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CJ Major Entertainment

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CJ Major Entertainment is a South Korean–Thai film production company based in Thailand. It was established in 2016 as a joint venture between South Korean media company CJ E&M (owner of the studio CJ Entertainment), which owns a 49-percent stake, and Major Cineplex Group, Thailand's largest cinema chain, which owns 51 percent in the venture.[1] The partnership is part of CJ Entertainment's strategy of partnering with local companies to produce works from Korean source materials localised for regional audiences.[2] Yeonu Choi serves as CJ Major's managing director and chief producer.[3]

Filmography

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As of 2020, CJ Major has released four feature titles:[3]

  • Suddenly Twenty (2016) – Directed by Araya Suriharn, a remake of Miss Granny (2014)
  • Love Battle (2019) – Directed by Wirat Hengkongdee, based on a story by South Korean writers
  • Dew (2019) – Directed by Chookiat Sakveerakul, a remake of Bungee Jumping of Their Own (2001)
  • Classic Again (2020) – Directed by Thatchaphong Suphasri, a remake of The Classic (2003)

References

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  1. ^ Suchiva, Nanat (29 March 2016). "Major works with Korean firm for film production". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  2. ^ Noh, Jean (1 June 2015). "Korea's CJ pacts with Thailand's Major Cineplex". Screen. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  3. ^ a b ทศพร กลิ่นหอม (12 June 2020). "คุยกับ CJ MAJOR Entertainment ค่ายหนังเกาหลีที่ปักหมุดผลิตภาพยนตร์ไทย". Sarakadee Lite (in Thai). Retrieved 27 November 2021.