Exclusive: Seoul- and Los Angeles-based Bound Entertainment (AppleTV+’s Dr. Brain), is teaming with YA author Marie Lu to develop a series adaptation of her dystopian fantasy novel, Legend.
The best-seller is the first of a trilogy and was originally published in 2011, going on to sell over 3M copies worldwide. It’s set in a futuristic world where what was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Eighteen-year-old Day lives on the streets as the country’s most wanted criminal, while eighteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed by the Republic’s highest military circles. The two teenagers cross paths when Day becomes the suspect in a high-profile murder case.
Lu will be developing the series and writing the pilot in collaboration with Lindsay Sturman who will also serve as executive producer. Bound Entertainment...
The best-seller is the first of a trilogy and was originally published in 2011, going on to sell over 3M copies worldwide. It’s set in a futuristic world where what was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Eighteen-year-old Day lives on the streets as the country’s most wanted criminal, while eighteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed by the Republic’s highest military circles. The two teenagers cross paths when Day becomes the suspect in a high-profile murder case.
Lu will be developing the series and writing the pilot in collaboration with Lindsay Sturman who will also serve as executive producer. Bound Entertainment...
- 11/18/2021
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
“Dr. Brain,” a new six-episode Korean-language Apple Original series directed and executive produced by visionary filmmaker Kim Jee-woon, is set to premiere globally on Thursday, November 4 on Apple TV+. Based on the popular Korean webtoon of the same name by Hongjacga, “Dr. Brain” marks the first Korean-Language series to debut on Apple TV+. The sci-fi drama series will premiere with the first episode, followed by one new episode weekly through December 10, 2021. Here’s the official trailer:
The series follows a brilliant brain scientist Sewon (Lee Sun-kyun) who suffers a horrific personal tragedy when his family falls victim to a mysterious accident. Desperate to uncover what happened, he goes to extraordinary lengths to solve the tragic mystery by conducting “brain syncs” with the dead to access their memories for clues.
“Dr. Brain” stars Lee Sun-kyun, best known to global audiences for his supporting role in the Academy Award-winning film “Parasite.” The series also stars Lee You-young,...
The series follows a brilliant brain scientist Sewon (Lee Sun-kyun) who suffers a horrific personal tragedy when his family falls victim to a mysterious accident. Desperate to uncover what happened, he goes to extraordinary lengths to solve the tragic mystery by conducting “brain syncs” with the dead to access their memories for clues.
“Dr. Brain” stars Lee Sun-kyun, best known to global audiences for his supporting role in the Academy Award-winning film “Parasite.” The series also stars Lee You-young,...
- 10/25/2021
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Netflix debuted a first look at “Inventing Anna,” Shonda Rhimes’ new limited series set to premiere in 2022.
Inspired by Jessica Pressler’s New York Magazine article “How Anna Delvey Tricked New York’s Party People,” the series follows Vivian Kent (Anna Chlumsky), a journalist investigating the case of Anna Delvey (Julia Garner), the German heiress and Instagram celebrity who broke into New York’s social scene to make friends and then steal their money. As Vivian questions whether Anna is anything more than a con woman, the two begin to develop a love-hate bond. Arian Moayed, Katie Lowes, Alexis Floyd, Anders Holm , Anna Deavere Smith, Jeff Perry, Terry Kinney and Laverne Cox also star.
The first look photos show Anna at both high and low points — enjoying herself while dressed in designer fashion and being visited by Vivian in jail.
Rhimes serves as creator and showrunner. Writers include Matt Byrne,...
Inspired by Jessica Pressler’s New York Magazine article “How Anna Delvey Tricked New York’s Party People,” the series follows Vivian Kent (Anna Chlumsky), a journalist investigating the case of Anna Delvey (Julia Garner), the German heiress and Instagram celebrity who broke into New York’s social scene to make friends and then steal their money. As Vivian questions whether Anna is anything more than a con woman, the two begin to develop a love-hate bond. Arian Moayed, Katie Lowes, Alexis Floyd, Anders Holm , Anna Deavere Smith, Jeff Perry, Terry Kinney and Laverne Cox also star.
The first look photos show Anna at both high and low points — enjoying herself while dressed in designer fashion and being visited by Vivian in jail.
Rhimes serves as creator and showrunner. Writers include Matt Byrne,...
- 10/25/2021
- by Selome Hailu and Katie Song
- Variety Film + TV
Apple TV+’s Korean thriller Dr. Brain is set to premiere on Nov. 4 and Deadline has your first look at the series’ trailer above. Forthcoming episodes will be released weekly through Dec. 10.
Dr. Brain, based on the popular Korean webtoon of the same name by Hongjacga, follows the brilliant brain scientist Sewon (Lee Sun-kyun) who suffers a horrific personal tragedy when his family falls victim to a mysterious accident. Desperate to uncover what happened, he goes to extraordinary lengths to solve the tragic mystery by conducting “brain syncs” with the dead to access their memories for clues.
Lee Sun-kyun is best known for his portrayal of patriarch Park Dong-ik in the 2019 hit film Parasite from Bong Joon-ho. Series costars include The series also stars Lee You-young, Park Hee-soon, Seo Ji-hye, and Lee Jae-won.
The six-episode series—the first Korean language series from Apple TV+— is executive produced, written, and directed by Kim Jee-woon.
Dr. Brain, based on the popular Korean webtoon of the same name by Hongjacga, follows the brilliant brain scientist Sewon (Lee Sun-kyun) who suffers a horrific personal tragedy when his family falls victim to a mysterious accident. Desperate to uncover what happened, he goes to extraordinary lengths to solve the tragic mystery by conducting “brain syncs” with the dead to access their memories for clues.
Lee Sun-kyun is best known for his portrayal of patriarch Park Dong-ik in the 2019 hit film Parasite from Bong Joon-ho. Series costars include The series also stars Lee You-young, Park Hee-soon, Seo Ji-hye, and Lee Jae-won.
The six-episode series—the first Korean language series from Apple TV+— is executive produced, written, and directed by Kim Jee-woon.
- 10/25/2021
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Apple has ordered a live-action series adaptation of the Korean webtoon “Dr. Brain.” The series will be the first completely Korean-language project at the streamer.
Kim Jee-Woon will write and direct, with “Parasite” star Lee Sun-Kyun set to star. The series is currently in production in South Korea and is slated to debut later this year.
“Dr. Brain” is an follows a brain scientist who is obsessive about figuring out new technologies to access the consciousness and memories of the brain. His life goes sideways when his family falls victim to a mysterious accident, and he uses his skills to access memories from his wife’s brain to piece together the mystery of what actually happened to his family and why.
Kim serves as an executive producer in addition to writing and directing. Samuel Yeunju Ha, who executive produced Kim’s film “Illang: The Wolf Brigade,” will also executive produce the series.
Kim Jee-Woon will write and direct, with “Parasite” star Lee Sun-Kyun set to star. The series is currently in production in South Korea and is slated to debut later this year.
“Dr. Brain” is an follows a brain scientist who is obsessive about figuring out new technologies to access the consciousness and memories of the brain. His life goes sideways when his family falls victim to a mysterious accident, and he uses his skills to access memories from his wife’s brain to piece together the mystery of what actually happened to his family and why.
Kim serves as an executive producer in addition to writing and directing. Samuel Yeunju Ha, who executive produced Kim’s film “Illang: The Wolf Brigade,” will also executive produce the series.
- 3/3/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Apple TV+ has picked up a Korean-language adaptation of the popular webtoon “Dr. Brain,” the streamer announced Wednesday.
Korean filmmaker Kim Jee Woon, known for “I Saw the Devil” and the Arnold Schwarzenegger-led “The Last Stand,” will serve as writer and director on the series, with “Parasite” star Lee Sun Kyun to lead the cast.
The project is described as “an emotional journey that follows a brain scientist who is obsessive about figuring out new technologies to access the consciousness and memories of the brain. His life goes sideways when his family falls victim to a mysterious accident, and he uses his skills to access memories from his wife’s brain to piece together the mystery of what actually happened to his family and why.”
“Dr. Brain” is currently in production in South Korea and is expected to debut on the streaming service later this year as Apple’s first full Korean-language project.
Korean filmmaker Kim Jee Woon, known for “I Saw the Devil” and the Arnold Schwarzenegger-led “The Last Stand,” will serve as writer and director on the series, with “Parasite” star Lee Sun Kyun to lead the cast.
The project is described as “an emotional journey that follows a brain scientist who is obsessive about figuring out new technologies to access the consciousness and memories of the brain. His life goes sideways when his family falls victim to a mysterious accident, and he uses his skills to access memories from his wife’s brain to piece together the mystery of what actually happened to his family and why.”
“Dr. Brain” is currently in production in South Korea and is expected to debut on the streaming service later this year as Apple’s first full Korean-language project.
- 3/3/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Apple TV+ is moving into Korean-language originals with a series based on a popular webtoon Dr. Brain that will star Parasite’s Lee Sun-Kyun.
The streamer has ordered the sci-fi thriller, which will be written and directed by Kim Jee-Woon, who has directed features including A Tale of Two Sisters and I Saw The Devil.
Yg Entertainment, the drama arm of the South Korean entertainment company that looks after K-pop stars Blackpink, unveiled the series in May 2019 and local outlets reported that Apple had picked it up last October.
The series, which is currently in production and is set to launch later this year, comes from Yg-owned Studioplex, Bound Entertainment, launched by Snowpiercer producer Samuel Ha, Kakao Entertainment and Dark Circle Pictures.
Dr. Brain follows a brain scientist who is obsessive about figuring out new technologies to access the consciousness and memories of the brain. His life goes sideways when...
The streamer has ordered the sci-fi thriller, which will be written and directed by Kim Jee-Woon, who has directed features including A Tale of Two Sisters and I Saw The Devil.
Yg Entertainment, the drama arm of the South Korean entertainment company that looks after K-pop stars Blackpink, unveiled the series in May 2019 and local outlets reported that Apple had picked it up last October.
The series, which is currently in production and is set to launch later this year, comes from Yg-owned Studioplex, Bound Entertainment, launched by Snowpiercer producer Samuel Ha, Kakao Entertainment and Dark Circle Pictures.
Dr. Brain follows a brain scientist who is obsessive about figuring out new technologies to access the consciousness and memories of the brain. His life goes sideways when...
- 3/3/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Film financier and fund manager Samuel Ha has opened the doors to Bound Entertainment, a new studio focused on global stories and Asia co-productions in film and TV, while also publishing web comics for the U.S. and Korea.
Heading up film and TV in the Los Angeles office is 10-year-international feature development vet Jamie Lai, whose credits include co-producing the South Korea-China co-production Bounty Hunters ($32M China box office) starring Lee Min-ho and Tiffany Tang. Lai was also the former lead media producer for Wanda’s movie parks. At Bound, she will focus on bringing content and talent from Korea and Asia, and ramping up a genre-driven IP library.
Ha is the former executive fund manager at Union Investment Partners, Korea’s largest private investor in film and entertainment. He was the executive producer on Bong Joon Ho’s Okja and the associate producer on his Snowpiercer. Other...
Heading up film and TV in the Los Angeles office is 10-year-international feature development vet Jamie Lai, whose credits include co-producing the South Korea-China co-production Bounty Hunters ($32M China box office) starring Lee Min-ho and Tiffany Tang. Lai was also the former lead media producer for Wanda’s movie parks. At Bound, she will focus on bringing content and talent from Korea and Asia, and ramping up a genre-driven IP library.
Ha is the former executive fund manager at Union Investment Partners, Korea’s largest private investor in film and entertainment. He was the executive producer on Bong Joon Ho’s Okja and the associate producer on his Snowpiercer. Other...
- 2/14/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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