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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Changing the Ending Was a Masterstroke... 'Zombie Daughter' Becomes a Model for Webtoon Adaptations
Zombie Daughter and the original webtoon A Zombie Comedy with an Unexpectedly Warm Heart Released on July 30, Zombie Daughter sprinted past the 3 million audience mark in just 11 days - the fastest pace of any 2025 film. According to the Korean Film Council , it beat out big-ticket blockbusters like Mission: Impossible - Final Reckoning (23 days), Yadang (27 days), F1 The Movie (40 days), and Mickey 17 (39 days). With this momentum, industry tracking suggests it could pass 5 million viewers - a figure that would crown it as Korea's biggest domestic film of the year. The real twist here isn't just in the box office numbers, but in the story itself. While the original webtoon had a tragic ending, the film opts for an open, hopeful finale. Director Pil Gam-seong, production studio N, and webtoon creator Lee Yoon-chang agreed early on to change the final scene. This wasn't random - the distributor, NEW, learned from its 2018 release Swing Kids, where a sad ending capped audiences at 1.47 million. The takeaway? In a family-oriented tentpole, leaving viewers with optimism is a far better formula for repeat visits. Laughter, Tears, and Just the Right Amount of Zombie The plot follows Jung-hwan (Jo Jung-suk), a warmhearted wild animal trainer, as he takes his daughter Soo-ah (Choi Yu-ri) - who happens to be the last zombie on earth - into secluded training to hide her identity from the world. The film's humor peaks in moments like Soo-ah's grandmother (Lee Jung-eun) smacking her with a wooden massage stick every time she lunges. According to CGV's audience breakdown, roughly 23% of viewers are in their 20s, another 23% in their 30s, and the largest slice - 33% - are in their 40s. This means plenty of family audiences coming in groups, sometimes across three generations. Think of a Bollywood crowd for 3 Idiots - diverse in age, united in laughter. Ticket sales so far showing its commercial heft. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo Respecting the Source While Making It Shine Many webtoon adaptations flop because they cut or change too much of what made the original appealing. Zombie Daughter avoids that trap by preserving its emotional core: acceptance and love for someone who has changed beyond recognition. Critic Yoon Sung-eun has even hailed it as "a model case for webtoon film adaptations." Jo Jung-suk's performance is key here. Director Pil confessed he wrote the role with Jo in mind, and as a father himself, Jo channels a balance of goofy dad warmth and fierce protectiveness. His shifts from humor to heartfelt moments mirror his track record in summer blockbusters like Exit (2019, 9.42 million viewers) and Pilot (2024, 4.71 million viewers). Another unexpected spark? The use of BoA's early 2000s hit "Number One" as a thematic anchor - it's the song Soo-ah trains to, and it bookends the film. For older audiences, it's nostalgia; for younger ones, it's an earworm. More Than Just Popcorn Entertainment Beneath the laughs, the film carries a clear message. Soo-ah's zombie condition doubles as a metaphor for rebellious teens, marginalized outsiders, or anyone society labels as "different." Jung-hwan's patience and persistence speak to a universal desire for empathy and inclusion in a time of deep social divides. And then there's the scene-stealing cat, Aeyongi (real name Geum-dong), who was cast via audition. The feline's natural charm meant nearly no CGI was used, and its bond with Soo-ah became a quiet emotional anchor for many viewers. With humor, multi-generational appeal, a nostalgic soundtrack, and a hopeful reimagining of its source material, Zombie Daughter stands as proof that sometimes... changing the ending can change the entire fate of a film.
Buzz Feed
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Tom Cruise Does 16 Burning Parachute Jumps
Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning was one for the history books — and the record books, too! For 29 years, Tom has performed a series of death-defying stunts in the Mission: Impossible franchise as IMF agent Ethan Hunt. The eighth film, billed as Tom's final outing as Ethan, has grossed over $360 million at the worldwide box office. It also made $200 million worldwide in its first weekend, a record for the franchise. On May 27, Tom shared a message, writing, "This weekend was one for the history books!" congratulating the filmmakers, crew members, everyone involved in the production, and the audiences. Well, it wasn't just one of the history books, because Tom's proclivity to stressing audiences out with wild stunts landed him in the Guinness Book of World Records, too. During Mission: Impossible - Final Reckoning, Tom did 16 burning parachute jumps while filming a climactic sequence on a plane. If you've seen the last seven Mission: Impossible movies, you'll know there's always a plane and Tom doing something really scary involved. In a behind-the-scenes video, Tom leaped to his likely death while the parachute caught fire 16 times, and each time he tried was more terrifying than the first. Right, Tom. Right. They're dropping this man a minimum of 7,500 feet in the air with a parachute on fire. They soaked the parachute in gas so his life net would catch fire when they ignited it in the air, while 62-year-old Tom Cruise is dangling on the other end, trying to deploy his backup chute. He can't be serious. This is wild. Sir. Tom, you have a problem. For performing this stunt 16 times, Tom was awarded the title for most burning parachute jumps by an individual. "Tom doesn't just play action heroes – he is an action hero!" Craig Glenday, Editor-in-Chief of Guinness World Records, said. "A large part of his success can be chalked up to his absolute focus on authenticity and pushing the boundaries of what a leading man can do. It's an honour to be able to recognize his utter fearlessness with this new Guinness World Records title." It's not Tom's first world record. He actually holds the record for actor with "the most consecutive $100-million-grossing movies for his 11 films between Jack Reacher (2012) and Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025). "Tom is no stranger to record breaking," Craig said. "Over his impressively long and consistent career, he's proved himself to be the most powerful actor in Hollywood and the most bankable star, and he's still the actor with the most consecutive $100 million movies on their resume and the most successful leading action hero at the worldwide box office." Watch the behind-the-scenes for the Mission: Impossible - Final Reckoning parachute scene here:
UPI
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Jimmy Fallon, Tom Cruise sing 'Mission: Impossible' theme song
1 of 6 | Tom Cruise arrives on the red carpet at the "Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning" New York premiere on Sunday. He recently promoted the film with an a cappella version of the film's theme song. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 23 (UPI) -- Jimmy Fallon and The Roots joined Tom Cruise and the cast of Mission: Impossible - Final Reckoning to sing the franchise theme song a cappella Thursday. Cruise, 62, appears by taking off an apparent mask of the Tonight Show host -- a nod to the way his character, Ethan Hunt, removes a mask in the film's trailer. The song also features Final Reckoning cast members Hayley Atwell, Pom Klementieff, Greg Tarzan Davis and Simon Pegg. Cruise recently stopped by Tonight to discuss how he prepared to dangle 8,000 feet in the air in 140 mph winds for Final Reckoning. "It was pretty intense, I gotta say. I didn't realize, like, that amount of force of air, I can't breathe, so I had to figure out how you're taking that was crazy," he told Fallon. The film, directed by Christopher McQuarrie plays in theaters Friday.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tom Cruise Confirmed Mission: Impossible Is Ending, But There's A Silver Lining
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. After nearly 30 years of jaw-dropping (and expensive) stunts and globe-trotting espionage, Mission: Impossible is officially heading for its conclusion. Tom Cruise confirmed that the upcoming Mission: Impossible - Final Reckoning, when the eighth entry in the franchise lands on the 2025 movie release schedule, will mark Ethan Hunt's last mission. The star broke the news at the film's New York premiere, telling The Hollywood Reporter, telling the outlet that the title means what it says. According to Cruise: It's the final! It's not called 'final' for nothing. The Jerry Maguire star's comments come just two years after he expressed admiration for Harrison Ford continuing to headline blockbusters into his '80s. Now 62, Cruise has upgraded that ambition into something even bolder. He isn't just inspired, he's all in. He sees no expiration date for his career and is ready to keep entertaining for decades to come. Action, drama, comedy, the Oblivion performer is not picking favorites. And as he made clear on the red carpet, he's nowhere near finished. He continued: I actually said I'm going to make movies into my 80s. Actually, I'm going to make them into my 100s. I will never stop. I will never stop doing action, I will never stop doing drama, comedy films. I'm excited. Despite the end of Mission: Impossible, the Top Gun: Maverick actor has no intention of stepping away from the screen. At 62, he doubled down on his passion for filmmaking, saying he plans to keep acting well past 80. What started as an aspiration inspired by Harrison Ford has become a bold promise: Cruise aims to keep going into his 100s. He's not retiring. He's accelerating. The '80s heartthrob turned action movie star has allegedly been working on a secret flick with the upcoming Ballerina star Ana de Armas. Of course, this has sparked rumors of romantic relationships, but the two claim to be nothing but colleagues working on something action fans are going to love. Looking back on nearly three decades of Mission: Impossible, the series lead reflected on what the franchise has meant to him. He emphasized the deep rewards of working with filmmakers, crews, and different cultures worldwide. He added: Everything that I've learned and continue to learn about storytelling, about life, about leadership, about character and every aspect of filmmaking. It's been exceptional. That sense of relentless curiosity and drive makes Cruise, well, Cruise. The Final Reckoning brings back director Christopher McQuarrie, who described the movie's headliner as "the most giving, most game" collaborator he's worked with. McQuarrie praised The Minority Report star's willingness to dive headfirst into new challenges, calling him a great teacher and student. The film also features a stacked cast, including Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Pom Klementieff, Angela Bassett, Esai Morales, Henry Czerny, and Nick Offerman. With its theatrical release set for Friday, anticipation is sky-high as fans prepare to say goodbye to one of action cinema's most iconic roles. Even though this might be Ethan Hunt's last mission, it's not the end for Tom Cruise. He's already gearing up for new projects in different genres. His latest deal with Warner Bros. hints that he'll be producing and maybe even helping out the next wave of filmmakers. Before you say goodbye to this awesome franchise, why not check out the earlier movies with a Paramount+ subscription?
Gulf Today
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Tom Cruise returns to Cannes with 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning'
Three years after Tom Cruise and "Top Gun: Maverick' flew into the Cannes Film Festival, he's coming back Wednesday to the Croisette with "Mission: Impossible - Final Reckoning.' Christopher McQuarrie's latest "Mission: Impossible' installment is the biggest Hollywood tentpole wading ashore in Cannes this year, which will only magnify the spotlight on Cruise's Cannes return. In 2022, Cruise received an honorary Palme d'Or from the festival and the "Top Gun: Maverick' premiere included an impressively timed jet fly over. Whether the 62-year-old Cruise has anything up his sleeve this time will be much anticipated at Cannes. On Sunday, Cruise climbed atop the roof of the British Film Institute in London. "The Final Reckoning,' which launched in Tokyo last week, opens in North American theatres on May 23. Associated Press
