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The Star
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
M'sia-HK film pact benefits regional productions
KUALA LUMPUR: The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Malaysian film production company Skop Productions and Hong Kong's Mandarin Motion Pictures is seen as a strategic move to strengthen regional film cooperation. National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia (Finas) chief executive officer Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib said the partnership was highly significant as it not only serves as a catalyst for film industry relations but was also the first joint film initiative announced after the official visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Malaysia last month. 'This strengthens diplomatic and economic ties through a cultural diplomacy approach. 'The strategic partnership also receives investment support from Chinese government-linked companies such as Bauhinia Cultural Group (a government-linked film investment company) and Sil-Metropole Organisation (a company that manages film investments). 'It reflects the confidence of international investors in the country's creative potential and production quality,' he said. The MOU is a direct outcome of the Malaysian delegation's participation at Hong Kong Filmart last March, led by Finas, which resulted in a co-production agreement to produce a new international-class cinematic work. Azmir Saifuddin said the initiative would greatly benefit the country's film industry by facilitating market expansion, enabling technology and skills transfer, and promoting Malaysia as a premier filming destination on the global stage. 'In addition, this project is also supported through the Film in Malaysia Incentive, which offers a 30% cash rebate to film and TV productions filming in Malaysia.' The collaboration also aligns with the aspirations of Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, who has emphasised the importance of strategic collaboration, private investment involvement and sustainable film financing to reduce reliance on government funding in the national creative industry. Azmir Saifuddin also expressed confidence that with collaboration between the public and private sectors, Malaysia would be able to make higher-quality strides on the global stage. One example of recent success is the film Blood Brothers: Bara Naga, co-produced by Skop Productions and Primeworks Studios, which grossed RM45mil within 11 days of its theatrical release. Mandarin Motion Pictures, renowned for its Ip Man franchise starring Hong Kong martial arts icon Donnie Yen, has also achieved tens of millions of ringgit in box office sales across Malaysia.
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia-Hong Kong film pact to boost regional collaboration
KUALA LUMPUR: The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Malaysian film and production company, Skop Productions, and Mandarin Motion Pictures from Hong Kong has been deemed a strategic move in strengthening regional film cooperation. National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia (FINAS) chief executive officer Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib said the partnership was highly significant as it not only served as a catalyst for film industry relations between Malaysia and Hong Kong, but was also the first joint film initiative announced following the official visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Malaysia last month. 'This strengthens diplomatic and economic ties through a cultural diplomacy approach. 'The strategic partnership also receives investment support from Chinese government-linked companies such as Bauhinia Cultural Group (a government-linked film investment company) and Sil-Metropole Organisation (a company that manages film investments), which reflects the confidence of international investors in the country's creative potential and production quality,' he said in a statement today. The MoU is a direct outcome of the Malaysian delegation's participation at Hong Kong Filmart last March, led by FINAS, which resulted in a co-production agreement to produce a new international-class cinematic work. Azmir Saifuddin said the initiative would greatly benefit the country's film industry ecosystem through market expansion, technology and skills transfer, and branding Malaysia as a world-class filming destination. 'In addition, this project is also supported through the Film in Malaysia Incentive (FIMI), which offers a 30 per cent cash rebate to film and TV productions filming in Malaysia,' he said. He noted that the collaboration also aligns with the aspirations of Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, who has emphasised the importance of strategic collaboration, private investment involvement, and sustainable film financing to reduce reliance on government funding in the development of the national creative industry. Azmir Saifuddin also expressed confidence that with collaboration between the public and private sectors, Malaysia would be able to make bolder and higher-quality strides on the global stage. One example of recent success is the film Blood Brothers: Bara Naga, co-produced by Skop Productions and Primeworks Studios (PWS), which grossed RM45 million within just 11 days of its theatrical release. Meanwhile, Mandarin Motion Pictures, renowned for its Ip Man franchise starring Hong Kong martial arts icon Donnie Yen, has also achieved tens of millions of ringgit in box office sales across Malaysia.
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia-Hong Kong film pact a strategic move to strengthen regional film cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR: The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Malaysian film and production company, Skop Productions, and Mandarin Motion Pictures from Hong Kong has been deemed a strategic move in strengthening regional film cooperation. National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia (FINAS) chief executive officer Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib said the partnership was highly significant as it not only served as a catalyst for film industry relations between Malaysia and Hong Kong, but was also the first joint film initiative announced following the official visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Malaysia last month. 'This strengthens diplomatic and economic ties through a cultural diplomacy approach. 'The strategic partnership also receives investment support from Chinese government-linked companies such as Bauhinia Cultural Group (a government-linked film investment company) and Sil-Metropole Organisation (a company that manages film investments), which reflects the confidence of international investors in the country's creative potential and production quality,' he said in a statement today. The MoU is a direct outcome of the Malaysian delegation's participation at Hong Kong Filmart last March, led by FINAS, which resulted in a co-production agreement to produce a new international-class cinematic work. Azmir Saifuddin said the initiative would greatly benefit the country's film industry ecosystem through market expansion, technology and skills transfer, and branding Malaysia as a world-class filming destination. 'In addition, this project is also supported through the Film in Malaysia Incentive (FIMI), which offers a 30 per cent cash rebate to film and TV productions filming in Malaysia,' he said. He noted that the collaboration also aligns with the aspirations of Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, who has emphasised the importance of strategic collaboration, private investment involvement, and sustainable film financing to reduce reliance on government funding in the development of the national creative industry. Azmir Saifuddin also expressed confidence that with collaboration between the public and private sectors, Malaysia would be able to make bolder and higher-quality strides on the global stage. One example of recent success is the film Blood Brothers: Bara Naga, co-produced by Skop Productions and Primeworks Studios (PWS), which grossed RM45 million within just 11 days of its theatrical release. Meanwhile, Mandarin Motion Pictures, renowned for its Ip Man franchise starring Hong Kong martial arts icon Donnie Yen, has also achieved tens of millions of ringgit in box office sales across Malaysia.
RTHK
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTHK
Hong Kong films reign during May Day break in China
Hong Kong films reign during May Day break in China 'The Dumpling Queen' is projected to finish with earnings of around 387 million yuan. Photo: courtesy of Mandarin Motion Pictures China's May Day holiday box office revenue, including presales, has surpassed 400 million yuan as of Saturday morning, according to film data platform Maoyan, with Andrew Lau's "The Dumpling Queen" topping the chart. The five-day holiday, running from May 1 to 5, is being led by the fact-based drama starring popular comedienne Ma Li. The film traces the journey of a Hong Kong street food vendor who becomes the founder of a household frozen food brand. "The Dumpling Queen" has already grossed around 100 million yuan, and is projected to finish with earnings of approximately 387 million yuan in the mainland, according to Maoyan forecasts. Second spot was filled by "A Gilded Game," a financial crime thriller from prolific Hong Kong director Herman Yau – starring Andy Lau and Oho Ou. Centered on high-stakes fraud and market manipulation, the film has taken in roughly 70 million yuan so far. Completing the top three on Saturday morning was Studio Ghibli's "Princess Mononoke," marking its first-ever theatrical release in the Chinese mainland. Originally released in Japan in 1997, this environmental epic is widely regarded as Hayao Miyazaki's breakout international hit. While 2025 May Day box office growth is lagging behind the same period of the past two years, its diverse lineup has drawn varied audiences. (Xinhua)
South China Morning Post
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Mainland China's record-breaking Ne Zha 2 to hit cinemas in Hong Kong, Macau
Blockbuster mainland Chinese film Ne Zha 2 is set to hit cinema screens in Hong Kong after the animated tale about a youthful dragon-defying deity broke box office records over the Lunar New Year holiday. The film, adapted from Chinese mythology, will be released in theatres under the Cinema City, MCL, Cine-Art House and Emperor Cinemas chains in Hong Kong and Macau, according to Beijing Enlight Media and local firm Mandarin Motion Pictures. The companies said on Thursday that the release date for the critically acclaimed film, a sequel to Ne Zha: The Birth of the Demon Child from 2019 , would be announced later. 'Mandarin Motion Pictures has collaborated with Enlight Media for many years and we are honoured to work together again to bring such an excellent Chinese animation to the Hong Kong and Macau markets, allowing audiences to enjoy it in theatres,' company director Raymond Wong Pak-ming said. The sequel explores how Ne Zha, a boy born with a demonic destiny and great strength, realises that the cosmic order has been manipulated by deity leader Wuliang Xianweng to consolidate power and the superiority of his clan. While grappling with his self-image and identity, Ne Zha and his best friend Ao Bing unite suppressed spirits in the sea to fight the system. The film was released on the mainland last month. Photo: AFP
