Hollywood Executives See Growing Market for Asian Stories, but ‘Every Movie Is Still a Fight’
At Busan’s ACFM, Lionsgate, UTA, Gold House and Hybe execs saw a growing market for Asian stories, but warned deals remain hard-won.
Busan Market Chief Ellen Y.D. Kim Plots Year-Round ACFM 365 Platform, Warns Public Funding Has Stalled
ACFM director Ellen Y.D. Kim wants a year-round ACFM 365 platform, warns flat public funding is holding the Busan market back.
‘14th’ Review: Ava DuVernay’s Powerful Sequel to ‘13th’ Turns a Constitutional Amendment into Living History
Ava DuVernay's powerful sequel to ‘13th’ captures how the 14th Amendment restarted America, provoking a backlash that extends to today.
Edward Zhang, Casper Van Dien, Jeff Fahey Star in China-U.S. WWII Spy Series ‘Operation Doolittle,’ Heading to Busan Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Edward Zhang, Casper Van Dien, Jeff Fahey WWII spy series ‘Operation Doolittle’ heads to Busan’s ACFM with Cappu Films selling.
Michael Douglas Tells Bill Maher About Smuggling Marijuana in Suitcases, Slams ‘Nepo Baby’ Label
The Oscar-winning actor and producer stopped by “Real Time with Bill Maher” to promote his new memoir “One Helluva Ride.”
‘Exorcism of God’ Director Alejandro Hidalgo to Helm Malaysian Hungry Ghost Festival Horror ‘The Hungry One’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Alejandro Hidalgo’s Hungry Ghost Festival horror ‘The Hungry One’ heads to Busan market, with Abnormal Studios on sales.
Spain’s TV Powerhouses Forge New Partnerships as Series Biz Evolves
Spain also remains a priority for global streaming services.
Netflix Says 67% of Surveyed Members Want to Visit Korea as Busan’s Creative Asia Puts Locations in Focus
At Busan’s Creative Asia, Netflix’s Sung Q Lee cited research showing 67% of surveyed members are interested in visiting South Korea.
Movistar Plus Drives Into YA Comedy, Smart Social Issue Genre
Titles also show the pay TV/SVOD player bringing on emerging talent, and pushing international co-production.
Vietnamese Supernatural Horror ‘Bloodline: The Curse Within’ Heads to Busan Market With Mockingbird Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)
Mockingbird Pictures brings Vietnamese horror ‘Bloodline: The Curse Within’ to buyers at the Busan market ahead of a Dec. 25 release.