Cinemas on 30 September
Combining actor four countries - Malaysia, British, Swedish, Chinese - Norman optimistic about the potential of its latest film is expected to record the lucrative returns immediately launch the general on 30 September 2010.
It also recorded local history as the first film shown simultaneously around the world through a distribution agreement signed between KRU Studios and NBC Universal (United International Pictures), respectively in London and Kuala Lumpur before.
Norman when asked to comment on the matter, said in addition to prove the ability of local children to produce world class products, it is also part of the company's commitment in raising local classical works to the international level.
"If all this we were shown only to stories of heroes and the West, they have time to watch the story of our hero. Let them know our hero also plays an important role in the history of world civilization, "he said.
Besides Stephen Rahman-Hughes, hybrid Malay-British actor, who was first introduced in the country through the staging, PGL - The Musical, this film also shows the famous Chinese actor, Jing Lu, besides Gavon Stenhouse Norman and Henrik, both from Sweden .
Not forgetting Miss Malaysia / Universe, Deborah Henry who together with Datuk Rahim Razali, Vanida Imran, Ummi Nazeera, Jehan Miskin, Khir Rahman, Craig Fong, Kuswadinata, Mano Maniam and Cat Farish.
He said some minor changes will be made in the film, including conversion to the title The Chronicles Malay before the start dunianya seeks to adapt to the requirements of international markets.
"They (NBC Universal) request that the title be changed. Good also have the word `Malay '... is a pride for our nation. At the same time, also maintained a dialogue in English (70 percent), while the rest malay for that purpose.
"Some of our distributors in Asia, but also Europe and Latin America have expressed interest to distribute the film in there, although it has not been completed. This is a good early indication for Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa, "he said.
He also plans to bring its latest film to Cannes Film Festival 2010 is scheduled to be held next May this year for promotional purposes, in addition to highlight his brother, Yusry Abdul Halim to the international stage direction.
"I never attended the festival last year. What I see, it is an excellent platform to pioneer international market for our film products. Roll may be able to use this opportunity to widen the same wing pengarahannya.Importantly, we must dare to try, "he said.
Production Info
Film: Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa (The Chronicles Malay)
Genre: Action-Epic
Publication: KRU Studios
Executive Producer: Norman Abdul Halim
Director: Yusry Abdul Halim
Music Score: Edry Abdul Halim
Script writer: Amir Hafizy
Cast: Datuk Rahim Razali, Stephen Rahman-Hughes, Jing Lu, Khir Rahman, Ummi Nazeera, Jehan Miskin, Cat Farish, Deborah Henry, Gavin Stenhouse, Henrik Norman, Craig Fong and Vanida Imran
Stunt Coordinator: Man Ching
Makeup / special effects: Mas Hashim
Costume: Rosada Abdul Hamid
Set / Props: Fab Lane Sdn Bhd
Director of Photography: Md. Noh Kassim
Art Director: Kek Ting Lam / Anuar Baharuddin
Premiere date: 30 September 2010
Film Publications / Distribution KRU Studios
Jin Notti: 20 September 2009
Deadline: October 2009
Planet 51: November 2009
My Spy: December 2009
Magika: February 2010
Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa: 30 September 2010
cite: http://www.bharian.com.my/sisipan/bintangpopular/Sunday/Klik/20090809123645/Article/index_html
p/s: i really impressed with KRU... i'll support KRU and hope that they would make different types of movie that will encourage the other directors to changee their mentality and the way of creating the story, cuz nowadays people want something different. Also like the films from Yasmin Ahmad.. Wonder where can we find director like her n KRU.. =="
