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Hollywood Star John Malkovich Receives Croatian Citizenship

Hollywood Star John Malkovich Receives Croatian Citizenship

John Malkovich, the lead actor in “Being John Malkovich,” becomes an official citizen of Croatia—proving a special connection to his great-grandfather’s homeland
Hollywood Legend “John Malkovich” Officially Receives Croatian CitizenshipRenowned actor and director “John Malkovich” (72), a leading figure in American Hollywood, has become an official citizen of “Croatia.” According to an AFP report, the Croatian government held a special ceremony in the...
Japan’s Ultra-Top-Tier Hit ‘Samurai Timeslipper’: Director Yasuda Junichi Makes a Surprise Visit to Korea on June 22

Japan’s Ultra-Top-Tier Hit ‘Samurai Timeslipper’: Director Yasuda Junichi Makes a Surprise Visit to Korea on June 22

A crew of 10 and a total budget of 26 million yen—so low it’s almost unprecedented—has pushed box-office revenue past 1 billion yen.
〈Samurai Timeslipper〉 depicts the journey of an Edo-era samurai who is ‘time-slipped’ into a movie set and ends up working as a beheading specialist actor As the film was released in Japan, starting out in just one theater, word of mouth spread and showings expanded to about 380 theaters across the...
Yeon Sang-ho and Jun Ji-hyun’s <i>Swarm</i> surpasses 5 million viewers… a second record of the year

Yeon Sang-ho and Jun Ji-hyun’s Swarm surpasses 5 million viewers… a second record of the year

Takes the 5 million mark in just 24 days after release. Culture Minister Choi Hwi-young praises the overwhelming zombie acting as “an art form.”
Overwhelming terror that swallowed up theaters, “Swarm” takes the 5 million-viewer milestoneYeon Sang-ho’s universe keeps evolving. “Swarm”, the K-zombie thriller that opens a new chapter for the genre, drove a long run by surpassing 5 million cumulative viewers just 24 days after its release.
Tim Allen Says ‘Home Improvement’ Reboot May Fall Apart Over the ‘Character and Real-Life Problems’ of the Show’s Sons

Tim Allen Says ‘Home Improvement’ Reboot May Fall Apart Over the ‘Character and Real-Life Problems’ of the Show’s Sons

The 1990s legend sitcom ‘Home Improvement’ breaks its 25-year return plans First son role goes to Zachary Ty Bryan—now serving time in jail for assault and a DUI Jonathan has retired, and Taran Noah Smith has paused acting… Patricia Richardson, who plays the wife, says she has “no interest” in a reboot
The reboot project for the legendary 1990s sitcom ‘Home Improvement,’ which captivated audiences across the United States, is facing an effective breakdown after serious real-life issues and disqualifying circumstances involving the actors who played the show’s three sons.
Rebellion by a 20-Year-Old YouTuber That Shook Hollywood…‘The Backrooms’ Tops U.S. Box Office

Rebellion by a 20-Year-Old YouTuber That Shook Hollywood…‘The Backrooms’ Tops U.S. Box Office

A film adaptation of a YouTube horror tale with 25 million views…A 20-year-old director with no Hollywood experience sets an A24 all-time opening-champion record
Internet abyss legends swallow the screen in a visual revolutionThe overwhelming mise-en-scène of 'The Backrooms', which perfectly captures an unknown dread. A city creepypasta that once roamed the digital ecosystem has finally shattered the hard box-office barrier of Hollywood.
Na Hong-jin’s New Film “Hope” Sets a Record as Top Korean Movie Sells in More Than 200 Countries Before Release

Na Hong-jin’s New Film “Hope” Sets a Record as Top Korean Movie Sells in More Than 200 Countries Before Release

The Cannes Film Festival competition lineup continues as the film scores a pre-sales bonanza across more than 200 countries and regions worldwide Big-name global distributors including Neon and Focus Features are heavily involved, with early signs the film could recoup about half of its net production budget through pre-sales An ultra-luxe global cast led by Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jeong Ho-yeon, and Michael Fassbender, with a theatrical release arriving in July
〈Hope〉 was setting new records even before its release. 〈Hope〉 is the latest work by director Na Hong-jin, who previously directed 〈The Chaser〉, 〈Hwanghae〉, and 〈哭聲〉, and it was invited to the competition section at last year's Cannes International Film Festival.
[News from Cannes] George Clooney to Co-Star With Netflix… Kim Ki-yoon, a French-Attorney-turned-Actor, Chases His Dream

[News from Cannes] George Clooney to Co-Star With Netflix… Kim Ki-yoon, a French-Attorney-turned-Actor, Chases His Dream

A Korean-French actor, Kim Ki-yoon, entered Cannes with Netflix’s “Surviving as a Celebrity Manager.” From an elite lawyer to a former… and his fan devotion to director Bong Joon-ho
From an elite lawyer to Cannes’ red carpet: Korean-French actor ‘Kim Ki-yoon’’s bold career moveA lawyer at a major law firm, who had taken the country’s top elite track in France, has made his way—confidently—into the 79th ‘Cannes International Film Festival’, a global celebration for filmmakers.
Iran war that isn’t over yet…Michael Bay is already turning it into a movie—an operation to rescue U.S. forces is set for a sudden Hollywood adaptation

Iran war that isn’t over yet…Michael Bay is already turning it into a movie—an operation to rescue U.S. forces is set for a sudden Hollywood adaptation

Up to 36 hours to rescue downed pilots behind enemy lines…Hollywood is pushing a rare film adaptation before the war ends
A grueling 36-hour struggle to rescue pilots of the 'F-15E Strike Eagle' that were shot down during the U. S. military operation 'Shattered Fury'. This unprecedented rescue operation returns to screens worldwide under the helm of director 'Michael Bay'.
Park Chan-wook’s $88.9 Billion Epic Western Debuts at the Cannes Market for the First Time… Tang Wei Joins the Cast

Park Chan-wook’s $88.9 Billion Epic Western Debuts at the Cannes Market for the First Time… Tang Wei Joins the Cast

Park Chan-wook’s Next Film Starring Matthew McConaughey, Pascal, and Tang Wei Makes Its First Appearance at the Cannes Film Market Under Tight Security
A Weighty Presence Revealed Under Tight Security'Park Chan-wook' director’s Hollywood new film 'The Brigands of Rattlecreek' finally made its first global appearance at the 79th 'Cannes International Film Festival' Film Market.
“Khan’s Biggest Shock”: Why Foreign Media Can’t Stop Praising Hong Jin-ho’s New Film ‘Hope’

“Khan’s Biggest Shock”: Why Foreign Media Can’t Stop Praising Hong Jin-ho’s New Film ‘Hope’

Screen Daily rating of 2.8 keeps it in the upper tier. Amid overwhelming praise from major foreign outlets, reactions to the ending and the monster’s CGI are mixed.
Hong Jin-ho’s return shakes Cannes with 'Hope'Director Hong Jin-ho’s new work, 'Hope', has taken the stage at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival in the Competition section, drawing cheers from critics around the world.