Sci-Fi Film and Television Developments

Thirst
9/12/08 - Universal Pictures and Focus Features have boarded Oldboy director Park Chan-wook's in-production vampire movie Thirst, Variety reported.  It's the first time a Korean film has received U.S. studio financing and a stateside distribution commitment before its local release.  Thirst stars Song Kang-ho (The Host), Shin Ha-kyun (Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance) and Kim Ok-bi as the leading lady.  The movie deals with a priest who participates in a medical experiment to find a cure for a deadly disease, with traumatic repercussions. It is slated to be completed in time for a festival bow in mid-2009.

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