GrX International Launch Roadshow
2024-10-11 10:45:29GrX Studio has announced an ambitious plan to invest USD 50 million over the next five years with its Asia strategic partners to produce 15 Mandarin series and 5 horror films, aiming to expand its presence across the Asia-Pacific region and establish itself as a leading film studio in Taiwan. The launch event was attended by the cast of the latest series and films, including Taiwan actress Ning Chang and Vietnam actor Lien Binh Phat from “The Outlaw Doctor,” which was co-produced with Public Television Service Foundation (PTS) and Chunghwa Telecom (CHT), as well as Korean celebrity Jinyoung and Taiwan actress Moon Lee from “The Photo from 1977,” a film facilitated by the Hakka Affairs Council, with script development supported by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), and funded by the Hakka Public Communication Foundation. This international collaboration has generated significant excitement.
The event brought together investors, distribution companies, IP licensing firms, media representatives, and partners from Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and China. Founder Hank Tseng remarked, “Drawing inspiration from the successful creative models of U.S. series, many recent productions collaborating with OTT platforms have thrived. By leveraging this experience, we aim to connect Asian content creators, investors, and regional distributors, creating a hub that analyzes market demands and fosters creativity. This business model aligns with current trends, which will enhance the speed and quality of content development, production, and distribution.”
Chairperson Phil Tang also highlighted upcoming international co-productions by GrX Studio, including the Romantic film "The Photo from 1977", the Crime series "The Outlaw Doctor", a Horror film "Trapped in Yellow", a BL Film "Wild With You" produced by Golden Bell Awards Producer Phoebe Ma, and the Thriller series "The Ones I Killed and the Ones Who Killed Me", adapted from the popular Japanese novel by Akira Higashiyama. Additionally, a Historical series set in Taiwan and Japan titled "KOHAKU: The Traitor of the Night" will be directed by Lien Yi-chi and Kentaro Hagiwara. GrX Studio will also distribute a variety of other works, including a reality food show ”Go! Go! Michelin”, and in charge of the overseas distribution of a recently launched Taiwanese and K-pop variety show “SCOOL”.
Korean actor Jinyoung, who stars in "The Photo from 1977," expressed his excitement about participating in his first Taiwanese production, stating, “As soon as I read the script, I told my agency to seize the opportunity to be part of it.” Moon Lee, nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Asia Contents Awards, added, “I previously worked with this team on my debut project, 'The Victims’ Game Season 1.' I’m incredibly grateful for the chance to collaborate again and look forward to creating new performances alongside Jinyoung.”
Ning's starring film A Place Called Silence recently achieved an astonishing box office of NTD 4.3 billion in China. Despite the busy schedule, she attended the launch event. “The Outlaw Doctor is a strong series with innovative script and themes; I’m thrilled to take a part as the leading actress. Working with Lien Binh Phat, and overcoming language barriers to create great chemistry has been an unforgettable experience.”
A key highlight of the event was GrX Studio’s robust connections and capabilities, with all attendees being highly esteemed partners in the industry. Chief Creative Director Shing Ming Ho outlined the studio's future content strategy, stating, “Comfort, Exhilarating, and Subversion” will be the three core foundations guiding our content development for audiences.” Meanwhile, Strategy & Chief Investment Officer Dennis Wu announced the launch of the ASIA SPRING project initiative, which aims to invest USD 50 million over the next five years in the development and production of 15 Mandarin series and 5 Asian horror films. “Through this initiative, we hope to invite exceptional filmmakers from various countries and regions to collaborate with us,” he added.
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