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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
KRU aims for right entry into Hollywood
Another news on KRU.. Cant find other news on other pple that i like... So here goes.. Credits to Malay Mail(Malaysia)
KRU Studios did the country proud with the announcement of its first Hollywood co-production in the psychological thriller, Deadline.
While the news was something to be celebrated, cynics have raised the issue on why no Malaysian – apart from Yusry who will be resuming the visual effects director role – is involved.
KRU Studios president and chief executive officer Norman Abdul Halim has the reasons, as related to Malay Mail.
“Of course we wanted to have Malaysians involved as we are a talented bunch.
However, since this is our first attempt at Hollywood, and we are trying to enter their playing field, we have to do it their way,” he said.
“What’s more important now is for us to focus on building our credibility, our name and show them first what we can do in the American market.” KRU Studios will be coproducing the psychological thriller with Los Angelesbased Enso Entertainment about a screenwriter staying in an abandoned house.
“We have been wanting to venture out of Malaysia, to diversify our films, especially in the English language.
“That’s why, since 2006, we have been making trips to international film festivals to learn more about the business, as well as to establish our network, with one of them being Enso Entertainment.
“We are happy as Enso is the perfect partner for us. Not only do we share the same vision, Enso also has its own financial and distribution resources,” said Norman.
On why they chose to do a psychological thriller, which is something very much different compared with the films KRU Studios has produced so far – Cicakman and Duyung for example – Norman said: “My brother and I have always wanted to make a psychological thriller and we found exactly what we’ve been looking for in Deadline.” The film will be directed by Sean McConvi l l e and features Hollywood A-list artistes, including Br i t tany Murphy (Jus t Married, Sin City), Thora Birch (American Beauty), Tammy Blanchard (The Good Shepherd, Bella) and Marc Blucas (Clueless).
It is said that the film is budgeted at significantly less than US$10 million (RM32 million), all of which will be funded by KRU.
“It’s actually under US$10 million (RM32 million), but we cannot disclose the exact amount just yet. As long as the filming is on schedule, we are okay.” Filming for Deadline is already in its third week.
It is scheduled for theatrical release in mid 2009.
On the local front, Norman said KRU Studios is looking at producing three movies this year.
“The first is a romantic comedy called Notti, starring Mawi and Fara Fauzana.
Then, we have Yusry’s third movie, My Spy, while the other movie is still in the planning stage."
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Wow.. They really are something... It ain't easy to go Hollywood.. That's the reason i admire and respect them so much... Will support them all the way!!!
Btw Nic, i will post the attachment photos soon.. Sorry for the delay...
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