rubie Posted December 26, 2008 Author Share Posted December 26, 2008 Thursday, December 25, 2008 Hollywood Eyes on Korean Movies A little good news for the Korean film industry at the end of a tough year. Two Korean movies appeared on the International Watch List, an unofficial survey of 50 Hollywood film industry executives and their assistants. They were asked to vote for up to five international features and five short films released in 2008, "to highlight new filmmaking talent from abroad, to inspire creativity and spread the word about the international favorites of the year." No surprised which two films made the list, as they were the most successful two Korean films last year -- Na Hong-jin's THE CHASER (which tied for third with eight votes) and Kim Jee-woon's THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE WEIRD (four votes). I wonder how long that International Watch List has been compiled. Would be interesting to see what films appeared on it in past years. (Thanks to Nikki Finke's Deadline Hollywood Daily). Posted by Mark Russell at 9:12 AM via koreapopwars.com 2008 Movie International Watch List (by Nikki Finke) So alongside The Black List is The International Watch List, which just came out with its 2008 roster. It's an unofficial list of the American film industry's favorite foreign feature and short films from the past year according to the judgment of over 50 US film executives and their assistants were asked to vote for up to five foreign feature films and five foreign short films. The International Watch List includes all the features and shorts that received two or more votes. Considered were foreign features and foreign shorts released in theaters internationally or shown at an international film festival in 2008, and directed by a foreign filmmaker. The stated aim of The International Watch List is "to highlight new filmmaking talent from abroad, to inspire creativity and spread the word about the international favorites of the year": The International Watch List 2008 FEATURE FILMS 15 Votes LET THE RIGHT ONE IN by Tomas Alfredson (Cinetic Media/Christina Bazdekis) 13 Votes MARTYRS by Pascal Laugier (ICM/Nathan Ross & Robert Lazar) 8 Votes BEFORE THE FALL by F. Javier Gutiérrez (Paradigm/Marc Helwig) GOMORRAH by Matteo Garrone (ICM/Jeff Berg & Nathan Ross) THE CHASER by Hong-jin 7 Votes WALTZ WITH BASHIR by Ari Folman (CAA/Maha Dakhil) 6 Votes JCVD by Mabrouk El Mechri (Endeavor/Elia Infascelli-Smith) THE SQUARE by Nash Edgerton (ICM/Doug MacLaren) 5 Votes HUNGER by Steve McQueen (CAA/Beth Swofford) JERUSALEMA by Ralph Ziman (ICM/Nathan Ross) 4 Votes KISSES by Lance Daly (AP Watt Ltd/Rob Kraitt) CLASS by Laurent Cantet THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE WEIRD by Jee-Woon Kim (CAA/Spencer Baumgarten) In a lawless Manchurian desert during the tumultuous thirties, three Korean men meet on a train. Do-won the Good, is an infamous bounty hunter with a deadly shot. Chang-yi is the Bad, a merciless gang leader with a colossal ego. Tae-goo, the Weird, is a gifted but unpredictable train robber who favors his motor scooter over horseback. Along with the Japanese army and hordes of bandits grappling for control of this desert territory, the Good, the Bad and the Weird face off in every possible combination. They seize and cede power in quick succession, all the while trying to exploit a mysterious map that promises huge riches. 2 Votes SLEEP DEALER by Alex Rivera (CAA/Stuart Manashil) TERRIBLY HAPPY by Henrik Ruben Genz (Conspiracy/Melinda Jason) THE SONG OF SPARROWS by Majid Majidi ZIFT by Javor Gardev (WMA/Carolyn Sivitz) SHORT FILMS 10 Votes AFTERVILLE by Fabio Guaglione & Fabio Resinaro (The Safran Company/Peter Safran) 8 Votes OF CATS AND WOMEN by Jonas Govaerts (The Safran Company/Tom Drumm) 5 Votes TREEVENGE by Jason Eisener (UTA/Jason Burns) 3 Votes I LOVE SARAH JANE by Spencer Susser (Endeavor/Bryan Besser) THE RAIN HORSE by Sebastian Godwin (Independent Talent Group/Jessica Sykes) Source: deadlinehollywooddaily.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest summer0323 Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Lee Byung-heon in Elle December 26th, 2008 // by javabeans http://nimg.empas.com/orgImg/gn/2008/12/26...10525669301.jpg Check out Lee Byung-heon’s rock-hard body, taken here from the pages of the January issue of Elle magazine. Another vod. http://nv.empas.com/yh/2008/12/26/MYH20081..._WMV500Kbps.wmv Source: empas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nabi Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Thanks rubie for the Elle pics! I've never seen his body this ripped before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubie Posted December 26, 2008 Author Share Posted December 26, 2008 Thanks rubie for the Elle pics! I've never seen his body this ripped before It's my pleasure, nabi.. shh *looks left and right* :blush: .. I've never seen him like this as well.. Another mention by the Kpopped sisters.. 27 December 2008 Lee Byung-hun shows off sculpted physique Buff: 'Want a piece of me?' Lee Byung-hun (The Good, The Bad and The Weird) takes off his shirt for a photoshoot and the result is women all over the world fawning over his “chocolate abs”. The 38-year-old, who is set to appear in Hollywood’s G.I. Joe (2009), shows off his washboard abs in a pictorial that will be available in the January issues of Korea’s Elle and Japan’s Vogue. Ooh la la ;-). Source: Hankooki via k-popped.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest valley girl Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 yay,, LBH so Sexy not being what but why most big actor from asia debuted in Hollywood as Villain ?? hate that!!, but Dennis quaid, Siena miller wow not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kimchibabe Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 ^ Do i want a piece of him???? Gimme....gimme....gimme :blush: but what I'd really like to do is run my fingers through each and every muscle of his body! The ELLE pictures caps this year for me...the most sensous BH...love him....love him sooooo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Janie Simply Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Me mersmerized by Mr. 'Perfect muscles' Lee's eyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubie Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 Post New Year 2009 Wishes to Byunghun-ssi HERE ps: anyone with New Year ecard to share for the blog? Please help.. we'll put it up, credits assured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubie Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 Capture copied from byunghun712love BH in upcoming 2009 Nippon Vogue.. or is there another feature in GQ Japan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2uss Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 my 1st post here and sorry if this is a dumb question... approximately when will IRIS be in production?? komapsumnida Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubie Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 my 1st post here and sorry if this is a dumb question... approximately when will IRIS be in production?? komapsumnida Hello 2uss, welcome to EverythingLBH.. very happy to see you at the thread! Please don't worry.. no matter what, there's no dumb questions.. that's how we learn everyday. :blush: However, regarding IRIS.. personally. I have no idea when the drama will start filming. The best person(s) to ask would be kdramafanusa (threadmistress of IRIS), Hyc, ylin and fans here who are able to read Korean/Chinese updates. I'm sure and hope they can & will help enlighten us on this, whenever there's new info. Please keep on posting at the thread ok, and don't be shy at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2uss Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 However, regarding IRIS.. personally. I have no idea when the drama will start its filming. Best person(s) to answer would be kdramafanusa (threadmistress of IRIS), Hyc, ylin and fans who are able to read Korean/Chinese updates. I'm sure and hope they can help enlighten us on this, whenever there's new info. Please keep on posting at the thread ok, don't be shy at all. nan o ssop ship syo, komawohyo :blush: rubie ohhh gue reh kunah... well i'm still learning korean bit by bit...just not able to read characters gue rom...i'll come visit when i can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubie Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 ^ No problem at all, 2uss .. see you around! December 23, 2008 Lee Byeong-heon, Jung Ji-hoon (Rain) Come to U.S. TV Two of Korean cinema's top stars are to host a Discovery Channel documentary series on the rise of Korean pop culture titled 'Hip Korea'. Lee Byeong-Heon ("The Good, the Bad, the Weird") and JUNG Ji-hoon (Rain, "I'm a Cyborg, But That's OK") will each host an episode that will be broadcast globally on the Discovery Network in 2009. The airings should enhance the already popular leads' star-appeal and recognition, particularly in the U.S., where both actors are appearing in Hollywood blockbusters. LEE is cast as Storm Shadow in the upcoming G.I. Joe movie, while Rain has already appeared in the Wachowski brothers' Speed Racer and will make his Hollywood leading role debut in the upcoming Wachowski-produced Ninja Assassin. 'Hip Korea' will be broadcast in two episodes. The first, 'Seoul Vibes', has JUNG guiding audiences through Seoul hot spots Hongdae, Cheongdam-dong, and the Cheonggye stream. The second, 'Seoul Savvy', hosted by LEE, visits the up-market Apgujeong district, and the arts and crafts zones of Insa-dong and Samcheong-dong. Production of these 45-minute documentary segments were supported by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Previous segments in the Discovery series focused on Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan and director John Woo. The series is set to launch in January on Discovery Networks worldwide. Credits: Nigel D'Sa (KOFIC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubie Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 2008 BH News Index compilation at EverythingLBH forum November 2008 Nov 3: Song Hye Kyo Admits She Can’t Forget Her First Love ARTICLE » BH & ICWTR transcript PHOTOS Nov 4: Clients of ARTISTVIEW (Official WEBSITE) Nov 5: Year-end awards' leading performances, who will succeed? UPDATE Nov 6: Actor Lee Byunghun has become a promoter of Korea in England » UPDATE 1 » UPDATE 2 » UPDATE 3 Nov 7: Thessaloniki fest invites three Korean films ARTICLE Nov 10: Times Online 50 Biggest Movies of 2009 LIST Nov 11: Lee Byung-hun on being the bad guy ARTICLE Nov 13: Lee Byung-Hun, Jet Li to attend the Versace for One Foundation Charity Gala UPDATE Nov 15: “To Heaven” becomes “To the Hospital” ARTICLE Nov 19: Stars gear up to grace the red carpet at Korea’s version of the Oscars UPDATE Nov 19: Artiste management - BH Entertainment ARTICLE Nov 20: Kim Yoon Seok and Son Ye Jin Crowned Best Actor and Best Actress UPDATE Nov 20: 'The Weird' tops Blue Dragon Awards ARTICLE Nov 21: Blue Dragon Award Goes to Sports Drama UPDATE Nov 21: Filmmakers Honored at the 29th Blue Dragon Awards ARTICLE Nov 21: Jung WooSung - Lee ByungHun - Song KangHo, overwhelming charisma UPDATE Nov 21: Male stars red carpet code; black suit and bow tie UPDATE Nov 22: Liberty Times interview with Lee Byung-hun ARTICLE Nov 24: [G.I. Joe Exclusive] IGN talks to Storm Shadow himself, Byung Hun-Lee INTERVIEW Nov 25: [CNN Interview] Korean idol Lee Byung-hun makes waves overseas ARTICLE Nov 25: ELLE'S SHARE HAPPINESS ARTICLE Nov 26: CNN Interviews Actor Lee ARTICLE Nov 27: CNN, "Lee Byeong-heon = Asian James Dean" UPDATE Nov 28: Lee Byung-Hun, "Again 'All In'" UPDATE ps: Ching, everyone.. if there's any update or interview/article of BH that we missed, please share.. ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hyc Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v681/Hun...ws/nove2008.jpg 2008 BH News Index compilation at EverythingLBH forum November 2008 Nov 3: Song Hye Kyo Admits She Can’t Forget Her First Love ARTICLE » BH & ICWTR transcript PHOTOS Nov 4: Clients of ARTISTVIEW (Official WEBSITE) Nov 5: Year-end awards' leading performances, who will succeed? UPDATE Nov 6: Actor Lee Byunghun has become a promoter of Korea in England » UPDATE 1 » UPDATE 2 » UPDATE 3 Nov 7: Thessaloniki fest invites three Korean films ARTICLE Nov 10: Times Online 50 Biggest Movies of 2009 LIST Nov 11: Lee Byung-hun on being the bad guy ARTICLE Nov 13: Lee Byung-Hun, Jet Li to attend the Versace for One Foundation Charity Gala UPDATE Nov 15: “To Heaven” becomes “To the Hospital” ARTICLE Nov 19: Stars gear up to grace the red carpet at Korea’s version of the Oscars UPDATE Nov 19: Artiste management - BH Entertainment ARTICLE Nov 20: Kim Yoon Seok and Son Ye Jin Crowned Best Actor and Best Actress UPDATE Nov 20: 'The Weird' tops Blue Dragon Awards ARTICLE Nov 21: Blue Dragon Award Goes to Sports Drama UPDATE Nov 21: Filmmakers Honored at the 29th Blue Dragon Awards ARTICLE Nov 21: Jung WooSung - Lee ByungHun - Song KangHo, overwhelming charisma UPDATE Nov 21: Male stars red carpet code; black suit and bow tie UPDATE Nov 22: Liberty Times interview with Lee Byung-hun ARTICLE Nov 24: [G.I. Joe Exclusive] IGN talks to Storm Shadow himself, Byung Hun-Lee INTERVIEW Nov 25: [CNN Interview] Korean idol Lee Byung-hun makes waves overseas ARTICLE Nov 25: ELLE'S SHARE HAPPINESS ARTICLE Nov 26: CNN Interviews Actor Lee ARTICLE Nov 27: CNN, "Lee Byeong-heon = Asian James Dean" UPDATE Nov 28: Lee Byung-Hun, "Again 'All In'" UPDATE ps: Ching, everyone.. if there's any update or interview/article of BH that we missed, please share.. ok. Thanks, rubie. The list is complete. I don't think we miss out on anything so far. As for IRIS mentioned by someone, we still have no news of its full cast and schedule yet. Hopefully we will get some updates very soon in the new year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2uss Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 As for IRIS mentioned by someone, we still have no news of its full cast and schedule yet. Hopefully we will get some updates very soon in the new year. i hope and hope that the production team don't give up and stay patient with LBH ...i know he's on the GI JOE project but i hope the production crew of IRIS will continue to be patient...becasue i really really want LBH to star in it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubie Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 Thanks, rubie. The list is complete. I don't think we miss out on anything so far. Please feel free to share more translated gist of BH updates and interviews especially. I personally, would not mind reading various translation for any BH news.. it's always a treat everyday to read something about BH. :blush: And even though.. there are already specific blogs writing about BH news (in their extensive feature of blogging) .. occasionally, I would really love if Ching, ylin, Janice and everyone, every fan here to share translation of the updates, too. Because it'll be more appropriate for us to share the news at the Byunghun news-blog.. when translation are from EverythingLBH itself.. isn't it? As Ching will be busy in the new year.. I really hope that we can all continue to share news updates of BH in 2009.. MUCH MORE THAN EVER.. especially with his 2 international movies will be screened worldwide next year.. plus.. more surprises to expect from Byunghun-ssi like the Discovery Seoul Savvy program & lots more. More than ever.. the thread needs everyone's input & sharing for EverythingLBH. As for IRIS mentioned by someone, we still have no news of its full cast and schedule yet. Hopefully we will get some updates very soon in the new year. When it comes to IRIS.. I have to surrender and leave it to the 'experts' to comment and update the drama, etc.. I can only hope with the much delay regarding the production (with no idea what's keeping it down).. it will not clash with GI Joe's promo (in August thereabouts) and highly likely, ICWTR too.. which may be premiered in 2009 as well. When and where IRIS will fit in.. I have none the slightest clue. >.< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest joicy Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 ^ SS rubie: Do you think the pix of LBH's back revealing ... erm .. a little too much (for imagination) (*blush* ) .. By the way, I am loving nuna's drama (Star's Lover) and can't wait to see Iris. Hope that news will be out soon. And, if anyone knows about schedule of LBH's episode in US TV, pls share.. Thank you. Happy New Year unnies in LBH's thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubie Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 Post New Year 2009 Wishes to Byunghun-ssi HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hyc Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 It's my pleasure, nabi.. shh *looks left and right* :blush: .. I've never seen him like this as well.. Another mention by the Kpopped sisters.. 27 December 2008 Lee Byung-hun shows off sculpted physique http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vC7rHR9oCKU/SVT5...eeByunghun1.jpg Buff: 'Want a piece of me?' Lee Byung-hun (The Good, The Bad and The Weird) takes off his shirt for a photoshoot and the result is women all over the world fawning over his “chocolate abs”. The 38-year-old, who is set to appear in Hollywood’s G.I. Joe (2009), shows off his washboard abs in a pictorial that will be available in the January issues of Korea’s Elle and Japan’s Vogue. Ooh la la ;-). Source: Hankooki via k-popped.com Some excerpts from the Chinese news article, the rest is similar to other news http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/j/2008-12-27/11342317072.shtml 2008.12.27 http://www.sina.com.cn LBH most appreciates his back The photos are chosen by LBH personally to be published in《ELLE》and《VOGUE》Japan January edition. About his physique, LBH said frankly that he liked his back the most because from young, his shoulder was well developed and broad. But the most sexy is the voice. As for the women, he thought they like best is from the waist to the pelvis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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