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Korea Herald
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
'Mickey 17' secures 68% of advance ticket sales on opening day
South Korean director Bong Joon-ho's "Mickey 17" dominated advance ticket sales on the day of its premiere Friday, data showed. According to the Korean Film Council, the Hollywood sci-fi black comedy secured 319,000 reservations, capturing 68.5 percent of total bookings. Bong's latest film led by a wide margin, followed by the Korean animation "Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning" at 5 percent and "Captain America: Brave New World" at 4.8 percent. "Mickey 17" is Bong's adaption of Edward Ashton's novel "Mickey7," featuring Robert Pattinson as a young, heavily indebted man who joins an intergalactic expedition as an "expendable" -- a worker doomed to labor until death, only to be revived through "reprinting" technology. Bong is scheduled to meet with local audiences next weekend for special discussion sessions about the film. (Yonhap)
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy' Holds Strong at No. 1 as ‘The Monkey' and ‘I'm Still Here' Debut in U.K. and Ireland Box Office
Universal's 'Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy' continued its box office dominance in the U.K. and Ireland, bringing in £6.8 million ($8.7 million) in its second weekend, according to Comscore. The highly anticipated fourth installment in the 'Bridget Jones' franchise has now reached $34.6 million, maintaining a firm grip on the No. 1 spot. Disney's 'Captain America: Brave New World' remained in second place with $3.7 million in its second weekend, pushing its total to £13.21 million ($16.74 million). More from Variety 'Deadpool' Creator Says Kevin Feige Should 'Get Off the Mound. He's Spent' as 'Captain America: Brave New World' Suffers Huge Box Office Drop Korea Box Office: 'Captain America: Brave New World' Stays on Top as 'Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning' Opens Strong 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' Surpasses $70 Million Overseas, 'Captain America: Brave New World' Nears $300 Million at Global Box Office Universal's 'Dog Man' stayed in third place, earning $2.5 million in its third weekend. The animated family hit has now amassed $13.9 million. Black Bear's 'The Monkey' opened in fourth place with $1.3 million). The Stephen King adaptation, directed by Osgood Perkins and starring Theo James, Adam Scott and Elijah Wood, proved to be a strong draw for horror fans. Disney's 'Mufasa: The Lion King' continued its steady run in fifth place, earning $742,349 in its 10th weekend. The prequel has now grossed $41 million. Altitude Film Distribution's 'I'm Still Here' debuted at No. 6 with $616,046. Directed by Walter Salles, the Brazilian drama found an audience across 100+ locations, benefiting from awards buzz. Paramount's 'Sonic The Hedgehog 3' held onto seventh place with $462,252 in its ninth week. The film has now grossed $32.9 million. The National Theatre's event release, 'Importance Of Being Earnest – NT Live 2025,' made an impact at No. 8, earning $432,246 for a total of $1.3 million. The NT Live production continues to showcase the growing appeal of event cinema in the region. Disney's 'A Complete Unknown' dropped to ninth place with $286,837 in its sixth weekend, bringing its total to $14.5 million. The Bob Dylan biopic, starring Timothée Chalamet, remains a steady performer. Rounding out the top 10, Yash Raj Films' 'Chhaava' earned $260,147 in its second weekend, bringing its total to $764,927. The Indian historical epic continues to draw audiences from the South Asian diaspora. Upcoming releases are headlined by 'The Last Showgirl' from Picturehouse Entertainment. Directed by Gia Coppola and starring Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Dave Bautista, the drama follows a former Vegas showgirl navigating life after the spotlight fades. Peccadillo Pictures releases 'The Summer With Carmen,' an LGBTQ+ comedy set to play in select locations. Meanwhile, the anticipated Chinese animated epic 'Chang'An' arrives courtesy of Miracle/Dazzler. Park Circus brings back a cult classic with the re-release of 'The Big Lebowski.' The Coen brothers' 1998 comedy, starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, and Julianne Moore, returns to cinemas in 25+ locations, offering fans a chance to experience The Dude's antics on the big screen. MetFilm Distribution introduces 'Superboys of Malegaon,' directed by Reema Kagti and starring Adarsh Gourav and Shashank Arora. The film, screening in select locations, explores the lives of aspiring filmmakers in Malegaon, India, adding a unique behind-the-scenes perspective on grassroots cinema. Also joining the lineup is 'Babymetal Legend-43 The Movie' from Source Entertainment, a concert film that captures the high-energy performances of the Japanese kawaii metal group Babymetal. Central City Media releases 'Papa,' a drama directed by Philip Yung and starring Sean Lau. The film, playing in 25+ locations, explores loss, complex family relationships and emotional depth. Bollywood fans can revisit Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Padmaavat,' presented by Bakrania Media. The lavish historical epic, starring Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Shahid Kapoor, returns to the big screen for audiences who missed its original theatrical run. The week closes with Saturday, March 1, when Dragon Ball fans can experience 'Dragon Ball Z: Battle Of Gods (Extended Cut),' distributed by Piece Of Magic Entertainment. The extended version of the anime blockbuster brings more action, humor, and high-energy battles to the big screen for longtime fans. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Grammy Predictions, From Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar: Who Will Win? Who Should Win? What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Horror Film ‘Noise,' Occult Toon ‘Exorcism Chronicles' Sell for Korea's Finecut Ahead of EFM
Korean sales powerhouse Finecut is ramping up its slate ahead of Berlin's European Film Market (EFM), securing a raft of international deals for its animated occult thriller 'Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning' and multi-sensory horror film 'Noise.' 'Exorcism Chronicles,' which bows theatrically in Korea on Feb. 21, has been snapped up by Pro Films for Bulgaria, Polyband for German-speaking territories, Cineplex for Latin America, and Cola Films for Taiwan. The supernatural toon, adapted from a Korean literary sensation that moved 10 million copies and gained 238 million online views, follows a doctor-turned-priest protecting a supernaturally gifted child from dark forces within a mystical temple. More from Variety Filmax Snags 'Another Man' From Rising Star Director David Moragas Director-Driven Projects - and Genre (Still) - the Focus at EFM as Buyers Look to Awards Season's Bold Offerings Anonymous Content, Germany's BTF Launch Joint Venture, Kicking Off With Ari Folman's 'Death and the Penguin' (EXCLUSIVE) The project comes from animation house Locus Animation Studios, the outfit behind 'Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs,' which saw theatrical rollouts in over 120 territories. 'Exorcism Chronicles' has already built festival buzz following premieres at both Annecy and Sitges. Meanwhile, Finecut has expanded the reach of 'Noise,' its genre offering that weaves social commentary about residential noise disputes into its horror framework. Fresh territories include Cambodia (Westec Media), Japan (Twin), Latin America (Great Movies), Malaysia and Brunei (Antenna Entertainment), Poland (Media4Fun), Taiwan (Cai Chang International) and Vietnam (Lumix Media). These add to previously announced pickups by France's KMBO, CIS's Red Castle Group, Indonesia's PT Prima Cinema Multimedia and Thailand's Iris Cinema. The feature debut of Cannes Cinefondation alum Kim Soo-jin stars Lee Sun-bin and Kim Min-seok in the story of a hearing aid user who encounters supernatural phenomena tied to her sister's vanishing. The film, which competed in Sitges' Panorama section, is slated for Korean release in May. Finecut's EFM slate also features Hong Sangsoo's Berlinale Competition title 'What Does That Nature Say to You' and 'A Girl with Closed Eyes' starring 'Pachinko' breakout Kim Minha. The company will additionally unveil first footage from 'Tristes Tropiques,' the latest from action specialist Park Hoon-jung ('New World,' 'The Witch' franchise). The sales agent has also locked new deals on music drama 'Secret: Untold Melody,' toplining K-pop star D.O. of EXO, with Great Movies (Latin America) and Westec Media (Cambodia) acquiring rights following its recent Korean theatrical run. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Grammy Predictions, From Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar: Who Will Win? Who Should Win? What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025
