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Fri, March 31, 2023 | 11:12

'Avatar 2' hits theaters in Korea with strong reservation rates

"Avatar: The Way of Water" hit theaters in Korea on Wednesday, making it the first country in the world to screen James Cameron's long-awaited sequel to his 2009 sci-fi blockbuster.

2022-12-14 11:12

Chung Sung-hwa proud to be part of Korea's 1st film based on stage musical

Chung Sung-hwa proud to be part of Korea's 1st film based on stage musical

In 2009, actor Chung Sung-hwa started playing the role of independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun in the homegrown musical, “Hero.” Since then, the celebrated actor has reprised the lead role in numerous iterations of the famous story. He is now playing it again in the musical's film adaptation under the same name, which will hit theaters on Christmas week. “Reprising an iconic ro...

2022-12-13 17:10

'Decision to Leave' nominated for Golden Globe best non-English language film

'Decision to Leave' nominated for Golden Globe best non-English language film

The Korean film "Decision to Leave" has been nominated as the best non-English language film at the 80th Golden Globe Awards slated for January.

2022-12-13 09:57

'Hero' brings musical songs to big screen in grandiose scale

'Hero' brings musical songs to big screen in grandiose scale

If you haven't had a chance to watch the award-winning musical "Hero" about Korean independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun (1879-1910), check out its film adaptation under the same name to enjoy its famous tracks.

2022-12-09 16:35

James Cameron talks about universal theme of nature in 'Avatar' sequel

After a 13-year wait, director James Cameron has returned with a sequel to “Avatar,” containing a strong environmental message.

2022-12-09 15:36

[INTERVIEW] GOT7's Jinyoung on playing twins in 'Christmas Carol'

INTERVIEWGOT7's Jinyoung on playing twins in 'Christmas Carol'

Singer and actor Park Jin-young has had a busy year of music, TV and film in 2022. Beyond filming “Christmas Carol,” he has been booked with a multitude of projects, including making new music with his band, GOT7, and starring in the second season of Tving's “Yumi's Cells.”

2022-12-04 16:57

Filming of sequel to 'Veteran' starts

Filming of sequel to 'Veteran' starts

Filming for the sequel of 2015 megahit film “Veteran” will start this month, with several major cast members of the original film returning, according to the distributor, CJ ENM, Friday. Under the helm of director Ryoo Seung-wan, who also led the original film, actors Hwang Jung-min, Jang Yoon-ju, Oh Dae-hwan, Kim Si-hoo and Oh Dal-soo will come back for the cop action flick.

2022-12-02 13:04

Netflix to make documentary film about young Bong Joon-ho

Netflix to make documentary film about young Bong Joon-ho

Netflix said Friday it will make a documentary film focusing on "Parasite" director Bong Joon-ho in his 20s.

2022-12-02 11:55

'Men of Plastic' director's reunion with Ma Dong-seok leads to good-natured comedy

'Men of Plastic' director's reunion with Ma Dong-seok leads to good-natured comedy

The new Ma Dong-seok (aka Don Lee)-Jung Kyung-ho buddy film, “Men of Plastic,” is director Lim Jin-sun's first return to the comedy genre in a decade since “Super Star” (2012). The director revealed that worked on the plastic surgery-themed comedy drama for nearly eight years with Ma, who serves as the executive producer on the film.

2022-12-01 15:09

Pixar's Korean American director says 'Elemental' based on personal experience

Pixar's Korean American director says 'Elemental' based on personal experience

Peter Sohn, a director at Pixar Animation Studios, said Wednesday the upcoming film "Elemental" is inspired by his own childhood in New York with parents who had emigrated from Korea and made sacrifices for their family.

2022-11-30 17:56

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