Lee Hae-young did in 2018 what many thought impossible when he successfully remade Johnnie To's much loved thriller “Drug War” into “Believer”, an accomplished thriller that boasted of a strong starcast, excellent visuals, an impressive score and the final on-screen appearance from the late-great Kim Joo-hyuk. While the story didn't really need a sequel per se, Netflix thought otherwise and here we are in 2023, with “Believer 2” ready to release imminently in the streaming platform.
Synopsis
A crime action film on the nerve-wracking war between Won-ho, who is still pursuing Mr. Lee's organization and the disappeared “Rak” after the bloody fight at Yongsan Station, and Brian, who has reappeared, and a new character “Big Knife.” “Believer 2” follows Won-ho's investigation of looking for “Rak,” who disappeared after Brian's incarceration, while getting to the core of the elusive drug cartel. Baek Jong-yeol, who has already received praise for sophisticated cinematography and...
Synopsis
A crime action film on the nerve-wracking war between Won-ho, who is still pursuing Mr. Lee's organization and the disappeared “Rak” after the bloody fight at Yongsan Station, and Brian, who has reappeared, and a new character “Big Knife.” “Believer 2” follows Won-ho's investigation of looking for “Rak,” who disappeared after Brian's incarceration, while getting to the core of the elusive drug cartel. Baek Jong-yeol, who has already received praise for sophisticated cinematography and...
- 11/4/2023
- by Rhythm Zaveri
- AsianMoviePulse
Production has started on “The Roundup: Punishment,” the fourth film in Korea’s smash hit “Outlaws” action franchise – even before the third film has been completed or released.
The new film stars and is produced by breakout Korean American star Don Lee, known locals as Ma Dong-seok, who previously appeared in Marvel’s “The Eternals.”
Distributor Abo Entertainment said on Friday that “The Roundup: Punishment” will focus on Lee’s brutal cop character chasing after the country’s most notorious online gambling syndicate.
The franchise started in 2017 with “The Outlaws,” directed by Kang Yun-sung, which saw a merciless gangster from China pitted against Lee’s fist-wielding detective. It earned 42 million from 6.88 million admissions.
The first sequel, “The Roundup” is the highest grossing film in Korea this year, with a 98 million haul, earned from 12.7 million admissions. The total was enough to beat “Top Gun: Maverick” and represent one of the few...
The new film stars and is produced by breakout Korean American star Don Lee, known locals as Ma Dong-seok, who previously appeared in Marvel’s “The Eternals.”
Distributor Abo Entertainment said on Friday that “The Roundup: Punishment” will focus on Lee’s brutal cop character chasing after the country’s most notorious online gambling syndicate.
The franchise started in 2017 with “The Outlaws,” directed by Kang Yun-sung, which saw a merciless gangster from China pitted against Lee’s fist-wielding detective. It earned 42 million from 6.88 million admissions.
The first sequel, “The Roundup” is the highest grossing film in Korea this year, with a 98 million haul, earned from 12.7 million admissions. The total was enough to beat “Top Gun: Maverick” and represent one of the few...
- 11/18/2022
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Production has begun on “The Roundup: No Way Out,” a sequel to record-breaking Korean action film “The Roundup.” Korean American actor Don Lee (“The Eternals”), also known as Ma Dong-seok, returns to the franchise as star and producer.
The cast of “No Way Out” also includes Lee Jun-hyuk and Japanese actor Aoki Munetaka. The directing reins are once again held by Lee Sang-yong.
The production is a re-collaboration between Don Lee’s Bigpunch Pictures, Hong Film and B.A. Entertainment. Indie sales agent K-Movie Entertainment also reprises its role handling international rights. Filming began on Wednesday and is scheduled to run until November. The completed film will be released in 2023 through Abo Entertainment.
The film is the third feature in a series that began with 2017-released “The Outlaws” in which Don Lee first appeared in the role of a tough guy or ‘beast cop.’ The second film, “The Roundup” was released...
The cast of “No Way Out” also includes Lee Jun-hyuk and Japanese actor Aoki Munetaka. The directing reins are once again held by Lee Sang-yong.
The production is a re-collaboration between Don Lee’s Bigpunch Pictures, Hong Film and B.A. Entertainment. Indie sales agent K-Movie Entertainment also reprises its role handling international rights. Filming began on Wednesday and is scheduled to run until November. The completed film will be released in 2023 through Abo Entertainment.
The film is the third feature in a series that began with 2017-released “The Outlaws” in which Don Lee first appeared in the role of a tough guy or ‘beast cop.’ The second film, “The Roundup” was released...
- 7/25/2022
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
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South Korea’s biggest blockbuster of 2022, The Roundup, is already getting the sequel treatment.
A new, third film in the series, The Roundup: No Way Out, reuniting director Lee Sang-yong and Ma Dong-seok (aka Don Lee), officially began production late last week, the sequel’s sale agent K-Movie Entertainment tells The Hollywood Reporter.
The new project continues the gritty action adventures of Lee’s beefed-up detective Ma Seok-do after he has joined the Regional Investigation Unit to face a new crime conspiracy. Korean leading man Lee Joon-hyuk (Along with the Gods) joins the franchise to play the new film’s villain, Lee Jun-hyuk, while Japanese actor Aoki Munetaka will co-star as a yakuza character named Riki.
The Roundup franchise began with the 2017 film The Outlaws, which introduced Lee’s hard-nosed detective Ma Suk-Do as he battled to maintain control over Seoul’s Chinatown...
South Korea’s biggest blockbuster of 2022, The Roundup, is already getting the sequel treatment.
A new, third film in the series, The Roundup: No Way Out, reuniting director Lee Sang-yong and Ma Dong-seok (aka Don Lee), officially began production late last week, the sequel’s sale agent K-Movie Entertainment tells The Hollywood Reporter.
The new project continues the gritty action adventures of Lee’s beefed-up detective Ma Seok-do after he has joined the Regional Investigation Unit to face a new crime conspiracy. Korean leading man Lee Joon-hyuk (Along with the Gods) joins the franchise to play the new film’s villain, Lee Jun-hyuk, while Japanese actor Aoki Munetaka will co-star as a yakuza character named Riki.
The Roundup franchise began with the 2017 film The Outlaws, which introduced Lee’s hard-nosed detective Ma Suk-Do as he battled to maintain control over Seoul’s Chinatown...
- 7/25/2022
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix has given a green light to “Believer 2,” a sequel to the 2018 hit crime action film “Believer.”
While the first film clocked up 5.06 million spectators and amassed a gross box office of 33.6 million in its theatrical career, the sequel will play only online.
The company said that the film will be directed by Baek Jong-yeol, who previously directed “The Beauty Inside,” a 2015 hit fantasy romance in which a person takes on a different physical appearance every day. The choice of Baek is expected to give the new film a different esthetic compared with the original “Believer.”
The confirmed cast includes the return of lead performers Cho Jin-woong and Cha Seung-won, as well as actress Han Hyo-joo, Oh Seung-hoon, Kim Dong-young and Lee Joo-young.
The first film, written and directed by Lee Hae Young (“The Silenced”) saw a determined cop team up with a gang member in order to catch Mr.
While the first film clocked up 5.06 million spectators and amassed a gross box office of 33.6 million in its theatrical career, the sequel will play only online.
The company said that the film will be directed by Baek Jong-yeol, who previously directed “The Beauty Inside,” a 2015 hit fantasy romance in which a person takes on a different physical appearance every day. The choice of Baek is expected to give the new film a different esthetic compared with the original “Believer.”
The confirmed cast includes the return of lead performers Cho Jin-woong and Cha Seung-won, as well as actress Han Hyo-joo, Oh Seung-hoon, Kim Dong-young and Lee Joo-young.
The first film, written and directed by Lee Hae Young (“The Silenced”) saw a determined cop team up with a gang member in order to catch Mr.
- 6/20/2022
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Take a look at actress Caitriona Balfe, aka 'Claire Randall' in "Outlander" posing for "InStyle" magazine:
In 1999, while studying drama at the 'Dit Conservatory of Music and Drama'...
....Balfe was appoached to work as a fashion model in Paris.
She was then featured both in advertising campaigns and on runways for brands including...
..."Victoria's Secret", "Dolce & Gabbana", "Moschino", "Roberto Cavalli", "Max Mara", "Bottega Veneta", "H&m" and "Oscar de la Renta".
Prior to "Outlander", Balfe appeared in feature films including "Super 8", "Now You See Me" and "Escape Plan".
She also had leading roles in "The Beauty Inside", "Crush" and "H+: The Digital Series".
Click the images to enlarge...
In 1999, while studying drama at the 'Dit Conservatory of Music and Drama'...
....Balfe was appoached to work as a fashion model in Paris.
She was then featured both in advertising campaigns and on runways for brands including...
..."Victoria's Secret", "Dolce & Gabbana", "Moschino", "Roberto Cavalli", "Max Mara", "Bottega Veneta", "H&m" and "Oscar de la Renta".
Prior to "Outlander", Balfe appeared in feature films including "Super 8", "Now You See Me" and "Escape Plan".
She also had leading roles in "The Beauty Inside", "Crush" and "H+: The Digital Series".
Click the images to enlarge...
- 4/28/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Take a look at actress Caitriona Balfe, aka 'Claire Randall' in "Outlander" posing for "InStyle" magazine:
In 1999, while studying drama at the 'Dit Conservatory of Music and Drama'...
....Balfe was appoached to work as a fashion model in Paris.
She was then featured both in advertising campaigns and on runways for brands including...
..."Victoria's Secret", "Dolce & Gabbana", "Moschino", "Roberto Cavalli", "Max Mara", "Bottega Veneta", "H&m" and "Oscar de la Renta".
Prior to "Outlander", Balfe appeared in feature films including "Super 8", "Now You See Me" and "Escape Plan".
She also had leading roles in "The Beauty Inside", "Crush" and "H+: The Digital Series".
Click the images to enlarge...
In 1999, while studying drama at the 'Dit Conservatory of Music and Drama'...
....Balfe was appoached to work as a fashion model in Paris.
She was then featured both in advertising campaigns and on runways for brands including...
..."Victoria's Secret", "Dolce & Gabbana", "Moschino", "Roberto Cavalli", "Max Mara", "Bottega Veneta", "H&m" and "Oscar de la Renta".
Prior to "Outlander", Balfe appeared in feature films including "Super 8", "Now You See Me" and "Escape Plan".
She also had leading roles in "The Beauty Inside", "Crush" and "H+: The Digital Series".
Click the images to enlarge...
- 3/6/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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