Megabox ‘Mega Only’ has confirmed its April lineup.

On the 1st, Megabox (CEO Hong Jeong-in, Yong-seok Nam) revealed its ‘Mega Only’ April exclusive lineup. ‘Mega Only’ is a brand that represents all exclusive content that can only be seen at Megabox, and it was launched last month.

April‘s ‘Mega Only’ exclusive screenings are ▲Mobile Suit Gundam Ziquax Beginning ▲Akira ▲The Boy on a Bicycle ▲BanG Dream! It’s My Go Full Episode: Sunny Spring, Wandering Cat, and Columbia Pictures Masterpiece Exhibition ‘Torch Ladies Pick’ are screenings of a total of six works: ▲Taxi Driver ▲Cowboy Bebop - Heaven‘s Gate.

‘Mobile Suit Gundam Ziquax Beginning’, which will be released on the 2nd, is the latest series in the Mobile Suit Gundam series, which has established itself as a global powerhouse IP even to this day, beyond decades of history. It is a work that introduces another worldview and unique characters along with the appeal of the existing Gundam series.

On the 9th, the Japanese masterpiece animation ‘Akira’ will be re-released in Korea for the first time in Dolby Vision format. This classic work representing the golden age of Japanese animation can be enjoyed with even clearer and more realistic images in Dolby Cinema.

The touching masterpiece ‘The Boy on a Bicycle’ by the world-renowned masters, the Dardenne brothers, will be re-released exclusively at Megabox on the 16th. It is a masterpiece that depicts the process in which ‘Cyril’, who was living in an orphanage, meets his neighbor ‘Samantha’ and encounters a warm world for the first time in his life, and it won the Grand Prix of the Jury at the 64th Cannes Film Festival.

A popular animation series with a cult fandom will also be visiting Megabox. ‘BanG Dream the Movie! It’s MyGO!!!!! Part 1: Spring Sunny Side, Wandering Cat’ is an animation that depicts the story of girls growing together through the formation of a band. ‘BanG Dream the Movie! It’s MyGO!!!!!’ This is the first part of the compilation series, and various special events will be held for each week. It will be released on the 24th.

Colombia Pictures’ masterpiece special exhibition ‘Torch Lady’s PICK’ will also be held exclusively at Megabox. This is a special exhibition to share with audiences Columbia Pictures‘ masterpieces that demonstrate their true value when seen again in theaters from the analog to digital era.

Torch Lady’s first choice is Martin Scorsese‘s 1976 psychological thriller ‘Taxi Driver’. This work explores the protagonist’s inner isolation, social anxiety, and the violence that results from them, and is considered an important must-see work in the history of film, having won the Palme d‘Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Released on the 9th.

On the 25th, the movie ‘Cowboy Bebop: Heaven’s Gate’, set in the world of the original animation Cowboy Bebop, will be released as the second installment of the special. It is a thriller animation centered on the action and emotions of Spike and his companions, and is a masterpiece that received much acclaim after its release for its excellent drawing and perfection.

In addition to the two works, ‘Gattaca’, starring Ethan Hawke and Jude Law, and ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’, a monumental work by director Steven Spielberg and a textbook on SF, will also meet audiences in the second half of the year as part of the Columbia Pictures special.

Megabox has been revitalizing theaters with diverse content by exclusively screening eight works through ‘Mega Only’ since March. In particular, ‘Attack on Titan: The Last Attack’ is receiving favorable reviews for going beyond the limitations of exclusive screenings, surpassing 500,000 viewers in just 17 days since its release.

A Megabox official said, “We have carefully selected content with solid fandoms to timeless masterpieces to create the ‘Mega Only’ lineup for April.”Exclusive screenings in theaters are no longer a disadvantageous release condition, but rather a win-win strategy for movies, theaters, and audiences. Based on the successful know-how of exclusive releases we have accumulated so far, we will strive to ensure that many viewers can experience a variety of content.”

Reporter Lee Seul-bi, Donga.com misty82@donga.com

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