mm2 Asia Ltd. Co. Reg. No.: 201424372N 1002 Jalan Bukit Merah #07-11 Singapore 159456 www.mm2asia.com
PRESS RELEASE MM2 ASIA ACQUIRES DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS FOR 19 MOVIES IN SINGAPORE AND MALAYSIA, a 111% YEAR-ON-YEAR INCREASE
Not including mm2’s own produced titles, the total number of titles acquired in FY20171 to date represent a year-on-year increase of 111% versus 9 titles in FY20162
SINGAPORE, 16 MAY 2016 – mm2 Asia Ltd. (“mm2 Asia” “mm2 全亚影视娱乐有限公司” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”) today announced that, together with Clover Films Pte. Ltd., the Group has acquired shared distribution rights for 19 movies in Singapore and Malaysia.
Including Finding Mr Right 2: The Book of Love 北京遇上西雅图 2 之不二情书, currently showing in cinemas, the total number of distribution titles by the Group in FY2017 to date will add up to 19. This represents a 111% year-on-year increase from the 9 distribution titles in FY2016. In addition to titles produced by third parties, mm2 also distributes movies produced and co-produced by the Group companies.
Among the 19 titles are China and Hong Kong big productions starring Jackie Chan in Railway Tigers and Zhao Wei & Louis Koo in Three, amongst many others. A selected list of movies and their brief details is as follows:
Selected list of movie distribution titles shared with Clover Films:
Scheduled Country of Release Title Director Key Cast Production Date Frank Hui, Vicky Trivisa Gordon Lam, Jordan Q2 Hong Kong Wong, Jevons Au, 树大招风 Chan, Richie Jen Man-kit Three Zhao Wei, Louis Koo, Q2 Hong Kong Johnnie To 三人行 Wallace Chung Sean Lau, Louis Koo, Call of Heroes Hong Kong / Q3 Benny Chan Eddie Peng, Yuan 危城 China Quan, Jiang Shuying Dong Zijian, Cherry At Café 6 Ngan, Austin Lin, Q3 Taiwan Wu Ziyun 六弄咖啡馆 Ouyang Nini, Ireine Song, Michael Chang
1 Financial Year ended 31 March 2017 2 Financial Year ended 31 March 2016
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Scheduled Country of Release Title Director Key Cast Production Date
Operation Lee Jung-jae, Lee- Q3 Chromite Korea Lee Jae-han Beom-soo, Liam 인천상륙작전 Neeson, Jin Se-yeon Supassara Buppha Rahtree: Thanachat, Charlie Q3 A Haunting in Thailand Yuthlert Sippapak Potjes, Chalermpon Japan Thikampornteerawong Operation Zhang Hanyu, Eddie Hong Kong / Q3 Mekong Dante Lam Peng Joyce Feng, China 湄公河行动 Jonathan Wu
The Line Walker Louis Koo, Nick Q3 Hong Kong Jazz Boon Cheung, Francis Ng, 使徒行者 Charmaine Sheh Pass Q4 School Tales Thailand TBC Patthanakumjon Jackie Chan, Fan Xu, Railway Tigers Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Q4 China Sheng Ding Huang Zitao, Wang 铁道飞虎 Kai, Lu Wang-Da, Koji Yano The Sword Lin Gengxin, Peter Q4 Master China Derek Yee Ho, Jiang Yiyan, Jiang 三少爷的剑 Mengjie
God of War Hong Kong / Sammo Hung, Q4 Gordon Chan 战神戚继光 China Vincent Zhao
Mr Melvin Ang (洪伟才), CEO of mm2 Asia said, “Our team has worked extremely hard and we are thrilled to be working with Clover Films to bring in movies across various genres into the Singapore and Malaysia markets, many of which have great storylines and strong cast with seasoned directors. With these 19 movies, we are on track to more than double the number of distributed movies this financial year from FY2016”.
Mr Lim Teck, Managing Director of Clover Films Pte Ltd said, “We at Clover Films are very happy to be working with mm2 Asia on this exciting line-up of movies. This collaboration with Melvin & his team is one of great synergy and looks to tap on the expertise of both companies in the distribution and marketing of quality Asian movies in our region. We are certain this collaboration will deliver great results at the box office!”
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About mm2 Asia Ltd.
Headquartered in Singapore, mm2 Asia is a producer of films and TV/online content. As a producer, mm2 Asia provides services that cover the entire filmmaking process, including securing financing, producing and distributing as well as securing advertising and sponsorship. mm2 Asia furthers strengthen its competitive advantage through the ownership of Cathay cineplexes in Malaysia, as well as bought a stake in local 3D animation company, Vividthree Productions.
In addition to Singapore, mm2 Asia also has a presence in Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the PRC through its group of companies and/or strategic working partnerships. mm2 Asia has coproduced and/or distributed over 50 films across Asia since 2008 including co-producing well- known films such as the ‘Ah Boys to Men’ and ‘Long Long Time Ago’ series; and distributing titles such as Malaysia’s ‘The Journey’ and Taiwan’s ‘Café.Waiting.Love’.
In 2014, mm2 Asia made its debut on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (SGX stock code: 43D), becoming the first Singapore film production company to achieve this.
For more information, please visit www.mm2asia.com
About Clover Films Pte Ltd
CLOVER FILMS PTE LTD was established in 2009 and specializes in the distribution and production of Asian movies, with an emphasis on the Singapore and Malaysia markets. It acquires and distributes quality movies from all over the world for the markets of Singapore and Malaysia, and with the belief in its immense potential and talent, Clover Films also produces movies in collaboration with regional directors and producers.
A key player in the Singapore movie scene, Clover Films has, since its inception, distributed more than 100 movies, including the record-breaking Jackie Chan blockbuster CZ12 and other high-profile movies such as Jay Chou's The Viral Factor, John Woo's Reign of Assassins, Fierce Wife: Final Episode, Kungfu Jungle, Triumph In The Skies and Helios.
Clover Films also co-produced, distributed and marketed Jack Neo's Ah Boys To Men I & II, which set a record for local movies in 2013, grossing a total of more than S$14 million at the local box office. Other quality home-grown movies produced include 23:59, The Wedding Diary I & II, Ghost Child, Filial Party, King of Mahjong and Mr Unbelievable.
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