Bong Joon Ho

Prepare for the return of 'Beef,' where the narrative evolves from furious road duels to a riveting class conflict at a luxurious LA country club. At its heart, two discontented couples—the club's overseer and his partner—find themselves caught in a power grab involving a South Korean billionaire, a savvy plastic surgeon, and a cadre of aspiring young employees.

Bong Joon Ho, the visionary behind cinematic gems like 'Parasite', unveiled that 'Mickey 17', a promising sci-fi project, had reached completion as early as November 2023. However, the unexpected postponement appears to be tethered to creative differences between the director and Warner Bros. While the studio aims for a version of the film deemed "more accessible" to audiences, Bong Joon Ho staunchly holds onto his artistic integrity, advocating for his original vision to remain intact

With a total of four Academy Awards in its belt, South Korean director Bong Joon-Ho’s Parasite has brought the attention of the world to Korean cinema.

Warner Bros. President of International Distribution, Andrew Cripps, expressed confidence in Bong Joon Ho's creative prowess, stating that "Mickey 17" will captivate audiences with its original story, dynamic characters, unpredictable plot twists, humor, and high production quality. Prioritizing the film's release in South Korea highlights the director's strong ties to his homeland and ensures that local audiences can experience it firsthand.

Los Angeles will host a tribute to Bong Joon Ho's filmography at the Academy Awards and Academy Museum of Motion Pictures starting March 23. The exhibition will feature items from his renowned films as part of a three-year partnership to promote Asian cinema in Hollywood.

At a Seoul media conference, Bong Joon-ho discussed the film industry's evolution with streaming platforms. He emphasized that compelling storytelling remains crucial, urging filmmakers to create content that captivates viewers. Bong highlighted AI's role in his upcoming film, 'Mickey 17,' showcasing its potential and challenges.

The much-awaited trailer for 'Mickey 17', directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Bong Joon-ho, has been released, giving fans a hint at the thrilling sci-fi adventure.

Oscar-winning drama 'Parasite' has set a new record as the highest-grossing foreign-language film in British box office history.

The series 'Snowpiercer', which premiered in May 2020 as a follow-up to the 2013 'Bong Joon-ho' film of the same name, will end after the fourth season.

While many celebrities from the Indian film fraternity are raving about the ‘Parasite’, our very own Bengali celebs also hailed the remarkable win and congratulated Bong Joon Ho and his team.

Bong Joon Ho’s sci-fi film 'Mickey 17,' featuring Robert Pattinson, will be released digitally on April 8, 2025, and on physical media on May 13, 2025. The movie, based on Edward Ashton’s novel and showcasing strong performances, has grossed $118 million globally. Bonus features include behind-the-scenes content and world-building insights.

Oscar-winning Parasite director Bong Joon Ho's 'Mickey 17' is all set to make its global streaming debut on Max on May 23.

Fans on social media seemed over the moon, rejoicing with director Bong Joon Ho his hilariously candid reactions on-stage and off. Many even lauded Joaquin Phoenix and appreciated his powerful and important speech.

Robert Pattinson revealed insights into his unconventional preparation methods for his role in 'Mickey 17' at the world premiere in London. He spoke about his experimentation with various mannerisms and accents, and praised director Bong Joon Ho, calling him an inspiration. The film, set for release on March 7, features a star-studded cast.

'Parasite' filmmaker Bong Joon Ho, who is currently basking in his history-making Oscar win, revealed about the American director Martin Scorsese' eagerness to see his next film.

Hee-bong's family revealed that the actor died Monday after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Oscar-winning filmmaker Bong Joon-Ho is interested in making a musical in future.

Director Bong Joon-ho is up for one history-making night at the 92nd Academy Awards. His film 'Parasite' is looking forward to becoming the first Foreign Language film to take the 'Best Picture' accolade.

Director Bong Joon Ho clarified that Mark Ruffalo’s character in Mickey 17 is a blend of various political figures throughout history, not specifically based on Donald Trump. He highlighted the unsettling dynamics of power-hungry couples, comparing them to infamous political duos. Mark Ruffalo found his performance uncannily relevant given recent political events.

Bong Joon Ho's critically acclaimed film 'Parasite,' a dark comedy exploring class disparities, has been declared the Best Movie of the 21st Century by The New York Times. The selection was part of a comprehensive list analyzing films released since 2000, incorporating survey data from over 500 industry professionals and film enthusiasts.

Acclaimed director SS Rajamouli, gearing up for 'Varanasi' release, has humbly responded to comparisons with Hollywood titan James Cameron. While flattered, Rajamouli views Cameron as a master and himself as a student. He also shared his belief in the universal appeal of culturally rooted stories, aligning with Bong Joon Ho's perspective.

Robert Pattinson, at the Mickey 17 premiere, shared how his transformative roles often confuse his loved ones. Describing Mickey 17 as an enjoyable shoot, Pattinson plays Mickey Barnes, a character who repeatedly dies for his job. Directed by Bong Joon Ho, the sci-fi film explores extraordinary demands in a futuristic setting and is set to release on March 7.

Bong Joon Ho's latest sci-fi epic, Mickey 17, stars Robert Pattinson and explores themes of survival, identity, and love in a futuristic world where Earth becomes inhospitable. Based on Edward Ashton's novel Mickey7, the film delves into a young, working-class hero's unexpected journey. Mickey 17 is set for a worldwide release on March 7, 2025.

For the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, running from May 12 to 23, South Korean auteur Park Chan-wook will serve as jury president, becoming the first Korean filmmaker to do so.

Anticipation for Mickey 17 has surged after its trailer dropped on September 17. Directed by Bong Joon Ho and starring Robert Pattinson, the sci-fi film explores themes of death and resurrection. The release date has been moved up to January 31, 2024, featuring a strong cast, including Steven Yeun and Naomi Ackie.

Bong Joon-Ho's 2003 Korean crime drama 'Memories of Murder' might be having an actual closure in store, but the filmmaker is having complicated feelings and needs time to process it.

South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-Ho has an interesting story about how he once fooled Harvey Weinstein into keeping his version of 'Snowpiercer' intact.

At BIFF's Carte Blanche special talk for 'Eureka (Remastered) x Bong Joon Ho' in Haeundae, the director said his next feature is an animated film and reflected on being overwhelmed by 'Eureka' 25 years ago.

Oscar-winning filmmaker Bong Joon Ho returns to the big screen with Mickey 17, a sci-fi film starring Robert Pattinson. The film will premiere at the Berlin Film Festival in March. Bong shares his creative goals and discusses the casting of Pattinson. The film features a star-studded cast including Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo.

Anurag Kashyap draws parallels between SS Rajamouli's global rise and Bong Joon-ho's success, highlighting Rajamouli's expanding international audience since 'Eega.' He praises Malayalam cinema's evolution, comparing it to the Korean cinema of the late '90s, while expressing concerns about Tamil cinema's reliance on blockbuster formulas. Kashyap acknowledges Telugu cinema's unique mythological direction and admits limited recent exposure to Kannada films.