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The Asian invasion to Hollywood apparently still runs on as it was announced at the American Film Market that Universal Pictures has picked up the rights to make "The Host", a remake of South Korean hit movie of the same English title or "Gwoemul" in original title, which is slated to open on January 27 next year in U.S.

In bringing up the Americanized version to the surface, Roy Lee and Doug Davidson from Vertigo Entertainment are both on board to produce. However, no words yet on who will star in or helm the project, so stay with this site for further details on the movie.

Apart from "Host", Vertigo will also develop another remake from Filipino thriller flick "Sigaw" titled "The Echo" set to start filming in New York by March 2007. Original helmer Yam Laranas has already been tapped to direct with "The Hitcher" writer Eric Bernt penning the script.