CENSORSHIP OF STREAMS
Malaysian Minister for Home Affairs Saifuddin Nasution Ismail stated that it intends to hold conferences with the Ministry of Communications with a view to expanding the country’s mandate Film Censorship Board (LPF) for video streamers. Currently, the LPF has jurisdiction over theatrical releases, but not over content broadcast on the Internet.
Malaysia has been notable in demanding cuts – often refused by rights holders – of imported and local films, especially those where they address faith or homosexuality, even tangentially. Hollywood Movies “Thor” It is “Light-year” were banned. Last year, local director Amanda Nell I denounced the censored version of his award-winning film “Tiger Stripes”.
Speaking in parliament, Saifuddin stated that “the LPF will not approve the screening of any films that promote LGBTQ, communism, Islamophobia and people who conflict with Islamic beliefs.”
INVESTMENT IN VFX
Japanese broadcaster TBS Holdings introduced “large equity financing” in Megalis a Tokyo-based visual effects production company led by co-CEOs Christophe Rodo It is Jeffrey Dillinger. No details were disclosed about the size of the financing, nor its financial value.
In a linked transfer, the TBS subsidiary The seven entered into a partnership association with Megalis. The company was formed in 2017 and is active in films and TV dramas with credits including Netflix’s “Yu Yu Hakusho” and the feature film “Zom 100: Bucket Record of the Dead.”
“By integrating Megalis’ unparalleled experience in visual effects production with its own entertainment portfolio, it aims to reinforce the appeal of its content on the global stage and increase its presence,” said TBS. “These collaborations are fundamental to TBS Group’s bold global strategy, as outlined in its long-term vision, VISION 2030.”
“This collaboration marks a major step in strengthening the company’s production capabilities,” said the president of The Seven Sugai Tatsuo.
TICKET TO GO UP
Chinese language cinema ticketing company, Mao Yan we noted that net revenue tripled in 2023 as audiences returned to theaters following the end of COVID restrictions. Adjusted net revenue reached RMB 1.03 billion (US$143 million) in calendar and financial year 2023. Revenues doubled to RMB 4.76 billion (US$661 million).
In response to information released by the China Film Administration, the total box office in China was RMB 54.9 billion, a year-on-year increase of 83%. Local films accounted for RMB 46.0 billion of the total.
Maoyan has advanced into manufacturing financing and distribution companies. Last year, it was involved in the distribution or marketing of Chinese-language titles, including “Full River Crimson”, “Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms” and “Shining For One Factor”.
In the current year, Maoyan was the main producer and distributor of “Pegasus 2” and had a distribution position on two different Lunar New Year hits “YOLO” It is “Boonie Bears: Twist in Time.”
WAYS TO EARN
Chinese Language Cartoon Agency Winning animationknown for its TV series “Jonny Jetboy” and its film franchise “GG Bond”, has completed its first anime-style series “Shadows of the Void.”
A science fiction anime featuring the story of two spirited women who courageously face the “Voidflux” disaster, overcoming formidable challenges and protecting their homeland, will premiere from April 10 on Bilíbili platform.
The show is: “Infused with rich cultural influences from the Chinese language, the series intricately weaves elements such as character outfits inspired by Chinese language motifs and combat sequences rooted in traditional martial arts like Wing Chun. The landscapes of the “Sand Zone” are inspired by the traditional Chinese city of Dunhuang,” said the company.
MULTIPLEX MOVEMENTS
Multiplexed chain Cinepolis India promoted CEO Devang Sampat for the position of administrative director. Sampat has served as CEO of the Indian operations of the Latin American and international chain that operates 441 screens in India under the brand names Cinepolis, Cinepolis VIP and Enjoyable Cinemas since its launch in the country 14 years ago. The head of the area’s multiplex market is PVR Stainless which operates 1,712 screens across 359 properties in 114 cities in India and Sri Lanka.
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Elsewhere, following the appointments of Eduardo Acuna as CEO in 2023, along with a new board chaired by Eric Foss, the Cineworld Group appointed Thomas Tune as CFO, Ben Hill as chief human resources officer, John Henrich as general counsel, former MD of Cinepolis Asia and East Central Javier Sotomayor as president of Cineworld Worldwide and John Curry as senior vice president of economics at Regal .
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