Crossover Film ‘Vanishing’ Felt ‘More Korean Than French,’ Says Busan Audience at World Premiere

Marvel movie, all but confirming that his role will come in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.The legendary actor, who most recently appeared in Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch, spilled the beans in a new interview.Speaking to German outlet Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Murray discussed upcoming projects of his, revealing that he has been working on a forthcoming MCU film.While not confirming that he will appear in the new Ant-Man film by name, he dropped heavy hints about the identity of

According to a German newspaper and Google Translate, Bill Murray may be taking his superpowers to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

EXCLUSIVE: Here are your first look images at feature The Magic Flute from executive producer Roland Emmerich.

There’s a line that Bill Murray’s Harold Ross-like character Arthur Howitzer Jr, the editor of The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun, says a few times in Wes Anderson’s new movie that I can’t stop thinking about. “Just try to make it sound like you wrote it that way on purpose,” he gently advises his staff.It’s clever, sure, and just familiar enough to make you wonder if it is some well-known writing advice.

Asacha Media Group, the French production group formed last year by former Zodiak and Endemol execs, has signed up an All3Media International Senior Vice President as Head of International Content and Co-Productions.

Frances McDormand and Joel Coen get cozy on the red carpet at the premiere of The Tragedy Of Macbeth during the 2021 BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on Sunday (October 17) in London, England.

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz have shared their heartache following the death of their beloved pet dog Frankie. David and Victoria Beckham's son Brooklyn, 22, and fiancée Nicola, 26, posted photos of the French bulldog pup to shared the sad news.

EXCLUSIVE: Mike Pniewski (Hightown), Thad Luckinbill (12 Strong), Sky Ferreira (Lords of Chaos), James Devoti (The Walking Dead) and Michael Beasley (Escape at Dannemora) will round out the cast of Netflix’s crime thriller Reptile, appearing alongside previously announced cast members Benicio Del Toro, Justin Timberlake, Alicia Silverstone, Michael Pitt, Ato Essandoh, Frances Fisher, Eric Bogosian, Domenick Lombardozzi, Karl Glusman, Matilda Lutz, Owen Teague and Catherine Dyer.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe Busan International Film Festival will be a homecoming of sorts for Zhang Lu. The celebrated art-house director was born in China, but is of Korean ethnicity, and has enjoyed many of his successes in Busan, at the festival or through the project market.Zhang’s new film “Yanagawa” has its world premiere in Busan’s Icons section and will next travel to the Pingyao festival where it is set as the opening title.

Asteroid City, during the premiere of their current film The French Dispatch at the London Film Festival yesterday (October 10).The film will see a number of recurring collaborations for Anderson, with his cast including Tilda Swinton, Adrien Brody and Scarlett Johansson.New actors joining the film will include Tom Hanks, Margot Robbie and Rupert Friend.

Sandra Oh is hitting the red carpet!

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefFollowing a recent pact with Philippines broadcaster ABS-CBN, streaming platform iQiyi International has revealed its first Filipino original series. At Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market it is also launching four originals from South Korea, and others from Thailand and Malaysia.The streamer is the overseas offshoot of NASDAQ-listed Chinese streaming firm iQiyi.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe global popularity of “Parasite” star Song Kang-ho has turned sports drama “One Win” into a major calling card for Korean film sales company K-Movie Entertainment.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefCOVID-related travel restrictions have made Busan’s film market a more Korean affair. But, having gone virtual, that does not have to be the case.Some 22 European sales companies, more than in 2020, will wake part at the Asian Contents & Film Market which kicks off Monday.

Rebecca Souw Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market kicks off Monday in virtual format for the second year. But that COVID-enforced constraint may not be an impediment.Market stalls operated on behalf of sales companies are virtual, and many Korean sellers will stay in place in Seoul, rather than making the trip to Busan.

Wife of a Spy” was the biggest winner at the 15th edition of the Asian Film Awards. It collected three major prizes including the best film award.The 18 prizes were handed out Friday evening at a hybrid ceremony with the in-person component held at Busan’s Paradise Hotel.

Rebecca Souw The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted film productions, releases and festivals.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefLeading Korean film sales agent Finecut has taken international rights to stylish genre actioner “Project Wolf Hunting.” The company will launch it at the Busan International Film Festival’s Asian Contents and Film Market which starts at the weekend.Directed by Kim Hongsun, the film is set on board a cargo ship which is being used to transport dangerous criminals from Manila in the Philippines to Busan, South Korea.