KNOCK-OUT CAST FOR ‘KNOCK-OFF’
As a seasoned movie buff with over four decades of cinematic adventures under my belt, I can confidently say that the upcoming lineup is nothing short of breathtaking! The Korean crime series “Knock-Off” featuring Kim Soohyun and Cho Boah promises to be an enthralling tale of counterfeit goods and redemption.
Actress Kim Soohyun, renowned for her roles in “My Love from The Star,” “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay,” and “Queen of Tears,” will join forces with actress Cho Boah, known for her work in “Tale of the Nine Tailed” and “Military Prosecutor Doberman.” They are set to star in a Korean crime series titled “Knock-Off,” which Disney has scheduled to release in 2025.
The series explores the shady realm of fake merchandise, focusing on an individual whose life crumbles after the 1997 Asian financial crisis. In need of restoring his former lifestyle, he gets sucked into the counterfeit industry and rises rapidly to become a prominent figure in the forgery market. This puts him squarely against his former lover, who is now a special police officer dedicated to dismantling the fake goods trade.
In 2024, Disney has been working diligently to expand its collection of Korean content, and it has already premiered ten shows by this point.
Upcoming lineup features “The Tyrant,” “Unmasked,” “Seoul Busters,” “Light Shop” and crime thriller “Gangnam B-Side,” which is set to debut during the Busan International Film Festival. In 2025, we can expect a range of high-quality scripted dramas like “Tempest,” “Low Life,” and “Nine Puzzles.” These will showcase premium talent and captivating storylines.
RICH HAUL, ‘POOR THINGS’
“‘Poor Things’,” the 2023 movie helmed by Yorgos Lanthimos, was awarded the FIPRESCI Grand Prix following its selection as the film of the year 2024 by FIPRESCI members, the International Federation of Film Critics. The film had its debut at the Venice Festival, where it won the Golden Lion for best film. Since then, it has garnered two Golden Globes and five BAFTAs, as well as four awards at the Oscars.
The FIPRESCI Grand Prix will be awarded at the inaugural event of the 72nd San Sebastian Film Festival, which takes place on September 20th, and will also be screened the very same day.
BUSAN SPECIAL SELECTIONS
The Busan International Film Festival has chosen five movies and six TV shows for screening in its Korean Cinema Today – Special Premiere segment, a platform designed to highlight the newest and most significant Korean commercial films currently in production.
Last year, Hur Jin-ho’s “A Normal Family” was initially screened, while the remaining four films are all set to make their debut. These include: “Eyes Closed Girl,” a suspenseful thriller exploring the intricate and tense bond between a criminal and a detective, who reconnect after the murder of a bestselling author, starring Kim Minha (“Pachinko”) and Moon Choi; “City of the Lost in Bogota,” a story about Korean immigrants in Colombia who turn to smuggling; “Dirty Money,” a crime drama focusing on two corrupt detectives, marking director Kim Minsu’s first venture into directing (having written the screenplay for “The Merciless”); and “Our Summer: Hear Me,” a remake of the 2009 Taiwanese film “Hear Me.”
The On-Screen segment showcases two captivating titles: “Beyond Goodbye,” a heartfelt melodrama starring Kasumi Arimura and Sakaguchi Kentaro from Japan, and “Born for the Spotlight,” a production by the versatile Taiwanese artist who also writes and directs, concluding a trilogy that began with “The Making of an Ordinary Woman.”
The Korean titles are: “Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard,” a spin-off series of the top-rated and nationally acclaimed drama “Stranger”; “Gangnam B–Side,” a crime action drama centered around a missing person case; “Hellbound Season 2,” again directed by Yeon Sang-ho and written by Choi Gyu-seok; and “Way Back Love,” a teenage coming-of-age fantasy romance in which an ex-boyfriend is now a grim reaper.
SCREEN AUSTRALIA
Darren Dale, an esteemed producer with multiple accolades, has been chosen to join the Screen Australia board for a term of three years. As managing director of Blackfella Films, a production company owned by indigenous Australians, he brings a wealth of experience. His work encompasses “First Australians” (2008), “Total Control” (2019-2024) and “Redfern Now” (2012-2014).
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2024-08-26 14:48