An innovative podcast is set to hit the airwaves as Hollywood actress Lucy Liu teams up with Singer Studios to bring an exciting narrative to the listeners. The multimedia franchise, Pirate Queen, is expanding its horizons into the realms of graphic novels and podcasts. This transformational voyage takes its roots from the captivating life story of Cheng Shih, a formidable female pirate who ruled the South China Sea during the dawn of the 18th century.
Pirate Queen made its adroit inception with a VR experience par excellence, scripted by the gifted Maja Bodenstein. This digital marvel proved to be a resounding success, acquiring the prestigious Tribeca Storyscapes Award and the Raindance Discovery Award in 2023. The ground-breaking VR experience is now in the running for an Emmy in the category of Outstanding Emerging Media.
The anticipated Pirate Queen podcast is set to be directed by the brilliant Eloise Singer, with Liu gracing it as the narrator. The debut episode, scheduled for release on Sep 10, is accessible across all significant podcast platforms and includes a riveting exclusive interview with Liu.
Andrews McMeel Publishing, a renowned publishing name in the world, is slated to bring the forthcoming graphic novel series of Pirate Queen to the global audience. The series may explore the captivating histories of 17 more female pirates in the future.
IN MEMORIAM
The Busan International Film Festival has planned to pay a heartfelt homage to the exceptional actor Lee Sun-kyun, who tragically lost his life last December. A dedicated section at the festival will screen six of his spectacular works as a commendation of his dynamic and profound cinematic contribution to the Korean film industry.
Lee’s cinematic journey, including his early works “Paju”, “Our Sunhi”, and “A Hard Day” will be showcased in retrospection. Also, an episode of the popular TV series “My Mister,” Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar-winning “Parasite,” along with “Land of Happiness” will also form part of this tribute.
NEAR NEIGHBORS
A landmark pact was struck between the esteemed Indian company Mountain River Films and the Chinese governmental agency, China Intercontinental Communication Centre. At the signing event in Beijing, Chandra K. Jha, the CEO of Mountain River Films, underlined the significance and promise of this strategic collaboration, given that these two nations are the world’s most populous ones. He voiced his ambitions about his company leading the charge in ensuring that Indian content gains popularity and thrives in China.
FAQs
Q: What is the Pirate Podcast about?
A: The Pirate Podcast is a narrative about the life of Cheng Shih, a female pirate who ruled the South China Sea at the start of the 18th century.
Q: Who is responsible for directing and narrating the podcast?
A: The podcast is directed by Eloise Singer and narrated by Lucy Liu.
Q: What are the future plans for the Pirate Queen franchise?
A: Besides the podcast, the Pirate Queen franchise is also planning a series of graphic novels that may eventually cover the history of 17 other women pirates.
Q: What is special about the upcoming Busan Film Festival?
A: The Busan International Film Festival will host a special section dedicated to actor Lee Sun-kyun, showcasing six of his works.
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