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‘A Star is Born’ remake to feature Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper

Aug 22, 2016

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper are starring in a remake of “A Star is Born.”　 Warner Bros announced Tuesday that the film will mark the singer-actress’ first leading role in a movie and the directorial debut of the “American Sniper” actor-producer. Gaga will compose and perform new songs for the musical drama.The “Bad Romance” and “Applause” singer recently appeared in the fifth season of the FX series “American Horror Story.” Her other acting credits include filmmaker Robert R
[Box Office] Latest movie releases

Aug 19, 2016

Seoul Station　(Korea)　Opened Aug. 17　Animation, zombie. Directed by Yeon Sang-ho　The prequel to the box office hit “Train to Busan,” released last month and also directed by Yeon. This movie shows how the zombie apocalypse first started. A young runaway woman struggles to survive in a world where zombies may not be the most dangerous beings.　　　Star Trek Beyond　(US)　Opened Aug. 17　Sci-fi. Directed by Justin Lin　The USS Enterprise ship, carrying Captain Kirk (Chris Pine) and members of his crew, i
‘Train to Busan,’ 11th most-viewed movie in Korea

Aug 18, 2016

Korean zombie flick “Train to Busan” has become the 11st most-viewed film in South Korea, drawing more than 11 million viewers, data showed Thursday.Directed by Yeon Sang-ho, the movie has garnered over 11 million viewers as of Wednesday, the 29th day since its release here, according to figures from the Korean Film Council. This made it the 11st most-viewed film in the country, after “Haeundae,” which was seen by 11.3 million people in 2009. “Train to Busan” was 10th among all Korean films in t
Lotte Cinema runs theater exclusively for Chinese films

Aug 18, 2016

Lotte Cinema, one of the biggest multi-screen cinema chains in South Korea, opened a theater on Thursday that exclusively screens old and new Chinese films.The chain will use one of the 12 screens in the World Tower venue in Songpa, southeastern Seoul, to show Chinese flicks for the next year. In June, Lotte Cinema signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korea China Culture Center for the project.The Silk Road Theater will mainly show Chinese film classics starting with "King Of The Childr
Hong's ‘Yourself and Yours’ invited to 3 international film festivals

Aug 17, 2016

Director Hong Sang-soo’s latest full-length film “Yourself and Yours” has been invited to three international film festivals. The movie will be screened at the 64th San Sebastian Film Festival, the 41st Toronto International Film Festival and the 54th New York Film Festival, which are scheduled to run in September and October. Starring actors Kim Joo-hyuck and Lee You-young, the movie chronicles one man’s search for his girlfriend after a night of arguments. 　At San Sebastian Film Festival, whic
Star Trek is story of ‘infinite diversity,’ cast says

Aug 16, 2016

Star Trek tells a story about integration and “infinite diversity” that resonates in today’s world more than ever, according to the actors of “Star Trek Beyond,” the latest installation in the science-fiction film franchise set for local release Thursday.Cast members Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg and director Justin Lin discussed the film’s core values at a press conference in Seoul on Tuesday. “It’s a franchise with all the hallmarks of a summer blockbuster but also has a lot of heart,
'Operation Chromite' ranks 27th at U.S. box office

Aug 16, 2016

A South Korean film about the Korean War ranked 27th at the U.S. box office after the first two days of its release, data showed."Operation Chromite," a story about the 1950 landing operation led by U.S. Gen. Douglas MacArthur, grossed $189,945 until Saturday since it was released in 114 theaters on Friday, according to data from box office data firm Rentrak.Until Friday, the film had been shown only at the CGV LA theater since Aug. 5. Combined with the sales at the theater, the movie earned a t
[Box Office] Latest movie releases

Aug 12, 2016

Tunnel(Korea)Opened Aug. 10Drama. Directed by Kim Sung-hoonA tunnel collapses on top of car salesman Jung-soo (Ha Jung-woo) on his way home. Trapped inside, surrounded by concrete, and with only two bottles of water, a birthday cake and cell phone in his possession, Jung-soo begins his fight for survival.Take Off 2(Korea)Opened Aug. 10Drama. Directed by Kim Jong-hyeonA crew of women from diverse backgrounds gather to form the national ice hockey team. Ji-won (Soo Ae), the only former hockey play
‘Florence Foster Jenkins’ hits all the wrong notes

Aug 12, 2016

Perhaps not every quirky true story needs a biopic starring Meryl Streep, as evidenced by Stephen Frears' bizarre “Florence Foster Jenkins,” the story of a wealthy older woman who launched an amateur singing career in the 1940s, despite her distinct lack of talent. It’s a film that dares you to give it a bad review, simply so it can turn around and call you a bully who picks on the people who try. It invites you to giggle at Florence’s horrible singing and then promptly scolds you for laughing,
Florence Foster Jenkins: tone-deaf but adored

Aug 10, 2016

LOS ANGELES (AFP) - When opera lovers ask New York's Carnegie Hall for souvenir concert programs, they’re not usually interested in Maria Callas or Joan Sutherland. More often than not, the name they request is Florence Foster Jenkins, an American socialite who only appeared at the legendary venue once, and couldn't hold a note.“In order for a singer to succeed, they need to have a combination of talent, charisma, and interpretive quality,” Carnegie’s archives director Gino Francesconi wrote in
New movie to explore bizarre hunt for the Boston Strangler

Aug 8, 2016

BOSTON (AP) - It took a half-century for DNA sleuthing to finger Albert DeSalvo as the Boston Strangler. Now a new movie is revisiting one of America's most notorious serial killer cases and the bizarre involvement of a man who claimed psychic powers to help police investigate.　 “Stranglehold” will tell the story of the Boston Strangler Task Force -- a special unit assembled by the Massachusetts attorney general’s office to capture the man behind nearly a dozen unsolved murders of women between
‘Train to Busan’ smashes records

Aug 8, 2016

Director Yeon Sang-ho’s “Train to Busan” has been setting records since its opening here nearly three weeks ago. The apocalyptic thriller is the first film of the year to attract more than 10 million viewers at local theaters, according to distribution company Next Entertainment World. In Korean film history, only 13 other movies have surpassed the 10 million viewers. In a press interview, the movie’s lead actor Gong Yoo said that he would be thrilled if the film even surpassed 5 million viewers
[Herald Review] ‘Tunnel’ aims to rediscover the value of one life against many

Aug 4, 2016

Director Kim Seong-hun’s latest film reveals limits of human compassion
[Herald Interview] ‘Last Princess’ is career-defining film, says actress Son Ye-jin

Aug 3, 2016

Son reflects on school years, early acting days, preparing for latest role
Ubisoft making movie of hit video game 'The Division'

Aug 3, 2016

SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Ubisoft on Tuesday announced that hit video game “The Division” will be made into a film in a collaboration with Hollywood stars Jessica Chastain and Jake Gyllenhaal.The video game released in March set a new opening day sales record for Ubisoft and is part of a franchise built in an alliance with acclaimed military espionage author Tom Clancy.Chastain and Gyllenhaal will work with Ubisoft Motion Pictures on “The Division,” with a timeline for production not revealed.“We ar