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Na Hong-Jin to Receive Action Cinema Award as NYAFF Unveils North American Premiere of ‘Hope’ (EXCLUSIVE)

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Na Hong-Jin to Receive Action Cinema Award as NYAFF Unveils North American Premiere of ‘Hope’ (EXCLUSIVE)

The New York Asian Film Festival will present the North American premiere of Na Hong-Jin’s “Hope” as the centerpiece of its 25th edition, with Neon distributing the film in North America beginning Sept. 9. The screening takes place July 20 at the SVA Theatre in New York, where Na will appear for an introduction and []

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DNyuz

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· Jun 28, 2026

Universal Hollywood’s newest attraction features unique tribute to franchise’s dead star

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The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jun 25, 2026

Paramount Nabs ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘Fantastic Beasts’ in Exclusive TV Licensing Deal

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Variety

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· Jul 6, 2026

‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,’ ‘Fatherland’ Lead Mubi-Madman Slate for Australia, New Zealand

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· Jul 9, 2026

Twice’s Sana set for acting debut

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Latestly.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

'Moana': 5 Reasons Why The Rock-Starrer Is a Must-Watch on the Big Screen This Monsoon

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· Jul 6, 2026

AX ’26: Seven Seas announces 15 new releases

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Related coverage for "Na Hong-Jin to Receive Action Cinema Award as NYAFF Unveils North American Premiere of ‘Hope’ (EXCLUSIVE)": DNyuz — Universal Hollywood’s newest attraction features unique tribute to franchise’s dead star. The Hollywood Reporter — Paramount Nabs ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘Fantastic Beasts’ in Exclusive TV Licensing Deal. Variety — ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma,’ ‘Fatherland’ Lead Mubi-Madman Slate for Australia, New Zealand. The korea Herald News — Twice’s Sana set for acting debut. Latestly.com — 'Moana': 5 Reasons Why The Rock-Starrer Is a Must-Watch on the Big Screen This Monsoon. The Beat — AX ’26: Seven Seas announces 15 new releases