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'Kang Cheol-jung' Seol Kyeong-gu, next work is 10 billion won project "Haeundae"

2008/06/12 | Source | Permalink |

Seol Kyeong-gu has returned in seven years as detective Kang Chul-joong in "Public Enemy Returns" which premieres on the 19th. His next work will be the blockbuster "Haeundae".

The movie "Haeundae" will start test filming in August.

A representative of "Haeundae" said, "Seol Kyeong-gu's role has been confirmed. We will start filming in Haeundae in August, when people start gathering there".

"Haeundae" is a blockbuster prepared by Director Yoon Je-kyoon, who directed "Sex Is Zero" and "Miracle on 1st Street". It is about a tsunami that covers Pusan Haeundae. Ten billion won has been invested, and Ha Ji-won will be in it.

Seol Kyeong-gu plays a father with two children, and will act as a father once again following "Voice of Murderer" and "Public Enemy Returns".

Hans Uhlig, the computer graphic supervisor for "The Perfect Storm" and "The Day After Tomorrow", will help in "Haeundae". There is anticipation for a realistic portrayal....| More

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Ha Ji-won comes back with 8 billion won (US$ 8 million) project

2008/05/01 | Source | Permalink |

In the midst of sighs that there are no more females in leading roles, Ha Ji-won will challenge this.

Ha Ji-won will start filming "Seven Remedies" in New Zealand in June and will be coming back from a one-year hiatus.

After "Miracle on 1st Street" last February, she only appeared in cameos in "Last Present" and "Sex is Zero 2". Now, she will be spending the summer with "Seven Remedies".

"Seven Remedies" is about a monster that is transformed through viruses and a female character who tries to fight it.

It's drawing more attention because there are few movies with female lead roles, and those few fail to succeed. Most movies have male leads, but this one has put a female in the lead.

A representative of the production company said, "Ha Ji-won will be showing action like Angelina Jolie in 'Tomb Raider". Her fighting scene with the monster will be the highlight". He said that she received the lead role because of confidence in her.

After the filming of "Seven Remedies",...| More

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U.S. Remakes "Sex is Zero"

2007/12/17 | Source | Permalink |

Korean student sex comedy "Sex is Zero" will be remade by the studio Poststar2Finish in the U.S.; Popstar2Finish is known for its television series CSI. The two parties are still negotiating about the sales terms of the remake rights. Besides the sale of the remake rights, Doosaboo Film announced that Yoon Je-kyoon's "Sex is Zero" will also be screened in the U.S.

"Sex is Zero" was one of the box office hits from 2002. The film revolves around a group of university students and their dealings with sex and relationships. IM Chang-jeong played the male lead, a clumsy character in love with the beauty of the campus, a role by HA Ji-won.

The Korean sequel was released last week. IM reprised his role, but SONG Ji-hyo replaced HA Ji-won as the main female character. The sequel is directed by YOON Tae-yoon.

Yi Ch'ang-ho (KOFIC)...| More

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"Sex is Zero" is remade in Hollywood!

2007/12/14 | Source | Permalink |

The comedy drama 'Sex is Zero' is soon to be remade in Hollywood. On 14th, its production company, Dosabu Film (president: Yoon Je-kyoon ) revealed that most of agreements regarding screening rights in USA and copyright had been completed with Richard Jordan, who was the vice-president of the Paramount Pictures, US. Details regarding profit investments and other minor conditions are yet to be discussed.

According to the Dosabu Film, "Richard Jordan was interested in remaking 'Sex is Zero' due to its original plot and touching story of the latter half of the movie. The initial remake proposal was made last June". On this, 'Sex is Zero' received the specific investment proposal from the Paramount Pictures and was offered purchasing the screening rights and copyright of 'Sex is Zero, Season Two'. The Dosabu Film said "At this moment, we only have few minor details to be adjusted before singing the final contract with Richard Jordan". ...| More

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Disaster Movie in the Works

2007/12/11 | Source | Permalink |

In a joint-venture with U.S.-based Polygon Entertainment, Korean production company Doosabu Film is in the development stage for what will be South Korea's first disaster film. Titled Haeundae after its setting, the film will reportedly star actress HA Ji-won ("Miracle on 1st Street") in the main role. The disaster will center on a tsunami that hits Korea's most popular resort, Haeundae Beach, in the southern port city of Busan.

The beach is home to Korea's world-famous Pusan International Film Festival, adding an extra dimension of thrill to the scenario. The project is to be directed by Doosabu head, YOON Je-kyoon while Polygon, founded by CG-guru Hans Uhlig, will oversee special-effects and rights to the North American market.

Polygon and Doosabu will also pact on a second feature, in which Polygon will take on a full-co-producer role. The second film will also feature a threat from under the sea, this time in the form of a deep sea monster terrorizing the crew of an...| More

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