Heading to theaters this weekend but not sure what to watch?The Korea Herald offers a summary of the top box office hits now playing or movies that are coming soon.For the first weekend of August, check out "Mission: Impossible -- Rogue Nation" for Hollywood action blockbuster or “Assassination” for an edge-of-your-seat historical thriller. "Veteran," starring actors Hwang Jung-min and Yoo Ah-in, comes out on Aug. 5.Veteran (Korea)Opening Aug.5Action. Directed by Ryoo Seung-wanWhen hot-headed ve

Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie talk ‘Mission’ story and action ahead of premiere

Director Ryoo Seung-wan goes back to basics with refreshing martial arts-style action

Heading to theaters this weekend but not sure what to watch?The Korea Herald offers a summary of the top box office hits now playing.For the fourth weekend of July, check out "Pixels" or "Three Summer Night" for some slapstick feel-good comedy, or "Assassination" for an edge-of-your-seat historical thriller. If you still haven't seen "Inside Out," this may be your last chance -- "Mission: Impossible -- Rogue Nation" comes out on July 30 and is sure to gobble up screens.Mission: Impossible -- Rog

“Memories of the Sword” is set to hit the big screen next month, intensifying summer box office competition with “Assassination,” “Veteran,” “The Beauty Inside” and the Hollywood blockbuster “Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation.” 　Starring a stellar ensemble cast of actor Lee Byung-hun, actresses Jeon Do-yeon and Kim Go-eun and directed by Park Heung-sik, the film is a martial arts epic about a man of humble beginnings (Yu-baek, played by Lee) who uses his swordsmanship and cunning betrayal to gain

Jun Ji-hyun (Yonhap) Korea’s top-notch actress Jun Ji-hyun is 10 weeks pregnant, due early next year, according to her agency Culture Depot on Wednesday. 　 “To be honest, it hasn’t really sunk in yet. But I’m glad to see my family happy for me,” said Jun, asking fans for continued interest and support for her recent film “Assassination.” 　 The 33-year-old actress married a Korean banker in April 2012

Actor’s portrayal of hit man adds stylish flair to historical action flick

Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival presents 235 works from 45 countries

Kim Gwang-tae’s directorial debut is beautifully shot, but feels hectic and overcrowded

The internationally dubbed “boy who loved Batman” and the force behind producing the “Batman” and “Dark Knight” movie series, Michael E. Uslan, has come to Seoul to share the tremendous tales behind how he turned his childhood obsession to one of the world’s most unforeseen game-changing film franchises.The man responsible for reimagining Batman as a noncomical, dark creature of the night who hunts criminals from the shadows said that he would stop at nothing to rid the perception of Batman as a

Super Junior’s Siwon and Secret’s Sunhwa were officially proclaimed the spokesmodels of the 11th Jecheon International Music & Film Festival Tuesday at a press conference at the Conrad Hotel in Seoul.The two Hallyu stars were chosen for their extensive cultural influence both in Korea and around the world, stemming from their successful careers in both music and acting.  Siwon and Sunhwa pose for press at the Conrad Hotel Seoul, Tuesday. (Yonhap)“I’m so happy that I can experience music and film

This year marks the 11th anniversary of the Jecheon International Music & Film Festival, a partially competitive festival that offers a balance of movie screenings and outdoor concerts. Official poster of the JIMFF (JIMFF)The festival will open with the film “Try to Remember” from Korean director Kim Dae-hyun, and screen a total of 101 films from 25 countries. The competitive section “World Music Film Today” will have seven films from abroad in competition. “We usually try to balance scripted fi

High-profile directors and casts fill out Korean summer movies of every genre

Inside Out (U.S.) Opened July 9Animation. Directed by Pete Docter, Ronaldo Del CarmenThe latest movie from Pixar takes the audience into the head of 11-year-old Riley, where all emotions are controlled at a switchboard run by Joy (Amy Poehler), together with Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black) and Disgust (Mindy Kaling). A mishap sets off a chain reaction threatening Riley’s emotional balance, and Joy tries her best to set things right.The Piper (Korea) Opened July 9H