Colony": Yeon Sang-ho's Zombie Thriller Set to Premiere at Cannes and Secure International Distribution
Showbox, a Korean studio, has secured distribution deals in over 20 international territories for the upcoming zombie thriller film "Colony" directed by Yeon Sang-ho. The movie, set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, has already been picked up by various distributors including Well Go USA, StudioCanal, Gaga Corporation, ARP Sélection, and Plaion Pictures. Other territories where the film will be released include Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, Scandinavia, Spain, and more.
"Colony" marks Yeon's return to the zombie genre following the success of his previous film "Train to Busan." The movie stars Gianna Jun as a biotechnology professor caught in a chaotic situation when a virus outbreak occurs during a conference. The ensemble cast also includes Koo Kyo-hwan, Ji Chang-wook, Shin Hyun-been, Kim Shin-rock, and Go Soo. The film is set to premiere at the Cannes Midnight Screenings section.
Yeon, known for his work in animation and live-action films, co-wrote the screenplay for "Colony" with Choi Gyu-seok. The movie is produced by Wowpoint and Smilegate in association with Midnight Studio, with Showbox as the presenter. With a reported production budget of around $12 million, "Colony" is a significant project in the Korean genre film landscape.
Following the success of "Train to Busan" and its sequel "Peninsula," Yeon ventured into television with the Netflix series "Hellbound." "Colony" is set to open in South Korea on May 21, with a North American release planned for late August by Well Go USA. The film's premiere at Cannes is a significant moment for Yeon and the cast, who will walk the red carpet for the event.
In conclusion, "Colony" is a highly anticipated zombie thriller from director Yeon Sang-ho, set to make waves in the international film market with its distribution deals and premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Yeon's track record in the genre and the star-studded cast promise an exciting cinematic experience for audiences worldwide.