Netflix Unveils Trailer for First Korean Animated Film “Lost in Starlight”

lost-in-starlightNetflix has released the trailer for Lost in Starlight, its first Korean original animated film, debuting globally on May 30, 2025.

Set in 2050 Seoul, the film follows Nan-young (Kim Tae-ri), an astronaut selected for a Mars expedition, and Jay (Hong Kyung), a musician restoring vintage audio gear. Their romance begins when Nan-young visits Jay’s shop to repair her late mother’s record player—just before she’s called to fulfill her lifelong dream in space.

Directed by Han Ji-won (The Summer) and co-written with Kang Hyun-joo (The Scarlet Letter), the film blends K-drama emotion with lush animation, drawing comparisons to Your Name and Suzume. It also features retro-futuristic touches and reimagined Seoul landmarks.

Acclaimed director Bong Joon-ho has called the film a “visual masterpiece,” adding to the growing buzz.

Lost in Starlight premieres May 30 on Netflix.

See trailer below for “Lost in Starlight”:

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Cartoon Network and Max Greenlight Season Two and Two Films for “Iyanu”

Iyanu-season-2Iyanu, the animated fantasy series inspired by Nigerian mythology, will return with a second season and two feature-length films, according to an announcement from Cartoon Network and Max. The show, created by Nigerian filmmaker Roye Okupe and produced by Lion Forge Entertainment, is based on the Iyanu: Child of Wonder graphic novels published by YouNeek Studios and Dark Horse Comics.

Season one of Iyanu garnered strong audience response across platforms, prompting its renewal. Season two will include 10 new episodes, continuing the story of a teenage orphan with divine powers destined to save Yorubaland. In the upcoming season, Iyanu confronts rising tensions between factions competing for powerful divine artifacts. She also faces a new antagonist leading the People of the Deep, and deeper mysteries about her past begin to surface.

Alongside the series, two animated films have been greenlit. The first, The Age of Wonders, is scheduled for release later this year. Set 500 years before Iyanu’s story, the film explores a flourishing magical civilization in Yorubaland threatened by the embodiment of the seven deadly sins.

Lion Forge Entertainment CEO David Steward II and creator Roye Okupe expressed excitement about the expansion, highlighting the global support for the series and its cultural significance. Executive producers include Okupe, Steward II, Stephanie Sperber, Kirsten Newlands, Matt Heath, Erica Dupuis, Ryan Haidarian, and Doug Schwalbe.

Iyanu has been widely praised for its animation, world-building, and authentic representation of African mythology. Season two is slated to premiere in 2026, with the second feature film currently in production.

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Official Trailer for “Devil May Cry”

devil-may-cry“Devil May Cry” now has an official trailer, and its action-packed and it features an amazing great soundtrack.

The upcoming series is based on the video game series of the same name, created by Hideki Kamiya and developed by Capcom.

The synopsis says: “When a mysterious villain threatens to open the gates of Hell, a devilishly handsome demon hunter could be the world’s best hope for salvation.”

“Devil May Cry” is scheduled to be released on April 3, 2025 on Netflix.

Watch the official trailer for Devil May Cry below:

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