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NEWS: Huayi Tencent Invests in First Korean Space Sci-Fi ‘The Victory’1 min read

31 May 2019 < 1 min read

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NEWS: Huayi Tencent Invests in First Korean Space Sci-Fi ‘The Victory’1 min read

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Huayi Tencent Entertainment has invested a total of $4.2 million in “The Victory,” South Korea’s first space sci fi film mainly backed by Korean company Merry Christmas. The investment gives Huayi Tencent Entertainment an ownership position in the film and distribution rights in mainland China.

China and South Korea have had frosty political relations for the past three years and the import of Korean films into China has dried up. In its recently published annual report Huayi Tencent said: “We are of the view that the situation may gradually improve.”

“The Victory” is to be directed by Jo Sung-hee (“A Werewolf Boy”) and star Kim Tae-ri (“The Handmaiden”) and Song Joong-ki (“The Battleship Island”). Production begins next month with an anticipated release in 2020.

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Photo Credit: Vincent Yu/Variety

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