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'Super Rich in Korea' will leave viewers appreciating Korea more: producers
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Probe of first lady on Dior bag allegations set to begin
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Top prosecutor pledges 'speedy, strict' probe into first lady's luxury bag allegations
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'Queen of Tears' riding high on Netflix chart
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With Indonesia unable to pay full share, what’s next for KF-21 fighter project?
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[KH Explains] Can tech firms' AI alliances take on Nvidia?
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Local filmmakers criticize ‘The Roundup: Punishment’ monopoly of screens
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Police seek arrest warrant for med student who killed girlfriend
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[Grace Kao, Meera Choi] Has money displaced romance on dates?
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‘Children Lunch Set’ illustration display at expo accused of child porn
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Koo’s ‘The Peach Tree’ invited to BIFFF
Actress-turned-director Koo Hye-sun’s second feature film “The Peach Tree” has been invited to the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival, according to Koo’s agency.The film, which tells the story of two young brothers who were born as conjoined twins with two heads sharing one body, will be featured at the festival in Belgium in April.The Belgium-based film festival was founded in 1983 and has been featuring thriller, horror and science fiction films. Koo’s “The Peach Tree” was previous
Nov. 11, 2012
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"A Werewolf Boy" draws 3 million viewers
Local romance movie "A Werewolf Boy" drew more than 3 million moviegoers last week, a rare feat for its genre, the Korean Film Council said Sunday.The film about a werewolf boy and his love interest who has a lung disease, starring Song Joong-ki and Park Bo-young, was watched by 537,948 audience members on Saturday alone, bringing the total to 3,067,651, according to the council.A daily number of over 500,000 is remarkably high for a movie of any genre shown in November, a slow season for movieg
Nov. 11, 2012
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Suspect X (Korea)Opened Oct. 18Mystery. Thriller. Directed by Bang Eun-jin. Once known to many as a genius, Suk-go (Ryu Seung-bum) now lives as an ordinary high-school math teacher. One day, Suk-go finds out that his neighbor Hwa-sun (Lee Yo-won), who recently moved in next door, killed her husband by accident. Seok-go secretly watches her and makes up a perfect alibi for her. Though the police pick Hwa-sun as the prime suspect, she successfully avoids any doubt even passing the polygraph test.
Nov. 9, 2012
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Firefighters get primer in movie pyrotechnics
Five soldiers dressed in camouflage and carrying machine guns took cover behind a stack of wooden pallets.One yelled “incoming” and a few seconds later a large explosion ignited behind them, setting off a ball of flame rising 30 feet high. The soldiers fell to the ground from the force of the blast, a concoction of black powder and gasoline.The scene was one of many pyrotechnic stunts performed last week at the Burbank Fire Department Training Center for a crowd of Southern California firefighte
Nov. 9, 2012
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Mark Wahlberg to star in next ‘Transformers’ movie
“Transformers” director Michael Bay says the 41-year-old actor will star in the franchise’s fourth film.Bay called Wahlberg the “perfect guy to re-invigorate the franchise and carry on the Transformers’ legacy” in a post on his blog Thursday. He previously squashed rumors that Wahlberg was joining the film franchise about warring robots.Bay worked with Wahlberg on his upcoming film, “Pain and Gain.”“Transformers 4” is scheduled to be released by Paramount Pictures on June 27, 2014.Bay has said t
Nov. 9, 2012
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Kim Jin-man’s animated film wins top prize at AISFF
Local director Kim Jin-man’s animated film “Noodle Fish” won the top prize at the Asiana International Short Film Festival (AISFF) on Tuesday.The film, which tells the story of a fish and its moving journey, won the Best Picture prize at the closing ceremony of ASIFF at Cinecube Gwanghwamun in central Seoul.Kim, who studied sculpture and visual design at Hongik University, majored in multimedia and film at ChungAng University’s graduate school. He currently works for an animation studio.Director
Nov. 7, 2012
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Ford considering playing Han Solo again
Hollywood film icon Harrison Ford would consider reprising his role of Han Solo in a new “Star Wars” film if asked, sources told EW.com. A new trilogy of “Star Wars” sequels was announced last week. The first film is expected to hit theaters in 2015. “Harrison is open to the idea of doing the movie and he‘s upbeat about it; all three of them are,” an insider told the entertainment industry news website, referring to original “Star Wars” veterans Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher.
Nov. 7, 2012
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Ang Lee: Communication skills key in Hollywood
Taiwanese-born American filmmaker Ang Lee said that working in Hollywood requires great communication skills.“Working in Hollywood requires directors to persuade others and explain about everything, even the trivial matters,” said Lee when asked, during a press conference held in Seoul on Monday, for his thoughts on Korean filmmakers’ recent foray into Hollywood. “It’s almost how presidents explain about policies to their people. It’s certainly not easy, and the whole process is like a test. But
Nov. 6, 2012
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DiCaprio splits from supermodel girlfriend
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio has broken up with his supermodel girlfriend Erin Heatherton. According to a British media, the conflicting schedules were the reason behind the break-up.“There’s no bad blood, they still care about each other. They just had crazy schedules,” a source said. The 37-year-old actor and the 23-year-old supermodel began dating in December 2011, just months after he split from “Gossip Girl” heroine Blake Lively. From news report(khnews@heraldcorp.com) <한글 기사>디카프리오, 빅토
Nov. 6, 2012
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Director scores debut hit with coming-of-age beast tale
For those familiar with director Jo Sung-hee’s previous work, his first commercial film, “A Werewolf Boy,” will come as a surprise.This is mostly because of the tone of the movie. The star-studded film, featuring Song Joong-ki and Park Bo-young, is a fantasy romance between a teenage girl and a feral “wolf” boy who can neither read nor speak. Taking place in a rural Korean town in the 1960s, the film feels very much like a children’s story, filled with innocence, curiosity, humor and moving dram
Nov. 6, 2012
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Foxx, Wonder among stars honoring Eddie Murphy
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― However riotous the Eddie Murphy stories from Arsenio Hall, Tracy Morgan, Adam Sandler and Russell Brand, the highlight of Spike TV’s tribute to Murphy was the comedian’s duet with Stevie Wonder.Murphy joined the subject of one of his most classic impressions for a rousing rendition of Wonder’s 1973 hit “Higher Ground’’ during the taping of the Spike TV special “Eddie Murphy: One Night Only,’’ which is set to air Nov. 14. The Roots served as the house band.Jamie Foxx, Tyler Pe
Nov. 5, 2012
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Director scores debut hit with coming-of-age beast tale
For those familiar with director Jo Sung-hee’s previous work, his first commercial film, “A Werewolf Boy,” will come as a surprise.This is mostly because of the tone of the movie. The star-studded film, featuring Song Joong-ki and Park Bo-young, is a fantasy romance between a teenage girl and a feral “wolf” boy who can neither read nor speak. Taking place in a rural Korean town in the 1960s, the film feels very much like a children’s story, filled with innocence, curiosity, humor and moving dram
Nov. 5, 2012
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John Cusack developing Limbaugh film
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Actor and outspoken liberal John Cusack is developing a movie about conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh, Cusack’s production company said Friday.The working title is “Rush,” Cusack’s New Crime Productions confirmed, offering no other details.Hollywood director Betty Thomas, who’s set to work on the film, said the production company is putting finishing touches on a script that will star the actor. Production is set for next year, Thomas said.Limbaugh is in the front ranks of
Nov. 4, 2012
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Stewart in talks to join Affleck in film
"Twilight" actress Kristen Stewart is in talks to star opposite Ben Affleck in the con artist film "Focus," a Hollywood source said.The film features a young grifter -- potentially played by Stewart -- who joins Affleck, a more experienced vet."Focus" is written and directed by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, who together helmed "Crazy, Stupid, Love," the magazine reported. Denise DiNovi will produce.Stewart next appears in "Breaking Dawn Part 2," which opens Nov. 16, and "On the Road" opening nex
Nov. 4, 2012
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A Werewolf Boy (Korea)Opened Oct. 31Fantasy. Romance. Directed by Jo Sung-hee. A girl (Park Bo-young) requiring special care for a lung condition moves to an isolated and peaceful town in the country. In the town, she discovers a boy (Song Joong-ki) who keeps himself in darkness and behaves like a wolf. His animal-like behavior keeps the townspeople away from him, but the girl is oddly moved by his nature and attempts to civilize him by teaching him how to wait patiently before a meal, wear clot
Nov. 2, 2012
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Disney borrows from Pixar’s best for ‘Wreck-It Ralph’
Disney Animation takes a page out of Pixar’s well-worn playbook for “Wreck-It Ralph,” a screwball farce with a novel setting and more edge than your average Disney ‘toon.Where “Toy Story” showed us the off-duty shenanigans of a kids’ toy collection and “Monsters, Inc.” took us behind the scenes of the bogeyman business, “Ralph” finds fun in the outside-the-arcade-game life of the characters trapped in those games, forced to play hero, pawn or villain forever. Or until the game falls out of favor
Nov. 2, 2012
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Kim Ji-woon wins award from U.S. Filmmakers Alliance
Korean filmmaker Kim Ji-woon, best known for his 2003 horror “A Tale of Two Sisters” and 2010 thriller “I Saw the Devil,” won a coveted prize from U.S. Filmmakers Alliance ― a group of cineastes working for and promoting independent movies ― according to local movie house and distributor CJ Entertainment.Kim was given the Vision Award at the annual VisionFest celebration hosted by the organization on Wednesday. The prize is given to an “established filmmaker whose artistic ambition and consisten
Nov. 1, 2012
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Police: Gene Hackman slaps homeless man
Gene Hackman slapped a homeless man the actor said had gotten aggressive toward him and his wife, police in Santa Fe, N.M., said.No one was arrested or injured in the Tuesday incident, which Hackman said began when the man approached him and his wife in a menacing manner, police told E! News.Hackman said the man called his wife, Betsy, a derogatory name so he responded by smacking him. Police Sgt. Andrea Dobyns said the blow was “more like a slap than a punch.”Police got involved when the allege
Oct. 31, 2012
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Disney buys Lucasfilm, new ‘Star Wars’ film in 2015
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Disney is to buy George Lucas’s renowned film studio including his “Star Wars” franchise, the entertainment giant said Tuesday, announcing plans for more films in the legendary sci-fi series."Star Wars 7” will be released in 2015," with more feature films expected to continue the Star Wars saga and grow the franchise well into the future, said the Walt Disney Co, announcing the deal worth over $4 billion for Lucasfilm.The deal “combines a world-class portfolio of content inc
Oct. 31, 2012
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'Gwanghae' sweeps Daejong Film Awards
Director Choo Chang-min’s period drama “Gwanghae: the Man Who Became the King” (Masquerade) swept the 49th Daejong Film (Grand Bell) Film Awards on Tuesday, winning 15 prizes including the best picture, best director and best actor. Meanwhile, Venice film fest-winning “Pieta” director Kim Ki-duk left during the ceremony. Kim’s “Pieta,” which had been nominated for six awards, including best director and best picture, received the best actress award. Director Kim was given a special jury prize fo
Oct. 30, 2012