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China’s Yi Zhou Launching Metaverse Extract of Upcoming ‘Stars and Scars’ Movie (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Paris - London - Los Angeles - China - Italy - Rome - Hong Kong
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01.04.2022 / 07:23

China’s Yi Zhou Launching Metaverse Extract of Upcoming ‘Stars and Scars’ Movie (EXCLUSIVE)

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefChinese filmmaker, artist and influencer Yi Zhou has launched a cluster of companies that have begun making feature movies for the metaverse.Zhou, who departed China in 2011, trained in Paris and London, before settling in Rome for several years where she worked as an installation artist, fashion influencer for Chinese streaming site Tudou (now part of Alibaba) and short film director. Three of her shorts have played in Sundance, while another played at the Venice Festival.In 2018, Zhou relocated to Los Angeles in order to increase her focus on developing entertainment endeavors.

Korean Dramas Most Popular as Southeast Asia Adds 16 Million New Streaming Subscribers - variety.com - Thailand - North Korea - Indonesia - Malaysia - Singapore - Philippines
variety.com
28.03.2022 / 11:01

Korean Dramas Most Popular as Southeast Asia Adds 16 Million New Streaming Subscribers

Naman Ramachandran Korean dramas were the largest consumed online video content category in Southeast Asia in 2021, according to the latest analysis published by Media Partners Asia (MPA).The MPA report, titled Southeast Asia Online Video Consumer Insights & Analytics, also reveals that the popularity of Korean dramas were followed by local content, particularly Thai and Indonesian, with U.S. content driven to third place in some markets. The report notes that the region added 16.2 million net new subscribers through 2021 with the total aggregate customer base reaching 36.6 million by the end of the year.

Asia Women Look Forward to More Representative Storytelling - variety.com - USA - Thailand - Indonesia - Malaysia - Philippines
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24.03.2022 / 09:51

Asia Women Look Forward to More Representative Storytelling

Vivienne Chow A wider representation of gender roles, more training opportunities for women filmmakers, and reaching out to women audiences are all ways forward to promote women-centric stories in Southeast Asian cinema, say women filmmakers from the region.The lively discussion involving Thai-American director Pailin Wedel (“Hope Frozen”), Indonesian actor Marissa Anita (“Ali & Ratu Ratu Queens”), Malaysian producer Lina Tan (“Sa Balik Baju”), and Filipino writer and producer Tanya Yuson (“Trese”) was staged by Netflix Asia on Wednesday.It concluded that streamers that can reach a wider audience online have already been making a positive impact on the industry as they help to find new audiences abroad, while also creating more opportunities for women filmmakers and diversity in storytelling. Works by the four panelists are all available on Netflix, which has been upping its game in Asia, particularly through its investment in local originals.Gender representation across Southeast Asia film and television content can vary widely.

Rialto International Launches On-Demand Offering in Japan on Prime Video - variety.com - Australia - New Zealand - Japan - county Story - county Williams
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24.03.2022 / 02:09

Rialto International Launches On-Demand Offering in Japan on Prime Video

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefBruce Tuchmann-backed Rialto International has launched a branded on-demand streaming service in Japan, focused on independent film, and housed on Amazon’s Prime Video Channels platform.Rialto Channel launched in 1999 in New Zealand, where it was initially branded as The Sundance Channel. It established itself as an award-winning and industry-leading indie film destination for over twenty years.In Japan, the Rialto-branded venue will feature current and iconic independent films.

‘Goldfinger’: First Look At Tony Leung & Andy Lau’s ‘Infernal Affairs’ Reunion For New Hong Kong Thriller - theplaylist.net - Boston - Hong Kong - city Hong Kong
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22.03.2022 / 20:33

‘Goldfinger’: First Look At Tony Leung & Andy Lau’s ‘Infernal Affairs’ Reunion For New Hong Kong Thriller

Martin Scorsese’s Boston gangster movie “The Departed” was loosely based on the thrilling Hong Kong crime epic “Infernal Affairs” that starred Asian superstars Tony Leung and Andy Lau. Well, the pair of actors are reuniting for a new thriller, “Goldfinger,” aka, “Once Upon A Time In Hong Kong,” that will be written/directed by Felix Chong, who penned the “Infernal Affairs” trilogy.

Hong Kong Disneyland Trims Losses to $308 Million in Closure-Hit Year - variety.com - Hong Kong - city Hong Kong
variety.com
21.03.2022 / 12:51

Hong Kong Disneyland Trims Losses to $308 Million in Closure-Hit Year

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefHit by mandatory closures through 40% of 2020-21, the Hong Kong Disneyland theme park and resort trimmed its losses to HK$2.4 billion ($308 million), management reported on Monday.The park and its hotels operate a financial year that runs from October to September and reported the figures nearly six months in arrears. The park and hotels are currently closed, following yet another government order in early January 2022.

SEVENTEEN’s label launches global audition for a group that will debut next year - www.nme.com - USA - South Korea - New York - Houston
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18.03.2022 / 12:21

SEVENTEEN’s label launches global audition for a group that will debut next year

Pledis Entertainment has launched a new global audition programme titled ‘Wonder Teens’ for an upcoming group that will debut in 2023.The South Korean music label, which is home to groups such as SEVENTEEN and fromis_9, announced earlier today (March 18) it has officially launched a new global audition programme dubbed ‘Wonder Teens’. The auditions are open to all individuals born after 2003, regardless of gender or nationality.Taking place from March 18 through to April 17, successful applicants will be accepted as trainees under Pledis Entertainment, and will also be awarded a scholarship worth ₩3million (approximately £1,900).

Hong Kong Buyers Sign up for TV Slate from All3Media International – FilMart - variety.com - Australia - Sweden - Hong Kong
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16.03.2022 / 14:09

Hong Kong Buyers Sign up for TV Slate from All3Media International – FilMart

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefHong Kong’s broadcasters and streamers were active buyers of content ahead of this week’s FilMart. Pay-TV platform, Now TV picked up a nine-title package of factual content from All3Media International.

Trevor Choi Pitches ‘Smashing Frank’ as Meaningful Entertainment From Hong Kong – HAF - variety.com - Hong Kong - city Hong Kong
variety.com
16.03.2022 / 07:25

Trevor Choi Pitches ‘Smashing Frank’ as Meaningful Entertainment From Hong Kong – HAF

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefAfter “Parasite” and “Squid Game” struck planet-wide notes with their critique of elitism, Trevor Choi’s “Smashing Frank” is a timely Hong Kong twist on the revenge-against-the-rich theme. It is being pitched at the Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF) that this week runs alongside the FilMart rights market.“This is a comedy-drama about four millennials who form a squad to rob the rich. During the course of the crime, they are outraged as they gradually realize that the older generation will never change their ways.

Hong Kong Cinemas Expect the Worst as COVID and Restrictions Continue - variety.com - Hong Kong - city Hong Kong
variety.com
16.03.2022 / 03:13

Hong Kong Cinemas Expect the Worst as COVID and Restrictions Continue

Vivienne Chow Hong Kong’s ongoing anti-COVID restrictions are forecast to cost the city’s cinemas HK$1.5 billion ($192 million) in lost box office receipts and cause the unemployment of thousands of people in the cinema business.The Hong Kong Theatres Association, which represents the city’s cinema operators, says that the damage to the industry in 2022 will be worse than in the past two years.Cinemas have been ordered to remain closes from Jan. 7 until at least April 20, 2022 (a minimum of 104 days) reflecting the course of the virus’ fifth wave in the city, which has turned out to be by far the most deadly.Hong Kong cinema are certain to lose both the Lunar New Year and the Easter holiday seasons, two of the peak viewing periods.

Hong Kong’s Oscar-Winning Production Designer Tim Yip Launches ‘Love Infinity’ Art Film Series (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Hong Kong - city Hong Kong
variety.com
16.03.2022 / 03:13

Hong Kong’s Oscar-Winning Production Designer Tim Yip Launches ‘Love Infinity’ Art Film Series (EXCLUSIVE)

Vivienne Chow After a film career spanning more than three decades, production-costume-art designer Tim Yip has achieved plenty, including winning an Oscar and a BAFTA award. But he is only now launching his most uncompromising production, which he calls a “living film project,” and which he hopes will challenge the tradition of cinema.“I want to make a film that is infinitely long,” Yip told Variety.

Scripted Format Cooperation in Asia is Leading to a Rise in Coproduction – FilMart Seminar - variety.com - France - India - Japan - Hong Kong - city Hong Kong
variety.com
15.03.2022 / 16:45

Scripted Format Cooperation in Asia is Leading to a Rise in Coproduction – FilMart Seminar

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefScripted formats are enjoying increasing success in Asia. But what makes them successful varies from case to case.French producer, Harold Valentin of Mother Production (“Call My Agent”), Akehi Yuki (“Mother”), business director at Japan’s Nippon Television, and Hong Kong’s Tommy Lo, executive producer and script supervisor of the Hong Kong version of “Ossan’s Love” joined Content Asia’s Janine Stein on Tuesday at FilMart to discuss.Valentin: “We were very surprised that [‘Call My Agent’] began travelling really after season two, because initially Netflix didn’t know what to do with the strategy. The mixture of drama and comedy had disappeared a bit in U.S.

Japan’s Free Stone Unveils Quartet of Indie Films at Hong Kong Market - variety.com - Japan - Hong Kong - city Hong Kong
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15.03.2022 / 14:13

Japan’s Free Stone Unveils Quartet of Indie Films at Hong Kong Market

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefFree Stone Productions has added a quartet of new Japanese film titles to its sales slate for this week’s virtual edition of Hong Kong FilMart. The female-led company is selling romance “Leave in Summer” and drama film “Yes, I Can’t Swim” both of which will release later this year.Directed by Igashi Aya, “Leave in Summer” is a tale of a lost soul and his spiritual guide. It depicts a man washing up in a seaside town at the end of the season and seeking to stay so that he can reconnect with his recently deceased wife.

‘Chungking Mansions’: Anson Lo Joins Cast Of Hong Kong Zombie Thriller - deadline.com - USA - Thailand - Japan - North Korea - Hong Kong - county Canadian - Singapore - city Hong Kong
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14.03.2022 / 13:23

‘Chungking Mansions’: Anson Lo Joins Cast Of Hong Kong Zombie Thriller

Mirror singer and actor Anson Lo has joined the cast of Bizhan Tong’s upcoming action thriller Chungking Mansions. Billed as Hong Kong’s biggest zombie film ever, the Phoenix Waters Productions pic, in co-production with AMM Global and Salon Films Japan, has also added Hong Kong-Canadian actresses Selena Lee and Jeannie Chan, Korea’s Choi Si-Hun and Hong Kong actor Louis Cheung.

FilMart Organizers See Silver Linings Within the Clouds Surrounding Hong Kong Market - variety.com - China - Hong Kong - city Hong Kong
variety.com
14.03.2022 / 04:19

FilMart Organizers See Silver Linings Within the Clouds Surrounding Hong Kong Market

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefOrganizers of Hong Kong FilMart, normally Asia’s biggest film and TV rights market, are putting on a brave face despite their prestige event being forced into an online-only format for the third time in a row.The city’s borders are closed to travelers from several key countries and its onerous quarantine on-arrival conditions show no sign of being lifted during the current fifth wave of COVID-19 infections.But, while many Asian industry executives have been unable to attend an in-person festival or market for some two years now, and are keenly awaiting the first opportunity, these days they are also vastly more experienced at dealing with virtual markets, video conferencing and online screenings. The number of companies participating as exhibitors at FilMart 2022 is set to reach 750, compared with 680 last year.

FilMart Keynote: Disney Local Production Is a ‘Long-Term Commitment’ to Asia, Says Jessica Kam-Engle - variety.com - North Korea - Hong Kong
variety.com
14.03.2022 / 04:19

FilMart Keynote: Disney Local Production Is a ‘Long-Term Commitment’ to Asia, Says Jessica Kam-Engle

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefIn support of the Disney Plus streaming service, Disney has expanded its involvement in local production in Asia-Pacific. The company’s APAC head of content and development, Jessica Kam-Engle, gives the keynote presentation on the first day of Hong Kong FilMart.Ahead of her speech she gave a few pointers to Variety readers.Jessica Kam-Engle: From our extensive research, consumers across most Asian markets have a strong preference for local language entertainment content.

Takita Yojiro’s Completed ‘Silence of Smoke’ Adorns Media Asia FilMart Slate - variety.com - Berlin - Hong Kong - county Storey
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14.03.2022 / 04:05

Takita Yojiro’s Completed ‘Silence of Smoke’ Adorns Media Asia FilMart Slate

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefNow completed, “The Silence of Smoke” has been added to the FilMart sales lineup of Hong Kong studio Media Asia. The family drama film is directed by Takita Yojiro, who won the best foreign-language film Oscar in 2008/9 with “Departures.”The film was first teased by Media Asia at an event at the market in 2019 with the film’s lead actors Han Geng, Zhang Guoli and actress Xu Qing in attendance.The story is a heart-wrenching tale of a young cake-maker’s growth and discovery following his father’s death.Although the man is the heir to eight generations of bakers, his cakes lack standout quality.

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