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Celestial Tiger Entertainment Signs Exclusive Output Deals with
Mega-Vision Project Workshop Limitedand Universe Entertainment Limited
CELESTIAL MOVIES now has output deals with all five of the major Chinese film
studios and distributors
Hong Kong (September 16, 2013) - Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE), operator of
the largest bouquet of pan-Asian channels dedicated to Asian entertainment, announced
today the signing of two exclusive output deals with renowned Hong Kong movie studios,
Mega-Vision Project Workshop Limited (MVP) and Universe Entertainment Limited
(Universe). The deals secure exclusive first-run pay TV-rights, as well as pay per-view
and VOD (video-on-demand) rights, of all upcoming movies from the two studios for
CTE’s premiere Chinese movie channel CELESTIAL MOVIES (CM) in Malaysia,
Brunei and Indonesia. The two output deals are in addition to CM’s ongoing exclusive
output deals with Media Asia Distribution Co., Ltd., Emperor Motion Picture, and
Distribution Workshop (HK) Limited in those territories. The five output deals ensure
that the vast majority of all Chinese films theatrically released in Hong Kong will air first
and exclusively on CM.
MVP is headed by the legendary Wong Jing, one of the most prolific producers in Hong
Kong cinematic history. Recent productions include Young and Dangerous: Reloaded, a
new remake of the classic triad franchise and Princess and Seven Kung Fu Masters, a
comedy with three generations of Hong Kong comedy stars. Upcoming productions
include the highly anticipated casino-themed drama From Vegas to Macau, starring
Chow Yun Fat, Nicholas Tse and Chapman To; and the comedies Mr. & Mrs. Player,
directed by Wong Jing and starring Chapman To and Chrissie Chau; and Black Comedy,
directed by Wilson Chin and starring Wong Cho Lam, Jim Chim and Kimmy Tong.
Universe, a subsidiary of Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed Universe International
Holdings Limited, has been producing Hong Kong and Chinese films since 2000. The
company is headed by Daneil Lam Shiu-ming, a pioneer in the Hong Kong entertainment
industry since he founded Universe Laser and Video, Co., Limited in 1986. Besides
producing one of the biggest Chinese movie blockbusters of all time, Shaolin Soccer,
Universe most recently produced the thriller Conspirators, directed by Oxide Pang and
starring award-winning actors Aaron Kwok and Nick Cheung. Upcoming productions
include Out of Inferno 3D, the first Asian 3D fire-fighting action adventure directed by
the Pang Brothers and starring Louis Koo, Sean Lau and Lee Sinje; and the big budget
action epic The White Storm, directed by Benny Chan and starring Sean Lau, Louis Koo,
Nick Cheung, and veteran actor Lo Hoi Pang.
“We are very pleased to partner with Mega-Vision Project Workshop and Universe
Entertainment exclusively on a broader level. Celestial Movies brings our viewers the
biggest Chinese blockbusters and the biggest stars, first and exclusively, and the output
from MVP and Universe ensures that we deliver on this promise,” said Ofanny Choi,
Executive Vice President, TV Networks, Celestial Tiger Entertainment.
“We have had a long-standing relationship with Celestial Movies and I am glad to see it
develop into a stronger partnership with this output deal. I am happy our star-driven line
up of movies will premiere exclusively on one of the most widely distributed 24-hour
Chinese movie channel in the world,” said, Angela Wong, General Manager,
Mega-Vision Project Workshop Limited.
“We are much delighted to see the prosperous growth of Celestial Movies over the years
and expand our relationship with such a distinguished and trustful partner. We believe
with the unique strengths of Celestial Movies, we will achieve a successful distribution
of film content across those regions” said Alvin Lam, Chief Operation Officer, Universe
Entertainment Limited.
Celestial Movies is the region’s premiere 24-hour first-run Chinese movie channel with
the widest distribution across Asia and beyond, offering viewers the biggest stars and the
biggest blockbusters. Broadcasting over 400 movies a year with 100% localized subtitles,
Celestial Movies promises to bring the viewers the latest Chinese and Asian movie hits
and all-time favorites.
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Media Contact:
Pauline Poon
Celestial Tiger Entertainment
T: 852 2239 6131
E: [email protected]
About Celestial Tiger Entertainment
CELESTIAL TIGER ENTERTAINMENT (CTE) is a diversified media company
dedicated to entertaining audiences in Asia and beyond. The company focuses on the
operation of branded pay television channels, content creation and content distribution
targeted at Asian consumers.
CTE operates a powerful bouquet of distinct pay television channels including:
CELESTIAL MOVIES, the most broadly distributed 24-hour Chinese and Asian movies
channel in the world; CELESTIAL CLASSIC MOVIES, the gateway to an unparalleled
array of Chinese movie masterpieces; CELESTIAL MOVIES HD, the latest Chinese
movies in high definition; KIX, the ultimate in action entertainment; Thrill, Asia's only
horror and suspense movie channel; and KIX HD, featuring the best of action with a
late-night dose of thrillers in high definition.
As one of Asia's largest vertically integrated independent entertainment companies, CTE
produces original content which complements its channels business. CTE is also the
exclusive sales agent for Hollywood studio Lionsgate in Greater China and Southeast
Asia, and represents Lionsgate’s television content and vast feature film library in Japan
and Korea as well.
Headquartered in Hong Kong, CTE’s majority shareholders are Saban Capital Group, a
leading private investment firm specializing in the media, entertainment and
communications industries; Celestial Pictures, a major Asian entertainment company
wholly-owned by Astro, the owner and operator of the leading DTH platform in Malaysia;
and Lionsgate, the world’s largest independent filmed entertainment studio. For more
information, please visit www.celestialtiger.com.