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#PixarPixar's Korean American director says 'Elemental' based on personal experience related article
By Kim Eun-jung SINGAPORE, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- Peter Sohn, a director at Pixar Animation Studios, said Wednesday the upcoming film "Elemental" is inspired by his own childhood in New York with par... 16:50 Nov. 30 -
#Star WarsKorean actor Lee Jung-jae says 'happy' to be Disney family with Star Wars series related video related article
By Kim Eun-jung SINGAPORE, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- Korean actor Lee Jung-jae said Wednesday he is happy to become part of the Disney family with his new role in the upcoming Star Wars series "The Acoly... 14:32 Nov. 30 -
#DisneyDisney to expand production slate in Asia-Pacific region related article
By Kim Eun-jung SINGAPORE, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- The Walt Disney Co. will expand collaborations with talented Asian content creators to uncover stories that can resonate with local audiences and shin... 14:10 Nov. 30 -
#Marvel seriesKorean actor Park Seo-joon to star in 'The Marvels'
By Kim Eun-jung SINGAPORE, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- Korean actor Park Seo-joon will star in the upcoming American superhero film "The Marvels" to be released in July 2023, Marvel Studios said Wednesday.... 13:36 Nov. 30 -
#DisneyDisney to showcase new movies, streaming content in Singapore
By Kim Eun-jung SINGAPORE, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- Entertainment giant Disney is set to unveil an expansive list of new films and shows in Singapore this week, with a focus on original content from the... 15:00 Nov. 29 -
#Blue Dragon Awards'Decision to Leave' wins six trophies at Blue Dragon Awards
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Yonhap) -- Park Chan-wook's Cannes-winning romantic thriller "Decision to Leave" swept this year's Blue Dragon Awards, one of South Korea's top film honors, clinchin... 23:21 Nov. 25 -
#Ahn Jung-geunNew movie, novel bring Korean independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun back in spotlight
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- The dramatic life of Korean independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun (1879-1910) never loses charm and is returning in various art forms ranging from literatur... 16:19 Nov. 24 -
#Park Chan-wookDirector Park Chan-wook, late actress Kang Soo-youn to receive cultural merit related article
SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- Cannes-winning director Park Chan-wook and late iconic movie star Kang Soo-youn will be awarded the second-highest national cultural merit for their contributions to the ... 10:45 Nov. 24 -
#Birth(Movie Review) 'Birth' puts first Korean priest's life in broader historical context related article
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Yonhap) -- St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon (1821-1846), the first native Korean Catholic priest, died for his belief at the age of 25, but his short life of dedication, sacri... 10:13 Nov. 24 -
#Switch'Switch' presents body-swap comedy between top star, manager
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Yonhap) -- "Switch" tells a fun and heartwarming story in which a top star and his manager unexpectedly swap bodies and learn important truths about their lives, it... 13:59 Nov. 23 -
#SomebodyDirector ventures into 'bizarre' love story with first Netflix series 'Somebody'
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- Netflix series "Somebody" is a genre mash-up of a thriller and a romance drama that brings an unflinching eye to the dark side of human nature with strong... 17:24 Nov. 22 -
#Avatar sequel'Avatar: The Way of Water' to have world premiere in S. Korea related article
SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Yonhap) -- "Avatar: The Way of Water" will hit theaters in South Korea on Dec. 14, making it the first country in the world to screen the 2009 sci-fi blockbuster's long-awaited sequ... 14:46 Nov. 22 -
#HeroMusical biopic of independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun 'Hero' features powerful singing
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Nov. 21 (Yonhap) --"Hero," the film adaptation of the award-winning musical based on the life of Korean independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun (1879-1910), features actors who sa... 15:03 Nov. 21 -
#NetflixNetflix series 'Somebody,' mix of thriller, melodrama: director
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Nov. 15 (Yonhap) -- The upcoming Netflix series "Somebody" is a thriller but it can also be characterized as a "bizarre melodrama" about people who want to connect with each ... 14:23 Nov. 15 -
#box officeBox office sales drop by half of pre-pandemic era in Oct. related article
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Nov. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korean box office sales fell to half of the pre-pandemic level last month due to lack of hit films, industry data showed Tuesday. A total of 61.5... 11:03 Nov. 15 -
#romance films(News Focus) Korean romance films set in '90s evoke nostalgia with retro vibe
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Yonhap) -- Trends in the 1990s are making a strong comeback in Korean pop culture this year, and the film industry is no exception. New romance films set in the ... 15:50 Nov. 14 -
#box office'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' tops local box office on opening weekend
SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Yonhap) -- "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," the sequel to "Black Panther" (2018), topped the South Korean box office over the weekend, data showed Monday. The sequel to Marvel ... 09:57 Nov. 14 -
#martyr Kim Tae-gonBiopic 'Birth' portrays Korea's first Catholic priest as pioneer related article
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- An upcoming film based on the life of St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, the first native Korean Catholic priest, sheds light on a young pioneer's odyssey and his fa... 11:43 Nov. 11 -
#BargainTving series 'Bargain' depicts lost humanity in chaotic, violent world
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- Tving series "Bargain" was set in a motel ravaged by an earthquake in the middle of organ trades to unfold a dystopian story about loss of humanity and mo... 10:23 Nov. 10
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