Leading Top-Tier Korean Actress Son Ye-jin Of MS Team, Wholly-Owned By Spackman Entertainment Group’s Associated Company Spackman Media Group, Stars In Crime Thriller NEGOTIATION, To Be Released On 19 September 2018

August 24, 2018 - 00:37
Leading Top-Tier Korean Actress Son Ye-jin Of MS Team, Wholly-Owned By Spackman Entertainment Group’s Associated Company Spackman Media Group, Stars In Crime Thriller NEGOTIATION, To Be Released On 19 September 2018

  • Korean megastar, Son Ye-jin, managed by the Group'sassociated company, Spackman Media Group, headlines alongside Hyun Bin in NEGOTIATION, a crime thriller to be released in Korea on 19 September 2018 

 

SINGAPORE - MediaOutReach - 24 August 2018 Spackman Entertainment GroupLimited ("Spackman Entertainment Group" or the "Company" andtogether with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), one of Korea's leadingentertainment production groups founded by financier Charles Spackman, wishesto announce that leading top-tier actress Son Ye-jin ofMS Team Entertainment Co., Ltd. ("MSTeam"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group's associated company, SpackmanMedia Group Limited ("Spackman MediaGroup"), stars in upcoming crime thriller film, NEGOTIATION, scheduled to be released in Korea on 19 September2018.

 

Directed by Lee Jong-seok and written by Choi Sung-hyun, NEGOTIATION revolves around a crisis negotiatorfrom the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency played by        Son Ye-jin and a criminal (Hyun Bin) whokidnaps the crisis negotiator's superior. NEGOTIATIONis distributed by CJ Entertainment.

 

Mr. Richard Lee, Interim Chief Executive Officer & ExecutiveDirector of Spackman Entertainment Group, said, "We're excited about SonYe-jin's upcoming film as she continues to secure highly coveted roles afterher latest hit drama SOMETHING IN THERAIN and record-breaking melodrama film BEWITH YOU this year. Son Ye-jin is represented by MS Team of Spackman MediaGroup, which is one of the largest talent management agencies in Korea. Webelieve that the talent management platform of Spackman Media Group allows usto participate in top quality content projects that were previously impossibleto gain access into. We will continue to pursue unique opportunities to collaboratewith Spackman Media Group."

 

Trailer on NEGOTIATION can be viewed on the Group's website https://www.spackmanentertainmentgroup.com/home.html.

 

AboutSpackman Entertainment Group Limited

 

Spackman Entertainment Group Limited ("SEGL" or the "Company"),and together with its subsidiaries, (the "Group"),one of Korea's leading entertainment production groups founded by investmentveteran, Mr. Charles Spackman, is primarily engaged in the independentdevelopment, production, presentation, and financing of theatrical motionpictures in Korea. In order to diversify our revenue streams, in the second half of 2018, we will to expand ourbusiness portfolio to include the production of Koreantelevision dramas. In addition to our content business, we also make investmentsinto entertainment companies and film funds that can financially andstrategically complement our existing core operations. SEGL is listed on theCatalist of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited under the ticker40E.

 

SEGL's Zip Cinema Co., Ltd. ("ZipCinema") is one of the most recognised film production labels in Korea andhas originated and produced some of Korea's most commercially successfultheatrical films, consecutively producing 8 profitable movies since 2009representing an industry leading track record. Recent theatrical releases ofZip Cinema's motion pictures include some of Korea's highest grossing andaward-winning films such as MASTER(2016), THE PRIESTS (2015), COLD EYES (2013), and ALL ABOUT MY WIFE (2012). For moreinformation on Zip Cinema, do visit https://zipcine.com   

 

SEGL also owns Novus Mediacorp Co., Ltd. ("Novus Mediacorp"), an investor, presenter, and/or ancillarydistributor for a total of 76 films (53 Korean and 23 foreign) including SECRETLY, GREATLY, which was one of thebiggest box office hits of 2013 starring Kim Soo-hyun of MY LOVE FROM THE STARS fame, as well as FRIEND 2: THE GREAT LEGACY. In 2012, Novus Mediacorp was also theancillary distributor of ALL ABOUT MYWIFE, a top-grossing romantic comedy produced by Zip Cinema. In 2018, THE OUTLAWS, co-presented by NovusMediacorp broke the all-time highest Video On Demand ("VOD") sales records in Korea. Novus Mediacorp is currently in theprocess of seeking a listing on the Singapore Stock Exchange. For moreinformation on Novus Mediacorp, do visit https://novusmediacorp.com 

 

Our films are theatrically distributed and released in Korea andoverseas markets, as well as for subsequent post-theatrical worldwide releasein other forms of media, including cable TV, broadcast TV, IPTV,video-on-demand, and home video/DVD, etc. We release all of our motion picturesinto wide-theatrical exhibition initially in Korea, and then in overseas andancillary markets.

 

We also operate a café-lounge called Upper West, in the Gangnamdistrict of Seoul and own a professional photography studio, noon pictures Co.,Ltd..

 

The Company holds an effective shareholding interest of 41.28% inSpackman Media Group Limited ("SMGL").SMGL, a company incorporated in Hong Kong, together with its subsidiaries, iscollectively one of the largest entertainment talent agencies in Korea in termsof the number of artists under management, including some of the top names inthe Korean entertainment industry. SMGL operates its talent management businessthrough renowned agencies such as MS Team Entertainment Co., Ltd., UAA & CoInc., Fiftyone K Inc., SBD Entertainment Inc., and Kook Entertainment Co., Ltd.Through these full-service talent agencies in Korea, SMGL represents and guidesthe professional careers of a leading roster of award-winning actors/actressesin the practice areas of motion pictures, television, commercial endorsements,and branded entertainment. SMGL leverages its unparalleled portfolio of artistsas a platform to develop, produce, finance and own the highest quality ofentertainment content projects, including theatrical motion pictures, varietyshows, and TV dramas. This platform also creates and derives opportunities forSMGL to make strategic investments in development stage businesses that cancollaborate with SMGL artists. SMGL is an associated company of the Company.

 

The Group owns a 100% equity interest in Frame Pictures Co., Ltd. ("Frame Pictures"). Frame Pictures is aleader in the movie/drama equipment leasing business in Korea. Established in2014, Frame Pictures has worked with over 25 top directors and provided thecamera and lighting equipment for some of Korea's most notable drama and movieprojects including the upcoming Korean film GIRLCOPS (2018) featuring rising star Wi Ha-jun of SMGL and THE GREATEST DIVORCE (2018) starringBae Doona of SMGL. In 2018, FramePictures has also won contracts to supply equipment to THE BEAUTY INSIDE (2018),HUNDRED MILLION STARS FROM THE SKY (2018), LOVELYHORRIBLY (2018), THE GUEST (2018),historical Korean movie MALMOI, SUITS (2018) featuring ParkHyung-sik of SMGL, MISTRESS (2018), LIFE (2018), LIVE (2018) starring Lee Kwang-soo of RUNNING MAN, MY MISTER (2018) and Netflix's first Korean original production LOVE ALARM (2018). Frame Pictures andNovus Mediacorp are currently seeking to list on the Singapore Stock Exchange.

 

The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Take Pictures Pte. Ltd.("Take Pictures") which owns astrong lineup of 10 film projects including the co-production with Zip Cinema forTHE PRIESTS 2.

 

The Company owns a 100% equityinterest in Constellation Agency Pte. Ltd. ("Constellation Agency"). Constellation Agency, which owns The P Factory Co., Ltd. ("TheP Factory") and Platform Media Group Co., Ltd. ("PMG"), is primarily involved in the business of overseas agency forKorean artists venturing into the overseas market. The P Factory is aninnovative marketing solutions provider specializing in event and brandedcontent production. PMG is a talent management agency which represents andmanages the careers of major artists in film, television, commercial endorsements,and branded entertainment.

 

On 7 May 2018, the Company announced that it would spin-off NovusMediacorp and Frame Pictures into a combined entity to seek listing on theCatalist Board of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited toexploit the growing post-theatrical and camera equipment leasing markets.

For more details, dovisit https://www.spackmanentertainmentgroup.com/


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