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Asian Films Compete at Cannes
“Eight local films will be among the Asian films heading to the 58th
Cannes Film Festival, taking part in competition and non-competition categories
from May 11-22, and presents 53 films from 28 countries.” Kim Di-duk’s “The
Bow,” Ryu Seung-wan’s “Crying Fist,” and Lim Sang-soo’s “Tale of Cinema” will
compete for South Korea’s
along with a few other Korean Films.
More
Cannes News
Symmetry, Morose and Drunk: Cannes Just Loves This Korean
Hong Sang-soo Film in Surprise Cannes Invite
Moon Keun-young to Appear Onstage at Cannes Film Festival
'Promise' Takes Korea's Jang Dong-kun to the World
Dubbed the Asian “The Lord of the Rings,” this movie stars not only Jang
Dong-kun, but other Pan-Asian stars as well in this epic fantasy adventure.
During the time of making the film, “Jang suffered sunstroke several times
during filming but displayed great enthusiasm for the movie until the very end,
learning Chinese to record his dialogue himself. ‘The Promise,’ a thrilling
story on a grand scale, is scheduled to debut in
Korea
and China simultaneously in December.” Let’s hope this 140 million US dollar
film does well so that the “Hallyu Wave” continues on!
More News on “The Promise”
High Hopes for Asian Films at Cannes
Hollywood Remake of ‘JSA’ in the Works
How is Hollywood going to remake this movie? Base it on the Canadian border,
aye?
‘Antarctic Journal’ Director Says His Film Explores Human Nature
Song Kang-ho and Yoo Ji-tae play members of an exhibition team in a film that
“At first glance…may look like a human drama about perseverance and achieving
goals, however, its director, Yim Phil-sung, said it is actually a film that
examines serious issues about human nature, which are revealed beyond the arctic
setting.”
‘Hallyu’ Boom Sweeps Uzbekistan
Korea dramas are just
contagious, there’s no stopping the virus. Now, in another Middle Eastern
country called UzBekistan, it too is under the Korean weather because of dramas
like “Winter Sonata” and “Summer Scent.”
'The Great Janggeum' in Blow to Hong Kong Restaurants
So not only does the “Hallyu” boom spread like a virus but it also takes away
business. Muhahahhaha!
Hallyu (Korean Wave) Tourist Marketing
A site dedicated to the marketing affects of the Hallyu Wave on other
countries. Who knows, maybe North Korea can’t attack the South because they
know Armies from other countries may want revenge if their favorite Hallyu star
got shell shocked.
Jewelry Chooses “Superstar” as Title of Single
The new Jewelry look is freaking hot. If you haven’t seen their Music Show
performance yet, check it out. Oh Dae-su (Old Boy) would’ve surely enjoyed this
foursome in his room of solitude rather than that other singer he...well if
you’ve seen the movie then you should know.
Manufactured Transgender Pop Group 'Lady' Set to Debut
Honestly, they don’t have to debut if they don’t want to. Well, if they are I
wish them well and hope they don’t get hurt.
BoA Clarifies Her Stance on Rumors in Japanese Magazine
Apparently there are rumors that BoA is dating her stylist. Honestly, who gives
a rat’s ass anyways. So long as she makes the children smile, stop them from
starvation, and gives them world peace, that’s all that should matter, right? I
mean, that’s what tabloids thrives on, right?
Other
KBS News:
“April Snow” Starring Bae Yong-joon Beats Hollywood Movies in Japan
“Old
Boy” Ticket Sales Hit $500,000 in U.S.
Lee Yu-ri Poised to Emerge as Next-Generation 'Hallyu' Star
Proto Motors Develops Koreas First Supercar
Sprite
Supercar Speeds to 100 KM/H in only 4.4 Seconds
'Selling flowers' in North Korea
Even
In North Korea, there’s still prostitution. It’s oddly poetic, sad, and
disturbing.
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