Hong Kong superstar Leon Lai has accepted the invitation from the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) to once again act as Ambassador for the 2021 Entertainment Expo, taking part in a photoshoot to introduce this year’s event. Commenting on being appointed into the role, Mr Lai said: “The pandemic has created a new normal for the local film and television entertainment industry. I am proud to act as Ambassador for the expo during this particularly challenging period to continue … [Read more...] about Leon Lai returns as ambassador for entertainment expo
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ABS-CBN documentaries to screen in Hong Kong
ABS-CBN DocuCentral’s two documentaries—HIV Rising, which tackles the growing number of HIV cases in the Philippines and Hallyu and I, an in-depth look on the Korean wave phenomenon—will be showcased to global audiences as it screens in the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART). Dubbed as Asia’s largest entertainment market fair, Hong Kong FILMART gathers industry professionals to exhibit their best works, launch projects, and more from March 18 to 21. This year’s … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN documentaries to screen in Hong Kong
Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) Opens
The 22nd edition of the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) opened and ends on 22 March at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), raising the curtain for the largest marketplace of its kind in Asia. A global entertainment trading platform to create opportunities This year, FILMART, as a premier trading platform, features some 850 exhibitors from 37 countries and regions, including emerging markets such as Colombia, Mongolia, Nigeria, … [Read more...] about Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) Opens
FILMART Draws 8,700+ International Buyers
The 22nd edition of Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), drew to a successful close today. The four-day event attracted more than 8,700 buyers, up nine per cent from last year. 60 events to promote industry exchanges At this year’s FILMART, more than 60 scheduled events, including professional seminars, new film launches and networking activities, were held to facilitate exchanges and business matching. Major … [Read more...] about FILMART Draws 8,700+ International Buyers
Industry leaders converge at FILMART
At the TV World 2016 International Forum held during the 20th edition of FILMART, industry experts discussed the importance of the Belt and Road Initiative to the cinema and TV industries, and predicted that cross-border film partnerships would become a major trend. Chen Bin, Senior Vice President of DMG YinJi Film, Television, Entertainment & Media Ltd Co, said the Belt and Road Initiative has brought the Belt and Road countries closer in terms of economic development and cultural … [Read more...] about Industry leaders converge at FILMART
BTI Studios and Medi-Lan merge
A year after acquisition of Medi-Lan by BTI Studios, both companies will officially operate as BTI Studios from April 2016. The two companies celebrated this new era for a new BTI Studios with a party during Hong Kong FILMART. More events are expected after the official name change in April. The acquisition announced in April 2015 brought a partnership that offered a variety of media solutions to different media companies, especially those of subtitling, dubbing and more. The name change is a … [Read more...] about BTI Studios and Medi-Lan merge