Papaian Studios Acquires North & South American Rights to Vietnamese Martial Arts Film 'Spirit Guardians'
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Summary
BHD – Vietnam Media has sold North and South American rights to the upcoming Vietnamese martial arts epic 'Spirit Guardians – The Last Secret Of The First Emperor' to U.S.-based Papaian Studios. The film is directed by Nguyen Phan Quang Binh and stars Vietnamese-American martial artist Johnny Tri Nguyen (Da 5 Bloods), who also serves as action director. Negotiations are underway for additional territories including Germany, Japan, Korea, and others following showcases at the Cannes market. The film is set for an August release.
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Paipaian has also taken rights for South America to the film, directed by Nguyen Phan Quang Binh and starring Vietnamese-American martial artist Johnny Tri Nguyen (Da 5 Bloods), who also serves as action director.
BHD said negotiations are also underway with Germany, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan and several other European territories following sneak showcases at the Cannes market.
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