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GDH 559
GDH 559 Co., Ltd. (), doing business as GDH, is a film studio subsidiary of the Thai entertainment conglomerate GMM Grammy. It was founded on 5 January 2016, as a successor to GMM Tai Hub (GTH) — Thailand's most successful film studio of the prior 11 years — which had been dissolved in December 2015 due to internal conflicts between the company's three major shareholders — GMM Grammy, and Hub Ho Hin. GDH had released films of various genres such as romance, comedy, horror and drama as well as the hit films '' Bad Genius'' and '' How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies''. Background GDH was formed as a joint venture between GMM Grammy and Hub Ho Hin Bangkok following the closure of GMM Tai Hub. The company was registered on December 14, 2015, with registered capital of 150,000,000 million baht under the same shareholding proportion. With the departure of GTH's former president Visute Poolvoralaks, GMM Grammy and Hub Ho Hin rejoined to create GDH 559, which inherited ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GMM Tai Hub
GMM Tai Hub or GTH () was a former film studio of the Thai entertainment conglomerate GMM Grammy. It was formed in 2003 by a merger between GMM Pictures, Tai Entertainment, and Hub Ho Hin Film following the box-office success of the childhood romantic comedy, '' Fan Chan'', which the three companies had produced. GTH was dissolved on 31 December 2015 due to internal conflicts. It was succeeded by GDH 559. Background In 2000, Tai Entertainment joined Hub Ho Hin Bangkok to produce '' The Iron Ladies'', a film that became a domestic box office leader in 2001. In 2003, Tai Entertainment and Hub Ho Hin teamed up with GMM Pictures to produce '' Fan Chan''. Launched in May 2004, GTH was a fully independent joint venture from three of Thailand's most renowned and innovative media companies: GMM Grammy (held 51%), Tai Entertainment (held 30%), and Hub Ho Hin Bangkok (held 19%). They announced a merger partner and set up a new company under the name "GMM Tai Hub" or "GTH". Partner ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nadao Bangkok
Nadao Bangkok Co., Ltd. () was a Thai media company in operation from 2009 to 2022. It did business in artist management and television and music production. The company was headed by Songyos Sugmakanan, its largest shareholder and CEO, and was a partially owned subsidiary of the film studio GDH 559 (itself a subsidiary of entertainment conglomerate GMM Grammy). The company was established under GDH's predecessor GTH, and initially focused only on talent management for GTH's actors. It branched into television production with the 2013 hit TV series ''Hormones'', and since then produced television and streaming drama series including '' Project S'', '' In Family We Trust'', '' My Ambulance'' and '' I Told Sunset About You''. A music production arm, Nadao Music, was launched in 2019 as a creative venue for artists under the company's umbrella, who numbered 39 in 2020, mostly young actors catering to Nadao and GDH's target audience group of 15–30-year-olds. However, Nadao e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Homestay (film)
''Homestay'' is a 2018 Thai drama thriller fantasy film produced by Jor Kwang Films and distributed by GDH 559. Co-written and directed by Parkpoom Wongpoom, the film is based on the Japanese novel ''Colorful'' by Eto Mori. It stars Teeradon Supapunpinyo as a spirit who gets to inhabit the body of Min, a teenager who recently committed suicide, and bring him back to life. The film was released in theatres on 25 October 2018. Plot The protagonist wakes up in a hospital morgue. Confused, he attempts to escape, but is confronted by several people who reveal themselves to be "the Guardian", and tell him that he is a spirit who has been given a second chance at life in the body of Min, a teenager who recently committed suicide. The Guardian tells him that he has 100 days to discover the reason for Min's death, or die permanently. Reluctantly, the spirit assumes the role of Min, going home with his mother. He meets his brother Menn, who does little to conceal his dislike of Min, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BNK48
BNK48 (read ''B.N.K. Forty-eight'') is a Thai Teen idol, idol Musical ensemble, girl group and the third international sister group of Japan's AKB48, following Indonesia's JKT48 and China's SNH48 (''Former''). After holding its first audition in mid-2016 and announcing its first-generation members in early 2017, the group officially debuted on 2 June 2017 and released the debut single, "Aitakatta", on 8 August 2017. Its second single, "Koisuru Fortune Cookie", released on 20 December 2017, was a great success. , the group has 42 members. The group is named after Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, where its theatre, BNK48 the Campus, is located. Orchid (color), Orchid, a flower popular in the country, serves as both the colour and motif of the group. BNK48 announced the formation of their first sister group, CGM48 (named after the city of Chiang Mai), on 2 June 2019. CGM48 is the first domestic sister group to be launched outside Japan and second sister group of AKB48 Group, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit
Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit (, ; born 4 February 1984) is a Thai writer, screenwriter and film director. His notable works are " Mary Is Happy, Mary Is Happy" and "Heart Attack" which has won several awards in the Suphannahong National Film Awards. Filmography Feature films * 36 (2012) * Mary Is Happy, Mary Is Happy (2013) * The Master (2014) * Heart Attack (2015) * Die Tomorrow (2017) * BNK48 Girls Don't Cry (2018) * Happy Old Year (2019) * Fast and Feel Love (2022) Short films * The Temptation (2009) * Mr. Mee wanna go to Egypt (2009) * Francais (2009) * Cherie is Korean-Thai (2010) * Panatipata (2010) * I Believe That Over 1 Million People Hate Maythawee (2011) * SORRY (2012) * 20 Scenes of June (2012) * Patcha is Sexy (2014) * Exotic (2014) * Scene 37 (2014) * Scene 38 (2015) * Scene 39 (2016) * Scene 40 (2017) * Friendshit (2017) * FACE/OFF (2018) Music videos * Slur - "Noob" (2010) * Muanpair Panaboot - "Chan Pid Tee Kid Wa Rao Rak Gun" (2012) * Greasy Cafe - "Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Promise (2017 Film)
''The Promise'', known in Thai as ''Puen.. Tee Raluek'' (, ), is a 2017 Thai horror film directed by Sophon Sakdaphisit and produced by GDH 559/Jor Kwang Films. It stars Namthip Jongrachatawiboon and Apichaya Thongkham, and was shot in Bangkok's famously unfinished Sathorn Unique Tower. ''The Promise'' earned a moderate 33.7 million baht (US$1 million) at the Thai box office, and was the fourth-grossing local film of 2017. The film received mixed reviews; it has been described as formulaic-yet-effective, and criticized for not realizing the potential of the financial-crisis background. The film won the 27th Suphannahong National Film Award for Best Visual Effects. Synopsis The film's plot revolves around two teenage friends, Ib and Boum, who decide to commit suicide together at the building as their families face financial ruin during the 1997 Asian financial crisis. However, Boum becomes scared and reneges on the promise. Twenty years later, when she re-visits the building ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nattawut Poonpiriya
Nattawut "Baz" Poonpiriya (, born 1981) is a Thai director, working extensively on television commercials and music videos, but best known for the films '' Countdown'', '' Bad Genius'' and '' One for the Road''. Biography Nattawut graduated Master of Fine Arts in stage directing from Srinakharinwirot University. After graduating, he worked mainly on television commercials for three years before moving to New York to study graphic design at Pratt Institute Pratt Institute is a private university with its main campus in Brooklyn, New York. It has an additional campus in Manhattan and an extension campus in Utica, New York at the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute. The institute was founded in 18 .... He returned to Thailand in 2011, and worked as a music video director before directing his first feature film, the horror thriller ''Countdown'', for GTH in 2012. The film won three categories at the Suphannahong National Film Awards. Nattawut then made a hiatus from feature fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nithiwat Tharathorn
Nithiwat Tharatorn () is a Thai film director. He made his directorial debut alongside five other directors on the 2003 childhood romantic comedy ''Fan Chan'' (2003) and his solo debut with the romantic comedy ''Seasons Change (film), Seasons Change'' in 2006. and now, he have romantic drama film ''Teacher's Diary (film), Teacher's Diary'' in 2014. Selected filmography * ''Fan Chan (film), Fan Chan'' (2003) * ''Seasons Change (film), Seasons Change'' (2006) * ''Dear Galileo (film), Dear Galileo'' (2009) * ''Teacher's Diary (film), Teacher's Diary'' (2014) * ''A Gift (film), A Gift'' (segment: "Still on My Mind") (2016) External links * Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University alumni, Nithiwat Tharathorn GDH 559 people, Nithiwat Tharathorn GMM Tai Hub people, Nithiwat Tharathorn Living people Thai film directors, Nithiwat Tharathorn Year of birth missing (living people) {{Thailand-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Gift (film)
''A Gift'', known in Thai as ''Pohn Jak Fah'' (, , meaning "blessings from the sky"), is a 2016 Thai film released by GDH 559. An anthology in three segments, the film explores the theme of music as gifts and pays tribute to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej's musical compositions. Each of the film's segments is based on one of the King's compositions. The first segment, based on the song "Love at Sundown", is a romantic comedy directed by Chayanop Boonprakob and Kriangkrai Vachiratamporn. It stars Naphat Siangsomboon and Violette Wautier. The second, "Still on My Mind", is a family drama directed by Nithiwat Tharathorn, and stars Nittha Jirayungyurn and Sunny Suwanmethanont. The final segment, "New Year Greeting" is a comedy by Jira Maligool (who also co-produced the film), starring Chantavit Dhanasevi and Neungthida Sophon. The film was originally slated for release on 1 December 2016, to celebrate King Bhumibol's birthday on 5 December as well as the upcoming new year. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banjong Pisanthanakun
Bangjong Pisanthanakun () is a Thai filmmaker and screenwriter. He saw early success with his first two films, ''Shutter (2004 film), Shutter'' (2004) and ''Alone (2007 film), Alone'' (2007), both horror films that he co-directed and co-wrote with Parkpoom Wongpoom. He also directed the 2013 comedy-horror romance film ''Pee Mak'', which became Thailand's highest-grossing film of all time, and the 2021 horror film The Medium (2021 film), ''The Medium'', which was a commercial and critical success in South Korea. In addition to horror films, Bangjong directed the romance films ''Hello Stranger (2010 film), Hello Stranger'' (2010) and ''One Day (2016 film), One Day'' (2016). Education and early career Bangjong Pisanthankun graduated in 1999 from Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, where he majored in film. He directed a short film, ''Plae Kao'', which was a finalist for best picture and best screenplay in the Click Radio comedy short film competition in 2000. He then wrote and dir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Day (2016 Film)
''One Day'' (, RTGS: Fanday…Fan Kun Khae Wan Diaw) is a 2016 Thai romance drama film directed by Banjong Pisanthanakun, and starring Chantavit Dhanasevi and Nittha Jirayungyurn. In October 2016, Banjong was in Singapore to promote his new romantic drama together with the two leads, Chantavit and TV actress Nittha who is making her debut on the big screen. Synopsis Denchai ( Chantavit Dhanasevi) is in love with his colleague Nui (Nittha Jirayungyurn) but does not have the courage to express his feelings towards her. He finally gets his chance during the company trip. He makes a wish to be with Nui for just one day, and his wish comes true. Cast * Chantavit Dhanasevi as Denchai * Nittha Jirayungyurn Nittha Khuhapremkit (; born 21 September 1990), formerly Nittha Jirayungyurn (), or nickname Mew () is a Thai actress and model who is under Channel 3 Thailand. Her first drama is ''Khun Chai Pawornruj'' as ''Thanying Wanrasa'' and she was paired ... as Nui Awards and nomin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Past Lives (film)
''Past Lives'' is a 2023 Romance film, romantic Drama (film and television), drama film written and directed by Celine Song in her feature directorial debut. Starring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, and John Magaro, it follows two childhood friends over the course of 24 years while they contemplate the nature of their relationship as they grow apart, living different lives. The plot is semi-autobiographical and inspired by real events from Song's life. ''Past Lives'' premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2023, and was released by A24 in the United States on June 2 and by CJ ENM in South Korea on a limited theatrical release, limited release on February 26, 2024, and a wide release on March 6. The film received positive reviews from critics and grossed $42.7 million worldwide. It was named one of the top ten films of 2023 by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute, receiving multiple accolades, with five nominations at the 8 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
