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Hollywood teams and Chinese filmmakers cooperate to build new hubs of film industry between the Greater Bay Area(GBA) and China-ASEAN Free Trade Zone

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SHENZHEN, China, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On May 18, 2023, “building new hubs of film industry between the Greater Bay Area(GBA) and China-ASEAN Free Trade Zone” and also the launch ceremony of the Train to the Frontier was held in Guangzhou.

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After providing virtual production for Everything Everywhere All at Once and King of the Sky, virtual production of Unilumin will be applied to the Train to the Frontier again, which gains recognition of film industry experts at home and abroad, accelerating the industrialization process of domestic movies.

Huang Changning, the president of Guangdong Film Industry Association, as well as leaders of Guangzhou Legendary Film Corporation, Unilumin, and other enterprises were invited to be present. In addition, the producing team of the Train to the Frontier, including Fang Jinli (the director), Mike Leeder (the joint producer), Phil Nibbelink (the art director), Victor Enriquez (the coordinator of visual special effects), and Dmitry(the director of special effects), gathered in Guangzhou 1978 Film Town to witness the new chapter of film industry together.

In this ceremony, Guangzhou Legendary Film Corporation and Unilumin established strategic cooperation partnership in virtual production, special effects making and digital assets about six movies such as the Train to the Frontier and Romantic Years etc. Furthermore, Guangzhou Legendary Film Corporation, Unilumin, and Guangxi Satellite TV established strategic cooperation partnership and cooperated to strengthen promotion and enlarge application of virtual production.

The Train to the Frontier tells the story about passengers fighting outlaws who possess national treasures illegally in a train driving to the frontier. It’s reported that Hollywood teams and Chinese filmmakers cooperate to adopt Unilumin’s complete solution of virtual production in this movie. And 90% content of this movie will be shot in virtual shooting studios.

In the filed of virtual production, Unilumin has complete solutions, including film shooting, digital assets and LED displays in theaters. 

By 2022, over 100 studios are established by Unilumin among 140 virtual shooting studios around the world, accounting for 80% of the market. In the future, virtual production of Unilumin will serve as the bridge between domestic and foreign filmmakers for their communication, helping Chinese film industry boom and prosper.

Mike Leeder, the joint producer
Mike Leeder, the joint producer

Source: Unilumin Group., Ltd.

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Wait… What? Oscar-winning filmmakers are using this portable projector from JMGO???

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The projector showcases JMGO’s relentless pursuit of cinematic picture quality and the commitment to upgrading the viewing experience for global users.

SHENZHEN, China, May 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — JMGO N1 Ultra Triple Color Laser Gimbal Projector has secured US$2.24 million on Kickstarter from over 1,700 backers worldwide. The pioneering triple laser-powered projector has become a reliable choice for professionals including Academy Awards-winning filmmakers Adam Leipzig, Edd Lukas, and Rachel Morrison, who appreciate its vivid, accurate color representation, exceptional portability, and plug-and-play features.

JMGO N1 Ultra wins over Oscar-winning filmmakers
JMGO N1 Ultra wins over Oscar-winning filmmakers

The N1 Ultra has been well-received by global media and consumers since its debut in March.  Now the successful journey is joined by Academy Awards-winning filmmakers Adam Leipzig, Edd Lukas, and Rachel Morrison as serious users who are enjoying the “whole cinema experience in a carrying case” provided by the N1 Ultra. The addition of Academy Awards-winning filmmakers as users who are more sensitive about visual performances and image qualities undoubtedly is another recognition of N1 Ultra’s picture quality.

Will Wang, Chief Product Officer of JMGO, said, “We are thrilled to see the color representation of the N1 Ultra recognized by Oscar-winning producers and cinematographers. As an industry leader and a user-oriented company, we will continue to push the limits of optical technology to refine the picture quality of laser projectors and bring the cinematic experience to more global users.”

A Projector Recognized by Filmmakers
Filmmakers need precise color representation, clarity, and contrast in their professional monitors to ensure the productivity of their work. Now, the cinematic picture quality allows the N1 Ultra to become a new, reliable choice for them to capture every detail of the scene. The projector covers an ultra-wide color gamut of 110% BT.2020, which is equivalent to 155% DCI-P3, a widely adopted color standard for the film industry. It even offers a full suite of color calibration options, allowing users to achieve the best possible color accuracy based on their needs.

The N1 Ultra projects a shining bright image. Together with the integrated gimbal design, its application scenario is no longer confined by time and space. It can be a productivity tool for filmmakers like Adam Leipzig and Edd Lukas who need a handy, high-resolution monitor with accurate colors at work. For Rachel Morrison, it can also be a portable, 150-inch screen to enjoy movie nights while camping.

A Portable Cinema Powered by Proprietary Technology
Powering the cinematic performance of the N1 Ultra is JMGO’s proprietary optical technology, the MALC (Microstructure Adaptive Laser Control) Triple Color Laser Optics. JMGO’s engineers spent two years developing and perfecting this cutting-edge technology, which integrates into a compact, long-throw projector with a gimbal design. The in-house developed laser engine allows the N1 Ultra to deliver exceptional color representation, contrast, brightness uniformity, and speckle reduction, making it a “performance beast” according to Projector Reviews.

The gimbal design is a unique feature of the N1 Ultra, which turns it into a truly portable cinema. With the Ultra-Thin 2-Axis Gimbal System, the N1 Ultra can pan 360° horizontally and tilt 135° vertically, remaining stable at any given angle. The Instant Gimbal-like Display Correction further simplifies the setup process, as users only need to point the lens to the projection surface and let the smart calibration software automatically calibrate the image within seconds.

A Pioneer of Smart Projectors
JMGO has been dedicated to the innovation of projection technology since 2012 and established itself as a pioneer of smart projectors, bringing exceptional audio-visual experiences to millions of users in China. In 2021, JMGO expanded its business to the global market, and the N1 Ultra is its latest offering. The launch of the triple color laser projector has been a huge success since day one, raising US$2.24 million from 1,706 backers on Kickstarter in just 45 days. The projector has also become the best seller on both Rakuten Japan and Yahoo Japan following its regional launch on April 6th at Tsutaya Books Daikan-yama.

JMGO will continue to strive for technological innovation to bring cinematic experiences to more global consumers. The highly anticipated projector will be available on Amazon US and Japan, as well as the JMGO official website in mid-May 2023, at the MSRP of $2,299.

About JMGO
Since 2011, JMGO has committed to delivering immersive large-screen experiences in diverse forms of portability and versatility. Integrating functional design and high-quality entertainment, JMGO strives to build an industry-first all-in-one home entertainment ecosystem that encompasses terminal + content + platform + software to a global market.

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Three-Body and Other Excellent Programs Are Unveiled at FILMART, and Tencent Video Promotes International Communication of Chinese Culture

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HONG KONG, March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The 27th Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) was unveiled on March 13. Tencent Video participated in the exhibition with excellent film and television programs. By holding a content promotion workshop and setting up exclusive exhibition areas, Tencent Video exhibited the rich high-quality content on the platform, attracting the attention of producers, distributors, investors and industry representatives from all over the world. On March 14 afternoon, Tencent Video held a special event to promote its content.

During the event, Tencent Video introduced the platform’s diversified content strategy in TV series. In particular, “Three-Body” was adapted from the novel of the same name which won the Hugo Award, the highest award in the science fiction industry. As soon as it was aired, the drama has been highly received by global audiences as “the new peak of Chinese science fiction drama”, becoming a new benchmark for Chinese science fiction dramas to go overseas. The TV series also included “Where Dreams Begin”, “Hao Shi Cheng Shuang”, “Trio In Chengdu”, “Sword and Fairy 6”, as well as “Out of the Yu Men”, “The Longest Promise” and “Amidst a Snowstorm of Love” adapted from popular novels.

Meanwhile, Tencent Video also showed premium content in various genres, including animation, variety show, documentary, children’s programs, etc. As the top domestic animation platform, Tencent Video platform fully meets the needs of different users through a wide range of programs such as “Soul Land”, “The King’s Avatar”, “Blades of the Guardians”, “Swallowed Star”, “Ling Long“, and “Left-Hand Layup!”, as well as “Shrouding the Heavens“, China’s first animation completely produced in Unreal Engine 5, and “Honor of Kings“, the game’s first official animation drama. In addition, high-quality content of Tencent Video’s variety show, documentary and child channels were also demonstrated and attracted wide attention, including “Fifty Kilometers of Taohuawu”, “Rock & Roast 5”, “the Potala Palace”, “Once Upon a Bite 5”, “Monsters in the Forbidden City” and “Comic Wonder”.

In recent years, Tencent Video has been committed to exploring the overseas market while consistently expanding the domestic market, which became a part of its strategic deployment. From 2017 to 2023, Tencent Video continues to export hundreds of films, TV dramas, variety shows, documentaries and cartoons to TV stations and streaming media platforms worldwide, covering more than 200 countries and regions overseas. For example, the TV drama “Three-Body” has been successfully distributed to Hong Kong, Macao, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Russia, America, Europe, the Middle East, Oceania, India and other regions. On YouTube, over 7 million viewers watched the TV Drama “Three-Body“. On WeTV, the average daily view number ranked top 1 in North America. On IMDb, the highest score of a single episode reached 9.9.

As a leading online video platform in China, Tencent Video always has firm confidence and maintains its investment in high quality and high value content. Adhering to the content values of “high quality, positive energy, innovation and youth”, its diversified high-quality content actively responds to the constantly upgrading user needs. With the mission of delivering Chinese culture to the world, Tencent Video proactively uses its own platform to go overseas and promote diverse international cooperation, telling China stories and spreading China’s voice. As a result, it has become a force to be reckoned with in promoting Chinese culture in the international arena.

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Marvel Studios’ BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER Unmasks Most ScreenX Content Ever With Over 60 Minutes Of Exclusive Story-Enhancing Imagery

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The Anticipated Release Will Also Debut in Multi-Sensory 4DX Theatres Tickets on Sale Now

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — CJ 4DPLEX, the world’s leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, announced today that Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” will feature the most ScreenX content ever – the highly anticipated sequel will include over 60 minutes of exclusive story-enhancing imagery only available in ScreenX. The follow-up to 2018’s “Black Panther” opens nationwide this Friday, Nov. 11.

ScreenX surrounds and transports moviegoers into the riveting action of the film by expanding specially selected film sequences onto the left and right-side walls of the auditorium. CJ 4DPLEX worked closely with Marvel Studios to ensure the highest-quality presentation of the exhilarating adventure and guarantees an immersive viewing experience that can’t be replicated anywhere else. “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” will be available on over 340 ScreenX screens worldwide.

4DX transcends the traditional moviegoing experience with special effects like vibration, water, wind, snow, lightning, and scents, among others. By utilizing over 21 unique motion and environmental effects, 4DX transports audiences into the action of the film. “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” will be on over 780 4DX screens worldwide.

Don Savant, CEO & President, CJ 4DPLEX America stated, “‘Black Panther’ changed the superhero narrative forever. We’re thrilled to showcase the next edition of this epic action adventure in our super premium formats, and to have a landmark 60+ minutes of exclusive story enhancing imagery for our ScreenX audiences.”

“We are honored to release ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ in our immersive, premium formats ScreenX and 4DX,” said Jongryul Kim, CEO, CJ 4DPLEX. “Thank you, Marvel Studios, for your close collaboration and the opportunity to turn ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ into a multi-sensory adventure for audiences worldwide.”

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at your local ScreenX and 4DX theaters.

In Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira) and the Dora Milaje (including Florence Kasumba), fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia (Lupita Nyong‘o) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda. Introducing Tenoch Huerta as Namor, king of a hidden undersea nation, the film also stars Dominique Thorne, Michaela Coel, Mabel Cadena and Alex Livinalli. “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” directed by Ryan Coogler and produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore, opens in U.S. theaters Nov. 11, 2022.

About CJ 4DPLEX

CJ 4DPLEX is a leading, next-generation cinema technology company, headquartered in Seoul with international offices in Los Angeles and Beijing. The company has created innovative film technologies for theaters worldwide that include ‘ScreenX’, ‘4DX’, and ‘4DX Screen’ for consumers to experience films in ways that were never before possible.

CJ 4DPLEX is a part of the CJ Group conglomerate that also includes entertainment powerhouses CJ CGV, the fifth largest theater chain in the world, and CJ ENM (CJ Entertainment & Media), who produced the Academy Award®, Golden Globe® and SAG Awards winning film, “Parasite”. CJ 4DPLEX was named Most Innovative Company of 2017 and 2019 in Live Events by Fast Company, and the technology has been recognized with Silver at the Edison Awards in the Media and Visual Communications-Entertainment category in 2015 and 2018.

ScreenX is the world’s first multi-projection cinema with an immersive 270 degree field of view. By expanding the image beyond the frame and onto the walls of the theatre, ScreenX draws you into the story on the main screen and immerses you in a virtual reality like setting with cinema quality resolution. To date, there are over 342 ScreenX auditoriums around the world in 38 countries.

4DX provides moviegoers with a multi-sensory cinema-going experience, allowing audiences to connect with movies through motion, vibration, water, wind, snow, lightning, scents, and other special effects that enhance the visuals on-screen. Each 4DX auditorium incorporates motion-based seating synchronized with more than 21 different effects and optimized by a team of skilled editors. To date, there are over 787 4DX auditoriums around the world, spanning over 69 countries.

4DXScreen is a powerful combination of our super premium immersive theatre technologies of ScreenX and 4DX in one auditorium, creating a never-before-seen experience for cinemagoers. To date, there are 42 4DXScreens installed around the globe.

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Yohan Song
yohan.song@cj.net

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Anne Hathaway Shines Spectacularly in LILYSILK Once Again in Interviews for Her Movie Armageddon Time

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NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — LILYSILK, the world’s leading silk brand with a mission to inspire people to live spectacular, sustainable lives, was once again Anne Hathaway’s clothing of choice with the Hollywood star this time favoring the LILYSILK X Mika Ninagawa Exclusive Lily Chrysanthemum Silk Shirt in a recent interview. Alongside co-star Jeremy Strong, the pair talked with Will Reeve on ABC News ahead of their new movie Armageddon Time. 

Anne Hathaway Shines Spectacularly in LILYSILK Once Again in Interviews for Her Movie Armageddon Time
Anne Hathaway Shines Spectacularly in LILYSILK Once Again in Interviews for Her Movie Armageddon Time

A clear fan of LILYSILK, Anne was earlier this year spotted in LILYSILK’s Timeless Mei Silk Knit Polo when leaving the Martinez Hotel and later accessorizing with a stunning Rectangular Silk Lily Scarf from LILYSILK during the 75th Cannes Film Festival this May.

The flirtatious and bright LILYSILK shirt is the most exclusive design among the brand-new Mika Ninagawa Crossover Collection and looks just as well unbuttoned with a silk cami underneath for a relaxed weekend brunch look or buttoned and tucked into a flowy skirt for a colorful office ensemble. 

In the ABC News interview, they talked about Armageddon Time being about the “strength of family and the generational pursuit of the American dream,” a concept close to LILYSILK’s key belief that people should “Live Spectacularly.” The iconic silk brand hopes that customers globally can be responsible for themselves, everyone around them, the environment, and most importantly, to live a wonderful life.

“It is a huge honor to see LILYSILK on our beloved Anne Hathaway again,” says David Wang, LILYSILK CEO. “We’ve branched out with our LILYSILK X Mika Ninagawa Collection and we’re so glad that more people will get to see our vivacious celebration of flowers plus silk.”

About LILYSILK

LILYSILK is driven by its care for its customers, the planet and one another. LILYSILK seeks to inspire people to live spectacularly—and the stars agree. Recently, several high-profile celebrities including Emily Ratajkowski, Julianne Moore, Viola Davis, Nina Dobrev, and Anne Hathaway, have been spotted wearing LILYSILK and the company has regularly graced the pages of numerous top media outlets with VOGUE, ELLE, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, People, InStyle, and Cosmopolitan all inspiring readers by highlighting spectacular — and affordable — pieces from the popular global silk brand.

For more information, visit http://www.lilysilk.com and follow @lilysilk on Instagram and @Lilysilk on Facebook.

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Bilibili Manhua’s most popular Chinese comic characters come to life on famous landmark digital screens

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Chinese comics exhibit potential for establishing an important presence in world markets

SHANGHAI, Oct. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — In September, a lineup of videos presenting Chinese comic characters appeared on the screens of NASDAQ and Tokyo Shibuya, drawing sizable attention. The winning lineup was selected from the just-concluded summer vacation event, the Chinese Comic Star Project, launched by Bilibili Manhua. The lineup included Heaven Official’s Blessing, Breaking Through the Clouds, The Saintess has a Showdown, Global Examination, BLISS ~ End of Gods, Please Bully Me, Miss Villainess!, Fatal Flower and Song of the Sky Pacers.

The Chinese Comic Star Project is a campaign, launched by Bilibili Manhua in 2021, to determine and highlight what fans of the platform consider the best among its content. The event is now in its second year. The one-month campaign debuted with the submission of more than 4,000 Chinese comic works and concluded with eight winners based on the results of voting by hundreds of thousands of the platform’s fans. The vast participation in the voting process demonstrates the love that fans have for the platform and its content.

In recent years, many popular Chinese comics have earned recognition on the international stage and started exerting influence on the broader worldwide market. The driver of this increase in popularity has been the launch of overseas marketing campaigns by Chinese comics platforms seeking to raise the visibility of their assets outside of the home market.

To cite an example, Heaven Official’s Blessing from Bilibili Manhua won a place among the top eight performers for two consecutive years as a result of the success of the Chinese Comic Star Project. Derivative products and authorized co-branding platforms vastly added to the influence and commercial value of the intellectual property (IP). In the 18 months since the launch of the English version, 8,288 visitors have rated the comic on Anime-Planet, garnering an impressive 4.4 out of 5. As of October 17, 2022, Heaven Official’s Blessing was ranking 102nd among all comics on the platform. On Facebook and other social media platforms, seven interest groups were spontaneously formed by comic fans, collectively adding up to some 100,000 followers. Readers from around the world recommended this comic, drawing attention to and spurring the purchase of its merchandise. Whether in terms of the quality of the content, or the influence of readers, the comic serves as just one example of the huge potential, artistically creative Chinese comics in overseas markets.

Bilibili Manhua is the largest legitimate comics distribution platform in China and holds the leading position both in terms of scale and of activity among ACG (Anime, Comics, Games) fans. The platform was launched in November 2018, and currently hosts nearly 100,000 comics. Bilibili Manhua operates and manages the whole industry chain, including original comic creation and the subsequent animation, film, games, vomics, peripheral derivatives, publications, and IP licensing. A spokesperson for the platform said, in the future, “on the basis of ensuring the management of superior comic content in our home market, we also look forward to their outstanding performance overseas.”

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Axiata’s Merdeka Brand Film Produced by ADA Emerges Winners — 2022 Experts’ Choice Awards

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The Merdeka Brand Film, The Turning Point was voted as of one of the Top 10 winners by MARKETING Magazine readers.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Axiata Group Berhad’s (Axiata’s) Merdeka Brand Film — The Turning Point was voted as one of the Top 10 winners of the Experts’ Choice Awards Merdeka TVC Edition 2022 by MARKETING Magazine readers.

The inspirational short film was produced by ADA in conjunction with Malaysia’s Independence Day on 31 August and Malaysia Day on 16 September.

In the film, the protagonist, Intan, a member of the indigenous community successfully built a business that helped her community thrive and prosper. A chance encounter marked the turning point for Intan’s remarkable journey, when she was gifted a book on how to start a business — a seemingly insignificant moment that changed her life and her community in ways she could never have imagined.

The short film reflects Axiata’s proposition to advance and transform lives of communities across Malaysia, leaving no one behind.

Similarly, this Merdeka, Axiata wished to spotlight the marginalised communities including senior citizens, urban poor, single moms and the disabled groups that are often excluded from the narrative of equal access and deprived of opportunities.

For the marginalised in Malaysia, Axiata aspires to be the turning point to a better life and a brighter future.

“ADA is very proud that we were able to bring this beautiful story to everyone. As a company, we will be very glad and grateful if we get a chance to use our creativity and digital capabilities to bring smiles to more “Intans” in our community,” said Anurag Gupta, Chief Operating Officer, ADA.

To date, the short film has gained over 4.4 million views across all social channels.

It’s a tradition for MARKETING Magazine to organise the annual Experts’ Choice Awards as a chance for their readers to vote for the brand, agency and production house they support. The award sees participation of major players from industries such as Telecommunications, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Banking, Insurance, Automotive and more.

About ADA

ADA is a data and artificial intelligence company that designs and executes integrated digital, analytics, and marketing solutions.

Operating across 10 markets in South and Southeast Asia, ADA partners with leading brands to drive their digital and data maturity, and achieve their business goals. We are anchored on the following main services:

  • Providing business insights, data enrichment, and advanced analytics
  • Understanding the consumer mindset and designing data-driven creative marketing strategies
  • Executing end-to-end digital marketing solutions for growth hacking, funnel optimisation, and goal optimisation

ADA complements its unique digital expertise with deep proprietary data of 375 million consumers.

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iQIYI Unveils Industry’s First In-vehicle 5D Content Viewing Experience with XPeng

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BEIJING, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — iQIYI, an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, announced that launched on Sep. 21, the new XPeng Motor SUV G9 series would feature iQIYI’s latest 5D in-vehicle cinema, marking a first in China’s in-vehicle entertainment development. Unlike traditional in-vehicle entertainment experience, the new 5D cinema iQIYI developed in partnership with XPeng integrates various physical features of the vehicle cockpit in the delivery of content, hence providing viewers a full-sensory, 5D immersive viewing experience.

iQIYI Provides In-Vehicle Entertainment Solution for the new XPeng Motor SUV G9 series
iQIYI Provides In-Vehicle Entertainment Solution for the new XPeng Motor SUV G9 series

iQIYI has leveraged its deep technological expertise in video intelligence recognition to develop the new features that support the intelligent interaction between content playback and the cockpit. Using artificial intelligence in combination with manual verification as the primary tool, iQIYI’s new cinema processes scenes in a variety of content with sensory elements, marking each scene with the lighting, seat vibration, and specific scent that best correspond to the plot. With the markings, the cockpit hardware then delivers various physical effects during the actual content playback, enabling the users to enjoy an immersive viewing experience.

iQIYI also released the first batch of films customized to leverage the latest technological advances the new cinema presents. The slate includes global sensation Dune and Godzilla vs. Kong as well as domestic hits Big Fish & Begonia and Pegasus. Since the scenes of the films include a diverse range of settings, they are primed to introduce users to the full capacity of the new cinema as users can now physically feel in the comfort of their cars the heat of the desert, the coolness of the ocean, and the jolting intensity of battles.

The latest 5D in-vehicle cinema is part of iQIYI’s effort to develop the technological expertise that drives the continued development of China’s in-vehicle entertainment industry. As part of the process, iQIYI’s Internet of Vehicles (IOV) team also made patent applications for two technical solutions it devised. With continued technical breakthroughs, iQIYI is well-positioned to keep advancing industry-leading innovations that can shape the future of smart cockpit. 

HUANG Shuangxi, General Manager of Smart Home and IoV Business of iQIYI, said: “The cockpit is a well-suited and intimate environment for delivering to viewers a 5D cinematic experience that fully showcases the various sensory elements already embedded in different content. As upgrading the in-vehicle entertainment experience becomes a focus, our latest collaboration with XPeng presents this industry-leading innovation solutions that mark an important step forward.”

Over the years, iQIYI has formed partnerships with over 30 top industry players. In this year alone, iQIYI is delivering its quality in-vehicle entertainment service and experience in over 80 car models coming to the market. Working closely with BMW, SAIC Audi, Ford, SAIC Volkswagen, FAW Volkswagen, BYD, GreatWall Motor, NIO, Lixiang, XPeng, Tesla, and many others, iQIYI continues to leverage the latest technological discovery as well as the company’s robust content ecology to provide customization in user scenario, hardware, and content.

CONTACT: iQIYI Press, press@qiyi.com 

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PARAMOUNT PICTURES’ “TOP GUN: MAVERICK” FLIES PAST $50 MILLION IN SCREENX AND 4DX

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“TOP GUN: MAVERICK” Becomes Highest Grossing Film of All Time for CJ 4DPLEX Formats

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — CJ 4DPLEX, the world’s leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies, announced today that Paramount Pictures’ “Top Gun: Maverick” has surpassed $50 million in box office sales in the company’s premier theater formats 4DX and the visually immersive, 270-degree panoramic ScreenX.  

The combined business from CJ 4DPLEX’s two premium experiences have contributed 4% of the overall box office for the summer blockbuster across its combined 681 screens worldwide. The company has been rapidly growing their global footprint, especially with ScreenX where the focus has been to open more flagship PLF locations in key territories around the world. 

“Top Gun: Maverick” in ScreenX provided 58 minutes of exclusive ScreenX imagery – the most ScreenX content ever to be produced for a ScreenX feature film. ScreenXʼs peripheral three-screen design allows audiences to take in majestic views, feel the rush of flying and puts them right in the middle of the climatic jet fighting scenes with Maverick and his crew. CJ 4DPLEX worked closely with “Top Gun: Maverick” director Joe Kosinski and Paramount Pictures to ensure the highest quality presentation of the film and selected key scenes and exclusive imagery for the ScreenX version. 

The 4DX immersive theatre technology enhances the on-screen visuals of action-packed blockbusters, transcending the traditional cinema experience through special effects including motion-synchronized seats, wind, fog, rain, lightning, snow, bubble, vibration, and scents. The result is one of the most immersive cinema formats in the industry, drawing the Gen Y and Gen Z demographics into the cinemas and off their devices. 

“Thanks to ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ we have seen unprecedented box office numbers for 4DX and ScreenX that are consistently breaking records worldwide,” said Jongryul Kim, CEO, CJ 4DPLEX. “We look forward to continuing the momentum as more and more filmmakers see the value in our premium theatre formats and how they enhance the overall viewing experience.” 

 “We want to thank Tom Cruise, Joe Kosinski, Jerry Bruckheimer and everyone at Paramount Pictures for creating a film that has reinvigorated the movie theatre experience and reminded audiences what it’s like to see an epic movie.” said Don Savant, CEO & President, CJ 4DPLEX America. “Together we have proven that our two formats offer a truly unique experience that can only be appreciated in a movie theatre.”

 Some highlights across the combined CJ4DPLEX network:

  • The film performed exceptionally well in CJ 4DPLEX’s ScreenX premium flagship locations such as B&B Theater’s Liberty, MO location which has delivered over $320,000 to date and CGV Korea’s new PLF location at Yeongdeunpo in Seoul, Korea bringing in $257,000 since releasing in Korea on June 22nd.
  • In the U.S., “Top Gun: Maverick” in ScreenX and 4DX is the highest grossing title to date with over $11 million in box office across both formats.
  • In Korea, “Top Gun: Maverick” is the highest grossing title since the pandemic with $6.7M across both formats.
  • In Taiwan, “Top Gun: Maverick in 4DX is the highest grossing title to date, with $1.4 million across five 4DX screens, recording $276K per screen, and 60 days into the release, it is still recording 50%+ occupancy.
  • The 4DXScreen auditorium (a combination of 4DX with ScreenX) at Grand Cinema Sunshine in Tokyo grossed over $430K to date, the highest during the pandemic for any Hollywood film, recording 80%+ occupancy over 59 days.

Director Joseph Kosinski stated “Tom, Jerry, and I are obsessed with telling stories that need to be experienced on the big screen. We designed ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ to be seen in theaters and the ScreenX and 4DX versions create an experience that are completely unique. Working with the team at CJ 4DPLEX, I was thrilled that we were able to use the side camera footage from our six camera cockpit array to fill out both wings of the ScreenX format with real photography. The result is a totally immersive version of our film that can’t be replicated anywhere else.”

“Paramount Pictures was thrilled to feature ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ in ScreenX and 4DX, both of which provided a unique premium experience for movie fans to experience the film in different ways and we look forward to continuing to utilize the technology CJ 4DPLEX can provide on future films,” said Marc Weinstock, President of Worldwide Marketing & Distribution, Paramount Pictures. 

CJ 4DPLEX’s combined network is now the second largest premium theater network in the world.  With films like Paramount Pictures’ “Top Gun: Maverick,” the premium marketplace will continue to grow in importance as exhibitors differentiate the movie theatre experience from home viewing. 

“Top Gun: Maverick” is currently playing in select locations around the globe in ScreenX and 4DX theatres.

About “Top Gun: Maverick”

After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. When he finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw (Miles Teller), call sign: “Rooster,” the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka “Goose”. Facing an uncertain future and confronting the ghosts of his past, Maverick is drawn into a confrontation with his own deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who will be chosen to fly it.

About CJ 4DPLEX

CJ 4DPLEX is a leading, next-generation cinema technology company, headquartered in Seoul with international offices in Los Angeles and Beijing. The company has created innovative film technologies for theaters worldwide that include ‘ScreenX’, ‘4DX’, and ‘4DX Screen’ for consumers to experience films in ways that were never before possible.

CJ 4DPLEX is a part of the CJ Group conglomerate that also includes entertainment powerhouses CJ CGV, the fifth largest theater chain in the world, and CJ ENM (CJ Entertainment & Media), who produced the Academy Award®, Golden Globe® and SAG Awards winning film, “Parasite”. CJ 4DPLEX was named Most Innovative Company of 2017 and 2019 in Live Events by Fast Company, and the technology has been recognized with Silver at the Edison Awards in the Media and Visual Communications-Entertainment category in 2015 and 2018.

ScreenX is the world’s first multi-projection cinema with an immersive 270 degree field of view. By expanding the image beyond the frame and onto the walls of the theatre, ScreenX draws you into the story on the main screen and immerses you in a virtual reality like setting with cinema quality resolution. To date, there are over 382 ScreenX auditoriums around the world in 38 countries.

4DX provides moviegoers with a multi-sensory cinema-going experience, allowing audiences to connect with movies through motion, vibration, water, wind, snow, lightning, scents, and other special effects that enhance the visuals on-screen. Each 4DX auditorium incorporates motion-based seating synchronized with more than 21 different effects and optimized by a team of skilled editors. To date, there are over 783 4DX auditoriums around the world, spanning over 69 countries.

4DXScreen is a powerful combination of our super premium immersive theatre technologies of ScreenX and 4DX in one auditorium, creating a never-before-seen experience for cinemagoers. To date, there are 41 4DXScreens installed around the globe.

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Bilibili Comics announces partnership with Anime-Planet

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SINGAPORE, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Bilibili Comics is proud to announce a partnership with Anime-Planet, providing free chapters of manga and webtoons to Anime-Planet’s online reading portal. In addition, Bilibili Comics has added Anime-Planet’s community ratings to their pages as part of a new third-party scoring feature.


At launch, Bilibili Comics has released sample chapters for a set of 60 series on Anime-Planet, covering a wide range of genres such as BL, GL, martial arts, science fiction, and comedy. More series and chapters will be provided on an ongoing basis moving forward. The community can read these chapters for free, add a rating, and track their reading progress on Anime-Planet, in addition to being able to follow links to Bilibili Comics to read the full series and to see Anime-Planet’s combined community score.


A spokesman from Bilibili Comics said, “We are very optimistic about the cooperation with Anime-Planet, which will allow Bilibili Comics to connect with more comic users. In the future, users can directly have trials of comics in Anime-Planet, and rate their favorite comics. At the same time, this rating will also become an important reference and indicator for Bilibili Comic’s evaluation system.”

Kim Cameron, Anime-Planet’s founder, said: “We are thrilled to have this opportunity to partner with Bilibili Comics. Bilibili Comics offers so many high-quality manga and webtoons that we know our community will love, and we’re excited that users can make their voices heard in the ratings. We are looking forward to strengthening this partnership moving forward. “

The collaboration is expected to have a profound impact on Bilibili Comics. The majority of Bilibili Comics’ works have versions translated into English, so Anime-Planet, one of the most influential anime and manga communities amongst English speakers, will enable more fans in English-speaking markets to read Bilibili Comics’ highly-regarded series, and will continue to strengthen the legal manga industry.  Anime-Planet has established strong credibility in the community and industry in the over 20 years of its operation, and as a result, displaying Anime-Planet’s community ratings on the Bilibili Comics platform will optimize their user experience as well.

Bilibili Comics was launched in April 2021 and has more than 15 million monthly active users. More than 700 comics that are translated into English, Indonesian, and Spanish are available on the platform. The company’s most popular series is Heaven’s Official Blessing, which has an animated adaptation that has aired on streaming platforms such as Funimation and Netflix. Bilibili Comics plans to collaborate with additional animation platforms as a way of supporting content creators from different regions, so that they can continue to provide highly regarded comics works to readers worldwide. With a goal of respecting the cultures of different countries, Bilibili Comics actively promotes localization to support sustainable development of the animation community.

Founded in 2001, Anime-Planet was created by fans, for fans. Anime-Planet offers the ability to track the anime you’ve seen, and the manga, webtoons, and OELs that you’ve read; has personalized anime and manga recommendations; the ability to legally read and watch content online through industry partnerships; and has a vast content database for anime and manga, tags, characters, and staff. Learn more at Anime-Planet.com and follow the site on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

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