Bollywood Remake of Korea’s ‘Blind,’ Starring Sonam Kapoor, Starts Glasgow Shoot

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefSouth Korean distributor Pancinema has set a March release for “Minari,” the acclaimed Korean-language film by Lee Isaac Chung.

Snow has blanketed many parts of the country overnight as Beast from the East 2 fears grow in Scotland. A yellow weather warning for snow will remain in place for most of the country until around 9pm this evening.

North Korea has been relatively quiet until recently, but that looks like it is changing. Keeping the Hermit Kingdom from becoming President-elect Joe Biden’s first crisis could well require learning some lessons from what the outgoing administration of President Trump got right.

Netflix is doubling down on South Korean content, a reflection of the East Asian nation's cultural influence globally. The streamer said Thursday that it has signed leases on two production facilities outside of Seoul so that it can "feed the demand" of subscribers around the world who are "eager to watch more original Korean series and films." From 2015 to 2020, Netflix has spent $700 million on Korean content, which included more than 80 shows made in the country.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefNetflix says that it is leasing nine sound stages at two facilities in South Korea in order to increase its output of Korean films and series.The two production facilities are located at Paju-si and Yeoncheon-gun, just outside of Seoul, in Gyeonggi Province. At YCDSMC – Studio 139, it will lease six stages and supporting spaces of approximately 9,000 square meters.

Netflix is doubling down on Korean originals and has leased production studio space at two facilities to handle this growth.

South Korean sci-fi action movieSpace Sweepers is finally set for release —on Netflix. The streamer said Wednesday that the film will launch on its platform worldwide on Feb.

Riding the worldwide popularity of K-content, Endeavor Content has struck a multi-year deal with Korean TV producer Bon Factory to develop English- and Korean-language series for the world market. “South Korean culture has impacted the world globally, and Bon Factory’s storytelling style and ability to weave local and global approaches to content make this the perfect partnership," Kelly Miller, vp of international strategy at Endeavor Content, said in a statement.

found in a popular Scots park. Police were called following reports from members of the public after the 18-year-old's body was discovered by walkers in Meadowfield Park, in Edinburgh which is situated below Arthur's Seat.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe New Year weekend rankings give a bizarre indication of the havoc currently being wreaked on the Korean box office by the coronavirus, audience caution and stay at home orders. For a start, a Hollywood title scored a rare victory.“Wonder Woman 1984,” the most recently released film of international significance, took the top spot for the second weekend.

homeless by the corornavirus pandemic, has released a single to help rough sleepers and those battling mental health issues. Gee Ritchie was gearing up for his 'busiest year yet' under the guise of drag act, Gina Gee, before Covid-19 put Scotland's entertainment industry on ice.

Before “Oldboy,” before “The Handmaiden,” visionary South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook helmed, “Joint Security Area,” a gripping tale of deceit, misunderstanding, and the senselessness of war. READ MORE: The Best & The Rest: The Films Of Park Chan-Wook Ranked Released in 2000, “Joint Security Area,” occurs after a shooting incident at the North/South Korean border/DMZ leaves 2 North Korean soldiers dead.

hospital after a horror Christmas Day crash on the M8. The accident happened at around 7.25am on the eastbound carriageway near junction 18 in the Charing Cross area of Glasgow city centre.