Bringing Indonesia’s Blockbuster Legacy to the Global Stage
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – 15th March 2024, MD Pictures is delighted to announce its partnership with Lionsgate for the exclusive distribution of Badarawuhi di Desa Penari (Dancing Village: The Curse Begins), the highly anticipated prequel to Indonesia’s highest grossing movie of all time, KKN Curse of the Dancing Village.
MD Pictures is also proud to disclose that Badarawuhi di Desa Penari (Dancing Village: The Curse Begins) is the first filmed for IMAX movie ever produced in Southeast Asia. In 2024, it is one of only five filmed for IMAX productions worldwide. Consistently at the forefront of the local industry, MD Pictures, together with Lionsgate’s sterling worldwide record in distribution, promises to push the frontiers further.
In celebration of this title and a newfound partnership, Lionsgate will host the US premiere of Badarawuhi di Desa Penari (Dancing Village: The Curse Begins) on April 4th, 2024, in Los Angeles. This premiere signifies a huge milestone in MD’s mission to showcase Indonesian movies on the international stage.
“I am thrilled to announce our partnership with Lionsgate for the distribution of Badarawuhi di Desa Penari (Dancing Village: The Curse Begins) in the United States. This collaboration represents a leap forward for the Indonesian movie industry on the global stage. We believe that entertainment transcends language and cultural barriers, and we are confident that through this partnership we will be able to showcase the richness of Indonesian culture to the American audience and beyond,” said Manoj Punjabi, CEO and Founder of MD Pictures.
“At Lionsgate, we are always looking for ways to showcase the best in entertainment to audiences around the world. With this exciting collaboration with MD Pictures, we are breaking ground by releasing our first Indonesian film, proving our continued commitment to visionary filmmaking on a global scale. We are thrilled to be partners with Manoj and MD Pictures on this film and excited to celebrate its release,” said Helen Lee-Kim, President, International Motion Picture Group at Lionsgate.
About MD Pictures
MD Pictures,an MD Entertainment Company, is a film studio based in Jakarta, Indonesia. It is distinguished as the first nationally listed film company in the IDX (Indonesia Stock Exchange) and has maintained its position at the industry forefront for over two decades.
Since its inception in 2002, MD Entertainment has grown into the most prolific media powerhouse in the country, garnering synergy from its fully integrated system and advanced facilities spanning the entire production chain.
MD creates films, television and OTT programming, music, and animation, and is synonymous with consistently creating industry benchmarks. Today, the group boasts a library of over 200 feature films and 14,000 hours of content across various platforms, including monumental, award-winning films and shows. Uniquely, the IP of all MD programming is wholly owned by the group.
In 2022, MD Pictures released KKN: Curse of the Dancing Village, which currently holds the record for the highest grossing Indonesian film of all time, with a viewership of over 10 million. This historic achievement has propelled the company further, enabling its debut on the international stage through global partnerships and Hollywood premieres.
For more information about MD Entertainment and its various official social media accounts, please visit: https://linktr.ee/mdentertainmentofficial
About Lionsgate
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world.
The Company’s film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 20,000+ title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.
