- JESTERS: THE GAME CHANGERS was released on 804 screens and grossed US$591,383 in box revenue on the first day of its wide release
- Directed by award-winning director, Kim Joo-ho, the historical comedy film stars Cho Jin-woong of INTIMATE STRANGERS (2018) & THE SPY GONE NORTH (2018) and Son Hyun-joo of ORDINARY PERSON (2017)
- Starting with JESTERS: THE GAME CHANGERS , Simplex Films is set to add a healthy pipeline of quality films to the Group's movie production business
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 22 August 2019 - 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 founded by media investor Charles Spackman, wishes to announce that the Group's upcoming film, JESTERS: THE GAME CHANGERS , produced by the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Simplex Films Limited ("Simplex Films "), opened #3 at the Korean box office on the first day of its wide release on 21 August 2019.
According to the latest statistics from the Korean Film Council, JESTERS: THE GAME CHANGERS recorded total ticket admissions of 87,124 with gross box office revenue of US$591,383 on its opening day, 21 August 2019. The film was released on 804 screens and captured 18% of the nationwide box office market share for that day.
JESTERS: THE GAME CHANGERS , is a historical comedy film, starring Cho Jin-woong of INTIMATE STRANGERS (2018) & THE SPY GONE NORTH (2018) and Son Hyun-joo of ORDINARY PERSON (2017). The movie revolves around the story of a 'gang of clowns' that manipulates rumours throughout the country and stirs the public. The 'gang of clowns' is discovered by Han Myung-hoe (played by Son Hyun-joo), the most powerful man in Joseon, and creates legendary stories about King Sejo (played by Park Hee-soon).
Distributed by Warner Bros. Korea, the total estimated production budget (including prints and advertising costs) for JESTERS: THE GAME CHANGERS is KRW13.5 billion (or US$11.5 million).
The Group believes that starting with JESTERS: THE GAME CHANGERS , Simplex Films is on track to continue adding quality films to the Group's movie production business.
The latest daily statistics from the Korean Film Council ( https://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/eng/news/boxOffice_Daily.jsp?mode=BOXOFFICE_DAILY ) on the performance of JESTERS: THE GAME CHANGERS are updated on the Group's website at https://www.spackmanentertainment.com .
About Spackman Entertainment Group Limited
Spackman Entertainment Group Limited ("SEGL " or the "Company "), and together with its subsidiaries, (the "Group "), one of Korea's leading entertainment production groups founded by investment veteran, Mr. Charles Spackman, is primarily engaged in the independent development, production, presentation, and financing of theatrical motion pictures in Korea. In order to diversify our revenue streams, we have expanded our business portfolio to include the production of Korean television dramas. In addition to our content business, we also make investments into entertainment companies and film funds that can financially and strategically complement our existing core operations. SEGL is listed on the Catalist of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited under the ticker 40E.
SEGL's Zip Cinema Co., Ltd. ("Zip Cinema ") is one of the most recognised film production labels in Korea and has originated and produced some of Korea's most commercially successful theatrical films, consecutively producing 9 profitable movies since 2009 representing an industry leading track record. Recent theatrical releases of Zip Cinema's motion pictures include some of Korea's highest grossing and award-winning films such as DEFAULT (2018), MASTER (2016), THE PRIESTS (2015), COLD EYES (2013), and ALL ABOUT MY WIFE (2012). For more information on Zip Cinema, do visit https://zipcine.com
SEGL also owns Novus Mediacorp Co., Ltd. ("Novus Mediacorp "), an investor, presenter, and/or post-theatrical distributor for a total of 79 films (58 Korean and 21 foreign) including ROSE OF BETRAYAL , THE OUTLAWS and SECRETLY, GREATLY , which was one of the biggest 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 the post-theatrical rights distributor of ALL ABOUT MY WIFE , a top-grossing romantic comedy produced by Zip Cinema. In 2018, THE OUTLAWS , co-presented by Novus Mediacorp broke the all-time highest Video On Demand ("VOD ") sales records in Korea. For more information on Novus Mediacorp, do visit https://novusmediacorp.com
Our films are theatrically distributed and released in Korea and overseas markets, as well as for subsequent post-theatrical worldwide release in other forms of media, including cable TV, broadcast TV, IPTV, video-on-demand, and home video/DVD, etc. We release all of our motion pictures into wide-theatrical exhibition initially in Korea, and then in overseas and ancillary markets.
We also operate a café-lounge called Upper West, in the Gangnam district of Seoul and own a professional photography studio, noon pictures Co., Ltd..
The Company holds an effective shareholding interest of 43.88% in Spackman Media Group Limited ("SMGL "). SMGL, a company incorporated in Hong Kong, together with its subsidiaries, is collectively one of the largest entertainment talent agencies in Korea in terms of the number of artists under management, including some of the top names in the Korean entertainment industry. SMGL operates its talent management business through renowned agencies such as MS Team Entertainment Co., Ltd., UAA & Co Inc., Fiftyone K Inc., SBD Entertainment Inc., and Kook Entertainment Co., Ltd. Through these full-service talent agencies in Korea, SMGL represents and guides the professional careers of a leading roster of award-winning actors/actresses in the practice areas of motion pictures, television, commercial endorsements, and branded entertainment. SMGL leverages its unparalleled portfolio of artists as a platform to develop, produce, finance and own the highest quality of entertainment content projects, including theatrical motion pictures, variety shows, and TV dramas. This platform also creates and derives opportunities for SMGL to make strategic investments in development stage businesses that can collaborate with SMGL artists. SMGL is an associated company of the Company.
The Group owns a 100% equity interest in Frame Pictures Co., Ltd. ("Frame Pictures "). Frame Pictures is a leader in the movie/drama equipment leasing business in Korea. Established in 2014, Frame Pictures has worked with over 25 top directors and provided the camera and lighting equipment for some of Korea's most notable drama and movie projects including the upcoming Korean film GIRL COPS (2018) featuring rising star Wi Ha-jun of SMGL and THE GREATEST DIVORCE (2018) starring Bae Doona of SMGL. In 2018, Frame Pictures has also won contracts to supply equipment to FOUR MEN (2019), ASADAL CHRONICLES (2019), THE CROWNED CLOWN (2019), THE BEAUTY INSIDE (2018), HUNDRED MILLION STARS FROM THE SKY (2018), LOVELY HORRIBLY (2018), THE GUEST (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).
The Company owns a 100% equity interest Take Pictures Pte. Ltd. ("Take Pictures ") which has an upcoming film STONE SKIPPING and a line-up of other films such as the co-production with Zip Cinema for THE PRIESTS 2.
The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Constellation Agency Pte. Ltd. ("Constellation Agency "). Constellation Agency, which owns The P Factory Co., Ltd. ("The P Factory ") and Platform Media Group Co., Ltd. ("PMG "), is primarily involved in the business of overseas agency for Korean artists venturing into the overseas market. The P Factory is an innovative marketing solutions provider specializing in event and branded content production. PMG is a talent management agency which represents and manages the careers of major artists in film, television, commercial endorsements, and branded entertainment.
The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Greenlight Content Limited which is mainly involved in the business of investing into dramas and movies, as well as providing consulting services for the production of Korean content.
The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Simplex Films Limited ("Simplex Films ") which is an early stage film production firm. Simplex Films has several films in the pipeline including, A BOLT FROM THE BLUE , IRREVOCABLE PROMISE and OUR SUPERSTAR K .
For more details, do visit https://www.spackmanentertainmentgroup.com/