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17-04-2025
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Korean Crime Thriller ‘Nine Puzzles' Set at Disney+
Disney+ is continuing its strong push into Korean content with 'Nine Puzzles,' a cerebral crime thriller starring Kim Dami ('Itaewon Class') and Son Sukku ('Big Bet'). The 11-episode series follows Yoon Ena, a high school student who discovers her uncle's murdered body next to a single puzzle piece. Initially the prime suspect, Ena reemerges a decade later as a criminal profiler only to find herself entangled in a new series of murders — each victim connected by puzzle pieces similar to the one from her uncle's crime scene. More from Variety Prime Video's Korean Rom-Com 'The Divorce Insurance' Stars Make the Case for Life After Heartbreak: 'Choices That We Make to Become Happier' Ncuti Gatwa's Second 'Doctor Who' Season Starts Off Strong, Despite Speculation About Show's Future: TV Review 'Phineas and Ferb' Revival Trailer: Disney's Step-Brothers Return After 10 Years for More Summer Vacation Adventures The series brings together notable Korean talent beyond its leads, with Kim Sungkyun ('Moving,' 'The Fiery Priest') as Police Captain Yang Jungho and Hyun Bongsik ('When Life Gives You Tangerines,' 'Gangnam B-Side') as Junior Detective Choi San. Behind the camera, 'Narco Saints' director Yoon Jongbin helms the project from a script by Lee Eunmi ('Tunnel,' 'Navillera'). The first six episodes will drop May 21 on Disney+ internationally, with U.S. viewers accessing the content through Hulu. 'Nine Puzzles' adds to Disney+'s growing slate of Korean originals that has already seen success in 2025 with the investigative thriller 'Unmasked' and medical drama 'Hyper Knife,' the latter becoming the platform's most-viewed Korean premiere globally this year. Disney+ has signaled continued investment in Korean content with upcoming 2025 releases including treasure-hunting drama 'Low Life' starring Ryu Seungryong and the international conspiracy series 'Tempest' featuring Jun Gianna, Gang Dongwon, John Cho, and Michael Gaston. Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. In select international markets, it also includes the general entertainment content brand, Star. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in April 2025 The Best Celebrity Memoirs to Read This Year: From Chelsea Handler to Anthony Hopkins
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14-04-2025
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Jacob Elordi Series ‘Narrow Road to the Deep North' Sells to Prime Video in U.S.
Justin Kurzel's 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North,' the lushly lensed prestige series starring Jacob Elordi as an Australian war hero, has been licensed by Sony Pictures Television to Prime Video in the U.S. Prime Video already had the series in a number of territories and will premiere it on April 18 in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Based on the Booker Prize-winning novel by Richard Flanagan, the Australian drama series was written by Shaun Grant ('Nitram,' 'Mindhunter'). More from Variety Prime Video's Korean Rom-Com 'The Divorce Insurance' Stars Make the Case for Life After Heartbreak: 'Choices That We Make to Become Happier' How to Watch 'Novocaine' Online Stagecoach Festival to Be Livestreamed by Amazon Music, With Immediate Rebroadcasts The limited series is executive produced by Jo Porter and Rachel Gardner of Curio Pictures, a part of Sony Pictures Television, with executive producers Richard Flanagan, Shaun Grant, and Justin Kurzel. They are joined by producer Alex Taussig. Principal production funding is provided by Screen Australia, with assistance from the NSW Government through Screen NSW's Made in NSW and PDV Funds. Elordi stars as Lieutenant-Colonel Dorrigo Evans, a celebrated World War II hero who is haunted by his experiences in a Japanese prisoner of war camp and memories of an affair with Amy Mulvaney (Odessa Young) that sustained him through the darkest of times in this adaptation of Richard Flanagan's Booker Prize-winning novel. Elordi and Odessa Young star opposite Oscar nominee Ciarán Hinds ('Belfast') as the older Dorrigo Evans, Olivia DeJonge ('Elvis'), Simon Baker ('Limbo'), Show Kasamatsu ('Tokyo Vice'), Heather Mitchell ('Ricky Stanicky') and Thomas Weatherall ('Heartbreak High'). The series world premiered to stellar reviews at the Berlin Film Festival with Kurzel and Elordi on the ground. Best of Variety All the Godzilla Movies Ranked Final Oscar Predictions: International Feature – United Kingdom to Win Its First Statuette With 'The Zone of Interest' 'Game of Thrones' Filming Locations in Northern Ireland to Open as Tourist Attractions
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28-03-2025
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Headline Mumbai's WAVES 2025 Summit as India Stakes Claim in Global Entertainment Arena
In a power play that signals India's ambitious bid to become a global entertainment powerhouse, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will personally spearhead the inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) in Mumbai. The four-day entertainment industry confab aims to establish India as a force in the global media and entertainment landscape, bringing together a high-wattage mix of world leaders, industry heavyweights, policymakers, creators and tech innovators. 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The Prime Minister's address is expected to outline India's roadmap for leveraging creative industries as key economic growth drivers. The summit's star-studded roster of politicians and administrators includes External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Sanjay Jaju, Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra Sujata Saunik and over 100 international diplomats and policymakers. 'The intersection of creativity, media, and technology is transforming the media landscape of the world and reaching a new level of convergence,' said Vaishnaw, who also holds the Railways and Electronics & IT portfolios. 'WAVES 2025 will provide a platform for creators from all walks of life to generate high-value content and collaborate with global media giants.' Jaishankar emphasized the event's industry-shaping potential, describing it as 'a pivotal platform for fostering discussions, collaboration, and innovation in the media and entertainment industry.' The summit will feature seven distinct program tracks, with the centerpiece being the May 2 Global Media Dialogue, where ministers, policymakers and industry leaders will tackle hot-button issues including AI, content localization, cross-border collaborations, digital rights and sustainability in media production. The WAVES Bazaar will debut as the industry's first global e-marketplace, facilitating year-round content trade across film, television, music, gaming and digital platforms, while the WaveXcelerator will function as a launchpad for M&E startups, with live pitching sessions and investor matchmaking. Other attractions include the Bharat Pavilion, showcasing India's creative heritage; thought leadership tracks addressing AI, IP rights and digital monetization; the Create in India Challenge celebrating emerging talent; and WAVES Culturals featuring live performances. Maharashtra's Fadnavis, whose government has partnered with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting for the event, talked up Mumbai's credentials as the perfect host city. 'Mumbai, the financial and entertainment capital of India, serves as the perfect backdrop for WAVES 2025, seamlessly blending ancient and modern cultural influences while fostering collaboration and cultural diplomacy in the media and entertainment sector,' said Fadnavis, who also announced the establishment of the Indian Institute of Creative Technology to nurture creative talent. Information & Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju described WAVES 2025 as the world's first-ever convergence platform for the entire M&E sector, designed to bridge traditional and emerging media while showcasing India's cultural richness through content creation and technological innovation. The summit aims to address key industry concerns, including AI in content creation, intellectual property rights, misinformation, media ethics and sustainable production practices. By positioning the M&E sector as integral to the 'Orange Economy,' WAVES 2025 will highlight the industry's role in economic growth, job creation and cultural exchange — establishing media and entertainment as what organizers call 'a powerful unifying force' in the digital age. The inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit is scheduled for May 1-4 at Mumbai's Jio World Convention Centre. 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