Kang’s full adaptation ‘Light Shop’ will premiere on Disney+ in December
ENLIGHTENMENT TIME
They are trapped in a dark and mysterious neighborhood with no memory of how they got there. Six strangers will have to piece together their forgotten pasts to escape.Light shop”, an eight-part supernatural mystery launching on the Disney+ streaming service from December.
The show is an adaptation of the webtoon “Light Shop” from Kang volwho is sometimes credited as the father of Korean web comics and the creator of the Disney+ hit show “Move.” Kang Full wrote the adapted screenplay. Kim Hiewon directs the series.
The show stars ‘Blood Free’ Ju Jihoon‘Parasite’ star Lee Jungeunand “Pachinko” star Kim Minha. It also stars Park Boyoung (“Strong Girl Bong-soon,” “Oh My Ghost”) as a nurse whose life changed forever after a near-death experience; and Bae Seongwoo (“Veteran,” “The King”) as a detective.
The first four episodes of “Light Shop” will air starting December 4.
WILD SIDE OF THE MOON
Love nature And Heaven nature announced on the Wild Screen Festival the green light for ‘Wild Side of the Moon’, a 3 x 60′ series that reveals the surprising and beautiful ways in which all living things are deeply connected to the phases and power of the moon as it waxes and wanes. It will highlight moon-related animal behavior, from large-scale patterns of animals such as humpback whales and elephants to tree frogs and dung beetles.
“Wild Side of the Moon” is co-produced by Love Nature and Sky Nature and produced by award-winning production company, Humble Bee Movies. The film will premiere on Love Nature around the world, and Sky Nature in the UK, Italy and Germany. The parent company of Love Nature Blue Ant Studiosoversees pre-sales and licensing of the title outside of mission territories.
Dominic Weston is show runner, Charlotte Crosse And Stephen Dunleavy are executive producers at Humble Bee Films. Kathryn Taylor is the executive producer of Sky Nature and Katie Murdock executive produces the series on behalf of Love Nature.
EARLY CHRISTMAS
Hong Kong Disneyland has outlined plans for a series of Christmas-themed events, including using the World of Frozen land for the first time. “A Disney Christmas” at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort runs from November 15, 2024 to January 1, 2025. Activities include “Arendelle Royal Breakfast Buffet” at the Golden Crocus Inn, “Mickey and Friends Christmastime Ball” and “A Holiday Wish- Come- True Tree Lighting Ceremony.” (World of frozen opened last November.)
On three consecutive weekend evenings starting November 23, the “Disney Christmas Live in Concert!” performed for the Castle of Magical Dreams, featuring Mickey and Friends, the Hong Kong Children’s Choir and local singers Gin Lee, Morissette And Janice Jan.
OLD ENOUGH
Nippon TV has licensed the Mongolian rights to the hit unscripted format “Old enough!” Unpleasant Brickmedia. The first Mongolian version of the format was produced based on Nippon TV’s format bible and will stream 20 episodes this fall on SeeRooTV, Mongolia’s first kids-only streaming platform.
“Old enough!” captures the refreshing wonder, amazement and charm of little children experiencing ‘big adventures’ – shopping independently for the first time. A cultural phenomenon in Japan: ‘Old enough!’ has been a prime time hit for over 30 years and is a proven ratings powerhouse where it is produced worldwide.
COP CAPER
Netflix’s upcoming thriller “Do Patti” released a trailer featuring Kriti Sanon And Kajol in leading roles. Set in the fictional city of Devipur, the film follows police inspector Vidya Jyothi (Kajol) as she investigates mysterious events involving Saumya (Sanon) and her husband. The plot becomes even more complicated with the arrival of Saumya’s twin sister, Shailee. Directed by Shashanka Chaturvedi, The film marks Sanon’s debut as a producer and features Kajol in her first role as a police officer. “Do Patti” is produced by Kathha photos by Kanika Dhillon and that of Sanon Blue Butterfly Movies. The film premieres on Netflix on October 25.
Watch the trailer here.
