Hong Kong Auteur Scud Retires, Sets Two Final Films for North American Release (EXCLUSIVE)

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe Paramount+ streaming service launches Thursday in South Korea as a free-of-charge addition to the CJ ENM-controlled TVing platform.Paramount+ originals such as “Halo,” in addition to “Yellowjackets,” “Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber,” “Mayor of Kingstown” and “1883” will be released for the first time in Korea, exclusively through the new branded zone. It will also provide access to library movie titles including “Mission: Impossible,” “Top Gun,” and “Transformers,” CBS series “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” and “NCIS,” Nickelodeon’s “SpongeBob SquarePants,” Comedy Central’s “South Park,” MTV’s young adult series and others from Showtime.

North West isn’t afraid of a little attitude. Kim Kardashian got real about the difficulties of trying to capture a sweet family moment during the Thursday, June 16, episode of The Kardashians.

Telling it like it is! While addressing Khloé Kardashian‘s tumultuous relationship with Tristan Thompson, Kim Kardashian offered some advice based on her own experiences with ex-husband Kanye West.

Not over yet! Season 1 of The Kardashians offered a glimpse at the famous family like never before — and the Hulu reality series is just getting started.

While gushing over Kim Kardashian’s relationship with Pete Davidson, Scott Disick and Khloé Kardashian couldn’t help but throw a little shade at the Kardashian-Jenner family’s former partners.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefWattpad Webtoon Studios, the fan-driven global entertainment and publishing arm for Webtoon and Wattpad, and GMA-7, the Philippines’ leading linear television network, Thursday announced a series of upcoming television adaptations of popular Wattpad web novels.The first of these is “Luv Is: Caught In His Arms,” an adaptation of the hit Wattpad web novel “Caught In His Arms,” viewed more than 55 million times, from author Ventre Canard (@VentreCanard).The show will launch from October and air daily Monday through Friday on GMA-7. It os set to feature some of the Philippines’ hottest rising stars.

Robert Plant once turned down the opportunity to guest star on the HBO series Game Of Thrones, according to a new interview with the former Led Zeppelin frontman.Plant revealed the story during an interview with Canadian broadcaster George Stroumboulopoulos, following up a question about the fantasy series. The singer said that, although he didn’t watch the show, he “got offered a part” in it.“I don’t want to be typecast,” he joked to Stroumboulopoulos.

J. Kim Murphy After selling out tickets for an upcoming concert in Brooklyn, John Hinckley Jr.’s gig has been nixed by the venue that was set to host him.

Getting closer to his first official appearance! Fans who stuck around after the credits during the Thursday, June 16, episode of The Kardashians got a glimpse at Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian’s playful relationship.

Not holding back. Cameras were rolling when Khloé Kardashian found out that Tristan Thompson was being sued for child support by Maralee Nichols — and the reality star gave a raw look at her reaction.

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Bradley Cooper has opened up about his cocaine addiction throughout his twenties and how a conversation with Will Arnett helped him get sober. The 47-year-old actor reflected on the start of his career and sobriety journey during a recent appearance on Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes’ podcast, Smartless. According to Cooper, he had a fairly mean sense of humour at 29-years-old, as Arnett had previously told him that he was taking his jokes too far and called him “a real a**hole”.

Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner hosted by Chanel is back with a star-studded evening. The event took place at the restarant Balthazar, in Manhattan, New York.

Hailey Bieber was a sight to behold following an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in New York on Wednesday.The model, 25, put on a show-stopping display in a cleavage-baring dress adorned with sequins which clung to her statuesque body.She flashed a huge smile as she left the building, where an army of fans awaited her with cell phones capturing her departure. Sparkle and shine!Hailey Bieber was a sight to behold following an appearance on The Tonight Show on WednesdayHailey worked a head full of glossy hair which cascaded down her shoulder in loose, shiny waves and a face full of radiant makeup which brought out her natural features.She strutted down the sidewalk in clear high heels which only further accentuated her toned legs.

Kendall Jenner had hinted all season long that she was practically obsessed with health and wellness, with fans getting to see her wellness room in The Kardashians season finale.The 26-year-old supermodel was seen earlier in the season getting NAD IV therapy in Miami, where Jenner admitted she's very focused on her health.That focus has seemingly come at a big cost, with Jenner's wellness room featuring over $100K with of advanced health technology. Kendall's health:Kendall Jenner had hinted all season long that she was practically obsessed with health and wellness, with fans getting to see her wellness room in The Kardashians season finaleEarly in the episode we head inside Kendall Jenner's home, as she's seen getting out of a Vitaeris 320 hyperbaric chamber - which retails for as much as $23K.The zipper unzips from the inside as Kendall sticks her head out with a smile as she starts getting out of the chamber.

Zendaya’s Instagram. The actress addressed the rumors on her stories, providing a simple and direct response.Why Zendaya is not interested in becoming a pop star and what scares her about musicZendaya shares sweet birthday message for boyfriend Tom HollandZendaya addressed the rumors in three separate slides, writing: “See now, this is why I stay off Twitter.

Khloe Kardashian lashes out at ex Tristan Thompson after learning that he cheated on her yet again in the Season 1 finale of The Kardashians.The 37-year-old Khloe found out about her now-ex Thompson, 31, and his latest cheating scandal, when her 41-year-old sister Kim discovered DailyMail.com's exclusive report in early December 2021.While Tristan wouldn't respond to Khloe or Kim's calls and messages, Khloe made it clear that she was done for good with Thompson, who she had been dating off and on since 2016… as she lashes out over Thompson with Kim and even starts packing up his clothes. Lashing out:Khloe Kardashian lashes out at ex Tristan Thompson after learning that he cheated on her yet again in the Season 1 finale of The Kardashians Cheating:The 37-year-old Khloe found out about her now-ex Thompson, 31, and his latest cheating scandal, when her 41-year-old sister Kim discovered DailyMail.com 's exclusive report in early December 2021The 10th and final episode of the first season - appropriately entitled Enough Is Enough - begins just where the ninth episode left off, with Khloe calling Kim back after Kim had sent her the Daily Mail report about Tristan.After a groggy Khloe says she didn't see what Kim sent her, she checks her phone and says, 'What? What the f**k is this?' 'So, he's been lying to you.

Top Gun: Maverick action star Miles Teller and his wife of two years, Keleigh Sperry, enjoyed a glamorous date night at a screening of his new film Spiderhead at the Paris Theater in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday.The Pennsylvania-born 35-year-old looked dapper in a cranberry-colored silk suit over a matching button-up sans necktie and black dress shoes selected by sister styling duo Wendi & Nicole Ferreira.Groomer Marissa Machado made sure Miles' hair and complexion were camera ready for the film festivities. Still going strong! Top Gun: Maverick action star Miles Teller and his wife of two years, Keleigh Sperry, enjoyed a glamorous date night at a screening of his new film Spiderhead at the Paris Theater in Midtown Manhattan on WednesdayThe 29-year-old Orange County native looked lovely in a black caped gown and bejeweled stilettos selected by stylist Jennifer Mazur.Keleigh rocked a red lip and brown smoky eye with her brunette locks sideswept and curled.

Austin Butler oozed rocker confidence as he arrived to a screening of director Baz Luhrmann's highly-anticipated film Elvis in New York Cityon Wednesday evening.Th 30-year-old actor, who stars asthe bonafide 'King Of Rock and Roll' in the forthcoming musical-drama, was joined by his 20-year-old model girlfriend Kaia Gerber.Luhrmann's film documents Presley's meteoric rise to superstardom in the 1950s and exploresthe music legend's complex relationship withhis manager, Colonel Tom Parker (played by Tom Hanks). Leading man:Austin Butler oozed rocker confidence as he arrived to a screening of director Baz Luhrmann's highly-anticipated film Elvis in New York City on Wednesday evening.Th 30-year-old actor, who stars as the bonafide 'King Of Rock and Roll' in the forthcoming musical-drama, was joined by his 20-year-old model girlfriend Kaia GerberElvis hits theaters on Friday, June 24.Butler and Gerber - who have been dating since December 2021 - were captured arriving to the screening holding hands.The daughter of Cindy Crawford turned heads in a pleated back mini skirt and an oversized leather jacket.

Hollywood's Joe Jonas, 32, and Sophie Turner, 26, are preparing for the birth of their second child and both are as excited as each other.The Who's in Your Head vocalist and the Game of Thrones actress confirmed in March that they were expecting baby number two. Singer Joe told People: "I'm just excited.

Court officials believe that a man accused of submitting more than £3.3million in fraudulent health-care claims was trying to flee to a different country on a jet ski.Erneston Cruz Graveran is suspected of attempting to make it to Cuba from Florida, reports The Mirror.But police arrested the 54-year-old in Florida Keys after he was caught with another man, who is known to be a human smuggler, according to Southern District of Florida officials.Court documents stated that the jet ski was loaded with a "trove" of food and water, which it is believed were intended as provisions for the 90-mile trip, with officials stating: "The jet ski was outfitted with a special fuel cell to allow for long trips and, within the compartments of the jet ski, law enforcement discovered a trove of food and water bottles."An agent with the Department of Homeland Security added: "I believe it is probable that Ernesto Cruz Graveran was, in fact, fleeing to Cuba aboard the jet ski to evade prosecution."Federal prosecutors say Cruz Graveran owned a company called Xiko Enterprises and received £1.7million from his health-care claims between February and April of this year before his scam was uncovered by the police.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.In one instance, Cruz Graveran sought £833,000 in claims for equipment purportedly provided to 145 patients from a single doctor.