Kong: Skull Island model setup proposed near Hoan Kiem Lake

Taking advantages of Vietnamese landscapes shot in Kong: Skull Island, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has co-operated with the film distribution firm to organise a range of activities to promote the country’s tourism sector.

The ministry has also asked the Hanoi People’s Committee to establish the 3D model of the film at an outstanding place in the city’s pedestrianised area around Hoan Kiem Lake.

The ministry suggested the area of Statue of Soldiers near Ba Kieu Temple as the suitable spot.

According to the ministry, the model would be a good prop for people’s photos.

Meanwhile, documents for the tourism promotion of Vietnam in general and Hanoi in particular would also be provided there. The setup should be finished before April 5.

To Van Dong, Director of the Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said that the department has totally supported the image of the country through the film.

However, the location selection needs to be carefully considered as Hoan Kiem Lake is seen as the symbol of Hanoi so it is seen as sensitive in some ways.

Kong: Skull Island set a new box office record in Vietnam after snagging VND18.2 billion (USD798,200) from the opening day on March 10 and early screenings on March 9 night.

Kong: Skull Island to be screened for free in Ninh Binh and Quang Binh

The new giant-ape themed blockbuster film Kong: Skull Island will be screened free in Ninh Binh and Quang Binh provinces which featured in the film’s locations.

According to the film distribution partner CJ CGV Vietnam Company, Kong: Skull Island will be shown to farmers in Quang Binh’s Minh Hoa District and those near Van Long Nature Reserve in Ninh Binh Province’s Gia Vien District.

The information was given by CJ CGV Vietnam Company on March 10 in Hanoi when it screened the film for leaders from the Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The company, however, did not mention the exact time when the film will be presented in these two provinces.

Kong: Skull Island director Jordan Vogt-Roberts said the film’s landscapes would offer Vietnam a good chance to promote the country’s tourism as up to 70% its content shot in Vietnam.

Speaking at a recent meeting, Nguyen Van Tuan, director general of Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), announced a plan of creating a Kong: Skull Island tourist route, which will connect Quang Ninh, Quang Binh and Ninh Binh provinces where the film was shot last year.

He also tasked relevant agencies with studying the feasibility of opening such a route.

The blockbuster has set a new record in box office revenues in Vietnam after snagging VND18.2 billion (USD798,200) from the opening day on March 10 and early screenings on March 9 night.

According to distribution partner CJ CGV Vietnam, more than 162,000 moviegoers flocked to cinemas nationwide to see the Hollywood monster movie, the first of its kind shot in Vietnam.

On March 10, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism appointed director Jordan Volt-Roberts as Vietnam’s tourism ambassador for 2017-2020.