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Ryu Seung-ryong, the veteran Korean star whose lead performance in Disney+’s Moving helped make it the platform’s most-watched Asian original to date, returns to the streamer next month in Low Life, a colorful period crime drama set against the backdrop of 1970s South Korea’s murky underworld. The 11-part series will premiere July 16 with a three-episode debut, followed by weekly releases leading up to a two-part finale on August 13. Low Life will launch internationally on Disney+ and domestically on Hulu as a Hulu Original.

Written and directed by Kang Yun-seong, the screenwriter behind Disney+’s Big Bet and director of Korean blockbuster The Outlaws, Low Life follows a ragtag pair of small-time schemers — an uncle and nephew— who stumble across a tantalizing rumor: a sunken treasure ship laden with riches has been found just off the Korean coast. With dreams of finally striking it rich, the duo plunges...

Ryu Seungryong is diving back into Disney+ waters with “Low Life,” a treasure-hunting crime drama set in 1970s Korea.

The 11-part series stars the “Moving” and “Chicken Nugget” actor as Oh Gwanseok, an opportunistic chancer who teams up with his nephew Oh Heedong (Yang Sejong) to chase get-rich-quick schemes. When word spreads about an ancient treasure ship discovered off the Korean coast, the uncle-nephew duo races against time and rival treasure hunters to claim their fortune.

“Low Life” comes from writer-director Kang Yunsung, who previously created the Disney+ hit “Big Bet” and helmed “The Outlaws.” The series also features Lim Soojung as Yang Jungsook.

Yang Sejong, known for “Doona!” and “Temperature of Love,” plays the nephew caught up in the high-stakes treasure hunt alongside his uncle’s schemes.

The treasure-hunting premise of “Low Life” taps into the popular Korean cinema tradition of heist and crime capers, with the 1970s setting...

Disney+ has greenlit “The Remarried Empress,” a live-action adaptation of the chart-topping Korean web novel and webtoon series that has amassed over 2.6 billion views to date.

The romantic fantasy drama will star Shin Min-a as Empress Navier, alongside Ju Ji-hyun as Emperor Sovieshu of the Eastern Empire. Lee Jong-suk rounds out the main cast as Heinrey, the Crown Prince of the Western Kingdom harboring a hidden secret, while Lee Se-young plays Rashta, the former runaway slave-turned-concubine with imperial ambitions.

Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, the series follows the story of Navier, a perfect empress whose world is turned upside down when her husband returns home with his mistress and demands a divorce. Rather than accept defeat, Navier agrees to the divorce but counters by asking to marry a rival prince of the Western Kingdom, setting off a tale of political intrigue, romance and a fight to reclaim stolen power.

South Korean exorcism horror movies The Priests and Dark Nuns will be released on Digital on July 15. They’ll also be available on Blu-ray and DVD exclusively through Amazon the same day.

2015’s The Priests is written and directed by Jang Jae-hyun and stars Kim Yoon-seok, Gang Dong-won, and Park So-dam.

It follows two priests who must help a young girl fight for survival against a powerful, malevolent force—one that may consume them all.

Dark Nuns is a 2025 spin-off from director Hyeok-jae Kwon. It stars Song Hye-kyo, Jeon Yeo-been, Lee Jin-wook, Moon Woo-jin, and Huh Joon-ho.

In it, two nuns take on the dangerous, forbidden exorcism ritual to save a young boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit, in direct violation of the Church’s sacred order—putting both their lives and their immortal souls in grave danger.

The post Korean Exorcism Films ‘The Priests’ & ‘Dark Nuns’ Possess Digital...

Disney+ has unveiled its latest Korean original: Gold Land, a gritty crime thriller created by Oldboy screenwriter Hwang Joyoon and directed by Chief Detective 1958 helmer Kim Sunghoon.

Set in rural Korea and suffused with tension, Gold Land follows Kim Heeju (played by Light Shop star Park Boyoung), a young woman who stumbles into possession of gold bars belonging to a smuggling syndicate. On the run from a violent criminal network and forced to return to a hometown she had hoped to forget, Heeju’s story quickly turns into a harrowing chase for survival.

Kim Sung Cheol (No Way Out: The Roulette, Troll Factory) co-stars as Jang Wook (aka “Woogy”), a menacing yet familiar figure from Heeju’s past who now hunts her on behalf of the syndicate.

Disney says the series promises a potent mix of suspense, action, and emotional depth — hallmarks of Hwang’s previous work in films such...

Puzzle Phenomenon

Disney+ has revealed that Korean crime thriller “Nine Puzzles” has become the platform’s most-viewed Korean title globally in 2025, just nine days after its May 21 debut.

The series stars Kim Dami (“Itaewon Class”) as Yoon Ena, a high school student who discovers her murdered uncle’s body alongside a mysterious puzzle piece, only to become the prime suspect. A decade later, now a criminal profiler, she’s pulled into a new series of murders connected by similar puzzle pieces. Son Sukku (“Big Bet”) co-stars as Detective Kim Hansaem, with Kim Sungkyun (“Moving”) and Hyun Bongsik rounding out the cast. The series is directed by Yoon Jongbin (“Narco Saints”) and written by Lee Eunmi (“Tunnel”).

“Nine Puzzles” joins Disney+’s expanding Korean slate alongside “Unmasked” and “Hyper Knife,” with upcoming titles including treasure-hunting series “Low Life” starring Ryu Seungryong and international conspiracy thriller “Tempest” featuring Gang Dongwon and John Cho.

Soccer Streaming

Disney+ has landed exclusive live streaming rights to the UEFA Women’s Champions League soccer tournament across Europe in a five-year pact covering the 2025/26 through 2029/30 seasons.

The deal makes Disney+ the sole destination for all 75 matches in the competition, with coverage launching in October alongside the tournament’s new 18-team League phase format. All matches will stream live at no additional cost to subscribers through the 2026 final at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo.

ESPN will handle production duties for Disney+, providing multi-language commentary and pre- and post-game programming. The sports network brings four-and-a-half decades of broadcasting experience to the project, having recently added UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League coverage to Disney+ in Denmark and Sweden.

The announcement builds on Disney’s existing partnership with UEFA through the Playmakers program, which has introduced over 132,000 girls aged 5-8 to soccer across 6,300 centers in 46 countries since 2020. The initiative, recently extended through 2027, employs nearly 8,000 coaches.

Top-Grossing Films Of Lee Byung-Hun’s Career ( Photo Credit – Amazon Prime Video )

Lee Byung-Hun is a legendary actor, singer, and model in the South Korean entertainment industry. He has been winning appreciation for his performances, be it in a rom-com or a crime thriller. His critically acclaimed film Inside Men put him on the map as he won Best Actor in three prestigious award events. He recently grabbed attention for his unique portrayal of the character Front Man in the K-drama Squid Game.

His latest film, The Match, alongside Yoo Ah-In, also attracted a lot of public attention not only because the movie was released after a long delay but also because of their performances. Byung-Hun has featured in many projects, and among them, 5 of his films rank on the highest-grossing film in South Korea of all times. Here we have listed 5 of his highest-grossing movies – from Masquerade to The Good,...

Disney+ is continuing its strong push into Korean content with “Nine Puzzles,” a cerebral crime thriller starring Kim Dami (“Itaewon Class”) and Son Sukku (“Big Bet”).

The 11-episode series follows Yoon Ena, a high school student who discovers her uncle’s murdered body next to a single puzzle piece. Initially the prime suspect, Ena reemerges a decade later as a criminal profiler only to find herself entangled in a new series of murders — each victim connected by puzzle pieces similar to the one from her uncle’s crime scene.

The series brings together notable Korean talent beyond its leads, with Kim Sungkyun as Police Captain Yang Jungho and Hyun Bongsik as Junior Detective Choi San. Behind the camera, “Narco Saints” director Yoon Jongbin helms the project from a script by Lee Eunmi.

The first six episodes will drop May 21 on Disney+ internationally, with U.S. viewers accessing the content through Hulu.

Disney+'s New Medical Thriller Series Hyper Knife has just set a new record for the streaming platform.

According to Variety, the medical crime series' first episode has become Disney+'s most-viewed Korean premiere in 2025.Hyper Knife debuted on March 19 with two episodes and set the record in a matter of two weeks. The series stars Park Eun-Bin as Dr. Jung Se-ok, a disgraced neurosurgeon who begins performing illegal surgeries after losing her medical license. When she once again crosses paths with her former mentor, Choi Deok-hee, played by Sul Kyung-gu, old wounds are reopened, and moral dilemmas are presented.

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Series star Park was previously best known for her roles in Extraordinary Attorney Woo and The King’s Affection. Her co-star Sol can be seen in Memoir of a Murderer and Oasis. Hyper Knife's creative team includes director Kim Junghyun, known for After the Rain and My Fellow Citizens!, as well as writer Kim Sunhee.

Korean medical thriller “Hyper Knife” has emerged as Disney+’s most-viewed Korean premiere globally in 2025, the streamer revealed Tuesday.

The series, which debuted with two episodes on March 19, has reached this milestone less than two weeks after its launch, with the ranking based on seven days of streaming data. The Park Eunbin and Sul Kyunggu starrer has dominated viewership in the Asia-Pacific region and worldwide.

“Hyper Knife” centers on Jeong Seok (Park), a brilliant neurosurgeon whose exceptional surgical skills are matched only by her obsession with perfecting them. After uncovering a shocking revelation, Seok finds herself betrayed by her mentor and stripped of her medical license. Refusing to abandon her calling, she begins performing underground surgeries for society’s outcasts until her former mentor comes seeking her expertise.

The series presents Seok with a moral dilemma: use her talents to complete a seemingly impossible operation or exact revenge on the man who destroyed her career.

Jun Ji-Hyun Tax Investigation (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Jun Ji-Hyun was allegedly accused of a fine after the National Tax Service’s two-year-old tax investigation. Now, her agency has finally clarified why the actress paid the money.

South Korean actress Jun Ji-Hyun, popularly known for her projects like The Legend of the Blue Sea and My Love from North Star, was once accused of paying a tax fine after a two-year-old report surfaced everywhere. It suggested that the actress spent a lot of money following an intensive tax investigation by the National Tax Service, which created quite a frenzy online.

Now, her agency, Ieum Hashtag, has stepped forward to clarify all the doubts and speculations about the actress’ acceptable payment and explain why she had to pay what she had to pay. They issued an official statement urging everyone to stop spreading false allegations against the actress.

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Exclusive: Korean-Australian actress Alicia Hannah-Kim (Cobra Kai) has signed with 3 Arts for representation.

Hannah-Kim joined the cast of Netflix’s hit series Cobra Kai in Season 5 as the first female sensei ‘Kim Da-Eun’ in a recurring role. Kim shocked viewers in the second part of the sixth and final season when things between her and nemesis Chozen (Yuji Okumoto) turned steamy when both were in Spain for the Sekai Taikai.

The Karate Kid Universe series is created by Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald & Hayden Schlossberg and will drop its final installment on February 13. It stars Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Xolo Maridueña, Tanner Buchanan, Mary Mouser, Peyton List, Martin Kove, Courtney Henggeler, Vanessa Rubio, Thomas Ian Griffith and Dallas Dupree Young. Cobra Kai‘s sixth season trended in the Top 5 for several weeks following the release of Parts 1 and 2.

Hannah-Kim recently wrapped production on the Disney+ and Hulu Korean spy drama Tempest,...

In Uprising, directed by Kim Sang-man and co-written by Park Chan-wook, we explore a narrative that challenges standard storytelling conventions. This film, which premiered at the Busan International Film Festival and is now available on Netflix, is more than just a historical drama; it also reflects current cultural issues.

Set in the late 16th century Joseon Dynasty during the Imjin War, the film delves into the complex relationship between Cheon-yeong, a servant, and Jong-ryeo, a lord. Their childhood friendship serves as a lens through which to examine themes of loyalty and class struggle, echoing current discussions of privilege and power dynamics.

The nonlinear narrative style reflects the era’s chaos, encouraging viewers to recreate emotional journeys through flashbacks. This complexity resonates with the storytelling approaches of directors such as Noah Baumbach, who enhance the dramatic stakes of the film. Ju Sung-lim’s cinematography captures Korea’s haunting beauty, while a...

Over 2,500 film industry figures in South Korea have signed their names to a petition calling for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol after his misbegotten declaration of martial law on Tuesday.

Many of the country’s biggest names in film and K-drama — including Parasite director and multi-Oscar winner Bong Joon-ho, acclaimed auteur Park Chan-wook and A-list actors like Gang Dong-won (Peninsula), Son Ye Jin (Crash Landing on You) and Park Eun-bin (Extraordinary Attorney Woo) — signed their names to the document, as did 77 local film industry organizations, such as the Directors Guild of Korea and the Producers Guild of Korea.

Altogether, 2,518 Korean film professionals put their names down in support of the petition, which was open for 30 hours from Thursday to Friday, according to the Korea JoongAng Daily. Other high-profile names on the list were Kim Go-eun, Jun Ji-hyun and Cha Seung-won.

Korea’s entertainment business is hardly alone in...

Netflix continues to deliver in the action department, with the streaming giant having now set a 2025 release date for what sounds like a truly gripping martial arts epic. The upcoming series, superbly titled Last Samurai Standing and based on the manga “Ikusagami,” promises to deliver an “intriguing tale of survival and honor,” according to Netflix, and centers on 292 warriors who gather at a temple for a battle royale and the allure of a 100-billion-yen prize. So, think Squid Game but with samurai. We're sold.

Amid this mass fight to the death is our hero, set to be portrayed by Jun'ichi Okada, who must survive the slashing of samurai swords to save his wife and child. As per What’s on Netflix, as part of the streamer’s international release announcement, Last Samurai Standing will debut in 2025. While a more specific release date has yet to be announced, you can imagine...

A second season of Korean sci-fi fantasy series Moving is in the works at Disney+, Disney confirmed on day two of its Asia Pacific Content Showcase in Singapore.

The announcement was made by Carol Choi, Disney’s executive vp original content strategy for Apac, although no details on dates and cast on Moving season two were provided. Series creator, the influential Korean artist Kang Full, will be involved in the second season.

The series, which launched in August 2023, has been a huge hit for Disney+ and Hulu, with the company saying that Moving ranked as the number one local original title globally on Disney+ last year.

Moving is an adaptation of a popular webtoon created by Kang, whose works have been adapted into several local films. The show, that’s also written by Kang, stars some of the biggest names in Korean film and television, including Ryu Seung-ryong, Han Hyo-joo and Zo In-sung.

Director Kim Sang-man’s Uprising is a historical epic on a human scale. At the start, Cheon-yeong (Gang Dong-won) and Yi Jong-ryeo (Park Jeong-min) are unlikely friends — the former forced into slavery by family debt, the latter the privileged scion of Cheon-yeong’s new owners. This family of the deputy minister of defense expects the lumbering Jong-ryeo to become a military officer, so the adroit swordsman Cheon-yeong is enlisted as his fighting tutor, and they become something like brothers.

When the two reach adulthood, Japan invades the Korean Peninsula, the Joseon Dynasty begins to fracture, and the furious lower classes burn down Gyeongbokgung palace. In the scuffle, Jong-ryeo’s wife takes her and her child’s lives rather than be helped by Cheon-yeong — a “brute.” Based on bad intel, Jong-ryeo blames the impudent Cheon-yeong for their deaths and swears revenge as both men wander the country, fighting the Japanese...

Netflix is on something of an action movie hot streak right now thanks to the likes of Rebel Ridge, Hit Man, The Shadow Strays, and more. To the delight of action fans everywhere, the trend continues with the brutal and bloody martial arts epic, Uprising. The historical war movie is now available to stream on the platform, and reactions from both critics and audiences have started to emerge.

Kate Snchez of But Why Tho? A Geek Community heaps praise on Uprising for standing out for all the right reasons.

The choice of culture, history, and sins in one persons life and personal connections makes Uprising (2024) more than just another movie in the robust sageuk genre. It stands out for all the right reasons.

Daniel Hart of Ready Steady Cut awarded the movie a near-perfect 4/5, calling Uprising a treat and applauding the movie for not holding back.

Uprising does not hold...

Uprising is Netflix’s latest Korean action-war epic that takes viewers on a historical journey, spotlighting the friendship between two men from different social classes. Set against the backdrop of late 16th century Joseon during the Imjin War, the film chronicles the relationship between Cheon-yeong, a skilled nobi (slave) played by Broker’s Gang Dong-won, and Jong-ryeo, the privileged son of a noble family, portrayed by Park Jeong-min (The 8 Show). Despite growing up together, their friendship is shaped by the rigid class system that governs their lives, reflecting the deep-rooted societal inequalities of the time.

The Imjin War: A Catalyst for Conflict

In 1592, Japan, under the rule of warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi, launched an invasion of Korea, setting off the seven-year Imjin War. The conflict, though primarily a military struggle, had deep social consequences for the Korean Peninsula, which was then under the rule of the Joseon Dynasty. At the...

If you’re eagerly waiting to watch Uprising (2024), the highly anticipated Korean historical war action film, you’re in luck! Following its premiere as the opening film at the 29th Busan International Film Festival on October 2, 2024, Uprising is now set for its global streaming release on Netflix on October 11, 2024. Whether you’re a fan of historical epics or South Korean cinema, here’s everything you need to know about how and where to stream Uprising (2024) online.

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The film takes us back to a tumultuous time in Korea’s history, focusing on two childhood friends—Cheon Yeong, a slave with extraordinary martial prowess, and Jong-ryeo, the son of a powerful military official. As fate would have it, the two are pitted against each other on opposite sides of the conflict during the Japanese invasions of Korea. With performances by leading actors...

Don’t get me wrong, the second I see the name Park Chan-Wook, I’m sat up, but I had a really hard time sitting through the new film he co-wrote, Uprising. I think it’s something like when your thoughts and your words don’t match; we all know that the man is terrific at making convoluted films with fantastic twists, but when the job of presenting the story is someone else’s, there’s a chance it won’t land in the same way. Not everyone’s execution is the same, and that’s the gap that makes Uprising a little bit difficult to watch. But, at the same time, if you’re a fan of some bloodshed and cool action shots, then Uprising might be right up your alley. The film tells a story of brotherhood and friendship in the Joseon period. Cheon-Yeong is enslaved to be...

“Uprising” is a Korean movie starring Gang Dong-won, Park Jung-min, Cha Seung-won, and Kim Shin-rok. It is directed by Kim Sang-man.

“Uprising” transports viewers to the grandiose realm of Korean cinema, presenting an epic tale filled with adventures, class struggles of the medieval era, slave uprisings, and, most notably, breathtaking combat scenes. This film centers around one of the Japanese invasions of Korea, weaving a narrative of friendship, bitterness, and vengeance between two childhood friends who find themselves divided by social status and circumstances following the arrival of the Japanese.

The film showcases a series of stunning, highly impressive scenes, particularly during the Japanese invasion and the climactic finale. Director Kim Sang-man displays his directorial prowess with visually dynamic sequences, rich in photographic contrasts, and powerful in editing and sound design. These sequences undoubtedly make “Uprising” worth watching for its epic and spectacular treatment, brimming with sound effects, dramatic leaps,...

“Uprising” is a new live-action South Korean-produced historical war action feature, directed by Kim Sang-man, starring Gang Dong-won, Park Jeong-min, Cha Seung-won, Kim Shin-rok, Jin Seon-kyu and Jung Sung-il, streaming October 11, 2024 on Netflix:

“…’Cheon ‘, a slave with remarkable martial prowess struggles to break free from an unjust servitude…

“…while ‘Jong-ryeo’, Cheon Yeong's master, deals with war and chaos…”

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Gang Dong-won, cuts a thrilling figure as a slave-turned-rebel warrior in “Uprising,” the sumptuous period action movie that was the opening gala title of this week’s Busan International Film Festival. The role further cements his reputation as one of Korea’s most versatile and charismatic actors.

But the Korean star is also intent on becoming a film producer and on reprising a stalled Hollywood career.

“’Broker,’ the film which went to Cannes in 2022, was my first producer role. And I’m producing a few other projects, right now,” Gang told Variety. He insists however that he is not turning his back on acting.

“I want to act more. That’s why I’m producing too. I love my job. And started to produce because I have ideas that I want to become projects. For example, I wrote a synopsis two years ago, and a screenwriter is now writing the script.

There are several moments in “Uprising” — a spirited but overstretched Korean epic set during the years following the 1589 rebellion of Jeong Yeo-rip — where it feels gleefully obvious that the film was written by Park Chan-wook, whose mordant sense of humor and operatic approach to violence stick out from this story like an artfully framed sword lodged into a dead soldier’s neck.

Alas, those moments are severely outnumbered by the ones in which it’s just as obvious that the film was directed by someone else.

While former art director and frequent Park collaborator Kim Sang-man brings a rousing bloodlust to this fast-paced saga of revolt and betrayal, the unwieldy war story he’s forced to wrestle into submission can’t help but feel a bit shapeless without the precise sculpting of Park’s camera. “Uprising” is too watchable and well-staged to suggest that Kim was set up to fail,...

The 29th edition of the Busan International Film Festival opened Wednesday night with top stars like Lee Jung-jae (Squid Game), Song Joong-ki (Descendants of the Sun) and Gang Dong-won (Peninsula) walking the red carpet under the towering dome of the Busan Cinema Center, in front of more than 4,500 guests.

With a new leadership team headed by chairman and veteran filmmaker Park Kwang-su as well as Ellen Y.D. Kim, the festival awarded the Asian Filmmaker of the Year honors to Japanese auteur Kiyoshi Kurosawa. Kurosawa won Venice’s Silver Lion for best director in 2020 with Wife of a Spy.

The festival’s congratulatory video for Kurosawa featured praises from fellow Japanese director Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Korean director Bong Joon-ho — both sharing how Kurosawa’s works inspired their own cinematic craft.

In his speech onstage, Kurosawa acknowledged how Biff has provided a platform for many of his works, saying that the...

"I was a fool to ever befriend a lowly slave like you." Let's go!! Netflix has debuted an awesome main trailer for the Korean action film Uprising, set for streaming on Netflix next week. This is directed by filmmaker Kim Sang-man (also of Midnight FM and The Tenor) and features a screenplay co-written by Park Chan-wook. It's also produced by Park Chan-wook as an action epic. Set in the Joseon Dynasty, two friends who grew up together, one the master & one the servant, reunite post-war as enemies on opposing sides. The film stars Gang Dong-won as Cheon-young and Park Jeong-min as Jong-ryeo, with Kim Shin-rock, Jin Sun-kyu, Jung Sung-il, and Cha Seung-won. "Uprising delves into themes of friendship, loyalty, and betrayal against the backdrop of societal class differences and war... The chaos escalates with the onset of war, turning the friends into enemies. Cheon-yeong joins the militia, earning the fearsome...

The Busan International Film Festival in South Korea opened this year with an unexpected and controversial choice – an action thriller produced by Netflix. “Uprising” marks the first time the prestigious festival has selected a film distributed by a major streaming service to launch the event.

Typically, the Busan festival highlights independent films looking for international exposure. Festival director Park Dosin said they hoped to try “a more obviously popular film” to kick off the proceedings. However, some in the Korean film industry argue this sets a troubling precedent for an event devoted to independent cinema.

Produced by Netflix and directed by Kim Sang-man, “Uprising” features a star-studded Korean cast including Gang Dong-won and Park Jeong-min. The historical action thriller will debut on Netflix’s streaming platform shortly after its festival screening. This bypasses a traditional theatrical release and emphasizes Netflix’s growing role in the Korean entertainment market.

While Netflix...

Programmers at the Busan International Film Festival have given their opening gala to “Uprising,” an action thriller with an all-star Korean cast that hails not from a traditional Korean studio, but from Netflix — the global streaming platform that has both disrupted and elevated the South Korean content industry.

Selectors have brushed aside criticism that the choice of a film that will skip a theatrical release and be available online within a couple of weeks is a troubling precedent. Instead, they have pointed out that the festival has long programmed TV series and also operates a content awards ceremony that is open to films, TV series and made-for-online content.

At a press presentation for the opening title on Wednesday, festival programmer Park Dosin framed a response in terms of experimentation and exploration. “First, I enjoyed the film and was able to forget about the format while watching it. Second, independent films...

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Netflix is ready with an entertainment-packed October this year. The upcoming month will see the return of one of Netflix’s best original films The Platform and also new brilliant movies like Don’t Move and Woman of the Hour. Just like every month, Netflix is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 10 movies coming to Netflix in October 2024.

The Bad Guys: Haunted Heist (October 3)

The Bad Guys: Haunted Heist is an upcoming animated Halloween heist comedy special directed by Kevin Peaty. Based on the 2022 film titled The Bad Guys written by Etan Cohen and the children’s graphic novel by Aaron Blabley, the upcoming Netflix special follows the Bad Guys after they steal from a haunted mansion but when Wolf is haunted by the owner of the mansion they have to return the loot.

Netflix looks to continue its action movie hot streak with the upcoming martial arts epic, Uprising, with a new trailer teasing a bloody tale of two childhood friends turned adversaries during the Korean Joseon dynasty. If that short summary is not already enough to pique your interest, perhaps the fact that the writer and director behind the 2003 revenge classic Oldboy, Park Chan-wook, is on board as a co-writer and producer will.

You can check out the trailer and synopsis for Uprising below.

In the Joseon Dynasty, two friends who grew up together one the master and one the servant reunite post-war as enemies on opposing sides.

The footage teases a seriously epic action spectacle, taking audiences on a gripping journey as two childhood friends turn against each other. Cheon Yeong, a slave renowned for his skills in martial arts, and Jong Ryeo, a martial arts master from one a hugely influential military bloodline,...

"Just promise to liberate me." "You gave your word!" Netflix has revealed an impressive teaser trailer for a Korean action film titled Uprising, set for streaming on Netflix in October this fall. This is directed by a Korean filmmaker named Kim Sang-man (also of Midnight FM and The Tenor) and features a screenplay co-written by Park Chan-wook. It's also produced by Park Chan-wook as an action epic. Set in the Joseon Dynasty, two friends who grew up together, one the master & one the servant, reunite post-war as enemies on opposing sides. The film stars Gang Dong-won as Cheon-young and Park Jeong-min as Jong-ryeo, with Kim Shin-rock, Jin Sun-kyu, Jung Sung-il, and Cha Seung-won. "Uprising delves into themes of friendship, loyalty, and betrayal against the backdrop of societal class differences and war... The chaos escalates with the onset of war, turning the friends into enemies. Cheon-yeong joins the militia, earning the...

“Uprising” is a new live-action South Korean-produced historical war action feature, directed by Kim Sang-man, starring Gang Dong-won, Park Jeong-min, Cha Seung-won, Kim Shin-rok, Jin Seon-kyu and Jung Sung-il, streaming October 11, 2024 on Netflix:

“…’Cheon ‘, a slave with remarkable martial prowess struggles to break free from an unjust servitude…

“…while ‘Jong-ryeo’, Cheon Yeong's master, deals with war and chaos…”

Click the images to enlarge…...

What led two once-loyal friends to face each other as enemies on the battlefield? Netflix has revealed the official teaser trailer and poster for Uprising, which will premiere on the streaming service on October 11, 2024.

Directed by Kim Sang-man and produced by the renowned Park Chan-wook, who co-wrote the film with Shin Chul, Uprising offers a compelling narrative set against the chaos of war. The film explores the lives of two childhood friends turned adversaries.

Uprising delves into themes of friendship, loyalty, and betrayal against the backdrop of societal class differences and war. The teaser begins with young Cheon-yeong and Jong-ryeo sharing a heartfelt friendship despite their differing social statuses — one a master, the other a slave.

Cheon-yeong hopes to break free from servitude and reclaim his status, but their friendship deteriorates as Jong-ryeo’s family dismisses their pledge to free him. The chaos escalates with the onset of war,...

Cinema box office in South Korea amounted to a dismal $5.45 million over the weekend, propelling “Alien: Romulus” back to top spot, despite the film’s steep week-on-week decline. Among new releases there was joy for a Korean-produced panda documentary and disappointment for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.”

“Alien: Romulus” earned $905,000 between Friday and Sunday, according to data from Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council. That represented a 45% week-on-week decline and market share of less than 17%, but it pushed the horror franchise title to a $14.0 million cumulative since releasing on Aug. 14.

Early September has historically been a weak spot on the calendar for Korean cinema business as the summer season fades out and the biggest local titles delay their releases until the Chuseok (or Korean thanksgiving) holiday season towards the end of the month. The latest Friday-Sunday aggregate followed that seasonal pattern and represented the third weakest weekend haul of the year.

Uprising, the highly anticipated period action film produced and co-written by Park Chan-wook, has been set as the opening film of this year's 29th Busan International Film Festival, which is set to open its doors on October 2. Closing the festival will be Eric Khoo's Singapore-France-Japan co-production Spirit World, featuring Catherine Deneuve. A Netflix original, Uprising is directed by Kim Sang-man (Midnight FM) and stars Gang Dong-won (Secret Reunion) and Park Jung-min (Time to Hunt). It is is the most high-profile opening film selection at Biff since the Hk action-thriller Cold War, directed by Sunny Luk and Longman Leung, in 2012. All told, this year's Biff will screen 224 films from 63 countries, an 8% increase over last year, intruding a mix of major festival...

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Busan International Film Festival has revealed the full line-up for its 29th edition, which will open with the world premiere of Netflix period drama Uprising, produced and co-written by Park Chan-wook, and close with Eric Khoo’s Spirit World, starring Catherine Deneuve.

At a press conference in Seoul today (September 3), it was also announced that Japanese auteur Kiyoshi Kurosawa will receive the Asian Filmmaker of the Year award, while organisers addressed ongoing funding challenges facing the festival.

Uprising marks the first time a streaming title has been set as the opening feature of Asia’s largest film festival. The South...

Korea’s Busan International Film Festival has unveiled the full program of its 29th edition, which will open with the world premiere of Uprising, produced and co-written by Park Chan-wook, and close with Spirit World, starring Catherine Deneuve and directed by Singapore’s Eric Khoo.

Directed by Kim Sang-Man, Uprising marks Park’s first collaboration with Netflix. Gang Dong-won and Park Jeong-min star in the period epic, which Park co-scripted with Shin Chul, about two childhood friends who are turned into bitter adversaries.

Spirit World stars Deneuve as a legendary singer who flies to Japan for a final sold-out concert after which she embarks on an unexpected life in the spirit world with one of her biggest fans as her guide. Masaaki Sakai also stars in the film, a France-Singapore-Japan co-production that is being sold internationally by Goodfellas.

Busan also announced that Japanese filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa has been named Asian Filmmaker Of The Year.

The Busan International Film Festival will expand its screening program by some 8% in what it calls “an effort to maintain a scale befitting Asia’s top film festival.” This is despite a 50% cut in government financial support.

The festival will open on Oct. 2 with “Uprising,” a star-studded period drama from Netflix that was scripted and produced by Park Chan-wook (“Oldboy”) and directed by Kim Sang-man.

It will close on Oct. 11 with the Eric Khoo-directed “Spirit World,” which the Singaporean director shot in Japan with French icon Catherine Deneuve in the lead role.

“Uprising” involves a servant (played by Gang Dong-won) and his master, the som of a noble family with military connections. While they agree that the servant should be free, complications arise. The film also stars Cha Seung-won, Kim Shin-rock, Jin Sun-kyu and Jung Sung-il. “With Park Chan-wook’s signature humor oozing through the well-woven narrative, full of intense conflict and tension,...

Exclusive: The Disney+ and Hulu Korean spy drama Tempest has added Spencer Garrett, Brooke Smith, Tom Lenk (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Michael Gaston, Joel de la Fuente (The Man in the High Castle) and Romy Rosemont to its cast, sources reveal to Deadline.

They join the previously announced cast Gianna Jun, Gang Dongwon, John Cho, Christopher Gorham, Alicia Hannah-Kim and Jacob Bertrand. Character descriptions outside of the two leads are under wraps.

Disney+ and Hulu tease “assassinations, political games, conspiracies and spies will collide” in 2025 when Tempest premieres in the United States. Production is currently underway in Seoul.

From writer Chung Seokyung, Tempest follows Seo Munju (Gianna Jun), a highly accomplished diplomat and former ambassador to the United States, and Sanho (Gang Dongwon), an international special agent shrouded in a veil of secrets,...

Cobra Kai stars Jacob Bertrand and Alicia Hannah-Kim will star in the upcoming Korean drama Tempest. Tempest is a thriller with a talented cast, including Gianna Jun, Gang Dong-won, John Cho, and Christopher Gorham. The show, created by acclaimed writers and directors, follows diplomat Seo Munju and special agent Sanho in a high-stakes race to uncover a dangerous attack.

Two of Cobra Kai's most recognizable stars will reunite for Tempest, an upcoming Korean drama. The final season of Netflix's Emmy-nominated dojo dramedy recently returned with five episodes, as Cobra Kai season 6, part 2, will premiere on November 15. That will be followed by the last part, which will arrive in 2025. In the meantime, two of the most recognizable performers from the popular Karate Kid spinoff show have already booked their next gigs.

Deadline confirms that Tempset, a new K-Drama spy saga, has cast Jacob Bertrand and Alicia Hannah-Kim. The actors are known,...

Exclusive: The Disney+ and Hulu Korean spy drama Tempest has added John Cho (Star Trek), Christopher Gorham (The Lincoln Lawyer), Alicia Hannah-Kim (Cobra Kai) and Jacob Bertrand (Cobra Kai) to its cast, Deadline has learned. They join the previously announced leads Gianna Jun and Gang Dongwon.

Disney+ and Hulu tease “assassinations, political games, conspiracies and spies will collide” in 2025 when Tempest premieres in the United States. Production is currently underway in Seoul.

From writer Chung Seokyung, Tempest follows Seo Munju (Gianna Jun), a highly accomplished diplomat and former ambassador to the United States, and Sanho (Gang Dongwon), an international special agent shrouded in a veil of secrets, as they race to uncover the truth behind an attack that threatens the future stability of the Korean peninsula.

Details regarding who Cho, Gorham, Hannah-Kim and Bertrand will portray are under wraps.

Tempest is directed by Kim Heewon and co-directed by Korean martial arts director Heo Myunghaeng (The Outlaws 4). The series is produced by Imaginus, Showrunners, Studio AA and Action School.

Cho can next be seen in the upcoming sci-fi horror film Afraid opposite Katherine Waterston which opens on August 30. He is best known for his portrayal of Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek (2009) and its two sequels Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) and Star Trek Beyond (2016) and Harold Lee in the Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg hit comedy Harold & Kumar franchise led by Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004). His recent credits include HBO’s The Sympathizer, The Afterparty for Apple TV+, Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop and Fox’s The Exorcist for TV. His film credits include Don’t Make Me Go (2022), The Grudge (2019) and The Graduates, which he also executive produced.

The Tempest reunites Cho and Gorham, who starred in the ABC series Ugly Betty.

Gorham most recently starred in Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer. Before that, he had series regular roles in Netflix’s Insatiable, USA’s Covert Affairs and The WB’s Popular. He is best known for his portrayal of Henry Grubstick in Ugly Betty opposite America Ferrera.

Hannah-Kim most recently starred as Sensei Kim Da-eun in seasons 5 and 6 of Cobra Kai, a continuation of The Karate Kid story starring Ralph Macchio and William Zabka. Hannah-Kim co-starred in the drama series alongside Bertrand. Cobra Kai was No. 1 on TV globally in its debut week on Netflix with nearly 15M views. Since then, its viewership doubled its viewership for Season 6A. Before that, she recurred in Max’s Minx.

Bertrand is currently starring in Netflix’s Cobra Kai as Eli “Hawk” Moskowitz, a role he’s portrayed across the show’s six seasons. His prior credits include lead roles in Max’s Batwheels, Disney Channel’s The Swap and for Nickelodeon, Jinxed and Marvin Marvin.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Ampas) has invited 487 artists and executives to become members, with Sandra Huller, Justin Triet, Celine Song and Da’Vine Joy Randolph among the high profile invitees.

Also invited to join are actors Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Fiona Shaw, directors Alice Diop, David Yates and S S Rajamouli, and writers Arthur Harari and Tony McNamara.

Executives invited to join that branch of the Academy include British Film Institute CEO Ben Roberts and Fifth Season co-CEOs Chris Rice and Graham Taylor.

Among those invited to join the costume designers branch are Holly Waddington and Małgorzata Karpiuk.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Ampas) has invited 487 artists and executives to become members, with Sandra Huller, Justin Triet, Celine Song and Da’Vine Joy Randolph among the high profile invitees.

Also invited to join are actors Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Fiona Shaw, directors Alice Diop, David Yates and S S Rajamouli, and writers Arthur Harari and Tony McNamara.

Executives invited to join that branch of the Academy include British Film Institute CEO Ben Roberts and Fifth Season co-CEOs Chris Rice and Graham Taylor.

Among those invited to join the costume designers branch are Holly Waddington and Małgorzata Karpiuk.

Every summer, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invites a deluge of new members to join its ranks. Since #OscarsSoWhite back in 2015, the Academy has moved away from its elitist tendencies and toward embracing younger and more diverse artists and executives from all over the world. This year’s invited class is no exception.

If the invitees all accept Academy membership, the total members will number 10,910 and voting members 9,934. And with the addition of the 2024 members, 35 percent of Academy members identify as women, 20 percent of Academy members are from underrepresented ethnic and racial communities, and 20 percent of Academy members are from countries or territories outside the U.S.

As usual, a slew of Oscar nominees and winners are gaining admittance to the club (71 Oscar nominees and 19 winners), including actors Lily Gladstone (“Killers of the Flower Moon”), Sandra Hüller, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph (“The Holdovers”), costume designer Holly Waddington...

Jessica Alba, Lily Gladstone, Greta Lee, Catherine O’Hara, and S.S. Rajamouli, director of “Rrr,” are among the 487 artists and executives invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. With all expected acceptances, AMPAS membership will rise to 10,910 from 10,817 last year, with 9,934 members eligible to vote in the upcoming 97th Oscars in 2025—an increase from last year’s 9,375.

This year’s invitees include 44% women, a 4% increase from 2023, and 41% from underrepresented ethnic and racial communities, marking a significant 7% rise. The actors, casting directors, costume designers, documentary, executives, makeup artists and hairstylists branches have invited more women than men. The actors, directors, documentary, and writers branches mainly comprised artists from underrepresented communities.

The directors branch features the most impressive array of filmmakers from both international and domestic spheres, such as Lila Avilés (“Totem”), Jayro Bustamante (“La Llorona”), Jd Dillard (“Devotion”), Alice Diop (“Saint Omer”), Boots Riley (“Sorry to Bother You...

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Tuesday that it is extending invitations to 487 to join the membership ranks of the Oscar organizer. If all accept, it will bring the Academy’s total membership to 10,910, of which 9,934 would be voting members.

This year’s list across 19 branches include 2024 Oscar winners Da’Vine Joy Randolph from The Holdovers; Poor Things costume designer Holly Waddington and production design team James Price, Shona Heath and Zsuzsa Mihalek; 20 Days in Mariupol director Mstyslav Chernov, War Is Over! producer Brad Booker; The Zone of Interest sound duo Tarn Willers and Johnnie Burn; the Godzilla Minus One VFX team Tatsuji Nojima, Kiyoko Shibuya, Masaki Takahashi and Takashi Yamazaki; American Fiction writer-director Cord Jefferson; and Anatomy of a Fall writing duo Justine Triet and Arthur Harari.

Jefferson and Triet are among eight names on the list who were invited to more than one branch (noted...

Disney+ Announces Korean Espionage Series ‘Tempest’: Cast, Plot, & Release Date Explored ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Disney+ is adding an exciting title to its slate of Korean dramas. The streaming giant has announced a new espionage thriller series titled Tempest. The show is about a diplomat and a special agent who team up for a dangerous mission.

The series’ lead cast has been confirmed, including two famous A-listers. Disney+ has also unveiled the release window for the spy series. Here are all the updates we have so far about Tempest.

Disney+’s Tempest Plot: A Diplomat and an International Agent Collaborate to Stop a Deadly Attack

Tempest, earlier titled North Star, revolves around an accomplished diplomat who served as an ambassador to the US. The other protagonist is a former mercenary and an international special agent whose identity and nationality remain mysterious. The two take up a mission to uncover the...

Disney+ has unveiled Korean spy thriller Tempest for its 2025 slate, and revealed Japanese anime Code Geass Rozé of the Recapture will arrive on the platform on June 21.

Tempest, which will be available exclusively on Disney+ worldwide and on Hulu in the United States. Set in modern-day Korea, it follows Munju, a high-flying diplomat and former ambassador to the U.S., as well as Sanho, an international special agent. Together, they set out to uncover the truth behind an attack that threatens the future stability of the Korean peninsula.

Tempest stars A-listers Gianna Jun (also known as Jun Ji-hyun), who has headlined Kingdom, My Love from the Star and Legend of the Blue Sea, as Seo Munju, and Gang Dongwon as Sanho. Gang also carries an executive producer credit on the show.

Tempest is directed by Kim Heewon, who helmed Queen of Tears, Little Women and Vincenzo. Korea’s...