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Dragon FIlm 'D-War' Still Rules Box Office

lookout — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 23:21:05 -0700

Shim Hyung-rae's monster film "D-War'' is still the top box office draw as it enters the third week of its release. According to the Korean Box Office Information System (www.kobis.or.kr), which is overseen by the Korean Film Council, "D-War," for the weekend of Aug. 10-12, sold 1,143,676 tickets, outselling the second place film "May 18" by nearly twice the number of tickets.

'D-War' Breathes Fire on Opening Day

lookout — Sun, 5 Aug 2007 15:03:29 -0700

The legendary Korean serpent Imoogi is about to become a full dragon. Shim Hyung-rae's new sci-fi flick "D-War" attracted 417,298 moviegoers on its opening day Wednesday, the film's distributor Showbox said. It's the highest first-day figure for Korean films this year, and close to the 449,500 recorded by "The Host," the biggest Korean hit so far. But perhaps more noteworthy than the numbers is director Shim's comeback. He's back in the spotlight despite being called an imposter following the flop of his 1999 movie "Yonggary."

Korean Films Strike Back

lookout — Sun, 5 Aug 2007 14:07:44 -0700

The staggering Korean film industry, with production levels plummeting and international sales down, glows with a ray of hope as two domestic blockbusters are shining through.

Comedian-turned-director Shim Hyung-rae's computer graphic venture ``D-War'' is drawing in a storm of audiences. Just four days since the dragon war movie was released Aug. 1, more than 2.2 million people have seen it across 690 screens, according to the film's distributor Showbox.

'D-War' Breathes Fire on Opening Day

lookout — Thu, 2 Aug 2007 13:04:27 -0700

`D-War’ Crashes, Burns and Soars

lookout — Thu, 2 Aug 2007 01:47:16 -0700

Either with concerned curiosity or bemused indifference, many watchful eyes observed the release of ``D-War,'' the latest work by Shim Hyung-rae.

``D-War'' is hailed as a great Korean cinematic triumph -- for its groundbreaking computer graphics created by domestic talent, and for the largest ever release abroad. But the dragon war movie had also been subject to ridicule as being the reckless ambition of one funny man.

Monster Movie Maker Wangles Huge U.S. Release

lookout — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 14:59:31 -0700

Source: http://www.chosun.com/

Shim Hyung-rae is about to return with a new science fiction blockbuster "D-War" as in "war of the dragons." Opening in Korea on Aug. 2, the movie will be released in the U.S. on Sept. 14. The whole movie will be revealed in a preview on July 23, with a five-minute segment that is expected to rock viewers with its special effects, including an enormous dragon and a massive, roaring anaconda that smashes up urban Los Angeles.

GOSSIP. 'D-War' to Open in 1,500 Theaters in U.S.

lookout — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:25:12 -0700

Source: http://www.arirang.co.kr

The greatly anticipated science-fiction film 'D-War' will be shown on some 1,500 screens in the U.S. this August. D-War is the first Korean film to receive such an extensive release in the U.S.

Korean Film ‘D-War’ to Debut in US

lookout — Mon, 4 Jun 2007 02:22:40 -0700

Source: http://www.hankooki.com/

The Korean science fiction film ``D-War’’ by Shim Hyung-rae is to debut on 1,500 screens in the United States in late August according to Showbox Mediaplex, the movie’s local distributor. ``D-War’’ opens in Korea on Aug.2. American distributor Freestyle is responsible for the U.S. premiere and advertising expenses. According to Showbox, Freestyle was in charge of distributing the popular film ``The Illusionist’’ in the U.S. on 1,432 screens for six weeks. The film was among the top 10 box office hits.