New Delhi:
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Producer Ekta Kapoor has signed a multi-film production deal with Armaan Zorace’s U.S. genre label Dark Hell and Hollywood producer Steven Schneider.
As per Variety, their collaboration will bring high-concept Indian films to the thriller-horror genre. Details of the projects have not yet been revealed, but they are expected to “cater to the audiences of the South-East Asian markets in India and overseas,” the signatories said in a statement.
Excited about the organization, Ekta said, “At Balaji Motion Pictures, our aim is to continue telling genre-bending stories which connect with the viewers. I am elated for this association, and I’m certain to be bringing together the best of cross-cultural content to the Indian diaspora. Such an opportunity helps us expand our reach to markets and audiences not tapped before, and this collaboration is of mutual ideas and intent.”
Meanwhile, Hollywood producer Steven Schneider expressed his excitement to make content for the Indian audience.
“This deal is a landmark for me and us as a team. India is an exciting market always known to put forth current and revolutionary content across genres. I’m looking forward to working with Ekta and Armaan, and together, we are certain to bring forth stories that are waiting to be told and heard,” he shared.
Earlier, Ekta has produced a few horror dramas including ‘Krishna Cottage’, ‘Ragini MMS’, and ‘Ragini MMS 2’.
On the work front, Ekta has 27 projects this year, in which some are shot and ready to release while some are still at the development stage. Projects which are ready to release by Altbalaji includes #hashtagwarss, Verdict 2, Mentalhood S2, Apharan 2, Bois Locker Room, Class of 2021, A Cold Mess, Farrey. TV projects incudes Naagin 6, Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki 2, Kahan Hum Chale, Itna Karo na mujhe pyaar 2. And films the line-up is Ek Villain Returns, Freddy, U turn, Hansal Mehta’s next thriller, Jersey, Goodbye, KTina, Dobaara, LSD 2.
(With inputs from ANI)
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