for Vietnam Culture Day on November 24 to be linked with National Great Unity Day on November 18 through community activities.
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Hanoi Document on Heritage and Authenticity adopted
The Asia-Pacific Dialogue on Heritage and Authenticity adopted the Hanoi Document at its closing session on September 30.
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WINNER's Song Min-ho receives suspended prison sentence
The Seoul Western District Court sentenced WINNER member Song Min-ho to one year in prison, suspended for two years, for violations during alternative mandatory service, Yonhap reported on October 1.
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Apple Studios visual effects workers secure first IATSE contract
Apple Studios visual effects workers secured their first IATSE contract, establishing standards for wages, hours, healthcare, retirement and safety.
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LEGO One Piece brings an animated retelling to Netflix
Netflix released “LEGO One Piece” on September 29, according to ComicBook coverage cited by Tuoi Tre.
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Actress Lai Yin-shan announces plans to marry in 2027
Hong Kong actress Lai Yin-shan, known in Vietnamese as Le Yen San, told TVB on September 29 that she plans to marry her partner in 2027.