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Stanley Tucci, Ewan McGregor on ‘Jack the Giant Slayer’

“Jack the Giant Slayer,” the latest phantasmagorical big-budget, special-effects film from “X-Men” director Bryan Singer, first got under way about three years ago. But back then it had a differe...

Updated : 2013.02.28 20:25

Park Chan-wook’s ‘Stoker’ an exquisite gothic thriller

A spider crawls up the leg of 18-year-old India Stoker (Mia Wasikowska) early in Park Chan-wook’s English-language debut, “Stoker,’’ and she regards it passively, intrigued. There’s a creepy in...

Updated : 2013.02.28 19:53

Fox unveils first foray into Korean market

Fox International Productions’ first locally produced film was finally unveiled on Tuesday, featuring Park Chan-wook’s “Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance” star Shin Ha-gyun in the lead. An internationa...

Updated : 2013.02.26 20:16

Critics blast Academy Awards for off-color jokes, dull show

LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― Critics blasted Oscars host Seth MacFarlane on Monday for “crudely sexist antics” and peddling “offensive” Jewish stereotypes, as the Academy Awards post mortem got into full swin...

Updated : 2013.02.26 20:14

Affleck’s ‘Argo’ wins best-picture Oscar

Ben Affleck, director of best picture award winner “Argo” (AP-Yonhap News) LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Ben Affleck’s “Argo,’’ the story of how Hollywood, Canada and the CIA teamed up to rescue six Ame...

Updated : 2013.02.25 19:35

‘Silver Linings’ leads Spirit Awards with 4 prizes

The oddball romance “Silver Linings Playbook” was named best picture Saturday at the Spirit Awards honoring independent film, Hollywood’s last pre-game show before the Academy Awards. “Silver Lining...

Updated : 2013.02.24 19:33

Translating Park Chan-wook

Park Chan-wook describes his ability as “more than perfect.” Actress Mia Wasikowska said working with him was so “easy and seamless.” Of the many who worked behind the camera for Park Chan-wook’...

Updated : 2013.02.24 19:32

Adele, 'Les Miserables' cast sing on Oscar stage

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- It was an extra starry, musical day at the Dolby Theatre as Adele took the stage first Friday, followed by the cast of "Les Miserables,'' singing together of the first time. Osca...

Updated : 2013.02.23 14:11

Canada ambassador says he feels slighted by "Argo"

TORONTO (AP) -- The Canadian former ambassador to Iran who protected Americans at great personal risk during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis says it will reflect poorly on Ben Affleck if he doesn't say ...

Updated : 2013.02.23 14:11

Presidential Day-Lewis set for record third Oscar

HOLLYWOOD (AFP) -- This year's Oscars race may be one of the least predictable in recent memory -- but there is one virtual certainty for Sunday night: Daniel Day-Lewis will likely win a record third...

Updated : 2013.02.23 12:16

Jack Nicholson, Dustin Hoffman to present Oscars

HOLLYWOOD (AFP) -- Multiple Oscar-winning Hollywood legends Jack Nicholson and Dustin Hoffman were added Friday to the presenting line-up at this weekend's 85th Academy Awards. The pair will join a ...

Updated : 2013.02.23 12:16

Box office

Jack the Giant Slayer Opening Feb. 28 Drama. Fantasy. Adventure. Directed by Bryan Singer. An ordinary young farmer Jack (Nicholas Hoult) accidentally grows a giant beanstalk using some magic beans...

Updated : 2013.02.22 20:26

Motherhood lets Keri Russell reinvent herself

Keri Russell’s “comeback year” has the feel of a reinvention, a re-branding of the dainty young lovely who burst on the scene with “Felicity” back in the last century. But as different as her f...

Updated : 2013.02.22 20:24

Does Oscar crown await Affleck’s ‘Argo?’

LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Nominations morning last month revealed major surprises for the Academy Awards, promising one of the most wide-open campaigns ever for Hollywood’s highest honors. Six weeks later,...

Updated : 2013.02.22 20:10

Rape case against Park takes new turn

Rape allegations against hallyu actor Park Si-hoo took a new turn Friday as police sent the alleged rape victim’s blood sample for a drug test. The move is interpreted as a sign that police are sea...

Updated : 2013.02.22 17:49