In 2024, Asia’s box office is still facing an uphill battle for recovery as the streaming wars and Covid delays continue to take effect.
mm2 Asia’s founder and executive chairman Melvin Ang discusses the ongoing challenges and why 52 films from each market is all it takes.
Ang spoke to Screen in the virtual production studio, operated by Votion Studios, at Hong Kong Filmart.
Signature starts ‘Boy Kills World’; indie titles include ‘Kidnapped’, ‘Stephen’, ‘Elaha’.
Pat Boonnitipat’s family drama has beaten US titles including ‘Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire’.
Holdovers including ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’, ‘Godzilla x Kong’ dominate the chart.
“We saw an opportunity to deliver action movies, comedy movies, thrillers, sci fi and horror.”
The Market is hosting Cannes Remakes, Spotlight on IP from Asia, and a bolstered Shoot the Book! programme.
“What makes us a little different is that we are making content for the global marketplace,” says CEO Simon Swart.
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