Sk Global and Indonesia-based production entity Screenplay Bumilangit are partnering to co-finance and co-produce multiple feature films based on Indonesia’s Bumilangit cinematic universe.
Screenplay Bumilangit is a joint venture between Screenplay Films and Bumilangit Entertainment. The joint company develops, finances, and produces superhero action films from the Bumilangit cinematic universe, a set of intertwining storylines based on characters created by comic artists and which embrace and elevate Indonesian comic and pop culture
The first film in the universe was 2019 effort “Gundala,” directed by Joko Anwar, which played at the 2019 Toronto, 2020 Udine and 2020 Bucheon festivals. North America distribution is through WellGoUSA and it opened theatrically last week in Japan.
Anwar is a partner in the Screenplay Bumilangit venture and serves as the creative architect to the Bumilangit cinematic universe. Executives Winnie Lau and Michael Hogan will oversee the Bumilangit cinematic universe films on behalf of Sk Global. Bumilangit Entertainment, which...
Screenplay Bumilangit is a joint venture between Screenplay Films and Bumilangit Entertainment. The joint company develops, finances, and produces superhero action films from the Bumilangit cinematic universe, a set of intertwining storylines based on characters created by comic artists and which embrace and elevate Indonesian comic and pop culture
The first film in the universe was 2019 effort “Gundala,” directed by Joko Anwar, which played at the 2019 Toronto, 2020 Udine and 2020 Bucheon festivals. North America distribution is through WellGoUSA and it opened theatrically last week in Japan.
Anwar is a partner in the Screenplay Bumilangit venture and serves as the creative architect to the Bumilangit cinematic universe. Executives Winnie Lau and Michael Hogan will oversee the Bumilangit cinematic universe films on behalf of Sk Global. Bumilangit Entertainment, which...
- 11/20/2020
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Sk Global is teaming up with Indonesia-based production entity Screenplay Bumilangit to co-finance and co-produce a slate of films based on popular local superhero IP the Bumilangit Cinematic Universe (Bcu).
Joko Anwar, whose credits include local hits such as 2019 Bcu superhero pic Gundala, is on board as creative producer for the project and is a partner in Screenplay Bumilangit. It is launching with two initial films based on Bcu properties: Virgo and the Sparklings, with director Ody C. Harahap, which is currently filming in the Jakarta area; and Sri Asih, which will be directed by Upi and will begin filming later this November.
Screenplay Bumilangit previously struck a deal with Disney+ Hotstar to make all Bcu Films exclusively available on the Disney+ Hotstar platform in Indonesia after their theatrical releases.
Executives Winnie Lau and Michael Hogan will oversee the Bcu films on behalf of Sk Global.
Sk Global Co-CEO John Penotti said,...
Joko Anwar, whose credits include local hits such as 2019 Bcu superhero pic Gundala, is on board as creative producer for the project and is a partner in Screenplay Bumilangit. It is launching with two initial films based on Bcu properties: Virgo and the Sparklings, with director Ody C. Harahap, which is currently filming in the Jakarta area; and Sri Asih, which will be directed by Upi and will begin filming later this November.
Screenplay Bumilangit previously struck a deal with Disney+ Hotstar to make all Bcu Films exclusively available on the Disney+ Hotstar platform in Indonesia after their theatrical releases.
Executives Winnie Lau and Michael Hogan will oversee the Bcu films on behalf of Sk Global.
Sk Global Co-CEO John Penotti said,...
- 11/20/2020
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Virgo And The Sparklings, Sri Asih kick off deal.
Sk Global and Indonesia-based production company Screenplay Bumilangit will co-finance and co-produce multiple features based on Indonesia’s popular Bumilangit Cinematic Universe (Bcu).
The partnership launches with two Bcu films shooting in Indonesia this month. Virgo And The Sparklings directed by Ody C. Harahap is currently filming in the Jakarta area. Upi will direct Sri Asih and filming is set to begin later this November.
Joko Anwar, the Indonesian director behind the Bcu’s first superhero feature Gundala, is a partner in the Screenplay Bumilangit venture and serves as the creative...
Sk Global and Indonesia-based production company Screenplay Bumilangit will co-finance and co-produce multiple features based on Indonesia’s popular Bumilangit Cinematic Universe (Bcu).
The partnership launches with two Bcu films shooting in Indonesia this month. Virgo And The Sparklings directed by Ody C. Harahap is currently filming in the Jakarta area. Upi will direct Sri Asih and filming is set to begin later this November.
Joko Anwar, the Indonesian director behind the Bcu’s first superhero feature Gundala, is a partner in the Screenplay Bumilangit venture and serves as the creative...
- 11/20/2020
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Osaka Asian Film Festival is held yearly under the theme of “From Osaka to All of Asia!” We are pleased to announce the line-up of the 15th edition of Oaff.
The number of selected films is 64 in total, the highest number ever for the festival, and they include 14 World Premieres, 12 International Premieres, and 3 Asian Premieres. Films from 23 countries and regions, including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Cambodia, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Kazakhstan, Poland, France, Germany, Denmark, Portugal, Italy, the USA, Mexico and Japan, will be screened.
Opening Film
The Garden of Evening Mists
by Tom Shu-yu Lin (Malaysia) Japan Premiere
Closing Film
Kamata Prelude
by Nakagawa Ryutaro, Akiyama Mayu, Yasukawa Yuka, Watanabe Hirobumi (Japan) World Premiere
Competition
This section will present 15 films chosen from films completed on or after 1st October 2018 and unreleased in Japan. The international jurors will choose the winners of the Grand...
The number of selected films is 64 in total, the highest number ever for the festival, and they include 14 World Premieres, 12 International Premieres, and 3 Asian Premieres. Films from 23 countries and regions, including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Cambodia, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Kazakhstan, Poland, France, Germany, Denmark, Portugal, Italy, the USA, Mexico and Japan, will be screened.
Opening Film
The Garden of Evening Mists
by Tom Shu-yu Lin (Malaysia) Japan Premiere
Closing Film
Kamata Prelude
by Nakagawa Ryutaro, Akiyama Mayu, Yasukawa Yuka, Watanabe Hirobumi (Japan) World Premiere
Competition
This section will present 15 films chosen from films completed on or after 1st October 2018 and unreleased in Japan. The international jurors will choose the winners of the Grand...
- 2/8/2020
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
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