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Top Five Summer Films from China, Bollywood, Hollywood; Top Korean Actors Joo Won and Hyun Bin; and Top Three Summer Books: This Week's Films & Books
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Jul 28, 2013, 21:00 ET

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This Week in Films and Books: The top five in everything this summer—Bollywood, Korean, Hollywood, and books
This Week in Films and Books: The top five in everything this summer—Bollywood, Korean, Hollywood, and books

Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) July 28, 2013 -- August wraps up summer blockbuster month for movies, and sees release of dozens of promising summer-reads novels. August also sees new dramas starting up for Korean Drama Fans, along with Good Doctor, yet another drama from the rising young K-superstar Joo Won. Films & Books covers them all in this Week's online issue:

"Korea’s Busiest Star Joo Won Also One of The Best"

Films & Books gives our top picks for summer releases in August from Hollywood, China, Bollywood, and Korea, plus our picks for best three summer novel reads.

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With the K-Pop and K-drama phenomenon taking over not only Asia but the entire world, Korean pop stars and actors have become worldwide phenomenon. What makes Korean Drama so hot is a distinct flair for catchy, danceable beats and a rare mix of comedy and drama movies and television shows with in-depth characterizations and story arcs. What makes Korean actors so irresistible is the uncommon combination of genuine acting ability, heart-wrenching emoting and devastating good looks. Read more...

"F&B Top 5: Best Late Summer Hollywood Movie Prospects"

Sadly, we’re quickly approaching the month of August and with it the end of summer, but this doesn’t mean that we ran out of major blockbuster prospects. Some of the most interesting movies are hitting the big movie screen in August, and their innovative action and top distribution makes our top five sure bets for summer sizzle: Elysium, Kick-Ass 2, Jobs, Percy Jackson Sea of Monsters, and One Direction This is Us are our picks. See our reviews. Read more...

"F&B 5 Top Bollywood: Late Summer Movies to Watch For"

Summer, the season for big blockbusters is almost at an end. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s the end of big-ticket releases in Bollywood. Here is a look at five of the hottest movies that are due for release in the month of August.
Arguably the biggest release of the month, Chennai Express is the first, and only, movie releasing in 2013 which stars Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan. It is helmed by Rohit Shetty who has directed movies such as the Golmaal series, Singham, etc. Also featuring Deepika Padukone, Chennai Express tells the story of a man from Mumbai to Rameshwaram and his experiences along the way, including falling in love with the daughter of a local don. Read more...

"Top 5 Best New and Upcoming Korean Dramas of 2013"

Are you among the countless Korean Drama fanatics across the globe? The increasing popularity of Korean Dramas is not a big surprise since majority of them feature timely and intriguing scenarios. They also boast casts composed of talented actors who have dedicated themselves in honing their craft. New and upcoming Korean Dramas of 2013 promise more astonishing, funny, scary, and sweet moments including mind-blowing twists and turns. Can’t decide which one to start watching? Here is a list of the top 5 best Korean dramas of 2013 to serve as your guide. Browse through each review and discover why any of these drama series deserves to be called the best of 2013. Read more...

"F&B Top 3: Best Bets for Summer Reads 2013"
What could be more beautiful than those summer vacation moments at the beach or your vacation cottage, reclined on a sofa, a glass of water or wine beside you, and a gripping tale in hand. If you’re one of those who want to travel in the world of fiction, meet and dialogue with well crafted, compelling characters, and get hooked in to a world you do not want to abandon too soon, then below are some of the best bets for summer reads 2013 that you should consider. Read more...

About F&B: Films and Books

Since 2006, Films and Books zine—affectionately known to early audiences just as Films and Books or as F&B—has been bringing the latest news, views, and reviews on the film and books industries—the two treasures of modern culture, with a special focus on the International scene. With tens of thousands of visitors each week, F&B is relied upon by fans of modern film and books.

Films and Books is a publication of Zines Online, a Persona Corp service.

Derek Armstrong, Persona Corp, http://www.personaco.com, +1 (647) 477-8179 Ext: 288, [email protected]

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