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More things to look forward to in “Blue Beetle,” according to filmmakers
While we’re all excited to hear our very own Inka Magnaye voice the Scarab in the Philippine release of “Blue Beetle,” there are many other things to look forward to about the all-new Super Hero movie from Warner Bros. Pictures and DC. Read on to find out what “Blue Beetle” filmmakers think will get moviegoers even more excited!
Jaime Reyes (Xolo Maridueña, middle) with the rest of his family in “Blue Beetle”
Focus on family
Says director Ángel Manuel Soto of the close-knit Mexican-American Reyes family at the center of the film, “In this origin story, the...
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Netflix unveils exciting Japanese slate of unscripted content
Is She the Wolf? (Netflix Reality Series)
Release Date: September 3
Studio Members: Natsuko Yokosawa, Karen Takizawa, RIKU (THE RAMPAGE), Nako Yabuki Guest host: Ep1-3 Hiromasa Yashiki (of New York), Ep4-6 Kan Yamazoe (of the comedy duo Aiseki Start), Ep7-12 Yuki Hirako (of the comedy duo Alco&Pieace)
Cast: Taiju Shiratori, Masaki Nakao, Who-ya(from Who-ya Extended), Robin Furuya, Tomoki Yonemura, Sakurako Okubo, Gabby, JU!iE, Honoka Nishimura, Mikako(from FAKY)
Main theme song: BTS 「Lights」(Wholesale company: Def Jam Recordings)
Inserted song: BTS 「FAKE LOVE -Japanese ver.-」(Wholesale company: Def Jam Recordings)
Production: ABEMA
Production Company: TV Man Union
Executive Producer: Mitsuko Kobayashi (Netflix) ...
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From karate champion to Super Hero: “Cobra Kai” standout Xolo Maridueña plays his dream role in “Blue Beetle”
“It’s a dream, surreal is really the only word I can use for it,” says Xolo Maridueña, who plays Jaime Reyes / Blue Beetle in the all-new Super Hero movie from Warner Bros. Pictures, “Blue Beetle.”
“For as long as I can remember, Jaime Reyes is the biggest Latin Super Hero in the DC Universe,” says the actor. “Growing up, my mom was a huge fan of comics and I think she passed down that liking to me, and it was always a dream to play this role and to get into this character.”
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"Along With The Gods" Director Kim Yong Hwa Presents A Thrilling Space Survival Drama In "The Moon"
Director Kim Yong-hwa, known for hits like 200 Pounds Beauty and Take Off, as well as the groundbreaking Along with the Gods series that broke records in Korea, now turns his gaze to space, vividly showcasing the familiar yet vast world of The Moon.
Kim believes that Korean film technology has sufficiently advanced to create a distinctiveness from other space-themed films. “I wanted to create a film that not only demonstrates technical excellence but also fulfills emotional depth, believing that Korean cinema has grown enough to set itself apart from many other space-themed films,” he says.
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From Track to Screen: Director Neill Blomkamp talks about making Gran Turismo Based on a True Story
“Gran Turismo has all the qualities of a great underdog sports story,” says producer Doug Belgrad of the film based on the true story of Jann Mardenborough, one of the unlikeliest racecar drivers of all time.
Director Neill Blomkamp, whose credits include District 9 and Elysium, says that Jann makes a compelling character because his real-life story is an unbelievable series of dreams coming true. Like a lot of young adults, Jann seems more interested in playing videogames than with making something of his life, until he’s given a chance to play for real. “Jann is playing ‘Gran...