An unexpected partnership was recently born in the entertainment industry. Warner Bros. Film Group collaborated with CJ ENMthe korean entertainment powerhouse behind hits like Parasite AND Past lives.
The collaboration will see both companies develop remakes of their respective films, with Warner Bros. focusing on English-language versions of CJ ENM’s acclaimed library and CJ ENM reimagining Warner Bros. films in Korean.
According to Variety report, Warner Bros. will produce and distribute English-language adaptations globally, while CJ ENM will oversee Korean-language remakes in select territories, including South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia and Turkey. While the two companies will lead their respective projects, they will consult with each other on creative elements, including decisions on directors, writers, producers and casting.
Warner Bros. has signed a deal with Korean producer CJ ENM to make English-language remakes of their films.
CJ ENM previously produced “Memories of Murder”, “Parasite”, “Decision to Leave” and “Oldboy”
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CJ ENM, often called the largest Korean entertainment conglomerate, boasts an impressive catalog of films such as The Handmaid, ParasiteAND Past lives. Warner Bros., meanwhile, brings decades of Hollywood classics to the table. However, despite the scope of the partnership, the announcement was not welcomed by everyone.
Many viewers expressed dissatisfaction, citing concerns about the originality of the remakes. Critics argue that instead of revisiting old material, both studios should prioritize creating fresh, original stories.
Furthermore, some believe that such projects could discourage audiences from exploring international films in their native language, which would hinder cultural appreciation and diversity.
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While the deal promises to expand the reach of Korean cinema and Hollywood films to a wider audience, it has undeniably sparked mixed reactions online, with netizens debating its potential impact.
