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Hello Ghost (2010 Film)
''Hello Ghost'' () is a 2010 South Korean comedy film about a man's multiple suicide attempts. After the most recent one, he discovers he can see a group of ghosts. The ghosts agree to leave him alone under the condition that he fulfill their requests. The film was the 9th highest grossing Korean film in 2010, with a total of 3,042,021 admissions nationwide. ''The Chosun Ilbo'' commented that the film was good for families. Cha Tae-hyun found his role challenging, especially because it required him to smoke cigarettes, which he does not do in real life. Plot Sang-man is a depressed man who is unsure of his past and who his family is. He attempts to commit suicide by overdosing on pills, but fails. He then jumps off a bridge into a river, but is saved. Brought to the hospital, Sang-man awakens and sees a man smoking next to him. He tells the other hospital patrons, but no one believes him, as they cannot see this man. During his stay in the hospital he eventually meets four othe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Young-tak
Kim Young-tak (; born 1976) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. Kim wrote and directed the comedy film '' Hello Ghost'' (2010). The comedy was a local hit - the 9th highest grossing Korean film in 2010, and won him the Best New Director (Film) at the 47th Baeksang Arts Awards in 2011. In 2018, Kim released the thriller novel ''Gomtang'' about a timetraveller who travels from 2063 to Busan of 2019 and is confronted with series of murders there. While initially published online, it was also published physically in two volumes. Filmography *''A Bold Family'' (2005) - script editor *'' BA:BO'' (2008) - screenwriter *'' Hello Ghost'' (2010) - director, screenwriter *''Slow Video ''Slow Video'' () is a 2014 South Korean comedy film written and directed by Kim Young-tak, starring Cha Tae-hyun and Nam Sang-mi. It is the second Korean film to be fully financed by American studio 20th Century Fox. Plot Yeo Jang-boo possesse ...'' (2014) - director, screenwriter Bib ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ko Chang-seok
Ko Chang-seok (born October 13, 1970) is a South Korean actor known primarily for his supporting roles in film and television, notably, ''Rough Cut'' (2008), '' Secret Reunion'' (2010), ''Encounter'' (2018–19), and ''Melo Movie'' (2025). Career Ko began his career on stage, performing in plays and musicals for many years before moving on to bit parts in films. He once earned his living by working on farms and in iron foundries, then acquired fame through his scene-stealing roles in Jang Hoon's films, notably as the movie director in ''Rough Cut In filmmaking, the rough cut (also known as the first cut or editor's cut) is the second of three stages of offline editing. The term originates from the early days of filmmaking when film stock was physically cut and reassembled, but is still ...'' (2008), and the Vietnamese gang boss in '' Secret Reunion'' (2010). He has since become one of the busiest supporting actors in Korean cinema. Ko's real-life wife and daughter pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grand Bell Awards
The Grand Bell Awards (), also known as the Daejong Film Awards, is an awards ceremony presented annually by The Motion Pictures Association of Korea for excellence in film in South Korea. The Grand Bell Awards retains prestige as the oldest continuous film awards held in South Korea, and has been called the Korean equivalent of the American Academy Awards. History The ceremony has been hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Information since 1962. The awards ceased for a couple years beginning in 1969, but were revived in 1972 after the establishment of the Korea Motion Picture Promotion Association, in an effort to stimulate the then-stagnant film industry. The 59th edition of the award ceremony was co-hosted with the Gyeonggi Arts Center for the first time at the Gyeonggi Arts Center Grand Theater and Convention Hall on 15 November 2023. Cha In-pyo and Jang Do-yeon were master of ceremonies for the award night. In December 2023, the Federation of Korean Filmmakers, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
48th Grand Bell Awards
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The 48th Grand Bell Awards (), also known as Daejong Film Awards, are determined and presented annually by The Motion Pictures Association of Korea for excellence in film in South Korea. The Grand Bell Awards were first presented in 1962 and have gained prestige as the Korean equivalent of the American Academy Awards. 48th ceremony The 48th Grand Bell Awards ceremony was held at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Seoul on October 17, 2011, and hosted by Shin Hyun-joon and Jang Seo-hee. Nominations and winners (Winners denoted in bold) References External links * Grand Bell Awards Grand Bell Awards Grand Bell Awards The Grand Bell Awards (), also known as the Daejong Film Awards, is an awards ceremony presented annually by The Motion Pictures Association of Korea for excellence in film in South Korea. The Grand Bell Awards retains prestige as the oldest co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baeksang Arts Awards
The Baeksang Arts Awards (), also known as the Paeksang Arts Awards, are awards for excellence in film, television and theatre in South Korea. The awards were introduced in 1965 by Chang Key-young, the founder of the newspaper ''Hankook Ilbo'', whose art name was "Baeksang". It was established for the development of Korean popular culture and art and for enhancing the morale of artists. They are regarded as one of the most prestigious entertainment awards in South Korea. Baeksang Arts Awards are annually presented at a ceremony organised by JoongAng Ilbo, JoongAng Group in the second quarter of each year. Until 2021, it was organised by ''Ilgan Sports'' before its acquisition by , a subsidiary of KG Group. It is the only comprehensive awards ceremony in the country, recognising excellence in film, television and theatre. Current awards Film * Baeksang Arts Award Grand Prize – Film, Grand Prize * Baeksang Arts Award for Best Film, Best Film * Baeksang Arts Award for Best ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
47th Paeksang Arts Awards
The 47th Baeksang Arts Awards ceremony was held at Kyung Hee University's Peace Palace Hall in Seoul on May 26, 2011, and was broadcast on KBS2. Presented by IS Plus Corp., it was hosted by actor Ryu Si-won and actress Kim Ah-joong. Nominations and winners Complete list of nominees and winners: (Winners denoted in bold) Film Television Other awards * InStyle Fashionista Award - Lee Min-jung * Lifetime Achievement Award - Shin Seong-il Shin Seong-il (; May 8, 1937 – November 4, 2018) was a South Korean actor, film director, producer, and former politician. A legendary actor with 500 films in over 40 years, Shin debuted in director Shin Sang-ok's 1960 film ''A Romantic Papa'' ... References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Baeksang Arts Awards, 47th Baeksang Baeksang Baeksang Arts Awards Baek Baek 2010s in Seoul 2011 in South Korea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hello Ghost (2023 Film)
''Hello Ghost'' () is a 2023 Taiwanese comedy film directed by Pei-Ju Hsieh and starring Tseng Jing-hua, Ivy Shao, Lu Yi-ching and Chang Zhang-xing. The film is an official remake of Kim Young-tak's 2010 South Korean film of the same name. Plot Ah Wei (Tseng Jing-hua) is a lonely and despondent young man who repeatedly attempts suicide due to his isolation and misfortunes. After his latest failed attempt, he is hospitalized and begins to see four distinct ghosts: a smoker, an elderly woman, a melancholic woman, and a young boy. These spirits inform Ah Wei that they will only leave him in peace if he helps fulfill their individual last wishes. Reluctantly, Ah Wei agrees and embarks on a series of tasks to satisfy each ghost's request. Throughout this journey, he not only aids the ghosts in finding closure but also discovers a renewed appreciation for life and forms a meaningful connection with a paramedic named Xiao Yin, portrayed by Ivy Shao. The film blends comedy and dra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hollywood Reporter
''The Hollywood Reporter'' (''THR'') is an American digital and print magazine which focuses on the Cinema of the United States, Hollywood film industry, film, television, and entertainment industries. It was founded in 1930 as a daily trade paper, and in 2010 switched to a weekly Wide-format printer, large-format print magazine with a revamped website. As of 2020, the day-to-day operations of the company are handled by Penske Media Corporation through a joint venture with Eldridge Industries. The magazine also sponsors and hosts major industry events. History Foundation and early years ''The Hollywood Reporter'' was founded in 1930 by William R. Wilkerson, William R. "Billy" Wilkerson (1890–1962) as Hollywood's first daily entertainment trade newspaper. The first edition appeared on September 3, 1930, and featured Wilkerson's front-page "Tradeviews" column, which became influential. The newspaper appeared Monday-to-Saturday for the first 10 years, except for a brief period, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deadline Hollywood
''Deadline Hollywood'', commonly known as ''Deadline'' and also referred to as ''Deadline.com'', is an online news site founded as the news blog ''Deadline Hollywood Daily'' by Nikki Finke in 2006. It is updated several times a day, with entertainment industry news as its focus. It has been a brand of Penske Media Corporation since 2009. History ''Deadline'' was founded by Nikki Finke, who began writing an '' LA Weekly'' column series called ''Deadline Hollywood'' in June 2002. She began the ''Deadline Hollywood Daily'' (DHD) blog in March 2006 as an online version of her column. She officially launched it as an entertainment trade website in 2006. The site became one of Hollywood's most followed websites by 2009. In 2009, Finke sold ''Deadline'' to Penske Media Corporation (then Mail.com Media) for a low-seven-figure sum. She was also given a five-year-plus employment contract reported by the ''Los Angeles Times The ''Los Angeles Times'' is an American Newspaper# ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Sandler
Adam Richard Sandler (born September 9, 1966) is an American actor, comedian, producer and screenwriter. Primarily a comedic leading actor in films, List of awards and nominations received by Adam Sandler, his accolades include an Independent Spirit Awards, Independent Spirit Award, alongside nominations for three Grammy Awards, five Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. In 2023, Sandler was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Sandler was a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series ''Saturday Night Live'' from 1990 to 1995. He returned to ''Saturday Night Live'' as a host in 2019 earning a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award nomination. He has starred in Cinema of the United States, Hollywood comedy films that cumulatively grossed over $2 billion worldwide. Sandler had an estimated net worth of $420 million in 2020, and signed a new four-movie deal with Netflix worth ov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Columbus (filmmaker)
Christopher Joseph Columbus (born September 10, 1958) is an American filmmaker. Born in Spangler, Pennsylvania, Columbus studied film at Tisch School of the Arts, New York University's Tisch School of the Arts where he developed an interest in filmmaking. After writing screenplays for several Teen film, teen comedies in the mid-1980s, including ''Gremlins'', ''The Goonies'', and ''Young Sherlock Holmes'', he made his List of directorial debuts, directorial debut with a teen adventure, ''Adventures in Babysitting'' (1987). Columbus gained recognition soon after with the highly successful Christmas comedy ''Home Alone'' (1990) and ''Home Alone 2: Lost in New York'' (1992). The comedy ''Mrs. Doubtfire'' (1993), starring Robin Williams, was another box office success for Columbus. He went on to direct several other films throughout the 1990s, which were mostly met with lukewarm reception. However, he found commercial success again for directing the film adaptations of J. K. Rowling's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1492 Pictures
26th Street Pictures is an American film production company founded by Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe and Michael Barnathan in 1994 as 1492 Pictures. The name is a play on Columbus's more famous namesake, Christopher Columbus, and his 1492 landing in the Americas. The logo consists of a huge and detailed compass with the company name forming on a background, which is an ocean landscape. In addition, the fanfare for 1492 Pictures was composed by Hans Zimmer. In addition to various Columbus films, 26th Street Pictures has also produced movies by other directors including Brian Levant ('' Jingle All the Way''), Henry Selick ('' Monkeybone''), Alfonso Cuarón ('' Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban''), Joe Roth ('' Christmas with the Kranks''), Tim Story (the ''Fantastic Four'' films), and Shawn Levy (the '' ''Night at the Museum'''' series). History In 1994, Chris Columbus, who successfully directed the first two ''Home Alone'' films, and '' Mrs. Doubtfire'', signed a th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
