WARNER, VET VENURE
As a seasoned cinephile who’s spent countless hours immersed in the silver screen world, I must say that this latest news has me more than just a little excited! Jack Nguyen, a veteran of Warner Bros., is embarking on an exciting journey with his JOAT Films, focusing on Asia-centric projects and local remakes of WBD’s English-language titles. His extensive experience in the industry makes him the perfect candidate to bring fresh perspectives to beloved classics like “The Intern.”
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has announced a first-look deal with industry veteran Jack Nguyen. The Korean adaptation of the 2015 comedy-drama “The Intern” is slated as the initial project under this agreement. This partnership, established through Nguyen’s JOAT Films, primarily focuses on film projects centered around Asia, specifically localized versions of WBD’s English language titles.
Nguyen will work alongside regional partners from the Asia-Pacific area, such as Korea and India. Kurt Rieder, Vice President Senior and Head of Theatrical Distribution, APAC, WBD, emphasized the significant demand for retellings of Hollywood stories in this region.
Previously serving as a 30-year executive at Warner Bros., Nguyen managed local language projects across Asia and Latin America. His professional journey encompasses overseeing productions like “Letters from Iwo Jima,” the popular “Rurouni Kenshin” series, and “The Age of Shadows.”
Nguyen expressed: “It’s not surprising that I hold a deep respect and loyalty towards Warner Bros., considering I’ve spent most of my career there. It’s an honor to be given the opportunity to work with some of their valuable intellectual properties, creating top-notch remakes in local languages alongside talented filmmakers from those countries. Furthermore, I aim to bring forth undiscovered and gifted filmmakers by discovering projects that have the potential to shine on a global stage.”
Individually, Nguyen holds the position of executive producer for both the Korean version of Anthology Studios’ “Drishyam” series, and the Korean adaptation of India’s Panorama Studios’ “Drishyam” franchise.
DOCS DELIGHT
At the Busan International Film Festival, a fresh Documentary Audience Award is being introduced as part of its Wide Angle – Documentary competition. This KRW 10 million ($7,315) prize is intended to draw attention to Asian documentaries and foster greater audience participation. This award complements the existing audience awards already offered in the New Currents and Flash Forward sections. The festival takes place from October 2nd to the 11th in Busan, Korea.
‘PRECINCT’ PREMIERE
Netflix recently unveiled the trailer for the upcoming crime comedy series “GG Precinct,” which is a spin-off from the Taiwanese box office sensation “Marry My Dead Body.” This six-episode show will make its debut on August 22. The story revolves around an intriguing series of bizarre crimes with complex murder methods. Some of the cases involve a victim found decked out in chicken feathers and a reindeer antler hat, as well as a woman mysteriously hanging by her hair.
Longtime actor Tai Chih-yuan is stepping back into the world of series acting, having been away for ten years. He will play a unique serial killer who sets up crime scenes in the style of Chinese idiom riddles. Directors Cheng Wei-hao and Yin Chen-hao shared that Tai’s character introduction, where he is seen in a straitjacket and gagged, is a tribute to the iconic character Hannibal Lecter.
The lineup features actors hailing from the YouTube series “Muyao 4 Super Playing” along with renowned musician Huang Hsuan.
The area known as “GG Precinct” is riding on the wave of popularity brought about by its series “Marry My Dead Body.” This production has managed to secure a spot in the Global Top 10 TV (Non-English) Film charts in numerous Asian markets and was selected as Taiwan’s entry for the 2024 Academy Awards.
In 2024, the series will be part of Netflix’s collection of content from Taiwan, alongside shows such as “Let’s Talk About CHU” and “The Victim’s Game”. Notably, this series marks Netflix’s first renewed production in Chinese language.
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2024-08-05 11:46