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Bboy Documentary Cites Koreans as Untouchable

May 12th, 2008 | By AzureWolf | Category: Movie, Video

Bboying was what made me realize that Korean was not just another word for “people with sexy eyes,” but an entire race. One of the under-appreciated parts of Hallyu is Korea’s influence and takeover of the breakdancing phenomenon that originated in the Bronx. A new video documentary, Planet B-Boy, has a few parts [...]



Kim Ah Joong is Not in 200 Pounds Sequel

May 1st, 2008 | By andy | Category: Movie

I have read from couple of different Asian entertainment blogs that the sensational Kim Ah Joong will not play the same character in the upcoming 200 Pounds Sequel. What? I realize that the new plot will suck because it’s basically the same concept all over again but will anyone watch the sequel if [...]



Hong Kong Film Awards Winners

Apr 15th, 2008 | By andy | Category: Featured Articles, Movie

The 27th Hong Kong Film awards was held couple of days ago. To be honest, I did not even know about it. Anyways here is a very short list of winners for you to enjoy. I knew that The Warlords will win the Best Film.
Best Film
The Warlords
Best Director
Peter Chan (The Warlords)
Best [...]



L Change the World - Death Note 3

Apr 13th, 2008 | By andy | Category: Featured Articles, Movie

I have just found out about this movie from A.P.P.L.E. I have watched Death Note 1 and 2 plus the anime. They were very interesting to say the least. Anyways, there was this awesome but weird kid named ‘L’. This movie is supposed to be a spin off from the death note [...]



Korean Movie - Babo (Fool)

Mar 10th, 2008 | By andy | Category: Movie

(AKA, Fool)
2 of my favorite actors in one movie. This has got to be great.
Genre : Drama
Release date : Feb 28, 2008
Director : Kim Jung-kwon
Main Cast : Cha Tae-hyun, Ha Ji-won
Website: http://www.babo2008.co.kr/
Synopsis
Ji-ho is a promising pianist, studying and playing abroad for years. But one night she had a stage fright and never recovers. [...]



Akira Being Made into 2 Movies

Mar 7th, 2008 | By andy | Category: Movie

NEW YORK — Warner Bros. will turn anime artist Katsuhiro Otomo’s six-volume graphic novel “Akira” into two live-action feature films, the first of which is being fast tracked for release in summer 2009.
WB, which had the “Akira” rights several years ago only to let them lapse and then recapture them in a spirited bidding battle, [...]



Hana Yori Dango: The Koreans Join the Fun

Mar 3rd, 2008 | By crazyvoni | Category: Movie, TV / Drama

Well, if you haven’t heard of Hana Yori Dango I have no idea what planet you have been on for the last six years… But still for those of you that don’t know (feel the shame!) it is an adaption of Yoko Kamio’s 36 volume manga under the same name.
The story centers around 16 [...]



The Korean Monster Comes Back in The Host 2

Mar 3rd, 2008 | By andy | Category: Movie

Korean studio reveals more details for the sequel.
You can get more information at www.scifijapan.com



Korean Movie - Virgin Snow (2007)

Feb 25th, 2008 | By andy | Category: Movie

Added Korean Movie - Virgin Snow (2007) to the movie section.



Daniel Henney is Agent Zero in the New X-Men Movie

Feb 22nd, 2008 | By andy | Category: Movie

Daniel Henney, an American expatriate actor in South Korea, has joined the cast of X-Men Origins: Wolverine as David North, aka Agent Zero.

North is part of the clandestine Team X, which was formed by the CIA. Team X consists of three field agents: Logan (Wolverine), North (Agent Zero) and Victor Creed (Sabretooth). According to Variety, [...]