Spackman Entertainment Group's Upcoming Zombie Thriller, #ALIVE, Starring Yoo Ah-in of Spackman Media Group and Park Shin-hye, Dominates Korea's Advance Ticket Reservations with A Market Share Of 57.7% Prior To Scheduled Opening Day On 24 June 2020

June 23, 2020 - 01:54
Spackman Entertainment Group's Upcoming Zombie Thriller, #ALIVE, Starring Yoo Ah-in of Spackman Media Group and Park Shin-hye, Dominates Korea's Advance Ticket Reservations with A Market Share Of 57.7% Prior To Scheduled Opening Day On 24 June 2020

  • Produced by the Group's indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Zip Cinema, #ALIVE achieved #1 in advance ticket bookings with a dominant market share of 57.7% two days ahead of its release on 24 June 2020
  • In comparison, the Group's most recent film, CRAZY ROMANCE, which resulted in commercial success, attained a market share of 12.3% two days prior to its opening day
  • Distributed by Lotte Entertainment, #ALIVE headlines Spackman Media Group's Yoo Ah-in of DEFAULT (2018) & BURNING (2018) and Park Shin-hye of MEMORIES OF THE ALHAMBRA (2018) and THE DOCTORS (2016)
  • #ALIVE, a zombie thriller film directed by Jo II Hyung, is based on an original scenario by Hollywood writer Matt Taylor


SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 23 June 2020 - Spackman Entertainment Group Limited ("Spackman Entertainment Group" or the "Company" and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"), one of Korea's leading entertainment production groups, wishes to announce that #ALIVE, produced by the Company's indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Zip Cinema Co., Ltd. ("Zip Cinema"), ranked #1 in advance ticket reservations as of 22 June 2020, prior to its scheduled opening day on 24 June 2020. The film is Zip Cinema's latest project following CRAZY ROMANCE, which was a commercially successful film for the Group.

 

According to the latest statistics from the Korean Film Council, the market share of advance booking of tickets for #ALIVE stood at a commanding 57.7% as of 23 June 2020 12am Korea time[1]. As compared to #ALIVE, CRAZY ROMANCE recorded a market share of 12.3% two days prior to its opening day.

 

Headlined by top leading actor Yoo Ah-in of UAA & Co Inc. ("UAA"), a subsidiary of the Group's associated company Spackman Media Group Limited ("Spackman Media Group"), and popular actress Park Shin-hye, #ALIVE is based on an original scenario by Hollywood writer Matt Taylor, who produced the American documentary series, SMALL BUSINESS REVOLUTION: MAIN STREET. Yoo Ah-in of UAA was previously the only Asian actor who was awarded one of "THE BEST ACTORS OF 2018" by The New York Times.

 

The film relates the story of isolated survivors of a city under lockdown that gets out of control as a consequence of a sudden spread of an unknown infection. UAA's Yoo Ah-in of DEFAULT (2018), BURNING (2018) & VETERAN (2015) shall play the role of Joon Woon, a gamer who survived by himself and becomes disconnected from the rest of the world. Park Shin-hye of MEMORIES OF THE ALHAMBRA (2018), THE DOCTORS (2016) & THE HEIRS (2013) takes on the role of Yoo Bin, another survivor who relies on her own survival skills throughout the extremely challenging situation in the city.

 

The film is distributed by Lotte Entertainment and directed by Jo II Hyung, who was from the American Film Institute.

 

For more information on #ALIVE and its official trailer, visit the Group's website at https://spackmanentertainmentgroup.com/%23alive.

 

About Spackman Entertainment Group Limited

Spackman Entertainment GroupLimited ("SEGL" or the "Company"), and together with itssubsidiaries, (the "Group"), one ofKorea's leading entertainment production groups, is primarily engaged in theindependent development, production, presentation, and financing of theatricalmotion pictures in Korea. In order to diversify our revenue streams, we haveexpanded our business portfolio to include the production of Korean televisiondramas. In addition to our content business, we also make investments intoentertainment companies and film funds that can financially and strategicallycomplement our existing core operations. SEGL is listed on the Catalist of theSingapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited under the ticker 40E.

 

SEGL's Zip Cinema Co., Ltd. ("Zip Cinema") is one of the mostrecognised film production labels in Korea and has originated and produced someof Korea's most commercially successful theatrical films, consecutivelyproducing 10 profitable movies since 2009 representing an industry leadingtrack record. Recent theatrical releases of Zip Cinema's motion picturesinclude some of Korea's highest grossing and award-winning films such as CRAZY ROMANCE (2019), DEFAULT(2018), MASTER (2016), THE PRIESTS (2015), COLD EYES (2013), and ALLABOUT MY WIFE (2012). For more information on Zip Cinema, do visit https://zipcine.com  

 

SEGL also owns Novus MediacorpCo., Ltd. ("Novus Mediacorp"), aninvestor, presenter, and/or post-theatrical distributor for a total of 79 films(58 Korean and 21 foreign) including ROSEOF BETRAYAL, THE OUTLAWS and 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 thepost-theatrical rights distributor of ALLABOUT MY WIFE, a top-grossing romantic comedy produced by Zip Cinema. In2018, THE OUTLAWS, co-presented by NovusMediacorp broke the all-time highest Video On Demand ("VOD") sales records in Korea. For more information on NovusMediacorp, do visit  https://novusmediacorp.com 

 

Our films are theatricallydistributed and released in Korea and overseas markets, as well as forsubsequent post-theatrical worldwide release in other forms of media, includingcable TV, broadcast TV, IPTV, video-on-demand, and home video/DVD, etc. Werelease all of our motion pictures into wide-theatrical exhibition initially inKorea, and then in overseas and ancillary markets.

 

We also operate a café-loungecalled Upper West, in the Gangnam district of Seoul and own a professionalphotography studio, noon pictures Co., Ltd..

 

The Company holds an effectiveshareholding interest of 43.88% in Spackman Media Group Limited ("SMGL"). SMGL, a company incorporated inHong Kong, together with its subsidiaries, is collectively one of the largestentertainment talent agencies in Korea in terms of the number of artists undermanagement, including some of the top names in the Korean entertainmentindustry. SMGL operates its talent management business through renownedagencies such as MS Team Entertainment Co., Ltd., UAA & Co Inc., Fiftyone KInc., SBD Entertainment Inc., and Kook Entertainment Co., Ltd. Through thesefull-service talent agencies in Korea, SMGL represents and guides theprofessional careers of a leading roster of award-winning actors/actresses inthe practice areas of motion pictures, television, commercial endorsements, andbranded entertainment. SMGL leverages its unparalleled portfolio of artists asa 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.

 

TheGroup owns a 100% equity interest in Frame Pictures Co., Ltd. ("Frame Pictures"). Frame Pictures is a leader in the movie/dramaequipment leasing business in Korea. Established in 2014, Frame Pictures hasworked with over 25 top directors and provided the camera and lightingequipment for some of Korea's most notable drama and movie projects including the upcoming Korean film GIRL COPS (2018) featuring Wi Ha-jun of SMGL and THE GREATEST DIVORCE (2018) starring BaeDoona of SMGL. In 2018, FramePictures has also won contracts to supply equipment to FOUR MEN (2019), ASADALCHRONICLES (2019), THE CROWNED CLOWN (2019), THE BEAUTY INSIDE (2018), HUNDRED MILLION STARS FROM THE SKY (2018), LOVELY HORRIBLY (2018), THEGUEST (2018), historical Korean movie MALMOI, SUITS (2018)featuring Park Hyung-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).

 

TheCompany owns a 100% equity interest Take Pictures Pte. Ltd. ("Take Pictures") which has a line-up of several films including STONE SKIPPING(working title), GUARDIAN (working title) and theco-production with Zip Cinema for THEPRIESTS 2.

 

TheCompany owns a 100% equity interest in Constellation Agency Pte. Ltd. ("Constellation Agency"). Constellation Agency, which owns The PFactory Co., Ltd. ("The P Factory")and Platform Media Group Co., Ltd. ("PMG"),is primarily involved in the business of overseas agency for Korean artistsventuring into the overseas market. The P Factory is an innovative marketingsolutions provider specializing in event and branded content production. PMG isa talent management agency which represents and manages the careers of majorartists in film, television, commercial endorsements and branded entertainment.

 

The Company owns a100% equity interest in Greenlight Content Limited which is mainly involved in the business ofinvesting into dramas and movies, as well as providing consulting services forthe production of Korean content.

 

The Company owns a 100% equityinterest in Simplex Films Limited ("Simplex Films") which is an earlystage film production firm. Simplex Films has thefollowing films in the pipeline namely, A BOLT FROM THE BLUE, IRREVOCABLEPROMISE and OUR SUPERSTAR K.

 

For more details, do visit https://www.spackmanentertainmentgroup.com/

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