Netflix aims to increase its appeal to Japanese filmmakers as the streaming giant engineers a pivot towards local production and feature movies, in particular. Theatrical releases of Netflix’ Japanese films are among the options.
The company’s initiative was this week highlighted by the signing of iconic “Shoplifters” director Kore-eda Hirokazu to direct a big budget feature for the streamer as well as a series on which Kore-eda will be showrunner and co-director. Titles were not announced in either case.
“We have only announced Kore-eda at the moment, but we are already developing things with a lot of great creators, legendary filmmakers and young filmmakers. It’s very diverse,” Sakamoto Kaata, Netflix VP of Japanese content told Variety. He was speaking on the sidelines of the two-day Netflix Japan Festival 2021 in which the company this week provided updates, release dates and introductions of new shows covering a total of 50 projects.
The company’s initiative was this week highlighted by the signing of iconic “Shoplifters” director Kore-eda Hirokazu to direct a big budget feature for the streamer as well as a series on which Kore-eda will be showrunner and co-director. Titles were not announced in either case.
“We have only announced Kore-eda at the moment, but we are already developing things with a lot of great creators, legendary filmmakers and young filmmakers. It’s very diverse,” Sakamoto Kaata, Netflix VP of Japanese content told Variety. He was speaking on the sidelines of the two-day Netflix Japan Festival 2021 in which the company this week provided updates, release dates and introductions of new shows covering a total of 50 projects.
- 11/11/2021
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Leading Korean entertainment conglomerate Cj Enm is to break the theatrical window in the world’s fourth largest movie market with a simultaneous cinema and streaming release for “Seobok,” one of the year’s hottest Korean movies.
The group said that it will distribute the sci-fi actioner in theaters on April 15 and also make it available on its own streaming service, Tving.
While Hollywood studio Disney has chosen to release titles such as “Mulan” with simultaneous premium video and cinema releases, and WarnerMedia is planning the same for its entire 2021 Warner Bros. slate, holdbacks have remained in place through much of Asia.
Directed by Lee Yong-joo (“Architecture 101”), “Seobok” features “Train to Busan” star Gong Yoo as an intelligence agent charged with transferring the first human clone from a laboratory to a safe place in the real world. Park Bo-gum stars as the eponymous clone.
“Seobok” had been set for...
The group said that it will distribute the sci-fi actioner in theaters on April 15 and also make it available on its own streaming service, Tving.
While Hollywood studio Disney has chosen to release titles such as “Mulan” with simultaneous premium video and cinema releases, and WarnerMedia is planning the same for its entire 2021 Warner Bros. slate, holdbacks have remained in place through much of Asia.
Directed by Lee Yong-joo (“Architecture 101”), “Seobok” features “Train to Busan” star Gong Yoo as an intelligence agent charged with transferring the first human clone from a laboratory to a safe place in the real world. Park Bo-gum stars as the eponymous clone.
“Seobok” had been set for...
- 3/4/2021
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
TollywoodRumours are rife that Shankar is making not just a pan-Indian film but a pan-Asian film.Tnm StaffScreengrabTollywood actor Ram Charan recently announced that he will be teaming up with filmmaker S Shankar for a movie. Ever since he made the announcement, several speculations about the film have been doing the rounds. Earlier, there were rumours that the movie is going to be a political thriller, and now rumours are rife that South Korean actor Bae Suzy might star opposite Ram Charan in this venture. A report published by Gulte states that the South Korean actor will be teaming up with Ram Charan for the untitled film. The report adds that the movie is not just going to be a pan-Indian venture but there is a possibility for it to become a pan-Asian film. However, the makers of the film haven’t officially confirmed the aforementioned details yet. The Shankar...
- 3/2/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
College movies can have such a diverse and vast audience. We watch these movies as teens, dreaming about college life to happen sooner. We watch them at college, to see people like us represented in the cinema. We watch them later in life whenever we feel nostalgic about those young years. Hence, a good college movie can be a true treasure for many people of different ages and experiences. In our list, we have collected 7 must-watch Asian movies about college life. Get some popcorn, and pick the one that speaks to you tonight.
1. You are the Apple of My Eye (2011)
A classical story of a good girl falling for a bad boy. Somehow these types of stories never get out of style. This time the movie is set back in the 1990s. A bright girl Shen Chia-Yi is the best student at school. Though, a lot is yet to change...
1. You are the Apple of My Eye (2011)
A classical story of a good girl falling for a bad boy. Somehow these types of stories never get out of style. This time the movie is set back in the 1990s. A bright girl Shen Chia-Yi is the best student at school. Though, a lot is yet to change...
- 10/26/2020
- by AMP Training
- AsianMoviePulse
Director Lee Yong-ju makes his long-awaited return to the big screen, eight years after “Architecture 101”, with “Seobok”, starring heartthrobs Gong Yoo and Park Bo-gum.
Synopsis
Ki-hun is an ex-agent of the intelligence agency. Seobok is the first human clone ever and he possesses the secret for eternal life. Ki-hun gets involved in dangerous situations due to several forces who want to take possession of Seobok.
It is to Lee Yong-ju’s credit that all three of his directorial so far have been of varying genres: his debut “Possessed” is a classic Korean horror film, “Architecture 101” remains one of the finest Korean romances while “Seobok” is a sci-fi action thriller. Gong Yoo, who returned to the big screen last year with “Kim Ji-young: Born 1982”, takes on the role of Ki-hun, while Park Bo-gum will play the titular Seobok. They are joined by Jo Woo-jin in his third release of...
Synopsis
Ki-hun is an ex-agent of the intelligence agency. Seobok is the first human clone ever and he possesses the secret for eternal life. Ki-hun gets involved in dangerous situations due to several forces who want to take possession of Seobok.
It is to Lee Yong-ju’s credit that all three of his directorial so far have been of varying genres: his debut “Possessed” is a classic Korean horror film, “Architecture 101” remains one of the finest Korean romances while “Seobok” is a sci-fi action thriller. Gong Yoo, who returned to the big screen last year with “Kim Ji-young: Born 1982”, takes on the role of Ki-hun, while Park Bo-gum will play the titular Seobok. They are joined by Jo Woo-jin in his third release of...
- 10/22/2020
- by Rhythm Zaveri
- AsianMoviePulse
Everyone has seen Kikuhrio and Pk, but there’s nothing wrong with adding a few other titles to your rotation. Did you know that watching movies with your loved ones brings two times greater positive effects that watching them alone? You can always use this site to find someone to spend some time with.
With that said, let’s get right into it!
5. A Werewolf Boy (2012)
As one of the most popular Korean romantic movies, it should be no surprise it’s on this list. In this movie, Song Joon Ki plays the role of Chul Soo, the “werewolf” boy and Park Bo Young portray the lovely teen, Soon Yi.
When Soon Yi’s family moves to the countryside because of her illness, she meets Chul Soon and helps him acclimate to civilized life. As you guessed, they fall in love!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGyLPT6pQs8
4. Two...
With that said, let’s get right into it!
5. A Werewolf Boy (2012)
As one of the most popular Korean romantic movies, it should be no surprise it’s on this list. In this movie, Song Joon Ki plays the role of Chul Soo, the “werewolf” boy and Park Bo Young portray the lovely teen, Soon Yi.
When Soon Yi’s family moves to the countryside because of her illness, she meets Chul Soon and helps him acclimate to civilized life. As you guessed, they fall in love!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGyLPT6pQs8
4. Two...
- 7/10/2019
- by AMP Training
- AsianMoviePulse
Gearing up for it's 13th edition, Osaka Asian Film Festival today announced it will kick off proceedings on March 9th with the Japanese Premiere of Korean film Anarchist from Colony. A sizeable hit in its native country when released last year, the film comes courtesy of director Lee Joon-ik whose knack for period historical dramas led to earlier success with Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet and The Throne. The festival opener stars Lee Je-hoon (The Phantom Detective, Architecture 101) and Choi Hee-seo, who worked with the director on Dongju. Osaka Asian Film Festival 2018 will take place from 9th - 18th March and feature a diverse selection of titles chosen from across Asia. Watch the trailer for their opening feature below. Synopsis: In 1923,...
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- 2/1/2018
- Screen Anarchy
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