What Happened
The weekend of July 10-12 saw significant developments in the global film scene. In South Korea, Disney's live-action reimagining of "Moana" captured the top spot at the box office, generating $3 million from 403,931 admissions and securing a 36.53% share of the weekend market.
Meanwhile, in China, the sports comedy "Kung Fu Soccer" dominated the mainland box office, scoring a massive opening of RMB500.3 million ($73.6 million) in just two days of release. Written and directed by Stephen Chow, the film marks his return to the sports comedy genre.
Tributes and Remembrances
The film and TV community is mourning the loss of Sam Neill, who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. Karl Urban, a fellow Kiwi, remembered Neill as an "inspiration" and a trailblazer for his countrymen.
New Productions
Production has begun on "Hunt: We Need to Talk About James," a feature-length documentary about the life of legendary Formula 1 driver James Hunt. The film is being produced by Deep Fusion, a production house and tech specialist.
Natalia Solórzano Vásquez's upcoming hybrid documentary, "Spells to Revive a Witch," has found new partners in Spain's Testaferro and Uruguay's Guay Films. The film is produced by Costa Rica's Sputnik Films and is headed to the Costa Rica Media Market.
Key Facts
- What: New releases, tributes, production announcements
- Where: South Korea, China, Costa Rica
- Impact: Significant developments in the global film scene
Key Numbers
- $3 million: The amount generated by "Moana" at the South Korean box office
- 403,931: The number of admissions for "Moana" in South Korea
- 36.53%: The share of the weekend market secured by "Moana" in South Korea
- RMB500.3 million: The opening weekend box office total for "Kung Fu Soccer" in China
- $73.6 million: The equivalent value of the "Kung Fu Soccer" opening weekend box office total in USD
What to Watch
The global film scene will continue to evolve with new releases, tributes, and production announcements. Keep an eye out for the upcoming documentary on James Hunt and the hybrid documentary "Spells to Revive a Witch."
What Happened
The weekend of July 10-12 saw significant developments in the global film scene. In South Korea, Disney's live-action reimagining of "Moana" captured the top spot at the box office, generating $3 million from 403,931 admissions and securing a 36.53% share of the weekend market.
Meanwhile, in China, the sports comedy "Kung Fu Soccer" dominated the mainland box office, scoring a massive opening of RMB500.3 million ($73.6 million) in just two days of release. Written and directed by Stephen Chow, the film marks his return to the sports comedy genre.
Tributes and Remembrances
The film and TV community is mourning the loss of Sam Neill, who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. Karl Urban, a fellow Kiwi, remembered Neill as an "inspiration" and a trailblazer for his countrymen.
New Productions
Production has begun on "Hunt: We Need to Talk About James," a feature-length documentary about the life of legendary Formula 1 driver James Hunt. The film is being produced by Deep Fusion, a production house and tech specialist.
Natalia Solórzano Vásquez's upcoming hybrid documentary, "Spells to Revive a Witch," has found new partners in Spain's Testaferro and Uruguay's Guay Films. The film is produced by Costa Rica's Sputnik Films and is headed to the Costa Rica Media Market.
Key Facts
- What: New releases, tributes, production announcements
- Where: South Korea, China, Costa Rica
- Impact: Significant developments in the global film scene
Key Numbers
- $3 million: The amount generated by "Moana" at the South Korean box office
- 403,931: The number of admissions for "Moana" in South Korea
- 36.53%: The share of the weekend market secured by "Moana" in South Korea
- RMB500.3 million: The opening weekend box office total for "Kung Fu Soccer" in China
- $73.6 million: The equivalent value of the "Kung Fu Soccer" opening weekend box office total in USD
What to Watch
The global film scene will continue to evolve with new releases, tributes, and production announcements. Keep an eye out for the upcoming documentary on James Hunt and the hybrid documentary "Spells to Revive a Witch."