| Collaborations rule in film (Source) |
2010/02/11 |
The activity in the nation's film industry in the first half of the year might best be summed up by the word "collaboration". And with so many filmmakers, producers, actors and actresses from diverse countries teaming up to make films these days, the divisions between them are being blurred on screen and off.
Take for example a new film that will tentatively be titled "Late Autum". Its leading actors are South Korean heartthrob Hyeon Bin and Chinese actress Tang Wei.
The actors are Korean and Chinese, the director is Kim Tae-yong, a Korean, the film "Manchu" is being co-produced by Korean and American production companies and it is being shot in the United States. It is the most recent example of the kinds of cross-cultural collaborations in the film industry today.
"Teaming up could be advantageous when the film is distributed in other countries", said Kim Jin-ah of the film marketing company Bidan, which is promoting the film. "Since you can't expect to earn much by selling... |More
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| Heo Jin-ho directs Korea-China love story (Source) |
2009/10/01 |
Christmas in August director Heo Jin-ho will return to cinemas on 8 October with the romantic film "Season of Good Rain". "Season of Good Rain" is a co-production between Korea (Pancinema Corp.) and China (Zonbo Media).
The romantic leads are played by Korean actor JEONG Woo-seong and Chinese actress Gao Yuanyuan. The two met in the US when they were young. JEONG's character is assigned to a project in China, he accidentally meets her again and old feelings resurface.
Heo is a specialist of melodramas. He gained much acclaim for "Christmas in August", followed by "One Fine Spring Day", "April Snow" and "Happiness". JEONG's long career includes "Beat", "A Moment to Remember" and "The Good, the Bad, the Weird".
Yi Ch'ang-ho (KOFIC)... |More
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| Son Ye-jin Picked for Jury at Asiana Film Festival (Source) |
2009/09/30 |
Actress Son Ye-jin has been picked as a jury member for the 7th Asiana International Short Film Festival (AISFF), which lasts from Nov. 5 to 10 in Seoul.
As a jury member for the international competition category, she will join other members to review films for the "Face in Shorts Award", which will be given to the best performer in short films of the year.
"It's burdensome to take an important role. But, on the other hand, I'm pleased to have an opportunity to experience diverse short films full of new ideas and emotions", she said in a statement.
Son starred in many TV dramas and films, including "A Moment to Remember", a sad romance movie that starred Son and Jeong Woo-seong.
This year more than 2,000 films from 82 countries have been submitted to the AISFF festival, the largest number in its history. The festival will take place in Cinecube, Kwanghwamun, Seoul.... |More
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| [ChanMi's star news] Son Ye-jin's slim waist! (Source) |
2009/08/19 |
 Son Ye-Jin says that she is a very self conscious blood type A! However, she really wanted to become an actress.
She is in a new movie, "White Night" as the main character. She is in the September issue of the fashion magazine, SINGLES.
She has answered many questions throughout her interview and has been very open to her experiences in "Alone in Love" and "My Wife Got Married".
##Son said that the turning point in her acting career was through the film, "A Moment to Remember" which led to a lot of mingling with stars and staff. She has started to enjoy her life as an actress rather than working and not caring about people around her.
The mysterious Son Ye-jin had very little scandal... |More
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| Korean Stars Come under One Roof in the U.S. (Source) |
2009/04/29 |
The merger of two major talent agencies in America, William Morris and Endeavor, has brought Korean stars together under one roof. Contracted with William Morris are Singer "Rain", actress Kim Yoon-jin of the American series "Lost", Daniel Henney of Korean drama "My Name is Kim Sam-soon", and director Park Chan-wook of "Old Boy" and "Lady Vengeance". Now actor Lee Byeong-heon of "G.I. Joe" will join these noted Korean celebrities as a member of the newly merged William Morris Endeavor Entertainment.
William Morris is the second largest agency in Hollywood, exerting extensive influence over the entire entertainment business. Endeavor is the fifth largest agency, headed by Ari Emanuel, brother of Ram Emanuel, President Obama's Chief of Staff. Currently the largest talent agency in the United States is CAA, where famed Koreans film directors Kang Je-gyu of "Shiri", Kim Ji-woon of "The Good, the Bad, the Weird", Bong Joon-ho of "The Host", and Lee Jae-han (a.k.a. John H. Lee) of "A Mome... |More
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