Hong Kong- Lifestyle media brand PROHBTD and Hong Kong-based Celestial Pictures, in association with The Spellbound Group, have partnered to produce a video remix of Kung Fu Cannabis, involving the hottest Shaw Brothers’ legendary martial arts movies. The video received the remix treatment from famed Barcelona-based remixer Eclectic Method, who previously worked with companies like Apple and Reebok and music artists like Childish Gambino, Fat Boy Slim, U2 and Snoop Dogg. Celestial … [Read more...] about PROHBTD kicks off with Celestial
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Celestial Pictures and El Rey Network partner for licensing deal
New York & Hong Kong – Celestial Pictures Limited (Celestial Pictures) announced on February 26 that it has concluded a multi-year content deal with El Rey Network, the new English-language cable channel from maverick filmmaker Robert Rodriguez. Under the agreement, El Rey Network will offer subscribers access to the classic martial arts titles from the Shaw Brothers library, which includes The 36th Chamber … [Read more...] about Celestial Pictures and El Rey Network partner for licensing deal
Celestial Pictures to license martial arts content to India’s BoxTV
Celestial Pictures Limited (CPL) has concluded a multi-year content deal with BoxTV, licensing more than 100 titles of Shaw Brothers' martial arts movies to India’s newest video streaming portal under Times Internet. All films will come with English dubbed tracks with English subtitles. Officially launched in February 2013 after the invite-only alpha phase, BoxTV currently offers full length movies and television content on its portal. “Celestial Pictures is excited to … [Read more...] about Celestial Pictures to license martial arts content to India’s BoxTV
Todd Miller promoted to CEO of Celestial Tiger Entertainment
Hong Kong - Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) has announced that Todd Miller has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. Miller joined CTE as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) when the company was formed in January 2012 through a merger of Celestial Pictures’ channels business with Tiger Gate Entertainment. Miller will continue to report to the Board of Directors of CTE. “Celestial Tiger Entertainment has established a strong … [Read more...] about Todd Miller promoted to CEO of Celestial Tiger Entertainment
China approves screening of The Hunger Games in June
Santa Monica, California – Lionsgate’s blockbuster film The Hunger Games has been approved for release in China in the first half of June. The film, which has already grossed nearly$620 million at the worldwide box office, will be released nationwide in China with both dubbed and subtitled prints by The China Film Group in cooperation with Talent International, Lionsgate’s promotional partner. The Hunger Games will be one of the … [Read more...] about China approves screening of The Hunger Games in June
Celestial Pictures taps former SPT exec to lead distribution
Hong Kong – Celestial Pictures Limited (CPL) has appointed Annie Yim as director for distribution, wherein she will focus on managing and distributing CPL’s extensive portfolio of movies and TV series, including the Shaw Brothers Film Library and new Celestial Pictures content, across multiple media platforms in the Greater China region. Yim will be reunited with and reporting to Ross Pollack, CPL’s CEO, and will work closely with Gigi Ko, Director, Distribution, who manages … [Read more...] about Celestial Pictures taps former SPT exec to lead distribution
