Filmmakers had called for a boycott over the rule change.
The organisers behind Thailand’s Suphannahong National Film Awards have dropped a rule that would effectively disqualify independent features from nomination following a major backlash.
A recent rule change by the National Federation of Motion Pictures and Contents Associations (Mpc) stated that theatrical releases in five regions of Thailand and a minimum of 50,000 cinema admissions were required for a film to be considered for nomination. These regions include Bangkok, Chiangmai (the north), Chonburi (the east), Nakhon Ratchasima (the northeast) and Nakhon Si Thammarat (the south).
It meant that, earlier this week,...
The organisers behind Thailand’s Suphannahong National Film Awards have dropped a rule that would effectively disqualify independent features from nomination following a major backlash.
A recent rule change by the National Federation of Motion Pictures and Contents Associations (Mpc) stated that theatrical releases in five regions of Thailand and a minimum of 50,000 cinema admissions were required for a film to be considered for nomination. These regions include Bangkok, Chiangmai (the north), Chonburi (the east), Nakhon Ratchasima (the northeast) and Nakhon Si Thammarat (the south).
It meant that, earlier this week,...
- 3/31/2023
- by Silvia Wong
- ScreenDaily
Funny, we always thought director (Prince) Chatrichalerm Yukol’s Thai epic King Naresuan was at its biggest going to be a trilogy, but as we’ve now learnt that episode five is now due to open in Thailand in the new year, it looks like we were a tiny bit wrong. The coin they must have spent on this ever expanding series is Immense, but then it always helps with getting your funding when you’re a member of the Thai royal family. King Naresuan 5 is currently (release dates on these tend to slide...often) due to open April 2014 King Naresuan 5 trailer King Naresuan 5 poster...
- 12/7/2013
- 24framespersecond.net
To say that director Chatrichalerm Yukol thinks big would be a gross understatement. A bona fide Thai prince, Yukol makes films on an epic scale. His Suriyothai was a lavish spectacle that caught the attention of Francis Ford Coppola and he has since been working on a series of four films dedicated to a key figure from Thai history: King Naresuan.Yukol's cycle of four Naresuan films are by far the largest cinematic undertaking in Thai history with seemingly no expense spared to get the story right. This is old school cast-of-thousands stuff in a lavish period setting, all of it in service to the story of the man who freed Siam - which would later become Thailand - from Burmese control.The fourth and final...
- 7/18/2011
- Screen Anarchy
Parts one and two of Chatrichalerm Yukol’s sweeping historical epic King Naresuan dropped onto U.S DVD recently... but meanwhile...back in Thailand this sprawling opus continues to grow ever larger, with news its now reached its fourth (this must have cost a fortune!?) instalment. Even though it might be getting a little long in the tooth as a series, the action shows no sign of dieing down. The full trailer for the latest episode is crammed full bad guys and of course battles galore. Check it at the link Naresuan 4 trailer...
- 7/18/2011
- 24framespersecond.net
If the primary scale for measuring a nation’s collective sense of patriotism was based on the number of historical dramas it produces (in which case Americans are raging egoists), then Thailand has just taken a very large step forward in nationalist pride with the two-part, five and a half-hour epic Kingdom of War (aka Legend of King Naresuan: Hostage of Hongsawadi). Chatrichalerm Yukol’s massive undertaking tells the story of King Naresuan who grew up in the care of a patient Buddhist and went on to liberate Siam from the brilliant conqueror, King Bayinnaung of Burma. Despite what the name of the feature might lead you to believe, Kingdom of War is as much a war film as it is a coming of age film and a political drama of the Machiavellian sort. When the two films get into a groove the pacing is flawless, however it inevitably...
- 7/10/2011
- by Lex Walker
- JustPressPlay.net
One of Thailand’s biggest ever grossing Movie series - Chatrichalerm Yukol’s historical action epic - King Naresuan has dropped onto U.S DVD, and we didn’t even see it coming! Why? Well mainly because of its dumb new title…Kingdom of War. The only saving grace we can give the distributor is for the fact they’ve released the first two films together, in a pretty reasonably priced 2 disc set. Synopsis: Kingdom Of War (urgh) is an epic historical action film about King Naresuan the Great, who liberated the Siamese from the control of Burma, changing the destiny of a nation. Part 1 introduces Naresuan as a child prince captured by the Burmese King Bayinnaung in order to keep the province of Ayudhya subservient. Naresuan spends almost seven years away from home studying as a novice Buddhist monk. Part 2 depicts Naresuan's life as the heir-presumptive to Ayudhya.
- 7/6/2011
- 24framespersecond.net
Thai movie sites are listing its release and a trailer is online, could it be that the much delayed 3rd (but apparently now, not final) instalment to Chatrichalerm Yukol’s massive Thai - historical, action biopic - box office hit ‘King Naresuan’ is finally on the way? It Seems so, and it may not finish there. The series has become so sprawling that there’s now talk of a 4th episode on the way. Great news for the Thai fans, but as no one in an English speaking region has seen fit to release then on DVD, we’ve yet to enjoy this epic spectacle. Here's hoping someone sees sense (hint hint) soon. King Naresuan’ part 3 is set to open next month. Trail at the link.
- 7/10/2010
- 24framespersecond.net
Thai movie sites are listing its release and a trailer is online, could it be that the much delayed 3rd (but apparently now, not final) instalment to Chatrichalerm Yukol’s massive Thai - historical, action biopic - box office hit ‘King Naresuan’ is finally on the way? It Seems so, and it may not finish there. The series has become so sprawling that there’s now talk of a 4th episode in the offing. Great news for the Thai fans, but as no one in an English speaking region has seen fit to release then on DVD, we’ve yet to enjoy this epic spectacle. Here's hoping someone sees sense (hint hint buyers) on that soon. King Naresuan’ part 3 is set to open next month. Trail at the link.
- 7/10/2010
- 24framespersecond.net
Thai movie sites are listing its release and a trailer is online, could it be that the much delayed 3rd (but apparently now, not final) instalment to Chatrichalerm Yukol’s massive Thai - historical, action biopic - box office hit ‘King Naresuan’ is finally on the way? It Seems so, and it may not finish there. The series has become so sprawling that there’s now talk of a 4th episode on the way. Great news for the Thai fans, but as no one in an English speaking region has seen fit to release then on DVD, we’ve yet to enjoy this epic spectacle. Here's hoping someone sees sense (hint hint) soon. King Naresuan’ part 3 is set to open next month. Trail at the link.
- 7/10/2010
- 24framespersecond.net
BANGKOK, Thailand -- Thai Prince Chatrichalerm Yukol is collaborating with "Ong Bak" star Tony Jaa on his next film.
This year, the prince's first two installments of the "King Naresuan" trilogy broke records at the Thai boxoffice (HR 2/27). The second "Naresuan" installment is the official Thai submission for in the foreign-language category for the upcoming Academy Awards.
Yukol said Jaa will appear in a supporting role as a slave in the third "Naresuan" movie, which will not, as initially expected, be released Dec. 5 to coincide with the 80th birthday of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Jaa is working on "Ong Bak II", in which he will star and make his directorial debut (HR 4/2).
"In this movie you will have a chance to see him act, not just do stunts," Yukol said.
Shooting with Jaa will start early next year, with a release expected later in the year.
This year, the prince's first two installments of the "King Naresuan" trilogy broke records at the Thai boxoffice (HR 2/27). The second "Naresuan" installment is the official Thai submission for in the foreign-language category for the upcoming Academy Awards.
Yukol said Jaa will appear in a supporting role as a slave in the third "Naresuan" movie, which will not, as initially expected, be released Dec. 5 to coincide with the 80th birthday of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Jaa is working on "Ong Bak II", in which he will star and make his directorial debut (HR 4/2).
"In this movie you will have a chance to see him act, not just do stunts," Yukol said.
Shooting with Jaa will start early next year, with a release expected later in the year.
- 10/23/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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