Hong Kong Filmart: Download THR’s Day 1 Daily

In Day 1 of THR‘s Hong Kong Filmart Daily, the market sees a 25 percent increase in Hollywood attendees, Tsui Hark discusses his latest blockbuster in China and superproducer Nansun Shi discusses making smaller budget films.

U.S. Pins Asia Hopes on Filmart
The Hong Kong market sees a record number of Hollywood dealmakers looking to crack the world’s hottest film sector. “It’s essential to attend” says one insider.

Korea’s MBC Inks Island TV Deals
Serenity Media Group’s Christie Hsiao has signed a partnership with South Korea’s Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) network to make a TV series and stage musical of her novel Journey to Rainbow Island.

Mak’s Neon Makes Market Bow
Rigor Mortis director Juno Mak will unveil Sons of the Neon Night to buyers at Filmart. The $15 million crime thriller is produced by Mak’s Kudos Films and Hong Kong-based FC Movies, a member of the Shaw Brothers Group.

Click here to download Day 1 PDF.