Special Treatment for "Avengers"?: Production Subsidy Debate
- 9 years ago
Special Treatment for "Avengers"?: Production Subsidy Debate
Hollywood blockbuster "Avengers: Age of Ultron" had its world premier in Korea. World-famous stars from the action adventure film visited Korea to court their fans, who were eagerly waiting to see the scenes shot right in the middle of Seoul. How was it possible for such a huge production to film in Korea? The answer is found in the Korean Film Council's incentive system for foreign films shooting in Korea. Thanks to the incentive system, the "Avengers" sequel is expected to get a refund of almost US$2.75 million. However, there are conflicting opinions about whether the incentive system was appropriate for the latest "Avengers" movie, which featured Seoul only as a background.
Hollywood blockbuster "Avengers: Age of Ultron" had its world premier in Korea. World-famous stars from the action adventure film visited Korea to court their fans, who were eagerly waiting to see the scenes shot right in the middle of Seoul. How was it possible for such a huge production to film in Korea? The answer is found in the Korean Film Council's incentive system for foreign films shooting in Korea. Thanks to the incentive system, the "Avengers" sequel is expected to get a refund of almost US$2.75 million. However, there are conflicting opinions about whether the incentive system was appropriate for the latest "Avengers" movie, which featured Seoul only as a background.