The success of monster hits such as Squid Game, Netflix’s most popular series ever, as well as Money Heist, All of Us Are Dead, Elite and Lupin, has proven that there is no language barrier for non-English-language series to become global phenoms.
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Diary Of A Murderer is getting an English-language feature film adaptation.The original novella by acclaimed South Korean author Kim Young-ha follows a former serial killer diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, causing him to suffer from rapidly worsening memory loss. When the emergence of new killings mimicking the modus operandi of his murders from decades ago threatens to end his now-peaceful life with his daughter, he plans one final kill before he loses his memory completely.Mammoth Pictures, the production company behind horror-thriller The Night, was reported by Deadline on August 17 to have acquired both film and television rights to the book, with the company’s creative director Kourosh Ahari (The Night, Parallel) set to direct.With a screenplay written by Henry Chaisson, who previously wrote Antlers and Servant, the upcoming Diary Of A Murderer film will mark the first production under the new deal.
The new movie will also be produced by Alex Bretow and Alexia Brontë, both of whom have worked on The Night. The upcoming adaptation of Diary Of A Murderer is not the first film based on the Kim novella – it was previously adapted by filmmaker Won Shin-yeon as the Korean-language movie Memoir Of A Murder in 2017. Other details on the new English version of the film, including its cast and exact release date, have yet to be announced.In other Korean screen news, K-pop star Eric Nam is set to make his acting debut in the psychological thriller movie Transplant as Jonah Yoon, a surgical resident who is driven to succeed by his mentor, renowned heart surgeon Dr.
Edward Harmon (The Queen’s Gambit’s Bill Camp). While Transplant has reportedly finished production in Los Angeles, a definite release date for the film has yet
.The success of monster hits such as Squid Game, Netflix’s most popular series ever, as well as Money Heist, All of Us Are Dead, Elite and Lupin, has proven that there is no language barrier for non-English-language series to become global phenoms.
After a lifetime spent creating outrage and offence, both on and off screen, Korean master Kim Ki-duk has left the world with this final film, finished by his friends after his death. The story of a passionate affair that curdles almost immediately into jealousy and hate – but ends on a lyrically wistful note – is a startlingly appropriate rogue’s epitaph.
With its crystal blue sea, art deco buildings and palm tree lined streets, it’s no surprise that Miami is the Hollywood of the East Coast. From the Beckhams’ enjoying some downtime on their sprawling superyacht to Kim Kardashian and co taking in the sights from their seafront hotel, the sun-kissed paradise is ideal for anyone looking to do a slice of celebrity spotting.
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Netflix and tvN have unveiled a new trailer for the upcoming South Korean TV adaptation of Little Women.Set to premiere this weekend, the new K-drama series follows three sisters, In-ju (Yumi’s Cells star Kim Go-eun), In-kyeong (100 Days My Prince’s Nam Ji-hyun) and In-hye (All Of Us Are Dead’s Park Ji-hu), who grew up in poverty. As the story progresses, the trio will go against one of the nation’s wealthiest families.The newly released trailer offers a glimpse into the lives of each sister: In-hye, the youngest, is a student at a prestigious arts high school, but cannot afford the same luxuries her peers enjoy.
Kim Kardashian stuns in a dark grey dress while joining Henry Winkler and his daughter, Zoe, at the 2022 TIAH Fundraiser in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon (August 27).
Kim Kardashian is full of fashion surprises, and did not disappoint when she stepped out for the This is About Humanity nonprofit fundraiser in Los Angeles, rocking a see-through body con gown that showed off her famous curves.RELATED: Kim Kardashian rocks skin-tight neon green Balenciaga 'pantaleggings' in ParisThe Kardashians star teamed the sheer, figure-hugging Balenciaga maxi dress with a black box clutch, neon green shoes and movie star sunglasses.MORE: Kim Kardashian sizzles in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit IssueSEE: Kim Kardashian crashes a sexy Heidi Klum & Tyra Banks SKIMS shoot - and it's iconic Newly-single Kim recently split from former SNL star boyfriend Pete Davidson - and she also seems to be ready for something new when it comes to her looks. Kim made a subtle but noticeable change in her blonde hair style that Millennials will love: a side part.WATCH: Kim Kardashian models SKIMS Teddy loungewearKim decided to leave behind her Gen Z approved center part, switching it up for a – gasp! – side-parted sleek and straight hair style.
Gladiators legend Kim ‘Lightning’ Betts questioned whether the iconic battles will be ‘as exciting’ in the upcoming BBC revival. After reboot rumours started swirling last month, the BBC confirmed that the reboot will include brand new games alongside classic challenges, culminating at the end of each episode with fan favourite The Eliminator. While former gymnast Kym, 49 is ready to see a fresh face of contenders take on the gladiators, she also fears that the highly-anticipated special won’t be as thrilling as the 90s original.
Kim Kardashian stepped out in Snoop Dogg emblazoned boots as she attended her sister Kylie Jenner's event.The 41 year old star debuted her single girl look as she slipped into a skintight black jumpsuit in Los Angeles for younger sister Kylie Jenner's Ulta Beauty party.The KUWTK star recently sported a similar look for her appearance on pal Hailey Bieber's YouTube channel. Mum-of-four Kim showed off her tiny waist in a black halterneck jumpsuit paired with black over-the-knee boots and sunglasses. She completed the head-turning get-up with a tiny black handbag and a pair of large rhinestone-covered disc earrings – and wore her bleached blonde hair back in a sleek bun.
Kim Kardashian has been spotted wearing a chic Balenciaga jumpsuit in Los Angeles on Tuesday, 23 August, The reality star, 41, turned heads as she showed off her tiny waist in the designer outfit to film an appearance on pal Hailey Bieber's YouTube channel.The mum-of-four looked stunning as she wore her bleached blonde hair in a sleek bun which showed off her dark roots and she rocked a pair of large rhinestone-covered disc earrings.The outing comes as it is claimed Kim is looking to date "someone older" following her split from Pete Davidson earlier this month. Kim had a 13-year age gap with Pete, 28, who she dated for nine months until earlier this month – and it's been claimed that she is ready to get back on the dating scene and would like to find a man who is older than her. An insider told E! News: "Kim’s expressed she’s ready to date someone older but it has to be the right person who understands her life.
AB6IX have released their first official English song ‘Chance’ today (August 24).The Brand New Music boyband gave little prior indication ‘Chance’ was coming, only sharing details of the song on Twitter yesterday.AB6IX (에이비식스) SPECIAL SINGLE 'CHANCE'2022.08.24. 6PM (KST) RELEASE#AB6IX #에이비식스 #전웅 #김동현 #박우진 #이대휘 #CHANCE #브랜뉴뮤직 #BRANDNEWMUSIC pic.twitter.com/qod93F6vvj— AB6IX (@AB6IX) August 23, 2022 The funky, guitar-driven song arrived with a music video featuring footage of AB6IX interacting with fans in the US during their recent ‘AB_NEW AREA’ global fan meeting tour this year.“My love for you is so true come look into my eyes / Hold my hand party all day girl leave it to your heart / Don’t hesitate as if it was a fate / Listen what your mind tell you to do / The stars are shining on us dancing in the moon,” they sing on the second verse.‘Chance’ marks AB6IX’s fourth music release this year.
Extraordinary Attorney Woo” has taken over the Netflix Top 10 chart. With 77.4 million hours watched, the series was Netflix’s most-viewed title during the Aug. 15-21 viewing window — racking up more hours viewed than Neil Gaiman’s “The Sandman,” which was the most-viewed title the previous two weeks. “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” follows Woo Young-woo (Park Eun-bin), a lawyer with autism, whose eidetic memory helps her succeed at a large law firm as she also navigates difficult social interactions. “The Sandman” still sits at the top on the English-language chart for the third consecutive week, garnering 77.2 million hours watched over the last week. This marks a drop from last week’s 127.5 million hours as the series has now had its second full week of availability on the platform. Its continued No. 1 status is partially due to “A Dream of a Thousand Cats”/”Calliope,” a bonus episode that Netflix released on Aug. 19.
The Company You Keep, starring Milo Ventimiglia, based on the 2019 Korean drama My Fellow Citizens!.On August 22, Variety reported that ABC has picked up the series for a full season, which is now set for a 2023 premiere, after it was originally ordered to pilot this year. The Company You Keep is set to star This Is Us actor Milo Ventimiglia, alongside Catherine Haena Kim.It is an adaptation of the 2019 South Korean drama My Fellow Citizens!, which starred Super Junior member Choi Si-won, Dr.
Former Coronation Street star Kym Marsh has posted a number of snaps to Instagram as she cuddled up to her husband Scott Ratcliffe on a trip - days after she became a grandmother for the second time. The 46 year old, who found fame as part of pop band Hear'Say in 2001, enjoyed a romantic getaway with her husband of almost a year at a hotel the UK, where they enjoyed dinner and spa treatments.