Cello (2005) - 첼로 - 홍미주 일가 살인사건 (Chel-lo - Hong-mi-joo Il-ga Sal-in-sa-gan)

'Bloody Reunion' [DVD Review] A competent slasher pic that could have been nastier

2008/01/20 | Source | Permalink |

Kyu Hyun Kim (qhyunkim)

Six twenty-something characters are invited for a party by their elementary school classmate Mi-ja (Seo Young-hee, the neurotic landlady from "Jealousy is My Middle Name"), who has been caring for her former teacher Ms. Park (Oh Mi-hee), now infirm and wheelchair-bound. The guests turn out to be a motley crew of losers and basket cases, however.

Worse, each of them bears a serious grudge against Ms. Park. Sun-hee (Lee Ji-hyeon, Yeo Gyoon-dong's "La Belle"), traumatized by the teacher's public taunting of her baby fat, has become addicted to plastic surgery and suffers from bulimia. Park Hyo-joon ("A Dirty Carnival") ruined his leg while being punished by Ms. Park and had to fold his childhood dream of becoming an ace baseball player. Se-ho (Yeo Hyeon-soo, "Holiday") and Eun-young (Yoo Seol-ah), now a couple, is still struggling against the memories of insults and put-downs regarding their childhood poverty.

Even Myung-ho (Lee Dong-gyoo, Kim Eung-su's "D...| More

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Seong Hyeon-ah Wins Best Actress at Malaga Festival

2007/11/22 | Source | Permalink |

Korean actress Seong Hyeon-ah has been presented with a Best Actress award from the 10th Malaga International Fantastic Film Festival in Spain, which ran from November 8-15. She was awarded for her role in the horror film "Cello".

The honor marks the first festival award received by Seong, who has previously appeared in such films as "Woman is the Future" of Man by HONG Sang-soo and "Time" by KIM Ki-duk.

"Cello", directed by LEE Woo-cheol, was released in Korea in August 2005, and centers around a professional cellist whose daughter begins to act in strange ways.

Meanwhile Seong, who is currently playing a key role in the popular TV drama "Yi San", is preparing to get married in early December.

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Actress Seong to Get Married in December

2007/10/14 | Source | Permalink |

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia
Staff Reporter

Actress Seong Hyeon-ah will tie the knot with a businessman in December. The wedding ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on Dec. 9 at the Paradise Hotel in Busan.

The 32-year old Seong will marry a businessman named Hur, who is a year younger than her. However, no other details regarding her fiance are being disclosed.

The wedding will take place in Busan at the request of her future husband's family who has ties there.

Seong met her fiance in March through a mutual acquaintance. Both their parents are supportive of the marriage. Her future mother-in-law reportedly liked Seong so much that she wanted the couple to get married this year.
Seong is known for her strong, sexy roles in Kim Ki-duk's "Time" and Kim Tae-eun's "The Intimate" ("Lover"). She also starred in "The Customer is Always Right", "Cello", "The Scarlet Letter" and "Woman is the Future of Man".

She finished third in the Miss Korea beauty pageant in 1994. Seong has appeare...| More

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Hit Entertainment, Cello Media launch international TV channel for preschool children

2007/10/10 | Source | Permalink |

Hit Entertainment and Cello Media jointly launched recently an international TV channel for preschool children. This joint venture followed Cello Media's purchase of the TV channel, called JimJam, which was initially an Italian preschool children's channel.

Cello Media manages content for Liberty Global, Europe's largest cable operator.

Hit Entertainment and Cello Media plan to broadcast various preschool children's programs on the channel, such as Hit Entertainment's flagship programs Thomas and Friends, Bob the Builder, and Fireman Sam and Pingu, as well as programs from international distributors. JimJam will also be launched on cable and satellite TV in Eastern and Western Europe by the end of this year.

Hit chief executive Bruce Steinberg said, "JimJam underpins our goal to deliver high-quality programming around the world, helping our world-class properties become an everyday part of children's lives".

Separately, Zonemedia is developing plans to launch a kids' ch...| More

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Jecheon festival blends film and music

2007/07/26 | Source | Permalink |

The third Jecheon International Music & Film Festival will kick off its six-day schedule on Aug. 9, introducing 71 flicks from 23 countries and 30-odd music performances, blending film and music.

"The festival, Asia's first ever music-oriented film event, will continue to offer fresh opportunities to enjoy both movies and music at the same venue, providing various music performances as regular festival programs", the organizing committee said in a statement.

Jecheon, a city of 140,000 in North Chungcheong Province, is known for its serene landscape and clean environment, and the festival's success has earned the city the official support from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism this year.

JIMFF, which will run through Aug. 14 at the multiplex theater TTC Cinema, Jecheon Culture Center and Cheongpung Lake Stage, stresses the city's relaxing atmosphere that differs from other film festivals held in big cities like Seoul and Busan. The Jecheon festival will open with the 2006 Iri...| More

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