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FIVE-A-DAY ROUND-UP XVII: Solo, Batman Ninja, Forgotten, Iron Sky 2, Apostle

The publicity hasn’t exactly been all optimistic as fans await what lies ahead for Solo: A Star Wars Story. The responsibility shifting from Phil Lord and Chris Miller to Ron Howard will hopefully see a difference as the film approaches its May 25 date with Alden Ehrenrich, Emilia Clarke and Donald Glover starring, especially with Disney not letting up anytime soon with the franchise. Mizusaki Junpei’s animated directorial debut, Batman Ninja, isn’t the first time the popular caped crusader was reconceived by way of Asian mythos (See Batman Of Shanghai). Of course, it was only a matter of time until someone managed to realize this on a full scale and thus, we now have Warner Bros. Japan hailing the DC crowd with Batman Ninja, manifested in part from the people who brought you Afro Samurai, Psycho Pass and Kill La Kill. Release dates remain pending. Further into the suspense and […]

Korean Kidnapping Mystery Thriller FORGOTTEN Nabbed By Netflix For 2018

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Don’t rule out writer and director Jang Hang-Jun’s new mystery thriller in your recurring list of titles to endulge in the coming few months. With Megabox poised to open the upcoming mystery thriller, Forgotten, on November 29, the film is now on deck to get a Netflix spot thanks to the streaming company’s deal with Kiwi Company as reported by Variety this week. Actors Kang Ha-Neul (Empire Of Lust) and Kim Moo-Yul (Warriors Of The Dawn) lead the intrigue and suspense for a tale of two brothers – the youngest whose suspicion is raised when the eldest starts to exhibit lacking memory after re-emerging from a 19-day disappearance. “Unprecedented, the contract was signed during the film’s script stage, which shows that (Netflix) thought highly of the compelling story,” said Jang. “I believe it will be appreciated as a Korean-style mystery thriller not only by the local audiences but also by […]

FORGOTTEN: Catch The Latest Trailer For Jang Hang-Jun’s South Korean Kidnap Thriller

Lee B. Golden III

Writer and director Jang Hang-Jun is returning to the limelight with the new mystery thriller, the aptly titled Forgotten. Jang also co-wrote Kim Seong-Hun’s 2014 hit crime thriller, A Hard Day, one that I inexplicably kept putting off but nowadays can’t seem to recommend enough. Actors Kang Ha-Neul (Empire Of Lust) and Kim Moo-Yul (Warriors Of The Dawn) lead the intrigue and suspense for a tale of two brothers – the youngest whose suspicion is raised when the eldest starts to exhibit lacking memory after re-emerging from a 19-day disappearance. Moon Sung-Geun (Sea Fog) and actress Na Young-Hee (Horror Stories) also star for the film’s forthcoming release next month with a date pending. Check out the latest trailer.