Soi Cheang’s “Twilight of The Warriors: Walled In” has been licensed to WellGo USA for North American release. The deal with Hong Kong’s Media Asia marks a rare advanced-sale of a commercial Cantonese-language movie in a market that has recently been marked by uncertainty.
The action thriller is a live-action adaptation of the cult manga series “City of Darkness” that is set in the 1980s inside the almost lawless Kowloon Walled City.
With a stellar cast headlined by Louis Koo (“Election”), Sammo Hung (“Ip Man”) and Richie Jen (“Trivisa”), the film recently completed production and is now in post-production. Media Asia is now planning a release at an unspecified date in 2023.
“This is our first physical international market since the pandemic. And we are thrilled that things are getting back on track again,” said Frederick Tsui, Media Asia’s Gm, head of sales and international co-productions. “The teaser...
The action thriller is a live-action adaptation of the cult manga series “City of Darkness” that is set in the 1980s inside the almost lawless Kowloon Walled City.
With a stellar cast headlined by Louis Koo (“Election”), Sammo Hung (“Ip Man”) and Richie Jen (“Trivisa”), the film recently completed production and is now in post-production. Media Asia is now planning a release at an unspecified date in 2023.
“This is our first physical international market since the pandemic. And we are thrilled that things are getting back on track again,” said Frederick Tsui, Media Asia’s Gm, head of sales and international co-productions. “The teaser...
- 5/18/2022
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Hong Kong studio also seals string of deals on Tales From The Occult, Fagara and a package of 4K restored classics.
Media Asia Distribution has sealed a string of sales during the European Film Market (EFM) and Filmart period, including a North American deal on Cai Cong’s historical action title God Of War 2, which has gone to Well Go USA.
The Hong Kong-based studio has also sold three titles to Musahino in Japan – omnibus Septet: The Story Of Hong Kong, Heiward Mak’s Fagara and Patrick Kong’s The Calling Of A Bus Driver.
Septet: The Story Of Hong...
Media Asia Distribution has sealed a string of sales during the European Film Market (EFM) and Filmart period, including a North American deal on Cai Cong’s historical action title God Of War 2, which has gone to Well Go USA.
The Hong Kong-based studio has also sold three titles to Musahino in Japan – omnibus Septet: The Story Of Hong Kong, Heiward Mak’s Fagara and Patrick Kong’s The Calling Of A Bus Driver.
Septet: The Story Of Hong...
- 3/17/2021
- by Liz Shackleton
- ScreenDaily
British film executive Michael Ryan of Gfm Films has been re-elected to a two-year term as chair of the Independent Film & Television Alliance.
Ifta announced the results from its annual members’ meeting on Thursday, a day after its American Film Market opened for its 40th iteration at the Loews Hotel in Santa Monica, Ca. An estimated 7,000 attendees and 375 exhibiting companies, including 77 new exhibitors from 22 countries, are in attendance.
“Ifta is the only organization that unites the collective voice of the independents around the world and works with international governments and decision makers to realize the massive economic and cultural contributions of their work,” Ryan said. “I am pleased to continue as chairperson and collaborate with this exceptional board to further tell our story on a global level.”
Others elected to serve on Ifta’s 15-person board for the next two years: Tannaz Anisi (13 Films), Scott Bedno (Myriad Pictures), Caroline...
Ifta announced the results from its annual members’ meeting on Thursday, a day after its American Film Market opened for its 40th iteration at the Loews Hotel in Santa Monica, Ca. An estimated 7,000 attendees and 375 exhibiting companies, including 77 new exhibitors from 22 countries, are in attendance.
“Ifta is the only organization that unites the collective voice of the independents around the world and works with international governments and decision makers to realize the massive economic and cultural contributions of their work,” Ryan said. “I am pleased to continue as chairperson and collaborate with this exceptional board to further tell our story on a global level.”
Others elected to serve on Ifta’s 15-person board for the next two years: Tannaz Anisi (13 Films), Scott Bedno (Myriad Pictures), Caroline...
- 11/8/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Tannaz Anisi, Caroline Couret-Delégue, Clay Epstein, Patrick Ewald among those voted to board.
Michael Ryan of Gfm Films has been re-elected as Independent Film & Television Alliance (Ifta) chairperson and will serve from 2019-21.
The organisation’s 15-person board comprises newly elected members voted in at Wednesday’s annual elections: Tannaz Anisi (13 Films), Scott Bedno (Myriad Pictures), Caroline Couret-Delégue (Film Seekers Limited), Clay Epstein (Film Mode Entertainment), Patrick Ewald (Epic Pictures Group), Jeffrey Greenstein (Millennium Media), Jay Joyce (Artist View Entertainment), Jeannine Tang (Participant), and Adam Wright (Voltage Pictures).
They join those serving the second year of their two-year term:...
Michael Ryan of Gfm Films has been re-elected as Independent Film & Television Alliance (Ifta) chairperson and will serve from 2019-21.
The organisation’s 15-person board comprises newly elected members voted in at Wednesday’s annual elections: Tannaz Anisi (13 Films), Scott Bedno (Myriad Pictures), Caroline Couret-Delégue (Film Seekers Limited), Clay Epstein (Film Mode Entertainment), Patrick Ewald (Epic Pictures Group), Jeffrey Greenstein (Millennium Media), Jay Joyce (Artist View Entertainment), Jeannine Tang (Participant), and Adam Wright (Voltage Pictures).
They join those serving the second year of their two-year term:...
- 11/7/2019
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
The Independent Film & Television Alliance‘s annual elections has resulted in eight new members voted to the alliance’s board of directors, the organization said Monday at the American Film Market. They join the 20-member board at the indie film and TV trade association chaired by Michael Ryan of Gfm Films. The newly elected members that will serve on the board for the 2018-2020 term: Alison Thompson (Cornerstone Films); Nat McCormick (The Exchange); Gene George (Lionsgate); Frederick Tsui (Media Asia); Pierre David (Reel One Entertainment); Anna Marsh (StudioCanal); Lloyd Kaufman (Troma Entertainment); and Alexandra Cocean (Voltage Pictures). “This board represents the true global breadth of Ifta’s Membership which has grown to 22 countries, as well as the diverse film and television programming they finance, produce, sell and distribute,” Ryan said. “The expertise each one brings to the table will be invaluable to the organization as we face the future.
- 11/5/2018
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Chair Michael Ryan continues to lead executive committee.
Cornerstone Films co-head Alison Thompson and The Exchange executive vice-president of worldwide distribution Nat McCormick are among the new intake to join the Independent Film & Television Alliance (Ifta) board, it emerged during the organisation’s trade show Afm.
The new members announced on Monday (5) following Ifta’s annual elections include: Gene George (Lionsgate), Frederick Tsui (Media Asia), Pierre David (Reel One Entertainment), Anna Marsh (StudioCanal), Lloyd Kaufman (Troma Entertainment), and Alexandra Cocean (Voltage Pictures).
The new intake will serve for the 2018-2020 term as part of Ifta’s 20-person board.
The...
Cornerstone Films co-head Alison Thompson and The Exchange executive vice-president of worldwide distribution Nat McCormick are among the new intake to join the Independent Film & Television Alliance (Ifta) board, it emerged during the organisation’s trade show Afm.
The new members announced on Monday (5) following Ifta’s annual elections include: Gene George (Lionsgate), Frederick Tsui (Media Asia), Pierre David (Reel One Entertainment), Anna Marsh (StudioCanal), Lloyd Kaufman (Troma Entertainment), and Alexandra Cocean (Voltage Pictures).
The new intake will serve for the 2018-2020 term as part of Ifta’s 20-person board.
The...
- 11/5/2018
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
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