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‘Beef’ Creator Lee Sung Jin Launches Production Company, Plans Ali Wong Limited Series
“Beef” creator Lee Sung Jin has launched Lila Pictures, a production company set up to develop scripted series and feature films under his Netflix pact. The move gives him a banner to create and lead projects while supporting emerging creative talent.
Lila Pictures, named after a Sanskrit word meaning “divine play”, has appointed Hyunji Ward as senior vice president of film and television. Lee is also developing two new series; the article identifies one as “Beef”, an anthology that has won 11 Emmys from 29 nominations. His recent work includes writing a Marvel X-Men film with Joanna Calo and executive producing “Lurker”.
In short
- Lee Sung Jin has launched production company Lila Pictures.
- The company will develop films and series under his Netflix pact.
- “Beef” has won 11 Emmys from 29 nominations.
Explained simply
Lee Sung Jin is a writer and producer best known for creating Beef, a television series whose story and cast can change between instalments; this kind of format is called an anthology. The series has received major awards recognition, including 11 Emmy wins.
A production company develops and makes films or television programmes, often working with writers, directors and performers to bring projects to screen. Lee’s Netflix agreement provides a setting for his company’s scripted projects, while his past work across television and film gives context for the range of projects he may develop.
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