Paramount Movie Park Korea
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Paramount Movie Park Korea is a theme park and resort complex that will open in Incheon, South Korea in 2011.
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The theme park will be based on films such as Mission: Impossible and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Paramount had previously owned several regional parks but not a world-class movie-themed park. It will be the world's first Paramount Pictures-based theme park and resort complex, with the cost of $1.5 billion. Daewoo Motor Sales will fund the joint venture company while Paramount will act as its licensor and manager creative development.
The impact of the theme park will be paramount to Korea's culture and tourism. It is a fast growing and attractive market, and they are business friendly and has a sophisticated culture, best suited for this project. It is expected to attract about 5 million visitors each year, with 20 percent of which may be from overseas. It will also be a tourist attraction for visitors during the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon.
