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South Korean film festivals “strongly condemn” violent coup in Myanmar
International film festival organizers express solidarity with the people of Myanmar.
Asian Shadows picks up Rotterdam title ‘All About My Sisters’ (exclusive)
Hong Kong-based sales agent also picks up ’If Only Trees Could Talk’, directed by India’s Bobby Sarma Baruah.
Cinema reopening dates around the world: latest updates
Screen’s guide to the latest info in each territory.
WarnerMedia unveils Chinese-language originals ‘Legacy’, ‘Trinity Of Shadows’
Legacy involves talent from Story Of Yanxi Palace, while Trinity Of Shadows is co-produced with Taiwan’s Catchplay and Hong Kong’s Viu.
Uni sets first wave of ‘F9’ releases in May for China, Russia, South Korea, Middle East
Second phase to follow when markets enter more robust pandemic recovery phases.
KOFIC launches 2021 fund to support Korea’s film industry through Covid crisis
Emergency stimulus package to support exhibition, distribution and production.
M-Appeal strikes US, Europe deals for Berlin award-winner ‘Wheel Of Fortune And Fantasy’ (exclusive)
Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s romantic drama has also been secured in Asian territories.
Korea’s Jeonju film festival adds more physical screenings for 2021 hybrid edition
Festival to open with Srdan Golubovic’s ‘Father’ and close with Aurel’s ‘Josep’.
Universal sets 2022 release for George Clooney, Julia Roberts rom-com directed by Ol Parker
Film to shoot n Australia.
Ang Lee to be awarded Bafta Fellowship
Bafta’s highest accolade will be presented to the director of ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ and ‘Brokeback Mountain’.
CJ ENM appoints new director of content sales and acquisitions
Sebastian Kim will oversee CJ ENM’s finished content sales, including to global platforms such as Netflix, VIU and iQIYI.
Aquarius, Anonymous Content partner on sci-fi thriller series ‘The Subjugate’
The series is based on Amanda Bridgeman’s novel of the same name.
TAICCA, Taiwanese exhibitors join forces to launch Bole Film
Joint venture plans to use box office intelligence to inform the development of Taiwanese films.
Hong Kong film festival cancels opening film, citing technical reasons
Philip Yung’s Where The Wind Blows was one of two films expected to open the festival on April 1.
China box office: ‘Godzilla Vs. Kong’ stomps into China with $70m opening
The Warner Bros/Legendary title had the biggest opening weekend for a foreign film in China since the start of the pandemic.
Netflix unveils slate of 40 anime titles headed by ‘Record Of Ragnarok’
New titles also include Yasuke, directed and executive produced by US anime artist LeSean Thomas.
Busan appoints new heads of festival and market
Appointments follow the recent departure of Jay Jeon.
China box office: ‘Avatar’ stays on top with $14m in second weekend
James Cameron’s epic has taken a further $43.8m since its re-release, for an all-time China total of $250.2m.
Sellers report busy Filmart but caution global market still some way from recovery
Asian sellers were presenting packed slates of new titles, but due to cinema closures, buyers are still cautious in many parts of the world.
Curzon reveals first recipients of £1.2m development fund (exclusive)
Producers of ‘Supernova’, ‘Yesterday’ and ‘Spencer’ among those with projects to receive investment.
