Let's begin by talking about the numbers of the Far East Film Festival 26. This year the Feff community will be able to watch 75 films from 11 countries. More precisely, 15 world premieres (including those of restored classics), 24 international premieres, 19 European premieres and 13 Italian premieres. Expected in Udine from 24 April to 2 May, in the historic headquarters of the Teatro Nuovo and in the spaces of the Visionario, the Far East Film Festival 26 will give life to a 9-day long full immersion and it will colour the heart of the city with Asia (there are over 100 thematic events scheduled). A real feast of cinema.
The Opening Night on Wednesday 24 April will travel between China and South Korea with two international premieres. The task of opening the curtain will fall to “Yolo”, the blockbuster that bears the signature of famous comedy star Jia Ling (here in the double role of director and protagonist). It is...
The Opening Night on Wednesday 24 April will travel between China and South Korea with two international premieres. The task of opening the curtain will fall to “Yolo”, the blockbuster that bears the signature of famous comedy star Jia Ling (here in the double role of director and protagonist). It is...
- 3/27/2024
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
Amazon Prime Video has announced its first slate of Southeast Asian local-language originals, including a trio of situational comedy improv shows, Comedy Island, across Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines, and projects from local talents including Joko Anwar, Kamila Andini and Banjong Pisanthanakun.
The trio of comedy shows – Comedy Island: Indonesia, Comedy Island: Thailand and Comedy Island: Philippines – all involve famous comedians and other celebrities being stranded on a paradise island and are expected to start streaming in 2023.
In Thailand, the comedians must escape from a mysterious scientist who is trying to reprogram them; in Indonesia, they’re forced to take part in bizarre, role-playing games to amuse the local inhabitants; and in the Philippines, they’re trapped on a lost island that has reappeared and are competing for a life-changing prize. Indonesia’s Base Entertainment is producing the Indonesian and Filipino versions, while Liminal Productions is producing the Thai version.
The trio of comedy shows – Comedy Island: Indonesia, Comedy Island: Thailand and Comedy Island: Philippines – all involve famous comedians and other celebrities being stranded on a paradise island and are expected to start streaming in 2023.
In Thailand, the comedians must escape from a mysterious scientist who is trying to reprogram them; in Indonesia, they’re forced to take part in bizarre, role-playing games to amuse the local inhabitants; and in the Philippines, they’re trapped on a lost island that has reappeared and are competing for a life-changing prize. Indonesia’s Base Entertainment is producing the Indonesian and Filipino versions, while Liminal Productions is producing the Thai version.
- 8/1/2022
- by Liz Shackleton
- Deadline Film + TV
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Amazon launched localized versions of its Prime Video service on Monday in key Southeast Asian markets — Indonesia, Thailand and The Philippines. The tech giant boosted its subscriber push in the three markets by simultaneously unveiling slates of localized originals for each territory, as well as discounted introductory Amazon Prime membership offerings.
Amazon Prime Video launched in Southeast Asia in 2016, but the versions of the service available in the region have never featured the local-language interfaces, subtitling and original content offerings that are common in more developed markets.
That changes Monday in Southeast Asia’s three biggest markets, where Amazon Prime is relaunching with seven-day free trials, followed by special discounts that will last until the end of the year — 59,000 Indonesian rupiah (3.98), 149 Thai baht (4.10) and 149 Philippine pesos (2.69).
Amazon said its first Southeast Asian shows will be localized versions of its situational comedy improv format,...
Amazon launched localized versions of its Prime Video service on Monday in key Southeast Asian markets — Indonesia, Thailand and The Philippines. The tech giant boosted its subscriber push in the three markets by simultaneously unveiling slates of localized originals for each territory, as well as discounted introductory Amazon Prime membership offerings.
Amazon Prime Video launched in Southeast Asia in 2016, but the versions of the service available in the region have never featured the local-language interfaces, subtitling and original content offerings that are common in more developed markets.
That changes Monday in Southeast Asia’s three biggest markets, where Amazon Prime is relaunching with seven-day free trials, followed by special discounts that will last until the end of the year — 59,000 Indonesian rupiah (3.98), 149 Thai baht (4.10) and 149 Philippine pesos (2.69).
Amazon said its first Southeast Asian shows will be localized versions of its situational comedy improv format,...
- 8/1/2022
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
One of the greatest exploits in thehHorror genre over the last few years has been the explosion of talent and quality emerging from Indonesian directors getting their films out to a wider audience. The likes of Timo Tjahjanto, Kimo Stamboel, Rizal Mantovani, and Awi Suryadi, among others, have provided local and international success on an unparalleled level. None of that would be possible, though, if not for director Joko Anwar’s celebrated launch of the movement in his spectacular remake of “Satan’s Slaves.”
After their mother comes down with a mysterious illness, a family including the Father (Bront Palarae), and his kids Rini (Tara Basro), Tony, (Endy Arfian) Bondi (Nasar Annuz), and Ian (M. Adhiyat) try to get by in life despite the strain it puts on the family. Once she finally passes away, the family pays their respects and tries to move on but finds themselves continually haunted...
After their mother comes down with a mysterious illness, a family including the Father (Bront Palarae), and his kids Rini (Tara Basro), Tony, (Endy Arfian) Bondi (Nasar Annuz), and Ian (M. Adhiyat) try to get by in life despite the strain it puts on the family. Once she finally passes away, the family pays their respects and tries to move on but finds themselves continually haunted...
- 6/19/2022
- by Don Anelli
- AsianMoviePulse
Filled with plenty of high-quality and impressive works throughout the year, Asian countries produced a sparkling amount of Horror content for 2019. Indonesia took massive steps forward with a variety of productions that showed that a lot of impressive filmmaking talent was residing in the country. South Korea continued their impressive run of masterclass filmmaking that show they are capable of making spectacle on par with the best US blockbusters.
By contrast, the grittiness and less refined if no less impressive works coming from India and the Philippines also surprised as those stand out for their different nature. With the schlocky, over-the-top nature of Japanese entries rounding out the list, the year produced many notable and noteworthy genre efforts.
Without further ado, and with a focus on diversity, here are the best horror/exploitation films of 2019, in reverse order. Some films may have premiered in 2018, but since they mostly circulated in 2019, we decided to include them.
By contrast, the grittiness and less refined if no less impressive works coming from India and the Philippines also surprised as those stand out for their different nature. With the schlocky, over-the-top nature of Japanese entries rounding out the list, the year produced many notable and noteworthy genre efforts.
Without further ado, and with a focus on diversity, here are the best horror/exploitation films of 2019, in reverse order. Some films may have premiered in 2018, but since they mostly circulated in 2019, we decided to include them.
- 5/2/2021
- by AMP Group
- AsianMoviePulse
Over the last decade, Asian horror cinema has become a major cultural export that has breached the international markets, as more exposure than ever before has shown off the immense talent making genre films over the years. Getting a chance to see the work of many different individuals in this part of the world has highlighted the work of Yeon Sang-ho, Joko Anwar, Kimo Stamboel, Timo Tjahjanto and Yoshihiro Nishimura, to name just a few, from out of the shadows of their home countries to the world at large.
Several trends emerged throughout the decade as time rolled on. The first is the South Korean onslaught of talent that emerged where the country ascended to the top of the genre market, and international acclaim and awards followed. They proved time and again that they were developing a core of talented and creative technicians that churned out some of the most...
Several trends emerged throughout the decade as time rolled on. The first is the South Korean onslaught of talent that emerged where the country ascended to the top of the genre market, and international acclaim and awards followed. They proved time and again that they were developing a core of talented and creative technicians that churned out some of the most...
- 2/2/2021
- by AMP Group
- AsianMoviePulse
Riri Riza was born in 1970 in Ujung Pandang. Graduated in 1993 from the Jakarta Arts Institute, his final film project, Sonata Kampung Bata won third place in the 1994 Oberhausen short film festival. Starting to work for television, he directed his first feature film, Kuldesak, together with Mira Lesmana, Nan Triveni Achnas and Rizal Mantovani in 1998. He’s currently one of the most important Indonesian film directors. “Emma” is his latest film.
On the occasion of the screening of his film in Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema, we talk to him about the film, Indonesian cinema, his career, music, cinema, and many other topics.
Your films have screened all around the world, netting awards from many festivals. How difficult it was to reach this point, and are you proud of your achievements until now? What are your plans for the future?
The films I did were all released in Indonesia first.
On the occasion of the screening of his film in Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema, we talk to him about the film, Indonesian cinema, his career, music, cinema, and many other topics.
Your films have screened all around the world, netting awards from many festivals. How difficult it was to reach this point, and are you proud of your achievements until now? What are your plans for the future?
The films I did were all released in Indonesia first.
- 2/2/2020
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
After the success of the previous entry, prolific genre director Rizal Mantovani and star Sandrinne Michelle returned less than a year later with the rest of the adapted brothers and sisters to continue the saga in a new sequel effort. Expanding on the legend of the vengeful vampire ghost Kuntilanak that was incorporated in the first effort with hints of fairy-tale elements including “Hansel and Gretel” and other children’s stories, this new sequel wasn’t as big a hit as expected, but still offers some worthwhile elements.
Following their escape from the ghost, Kresna (Andryan Bima), Miko (Ali Fikry), Panji (Adiu Fahrezi) and Ambar (Ciara Nadine Brosnan) try to put their past behind them as they stay with Dinda (Sandrinna Michelle), their older sister. When she receives news that her biological mother named Karmilla (Karina Suwandhi) has contacted her and wants to meet up, against her aunt’s wishes...
Following their escape from the ghost, Kresna (Andryan Bima), Miko (Ali Fikry), Panji (Adiu Fahrezi) and Ambar (Ciara Nadine Brosnan) try to put their past behind them as they stay with Dinda (Sandrinna Michelle), their older sister. When she receives news that her biological mother named Karmilla (Karina Suwandhi) has contacted her and wants to meet up, against her aunt’s wishes...
- 12/12/2019
- by Don Anelli
- AsianMoviePulse
Ah, Phuket. One of the prime tourist destinations in all of south east Asia. You want to experience the beauty of Thailand without the madness of Bangkok? Phuket is where you go. And apparently this is true in Indonesia as well as in the rest of the world, but the young stars of Rizal Mantovani's Air Terjun Pengantin Phuket (aka Bride Waterfall: Phuket) find something other than what they expected when they arrived. Yes, there are beautiful beaches to necessitate the wearing of bikinis but there is also rather a lot of black magic.Indonesia's Maxima Pictures produces some of the higher end genre pictures in the region and this one features their typical blend of decently good production value employed in the service of showing...
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- 1/11/2013
- Screen Anarchy
Ah, Phuket. One of the prime tourist destinations in all of south east Asia. You want to experience the beauty of Thailand without the madness of Bangkok? Phuket is where you go. And apparently this is true in Indonesia as well as in the rest of the world, but the young stars of Rizal Mantovani's Air Terjun Pengantin Phuket (aka Bride Waterfall: Phuket) find something other than what they expected when they arrived. Yes, there are beautiful beaches to necessitate the wearing of bikinis but there is also rather a lot of black magic.Indonesia's Maxima Pictures produces some of the higher end genre pictures in the region and this one features their typical blend of decently good production value employed in the service of showing...
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- 1/11/2013
- Screen Anarchy
Arrrgggghhhhh! It's 'Jenglot Pantai Selatan'! Ok, so unless your Indonesian is up to scratch that title probably won't put too much fear into you. But let's try its English-language counterpart 'Beach Creature'! Yes, Rizal Mantovani's new creature beachure feature has got itself a new trailer, and it defintely gives off the 'Piranha 3D'-vibe. Temmy Rahadi, Debby Ayu, Wichita Satari, Framly Nainggolan, Febriyanie Ferdzilla and Zidni Adam and star as creature fodder. Check out a few choice and titilating stills featuring a host of sexy young bikini clad hotties below....
- 2/2/2011
- Horror Asylum
What Indonesian horror movie makers more than often lack in budget they usually make up for with sheer enthusiasm, or in the case of one of the latest fright flicks to come out of the country, an irresistibly cheesy premise. Enter stage left the latest creation from long time fright movie director Rizal Mantovani….Beach Creature. With a plot revolving around a mysterious creature munching its way through nubile, Bikini clad 20 something’s on a beach, its perhaps safe to say someone’s been watching the ‘Piranha’ remake Recently? Similarities aside, it looks like Mantovani has done a great job at replicating the (breasts count) enjoyably fun, tongue in cheek approach to a monster movie. Beach Creature opens mid Feb. Check out a trailer on the films official site. Synopsis: Randy, Temmi, Denisa, and Josh are expecting to enjoy their holiday fun on exclusive beach. Virgin Beach. Newly bought by a young,...
- 2/2/2011
- 24framespersecond.net
For the second time in as many months, London’s Leicester Square is the place to be for UK horror fans as the GoreZone International Film Festival returns to the Prince Charles Cinema on October 2nd and 3rd. Featuring not only bevy of blood-soaked movies and guests but also GoreZone Magazine’s first ever awards ceremony, can you afford to miss it?
Check out the full press release:
Roll up, roll up! The third annual GoreZone International Film Festival is hittin’ London on October 2nd and 3rd at the prestigious Prince Charles Cinema on Leicester Square. 13 film premieres, 2 days, no chance for survival!
Hosted by the ever delectable Emily Booth (Evil Aliens) and Christa Campbell (Hyenas), this year’s festival will be covered for broadcast on Lava TV (U.K.) and The Fusion Network (U.S.A.).
This year will also feature our first live awards ceremony with the results,...
Check out the full press release:
Roll up, roll up! The third annual GoreZone International Film Festival is hittin’ London on October 2nd and 3rd at the prestigious Prince Charles Cinema on Leicester Square. 13 film premieres, 2 days, no chance for survival!
Hosted by the ever delectable Emily Booth (Evil Aliens) and Christa Campbell (Hyenas), this year’s festival will be covered for broadcast on Lava TV (U.K.) and The Fusion Network (U.S.A.).
This year will also feature our first live awards ceremony with the results,...
- 9/15/2010
- by Pestilence
- DreadCentral.com
Platinum Dunes, Michael Bay's genre banner at Radar Pictures, has struck a deal with Indonesian filmmakers Jose Poernomo and Rizal Mantovani to direct the thriller The Well, with Mark L. Smith set to pen the screenplay. The project centers on a group of recent college graduates who go hunting for an ancient mystical treasure while backpacking through the dark rivers of Indonesia, only to uncover dangerous supernatural phenomena.
- 10/1/2002
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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