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‘Parasite’ Studio CJ ENM and Japan’s TBS Join Forces for Game Show ‘Mugen Loop’

Naman Ramachandran CJ ENM, the Korean powerhouse behind the Oscar-winning “Parasite,” and Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) are set to premiere their first co-produced unscripted series, “Mugen Loop” (“Infinite Loop”). CJ ENM is present at the ongoing Hong Kong FilMart.

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Josie Ho’s 852 Films Unveils Five New Projects; Signs Acting Deal With Iman Taheri — Filmart

852 Films, which is co-founded by singer-actress Josie Ho and producer Conroy Chan, has launched five new projects at Hong Kong’s Filmart.

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‘Journey to the West’ Animated Film Trilogy Set at Stars Collective (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran Stars Collective Film Entertainment Group is mounting an ambitious animated film trilogy based on “Journey to the West,” one of China’s four great classical novels, the company revealed on the first day of Hong Kong FilMart. The trilogy — comprising “Bajie,” “Monkey King” and “Nezha” — aims to introduce and expand Eastern mythology to global audiences, building on recent successes in the space.

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Japan’s Kadokawa Unveils Two New Asian-Focused Titles at Hong Kong FilMart (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran Japan‘s Kadokawa is set to make a splash at this year’s Hong Kong FilMart with two new titles aimed at the Asian market, both featuring stars with strong regional appeal. The first offering is the completed film adaptation of “My Love Story With Yamada-kun at Lv999,” based on the popular comic series that has sold 4.5 million copies in Japan. The property has already proven its cross-platform appeal with a successful animation series that gained high ratings on streaming platforms including Crunchyroll and Bilibili.

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Global Players Flock to FilMart as Asian Entertainment Market Transforms Into Content Powerhouse

Naman Ramachandran As Hong Kong FilMart 2025 kicks off, Asia’s premier entertainment marketplace is setting new benchmarks for regional and global industry collaboration, with expanded international participation and initiatives designed to address the evolving landscape of content creation and distribution. This year’s event will bring together over 750 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and regions, with 32 group pavilions led by governments of 23 countries and regions, according to Candas Yeung, associate director of service promotion department at the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.

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Luo Yan, D.T. Carpenter’s Aura Prods. Teams With Vidu for AI-Powered Anime Series (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran Aura Prods. has revealed a strategic partnership with Vidu, the AI-driven content creation platform from ShengShu Technology, to produce an original anime series using advanced artificial intelligence animation technology. The announcement, made during Hong Kong FilMart, details plans for a 50-episode short-form anime series slated for release across major social media platforms in 2025.

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Hong Kong Veteran Stanley Kwan Backs Rotterdam Winner Zheng Lu Xinyuan’s ‘A Stranger at My Door’

Naman Ramachandran Hong Kong veteran filmmaker Stanley Kwan Kam-pang has thrown his weight behind “A Stranger at My Door,” the sophomore fiction feature from director Zheng Lu Xinyuan. The film is selected for the Hong Kong — Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF), the project market that operates concurrently with Hong Kong FilMart.

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Autumn Sun Picks Up ‘Moonlight Madness’ Starring Don Lee and Kris Phillips

Hong Kong-based sales outfit Autumn Sun has picked up international sales on Moonlight Madness starring Korean actor Don Lee (The Roundup) in his first ever comedy role and first performance in a Chinese production.

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Talent Spotlight: Ten Filmmakers Leading The Charge For Hong Kong’s New Wave

Despite the challenges currently faced by the Hong Kong film industry, a wave of new filmmakers has emerged in recent years. Backed by government funding and the mentoring of experienced local producers and directors, these talents have seen encouraging box office results at home as well as festival play and some commercial success overseas.

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Distribution Workshop Picks Up Financial Scam Drama ‘IOU’ Starring Aaron Kwok

Distribution Workshop has picked up international rights to Chinese director Steven Zhang Zhonghua’s IOU, a comedy drama set against the background of recent illegal fundraising scams, starring Aaron Kwok.

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Studio 100 Rides Animation Wave as Hong Kong Market Takes Aim at Booming Toons

Clifford Coonan The gobsmacking success of Chinese animated feature “Ne Zha 2,” which recently topped $2 billion in China to become the first ever to break that record in a single market, has got toon-makers in Asia, well, animated… “Ne Zha 2” is now well on track to become one of the six best-performing movies of all time. These are heady days for toons in Asia. The HKIFF Industry Project Market has seen a staggering 60% jump in animation submissions versus last year — of the 48 projects in the project market, six are toon features.

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Visit Films Unveils Multiple Deals at Hong Kong FilMart (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran New York-based Visit Films has revealed multiple international deals for its diverse slate of independent films at Hong Kong FilMart, ranging from sci-fi thrillers to music documentaries. Kelly O’Sullivan and Alex Thompson’s Sundance and Rome drama “Ghostlight” has secured deals with Nikkatsu (Japan), New Cinema (Israel), Cinobo (Greece, Cyprus), Eye Film (Benelux), Fabula Films (Turkey) and Sister Distribution (Switzerland). IFC previously acquired U.S.

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Hong Kong’s FilMart Gets Animated as More Toons Join Project Market Lineup

Jamie Lang Asian animation continues to evolve and grow its profile on the global stage in both artistic and commercial terms. That is perhaps most evident at this year’s Hong Kong — Asia Film Financing Forum, where a half-dozen promising projects will be pitched to potential buyers, sellers and co-producers. A seventh animated project will also feature in this year’s Indonesian spotlight.

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Venice Winner Aditya Vikram Sengupta Produces Hong Kong’s HAF-Selected Indian Satirical Comedy-Drama ‘Republic of Mahalaxmi Apartment’

Naman Ramachandran First-time feature director Niladri Mukherjee’s “Republic of Mahalaxmi Apartment,” a satirical drama about corruption and suppression of dissent in an Indian housing society, has been selected for the Hong Kong — Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF), the project market that operates concurrently with Hong Kong FilMart. The Hindi-language project, produced by Aditya Vikram Sengupta and Priyankar Patra of For Films, is seeking funds and co-producers to complete its $216,000 budget.

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