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Sat, June 3, 2023 | 17:32

'Elvis' has a lot in common with K-pop music industry: director Baz Luhrmann

'Elvis' has a lot in common with K-pop music industry: director Baz Luhrmann

Baz Luhrmann, the writer-director of the musical biopic “Elvis,” explained that Elvis Presley's success paved the way for K-pop idols. In a recent online press conference with Korean reporters, Luhrmann talked about how the cultural icon of the 20th century has a lot in common with the K-pop music industry, in terms of being a teen idol who experienced tension with his manage...

2022-07-01 09:58

[INTERVIEW] Filmmaker points lens at North Korea's political prison camps

INTERVIEWFilmmaker points lens at North Korea's political prison camps

Director Eiji Han Shimizu has always been interested in compelling human interest stories. Prior to making “True North,” an animated film about a family held captive in a brutal North Korean political prison camp, he has dealt with issues on Tibet, Palestine and other regions infamous for human rights abuses. “True North” follows Yohan, a nine-year-old boy from Pyongyang who ...

2022-06-30 13:37

[INTERVIEW] Park Chan-wook says 'Decision to Leave' is sexy without sex scenes

INTERVIEWPark Chan-wook says 'Decision to Leave' is sexy without sex scenes

Since his breakout with “Oldboy,” (2003) which won the Grand Pix at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival, director Park Chan-wook rose quickly to become the face of Korean cinema on the international scene. From “Joint Security Area” (2000) to “The Handmaiden” (2017), Park's work has encompassed dark humor and heart through insightful storytelling. Known for his distinct visual styl...

2022-06-29 14:54

Park Hae-il 'honored' to play war hero Admiral Yi Sun-sin in 'Hansan'

Park Hae-il 'honored' to play war hero Admiral Yi Sun-sin in 'Hansan'

Director Kim Han-min said the life of Yi Sun-sin (1545-1598), a legendary Korean admiral whose name has gone down in history for his immense courage in naval battles against Japan in the 16th century, was so inspiring that he had to make a film trilogy on the historic figure.

2022-06-28 17:08

'Top Gun: Maverick' soars to over 1 million views in Korea

'Top Gun: Maverick' soars to over 1 million views in Korea

Tom Cruise's latest blockbuster “Top Gun: Maverick” has drawn more than 1 million viewers in four days since its release in Korea. According to the ticket sales compiled by the Korean Film Council, the Hollywood movie attracted some 472,000 filmgoers on Saturday, with the accumulated number of moviegoers since the release on June 22 standing at over 1.08 million.

2022-06-26 15:56

Sci-fi fantasy film 'Alienoid' brings director's childhood imagination to screen

Sci-fi fantasy film 'Alienoid' brings director's childhood imagination to screen

Director Choi Dong-hoon, who is returning to movie theaters this summer with the release of “Alienoid,” explained that his latest project is about bringing his childhood imagination into reality. “As a child, I was always fascinated by aliens. I thought it would be interesting to infuse cultural elements of Korean folklore with sci-fi and fantasy stories about aliens. Overall...

2022-06-23 16:57

[INTERVIEW] Jung Eun-hye, artist and actor with Down's syndrome, paves own path

INTERVIEWJung Eun-hye, artist and actor with Down's syndrome, paves own path

Jung Eun-hye, a caricature artist who got her big break as an actor playing a character with Down's syndrome who has a talent for drawing, said she was excited to star alongside Han Ji-min and Kim Woo-bin in the recent tvN drama “Our Blues.” “Young-hee (Jung's character) was like a real projection of myself. Screenwriter Noh Hee-kyung and I met up a few times, and she took in...

2022-06-21 15:00

Netflix to make crime film 'Believer' sequel

Netflix to make crime film 'Believer' sequel

The sequel to the crime action film, “Believer,” which was released in 2018, will be made into a Netflix original film, the streaming platform announced Monday. Netflix also revealed the cast members for its upcoming film, which include actors from the first series, Cho Jin-woong and Cha Seung-won, as well as the new ones, Han Hyo-joo and Oh Seung-hoon

2022-06-21 08:43

Paul Haggis held at hotel ahead of Italian hearing in sex case

Paul Haggis held at hotel ahead of Italian hearing in sex case

Film director Paul Haggis was being held in a hotel room in southern Italy on Monday pending a court hearing while prosecutors press their investigation of a woman's allegations he had sex with her without her consent over the course of two days.

2022-06-20 21:54

Tom Cruise 'very excited' to be back in Korea for 'Top Gun: Maverick'

Tom Cruise 'very excited' to be back in Korea for 'Top Gun: Maverick'

Tom Cruise made his 10th visit to Korea to promote his latest movie, “Top Gun: Maverick,” with the film's co-stars, enjoying the red carpet event and the local premiere over the weekend. “It's been four years since I've been here. And I could just feel the energy. We were all connecting again and adding a level of joy … I felt very excited (to meet fans in Korea) and I also f...

2022-06-20 18:59

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