LOS ANGELES – China’s NOVAEX Group and Magic Castles Incorporated (MCI) have partnered to create a technically forward magic experience for Chinese audiences, blending the iconic Hollywood institution The Magic Castle with the rich tradition of magic in China. The announcement was made by MCI founder Milt Larsen and NOVAEX CEO Jeson Zheng. MCI has granted NOVAEX the exclusive license to use the intellectual property of The Magic Castle in themed entertainment projects, including … [Read more...] about NOVAEX Group partners with Magic Castles Incorporated
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Mattel Inc presents Thomas & Friends in China
London, Uk —Mattel, Inc., a global learning, development and play company that inspires the next generation of kids to shape a brighter tomorrow, has announced its family CGI feature-length special Thomas & Friends The Great Race, will have a nation-wide theatrical run across China, covering 23 provinces and over 4,000 cinemas. Additionally, the 81-minute film will see the debut of its first Chinese character, Yong Bao, on the big screen further cementing the affinity and engagement of the … [Read more...] about Mattel Inc presents Thomas & Friends in China
BBC Earth launches One Amazing Day in China
One Amazing Day, the much anticipated follow-up to BBC Earth Films’ $112m box office smash Earth: The Movie makes its world premiere in Beijing. The film showcases the remarkable stories that happen on earth, our home, each and every day, driven by the power of the Sun. It takes audiences on a breath-taking and immersive voyage across the continents, through the oceans and skies as it track the sun’s journey...all in a single amazing day. A BBC Earth Films and Shanghai Media Group (SMG) … [Read more...] about BBC Earth launches One Amazing Day in China
HBO Asia promotes Beibei Fan
Singapore – HBO Asia announces the promotion of Ms Beibei Fan (范贝贝) to Executive Vice President for New Business and Managing Director for China. In this role, Beibei will oversee all the business aspects of HBO Asia’s business in China from revenue generation to production as well as new business prospects in Asia. “Beibei has done an excellent job for the company and this promotion is recognition of that contribution,” said Jonathan Spink, CEO of HBO Asia. He further added, “With Beibei … [Read more...] about HBO Asia promotes Beibei Fan
Looi heads to China
From June 1st 2017, iQiyi’s Children’s channel will stream the preschool series through their subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) and advertising-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) services. iQiyi, a subsidiary of Chinese search giant Baidu; is reputed to be China’s largest internet and mobile video service provider, with more than 20 million paid subscribers. iQiyi’s Co-director of Kid's Channel, Bao Yun stated, “Looi is high-quality cartoon. It's very gentle, soft, slow and cute. This kind of … [Read more...] about Looi heads to China
Doctor Who gets brand boost in China
London, UK - BBC Worldwide announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with leading Chinese media company, Shanghai Media Group Pictures (SMG Pictures) that will see expansion of the Doctor Who brand in China. The MOU was inked at a signing ceremony at BBC Worldwide’s Television Centre in London, with Mr Chen Sijie, GM of SMG Pictures and Jaclyn-Lee Joe, Chief Marketing Officer, BBC Worldwide. Madam Wang Jianjun, Director General President of Shanghai Media Group, Tim Davie, Chief Executive … [Read more...] about Doctor Who gets brand boost in China
