Mm2 Presents Slate of Regional Film Productions at Hong Kong FILMART 2017
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mm2 Asia Ltd. Co. Reg. No.: 201424372N 1002 Jalan Bukit Merah #07-11 Singapore 159456 www.mm2asia.com Press Release mm2 presents slate of regional film productions at Hong Kong FILMART 2017 HONG KONG, 13 March 2017 – mm2 Entertainment Pte Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of mm2 Asia Ltd. (“mm2 Asia”, “mm2 全亚影视娱乐有限公司”), held its presentation of its 2017 slate of films in FILMART today. Headlined by film productions* from Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore, the presentation was supported by well-known regional talents in the film industry including Hong Kong’s Hayu 夏⾬, Chin Siu-ho 钱⼩豪, BabyJohn Choi 蔡瀚亿, Susan Shaw 邵⾳⾳(Vampire Cleanup Department 救僵清道夫), Carlos Chan 陈家乐(Ghost Net ⿁⽹, Buyer Beware 吉 屋), Taiwan’s Jasper Liu 刘以豪, Vivian Sung 宋芸桦 (Take Me To The Moon 帶我去⽉球), Jay Shih 是元介, Kimi Hsia 夏于喬 (Turn Around ⽼师，你会不会回来), Tien Hsin 天⼼ (No Time For Mum 妈，我沒时间) and Singapore’s Li Nanxing (No Time For Mum 妈，我沒时间), Dick Lee 李迪⽂ (Director of Wonder Boy ⾳为爱 and award-winning singer-songwriter) , Jack Neo 梁志强 (Director of Singapore’s most successful movie franchise, Ah Boys to Men series 新兵正传 系列). *Please refer to Annex A for more details on the list of film productions Mr Ng Say Yong, Chief Content Officer, mm2 Asia Ltd. said, "mm2 is a relatively young company, and thanks to our network of partners, we've produced and are producing a varied slate of movies across the Chinese speaking territories. Our focus is on developing new talent, particularly new directors, and exposing them to work in the region. Leveraging on our multi- market presence, we welcome companies or individuals looking for collaborative opportunities to identify projects and co-produce content that is compelling and relevant". 1 | Page Annex A: Slate of 2017 films FILM TITLE DIRECTOR CAST TENTATIVE (COUNTRY OF RELEASE PRODUCTION) Vampire Cleanup Yan Pak Wing 甄栢荣, Chiu BabyJohn Choi 蔡瀚亿, Chin Siu-ho 钱⼩豪, 16 March Department Sin Hang 赵善恒 Susan Shaw 邵⾳⾳, Richard Ng 吴耀漢汉 2017 救僵清道夫 Min-Chen 林明祯, Bondy Chiu 赵学⽽, Lo (Hong Kong production) Mang 罗莾, Yuen Cheung-yan 袁员祥仁 No Time for Mum Samm Chan 陈容森 Li Nanxing 李南星, Tien Hsin 天⼼, Jay Shih Q2 2017 妈，我沒时间 是元介 (China production) Turn Around Chen Tapu 陈⼤璞 Jay Shih 是元介, Kimi Hsia 夏于喬 Q3 2017 ⽼师， 你会不会回來 (Taiwan production) Wonder Boy Dick Lee 李迪⽂, Benjamin Kheng ⾦⽂明, Julie Tan 陈欣淇, Q3 2017 Zachary Ibrahim, Ryan Ang 洪正恒, Chen Yi ⾳为爱 Daniel Yam 任锦添 Xi 陈⼀熙 (Singapore production) Ah Boys to Men 4 Jack Neo 梁志强 To be confirmed Q4 2017 新兵正传 4 (Singapore production) Take Me to the Moon Hsieh Chun-Yi 谢骏逸 Jasper Liu 刘以豪, Vivian Sung 宋芸桦 Q4 2017 帶我去⽉球 (Taiwan production) Ghost Net Wong Kwok Keung ⿈国強, Carlos Chan 陈家乐, Jessica Kan 简淑⼉, Q4 2017 ⿁⽹ Wong Kwok Fai ⿈国辉, Ashina Kwok 郭奕芯, Cherry Pau 鲍康⼉, (Hong Kong production) Patrick Yau 游达志 Kabby Hui 许雅婷, Justin Cheung 张建声, Joman Chiang 蒋祖曼, Bryant Mak 麦⼦乐, Jumbo Tsang 曾淑雅, Kimi Chiu 赵咏瑶 , Fat Cheong 徐浩昌(肥肠) Buyer Beware Jeffrey Chiang 蒋开私 Mimi Kung 龚慈恩, KK Cheung 张国強, Q4 2017 吉屋 Carlos Chan 陈家乐, Carmen Soup 汤嘉雯, (Hong Kong production) Bryant Mak 麦⼦乐 -End- 2 | Page 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 further strengthened its competitive advantage through acquiring a majority stake in local 3D animation company, Vividthree Productions, and event and concert production company, UnUsUaL Group of Companies. The Group also established its own cinema chain, mmCineplexes, through the ownership of five cineplexes in Malaysia. In November 2016, the Group also announced the proposed acquisition of cinemas in 13 locations in Malaysia from Lotus Fivestar Cinemas (M) Sdn Bhd. 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 co-produced and/or distributed over 80 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: 1B0), becoming the first Singapore film production company to achieve this. For more information, please visit www.mm2asia.com For Media enquiries, please contact: Sim Wee Boon Director, Distribution & Marketing mm2 Entertainment Pte Ltd Email: [email protected] Office: +65-6376-0177 Mobile: +65-9798-2859 This news release has been prepared by the Company and its contents have been reviewed by the Company’s Sponsor, Hong Leong Finance Limited (the “Sponsor”), for compliance with the relevant rules of the SGX-ST. The Sponsor has not independently verified the contents of this document. This document has not been examined or approved by the SGX-ST. The Sponsor and the SGX-ST assume no responsibility for the contents of this document, including the correctness of any of the statements or opinions made or reports contained in this document. The contact person for the Sponsor is Mr Tang Yeng Yuen, Vice President, Head of Corporate Finance who can be contacted at 16 Raffles Quay, #40-01A Hong Leong Building, Singapore 048581, Telephone: 6415 9886. 3 | Page .