Partnerships with GSC Movies and Clover Films broaden the
selection of Chinese films for global viewers
BEIJING, Nov. 27,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 27, iQIYI, an innovative market-leading
online entertainment service in China, announced the partnerships with GSC
Movies in Malaysia and Clover
Films in Singapore. These
collaborations aim to expand iQIYI's selection of premium Chinese
films available to global viewers and leverage the extensive film
distribution networks and rich experience of GSC Movies and Clover
Films.
YANG Xianghua, President of Movie & Overseas Business Group
of iQIYI said, "We have witnessed a growing demand since we started
distributing Chinese-language content to overseas market in 2017.
In 2019, iQIYI embarked on a global expansion, enabling us to
achieve simultaneous worldwide releases of iQIYI-produced content.
This expansion has significantly enhanced timeliness and improved
the overall user experience."
"By partnering with GSC Movies and Clover Films for theatrical
distribution, we can seamlessly bring Chinese-language films to
audiences in Singapore and
Malaysia through effective
resource integration. This collaboration not only enables us to
cater to the local audience's appetite for Chinese-language films
but also ensure timely access to new releases," said Yang.
As part of this partnership, the iQIYI-presented film
Trending Topic, directed by XIN Yukun and starring ZHOU
Dongyu, YUAN Hong, and SONG Yang, will be theatrically released in
Singapore and Malaysia, following its release in Chinese
mainland on December 1. Similarly,
The Invisible Guest, directed by CHEN Zhuo and starring
actors Greg HSU, Janine CHANG, Kara WAI, and Zheng YIN, will also
be in theatres in Singapore and
Malaysia after it debuts in
Chinese cinemas on December 8.
"China movie productions have
made significant advancements, setting new standards in terms of
production scale and storytelling. GSC Movies is thrilled to
collaborate with iQIYI in bringing high-quality content onto the
silver screens for moviegoers in Malaysia," said Esther HAU, Head of
Distribution & Co-Production from GSC Movies.
To date, iQIYI has already presented and distributed multiple
successful theatrical films, including Break Through the
Darkness, Hachiko, and Ping
Pong: The Triumph. Upcoming films Trending
Topics, The Invisible Guest, and Wolf Hiding will
continue to captivate audiences as they hit the big screen
consecutively at the end of this year and early next year.
LIM Teck, Managing Director of Clover Films said, "We are very
happy to further enhance our partnership with iQIYI and be able to
distribute quality movies in Singapore cinemas. We are thrilled to begin
our new partnership with two exciting star-studded movies
Trending Topic and The Invisible Guest. This
is a fantastic opportunity to continue our collaboration with iQIYI
and deliver quality content to Singapore audiences."
GSC Movies is the largest independent film distributor in
Malaysia, offers a diverse range
of content including Chinese films, Japanese anime, other Asian
films, and independent English-language films. GSC Movies is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Golden Screen Cinemas, Malaysia's largest cinema chain. Established
in 1987, Golden Screen Cinemas has become a prominent distribution
channel with nearly 500 screens in 52 regions nationwide. Renowned
for delivering exceptional movie-going experiences, Golden Screen
Cinemas has earned numerous prestigious awards, cementing its
reputation in the industry.
Clover Films, a leading film company in Singapore, has made significant contributions
to the local film landscape since its inception. With a portfolio
that includes co-produced and distributed over 30 Singaporean films
and over 300 Asian films, Clover Films has introduced many
critically acclaimed and commercially successful films to
Singapore audiences. Among its
noteworthy releases are the Korean hit Train to Busan, Oscar-winning Best Picture
Parasite, Jackie Chan's
Chinese Zodiac, as well as major Chinese successes like
Shock Wave, Operation Red
Sea, and iQIYI's production Man on the Edge and
Almost Love.
iQIYI's collaboration with Clover Films extends beyond
distribution to include production as well. The comedy film
Reunion Dinner, directed by WANG Guoshen and starring
Golden Horse Award winner LIU Yase
was produced. The film made its exclusive online debut on iQIYI in
January 2022, further exemplifying
the partnership.
CONTACT: iQIYI Press, press@qiyi
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