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Doubt is a South Korean psychological crime thriller drama series directed by Song Yeon-hwa from a screenplay by Han Ah-young. The Mbc TV series follows Korea’s best criminal profiler who faces a dilemma after he discovers that his daughter might be connected to a murder case. Doubt stars Han Suk-kyu and Chae Won-bin in the lead roles with Han Ye-ri, Oh Yeon-soo, Noh Jae-won, Yoon Kyung-ho, Kim Jeong-jin, Yoo Eui-tae, Lee Shin-ki, and Han Su-a starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the intensely thrilling story, complex arcs, and compelling characters in Doubt here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Defending Jacob (Apple TV+) Credit – Apple TV+

Defending Jacob is a crime thriller drama miniseries created by Mark Bomback. Based on the 2012 novel of the same name by author William Landay, the Apple...

Netflix unveiled their 2025 film slate on the sidelines of the Busan International Film Festival (Biff).

Titles include Revelations, from Train to Busan and Hellbound director Yeon Sang-ho. The film follows a pastor and a detective, each driven by their own beliefs while dealing with a missing-person case. Ryu Jun-yeol (The Night Owl) and Shin Hyun-been (Hospital Playlist) star in the film.

“In my last few works, I’ve worked with heavy visual effects and computer graphics because my stories had monsters and creatures in them, but for Revelations, we didn’t have much computer graphics in it, so the work process has been very different,” Yeon said. “For example, we shot a lot with natural light and we sometimes have to wait to get the right light.”

After making several titles with Netflix, including Parasyte: The Grey and the upcoming second season of Hellbound, Yeon will mark his return to...

South Korean dominance shows no signs of stopping, delivering even more outrageous storylines.

In Sll’s “Death’s Game,” a Prime Video Original fantasy drama based on a webtoon, a hard-working man – “who knows how to make lemonade out of the lemons,” said sales executive Youseon Jee at Series Mania – finally reaches his breaking point.

When he loses his home and his girlfriend, he decides to take his own life. Only to find himself in hell, literally facing Death, who presents him with 12 different lives, each facing a tragic end. If he manages to save at least one, he will be forgiven for his deed.

While Sll will also deliver comedy “Doctor Cha” about a housewife who, having experienced first-hand how selfish her family is, decides to go back to medicine – the show is being remade in Turkey – fantasy elements can be found in several new crime shows, including Cj Enm...

The Bequeathed is a slow-burn Korean crime thriller streaming on Netflix. The 6-episode show sometimes feels tedious and has a lackluster punch; however, it’s a decent weekend binge-watch, especially with friends, because you can come up with your own theories and find little details to make it more entertaining. But if you’re looking for something more unnerving in terms of plot twists or criminal activity, then some of the shows on this list are going to be feeding you well. Of course, there are the classics like Tunnel, Signal, and Voice that are usually the first on this list, but I’m going to avoid those and give you some slightly newer shows that you may have missed. On the other hand, I’ve also added a couple of shows here that come under the “exasperated” watch list because of how frustrating they are to watch. Anxiety to the roof,...

Actress Sanaya Irani is celebrating 40 years of her “partner in crime” Drashti Dhami, and has a heartwarming birthday wish for her Bff: “countless adventures still awaiting us.” The bond between Drashti and Sanaya has always been an open book, with their vibrant camaraderie proudly on display. Sanaya once spilled the beans, sharing that their friendship is so unbreakable that they even embarked on audition adventures together.

Now, on the occasion of Drashti’s birthday, Sanaya took to her Instagram handle, and shared a fun Reel video, showcasing a montage of unseen videos and pictures from their numerous vacations, and celebrations.

The post was given the music of the track ‘Whenever’, by Kris Kross Amsterdam and The Boy Next Door.

Along with the video, the ‘Miley Jab Hum Tum’ fame actress wrote: “The song sums it all up!. Happy 40th to my partner in crime. Here’s to celebrating 40 amazing years...

Abs-cbn Entertainment and regional streamer Viu are teaming on a Philippines remake of Cj Enm’s hit romcom series What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim.

Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino will head the cast of the remake, taking on the lead roles of Secretary Kim and Mr. Vice-Chairman, originally played by Park Min-young and Park Seo-joon in the Cj Enm series.

Dreamscape Entertainment is producing the show, which starts production today. The story revolves around a handsome, narcissistic vice-chairman of a major corporation whose world turns upside down when his highly competent secretary of many years announces her resignation. He then does everything it takes to keep her by his side.

Based on a popular webtoon, Cj Enm’s What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim topped Korean ratings when it aired in 2018 and also gained widespread popularity globally.

The show marks the third adaptation of a top-rating international format between Viu and Abs-cbn,...

Best known for his performances in projects like ‘Kai Po Che’, ‘Sultan’, ‘Gold’ and ‘Breathe’ among others, actor Amit Sadh has expressed his gratitude towards independent cinema and filmmakers, calling it an important tool for creative freedom. Amit had recently attended the Yellowstone International Film Festival, here.

During a panel discussion, he said: “I believe independent cinema should be given more priority in our country and elsewhere as it is a very important tool for creative freedom.”

“In recent times we have seen amazing stories which were told by independent filmmakers through their outstanding craft – cinema,” he added.

Showcasing 140 films under categories Including Feature shorts, Lgbtqia+, Women empowerment, Comedy, Horror, Short and feature documentaries feature films from the US, the UK, France, Germany, Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Italy, the Netherlands, Chile, Spain, Pakistan, Belgium, Turkey, Israel, Finland, New Zealand, Sweden and many more, the festival will conclude on October 27.

In the festival,...

Best known for his performances in projects like ‘Kai Po Che’, ‘Sultan’, ‘Gold’ and ‘Breathe’ among others, actor Amit Sadh has expressed his gratitude towards independent cinema and filmmakers, calling it an important tool for creative freedom. Amit had recently attended the Yellowstone International Film Festival, here.

During a panel discussion, he said: “I believe independent cinema should be given more priority in our country and elsewhere as it is a very important tool for creative freedom.”

“In recent times we have seen amazing stories which were told by independent filmmakers through their outstanding craft – cinema,” he added.

Showcasing 140 films under categories Including Feature shorts, Lgbtqia+, Women empowerment, Comedy, Horror, Short and feature documentaries feature films from the US, the UK, France, Germany, Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Italy, the Netherlands, Chile, Spain, Pakistan, Belgium, Turkey, Israel, Finland, New Zealand, Sweden and many more, the festival will conclude on October 27.

In the festival,...

Actress Drashti Dhami, who will be seen reprising her role in the season 2 of the crime thriller series ‘Duranga’, has opened up on the emotional journey of her character, and shared how she gets into the zone, and listens to her director while doing any scene.

‘Duranga’ is an official adaptation of the Korean show, ‘Flower of Evil’. New mysteries brew and come to light as the characters of Gulshan Devaiah and Amit Sadh are engaged in an epic showdown to reclaim their identities in the new season.

Talking about season two, Drashti said: “Season 2 has a lot of twists and turns, complex emotions; it’s darker and scarier. The series is shot well and there is a lot of fun coming up in season 2.”

On her character’s graph, the ‘Dill Mill Gayye’ fame actress said: “I don’t really think much while doing any scene, I just get into the zone,...

Actress Drashti Dhami, who will be seen reprising her role in the season 2 of the crime thriller series ‘Duranga’, has opened up on the emotional journey of her character, and shared how she gets into the zone, and listens to her director while doing any scene.

‘Duranga’ is an official adaptation of the Korean show, ‘Flower of Evil’. New mysteries brew and come to light as the characters of Gulshan Devaiah and Amit Sadh are engaged in an epic showdown to reclaim their identities in the new season.

Talking about season two, Drashti said: “Season 2 has a lot of twists and turns, complex emotions; it’s darker and scarier. The series is shot well and there is a lot of fun coming up in season 2.”

On her character’s graph, the ‘Dill Mill Gayye’ fame actress said: “I don’t really think much while doing any scene, I just get into the zone,...

Actor Amit Sadh, who is all geared up for the release of the second season of the streaming series ‘Duranga’, revealed that the character he is portraying in the show, is his kind of tribute to superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s role in the movie ‘Darr’.

‘Duranga’ is the Indian adaptation of the popular K-drama ‘Flower of Evil’, and is gearing up for its return with the highly anticipated second season. Amit, who left audiences intrigued with his brief appearance in season one, is all set to take centre stage in season two.

He will be seen playing Sammit Patel.

Speaking to Ians, Amit talked about his character’s graph, challenges of the role, his approach and more.

Amit said: “More than evolving, my character is waking up. Sammit is a character shrouded with mystery and intrigue. For me the script of the show had a very unique and gripping...

Actor Amit Sadh, who is all geared up for the release of the second season of the streaming series ‘Duranga’, revealed that the character he is portraying in the show, is his kind of tribute to superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s role in the movie ‘Darr’.

‘Duranga’ is the Indian adaptation of the popular K-drama ‘Flower of Evil’, and is gearing up for its return with the highly anticipated second season. Amit, who left audiences intrigued with his brief appearance in season one, is all set to take centre stage in season two.

He will be seen playing Sammit Patel.

Speaking to Ians, Amit talked about his character’s graph, challenges of the role, his approach and more.

Amit said: “More than evolving, my character is waking up. Sammit is a character shrouded with mystery and intrigue. For me the script of the show had a very unique and gripping...

The audiences will be in for a visual treat this week, as the streaming platforms are all set to release a bunch of titles ranging from coming of age show to crime thriller which will definitely enthral the viewers.

From Dulquer Salmaan starrer ‘King of Kotha’, to Gulshan Devaiah and Drashti Dhami’s ‘Duranga’ season 2, here is a list of five titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

Duranga 2: ‘Duranga’ is an official adaptation of the Korean show, ‘Flower of Evil’. New mysteries brew and come to light as the characters of Gulshan Devaiah and Amit Sadh are engaged in an epic showdown to reclaim their identities in the new season.

The second season of the show will see the return of Gulshan, Drashti Dhami, Amit Sadh, Barkha Sen Gupta, Rajesh Khattar reprising their respective roles.

Spanning across eight episodes, ‘Duranga S...

The audiences will be in for a visual treat this week, as the streaming platforms are all set to release a bunch of titles ranging from coming of age show to crime thriller which will definitely enthral the viewers.

From Dulquer Salmaan starrer ‘King of Kotha’, to Gulshan Devaiah and Drashti Dhami’s ‘Duranga’ season 2, here is a list of five titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

Duranga 2: ‘Duranga’ is an official adaptation of the Korean show, ‘Flower of Evil’. New mysteries brew and come to light as the characters of Gulshan Devaiah and Amit Sadh are engaged in an epic showdown to reclaim their identities in the new season.

The second season of the show will see the return of Gulshan, Drashti Dhami, Amit Sadh, Barkha Sen Gupta, Rajesh Khattar reprising their respective roles.

Spanning across eight episodes, ‘Duranga S...

Versatile actor Gulshan Devaiah, who is all set for the release of the second season of the crime thriller ‘Duranga’, said he is grateful to the makers for giving him exciting roles to portray. Following the success of his portrayal as ‘4 Cut Atmaram’ in the series ‘Guns and Gulaabs’, Gulshan is excited to step back into the shoes of his character, Abhishek Banne, a.k.a Sammit Patel, and deliver another riveting performance in ‘Duranga 2’.

In the first season, Gulshan’s portrayal of Abhishek captivated viewers, leaving them eager for more.

The actor, known for his penchant for experimenting with diverse roles, has consistently surprised and delighted audiences with his exceptional acting prowess.

Reflecting on the same, Gulshan said: “After the overwhelming response to ‘4 Cut Aatmaram’ in ‘Guns and Gulaabs’, I hope the audience showers the same love for Abhishek Banne, a.k.a Sammit Patel, my character in ‘Duranga...

Versatile actor Gulshan Devaiah, who is all set for the release of the second season of the crime thriller ‘Duranga’, said he is grateful to the makers for giving him exciting roles to portray. Following the success of his portrayal as ‘4 Cut Atmaram’ in the series ‘Guns and Gulaabs’, Gulshan is excited to step back into the shoes of his character, Abhishek Banne, a.k.a Sammit Patel, and deliver another riveting performance in ‘Duranga 2’.

In the first season, Gulshan’s portrayal of Abhishek captivated viewers, leaving them eager for more.

The actor, known for his penchant for experimenting with diverse roles, has consistently surprised and delighted audiences with his exceptional acting prowess.

Reflecting on the same, Gulshan said: “After the overwhelming response to ‘4 Cut Aatmaram’ in ‘Guns and Gulaabs’, I hope the audience showers the same love for Abhishek Banne, a.k.a Sammit Patel, my character in ‘Duranga...

New mysteries brew and come to light as the characters of Gulshan Devaiah and Amit Sadh are engaged in an epic showdown to reclaim their identities in trailer for ‘Duranga S2’. Director Rohan Sippy’s trailer for the second season of the crime-thriller series ‘Duranga’ has revealed itself to be an even darker and more exciting chapter than the first one.

The trailer for Season 2 picks off from the events of ‘Duranga S1’ which ended on a cliffhanger, leaving audiences both on-the-edge and waiting for more as the protagonist is not exactly what he seems.

In the trailer, we witness the resurgence of the past in Abhishek Banne’s life as Sammit Patel emerges from a 14-year long coma during which his own identity and life have been adopted by someone else.

Abhishek Banne and Sammit Patel are now in a fight for their identities, as one tries to harm...

New mysteries brew and come to light as the characters of Gulshan Devaiah and Amit Sadh are engaged in an epic showdown to reclaim their identities in trailer for ‘Duranga S2’. Director Rohan Sippy’s trailer for the second season of the crime-thriller series ‘Duranga’ has revealed itself to be an even darker and more exciting chapter than the first one.

The trailer for Season 2 picks off from the events of ‘Duranga S1’ which ended on a cliffhanger, leaving audiences both on-the-edge and waiting for more as the protagonist is not exactly what he seems.

In the trailer, we witness the resurgence of the past in Abhishek Banne’s life as Sammit Patel emerges from a 14-year long coma during which his own identity and life have been adopted by someone else.

Abhishek Banne and Sammit Patel are now in a fight for their identities, as one tries to harm...

Actor Amit Sadh, who will be seen playing Sammit Patel in the upcoming second season of the streaming series ‘Duranga’, has shared about the challenges he faced in portraying the complexity and depth of his character’s psychosis. ‘Duranga’ is the Indian adaptation of the popular K-drama ‘Flower of Evil’, and is gearing up for its return with the highly anticipated second season.

Amit, who left audiences intrigued with his brief appearance in season one, is all set to take centre stage in season two.

Talking about the same, Amit shared: “Portraying the complexity and depth of Sammit’s psychosis was indeed a challenge that I fully embraced. To authentically capture the character’s inner world, I dedicated considerable time to researching real-life cases of individuals with similar traits.”

“This research allowed me to delve into the intricacies of his mental state, enabling me to convey the turmoil within him convincingly.

Actor Amit Sadh, who will be seen playing Sammit Patel in the upcoming second season of the streaming series ‘Duranga’, has shared about the challenges he faced in portraying the complexity and depth of his character’s psychosis. ‘Duranga’ is the Indian adaptation of the popular K-drama ‘Flower of Evil’, and is gearing up for its return with the highly anticipated second season.

Amit, who left audiences intrigued with his brief appearance in season one, is all set to take centre stage in season two.

Talking about the same, Amit shared: “Portraying the complexity and depth of Sammit’s psychosis was indeed a challenge that I fully embraced. To authentically capture the character’s inner world, I dedicated considerable time to researching real-life cases of individuals with similar traits.”

“This research allowed me to delve into the intricacies of his mental state, enabling me to convey the turmoil within him convincingly.

Actor Amit Sadh, who will be seen playing a defining role in the upcoming second season of the streaming series ‘Duranga’, has shared that the role posed a challenge for him unlike any other of his characters.

‘Duranga’ is the Indian adaptation of the popular K-drama ‘Flower of Evil’, and is gearing up for its return with the highly anticipated second season. Amit, who left audiences intrigued with his brief appearance in Season 1, is all set to take centre stage in season 2.

Talking about his part in the series, Amit shared, “I am excited for people to see me in a new avatar in Duranga Season 2. It’s an extension of my character from Season 1, and I’m sure people will be pleasantly surprised”.

He further mentioned: “This role is really intense and very different from my previous characters, and I hope the audience will enjoy it. The depth and...

Actor Amit Sadh, who will be seen playing a defining role in the upcoming second season of the streaming series ‘Duranga’, has shared that the role posed a challenge for him unlike any other of his characters.

‘Duranga’ is the Indian adaptation of the popular K-drama ‘Flower of Evil’, and is gearing up for its return with the highly anticipated second season. Amit, who left audiences intrigued with his brief appearance in Season 1, is all set to take centre stage in season 2.

Talking about his part in the series, Amit shared, “I am excited for people to see me in a new avatar in Duranga Season 2. It’s an extension of my character from Season 1, and I’m sure people will be pleasantly surprised”.

He further mentioned: “This role is really intense and very different from my previous characters, and I hope the audience will enjoy it. The depth and...

The crime-thriller streaming series ‘Duranga’, which is set for its return with the second season, unveiled its new poster on Tuesday. The poster shows actor Amit Sadh donning a cap and a hoodie as he stares into the camera, turning his head.

In the first season of the show, Amit played a mysterious character, who is comatose. But towards the end of the first season, his character shows signs of improvement ending at a cliffhanger.

As per the makers, the show’s landscape in the second season will be defined by Amit’s character as he plays a critical role.

The poster also features actor Gulshan Devaiah, who earlier essayed the role of an artiste and a good cook in the series. Gulshan’s character features in multiple planes in the poster.

Talking about the show, director Rohan Sippy said: “The cast and crew have worked very hard in all...

The crime-thriller streaming series ‘Duranga’, which is set for its return with the second season, unveiled its new poster on Tuesday. The poster shows actor Amit Sadh donning a cap and a hoodie as he stares into the camera, turning his head.

In the first season of the show, Amit played a mysterious character, who is comatose. But towards the end of the first season, his character shows signs of improvement ending at a cliffhanger.

As per the makers, the show’s landscape in the second season will be defined by Amit’s character as he plays a critical role.

The poster also features actor Gulshan Devaiah, who earlier essayed the role of an artiste and a good cook in the series. Gulshan’s character features in multiple planes in the poster.

Talking about the show, director Rohan Sippy said: “The cast and crew have worked very hard in all...

The Killing Vote is a South Korean mystery thriller drama series created by Jo Yoon-young. The K-drama is based on a popular webtoon National Death Penalty Vote by Uhm Se-yoon and Jung Yi-pum and it revolves around a mysterious person known as Gae Tal, who executes the result of the death penalty vote. We will also see the cat-and-mouse game as the police try to hunt Gae Tal. So, if you loved The Killing Vote here are some similar shows you could watch next.

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Synopsis: In a dystopian Korea, the nation is in chaos. The people have lost their trust and faith in the justice system and voice their hatred towards their leaders. Within the world where the old justice system faces collapse and gets hit with an unknown epidemic, Head Trial Judge Kang Yo Han, nicknamed “The Devil Judge” due to his merciless...

When it comes to celebrities, even Korean actors, knowing too much can be a problem. Actor Kim Ji-hoon has appeared in many K-dramas recently, from Money Hiest: Korea, First Seven Kisses, and played a heinous villain in Flower of Evil. But Kim Ji-hoon recently made waves in Netflix’s Love to Hate You. Beyond his dashing good looks, fans learned he has a peculiar habit with his clothes.

Kim Ji-hoon as a CEO in ‘Love to Hate You’ | via Netflix Kim Ji-hoon starred in ‘Love to Hate You’ as a handsome CEO

The 2023 romance breaks free of some well-known K-drama tropes with a few gender swaps. Kim Ok-vin starred as Yeo Mi-ran, a lawyer who dislikes men’s egos and superiority complex. She is not the damsel in distress as she is skilled in multiple fighting techniques, a bit fearful of her feelings, and a do-it-all herself type of woman.

India’s Amit Sadh is a busy actor these days with a streaming series due imminently, another in the works and two feature films.

Season 2 of psychological thriller “Breathe: Into the Shadows,” created by Mayank Sharma and produced by Abundantia Entertainment for Amazon Prime Video, sees Sadh’s police officer on the trail of an antagonist with an alter ego, played by Abhishek Bachchan. The series, a spin-off from 2018 series “Breathe,” which also featured Sadh’s character, continues where the first season left off.

“When I read the script I said it is the best – it is pacier, it is faster, it is meaner, it is darker and it has the right amount of thrill and realism and great visuals which look big and fascinating,” Sadh told Variety. “And that’s why we chose to be in the business of movies. We are here to, of course, get challenged with the work that we do,...

Gulshan Devaiah-starrer ‘Duranga’, which is the official Indian adaptation of the Korean show, ‘Flower of Evil’, has been greenlit for the second season. The show, which also stars Drashti Dhami, Amit Sadh, Barkha Sengupta and Rajesh Khattar, brings to the fore a unique love story where Sammit Patel (played by Gulshan Devaiah) appears as the ideal man, father and husband, while his wife Ira (played by Drashti Dhami) is the investigating office leading the case of serial murders.

Gulshan said in a statement, “This love from the fans despite the original already having a big fan base is wonderful. We must have done something right then. I’m very thrilled that our take on the K Drama has been so successful”

The series follows a trail of gory copycat murders by the suspected accomplice of a psychopathic serial killer Bala, 20 years after his suicide. The case leads Ira to...

Whenever Gulshan Devaiah takes on a part, one can be rest assured that he will do a brilliant job with it. His work in the recently released series ‘Duranga’ is another addition to the list. The streaming series has been co-directed by Pradeep Sarkar, who has earlier helmed films like ‘Parineeta’ and ‘Mardaani’, and Aijaz Khan, who has earlier directed the 2018 drama film ‘Hamid’.

The series is the official adaptation of the Korean show ‘Flower of Evil’. It follows a series of murders and unearth’s the past of the show’s lead played by Gulshan.

Resurgence of a serial killer, a copycat killer on the loose with similar modus operandi to the original dreaded killer, or the offspring of the original killer?

‘Duranga’ explores these possibilities as the Mumbai crime branch officer Ira Jaykar Patel (played by Drashti Dhami) investigates the case.

While there are few instances where the series does engage the viewer,...

Actor Gulshan Devaiah, who is currently gearing up for his upcoming Ott series ‘Duranga’, has shared that it’s imperative for actors to first understand their characters and let the characters’ traits naturally precipitate in their mannerisms, and not rush to do the job without any preparations.

Elaborating on the same, the actor said, “Everything is difficult if you don’t spend enough time to figure it out and understand it.”

That’s the reason he didn’t find it difficult to make his way around his character in ‘Duranga’.

“It wasn’t difficult at all once I had enough preparation. Whether it worked remains to be seen,” he said.

Directed by Pradeep Sarkar and Aijaz Khan, ‘Duranga’ is an adaptation of a Korean show, ‘Flower of Evil’.

When asked what the show offers in terms of novelty since it’s an adaptation of an already existing show, Gulshan said,...

Amazon Prime Video’s ‘The Lake’ Producer Amaze Signs COO & Business Affairs VP

Canadian TV and film studio Amaze has forged a Chief Operating Officer role and hired a Senior Vice President of Business Affair as it clears a path to growth. Michael Souther and Teza Lawrence’s outfit, which is behind Amazon Prime Video’s debut Canadian series The Lake, has brought in Alex Lalonde in the former role and Gina Vanni in the latter, both of whom join from Stratagem Rx. Lalonde, who produced The Desperate Hour and the Canadian shoot for Marvel’s Hawkeye and Secret Invasion while at Stratagem, is tasked with managing corporate operations, as well as sourcing IP and co-production opportunities, packaging, financing, sales and acting as an Executive Producer across projects. Vanni will oversee business affairs and finance for the Amaze slate. “Alex and Gina are leaders in global treaty co-production, commercial co-production,...

Actress Drashti Dhami is currently gearing up for her upcoming show ‘Duranga’ where she stars alongside one Gulshan Devaiah. The actress recently revealed the reason behind saying yes to the show, which is an official adaption of the Korean show ‘Flower of Evil.’

Commenting on the same, she said in a statement, “What excited me the most to take up ‘Duranga’ was that I was playing a new character, I was playing a cop. Pradeep dada was going to be directing us which is a once in a lifetime experience that I could get and of course the concept of the show was really nice and for the first time we’re having a Korean adaptation and I’m a part of it, so all the ticks were a yes.”

She also spoke about her preparations for the part as she mentioned, “I tried to get fitter, we had under...

Exclusive: Filipina acting and singing star Lovi Poe has launched her own production company called C’est Lovi Productions.

The company will have a special focus on showcasing Filipino stories and artists in the international marketplace and already has projects on the boil.

They include Lady Luck, written by Los Angeles-based duo Geordie Kieffer and Mitch Toler, in which Poe is set to star. U.K. director Niall Johnson (White Noise) is attached to direct. The feature is currently in pre-production.

Other projects in development include the psychological thriller Alyssa to which Filipino filmmaker Jerrold Tarog is attached to write and direct. Tarog’s past credits include the 2016 Philippine-American war drama Heneral Luna and Netflix acquisition Gogo: The Boy General.

Montgomery Blencowe will partner with Poe as an executive of the company.

Poe is the daughter of late Filipino acting legend Fernando Poe Jr has built a flourishing career in her own right.

Stars Piolo Pascual and Lovi Poe head the cast of the Philippines adaptation of Korean Series “Flower of Evil.” It begins airing across East Asia and parts of the Middle East.

The romance-thriller series involves a female detective who suspects that her husband is a serial killer.

The original show was produced by Cj Enm’s Studio Dragon and aired on tvN in 2020. It has been refashioned in 16 one-hour episodes by Dreamscape Entertainment with Abs-cbn as co-producer and multi-territory streaming platform Viu presenting it as an ‘original.’

The Philippine adaptation is to first premiere internationally through Viu in 16 different territories across Asia, the Middle East, and South Africa from Thursday. It will then be broadcasted in prime time on Abs-cbn’s linear channels A2Z channel, Kapamilya channel and Jeepney TV from Saturday.

A supplied synopsis describes the narrative as” “a crime-suspense drama series that tells the story of unconditional love.

“I’m really enjoying this. They’re so bad in America. They rinse them in fresh water and it kills the taste.”

Twisting the Knife: Four Films by Claude Chabrol will be available on Blu-ray April 26th from Arrow Video

For five decades Claude Chabrol navigated the unpredictable waters of Cinema, leaving in his wake fifty-five feature films that remain among the most quietly devastating genre movies ever made.

The Swindle sees Chabrol at perhaps his most playful as a pair of scam artists, Isabelle Huppert and Michel Serrault, get in over their heads. But who is scamming who and who do you trust in a life built on so many lies? The murder of a 10-year-old girl sparks rumors and gossip in The Color of Lies, as suspicion falls on René (Jacques Gamblin) the dour once famous painter, now art teacher, who was the last person to see her alive.

Stars: Conrado Osario, Andrea Esquivel, Yuri Vargas, Sharon Guzman, Johan Camacho | Written and Directed by Juan Diego Escobar Alzate

Luz: The Flower of Evil was shot in two and a half weeks under the simpler title of Luz and renamed to avoid confusion with Tilman Singer’s film of the same name. It’s part of the folk horror revival of the last few years. A revival that includes films like The Witch, Midsommar and Hagazussa. It’s cousin the acid-western has even reappeared in films like Day of the Stranger. Writer/director Juan Diego Escobar Alzate channels Alexandro Jodorowsky to unite the two genres with this, his debut feature.

A major hit on the festival circuit Luz: The Flower of Evil takes a different path from most other folk horror films by not involving older pagan beliefs. It centers itself on Christianity or at least one particular interpretation of it.

Beverly Hills and Hong Kong-based Starlight Media, the producer-financier behind Crazy Rich Asians, is becoming increasingly active in Hollywood.

Peter Luo is founder and CEO of Beverly Hills and Hong Kong-based Starlight Media, the producer-financier behind Crazy Rich Asians that is becoming increasingly active in Hollywood.

Luo has established deals with leading US talent such as Robert Zemeckis, Sam Raimi, James Wan, F. Gary Gray, Roland Emmerich, Jon Chu, and Sylvester Stallone.

Starlight recently set up a multi-million dollar fund to back emerging female and Bipoc filmmakers. Luo’s executive producer credits include Marshall, Midway, and ScaryStoriesToTell In The Dark.

MK2, a family-owned French film company boasting a prominent arthouse cinema chain in Paris and in Spain, is staging various events to turn the spotlight on classics from Charles Chaplin to Claude Chabrol and Abbas Kiarostami which are part of its impressive library of 600 movies.

MK2’s CEO Nathanael Karmitz has been invited by Thierry Fremaux, the chief of Cannes Film Festival and the ongoing Lumiere Festival in Lyon, to deliver a masterclass on Tuesday as a special guest of this 2020 edition.

At a time when many exhibitors in France are lamenting about the dearth of blockbusters, Karmitz has been outspoken about the urgent need for theaters in France and beyond to rely less on American movies to lure audiences, and to place a larger emphasis on European films.

The two biggest events in MK2’s pipeline are an homage to Chabrol with a program of five iconic movies restored...

Asia’s stuttering film and TV production outlook stems in large measure from the relative caution with which the region’s governments have approached the coronavirus outbreak.

Calling on experience garnered with several recent bouts of epidemic disease, governments around the Asia-Pacific region quickly urged their populations to mask up. Then they locked the borders. Most of Asia has remained that way since March.

The more-developed territories in Asia have achieved far lower Covid-19 infection and death rates than countries in Europe and the U.S., and some local production behind mostly closed borders has resumed.

New Zealand’s decision to go “hard and early” against the virus quickly shut down the “Avatar” series, which was already shooting, Amazon Prime Video’s epic “The Lord of the Rings” series and Jane Campion’s Netflix-bound “Power of the Dog.” That they have all since returned is testament to self-isolation, quickly...

Production of films and TV series across South Korea is being halted as the country undergoes a resurgence of the coronavirus. Companies including industry leaders Cj Enm, Jtbc and Netflix have all confirmed disruptions to their series shooting schedules.

The country had seemingly been successful in controlling earlier waves of the Covid-19 outbreak through strict border controls, rapid testing and rigorous contact testing. But since the beginning of August, the number of new confirmed cases has shot up. There has been a seven-fold increase in the past week, and over 300 cases were reported on both Saturday and Sunday. Some 288 new cases were reported on Tuesday.

These have caused authorities in capital city Seoul, where the latest outbreak is centered, to increase restrictions. They have warned that they are considering upgrading the city’s alert status to level 3, the highest level on a scale of 1 to 3.

Many TV production companies have already suspended production,...