Finecut acquires global rights to Korean animated Guardians film

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Finecut acquires global rights to Korean animated Guardians film

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Seoul-based sales agent Finecut has acquired international distribution rights to 'Guardians of the Video Game,' a 3D animated feature directed by acclaimed Korean animator Uhm Young-sik. The film adapts a widely popular Naver Webtoon property, translating the online comic's retro gaming aesthetic into animation as it enters the global marketplace.

The deal positions the project for its market debut at the inaugural TIFF Market during the Toronto International Film Festival, capitalising on the established fanbase of the webtoon's multi-platform presence. The acquisition underscores Finecut's continued focus on bringing Korean animated content to international audiences and demonstrates the growing commercial appeal of webtoon-to-screen adaptations in the global entertainment sector.

  • Finecut acquires international sales rights to Korean animated feature 'Guardians of the Video Game'
  • Film adapts popular Naver Webtoon with retro gaming theme, directed by Uhm Young-sik
  • Project makes market debut at inaugural TIFF Market, Toronto International Film Festival

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