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New ‘Housemaid’ is no match for the innovations of the original (2010/07/08)


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[Jainnie's Cine Korea] After watching both versions of “The Housemaid” - the re-release of the original 1960 psycho-thriller film by the late director Kim Ki-young and this year’s Cannes-nominated remake “The Housemaid - 2010″ by director Lim Sang-soo - it seemed that the appropriate thing to have done would have been to switch their release dates. In fact, after encountering the banality of

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Pifan is back with more horror than ever (2010/07/08)

‘We watch all kinds of films every day but the films in this year’s Forbidden Zone were too much, even for us’. - Pifan programmer Kwon Yong-min Summer is traditionally the peak season for moviegoers. Sitting in a fully air-conditioned theater on a sizzling summer day is one easy way to entertain oneself. “Attendance is higher in July, August and September than other months on average”, sai

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AKB48 promotes natto again with new unit

AKB48 has once again created a temporary unit to promote “Natto Day” on July 10. The new group, named Natto Angel Z, consists of four AKB48 members who all like natto. The new group is a follow-up to last year’s three-member unit Natto Angel . Miho Miyazaki (16) is returning for the new group, but Tomomi Itano (18) and Tomomi Kasai (18) are being replaced by Moeno Nito (17),… Read the rest

"Kaibutsu-kun" special announced

The NTV drama series “Kaibutsu-kun” (starring Satoshi Ohno of Arashi ) ended its run on Saturday, but the network has already announced that the show will return for a special program later this month. The 90-minute special is titled “Mou Kaette Kita Yo!! Kaibutsu-kun Subete Shinsaku SP.” Unlike many special episodes for other drama series, NTV promises that the entire program is a new work rather than simply compiling highlights from… Read the rest

"101st Marriage Proposal" being remade as Chinese film

The hit 1991 drama series “101st Marriage Proposal” is getting a remake as a movie in China. The film will be a joint production with Fuji TV, though the cast and staff will be Chinese. “101st Marriage Proposal” was a love story starring Tetsuya Takeda (61) and Atsuko Asano (49). Takeda played a man who goes through 99 unsuccessful omiai (arranged meetings intended to lead to marriage), while Asano played… Read the rest

Nanako Matsushima to star in "Ghost" remake

Jerry Zucker’s hit 1990 film “Ghost,” starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore, is reportedly getting an Asian remake. Swayze and Moore are being replaced by Korean actor Song Seung Hun (33) and Japanese actress Nanako Matsushima (36), with the story taking place in Japan. In the original “Ghost,” Swayze played an investment banker who is killed but remains on Earth as a ghost. He learns that his death was planned,… Read the rest

Lee Jung Hyun aka AVA releases “Suspicious Man” teaser!

Korea’s diva, Lee Jung Hyun (aka AVA) has just released a dark, enticing teaser for her soon to be comeback! Although Lee Jung Hyun’s comeback was delayed, the original diva is ready to be back and better than ever! Check out the teaser for “Suspicious Man” below: Are you digging the dark, dreary concept or is it a bit overboard?

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SNSD ‘Run Devil Run’ story version of their MV revealed

Remember the scene at the end of SNSD’s “Oh!” music video? Well you can see how this scene fully plays out in their new story version of their “Run Devil Run” MV. Check out the new MV that was released today and the scene with SNSD cheerleaders vs. SNSD bad girls. Brace yourself for some butt kicking! Is it just me or is it exactly like the original MV,… Read the rest

TVB Rating Reports (18/01/2010 - 24/01/2010)

Dramas A Watchdog’s Tale Finale - 老友狗狗大結局 (EP 19 END) - 32 PTS (Peaking at 35 PTS) A Watchdog’s Tale - 老友狗狗 (EPS 14-18) - 31 PTS The Season of Fate - 五味人生 (EPS 06-10) - 28 PTS (Peaking at 30 PTS) Off Pedder - 畢打自己人 (EPS 318-322) - 26 PTS Variety Shows Chua San Feast - 蔡瀾品味 (EP 13) - 23 PTS Checkerboard Jackpot - 逐格鬥 (EP 03)… Read the rest

Fiona Sit may appear on screen in ATV

Fiona Sit is rumored for dating a black guy, and their pictures were secretly taken by the paparazzi recently. The magazine also reported both of them were having a good time together with her wearing a bright red knickers. Fiona accepted an interview with the commercial radio yesterday, she denied owning a red knickers. She did not rule out that the color of her knickers were computer generated. Fiona… Read the rest