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Park Chan-wook's 'No Other Choice' Steals the Spotlight at Venice Film Festival
entertainment5 months ago

Park Chan-wook's 'No Other Choice' Steals the Spotlight at Venice Film Festival

The Venice Film Festival was abuzz with excitement as fans eagerly awaited the premiere of Park Chan-wook's 'No Other Choice,' but the event was overshadowed by a mistaken identity involving renowned South Korean director Bong Joon-ho, highlighting the festival's lively atmosphere and the prominence of Korean cinema.

film1 year ago

'Mickey 17' Release Rescheduled to April Amid Biopic Shuffle

Warner Bros. has rescheduled the release of Bong Joon Ho's sci-fi film "Mickey 17," starring Robert Pattinson, to April 18, 2025, from its previous date of January 31, 2025. This change follows the shift of the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" to October, freeing up the IMAX slot for "Mickey 17." The film, based on Edward Ashton's novel "Mickey7," features Pattinson as an expendable employee on a colonization mission. The move is seen as a vote of confidence in the film after positive trailer feedback.

entertainment1 year ago

Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' Starring Robert Pattinson Set for Easter 2025 Release

Bong Joon Ho's upcoming sci-fi film 'Mickey 17,' starring Robert Pattinson, is set to release on Easter weekend 2025, moving from its original January date. Warner Bros. secured the April 18 slot after Lionsgate shifted their Michael Jackson biopic to October. The film, based on the novel 'Mickey 7,' will be available in IMAX and is described as a human story within a sci-fi framework. Bong Joon Ho's previous film, 'Parasite,' was a major success, winning multiple Oscars.

"Mickey 17": Bong Joon-ho's Wacky Robert Pattinson Starrer Unveiled at CinemaCon
entertainment1 year ago

"Mickey 17": Bong Joon-ho's Wacky Robert Pattinson Starrer Unveiled at CinemaCon

Bong Joon-ho's upcoming sci-fi film "Mickey 17," starring Robert Pattinson, follows a man who discovers his job is to die and be cloned repeatedly until a clone becomes self-aware. The trailer, revealed at CinemaCon 2024, showcases a wild and humorous storyline with action scenes and existential themes. The film is set for release on January 31, 2025.

"Robert Pattinson Stars in Bong Joon Ho's Wacky 'Mickey 17' Trailer Debut"
entertainment1 year ago

"Robert Pattinson Stars in Bong Joon Ho's Wacky 'Mickey 17' Trailer Debut"

At CinemaCon, director Bong Joon Ho unveiled the trailer for his upcoming sci-fi thriller "Mickey 17," featuring Robert Pattinson in over a dozen versions of the same character. The film, based on Edward Ashton's novel "Mickey 7," follows a man who repeatedly dies and is replaced by clones. Pattinson's character faces off against himself in the trailer, showcasing the film's unique premise. Bong praised Pattinson's ability to portray the various iterations of the character, and Warner Bros. teased the film along with other upcoming releases at the event.

"Mickey 17": Bong Joon-Ho's Sci-Fi Film Features Robert Pattinson's Repeated Deaths
entertainment1 year ago

"Mickey 17": Bong Joon-Ho's Sci-Fi Film Features Robert Pattinson's Repeated Deaths

Director Bong Joon-Ho unveiled a first look at his sci-fi film "Mickey 17" starring Robert Pattinson at Warner Bros.' CinemaCon presentation, revealing a tongue-in-cheek, screwball dystopia where Pattinson's character, Mickey, is an Expendable on a human expedition to colonize an ice world. The trailer showcased Pattinson in a dual role, with his character being killed and regenerated multiple times, leading to mayhem in the society. Bong Joon-Ho explained that they changed the title from "Mickey 7" to "Mickey 17" because "I killed him 10 times more." The star-studded cast also includes Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo, and the film is set to open in theaters on January 31, 2025.

"Director Bong Joon Ho Unveils Wacky 'Mickey 17' Trailer Starring Robert Pattinson"
entertainment1 year ago

"Director Bong Joon Ho Unveils Wacky 'Mickey 17' Trailer Starring Robert Pattinson"

Director Bong Joon Ho unveiled the irreverent first trailer for his upcoming film "Mickey 17," starring Robert Pattinson, at CinemaCon. The movie, based on the novel "Mickey 7" by Edward Ashton, explores human printing, identity, and space colonization, featuring a protagonist who repeatedly dies and is brought back to life. The trailer, set to Frank Sinatra, showcased violent scenes with a touch of levity. Post-production delays have pushed the release date to Jan. 31, 2025, and the film also stars Mark Ruffalo, Steven Yeun, Naomie Ackie, and Toni Collette. Pattinson, who plays two genetically identical characters, praised the script as one of the funniest and most bizarre sci-fi scripts he's ever read.

"Robert Pattinson Stars in Bong Joon Ho's Wild 'Mickey 17' Trailer Debut at CinemaCon"
entertainment1 year ago

"Robert Pattinson Stars in Bong Joon Ho's Wild 'Mickey 17' Trailer Debut at CinemaCon"

At CinemaCon, a first look at Bong Joon Ho's upcoming film "Mickey 17" was previewed, featuring Robert Pattinson as a character who dies multiple times in a sci-fi setting. The film, based on the novel "Mickey 7," received positive reactions and applause. Pattinson's character faces various experiments and encounters a twin of himself. Bong Joon Ho praised Pattinson's performance, and the film also stars Steven Yuen and Naomi Ackie.

"Mickey 17" by Bong Joon-ho Set for 2025 Release
entertainment2 years ago

"Mickey 17" by Bong Joon-ho Set for 2025 Release

Bong Joon-ho's highly anticipated science fiction film "Mickey 17" has been delayed to January 31, 2025, from its original March 2024 release date, with no clear reason given for the change. The film, based on the novel "Mickey7," follows a disposable employee who is regenerated every time he dies on the job. Despite the delay, the movie will receive an IMAX release, indicating some level of studio support.

Bong Joon-Ho's 'Mickey 17' Set for 2025 Release with Robert Pattinson
entertainment2 years ago

Bong Joon-Ho's 'Mickey 17' Set for 2025 Release with Robert Pattinson

Warner Bros. has announced the official release date for Bong Joon-Ho's sci-fi film Mickey 17, starring Robert Pattinson, set to hit cinemas on January 31, 2025. The movie, based on the novel Mickey7, follows the story of a crew member on a space colonization mission known as an 'Expendable'. After being removed from the schedule due to a release date change for Godzilla vs. Kong: The New Empire, the film will now feature a star-studded cast including Naomi Ackie, Toni Colette, Mark Ruffalo, and Steven Yeun.

"Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' Rescheduled for January 2025 Release"
entertainment2 years ago

"Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' Rescheduled for January 2025 Release"

Bong Joon Ho's film "Mickey 17" has been rescheduled for release on January 31, 2025, after being delayed from its original date due to production shifts caused by strikes. The movie, based on the novel "Mickey 7" by Edward Ashton, stars Robert Pattinson and features a space colonization storyline. Bong Joon Ho is expected to bring his unique vision to the adaptation, with a star-studded cast including Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo.

"Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' with Robert Pattinson Set for 2025 Release"
entertainment2 years ago

"Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' with Robert Pattinson Set for 2025 Release"

Warner Bros. has rescheduled the release of "Mickey 17," a sci-fi movie directed by Bong Joon Ho and starring Robert Pattinson, to January 31, 2025, to allow more time for production and to open in IMAX. The film, Bong's first since "Parasite," is based on Edward Ashton's novel and features a star-studded cast including Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo. The plot revolves around an "expendable" employee on a human expedition to colonize an ice planet who refuses to be replaced by his clone.