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Kani Releasing Picks Up Five Classic Hong Kong Pics for North American Screens
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Kani Releasing Picks Up Five Classic Hong Kong Pics for North American Screens

https://variety.com/2026/film/news/kani-releasing-classic-hong-kong-pics-north-america-1236691917/
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  • Kani Releasing will roll out five classic Hong Kong films in North America, spotlighting social themes from the 1980s and early 1990s.
  • The slate is led by 'Cageman' (1992), directed by Jacob Cheung, about the lives of Hong Kong’s marginalized cagemen.
  • The film examines poverty and social tensions beneath Hong Kong’s economic boom.
  • Other titles include Johnnie To’s early work and films from Allen Fong and Lawrence Ah Mon.
  • The deal was announced at Hong Kong Filmart, signaling a strategic North American distribution push.
  • The project underscores a broader trend of cross-border collaboration and global content strategies in Hong Kong cinema.
  • Kani Releasing aims to blend classic storytelling with contemporary access for North American viewers.
  • The catalog highlights socially engaged filmmaking that defined late 20th-century Hong Kong cinema.
  • The deal includes acclaimed titles that won Hong Kong Film Awards and festival accolades.
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Jericho Rosales, Jasmine Curtis-Smith Head Gushcloud Philippines’ Creator-Driven Slate at FilMart (EXCLUSIVE)
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Jericho Rosales, Jasmine Curtis-Smith Head Gushcloud Philippines’ Creator-Driven Slate at FilMart (EXCLUSIVE)

https://variety.com/2026/film/markets-festivals/jericho-rosales-jasmine-curtis-smith-gushcloud-filmart-slate-1236689835/
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  • Jericho Rosales and Jasmine Curtis-Smith lead Gushcloud Philippines' FilMart slate at Hong Kong FilMart.
  • The slate spans elevated folk horror, myth-inspired culinary horror, and a prestige drama.
  • Lihim Na Luha, 'Secret Cries,' is highlighted as the flagship feature in development.
  • Gushcloud positions itself as a creator-centric company leveraging AI and data-driven insights.
  • Gushcloud will schedule pitch meetings across FilMart for its broader slate.
  • FilMart pavilion emphasizes four featured projects anchored in Asian-led storytelling.
  • Gushcloud serves as development lead, co-producer, and executive producer on the slate.
  • The slate features a travel, culture, and beauty series 'The Beauty Revolution' as its nonfiction entry.
  • Key creators and executives discussed long-term partnerships to empower Asian storytelling globally.
  • The slate spans scripted and nonfiction formats with international sales aims at FilMart.
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Thailand’s Chada makes Filmart debut with genre slate including ‘The De4d Echoes’
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Thailand’s Chada makes Filmart debut with genre slate including ‘The De4d Echoes’

https://www.screendaily.com/news/thailands-chada-makes-filmart-debut-with-genre-slate-including-the-de4d-echoes/5214822.article
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  • Chada Entertainment debuts at Filmart with a four-title slate from Thailand and Taiwan, led by The De4d Echoes.
  • The De4d Echoes is a cross-border anthology from Thailand and Malaysia exploring karma and retribution.
  • Behind The Screens marks the Thai remake of Perfect Strangers, reimagined as a psychological drama.
  • Two Taiwanese titles accompany the slate: Oh My Ghost! Oh My God! and Suffocation.
  • Chada Entertainment is Bangkok-based and aims to bring Southeast Asian stories to global audiences.
  • Kuek Shee Heng leads production and financing for Chada; Pornpimol Kuek handles international sales and distribution.
  • Filmart 2026 serves as the platform for Chada to showcase Southeast Asian cinema to buyers.
  • The De4d Echoes combines two stories from each country, linked by karma and retribution.
  • The slate includes a Thai remake of a 2016 Italian film, signaling cross-cultural collaboration.
  • Chada’s slate features a horror-comedy and a single-shot horror film produced for Taiwan and Thailand markets.
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Mirror’s Lokman Yeung, Alton Wong and Error’s Dee Ho to Lead Hong Kong Remake of Nippon TV’s ‘Life’s Punchline’ for ViuTV (EXCLUSIVE)
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Mirror’s Lokman Yeung, Alton Wong and Error’s Dee Ho to Lead Hong Kong Remake of Nippon TV’s ‘Life’s Punchline’ for ViuTV (EXCLUSIVE)

https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/mirror-lokman-yeung-lifes-punchline-hong-kong-remake-1236687675/
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  • Nippon TV and MakerVille will produce a Cantonese remake of Life's Punchline for ViuTV in Hong Kong.
  • The project will run 10 episodes, each about 45 minutes long, as a Hong Kong adaptation.
  • Mirror frontman Lokman Yeung leads the cast, with Alton Wong and Dee Ho from Error in supporting roles.
  • The remake will be produced with execution by Lorraine Ho and script duties led by Loong Man Hong.
  • Nippon TV holds the IP rights and aims to expand its international remakes through MakerVille.
  • The cast includes two leading women for the parallel storyline, played by Hanna Chan and Vanora Hui.
  • FilMart served as the venue for the announcement, highlighting international remakes in Asia.
  • The original Life's Punchline centers on a comedy trio, with a 10-episode Japanese version released in 2021.
  • MakerVille’s involvement signals local production support and regional distribution ambitions.
  • The executive producer Lorraine Ho has a long track record in film and TV outside Hong Kong.
  • Loong Man Hong, a celebrated screenwriter, will lead the show's script development.
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Indonesian Horror Franchise Finale ‘Danur: The Last Chapter’ Lands at EST N8 for Worldwide Sales (EXCLUSIVE)
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Indonesian Horror Franchise Finale ‘Danur: The Last Chapter’ Lands at EST N8 for Worldwide Sales (EXCLUSIVE)

https://variety.com/2026/film/news/indonesian-horror-finale-danur-est-n8-sales-1236690897/
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  • EST N8 has acquired worldwide sales rights to 'Danur: The Last Chapter' for the Indonesian horror finale.
  • The film is being shopped to international buyers at Hong Kong FilMart with a local release planned later in the month.
  • Franchise director Awi Suryadi returns to helm the concluding chapter.
  • Prilly Latuconsina reprises the lead role, joined by Zee Asadel, Dito Darmawan and Anya Zen.
  • EST N8 is expanding its slate with projects like 'Hidden Letters' and 'K-Pops!' alongside 'Danur' sales.
  • MD Pictures is one of Indonesia's largest content producers with a library of over 200 films.
  • The film centers on Risa Saraswati, who can see and speak with ghosts, facing a new threat to her sister.
  • The deal was brokered by Shi and Cathy Ni of EST N8.
  • Sophie Shi called the 'Danur' finale a defining horror franchise moment with a powerful ending.
  • Hong Kong FilMart serves as the venue for international sales discussions.
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Taiwan Rolls Out Film, TV Projects at Hong Kong FilMart as Its Creative Content Agency Courts Global Partners
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Taiwan Rolls Out Film, TV Projects at Hong Kong FilMart as Its Creative Content Agency Courts Global Partners

https://variety.com/2026/film/markets-festivals/taiwan-film-tv-projects-hong-kong-filmart-1236686315/
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  • Taiwan debuts a lineup of film and TV projects at Hong Kong FilMart led by TAICCA to attract global partners.
  • TAICCA highlights international co-productions and global distribution as Taiwan’s market strategy at FilMart.
  • The Taiwan Pavilion at FilMart features 106 companies and 242 titles showcasing diverse genres.
  • Taiwan Spotlight includes exclusive first-look materials for two headline projects.
  • TAICCA frames CCDP and TICP 2.0 as investor-driven tools for projects.
  • TAICCA chair emphasizes market as a starting point for international engagement.
  • Taiwan’s 'Mama Mia Let Me Go!' leads in-development at IDP program.
  • FilMart showcases Taiwan’s first single-shot horror film 'Suffocation'.
  • Taiwan presents cross-border content strategies explored at FilMart Forum.
  • TAICCA aims to boost international recognition through festival selections.
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Malaysia’s Abnormal Studios Launches International Sales Arm at Hong Kong FilMart With Wong Ka Kui Documentary (EXCLUSIVE)
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Malaysia’s Abnormal Studios Launches International Sales Arm at Hong Kong FilMart With Wong Ka Kui Documentary (EXCLUSIVE)

https://variety.com/2026/film/news/malaysia-abnormal-studios-sales-arm-hong-kong-filmart-wong-ka-kui-documentary-1236690959/
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  • Thailand’s M Studio unveils God Skin and other high-octane action and horror titles at Hong Kong FilMart, signaling a robust expansion into regional genre cinema.
  • God Skin tops M Studio’s FilMart slate, with a Bangkok-set, high-energy premise that underlines Thailand’s push into international genre markets.
  • FilMart showcases also include Exchange and a horror-mystery lineup, expanding M Studio’s catalog beyond God Skin.
  • I t I s an exclusive report that aligns M Studio’s FilMart presence with a broader Southeast Asian genre economy expanding into streaming and regional markets.
  • The FilMart lineup reveals a broader Southeast Asian horror and action tilt, echoing industry interest in genre titles with cross-border appeal.
  • Mockingbird Pictures uses FilMart to spotlight Southeast Asian horror and drama with Vietnamese titles like Meet Me at the Eclipse.
  • Mockingbird emphasizes Southeast Asia as a rising hub for horror storytelling with global reach, aided by its international sales push to platforms like Netflix.
  • Mockingbird’s international sales expansion includes placing Vietnamese and Southeast Asian content on global streaming platforms, notably Netflix.
  • Southeast Asian horror titles feature prominently in Mockingbird’s FilMart slate, including Rocky Soraya’s Mata Batin and the Doll series.
  • The FilMart lineup also features Vietnamese romance and drama, including titles like The Chosen One and Meet Me at the Eclipse, signaling diversity beyond horror.
  • Abnormal Studios remains a Westec Media Limited subsidiary with regional reach, handling hundreds of titles across Asia-Pacific and beyond, reinforcing its regional distribution footprint.
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K-Pop Martial Arts Thriller ‘Belladonna’ Sets Taekwondo World Champion Taemi for English-Language Debut (EXCLUSIVE)
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K-Pop Martial Arts Thriller ‘Belladonna’ Sets Taekwondo World Champion Taemi for English-Language Debut (EXCLUSIVE)

https://variety.com/2026/film/news/kpop-martial-arts-thriller-belladonna-taekwondo-star-taemi-1236689866/
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  • Taemi is set to headline Belladonna, an English‑language martial arts thriller unveiled at FilMart 2026.
  • Taemi will lead in Belladonna, marking her English‑language debut as an actor.
  • JK Yoon directs and co‑produces from his screenplay via JK Film under the CJ ENM banner.
  • Taemi, a former world taekwondo champion, has screen credits including The Kick and Healer.
  • The film centers on a contract killer who disappears and builds a new life in Seoul before danger returns.
  • Belladonna features a K‑pop soundtrack crafted by producers with ties to Blackpink and BTS work.
  • An Chang-bum of K-Tigers is on board as co‑producer with JK Yoon.
  • Mike Leeder of Red Packet Media is also attached as a producer.
  • Taemi views Belladonna as a vehicle to showcase Korean martial arts cinema to a global audience.
  • Belladonna aims to begin filming in the summer with Taemi headlining the project.
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‘Furious Attack’ Tops Film Slate Packed With Action, Fantasy and Docs From Reliance Media Entertainment at Hong Kong FilMart (EXCLUSIVE)
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‘Furious Attack’ Tops Film Slate Packed With Action, Fantasy and Docs From Reliance Media Entertainment at Hong Kong FilMart (EXCLUSIVE)

https://variety.com/2026/film/markets-festivals/furious-attack-reliance-media-entertainment-1236690763/
Variety.com
  • Reliance Media Entertainment opened FilMart with Furious Attack headlining a varied action, fantasy and documentary slate for international markets.
  • The slate also features The Butcher’s Blade, a Song Dynasty period crime drama, expanding the company’s genre reach.
  • Reliance previews genre titles Iceman and Iceman: Time Traveler as part of its library slate for broader markets.
  • Crazy Celeb Social, an English-language reality series, will stream on Amazon Prime this month as part of the push into TV.
  • Reliance emphasizes a cross-genre slate, including documentaries like The Hump and Kungfu Stuntmen: Never Say No!, to showcase historical and cultural storytelling.
  • The FilMart presentation signals Reliance’s expansion into international markets with library titles like The Grey Men.
  • Hong Kong FilMart marks a broad push into internationally marketable genre storytelling for Reliance Media Entertainment.
  • Duo of stars, Andy On and Philip Ng, headline Furious Attack.
  • FilMart slate includes The Hump and Kungfu Stuntmen as part of Reliance’s documentary focus.
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Supernatural Horror, Cross-Cultural Drama Among Five Filipino Titles Go Asia Brings to FilMart 2026 (EXCLUSIVE)
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Supernatural Horror, Cross-Cultural Drama Among Five Filipino Titles Go Asia Brings to FilMart 2026 (EXCLUSIVE)

https://variety.com/2026/film/markets-festivals/supernatural-horror-go-asia-filipino-titles-filmart-1236690759/
Variety.com
  • Go Asia Entertainment Philippines presented a five-title slate at Hong Kong FilMart 2026 to expand Philippine cinema internationally.
  • The slate includes supernatural horror and cross-cultural drama, aiming to diversify beyond conventional Filipino genres.
  • Projects featured include 'Kono Basho' and the drama set in Japan amid the 2011 earthquake recovery.
  • Other titles include 'The Red Dress' and 'Andoy,' exploring supernatural and thriller themes.
  • The slate also features 'Manipula' (Deceit) about dissociative identity disorder and justice-seeking.
  • Go Asia's lineup includes 'He's Dating a Boldstar,' a risqué comedy about a hotel employee.
  • The slate also features 'Andoy' by Wonderlast Films and 'Kono Basho' by Project 8 Projects.
  • FilMart coverage also notes related industry developments and confirms market context for Filipino titles.
  • The FilMart showcase underscores Go Asia’s strategy to diversify Philippine cinema for international buyers.
  • The event situates Philippine titles within a broader international market, aiming to broaden global exposure.
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