All articles by Michael Rosser – Page 8
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NewsAsia’s buyers back in force at ACFM as Busan considers earlier date in 2025 (exclusive)
The market looks to report its biggest numbers in five years, even in the face of major budget cuts.
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NewsIqbal H Chowdhury of Busan award-winner ‘The Wrestler’ readies ‘Dhakar Nagin’
The horror drama musical is being pitched at Busan’s Asian Project Market.
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NewsWong Kar-wai’s ‘Blossoms Shanghai’ wins two at Asia Contents Awards
Further big winners include Netflix’s ‘Cigarette Girl’ and ‘Mask Girl’ as well as Taiwan’s ‘Imperfect Us’.
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NewsShowbox launches ‘Us And Them’ remake and ‘The Verdict’ at Busan ACFM (exclusive)
The Chinese version of ‘Us And Them’ proved a box office hit when released in 2018.
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FeaturesBusan 2024: The buzz titles from South Korea
Supernatural thrillers, romantic dramas and the latest from Train To Busan director Yeon Sang-ho are among the titles being showcased by Korean sellers at BIFF and the ACFM.
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NewsK-Movie expands non-Korean slate with Thai animation ‘Synchronize’ (exclusive)
Marks the second Thai feature boarded by the sales and production outfit.
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NewsFirst look at Korean chiller ‘Gory: A Horror Tale’ (exclusive)
The anthology feature is directed by Hong Won-ki.
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NewsAnthology ‘Disorder’ about life in Lebanon acquired by Front Row ahead of El Gouna
Four shorts blend drama and dark humour to explore Lebanon’s recent tumultuous years.
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NewsBusan film festival opens with Kiyoshi Kurosawa honour, Lee Sun-kyun tribute
Martin Scorsese and Bong Joon Ho among those to honour the Japanese filmmaker.
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Features‘Uprising’ director Kim Sang-man talks working with Park Chan-wook and Netflix
The period action drama stars Gang Dong-won and Park Jeong-min.
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FeaturesAsian Contents & Film Market’s new director looking to move past event’s turmoil
ACFM is launching its first Producer Hub this year – with hints of bigger changes to come.
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News‘Train To Busan’ director Yeon Sang-ho readies ‘The Ugly’, Plus M to launch at ACFM (exclusive)
Marks the filmmaker’s return to theatres following hit Netflix series ‘Hellbound’ and ‘Parasyte: The Grey’.
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News‘Karst’, ‘The Sparrow In The Chimney’ win top prizes at Pingyao film festival
Further winners included ‘The Story Of Souleymane’, ‘Happyend’ and ‘Good One’.
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NewsBarunson E&A to launch Indonesian horror ‘Sorop’ at Busan’s ACFM
It marks the South Korean firm’s growing investment in Indonesian features.
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Features‘A River Without Tears’ director Liu Juan on working with Jia Zhangke and shooting in the wild
Jia Zhangke is executive producer of the feature, which has been set as the opening film of the 8th Pingyao International Film Festival.
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NewsAcemaker boards sales of ‘Gory: A Horror Tale’, ‘Dreams Of You’ ahead of ACFM (exclusive)
The horror thriller and romantic comedy will be introduced to buyers in Busan.
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NewsHong Kong enters ‘Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In’ to Oscar race
The film premiered at Cannes at has proved a local box office success.
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NewsNeom appoints Michael Lynch acting media head in wake of allegations (exclusive)
The appointment follows the recent departure of Wayne Borg who was alleged to have made racist and misogynistic comments.
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NewsWhat next for Neom after allegations of racism and misogyny against media executive?
Trust and relationships with the film and TV industry will need to be rebuilt after damning reports.
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NewsTim Bevan, Eric Fellner to headline London Film Festival industry forum
There will also be co-production events with producers from France and Italy.