South Korean filmmaker seeks laughs in new comedy

Cast members including actor Tong Dawei (center) attend a press conference. [Photo / China Daily]

Despite being known for horror films, South Korean director Ahn Byeong-ki seems eager to use comedy to win the hearts of Chinese moviegoers.

His upcoming film Scandal Maker charmed an audience in a preview screening on the weekend; moviegoers wore brain wave-monitors on their head. Through analyzing the data transferred from the monitors to computers, the movie was found to be very "relaxing and funny", according to the monitor’s providers.

Ahn says there is a similarity between comedy and horror films: Both need to create "exciting moments" to lure viewers.

A Chinese remake of the namesake South Korean film screened in 2008, Scandal Maker features an established broadcaster, 38, who lives a comfortable bachelor's life until the peace is broken by two visitors, who insist he is the grandfather of a 5-year-old child.

The Sino-South Korean coproduction, mainly financed by Chinese studios, will open in Chinese mainland theaters on Nov 11, which is Single's Day in China.

The star-studded cast is led by actor Tong Dawei and Taiwan actress-singer Michelle Chen.

"Just imagine one day a stranger calls you grandpa but you’ve never seen the child before. The script is very interesting. I could not stop after reading the first several paragraphs," says Tong.

"The movie transfers a positive message: Family is the most important connection for every person," he says. Source: China.org.cn

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Ekta’s inspired by Hollywood

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Ekta Kapoor is always open to new, creative advancements. Being a modern-day producer, Ekta always wishes to give audiences new stories and experiences when they go to the cinema. Recently, when she announced her tie-up with Dolby Atmos for her upcoming film, Azhar, Ekta had an interesting take as to why she adapted to this new technology. Ekta confessed that Hollywood films are what truly inspire her creatively and it was the incredible sounds in the movie Mission Impossible that astonished and inspired her to bring such experiences for the Indian audiences. Ekta was heard saying, “I was so mesmerised by movies such as Gravity and MI-4 that as a director-producer I felt the need to get similar technology to Bollwood. A movie is all about the story – direction, costumes, acting — but what adds that added zing is the sound.”Source: http://www.tribuneindia.com/

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If the product is right, you can make your mark, says Divya Khosla!

Actress-turned-producer Divya Khosla believes that if a filmmaker's product is good, he or she will succeed. Divya, who started her career in Bollywood as an actor with 2004 "Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo", believes that everything in life comes to you when the time is right. She made her directorial debut with "Yaariyan". Even with a new cast and modest budget, she did an honest job. "I worked hard to be here. I trained for two years, directed successful music videos, honed my skills, worked on my script, casting, locations, music and then 'Yaariyan' was born. If the product is right, you can make your mark," Divya said. She told the cast was apt for the script. "The story is always the heart of the film. Then comes the power of good storytelling. The cast needs to suit the film and not vice versa." The romantic-comedy featured Himansh Kohli, Serah Singh and Rakul Preet Singh and it released along with Madhuri Dixit-starrer "Dedh Ishqiya" Jan 10. If required, she is open to work with stars. "The film drew bigger initial response... My confidence rests with my product. If stars are required, they will be there," she told. Divya, who is wedded to T-Series head honcho Bhushan Kumar, feels that she is a creative person and that is why she delved into movie-making business. "Creativity has always been my forte. As the creative director of T-series, I have worked on all products. But between production and direction, I enjoy direction more," she told. However, the director does not take the husband's position for granted and that is why it took her so long to direct her first movie. "If you want to make your mark, put in your best. Your family can back you, but you alone are responsible for your failure or success," she told. Source: Garam Gossips

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