Top 7 Best Korean Movies In 2019

The Korean movie industry has been consistently growing over the past few years and it continues to enjoy tremendous popularity. That’s mainly thanks to incredible plots and crazy action sequences, which are quite unique in universal cinema.

Korean flicks have already made a huge impact on audiences in East Asia, who are proud of their culture and always eager to see more of their life depicted on the big screen. The industry incorporates all sorts of genres, from comedy to tragedy and romance. However, action thrillers are usually what earn the big bucks. Even so, this wide variety has given fans the freedom to watch their favorite genre with ease, whether in theatres or on streaming services.

As it usually goes, not all Korean movies make for a memorable viewing experience, but select few have managed to win the hearts of movie buffs from all corners of the world. If you’d like to jump on the bandwagon, we’ve gathered the top 7 Korean movies you can watch in 2019 below.

Whether you’re completely new to Korean cinema or are looking to spice up your watch list, you can’t go wrong with any of these picks.

7. Train to Busan

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A memorable zombie apocalypse thriller, Train to Busan somehow manages to make all the tropes of the genre feel fresh, leaving fans mesmerized and wanting more. Released in 2016, the movie takes place as passengers struggle to survive on the train ride of a lifetime after the zombie virus suddenly starts spreading around. Needless to say, things don’t go as smoothly as one may hope.

The cast features Gong Yoo, Kim Su-an, and Jung Yu-mi, among others. Directed by Yeon Sang-ho, Train to Busan is a terrific combo of riveting action and thoughtful social commentary, making it one of the most thought-provoking action flicks around. Probably why the movie enjoyed a very successful box office run, both in South Korea and internationally.

6. The Long Way Home

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The Long Way Home is one of the movies that have garnered fans not only all across Asia, but in plenty of other markets as well. After its release, the movie had a good reception from fans, enjoying critical acclaim as well. It was shot between September 5, 2014 and January 4, 2015 in the Yangju, Gyeonggi province in South Korea.

The cast includes Sol Kyung Gu, Jung In Gi, Lee Kyung Young, and Jung Suk Won, among  other famous Korean actors. The plot is based on the Korean War in 1953, when South  and North Korean soldiers were engaged in battle. However, as things progress, soldiers from opposite sides start to work together in order to survive. If you love war movies, make sure to check this one out!

5. The Throne

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The Throne is directed by  Lee Joon-ik and follows the life of Crown Prince Sado. He is heir to the throne, but is deemed unfit for the kingship. As a result, his father sentences him to death and locks him in a rice chest for eight days. A tragic historical drama, the movie was selected as the South Korean entry for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 88th Academy Awards.

The cast includes Song-Ka-Ho as King Yeongjo, Yoo Ah-in as Sado, Moon Geun-Young as Sado’s wife, Kim Hae-Sook as Queen Inwon, and Jeon Hye-jin as Youngbin Lee. If you enjoy history and period flicks, you should definitely give this one a watch.

4. Assassination

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Assassination is  one the greatest Korean movies of all time thanks to its captivating plot. The movie is set in the 1930’s, when Korea was under Japanese occupation. This turned many Koreans into resistant activists, forcing them to run away from Japanese authorities and hide in China.

In 1933, a plan is put together by the activists to assassinate the Japanese army commander. The role is given to sniper Gianna Jun, because of her strong desire to see Korea as an independent country. Lee Jung-Lae is the agent from internal government, who plans and gives orders to Gianna Jun’s group. The contract killer for this assassination group is Ha Jung –Woo.

Filming started in August 2014 in Shanghai and was finished in January in Korea. Assassination is currently the eighth-highest-grossing movie in Korean film history, which should be reason enough for it to catch your eye.

3. Veteran

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Veteran is directed by Ryoo Seung-Wan, one of most talented Korean filmmakers to emerge in recent years. The movie is about a detective (Hwang Jung-Min) who pursues a man born into an incredibly rich family, who runs a large conglomeration. Too bad he’s also involved in some not-so-legal activity behind the scenes.

Filming for Veteran kicked off on March 16, 2014 and was completed on June 30, 2014 in Cheongju, in South Korea. The cast includes Hwang Jung-min as detective Seo Do-Cheol, Yoo Ah-In as Jo Tae-Oh, Oh Dal-Su as Team Leader Oh, and Jeong Man-Sik as Manager Jeon. Packed with edge-of-your-seat action sequences, Veteran is a treat for any thriller fan.

2. The Wailing

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A commercial and critical success, The Wailing (Gokseong) is directed by Na Hong-jin, also known for The Chaser (2008) and Yellow Sea (2010). These two movies enabled him to establish a name for himself in the Korean industry and introduced him to international audiences as well.

The Waiting is a supernatural mystery which takes place in a village where a detective (Kwak Do-won) and a shaman (Hwang Jung-min) team up to investigate a series of unexplained killings and illnesses. Atmospheric and unsettling, this one is not recommended for the faint of heart.

1. Gangnam Blues

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When it comes to action flicks, it doesn’t get better than this. Gangnam Blues is a noir film by Yoo Ha, similar to the 2006 hit A Dirty Carnival. It hit screens back in 2015 and, so far, the reception has been insane. The movie features two extremely popular Korean actors, Lee Min-ho and Kim Rae-won, which definitely contributed to the movie’s success.

The plot of Gangnam Blues involves a pair of childhood friends who become enemies after they are attacked by thugs. They enter a dangerous world and become entangled in the battle between political powers and criminal organizations.

The movie is set in the ‘70s, during the real estate development of Seoul’s Gangnam district. Clocking at 135 minutes, Gangnam Blues is a bona fide saga, showcasing everything great that Korean cinema has to offer.

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Top 10 Most Popular Bollywood Actors 2019

Bollywood has gained much attention worldwide, thanks to their talented actors and good roles. These men work hard to be successful in the Bollywood entertainment business, especially when they have to compete with beautiful and respected actresses. Below we have listed some of the most popular Bollywood actors in order of total gross revenue made in 2019.

10. Hrithik

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One of Hrithik’s latest and best roles is his presence in Bang Bang. Having won 6 Filmfair awards so far, Hrithik had the last wave of fame when Bang Bang was released and has become popular and successful. Hrithik has been involved in the movie industry since 1980s. He continues to thrive as one of Bollywood’s best.

9.Amitabh Bachchan 

Bachchan is a veteren in the film industry, working in features for over 50 years and still has the talent to bring in audiences. His most recent feature Badla, produced by Shah Rukh Khan, displayed a thrilling performance of a love versus hate relationship. 

Throughout his career, Bachchan has created millions through acting and has generated a lot of commercial and critical success through his mature acting style and his low baritone voice really captures the audience’s emotions. He also works as a TV presenter

8. Kartik Aaryan

This young actor displayed a truly imaginative piece of acting in his new feature Luka Chuppi (2019), where the actor bared all, soaring him into popularity on social media. The film created so much publicity that it almost entered the $1 billion revenue club. With his perfect smile and winning attitude, Kartick has enjoyed a steady life in Bollywood, winning over audiences, film after film.

7. Ranveer Singh 

2018 was huge for Ranveer Singh, creating record breaking $6.1 billion in box office revenue, between two films, Padmaavat and Simmba his personal best. This year he had one solitary release, Gully Boy, which bought in a whopping $1.7 billion, but with a new release in the pipeline. His next film, ‘83 could well be 2020’s big one.

6. Shah Rukh Khan

Khan is posed as Bollywood’s box office king, also known by the initials SRK. Khan is considered to be one of the best actors in Bollywood, accumulating 14 Filmfare Awards throughout his career. He has grown a significant following world wide but his most loyal fans reside in Asia and India.

As of 2019, the actors estimated worth reached a staggering $600m and is now regarded as one of the richest actors in the film industry. The star took a step back from acting in 2019 and dived into the world of producing, casting another famous Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachan, in most recent feature film Badla (2019). Khan is still considered to be one of the most influential people in Hindi cinema, growing a massive popularity throughout Bollywood for his massive contributions towards the success of Indian film culture.

5. Vicky Kaushal

The actor has come along way since his debut television series Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana (2012). Winning the Zee cine Award for Best Male Debut and the Screen Award for Best Male Debut, in his first feature film Massan (2015). Viky has become one of the hottest properties in Bollywood recently, starring in latest feature film, Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019). The film was a huge success generating an incredible $2.9 billion. 

He also gained a lot of popularity through his recent movies Lover Per Square Foot (2018), working alongside Alankrita Sahai and Angira Dhar. His cameo appearance in Netflix Original series Lust Stories (2018), came as quite a shock to Bollywood viewers. Then a bit earlier he also played a role in Raazi (2016), working alongside the great Alia Bhatt. Inevitably becoming one of the highest grossing films of all Hindi films of all time.

4. Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan poses to be India’s most interesting superstar, arguably the most beloved. In the past two years he has released only two movies, one of which was a commercial success, Dangal (2016). Creating huge box office revenue. This multi talented actor has accumulated an enormous net worth of over $180 million, placing him 4th on the richest Bollywood celebrity list, winning moviegoer’s hearts everywhere, not just at home.

His more recent release, Secret Superstar hasn’t lived up to its full potential yet, maybe it’s because the star is only given a supporting role, the powerful family drama-comedy grossed $1.6 billion globally.

3. Salman Khan 

Salman Khan produced a double century in box office collection this year, creating a staggering $2.6 billion dollars in revenue. His box office hit was Bharat, but it could not go the distance, falling short of a lot of expectations for the community. It is extremely rare not to see Salman Khan among the top three actors of the year in Bollywood, with his reputation to maintain, his popularity in the Hindi cinema is quite incredible.

2. Ajay Devgn 

The actors deliveries have proved him a huge following throughout the Hindi cinema. Ajay first appeared on the silver screen in 1991, with the release of Phool Aur Kaante. which was a huge success and he received the Best Male Debut award at Filmfare. Since then, the actor has indulged in directing, producing and even working as a stunt double in various films. At the height of his career he released a number of commercially and critically successful movies, Yuva (2004) and Raincoat (2004). Delivering such consistent work in 2019 from such movies as Total Dhamaal, De De Pryar De earning over $3.1 billion dollars in box office collection, earning second on our top 10 list.

1. Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar is a Bollywood household name. Born in 1967, Akshay Kumar has acted in many successful films. Akshay is an older actor in the industry and has gained a lot of recognition throughout the later part of his career. Recently he delivered a couple of solid hits with Kesari and Mission Mengal, producing a massive $5.4 billion overall.

Ashkay is Bollywood’s top earning star, becoming the first Indian actor to feature in Fobes’ list, ranking 33rd of the World’s Highest-Paid Celebrities of 2019. With total earnings of $65 million, from June 2018-June 2019, Akshay has beaten international superstars, Rihanna, Jackie Chan, Scarlett Johansson and Bradley Cooper. Placing him in number one place in the top 10 Bollywood actor list.

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Top 10 Best Bollywood Movies 2019

When you think of Bollywood, unfortunately you remember the features from the early 90s, with rough camera work, poor sound quality and cheesy plot lines. Though Bollywood has not reached quite the same status as America’s Hollywood, Bollywood’s influence in the film world is far greater than its predecessors. The impact social media has had on the industry has been incredible, contributions former Bollywood celebrities have helped thrive the Hindi Cinema, into a whole new level of popularity. With many Bollywood films creating over a billion dollars of revenue per feature. The production value has increased along with a new exciting plot lines.

So far, there seems to be a tough competition still among the movie productions in Bollywood, with every movie produced trying to outweigh the others. As a result, there is always opportunity for improvement, which these producers try to do by bringing a greater movie experience for their audience with every film they produce. Below, we have listed our Top 10 Most Popular Bollywood Movies for the year 2019 in order of revenue created. 

This list contains on Hindi movies of 2019, but Hollywood‘s Avengers End Game created a staggering 366 Crore, the highest grossing movie in India in 2019 to date. So Far, 5 Hindi movies have crossed 100 Crores club in 2019.

10. Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi – 94.27 crore

The story of Rani Lakshmibai, one of the leading female figures in the Indian Rebellion of 1857. This film tells the story of her resistance to the British Empire, showing no mercy along the road to victory, with only the beat of her heart holding her back. The film made a staggering $1,14 billion in the box office, surprisingly only landing 10th on our Top 10 Bollywood films of 2019.

9. Gully boy 134.3 crore

The classic underdog story of Murad dreaming for a better life. He loves his neighbour just as much as he loves to write down his emotions and frustrations onto paper. His life takes a turn when meeting MC sher at a rap college and later being taken under his wing, kick-starting a rap team together. This classical love story made a huge $1.6 billion and was nominated for the best motion picture 2019. The movie was based on the lives of Naezy and Divine, two indian artists who lived a pretty rough life, scoring an awesome soundtrack to the film .

8. Super 30 – 143.55 crore

The heart warming performance of the brilliant mathematician Anand Kumar, shows a triumphant story of a teacher facing a number of challenges throughout his professional career. He takes on the challenge to prepare 30 underprivileged kids for their entrance exams into the Indian Institutes of Technology. For him to set an example for the world to see he must overcome any problems the world throws at him. Super 30 is a human drama and definitely worth a watch. Grossing over $1.7 billion dollars, makes Super 30 number seven on our list.

7. Total Dhamaal – 149 crore

A group of six people learnt about the 500 million Rupees hidden somewhere in the jungle. With danger at every time, the race against time really is on for our six protagonists, counting down the time until it disappears, will one of them be lucky enough to escape? This fun loving adventure film created a total of $1.8 billion dollars, placing it sixth on our Top 10 list.

6. Kesari – 153 crore

Based on the incredible war story of the Battle of Saragarhi, in which an army of 21 Sikhs fought against 10,000 Afghans in 1897. Kesari is based on a true story from events that happened in the bravent battle india ever fought. The Sikhs symbolize pride and valor, Ishar Singh (Ashkay Kumar) is a proud warrior, who still lives by his small communities rules, often finds himself in conflict with the British officers and as a punishment, Ishar is sent to lead a bunch of cheeky, lovable rogues into battle. This epic adventure film produced a massive $1.85 billion dollars in the box office for 2019.

5. Mission Mangal – 184.75 crore

Following the real-life story of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successful launching the Mars  Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan), creating the least expensive and most accessible journey to mars. This extraordinary film created a total $2.2 billion in revenue, topping the charts in fourth place.

4. Saaho – 190 crore

With the city’s under siege, people’s lives at risk, there is only one man who can stand a chance in taking the city back. This action packed adventure battles a story of a vigilante, backed by an arsenal of guns, defending his city from heavily armed thugs. The film made a staggering 2.3 billion in the box office and has rocketed up to third place.

3. Bharat – 201.3 crore

At the precipice of independence throughout the nation of India. A family make a treacherous journey to freedom, at a cost. A young eight year old boy Bharat, makes an important promise to his father that he will keep his family together no matter what happens. A promise he works extremely hard to keep over the next 60 years. An amazing $2.4 billion was grossed in the production of this film granting third place on out Top 10 list.

2. Uri: The Surgical Strike – 243.24 crore

The special forces in the Indian army, carry out a covert operation avenging the death of fellow army men, at their own army base by an evil terrorist group. The film uncovers the truths of evil activist groups and follows the struggle the army has to put up with, in the contemporary wars. The film made an estimated $2.9 billion dollars, almost topping our list for 2019.

1. Kabir Singh – 273.2 crore

The top of our list for Bollywood’s Top 10 Movies of 2019, generating a massive $3.2 billion dollars in the box office for 2019. Kabir Singh, a short- tempered medical student with a passion for English motorcycles and football, is left heartbroken with his girlfriend is forced to marry another man. Struggling with the current issues, causes him to develop severe coping issues, resulting in a self-destructive spiral of drugs and drink. The remake of a Telugu movie Arjun Reddy (2017).

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Top 10 Most Popular Bollywood Actresses 2019

Bollywood is the home of entertainment to a very large community throughout India, but also has a huge following internationally. The audience are captivated by the professionalism and emotional connections they portray in their films, whether that be through music or dance. Many actors and actresses contribute a huge amount of their time and money into improving the Hindi Film industry, alongside helping out with various activities in acting schools. Helping children achieve their dreams of Bollywood. Many have been crowned with various awards from the Indian government and still to this day help out in anyway they can. 

Bollywood’s collection of incredibly talented actors and actresses that have contributed greatly to the success of the industry as a whole. On the other hand, when talking about Bollywood actresses, there are a few common names including Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt, that come up due to their hard work and years of experience. Below is a list of those who are currently the most popular and who are well known for their roles. These actresses have worked hard to reach their full potential and are listed in no specific order.

10. Sonam Kapoor

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Sonam Kapoor is another amazing woman with incredible acting skills. Sonam Kapoor is the daughter of Anil, who is also a well-known actor in India. In the beginning, Sonam Kapoor began her career as an assistant to Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the director of “Black”, in 2005. This was a breakthrough for her role in a romantic India movie called “Saawariya” in 2007.

9. Shraddha Kapoor

Shraddha Kapoor

Shraddha Kapoor is not only talented in acting, she is a stunning young woman who is widely known for her attractive physique. Born in 1989, she is young and does not have as much experience in her career like many other Indian actresses. Nonetheless, her popularity does not depend on her years of experience, as she has become so well-known within a very short period of time. Her career kicked off with a small and brief role in “ Teen Patti”. That was the opportunity to let her claim the leading role in “Luv Ka The End” in 2011. However, it wasn’t until her third movie “Aashiqui 2” that her name became recognized widely in the Bollywood entertainment industry.

8. Priyanka Chopra

Priyanka Chopra

Along with her famous acting career, Priyanka Chopra is also a very famous singer in India. Because she is so beautiful, Priyanka Chopra was selected to win and perform in the Miss World Pageant 2000. While Priyanka Chopra has a bright future in acting, she truly aspires to be an engineer one day. However, with media pressure to continue acting and singing, she is settled in for a future in the entertainment industry. She continues to succeed in her career and will continue to gain popularity with her fans and audience.

7. Kareena Kapoor

Kareena Kapoor

Born in Mumbai in 1980, this veteran has been a presence in Bollywood for nearly two decades. Kareena Kapoor Khan, an actress born in India, appearing in a vast number of Hindi films. She is the daughter of actor Randhir Kapoor and Babita, younger sister of actress Karisma Kapoor. Her upcoming films include, Angrezi Medium and Good News. Kareena Kapoor is a beautiful Indian actress who made her big step to join Bollywood a few years ago. Through her career, Kareena Kapoor has achieved much of her success through her six Filmfare awards. She rocks her talent, she owns the beauty and the captive audience, and she has worked hard to get where she is today and to continue to hold her place in show business.

6. Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif Alia Bhatt is another woman who has a big influence when it comes to India’s Bollywood. In addition to her beautiful smile, she possesses a special talent in acting and modeling. So far, this has enabled her to achieve a lot in her career. Similarly to Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif Alia Bhatt is known to be one of the highest-paid Bollywood actresses in this generation. After being so successful in her modeling career, Katrina Kaif took on a few acting roles in a some films until she finally gained major recognition for starring in Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? and the Namastey London. That was the pivoting point in her acting career, and since then, she has continues to be one of Bollywood’s top stars.

5. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is not only known for her beautiful shape and face, but also her generous heart for social impact. 1994 was a big time in her life and a key turning point, as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan won the Miss World, which was when she was discovered by the public eye. Additionally, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has won many awards including the two Filmfare awards. To say the lest, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has made an incredible impact on the Bollywood industry and will continue to do so for the rest of her career.

4. Ameesha Patel

Ameesha Patel is one of the most sought-out after actresses in the Bollywood film industry, she has been voted one of the sexiest Bollywood actresses of all time and with her gorgeous good looks, it’s easy to see why. She has appeared in 36 films to date and won the following awards for Best Female Debut, Special Performance, Sensational Discovery and Best Actress. She is currently working her most recent feature.

3. Amrita Rao

Amrita is a model turned actress, showcasing her debut film Ab Ke Baras (2002). Filmfare recognised the efforts the young star was making in her early career and nominated her for the Best Female Debut category. Later on winning the Star Debut of the Year, along with Superstar of Tomorrow, Best Female Debut and Young Achiever awards. Bollywood’s girl next-door, this actress/model was shortlisted for 50 Most Desirable Women in Times of India. She has appeared in 25 films and had 2 roles in television shows.

2. Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone has remained as one of the most popular actresses for quite some time. Padukone is extremely brilliant with her acting skills and she puts this brilliance to good use. Not only is she smart when it comes to the acting industry, but she is a very successful model as well. An interesting fact about her is that she was born in Canada and grew up loving bad miton. Although she is from Canada, she made her success in India’s industry and continues to thrive today.

1. Kangana Ranaut

Our number one. Kangana Ranaut is a renowned actress throughout the Hindi Film Industry, the three time National Award winner surpassed Deepika Padukone in 2018 for highest paid actress in Bollywood and is now charging a staggering $3.4 million per feature film. She has three upcoming films including, Judgemental Hai Kya and Dhaakad.

 

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Top 10 Richest Hollywood Celebrities In 2019

You have see them on television. You watch them on the big screen. They deliver box office hits or box office flops. They live the lifestyles of the rich and famous every single day. Do you ever wonder how much money these actors and actresses actually have in their bank accounts and their assets such as homes, cars, and other things? So who are the top 10 richest Hollywood celebrities In 2018? Read on to find out and satisfy your curiosity.

10. Clint Eastwood – $375 million

Clint Eastwood born in 1930 is an American actor/director that made his name through the iconic “spaghetti Westerms” series, A Firstful of Dollars(1964) and The Good the Bad and the Ugly (1966), just to name a few. His recent appearances on the big screen include Million Dollar Baby (2004). Later, Gran Torino (2008). The actor has enjoyed a very successful career in the film industry spanning over a few decades. Where he has been awarded an Oscar four times for Hollywood film making.

9. Arnold Schwarzenegger – $400 million

Arnold is an Austrian/American former professional bodybuilder, who rose to success in his earliest film, Conan the Barbarian (1982). The actor was so unique that it led him to star in box office legend Terminator (1984). At the height of his career and physical physique, he was perfect for any action role that Hollywood threw his way. Pursuing his career and going on to star in the legendary horror/ sci-fi film, Predator (1987). Later playing a much light hearted film Kindergarten Cop (1990) and True Lies (1994). Then in 1997 his life took an unexpected turn for the worst. The actor had a heart attack, followed by many life threatening heart operations. He thankfully survived and decided to take a turn at politics, serving as the governor of California from 2003- 2011. 

8. Sylvester Stallone – $400 million

Stallone is an American born actor/director who catapulted to success in the mid 70s. Best known for lead roles in Rocky (1976), and later the box office hit, Rambo (1982). Now 40 years on, a vetern in the entertainment industry, has created over $2 billion dollars in revenue for various Hollywood films. Despite winning the worst actor award four times.

7. Bill Crosby – $400 million

Throughout his life, Bill Crosby has accomplished many things in Hollywood and gained his success in a big way. He is a comedian, author, actor, television producer, educator, activist, and musician. He is a veteran to the stand-up comedian life and made his appearance on TV in the 1960s on a show titled I Spy (1965). He is well known for his own show, The Cosby Show (1984), a story line following the daily life of an African-American family in the late eighties and early nineties.

Jack Nicholson – $400 million

Jack Nicholson is widely known for his charismatic acting style and eerie performance. In 1957 when he started acting he first got an assingment with the Player Ring Theatre. Later he landed a few small roles for B-movies and television. His luck changed and finally starred in the hit, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975), followed by his most famous film The Shining (1980). Based on a dark and twisted Stephen King novel, which re-releases again as Doctor Sleep (2019). Increasing his revenue and maximizing profits this year, launching him on the Top 10 Richest Celebrities in Hollywood list.

7. Adam Sandler – $420 million

Adam Sandler is known for his role on Saturday Night Live before performing in comedy movies. But he is liked for all of his hobbies, ranging from being a director and actor/comedian, as well as a producer. However, he has recently done more of the acting roles, such as starring Reign Over Me in 2007. In 1999, he founded Happy Madison Productions and has since then produced many films and TV series, including Rules of Engagement.

Following his latest deal with Netflix, agreeing to produce a number of Netflix original films. Set to increase the actor/directors total earnings for the year.

6. Mel Gibson – $425 Million

The estimated worth of Mel Gibson is around $425 million. His fantastic wealth has accumulated over the vast amount of successful motion pictures he worked on over the years. He began his acting career with popular break outfilm, Gallipoli (1981). Proving his acting ability, this opportunity credited him to become star in a number of different box office hits over the next couple of decades, Braveheart (1995), We Were Soldiers and Signs (2002). Later in his career he took a dive into the world of directing. One of his greatest achievements to date being the production of The Passion of the Christ (2004) and Apocalypto (2006). Mel has earned a substantial wealth throughout the film industry and will be respected years to come.

5. George Clooney – $500 Million

Clooney has made his name through a number of ways in the media industry. He is a well respected actor and most known for his roles in the Ocean’s franchise. He has won countless amounts of awards for being the sexiest man of the year and has a huge amount of influence throughout the film industry. He has grossed over $1.9 billion dollars with an average of $61.7 million per film. Ranking him fifth among the 2019’s Top 10 Richest Hollywood Actors 2019. 

4. Tom Cruise – $570 Million

Tom Cruise is an American born actor, that has been international sensation throughout his whole career. He has never failed to thrill audiences around the world from such a young age, in films like Top Gun (1986) and Cocktail (1988). He has been voted the best actor in the world by his fans and is now sitting as the fourth richest actor in Hollywood 2019. Cruise has won many sexiest man of the year awards and has been distinguished as a very influential person in the film industry. Additionally he is well known for Mission Impossible (1996) films and is very highly rated in the Hollywood’s action scenes. His films have grossed over $10 billion dollars, making him one of the highest grossing actors of all time.

1. Tyler Perry – $600 million

Tyler Perry was born in 1969 and has become one of Hollywood’s favorite actors, screenwriters, directors, and playwright. He has also succeeded in being a producer, author, and a songwriter, for which he mainly writes for the gospel genre. He was voted by Forbes as the Highest Paid Man in Entertainment due to the fact that the year between May 2010 and 2011 he earned $130 million dollars. His most successful endeavor however was his own television show titled Tyler Perry’s House of Payne.

  • Oprah Winfrey – $2.4 Billion

She’s more of a TV host, author or media icon but Oprah’s as good an actor as any, giving her the top spot on our list with an extraordinary net worth of over $2.4 Billion.

Top 10 Richest Actors in the World 2019

How Exactly Do Actors Get Paid?

We all know that actors get paid a whole lot. Especially the ones who are very popular! But how does it really work? How does an actor get to the point of being rich enough to be on this list? The acting world is kind of like those who work as freelancers and contract workers. Once a movie is in the works, the actors and actresses are chosen. This can be done through auditions, but actors at this level of popularity are typically runners up already. Having these actors in mind for whatever reason, a contract is then decided upon.

There are certain movies that will just not be the same without certain actors. The creators and companies definitely factor this in, because having certain actors will make the movie more profitable and bring fans out. On the other end of this, some of these actors are worth more than the budget. it is a lot of guesswork, and sometimes movies flop. No matter what the company decides, the contract is in place so the actor gets paid what was negotiated. There are times where the actor will get more if the movie does better, and less if it makes less. This is based off of percentage.

A big part of the acting world is the promise of residuals. This is where an actor will get a certain amount as long as a movie or show continues to make money off of it. This can happen for all sorts of reasons, but it is a big reason why even landing one big break or big gig can keep an actor afloat for years to come. This is similar to how royalties work for authors. This all depends on what was negotiated in the contract.

Many http://itsgr9.com/top10mostpopularhollywoodactors/” rel=”nofollow”>http://itsgr9.com/top10mostpopularhollywoodactors/“>Hollywood, as well as http://itsgr9.com/top10mostpopularbollywoodactors/” rel=”nofollow”>http://itsgr9.com/top10mostpopularbollywoodactors/“>Bollywood stars, have become household names all over the world. They range from the kings of comedy, Oscar winners, to the hunks that melt every teenager’s heart in one way or another. The industry has quite a large number of millionaire actors. Below is a list of the top 10 richest actors in the world 2015, based on their net worth.

10. Adam Sandler

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Since 1998 when his Happy Madison Production, produced by The Wedding Singer and The Water Boy, became a high income film, Sandler’s profiting spree has never stopped. Recently, Adam Sandler invested $80 million in the quest of producing Grown Ups 2, which made him almost $250 million. He is a talented actor with a great sense of humor, and has mostly starred in comedies. Adam Sandler’s net worth is an estimated $300 million.

9. Bill Cosby

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When one talks about comedians or African-American television, Billy Cosby’s name comes to everyone’s mind. For sure, he is one of the proud comedy experts of today and has been for years. For five years, his show famously known as The Cosby Show, was the top ranking show in the United States. He has emerged as a winner in the Grammy awards seven times for his comedy albums. Bill Cosby’s net worth is an estimated $350 million.

8. Tom Hanks

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Tom Hanks is a spotlight-stealer! He has done so much that has captured the attention of every entertainment enthusiast. Some of the popular films he has starred in include Apollo 13, Catch Me If You Can, Cast Away, The Da Vinci Code, Toy Story, and Saving Private Ryan. Interestingly, most of the films that Tom Hanks has starred have garnered over $4.2 billion only in the United States. Additionally, he has won two Oscars. His net worth is close to $350 million.

7. Johnny Depp

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There are actors who are not only able of portraying new characters and roles skillfully, but also physically transforming into them. Well, Johnny Deep is one of them. Interestingly, he believably portrayed the Mad Hatter, Willie Wonka, the Drunken Pirate, and the Murderous Barber. By that, it is quite understandable why his films have grossed over $7.6 billion all over the world. That and he is a heartthrob, thanks to his incredibly good looks. His net worth is around $350 million.

6. Clint Eastwood

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Clint Eastwood is the ruling king of Spaghetti Westerns from the 50’s. The actor has coined lots of mind-blowing catchphrases in Hollywood, thanks to his raspy voice. Today, Clint Eastwood is considered a living legend in Hollywood. Despite his age, his performance is still top notch. His amazing performance and natural talent have captured the hearts of many. Moreover, Clint Eastwood is incredibly wealthy. His net worth is an estimated $375 million.

5. Jack Nicholson

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Jack Nicholson is a darling actor to many, all while being lovable and wholly entertaining. It is rare for someone to not recognize him, as he has portrayed psychopathic as well as comedic characters over the course of his acting career. His variety of rules include Jack Torrance to the Joker and Dr. Buddy. He is by far a master in expressing aloofness as well as humor in a completely deranged and creepy manner. Jack Nicholson has been a nominee for the Academy Awards twelve different times. His net worth is worth around $400 million.

4. Tyler Perry

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While Tyler Perry is a popular actor, he is not just just solely an actor. His other lines of work include being an author, a director, songwriter, and screenwriter. His various jobs are the reason reason he was at one time named the highest paid person in the entertainment industry. However, his acting career seems to taking the lead currently as he is Oprah Winfrey’s exclusive partner. Although Perry is a high school dropout, he is a clear indication of how determination and hard work can scale the heights of success without schooling. His net worth is around $400 million.

3. Tom Cruise

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If anyone is ever looking for a good action movie or a film with an intense feel, Tom Cruise is by far the top actor to turn to for this genre. More than twenty films have starred Tom Cruise and have been successful, with a gross of over $200 million. Additionally, Tom Cruise has appeared in traditional dramas as well as memorable, romantic comedies. His net worth is estimated at about $480 million.

2. Shahrukh Khan

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He is one of the few talented actors who can play any role, whatsoever. Be it action or a romantic film, Khan tends to be splendid and candid when on camera. He may not be a Hollywood actor, but he is no doubt the king of entertainment for Bollywood. Some entertainment critics dare to say that he is the Indian Tom Cruise. He has appeared in more than 50 high Bollywood films, ranging from comedy and action, to romance. His fame is well deserved. His net worth is around $600 million.

1. Jerry Seinfeld

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At the top is Jerry Seinfeld. Jerry Seinfeld is a household name, even if someone has never watched him. In the history of television, he is one of the actors who has witnessed success in its full swing. He is indeed worth an honorary mention for his role in his show Seinfeld because of his contribution to the series, with it revolving around his personality.He is worth $820 million.

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Best Family Movies for a Swell Time That You Should Not Miss

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Families today are spending less time together as technology is driving a huge barrier between parents and their kids. While junior is busy posting pictures on SnapChat, mom and dad are liking pictures on Facebook of family and friends all over the globe.

In the end, family members sitting in the same room might not interact for hours with one another while connected to their mobile devices. Here are 11 of the best family movies that are guaranteed to entertain and thrill kids and adults of all ages while connecting them once more.

11 Best Family Movies

Home Alone (1990)

The original Home Alone movie is set around the Christmas holiday. Nonetheless, the craziness between a trouble-making eight-year-old and two burglars will have everyone howling with laughter.

The silliness starts right out of the gate as Kevin finds out he got his wish of being alone at home. His happiness vanishes the moment he discovers his house is about to be robbed by two of the dopiest thugs in movie history.

Bean (1997)

Although there have been several movies made after the original, Bean stands alone as one of the best family movies. No sooner does Bean get the job of having to transport a painting to Los Angeles that the craziness begins. Kids and adults of all ages will not stop laughing at all the predicaments Bean finds himself in.

The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Although this movie has been around almost a century, The Wizard of Oz certainly hasn’t lost its appeal all these years later. Decades ahead of its time, the transition from black and white to full color is dazzling on the eyes.

Parents will love watching this movie with their kids for the first time because kids won’t be able to take their eyes off the scene, especially when the Wicked Witch makes her grand appearance. Based on a book, this show conquered the hearts all over the world.

Big (1988)

What child doesn’t wish they could be an adult today? In Big, kids get to see exactly what happens when a teenager wishes to become an adult. The characters will actually get more than he bargained for.Not only does the child land a dream job working for a toy company, but he also gets involved in some adult situations that wind up being more than he could have imagined. Children will love Tom Hanks as a child in an adult body, and parents will thrill at all the references to their own childhood.

Night at the Museum (2006)

What happens when a security guard in a museum discovers the exhibits are coming to life each night? You get the thrills and chills of Night at the Museum. This is one of the best family movies for it appeals to a wider audience thanks to witty jokes and hilarious situations.

Kids will marvel at the way the exhibits interact with one another. At the same time, the parents will chuckle at all the adult references hidden in the dialog. Once the action starts, it begins to roll quickly like a boulder down a mountainside.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)

Considered to be one of the best family movies, Diary of a Wimpy Kid connects to all age groups.

Parents will appreciate how the adults in the movie deal with their two sons, while kids will be torn between the abusive older brother and the struggles of the wimpy kid trying to make his way through elementary school.

The fun starts right out of the gate with the first in a series of Wimpy movies based on the popular kid’s books.

Pee Wee’s Big Adventure (1985)

Most kids today have no idea who Pee Wee Herman is. That’s fine, because in Pee Wee’s Big Adventure, you fall in love with his world right at the start.

Watching the elaborate way Pee Wee uses the mousetrap game to make breakfast, kids will be hooked instantly. Parents will be taken back to their youth, and kids will be fascinated at all the trouble Pee Wee goes through just to be reunited with his bicycle.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)

The story of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory still holds up all these decades later. Considered to be one of the best family movies, we follow the story of poor Charlie who can barely scrape together the money to buy a chocolate bar. However, he makes everything in his power to make such an acquisition.That’s because the piece of candy might have the Golden Ticket inside that is an invitation into the biggest chocolate factory in the world. What goes on inside the chocolate factory is something you have to see with your eyes to believe.

Elf (2003)

Elf is the Christmas story of Buddy the elf who leaves Santa’s workshop and heads to New York to find his real human father. This is one of the best family movies because you can watch it all year and it still is hilarious.

Buddy brings his childish behavior to the big city, and tries to blend in with the tough New York crowd. Working in a mall and waiting for Santa, Buddy has to try to discover his true identity before the city gobbles him up.

Freaky Friday (2003)

It is one thing to see what adults would do in the body of a child. However, in Freaky Friday we see what kids would do in an adult body too. When mother and daughter switch bodies, hilarity ensues.

Kids will chuckle at all the ways the parents can’t relate to things happening in a kids world. In the meantime, parents will fall over in laughter when kids are put in a situation meant for adults.

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

When E.T. is brought home by a child who discovered him in the woods, trouble is soon to follow. Elliot brings E.T. home and tries to have him blending into life on Earth.

However, he quickly discovers he needs to send E.T. home before the government takes E.T. away. One of the best family movies for the past several decades, kids and adults will love everything about cute little E.T. and Elliot.

Final Word

These 11 best family movies will help give everyone a break from technology and create some of those fun family memories that will last a lifetime. Please comment with your favorite family movie, so our readers have more selections to consider.

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Top 10 Most Popular Korean Actresses

There is no doubt that South Korea is an amazing and beautiful country. What else resides in South Korea? Many talented actors and actresses that have much to offer, on camera and off camera. Our Top 10 Most Popular Korean Actresses are renowned for their acting skills, beauty and talent. The list below is in no certain order.

10. Kim Nam Joo

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Kim rose to stardom in her stunning performances in the television series Model, The Boss, and Her House. Kim took a small break from here acting career after her marriage to actor Kim Seung-woo. She only appeared in commercials at that time. But she made a comeback in 2009, appearing in the show Queen Reversals and My Husband Got a Family. She continues to act today and succeed in all she does.

9. Son Ye Jin

Son Ye Jin made her mark with her roles in romance themed television shows and cinema productions. Her performances including The Classic, April Snow, Summer Scent, and My Wife Got Married are a few reasons she is so popular. She is recognized for playing  roles in diverse genres and styles and has won many awards for it.

8. Kim Tae Hee

Kim Tae Hee is a gorgeous South Korean actress and is best known for playing in drama roles. Many of her famous roles include television shows such as Stairway to Heaven, My Princess, Love Story in Harvard, and Living by Love. She was first spotted on a subway train and was offered a modeling job. Kim then appeared in television commercials and print ads before her acting career kicked off.

7. Bae Suzy

Bae Sue-Ji is a multi-talented actress who also goes by the name of Suzy. She is best known for her roles in the television series Dream High, Gu Family Book, and the movie titled Architecture. She is also a skilled host and hosts many major music shows and award ceremonies. Suzy sings and is a member of the Miss A, which is a leading girl band.

6. Lee Bo Young

Lee Bo Young was born in 1979 and is known for her drama roles in My Daughter, Seo-young, and I Can Hear Your Voice. She has also acted in movies like More Than Blue and I Am Happy.  She has won the Miss Korea beauty pageant in Daejeon. Lee also contributes a lot towards environmental initiatives, such as the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification. She has also published the book Time of Love. Lee is a beautiful is a beautiful woman with many talents.

 

5. Han Hyo Joo

Han Hyo Joo is an amazing actress who is also a music performer and has played in many TV Shows and films. A few of her famous roles are Dong Yi, Cold Eye, and Brilliant Legacy. She has won the award for Best Actress at the 34th Blue Dragon Film Award. She has two upcoming movies expected to release this year titled Beauty Inside and Haeuhhwa.

4. Gong Hyo Jin

Gong Hyo Jin is a beautiful actress born in 1980. She is best known for her part in the film Crush and Blush and the popular television series Sang-do, Let’s Go to School, and The greatest Love. In 2011 she was nominated as the Goodwill ambassador for the “Year of Friendship” and is famous for her insight on preserving the environment.

 

3. Song Hye Kyo

Song Hye Kyo specializes in acting and singing and is well known for her natural beauty and good looks. She gained a lot of attention for her role in popular TV shows like All In, Full House, and That Winter, The Wind Blows. She made her singing debut with her album Switch:Be White.

2. Ha Ji Won

Jeon Hae-rim is better known by her stage name Ha Ji-won. She gained a lot of popularity by her role in the popular television show Hwang Jini. She is diverse in her acting and can play in a lot of different film categories such as drama, comedy, sports, and action. Ha is a talented singer as well and has participated in many live music broadcasts. She is currently working on the film titled Chronicle of Blood Merchant.

 

1. Jeon Ji Hyun

Jeon Ji Hyun is one of the top Korean actresses. She is known for her film performances such as The Girl and My Sassy Girl. Jeon is also popular for Korean comedies and plays in many comedy series. She was discovered by a fashion editor at the age of 16 and began her career as a model. She then starred in many commercials and gained a lot of attention in her Samsung commercial due to her dancing and facial expressions. She continues to gain fans and succeed in her acting career.

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Top 10 Most Popular Korean Actors

Korean drama movies have caused a spread of the “K-drama” disease across the world, thanks to many talented actors and actresses. There are many idols that fans dream over not only because of their dreamy looks, but because of their hard work that they pour into their productions and amazing acting abilities. Below are our Top Ten Most Popular Korean Actors in no specific order.

 

10. Taecyeon

OK Taecyeon is a popular singer, rapper, and actor. Born in Busan, South Korea in 1988, Taecyeon moved to Massachusetts when he was young. It was there that he became involved in jazz band and was pushed by his sister to enter a contest, which is when he was called back to Korea because of his success at the competition. He has acted in television dramas and shows, but has also recorded songs and albums as well.

 

9. Park Yoo Chun

Park Yoo Chun was born in 1986 and at the age of six he moved to the United States. When he moved back to South Korea, he was signed with S.M Entertainment. Park Yoo Chung is a talented artist who is not only an actor, but also a singer, dancer and model. He’s even a member of the South Korean pop group called JYJ. Many of his famous roles include Miss Ripley, Sungkyunkwan Scandal, Missing You, and Rooftop Prince.

 

8. Gong Yoo

Gong Ji-chui highly known by his stage name Gong Yoo. He graduated with a B.A. in Theatre from Kyung Hee University and began taking small roles in dramas and films. In 2005, he landed his first major leading role in the movie Hello My Teacher. He also starred in the most watched drama called The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince.

 

7. Lee Seung Gi

Lee Seung Gi was born in 1987 and is highly known as an actor and singer. He gained a lot of his popularity by the variety show 1 Night, 2 Days. He’s also an entertainer on the talk show Strong Heart. Love Forest was Lee Seung Gi’s first big film role to hit the big screens.

 

6. Kim Woo Bin

Kim Woo Bin was born in 1989 and is an actor and model. He started out as a runway model and took acting classes in high school. In 2011 he made his debut in the sitcom Vampire Idol and the drama mystery White Christmas. In 2014, he was casted in The Con Artist that brought him a lot of international fame.

5. Jo In Sung

Jo In Sung was born in 1981 and has been in many roles, including A Frozen Flower, Love Impossible, and Madeleine. He has been in many drama TV shows such as It’s Ok, This Is Love, and many others. He has won many awards for his acting talent, but has also won the hearts of his fans.

4. Lee Min Ho

Lee Min Ho was born in 1987 and has starred in the drama TV series Nonstop 5. In 2007, he was in his first lead role in the series Mackerel Run. Lee Min Ho is a great singer and released his first album in 2013. He has since then went on many tours in Asian cities. He became the first ever South Korean celebrity to perform on China’s CCTV Lunar New Year Gala, where he sang along with Harlem Yu.

 

3. Hyun Bin

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Hyun Bin was born in 1982 and is well-known for his leading role in the tv drama series My Name is Kim Sam-Soon and Secret Garden. He has won many awards for his astronomical performances. He even released a soundtrack for “That Man”, which topped number eight in Korean music portals.

 

2. Lee Byung Hun

Lee Byung Hun was born in 1970 and grew up in a wealthy family. He starred in his first tv series called Asphalt My Hometown and in the 1992 drama Tomorrow Love. In 1998, he gained more attention in The Harmonium In My Memory. He debuted with his performance in the movie Bungee Jumping of Their Own. Since then, his acting career has exploded and there is no doubt that he will continue to succeed in whatever he does.

1. Kim Soo Hyun

Kim Soo Hyun was born in 1988 and began taking acting classes in high school. He attended the the university of Chung-Ang University and studied theater and film. In 2007, he started his acting career. In 2008, he starred in the TV film Worst Friends. He was featured in the hot TV series Dream High, this led to him a rise in publicity and media attention.

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