Jennifer Thym's sci-fi/thriller series 'Lumina' signed to Koldcast TV

Remember when we told you about Jennifer Thym's Hong Kong fantasy/sci-fi thriller web series Lumina? Well, the series, written and directed by Thym, has just been signed by American Web TV Channel KoldCast.

“This past week has been amazing,” says Lumina writer and director Jennifer Thym. “... I'm so excited that Lumina is now on their slate - it's a big step for a new Hong Kong production like ours!"

Marti Resteghini, VP, Network Programming at KoldCast TV, says that KoldCast has been looking for a special series with which to launch its new International channel. “Lumina is a thrilling fairytale about love, longing and greed...

"It's a timeless story that just so happens to be taking place in Hong Kong. Jennifer Thym’s strikingly beautiful series has raised the bar for web programming - both here and abroad,” says Resteghini.

Creating worlds is a passion and one that Thym enjoys. When she entered the film world in July 2008, the investment banker turned filmmaker decided to take a novel approach to reaching her audience.

“With LUMINA we wanted to go beyond the conventional format of short film,” says Jennifer Thym, “and create an online fantasy
series with wonderful potential for interactivity with its viewers.” As theatrical and DVD sales fall around the world, viewers are increasingly turning to the web for entertainment. “The online audience is already there. To me, it’s about connecting to them with an engaging and beautifully told story.”

“LUMINA will open your minds cinematically, and the story will open your hearts to the impossible,” says producer Sommer Nguyen.
LUMINA stars actress and model JuJu Chan, who also stars in the new RTHK reality show on poverty and is the winner of Miss United Nation International Ambassador 2009, Miss United Nation China, Miss Congeniality and Miss TVB People’s Choice for
Miss Chinatown USA Pageant 2009. Michael Chan, star of the viral hit Wall Street Fighter IV, and Vince Matthew Chung, winner of The Amazing Race Asia 3, co-star.

LUMINA the Web Series launched this week with a triple webisode release on KoldCast TV, with new webisodes airing every Monday. The series is free to view on www.koldcast.tv and on www.luminaseries.com.