Exclusive: Production studio Vanishing Angle has announced the production of the ensemble drama Under The Lights, directed by Miles Levin in his directorial debut. Based on an award-winning script by Levin, the film is produced by Vanishing Angle’s Natalie Metzger, and is executive produced by Levin, Matt Miller and Carlos Quesada. UTA is handling world sales.
The all-star cast includes Pearce Joza, Tanzyn Crawford, Lake Bell, Randall Park, Marin Hinkle, Mary Holland, and Kevin Carroll, with Nick Offerman in a supporting role.
In the film, Sam (Joza) is a boy with epilepsy, so desperate to feel like a “normal” kid,...
The all-star cast includes Pearce Joza, Tanzyn Crawford, Lake Bell, Randall Park, Marin Hinkle, Mary Holland, and Kevin Carroll, with Nick Offerman in a supporting role.
In the film, Sam (Joza) is a boy with epilepsy, so desperate to feel like a “normal” kid,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Topic Studios, the award-winning production company behind titles like Theater Camp and 100 Foot Wave, has laid off over 20 employees, multiple sources tell Deadline. Employees were notified on Tuesday, and we hear that almost all divisions are affected, with all of those working on the TV side being cut.
A company spokesperson emphasizes that despite changes being made when it comes to the small-screen arena, “Topic Studios continues to produce television programs. This week’s staff changes have not impacted the multiple scripted and non-scripted television projects in production and development. While our scripted television strategy will be evolving, we plan to increase investment in this area.”
The layoffs come at a time of general turbulence in entertainment, which is still reeling from last summer’s double strikes and the pandemic that preceded it. Other media companies hit with mass layoffs just recently include Amazon, Hallmark Media, Great American Media,...
A company spokesperson emphasizes that despite changes being made when it comes to the small-screen arena, “Topic Studios continues to produce television programs. This week’s staff changes have not impacted the multiple scripted and non-scripted television projects in production and development. While our scripted television strategy will be evolving, we plan to increase investment in this area.”
The layoffs come at a time of general turbulence in entertainment, which is still reeling from last summer’s double strikes and the pandemic that preceded it. Other media companies hit with mass layoffs just recently include Amazon, Hallmark Media, Great American Media,...
- 1/12/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Welcome To Samdalri Climbs Viewership Ratings; Song Kang Soars In Popularity As My Demon Becomes Most Buzzworthy Drama!(Photo Credit –IMDb)
2023 is almost ready to close its curtains, and it’s been nothing short of a magical year for K-fanatics. December, in particular, has offered a whole new range of K-dramas, which have once again ignited a global frenzy around Hallyuwave. If we look at weekend dramas other than My Demon and Park’s Marriage Contract, Welcome to Samdalri has become a fan favorite, soaring in the ranking chart. Joining the Ji Chang Wook and Shin Hye Sun starrer are Live Your Own Life and Maestra: Strings of Truth, with both dramas achieving new viewership ratings.
While many dramas have captured fans’ hearts this month, My Demon and Welcome to Samdalri are giving neck-to-neck competition to each other. Song Kang and Kim Yoo Jung’s supernatural rom-com managed to emerge victorious,...
2023 is almost ready to close its curtains, and it’s been nothing short of a magical year for K-fanatics. December, in particular, has offered a whole new range of K-dramas, which have once again ignited a global frenzy around Hallyuwave. If we look at weekend dramas other than My Demon and Park’s Marriage Contract, Welcome to Samdalri has become a fan favorite, soaring in the ranking chart. Joining the Ji Chang Wook and Shin Hye Sun starrer are Live Your Own Life and Maestra: Strings of Truth, with both dramas achieving new viewership ratings.
While many dramas have captured fans’ hearts this month, My Demon and Welcome to Samdalri are giving neck-to-neck competition to each other. Song Kang and Kim Yoo Jung’s supernatural rom-com managed to emerge victorious,...
- 12/18/2023
- by Shivani Negi
- KoiMoi
In a new minute-and-a-half video, Tina Fey and the stars of 2024’s Mean Girls talk about diving back into the world of 2004 Mean Girls and how the stage musical kept what made it such a success while updating the story for a contemporary audience.
The 2024 musical comedy version stars Angourie Rice as Cady Heron, Auli’i Cravalho as Janis ‘Imi’ike, Reneé Rapp as Regina George, Jaquel Spivey as Damian Hubbard, Avantika as Karen Shetty, and Bebe Wood as Gretchen Wieners. Christopher Briney is Aaron Samuels, Jenna Fischer is Ms. Heron, Busy Philipps is Mrs. George, Ashley Park is Madame Park, Tina Fey is Ms. Norbury, and Tim Meadows is Mr. Duvall.
Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr. directed from a screenplay by Tina Fey, based on the stage musical. Fey and Lorne Michaels produced, with Jeff Richmond, Nell Benjamin, Eric Gurian, Erin David, and Pamela Thur executive producing.
“New student...
The 2024 musical comedy version stars Angourie Rice as Cady Heron, Auli’i Cravalho as Janis ‘Imi’ike, Reneé Rapp as Regina George, Jaquel Spivey as Damian Hubbard, Avantika as Karen Shetty, and Bebe Wood as Gretchen Wieners. Christopher Briney is Aaron Samuels, Jenna Fischer is Ms. Heron, Busy Philipps is Mrs. George, Ashley Park is Madame Park, Tina Fey is Ms. Norbury, and Tim Meadows is Mr. Duvall.
Samantha Jayne and Arturo Perez Jr. directed from a screenplay by Tina Fey, based on the stage musical. Fey and Lorne Michaels produced, with Jeff Richmond, Nell Benjamin, Eric Gurian, Erin David, and Pamela Thur executive producing.
“New student...
- 12/13/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
HollyShorts and Goldfinch hosted several Oscar contenders in the short film categories witha special screening in London last week. Directors were on-hand to introduce their films and talk about their work. The night featured shorts from both blazing newcomers and Oscar-winning filmmakers flexing their muscles once more.
Beth Park‘s “Wild Animal” screened for the first time after only being completed the day before. The short depicted a woman suffering disorientation, paranoia, confusion, and loss of identity in this smart exploration of new motherhood. Park called the film “a journey of a lifetime” and said that the film would never have been made without the sense of team spirit found in her first short.
Misan Harriman‘s short film — Netflix’s “The After” — was up next. Harriman is best known for his work as a photographer and has photographed many high-profile celebrities including Steve McQueen and Liam Neeson. He turned...
Beth Park‘s “Wild Animal” screened for the first time after only being completed the day before. The short depicted a woman suffering disorientation, paranoia, confusion, and loss of identity in this smart exploration of new motherhood. Park called the film “a journey of a lifetime” and said that the film would never have been made without the sense of team spirit found in her first short.
Misan Harriman‘s short film — Netflix’s “The After” — was up next. Harriman is best known for his work as a photographer and has photographed many high-profile celebrities including Steve McQueen and Liam Neeson. He turned...
- 12/12/2023
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
We’ve arrived at the Quantum Leap midseason finale with season two episode eight. “Nomad,” which finds Ben leaping into a spy, airs on NBC on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 8pm Et/Pt.
Raymond Lee leads the cast as Ben Song, Caitlin Bassett stars as Addison Augustine, and Ernie Hudson returns as Herbert “Magic” Williams. Mason Alexander Park plays Ian Wright, Nanrisa Lee stars as Jenn Chou, Eliza Taylor is Hannah Carson, and Peter Gadiot is Tom Westfall.
“Nomad” Plot: When Ben leaps as far as Egypt into an undercover CIA agent caught in a dangerous game of international espionage, he must move quickly to save a woman’s life.
Raymond Lee as Dr. Ben Song and Caitlin Bassett as Addison in ‘Quantum Leap’ season 2 episode 8 (Photo by: NBC)
The Plot, Courtesy of NBC:
It’s been nearly 30 years since Dr. Sam Beckett stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator and vanished.
Raymond Lee leads the cast as Ben Song, Caitlin Bassett stars as Addison Augustine, and Ernie Hudson returns as Herbert “Magic” Williams. Mason Alexander Park plays Ian Wright, Nanrisa Lee stars as Jenn Chou, Eliza Taylor is Hannah Carson, and Peter Gadiot is Tom Westfall.
“Nomad” Plot: When Ben leaps as far as Egypt into an undercover CIA agent caught in a dangerous game of international espionage, he must move quickly to save a woman’s life.
Raymond Lee as Dr. Ben Song and Caitlin Bassett as Addison in ‘Quantum Leap’ season 2 episode 8 (Photo by: NBC)
The Plot, Courtesy of NBC:
It’s been nearly 30 years since Dr. Sam Beckett stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator and vanished.
- 12/12/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Marvel Studios is back with its first new movie since “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” and, should the release schedule hold, its last new movie until the third “Deadpool,” which doesn’t come out until next July.
This being a Marvel movie, there are characters old and new to keep track of, as our heroes jet across the galaxy in an attempt to thwart a massive threat to our world and countless others.
Here’s a complete cast and character guide for “The Marvels.” The only folks we have left out are the ones you definitely don’t want spoiled.
Marvel Studios Brie Larson as Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel
Carol Danvers is a former test pilot turned superhero, whose origins were traced in “Captain Marvel” and who was last seen in 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame,” lending a hand in what is now canonically referred to as the Battle of Earth.
This being a Marvel movie, there are characters old and new to keep track of, as our heroes jet across the galaxy in an attempt to thwart a massive threat to our world and countless others.
Here’s a complete cast and character guide for “The Marvels.” The only folks we have left out are the ones you definitely don’t want spoiled.
Marvel Studios Brie Larson as Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel
Carol Danvers is a former test pilot turned superhero, whose origins were traced in “Captain Marvel” and who was last seen in 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame,” lending a hand in what is now canonically referred to as the Battle of Earth.
- 11/10/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Park Seo-joon has a brief role in the new movie The Marvels and it marks his Hollywood debut!
The 34-year-old actor is already one of the biggest stars in South Korea and now he’s playing the role of Prince Yan in the latest Marvel movie.
So, why is he such a big star?
Keep reading to find out more…
Park has his big breakout roles in the 2015 television shows Kill Me, Heal Me and She Was Pretty.
He also had a brief role in the Oscar-winning movie Parasite as Ki-woo’s friend Min-hyuk.
Director Nia DaCosta said that she wanted to cast Park in the movie after loving his work in the series Itaewon Class. “When I was younger, I was really into Korean dramas and Korean films, and I fell in love with Korean pop culture,” she said, via Newsweek.
Prince Yan is a small, but impactful character in the movie.
The 34-year-old actor is already one of the biggest stars in South Korea and now he’s playing the role of Prince Yan in the latest Marvel movie.
So, why is he such a big star?
Keep reading to find out more…
Park has his big breakout roles in the 2015 television shows Kill Me, Heal Me and She Was Pretty.
He also had a brief role in the Oscar-winning movie Parasite as Ki-woo’s friend Min-hyuk.
Director Nia DaCosta said that she wanted to cast Park in the movie after loving his work in the series Itaewon Class. “When I was younger, I was really into Korean dramas and Korean films, and I fell in love with Korean pop culture,” she said, via Newsweek.
Prince Yan is a small, but impactful character in the movie.
- 11/10/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The latest episode of Paramount+’s “Frasier,” entitled “Blind Date,” followed as Kelsey Grammer’s titular character competed with his son Freddy (Jack Cutmore-Scott) for the affections of a woman named June (June Diane Raphael) in a 22-page-long scene.
Director Kelly Park told TheWrap that filming the sequence was “one of the highlights” of her career.
“It really allowed me to prove to myself that I am a technical director,” she said. “Kelsey Grammer was wonderful because he collaborated with me and was with me all the way. It was really divine… they just let me play, let me create, and allowed me to delve into what Frasier used to be and bring it back home.”
But directing a multi-camera comedy in front of a live studio audience is no easy feat.
“In the multi-cam world, traditionally what we do is we have two days of taping. There’s a...
Director Kelly Park told TheWrap that filming the sequence was “one of the highlights” of her career.
“It really allowed me to prove to myself that I am a technical director,” she said. “Kelsey Grammer was wonderful because he collaborated with me and was with me all the way. It was really divine… they just let me play, let me create, and allowed me to delve into what Frasier used to be and bring it back home.”
But directing a multi-camera comedy in front of a live studio audience is no easy feat.
“In the multi-cam world, traditionally what we do is we have two days of taping. There’s a...
- 11/9/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Seven years after her skillful debut Park, which played Toronto and San Sebastian, where it won the New Directors Award, Greek filmmaker Sofia Exarchou has returned with her sophomore outing.
Animal, which Exarchou directed from a screenplay she also penned, follows a group of young seasonal performers who provide entertainment at one of Greece’s many all-inclusive island resorts. Kalia (Dimitra Vlagopoulou), returning for her ninth year on the resort, is the leader of the pack, but she’s starting to crack. As the summer intensifies and the work pressure builds up, their nights become violent, and Kalia’s struggle is revealed. But when the spotlights turn on again, the show must go on.
The pic debuted in competition at Locarno, where Vlagopoulou took the Pardo Award for Best Performance. Since then, Animal has been one of the year’s buzziest arthouse titles, screening across the festival circuit and picking up awards.
Animal, which Exarchou directed from a screenplay she also penned, follows a group of young seasonal performers who provide entertainment at one of Greece’s many all-inclusive island resorts. Kalia (Dimitra Vlagopoulou), returning for her ninth year on the resort, is the leader of the pack, but she’s starting to crack. As the summer intensifies and the work pressure builds up, their nights become violent, and Kalia’s struggle is revealed. But when the spotlights turn on again, the show must go on.
The pic debuted in competition at Locarno, where Vlagopoulou took the Pardo Award for Best Performance. Since then, Animal has been one of the year’s buzziest arthouse titles, screening across the festival circuit and picking up awards.
- 11/5/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Daily Dose of Sunshine is a South Korean series created by Jq Lee, Lee Nam-kyu, and Lee Ra-ha. It stars Park Bo-young.
Do you enjoy hospital shows? Well, you’re in luck because “Daily Dose of Sunshine” is a series in the style of “Emergency”, but with a very different comedic twist. It’s a truly amusing series with a completely charming protagonist who brings a smile, friendliness, and patient-centered approach to her role, adding a touch of happiness to their lives.
And ours too.
Daily Dose of Sunshine About the Series
It boasts quality writing and offers a fresh perspective on the typical hospital dramas from the 80s. Primarily a comedy, it delves into the psychiatric ward of a Korean hospital. While it includes the lives of doctors, nurses, and patients, they all strive to help one another.
The standout is Nurse Jung Da-eun, played by the lovely Park Bo-young,...
Do you enjoy hospital shows? Well, you’re in luck because “Daily Dose of Sunshine” is a series in the style of “Emergency”, but with a very different comedic twist. It’s a truly amusing series with a completely charming protagonist who brings a smile, friendliness, and patient-centered approach to her role, adding a touch of happiness to their lives.
And ours too.
Daily Dose of Sunshine About the Series
It boasts quality writing and offers a fresh perspective on the typical hospital dramas from the 80s. Primarily a comedy, it delves into the psychiatric ward of a Korean hospital. While it includes the lives of doctors, nurses, and patients, they all strive to help one another.
The standout is Nurse Jung Da-eun, played by the lovely Park Bo-young,...
- 11/3/2023
- by Veronica Loop
- Martin Cid - TV
Park Bo-young (박보영) is a highly acclaimed South Korean actress known for her versatile acting skills and captivating performances. With a career spanning over a decade, Park has established herself as one of the industry’s most talented and sought-after actresses.
Born on February 12, 1990, Park made her debut in 2006 with a supporting role in the popular television series, Secret Campus. Although initially playing minor roles in television, her breakthrough came in 2008 with the comedy film, Scandal Makers, where she portrayed a single teen mom reconnecting with her celebrity father. The film’s success propelled Park into the spotlight and showcased her exceptional talent and charm.
In 2012, Park made a remarkable comeback with the fantasy romance film, A Werewolf Boy, which became one of the most successful Korean melodramas in history. This film not only solidified her position as a leading lady but also demonstrated her ability to bring depth and emotion to her characters.
Born on February 12, 1990, Park made her debut in 2006 with a supporting role in the popular television series, Secret Campus. Although initially playing minor roles in television, her breakthrough came in 2008 with the comedy film, Scandal Makers, where she portrayed a single teen mom reconnecting with her celebrity father. The film’s success propelled Park into the spotlight and showcased her exceptional talent and charm.
In 2012, Park made a remarkable comeback with the fantasy romance film, A Werewolf Boy, which became one of the most successful Korean melodramas in history. This film not only solidified her position as a leading lady but also demonstrated her ability to bring depth and emotion to her characters.
- 11/3/2023
- by Movies Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
The two major elements that set this sequel series apart from its predecessor are its ensemble cast and their thoroughly nuanced backstories.
Those pieces have never shone as brightly as on Quantum Leap Season 2 Episode 5.
We've known since the premiere that circumstances have changed in Magic's life, but we learn so much more about the calm and steady project leader here. It's quite remarkable, and Ernie Hudson's performance is riveting.
It shouldn't come as a surprise that Magic would jump in as hologuide with Addison benched.
Magic has always felt responsible for Ben's leap, even though no one except Ben and Janis knew about it before it happened. However, since Magic restarted the program, he indirectly created the circumstances that separated Ben from Addison.
Furthermore, with Al gone, Magic remains the closest connection to Sam Beckett at HQ, having hosted Sam when Sam leaped into the Vietnam War to save his brother,...
Those pieces have never shone as brightly as on Quantum Leap Season 2 Episode 5.
We've known since the premiere that circumstances have changed in Magic's life, but we learn so much more about the calm and steady project leader here. It's quite remarkable, and Ernie Hudson's performance is riveting.
It shouldn't come as a surprise that Magic would jump in as hologuide with Addison benched.
Magic has always felt responsible for Ben's leap, even though no one except Ben and Janis knew about it before it happened. However, since Magic restarted the program, he indirectly created the circumstances that separated Ben from Addison.
Furthermore, with Al gone, Magic remains the closest connection to Sam Beckett at HQ, having hosted Sam when Sam leaped into the Vietnam War to save his brother,...
- 11/2/2023
- by Diana Keng
- TVfanatic
Randall Park is a talented actor with impressive performances in film and television. Born to Korean immigrants in Los Angeles on March 23, 1974, Park’s passion for acting was borne while he was at the University of California, Los Angeles. Yet, it was not until he was 29 that he made his on-screen debut. Besides being a fantastic actor, Park is a comedian, writer, director, and producer. These talents have helped him uniquely breathe life into his film and television roles. Since his professional debut in 2003, Park has starred in over 170 film and television roles. Although mostly playing...
- 10/31/2023
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
Castaway Diva is a new South Korean series directed by Oh Choong Hwan. It stars Park Eun-bin and Chae Jong-hyeop.
As you may already know, K-pop ignites passions, and “Castaway Diva” has a storyline that takes us through the most innocent paths of love, starting from this popular music, as well as darker paths.
Both of them manage to escape reality to learn to coexist beyond this world in a shipwreck.
A series that premieres this Saturday on Netflix and comes to us from the homeland of K-pop.
It will surely have many fans in its country of origin and, like its brilliant music, it will transcend borders thanks to Netflix.
Both protagonists deserve it with their charm and youth.
Castaway Diva The Cast Park Eun-bin Kim Hyo-jin Chae Jong-hyeop Cha Hak-yeon
Kim Joo-heon
Lee Re
Bae Gang-hee
Shin Joo-hyup
Lee Seung-joon...
As you may already know, K-pop ignites passions, and “Castaway Diva” has a storyline that takes us through the most innocent paths of love, starting from this popular music, as well as darker paths.
Both of them manage to escape reality to learn to coexist beyond this world in a shipwreck.
A series that premieres this Saturday on Netflix and comes to us from the homeland of K-pop.
It will surely have many fans in its country of origin and, like its brilliant music, it will transcend borders thanks to Netflix.
Both protagonists deserve it with their charm and youth.
Castaway Diva The Cast Park Eun-bin Kim Hyo-jin Chae Jong-hyeop Cha Hak-yeon
Kim Joo-heon
Lee Re
Bae Gang-hee
Shin Joo-hyup
Lee Seung-joon...
- 10/28/2023
- by TV Shows Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid - TV
The 100‘s Eliza Taylor makes her first appearance as Hannah Carson on NBC’s Quantum Leap season two episode three. “Closure Encounters” is set to air on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 8pm Et/Pt.
Raymond Lee leads the cast as Ben Song, Caitlin Bassett stars as Addison Augustine, and Ernie Hudson returns as Herbert “Magic” Williams. Mason Alexander Park plays Ian Wright, Nanrisa Lee stars as Jenn Chou, Eliza Taylor is Hannah Carson, and Peter Gadiot is Tom Westfall.
Episode three guest stars include Alison Thornton as Carrie Baker, Ashlee Grubbs as Melanie, Louis Herthum as Sheriff Woodrow Morgan, and William DeVry as General Austin Murray.
“Closure Encounters” Plot: Now a government agent, Ben investigates unexplained extraterrestrial activity. After a mysterious incident in New Mexico, two young girls’ lives are on the line. Ben meets Hannah Carson (Taylor), who may be more than she appears.
Raymond Lee as Dr. Ben Song...
Raymond Lee leads the cast as Ben Song, Caitlin Bassett stars as Addison Augustine, and Ernie Hudson returns as Herbert “Magic” Williams. Mason Alexander Park plays Ian Wright, Nanrisa Lee stars as Jenn Chou, Eliza Taylor is Hannah Carson, and Peter Gadiot is Tom Westfall.
Episode three guest stars include Alison Thornton as Carrie Baker, Ashlee Grubbs as Melanie, Louis Herthum as Sheriff Woodrow Morgan, and William DeVry as General Austin Murray.
“Closure Encounters” Plot: Now a government agent, Ben investigates unexplained extraterrestrial activity. After a mysterious incident in New Mexico, two young girls’ lives are on the line. Ben meets Hannah Carson (Taylor), who may be more than she appears.
Raymond Lee as Dr. Ben Song...
- 10/14/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Park Chan-wook's revenge thriller "Oldboy" celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. In commemoration, the film was remastered and theatrically distributed this past August by Neon. If you missed this beautiful restoration in theaters, fear not: Neon has announced it is releasing a limited edition 4K Blu-ray of "Oldboy," scheduled for release on December 12, 2023.
"Oldboy" is based on a manga by Garon Tsuchiya and Nobuaki Minegishi. The film adaptation transposes the setting from Japan to South Korea, but retains the core premise. Boorish businessman Oh Dae-su (Choi Min-sik) is abducted and held in a locked room for 15 years. Freed one day out of the blue, Oh Dae-su makes it his mission to find out who imprisoned him -- and why. But by the end of his journey, he wishes that he'd stayed locked up.
Co-written by Park, Hwang Jo-yun, and Lim Jun-hyung, "Oldboy" is the second chapter of the director's...
"Oldboy" is based on a manga by Garon Tsuchiya and Nobuaki Minegishi. The film adaptation transposes the setting from Japan to South Korea, but retains the core premise. Boorish businessman Oh Dae-su (Choi Min-sik) is abducted and held in a locked room for 15 years. Freed one day out of the blue, Oh Dae-su makes it his mission to find out who imprisoned him -- and why. But by the end of his journey, he wishes that he'd stayed locked up.
Co-written by Park, Hwang Jo-yun, and Lim Jun-hyung, "Oldboy" is the second chapter of the director's...
- 10/12/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
The Indonesian film industry is poised to spread its wings globally as the country’s filmmaking boom is the subject of a focus at the Busan International Film Festival.
Films from the country now routinely get selected and win prizes at major international festivals. The local market in Indonesia, which has the fourth-largest population in the world with 277 million, is rapidly expanding with homegrown productions accounting for a significant share. Indonesia is also bolstering its cultural policies that include an annual $13 million international co-production grant. Featured at Busan this year are 15 features, shorts and series.
The festival has been inviting Indonesian films since 1996. In 2004, the late Kim Ji-seok, after whom one of the festival’s top awards is named now, curated a program titled ‘Garin [Nugroho] and the Next Generation: New Possibility of Indonesian Cinema.’ “I realized that the next generation is already visible, but overlooked,” festival programmer Park Sungho told Variety.
Films from the country now routinely get selected and win prizes at major international festivals. The local market in Indonesia, which has the fourth-largest population in the world with 277 million, is rapidly expanding with homegrown productions accounting for a significant share. Indonesia is also bolstering its cultural policies that include an annual $13 million international co-production grant. Featured at Busan this year are 15 features, shorts and series.
The festival has been inviting Indonesian films since 1996. In 2004, the late Kim Ji-seok, after whom one of the festival’s top awards is named now, curated a program titled ‘Garin [Nugroho] and the Next Generation: New Possibility of Indonesian Cinema.’ “I realized that the next generation is already visible, but overlooked,” festival programmer Park Sungho told Variety.
- 10/9/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
NBC’s Quantum Leap season two kicked off with an episode that revealed three years have passed and Ben’s been presumed dead. Plus, the Quantum Leap project has been shut down for a year. Wow! Season two episode two, “Ben & Teller,” will find Ben dealing with these developments.
Episode two will air on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 8pm Et/Pt. New Amsterdam‘s Janet Montgomery guest stars.
Raymond Lee leads the cast as Ben Song, Caitlin Bassett stars as Addison Augustine, and Ernie Hudson returns as Herbert “Magic” Williams. Mason Alexander Park plays Ian Wright and Nanrisa Lee is back as Jenn Chou. New season two regulars include Eliza Taylor (The 100) and Peter Gadiot (Yellowjackets) as Hannah Carson and Tom Westfall, respectively.
“Ben & Teller” Plot: Ben takes on the role of a bank teller in the wrong place at the wrong time during a dangerous armed robbery. Addison, Magic, Ian...
Episode two will air on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 8pm Et/Pt. New Amsterdam‘s Janet Montgomery guest stars.
Raymond Lee leads the cast as Ben Song, Caitlin Bassett stars as Addison Augustine, and Ernie Hudson returns as Herbert “Magic” Williams. Mason Alexander Park plays Ian Wright and Nanrisa Lee is back as Jenn Chou. New season two regulars include Eliza Taylor (The 100) and Peter Gadiot (Yellowjackets) as Hannah Carson and Tom Westfall, respectively.
“Ben & Teller” Plot: Ben takes on the role of a bank teller in the wrong place at the wrong time during a dangerous armed robbery. Addison, Magic, Ian...
- 10/5/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
After an episode such as this, it's a severe disappointment that this is likely the first of the final ten episodes of Magnum P.I.
Most characters got their time in the sun on Magnum P.I. Season 5 Episode 11.
And it set up things splendidly for the final stretch, should that indeed be the case.
That begins with Thomas and Juliet. After all, they've been an intriguing couple during the first half of Magnum P.I. Season 5, ever since they stopped fighting their feelings for each other.
It was simple to tell something was amiss with Higgins when she was the one who showed up late for a client meeting. Usually, it's Thomas who gets distracted along the way.
Magnum got suspicious because this was out of character for her, and she was incredibly secretive. Juliet always has played things close to the vest. It's the ex-spy in her. But this was next-level caginess.
Most characters got their time in the sun on Magnum P.I. Season 5 Episode 11.
And it set up things splendidly for the final stretch, should that indeed be the case.
That begins with Thomas and Juliet. After all, they've been an intriguing couple during the first half of Magnum P.I. Season 5, ever since they stopped fighting their feelings for each other.
It was simple to tell something was amiss with Higgins when she was the one who showed up late for a client meeting. Usually, it's Thomas who gets distracted along the way.
Magnum got suspicious because this was out of character for her, and she was incredibly secretive. Juliet always has played things close to the vest. It's the ex-spy in her. But this was next-level caginess.
- 10/5/2023
- by Dale McGarrigle
- TVfanatic
Hong Kong star Chow Yun-fat receives Asian Filmmaker of the Year award.
A raft of star actors and directors from across Asia helped open the 28th Busan International Film Festival tonight (October 4), led by Hong Kong film icon Chow Yun-fat.
The acclaimed star of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and The Killer took to the stage at the festival in South Korea to accept the honorary Asian Filmmaker of the Year award.
Speaking to a packed audience at the outdoor theatre of the Busan Cinema Center, Chow said: “It’s been exactly 50 years since I started my career as an actor.
A raft of star actors and directors from across Asia helped open the 28th Busan International Film Festival tonight (October 4), led by Hong Kong film icon Chow Yun-fat.
The acclaimed star of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and The Killer took to the stage at the festival in South Korea to accept the honorary Asian Filmmaker of the Year award.
Speaking to a packed audience at the outdoor theatre of the Busan Cinema Center, Chow said: “It’s been exactly 50 years since I started my career as an actor.
- 10/4/2023
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
Busan’s industry platform, Asian Contents & Film Market (Acfm), is a marketplace where sales agents set up their stalls to sell projects in development and completed films. But increasingly, it’s also becoming a place where producers can find the stories and other source material they need to bring those films and series to life.
Last year, Acfm launched the Busan Story Market, a more user-friendly moniker for the various strands of the market that present works available for adaptation and remake. The initiative was a hit with industry participants and this year has been adjusted further to include a greater number of early stage IPs.
“The feedback we received last year is that the industry hoped to discover more original works, rather than material that has already been adapted, including stories that have yet to be published,” explains Acfm general manager Seri Park.
“We didn’t necessarily intend it,...
Last year, Acfm launched the Busan Story Market, a more user-friendly moniker for the various strands of the market that present works available for adaptation and remake. The initiative was a hit with industry participants and this year has been adjusted further to include a greater number of early stage IPs.
“The feedback we received last year is that the industry hoped to discover more original works, rather than material that has already been adapted, including stories that have yet to be published,” explains Acfm general manager Seri Park.
“We didn’t necessarily intend it,...
- 10/3/2023
- by Liz Shackleton
- Deadline Film + TV
The popular K-Drama Behind Your Touch has finally concluded its story with its sixteenth and final episode. So, let’s talk about what happened in today’s episode with a summary of the events that occurred and an explanation of the ending.
The final episode of Behind Your Touch picks up right where the last episode ended with Mr. Park in custody telling Dr. Bong and Detective Jang that he has Ok-hee is in his captivity, and if they don’t let him go she will die.
At the beginning of the final episode, we see Dr. Bong kidnapping Mr. Park at knifepoint in the police station. So, that she can find out where Ok-hee is being held. After Mr. Park, Dr. Bong, and Detective Jang get out of the police station we find out that Dr. Bong and Detective Jang were faking before and both of them just wanted to find Ok-hee.
The final episode of Behind Your Touch picks up right where the last episode ended with Mr. Park in custody telling Dr. Bong and Detective Jang that he has Ok-hee is in his captivity, and if they don’t let him go she will die.
At the beginning of the final episode, we see Dr. Bong kidnapping Mr. Park at knifepoint in the police station. So, that she can find out where Ok-hee is being held. After Mr. Park, Dr. Bong, and Detective Jang get out of the police station we find out that Dr. Bong and Detective Jang were faking before and both of them just wanted to find Ok-hee.
- 10/1/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Spoiler for Behind Your Touch Episode 15
Behind Your Touch is finally here with its second last episode and we finally know who the killer is. Episode 15 of the Korean series premiered on September 30, with the final episode coming on October 1. So, let’s talk about what happened in today’s episode with an episode summary and ending explained.
Episode 15 begins right where the last episode ended with Dr. Bong thinking that Seon-Woo was the real killer after she saw the murder weapon in his toolbox. As she runs away from Seon-Woo, he follows her but before he can catch up to her she runs into the real killer, who is wearing a raincoat.
The killer kills Seon-Woo while Dr. Bong hides and calls the police. When the police detective from the Crime Branch gets to the crime scene, he asks Dr. Bong to come with him but they are interrupted by Detective Jang.
Behind Your Touch is finally here with its second last episode and we finally know who the killer is. Episode 15 of the Korean series premiered on September 30, with the final episode coming on October 1. So, let’s talk about what happened in today’s episode with an episode summary and ending explained.
Episode 15 begins right where the last episode ended with Dr. Bong thinking that Seon-Woo was the real killer after she saw the murder weapon in his toolbox. As she runs away from Seon-Woo, he follows her but before he can catch up to her she runs into the real killer, who is wearing a raincoat.
The killer kills Seon-Woo while Dr. Bong hides and calls the police. When the police detective from the Crime Branch gets to the crime scene, he asks Dr. Bong to come with him but they are interrupted by Detective Jang.
- 9/30/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
For two decades, Mark Harmon was the bedrock of NCIS, playing the iconic role of Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs. But as it turns out, the veteran actor had been contemplating his exit for years, leaving fans and showrunners on the edge of their seats.
When Harmon finally stepped away in 2021, the impact resonated within the series and among its massive following.
Mark Harmon’s exit worried ‘NCIS’ executive producers
For a remarkable twenty years, Harmon portrayed the central character, Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, making him the cornerstone of the NCIS franchise.
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the show’s executive producer, Charles Floyd Johnson, confessed that the prospect of Harmon leaving filled the production team with apprehension. They believed that his exit would likely mark the demise of the series.
Johnson highlighted Harmon’s commitment, noting he consistently showed up at the break of dawn for almost...
When Harmon finally stepped away in 2021, the impact resonated within the series and among its massive following.
Mark Harmon’s exit worried ‘NCIS’ executive producers
For a remarkable twenty years, Harmon portrayed the central character, Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, making him the cornerstone of the NCIS franchise.
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the show’s executive producer, Charles Floyd Johnson, confessed that the prospect of Harmon leaving filled the production team with apprehension. They believed that his exit would likely mark the demise of the series.
Johnson highlighted Harmon’s commitment, noting he consistently showed up at the break of dawn for almost...
- 9/29/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Moving (무빙), a South Korean drama about superpowered teens and the superpowered parents trying to protect them, made headlines last month when it became Disney+ and Hulu’s most-watched K-drama of all time. In Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, Moving has become the streamers’ most-watched series, full stop — yes, it beat out series that hail from the Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universes. The series is not only distributed but also produced by Disney, and the media conglomerate invested a hefty chunk of change to make the multi-generational superhero saga fly.
- 9/22/2023
- by Kayti Burt
- Rollingstone.com
The curtain has come down on Disney’s answer to Squid Game, the smash-hit Korea YA superhero drama Moving. After becoming Disney+ and Hulu’s most-watched Korean drama of all time after just seven days of release, the series released its three-part season finale on Wednesday.
Moving is an adaptation of a popular webtoon created by the influential Korean graphic artist Kang Full, whose works have been adapted into numerous Korean films. In his series-writing debut, Kang wrote the screenplay for every one of Moving’s episodes. The show stars some of the biggest names in Korean film and TV, including Ryu Seung-ryong (Miracle in Cell No. 7), Han Hyo-joo (20th Century Girl) and Zo In-sung (Smugglers) in his long-awaited return to the drama series format. All episodes of Moving’s first season were directed by Park In-je, best known for helming Netflix’s hit Korean zombie series Kingdom.
Moving...
Moving is an adaptation of a popular webtoon created by the influential Korean graphic artist Kang Full, whose works have been adapted into numerous Korean films. In his series-writing debut, Kang wrote the screenplay for every one of Moving’s episodes. The show stars some of the biggest names in Korean film and TV, including Ryu Seung-ryong (Miracle in Cell No. 7), Han Hyo-joo (20th Century Girl) and Zo In-sung (Smugglers) in his long-awaited return to the drama series format. All episodes of Moving’s first season were directed by Park In-je, best known for helming Netflix’s hit Korean zombie series Kingdom.
Moving...
- 9/22/2023
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The murder-mystery renaissance really is in full effect right now. The likes of Only Murders In The Building, Poker Face, and Apple TV’s The Afterparty have been making armchair detectives of us all on the telly side of things, but it’s the big screen sleuthing boom that’s had genre fans flocking to the multiplexes with their magnifying glasses and (presumably) deerstalkers most recently. With whodunnits as wildly varied as Park Chan-wook’s sensual Decision To Leave, the superbly silly See How They Run, Rian Johnson_ – which leans hard into the ‘D’ of DC Comics – on offer, it’s not exactly hard to see why, either.
Now, as we prepare to take enough champagne to fill the, erm, canals of Venice with us to see Kenneth Branagh_, we at Empire HQ have put our tan raincoats on and launched an investigation into the very best the genre has to offer.
Now, as we prepare to take enough champagne to fill the, erm, canals of Venice with us to see Kenneth Branagh_, we at Empire HQ have put our tan raincoats on and launched an investigation into the very best the genre has to offer.
- 9/15/2023
- by Jordan King, James White, Beth Webb, Sophie Butcher, Nick de Semlyen
- Empire - Movies
Stars: James Duval, Shawn C. Phillips, Lauren Francesca, Lisa Wilcox, Tom Sizemore, Kelly Lynn Reiter, Robert Lasardo, Lorelei Linklater, Sadie Katz, Eva Hamilton | Written by Shawn C. Phillips | Directed by Lauren Francesca, Shawn C. Phillips
Woods Witch begins with the standard found footage title card telling us that what we are about to see is real and compiled from footage “found in the Allensville Woods along with online footage and police bodycam footage”. It also, in the style of classic exploitation films, promises that it contains “some of the most bizarre, disgusting and disturbing images ever put on screen.”
That footage begins with video of Garrett Gaspar who briefly attempts a bizarre French accent before a ghostly something or other attacks him. Cut to video from Jonah whose name is misspelled Johna in the channel’s name, and Jocelyn two aspiring influencers.
They desperately need to attract viewers and after...
Woods Witch begins with the standard found footage title card telling us that what we are about to see is real and compiled from footage “found in the Allensville Woods along with online footage and police bodycam footage”. It also, in the style of classic exploitation films, promises that it contains “some of the most bizarre, disgusting and disturbing images ever put on screen.”
That footage begins with video of Garrett Gaspar who briefly attempts a bizarre French accent before a ghostly something or other attacks him. Cut to video from Jonah whose name is misspelled Johna in the channel’s name, and Jocelyn two aspiring influencers.
They desperately need to attract viewers and after...
- 9/13/2023
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
San Francisco, Sep 12 (Ians) Researchers unveiled a potential new treatment that may improve multiple polycystic ovary syndrome (Pcos) symptoms by regulating body systems and reducing inflammation.
Pcos is a pervasive endocrine disorder that affects millions of women globally, impacting their hormonal balance, fertility and overall well-being. It is difficult to treat, with widely varying symptoms and mysterious, complex underlying causes.
The result of the new study, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, promises a novel therapeutic approach that uses mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs), also known as exosomes: tiny, free-floating packages of molecules released by stem cells.
“Current Pcos treatments merely address the symptoms, and the most common treatments — oral contraceptives — do not address patients’ struggles with infertility,” said Hang-Soo Park, PhD, staff scientist at University of Chicago in the US.
“Our approach represents a paradigm shift from symptom management to treating the underlying causes. We hope this will prove...
Pcos is a pervasive endocrine disorder that affects millions of women globally, impacting their hormonal balance, fertility and overall well-being. It is difficult to treat, with widely varying symptoms and mysterious, complex underlying causes.
The result of the new study, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, promises a novel therapeutic approach that uses mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs), also known as exosomes: tiny, free-floating packages of molecules released by stem cells.
“Current Pcos treatments merely address the symptoms, and the most common treatments — oral contraceptives — do not address patients’ struggles with infertility,” said Hang-Soo Park, PhD, staff scientist at University of Chicago in the US.
“Our approach represents a paradigm shift from symptom management to treating the underlying causes. We hope this will prove...
- 9/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
NBC’s popular primetime sci-fi drama Quantum Leap returns for season two with an episode that features Manifest‘s Melissa Roxburgh and Midnight, Texas‘s Francois Arnaud. Season two episode one, “This Took Too Long!,” airs on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 in the earlier time slot of 8pm Et/Pt.
Raymond Lee leads the cast as Ben Song, Caitlin Bassett stars as Addison Augustine, and Ernie Hudson returns as Herbert “Magic” Williams. Mason Alexander Park plays Ian Wright and Nanrisa Lee is back as Jenn Chou. New season two regulars include include Eliza Taylor (The 100) and Peter Gadiot (Yellowjackets) as Hannah Carson and Tom Westfall, respectively.
NBC describes Hannah as a “complex young woman, who may be more than she appears.” Tom Westfall is, per the network, a former special forces soldier and a high-ranking US Army Officer in the realm of Army Intelligence. Tom’s described as “thoughtful, centered, a...
Raymond Lee leads the cast as Ben Song, Caitlin Bassett stars as Addison Augustine, and Ernie Hudson returns as Herbert “Magic” Williams. Mason Alexander Park plays Ian Wright and Nanrisa Lee is back as Jenn Chou. New season two regulars include include Eliza Taylor (The 100) and Peter Gadiot (Yellowjackets) as Hannah Carson and Tom Westfall, respectively.
NBC describes Hannah as a “complex young woman, who may be more than she appears.” Tom Westfall is, per the network, a former special forces soldier and a high-ranking US Army Officer in the realm of Army Intelligence. Tom’s described as “thoughtful, centered, a...
- 9/10/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
At the eleventh hour, the Los Angeles City Council approved a motion to save Marilyn Monroe’s former LA-area home from demolition for now, declaring it a historic cultural monument.
The 12-0 vote came Friday in the emergency motion introduced by Councilwoman Traci Park, whose 11th District includes Monroe’s former Brentwood home.
“Unfortunately, the Department of Building and Safety issued a demolition permit before my team and I could fully intervene and get this issue resolved,” Park said in a news conference on Friday.
Park said the house was sold in July and the new owners recently filed a request to have it demolished.
Following the vote, the Department of Building and Safety issued an official notice to “stop construction,” as well a “notice of intent to revoke” the permit for the demolition of Monroe’s home.
“Under the Cultural Heritage Ordinance, this action immediately triggers a temporary stay...
The 12-0 vote came Friday in the emergency motion introduced by Councilwoman Traci Park, whose 11th District includes Monroe’s former Brentwood home.
“Unfortunately, the Department of Building and Safety issued a demolition permit before my team and I could fully intervene and get this issue resolved,” Park said in a news conference on Friday.
Park said the house was sold in July and the new owners recently filed a request to have it demolished.
Following the vote, the Department of Building and Safety issued an official notice to “stop construction,” as well a “notice of intent to revoke” the permit for the demolition of Monroe’s home.
“Under the Cultural Heritage Ordinance, this action immediately triggers a temporary stay...
- 9/10/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The character of Roberto, the homicidal robot, first appeared on the "Futurama" episode "Mother's Day", although he would become more of a star in the following season's "Insane in the Mainframe". Roberto, played by the amazing Dave Herman, was a vicious criminal often frustrated that he was programmed to be as violent as he was. He had a penchant for stabbing, and rarely spent much time outside of robot prisons and/or mental asylums. Roberto once forced Bender (John Dimaggio) and Fry (Billy West) to help him with a bank robbery, broke into Planet Express to take the main characters hostage, and escaped from an asylum by wearing the robotic skin of his doctor. "Don't call me crazy!" he would yell, "I'm just not user-friendly!" His parole officer once ordered Roberto to get an upgrade, otherwise, he wouldn't get back his stabbin' knife.
Roberto eventually even had a catchphrase of sorts.
Roberto eventually even had a catchphrase of sorts.
- 9/10/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
From the producers of Neighbors and the co-screenwriter of Crazy Rich Asians, Joy Ride stars Ashley Park, Sherry Cola,Stephanie Hsu, and Sabrina Wu. The hilarious and unapologetically explicit story of identity and self-discovery centers on four unlikely friends who embark on a once-in-a-lifetime international adventure. When Audrey’s (Park) business trip to Asia goes sideways, she enlists the aid of Lolo (Cola), her irreverent, childhood best friend who also happens to be a hot mess; Kat (Hsu), her college friend turned Chinese soap star; and Deadeye (Wu), Lolo’s eccentric cousin. Their no-holds-barred, epic experience becomes a journey of bonding, friendship, belonging, and wild debauchery that reveals the universal truth of what it means to know and love who you are.
Joy Ride is available on Blu-ray, DVD, and VOD on September 12.
Enter for your chance to win a Blu-ray of Joy Ride, along with a wavy noodle ring from Sonia Hou Jewelry,...
Joy Ride is available on Blu-ray, DVD, and VOD on September 12.
Enter for your chance to win a Blu-ray of Joy Ride, along with a wavy noodle ring from Sonia Hou Jewelry,...
- 9/10/2023
- by Slant Staff
- Slant Magazine
Bravo released its first teaser for Married to Medicine Season 10 and the network announced the premiere date and the cast for the reality series.
Phaedra Parks, known for starring in The Real Housewives of Atlanta, is joining the show which premieres on Sunday, November 5 at 9 p.m. Et.
Returning to Married to Medicine are Dr. Jackie Walters, Dr. Simone Whitmore, Dr. Heavenly Kimes, Toya Bush Harris and Quad Webb.
Parks is not the only newly added cast member as Lateasha Lunceford joins this season as fiancée and soon-to-be wife of Dr. Gregory Lunceford. Dr. Alicia Egolum is a dentist and friend of Dr. Heavenly Kimes, also joins as a friend of the cast.
Watch the teaser of the new season of M2M in the video posted below.
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The teaser centers around Park’s major comeback to Bravo after six years.
Phaedra Parks, known for starring in The Real Housewives of Atlanta, is joining the show which premieres on Sunday, November 5 at 9 p.m. Et.
Returning to Married to Medicine are Dr. Jackie Walters, Dr. Simone Whitmore, Dr. Heavenly Kimes, Toya Bush Harris and Quad Webb.
Parks is not the only newly added cast member as Lateasha Lunceford joins this season as fiancée and soon-to-be wife of Dr. Gregory Lunceford. Dr. Alicia Egolum is a dentist and friend of Dr. Heavenly Kimes, also joins as a friend of the cast.
Watch the teaser of the new season of M2M in the video posted below.
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The teaser centers around Park’s major comeback to Bravo after six years.
- 9/9/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
The world of “Bottoms” isn’t always the most coherent (better not to apply any logic to why a high school football mascot has a felt dick); but being a teenager isn’t the most rational experience. One of the film’s great strengths is how director and co-writer Emma Seligman creates a flexible reality for the world of its perennial losers Pj (Rachel Sennott) and Josie (Ayo Edebiri). The two heroes start a self defense club in an effort to get laid, and what starts as a hilariously thin ruse culminates with in the girls punching, kicking, and pounding a rival football team to death in order to save doofy jock Jeff (Nicholas Galitzine) from sprinklers filled with pineapple juice.
“It was like ‘Scott Pilgrim’ in a John Hughes world,” said Seligman when they were a guest on IndieWire’ Filmmaker Toolkit podcast.
The climatic fight scene is a perfect...
“It was like ‘Scott Pilgrim’ in a John Hughes world,” said Seligman when they were a guest on IndieWire’ Filmmaker Toolkit podcast.
The climatic fight scene is a perfect...
- 9/9/2023
- by Sarah Shachat
- Indiewire
It's not often you get to see Park Chan-wook directing anything other than feature films, but it is not something that never happens. He has made a few short films, most prominently his segment in “Three… Extremes” and even last year's “Life is But A Dream”, effectively an advertisement of the prowess of Apple's iPhone 13 Pro. That was the second time that Park directed a short for Apple, since he also did one in 2011 called “Night Fishing”, shot entirely on the iPhone 4 and starring actress/singer Lee Jung-hyun, under the pseudonym PARKing CHANce.
What, however, is very uncommon is the director making a music video. The prolific genre director has dabbled in the format only once, way back in 2013, when he directed, once again as PARKing CHANce, the music video for “Night Fishing” actress Lee Jung-hyun's track “V”, starring Lee herself alongside Jin Goo.
What, however, is very uncommon is the director making a music video. The prolific genre director has dabbled in the format only once, way back in 2013, when he directed, once again as PARKing CHANce, the music video for “Night Fishing” actress Lee Jung-hyun's track “V”, starring Lee herself alongside Jin Goo.
- 9/9/2023
- by Rhythm Zaveri
- AsianMoviePulse
The Brentwood house where Marilyn Monore died in 1962 was saved from the wrecking ball on Friday after the L.A. City Council voted unanimously to revoke the home’s demolition order.
“We have done it! The fans spoke up and demanded action, and it worked,” the Marilyn Monroe Collective wrote in an Instagram post. “[L.A. City Council member Traci Park] requested and received approval of a notice to stop construction and a notice of intent to revoke the building permit for the demolition of Marilyn Monroe’s home.
“Yay!!! The journey does Not end here,” the post concluded.
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Councilmember Park shared a photo of herself in black dress and pearls with a Marilyn-esque hairdo, triumphantly holding up the notice to stop construction, to Facebook with the caption, “We Did It!” She submitted a request to the Council on Friday for the...
“We have done it! The fans spoke up and demanded action, and it worked,” the Marilyn Monroe Collective wrote in an Instagram post. “[L.A. City Council member Traci Park] requested and received approval of a notice to stop construction and a notice of intent to revoke the building permit for the demolition of Marilyn Monroe’s home.
“Yay!!! The journey does Not end here,” the post concluded.
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Councilmember Park shared a photo of herself in black dress and pearls with a Marilyn-esque hairdo, triumphantly holding up the notice to stop construction, to Facebook with the caption, “We Did It!” She submitted a request to the Council on Friday for the...
- 9/9/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
It can take months to recover from burnout, but Del Water Gap attempts to find healing and balance in just three-and-a-half minutes on his latest single “Quilt of Steam.” The record, which will appear on his forthcoming album I Miss You Already + I Haven’t Left Yet, out September 29, features Arlo Parks, who also served as a co-writer and understands the familiar feeling of internal and external exhaustion all too well.
“To me, this song is about coming off tour and feeling scrambled as hell and trying to find some...
“To me, this song is about coming off tour and feeling scrambled as hell and trying to find some...
- 9/5/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Netflix has released the trailer for the sequel to the 2000 stop-motion animated comedy, “Chicken Run.” The upcoming feature, titled “Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget,” is set to premiere this December.
Featuring an all-new voice cast, “Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget” follows Ginger (Thandiwe Newton), as she sets up a peaceful sanctuary far from the human world having recently escaped from the evil Tweedy farm. Finally, with the hatching of Molly (Bella Ramsey), Ginger and Rocky (Zachary Levi) seem to have their “happily ever after.” But, unknown to them, outside their peaceful world chicken-kind faces a new and terrible threat.
Newton takes over the role of Ginger from “Absolutely Fabulous” actor Julia Sawalha while Levi steps in for Mel Gibson, who voiced Rocky in the first movie. One voice actor who will be returning is Miranda Richardson (“Good Omens”), who is back as arch villain Mrs Tweedy. She will...
Featuring an all-new voice cast, “Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget” follows Ginger (Thandiwe Newton), as she sets up a peaceful sanctuary far from the human world having recently escaped from the evil Tweedy farm. Finally, with the hatching of Molly (Bella Ramsey), Ginger and Rocky (Zachary Levi) seem to have their “happily ever after.” But, unknown to them, outside their peaceful world chicken-kind faces a new and terrible threat.
Newton takes over the role of Ginger from “Absolutely Fabulous” actor Julia Sawalha while Levi steps in for Mel Gibson, who voiced Rocky in the first movie. One voice actor who will be returning is Miranda Richardson (“Good Omens”), who is back as arch villain Mrs Tweedy. She will...
- 9/5/2023
- by K.J. Yossman and Charna Flam
- Variety Film + TV
Extraordinary Host
Korean actors Lee Je Hoon and Park Eun-bin, star of “Extraordinary Attorney Woo,” are set as hosts of the opening ceremony at the Busan International Film Festival. The event will take place on the evening of Oct. 4 at the purpose-built Busan Cinema Center.
Park performed as the first cross-dressing queen in a Korean historical drama with “The King’s Affection” in 2021 and cemented her position as the lead of hit contemporary drama series “Extraordinary Attorney Woo.”
Lee emerged as a rising star with his intense performances in films such as “Bleak Night “(2011), “The Front Line” (2011) and “Architecture 101” (2012). Following that, he showcased a broad range of acting skills in various genres, as seen in films “Anarchist From Colony” (2017), “I Can Speak” (2017) and “Time to Hunt.”
The pair previously shared the screen in the 2014 drama series “Secret Door.“
The festival runs Oct. 4-13.
Mix Tape Memories
Binge, the streaming arm of Australian pay-tv group Foxtel,...
Korean actors Lee Je Hoon and Park Eun-bin, star of “Extraordinary Attorney Woo,” are set as hosts of the opening ceremony at the Busan International Film Festival. The event will take place on the evening of Oct. 4 at the purpose-built Busan Cinema Center.
Park performed as the first cross-dressing queen in a Korean historical drama with “The King’s Affection” in 2021 and cemented her position as the lead of hit contemporary drama series “Extraordinary Attorney Woo.”
Lee emerged as a rising star with his intense performances in films such as “Bleak Night “(2011), “The Front Line” (2011) and “Architecture 101” (2012). Following that, he showcased a broad range of acting skills in various genres, as seen in films “Anarchist From Colony” (2017), “I Can Speak” (2017) and “Time to Hunt.”
The pair previously shared the screen in the 2014 drama series “Secret Door.“
The festival runs Oct. 4-13.
Mix Tape Memories
Binge, the streaming arm of Australian pay-tv group Foxtel,...
- 8/28/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Seoul, Aug 27 (Ians) Ensuring compliance and ethics is taking root in the corporate culture within Samsung Group, its compliance committee chairman has said, as its management learned the lesson that it must pay a heavy price for unethical business practices.
“The culture of having a (potentially sensitive) issue reviewed by the compliance committee has been established within Samsung,” Chairman Lee Chan-hee said during an interview with Yonhap News Agency.
“I think management now believes abiding by the law is much more helpful in doing business. They paid a costly price for caving to short-sighted gain and political pressure,” he said.
Last week, the independent corporate compliance oversight committee recommended the group rejoin a business interest group that it withdrew from years ago amid a high-profile corruption scandal involving its de facto leader Lee Jae-yong and the ousted former President Park Geun-hye.
But the recommendation came with strings attached: Samsung should...
“The culture of having a (potentially sensitive) issue reviewed by the compliance committee has been established within Samsung,” Chairman Lee Chan-hee said during an interview with Yonhap News Agency.
“I think management now believes abiding by the law is much more helpful in doing business. They paid a costly price for caving to short-sighted gain and political pressure,” he said.
Last week, the independent corporate compliance oversight committee recommended the group rejoin a business interest group that it withdrew from years ago amid a high-profile corruption scandal involving its de facto leader Lee Jae-yong and the ousted former President Park Geun-hye.
But the recommendation came with strings attached: Samsung should...
- 8/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The "Star Wars" prequels changed the game for the franchise, for better and worse. For one, they interrogated the idea of the Jedi as noble warrior monks by making them misguided space cops. But it also forever changed the way we look at lightsaber fights.
The original trilogy had memorabe lightsaber duels and cool stunts, of course, but the prequels reinvented them by turning the duels from samurai-esque, Mexican stand-offs into Shaolin monk fights with elaborate acrobatics. Characters jump around, twirl, and swing their lightsabers around with great intensity. Even if the sequel trilogy didn't really do all the acrobatics, they also featured more elaborate stunts in the duels (like the fantastic throne room fight in "The Last Jedi").
Unsurprisingly, making those stunts wasn't an easy task. In the official "The Making of Star Wars, Episode I - The Phantom Menace" book by Laurent Bouzereau and Jody Duncan, stunt coordinator Nick Gillard explained that,...
The original trilogy had memorabe lightsaber duels and cool stunts, of course, but the prequels reinvented them by turning the duels from samurai-esque, Mexican stand-offs into Shaolin monk fights with elaborate acrobatics. Characters jump around, twirl, and swing their lightsabers around with great intensity. Even if the sequel trilogy didn't really do all the acrobatics, they also featured more elaborate stunts in the duels (like the fantastic throne room fight in "The Last Jedi").
Unsurprisingly, making those stunts wasn't an easy task. In the official "The Making of Star Wars, Episode I - The Phantom Menace" book by Laurent Bouzereau and Jody Duncan, stunt coordinator Nick Gillard explained that,...
- 8/26/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Seoul, Aug 24 (Ians) Samsung Electronics said on Thursday it will unveil a new, integrated food platform, which provides consumers with personalised cooking experiences, at Ifa 2023 next month.
The platform, Samsung said, is designed to make meal preparations easier and faster by offering about 160,000 recipes, tips for a healthy diet, what users can cook with the food ingredients they already have in their fridge and personalized food recommendations, among others.
The South Korean tech giant said the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Samsung Food combines and upgrades its food-related applications and functions, already embedded in Samsung kitchen gadgets, reports Yonhap news agency.
“We get to launch this new service, by integrating our food-related solutions that we’ve been building up and offering,” Park Chan-woo, head of Samsung’s Home Internet of Things Business, said at a press briefing in Seoul on Thursday. “Foods take up a significant portion of people’s daily lives.
The platform, Samsung said, is designed to make meal preparations easier and faster by offering about 160,000 recipes, tips for a healthy diet, what users can cook with the food ingredients they already have in their fridge and personalized food recommendations, among others.
The South Korean tech giant said the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Samsung Food combines and upgrades its food-related applications and functions, already embedded in Samsung kitchen gadgets, reports Yonhap news agency.
“We get to launch this new service, by integrating our food-related solutions that we’ve been building up and offering,” Park Chan-woo, head of Samsung’s Home Internet of Things Business, said at a press briefing in Seoul on Thursday. “Foods take up a significant portion of people’s daily lives.
- 8/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Seoul, Aug 24 (Ians) Samsung Electronics said on Thursday it will unveil a new, integrated food platform, which provides consumers with personalised cooking experiences, at Ifa 2023 next month. The platform, Samsung said, is designed to make meal preparations easier and faster by offering about 160,000 recipes, tips for a healthy diet, what users can cook with the food ingredients they already have in their fridge and personalized food recommendations, among others.
The South Korean tech giant said the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Samsung Food combines and upgrades its food-related applications and functions, already embedded in Samsung kitchen gadgets, reports Yonhap news agency.
“We get to launch this new service, by integrating our food-related solutions that we’ve been building up and offering,” Park Chan-woo, head of Samsung’s Home Internet of Things Business, said at a press briefing in Seoul on Thursday. “Foods take up a significant portion of people’s daily lives.
The South Korean tech giant said the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Samsung Food combines and upgrades its food-related applications and functions, already embedded in Samsung kitchen gadgets, reports Yonhap news agency.
“We get to launch this new service, by integrating our food-related solutions that we’ve been building up and offering,” Park Chan-woo, head of Samsung’s Home Internet of Things Business, said at a press briefing in Seoul on Thursday. “Foods take up a significant portion of people’s daily lives.
- 8/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
“Strays” might be the most unexpectedly uproarious comedy of the year. And it’s even more satisfying because the words “R-rated dog comedy” probably don’t instill much hope.
And yet, here we are.
It starts to make more sense when you consider that the director behind the project is Josh Greenbaum, who directed 2021’s hilarious “Barb and Star Go to Vista del Mar”. And because it stars Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx as the voice of two dogs who are on a quest (along with their dog pals voiced by Randall Park and Ilsa Fisher) to bring violent revenge to Ferrell’s former owner (Will Forte).
As to how Greenbaum wound up with “Strays,” which is in theaters now, he was sent a pitch email with pretty much the logline above and a “Gif of a small dog humping a larger dog,” which shot it to the top of his reading list.
And yet, here we are.
It starts to make more sense when you consider that the director behind the project is Josh Greenbaum, who directed 2021’s hilarious “Barb and Star Go to Vista del Mar”. And because it stars Will Ferrell and Jamie Foxx as the voice of two dogs who are on a quest (along with their dog pals voiced by Randall Park and Ilsa Fisher) to bring violent revenge to Ferrell’s former owner (Will Forte).
As to how Greenbaum wound up with “Strays,” which is in theaters now, he was sent a pitch email with pretty much the logline above and a “Gif of a small dog humping a larger dog,” which shot it to the top of his reading list.
- 8/22/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
There wasn’t a dry eye in the house among the full cast and crew on the last day of filming Ted Lasso‘s season three. The shot was in the fictional Richmond Fc locker room before its championship game against rival West Ham — and before beloved coach Ted Lasso, played by Jason Sudeikis (who’s nominated for lead actor and writing in addition to comedy series), was scheduled to return to the U.S. Instead of his usual pep talk, Lasso introduces a video, looking back at the team’s growth. “The tears are real,” says Declan Lowney, who directed this episode and eight others during the three seasons of the 11-time Emmy-winning Apple TV+ series. (Its 10 noms this year include nods to most of the talent mentioned in this story.) Famously based on a 2013 NBC Sports promo, Sudeikis’ depiction of an American college football coach who moves to...
- 8/18/2023
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Features the voices of: Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx, Will Forte, Isla Fisher, Randall Park, Josh Gad, Harvey Guillén, Rob Riggle, Brett Gelman, Jamie Demetriou, Sofia Vergara | Written by Dan Perrault | Directed by Josh Greenbaum
Produced by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (The Lego Movie), this inspired comedy takes the previously family-friendly talking dog movie genre and turns it into an outrageously filthy, frequently gasp-inducing, R-rated laugh riot. It just might be the funniest film of the year.
Will Ferrell (sounding a lot like Paul Rudd) voices Reggie, a hopelessly naïve Border Terrier who can’t see that his owner, Doug (Will Forte) is a hateful, selfish loser who despises him. One day, Doug drives Reggie several miles away and abandons him, though Reggie still thinks they are playing their favourite game, “Fetch and f**k”, so called because that’s what Doug yells, every time Reggie finds his way home again.
Produced by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (The Lego Movie), this inspired comedy takes the previously family-friendly talking dog movie genre and turns it into an outrageously filthy, frequently gasp-inducing, R-rated laugh riot. It just might be the funniest film of the year.
Will Ferrell (sounding a lot like Paul Rudd) voices Reggie, a hopelessly naïve Border Terrier who can’t see that his owner, Doug (Will Forte) is a hateful, selfish loser who despises him. One day, Doug drives Reggie several miles away and abandons him, though Reggie still thinks they are playing their favourite game, “Fetch and f**k”, so called because that’s what Doug yells, every time Reggie finds his way home again.
- 8/18/2023
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
Plot: A neglected dog named Reggie (Will Ferrell) is befriended by a street-smart pup, Bug (Jamie Foxx), who teaches him how to be a stray. When Reggie realizes how cruel his former owner (Will Forte) was, he sets off on a cross-country journey to get even the only way he knows how – bite his old owner’s d*ck off.
Review: While watching Strays, I was trying to remember the last time I had laughed so consistently at a movie. With the genre all but dead on the big screen, it’s a treat to see a legitimately funny flick come along, and, indeed, this comes from the director of the last movie that actually made me laugh really hard – Josh Greenbaum of Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar.
Strays is unapologetically R-rated, with it being full of dog humping, dick-biting, golden showers and f-bombs. Still, the fact...
Review: While watching Strays, I was trying to remember the last time I had laughed so consistently at a movie. With the genre all but dead on the big screen, it’s a treat to see a legitimately funny flick come along, and, indeed, this comes from the director of the last movie that actually made me laugh really hard – Josh Greenbaum of Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar.
Strays is unapologetically R-rated, with it being full of dog humping, dick-biting, golden showers and f-bombs. Still, the fact...
- 8/18/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
From a simple story about a girl who found her calling in livestreaming to an incel who is obsessed with her and would do anything to protect her, episode 2 of Mask Girl completely switches gears. The show is crass and has a noir-like quality to its presentation, making us sit on the edge of our seats at all times. While episode 1 was about the namesake of the show title, the second episode is about her fans, particularly one specific fan who is observant enough to figure out who she is by just looking at her manicure. The show is frighteningly accurate in regards to how terrible the lifestyle of a cam girl can get and how difficult it is to protect yourself in dangerous situations. The show also goes full Basic Instinct by the end of Mask Girl Episode 2.
Spoilers Ahead
What happens In The Episode?
Ju Oh-Nam has been bullied all his life.
Spoilers Ahead
What happens In The Episode?
Ju Oh-Nam has been bullied all his life.
- 8/18/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
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