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The Second Annual Award Ceremony for International Video Contest of My China Story held in Yantai

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BEIJING, Jan. 4, 2021 — Nearing the end of 2020, an eventful year for most, China International Publishing Group (CIPG) hosts the My China Story award ceremony for excellent films created by foreigners both abroad and living in China. Content creators from around the world document their lives and experiences in China through filming short videos.

 

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The event begins with the screening event where guests gather to view 33 award-winning short films, getting the opportunity to view the "China Stories" experienced by other foreigners just like themselves.

After the screening, everyone headed upstairs to participate in the seminar, where several guests took the stage and shared ideas for improving how we document our experiences in or with China and how we go about sharing our stories with the world. At the seminar, video creator, Leo, from Germany, shares with us his first time in China nearly 40 years ago in 1984 and his reflections about life in China at that time. Father-son YouTube duo from the UK, Lee and Oli Barrett, also relate their experience filming and visiting the "enormous" Three Gorges Dam for the first time.

Downstairs, Liu Bianjing, a university student in China from Cameroon Africa, prepares to take the stage. He claims to be one of the best, if not the best, foreign singers of traditional Chinese Henan Opera; previously having won second prize on television competing against Chinese singers.

The grand prize is revealed by the host, awarding RMB30,000 to the first prize winner for their film about the magnificent annual gala performance and the tight-knit community of workers in a Chinese factory.

The video follows American host, Jack, who takes us through the ceremony showing us the most interesting, note-worthy highlights. We get a chance to talk to content creators and briefly hear exactly what it is they do in China that makes their own experience so unique.

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Email: jack_klumpp@yahoo.com

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vivo Announces Picture of the Year and Winning Creations in vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020

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– The competition has received over 135,000 entries to compile joy images from the mobile lenses of creators worldwide

SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 29, 2020 — vivo has announced the Picture of the Year and named winning creations in the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020, with participant photographers worldwide conveying outstanding joy images through their mobile lens. As part of vivo’s VISION+ initiatives, the success of the awards demonstrates vivo’s devotion to mobile photography technology and visual aesthetic exploration. The breath-taking works of winning photographers are now on full display and publicly available, marking a fruitful and promising start to the ongoing vivo VISION+ ecosystem.

Partnering with National Geographic to Explore the Cultural Value of Mobile Photography

Smartphones are providing more people with the capability to experience the joy of photo creation in this modern era of visual expression. vivo announced VISION+ in September 2020, a visual content ecosystem for the global market with "JOY IMAGE" at its core. As an important component of the VISION+ initiative, vivo has partnered with National Geographic for the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020, which focuses on exceptional imaging and optics that can capture the essence of individual emotions and humanistic culture. Global creators were invited to discover, capture and communicate through their smartphone cameras.

After a two-month submission period, vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020 received over 135,000 mobile photo and video entries from nine countries including the United Kingdom, France, Spain, China, Vietnam and etc. A total of 37 exceptional creations were ultimately selected by a panel of judges composed of the world’s top photographers and imaging experts including Steve McCurry and Michael Halsband. This series of mobile images individually reflect the human stories and landscapes around the world in 2020.

Entries in the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020
Entries in the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020

Illuminating the Joy of the World in Photos

A multitude of photo creators managed to interpret the joys of everyday life before their eyes with mobile photos in different styles, from vibrant portraits and spectacular landscapes to splendid nights and fleeting memories.

There are six categories under the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020, including Portrait, Night, Landscape, Motion, Memories, and Story. A range of awards were also offered in this contest, including "Picture of the Year", "Category Winners", "Honorable Mention" and "Category Finalists". vivo named Zhang Yu’s creation, Daily Life of Four "Big Mouth Monsters", as the Picture of the Year in the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020. 

Daily Life of Four "Big Mouth Monsters", the Picture of the Year in the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020, created by Zhang Yu, China
Daily Life of Four "Big Mouth Monsters", the Picture of the Year in the vivo VISION+ Mobile Photography Awards 2020, created by Zhang Yu, China

Zhang Yu surmised that kids call the gesture as seen in the photo, where one’s hand is tucked into an outstretched shirt collar as a "Big Mouth Monster". The moment that kids are playing in the shape of "Big Mouth Monsters" was captured by the creator with his smartphone, serving as a shining beacon of hope in the midst of a difficult 2020.

Camping Night with Beloved Friends, a creation by Rifqi Moch Lutpi from Indonesia, was awarded with the "Honorable Mention" award. This photograph displays three beloved friends chatting beside a burning bonfire in a dark night. The creator expressed subtle thinking, "In my life, camping is the most exciting story, the greatest moment… We should enjoy every moment in life and live it to the fullest with a rich variety of activities."

A multitude of excellent mobile photo submissions across the Portrait, Night, Landscape, Motion, Memories and Story competitive categories. Under the Story category in the form of mobile video imaging, Opera Watch, the winning submission by Chen Lei from China, focuses on a traditional Sichuan Opera troupe that brings human-culture co-existence to life in smooth scenes with folk drum music.

The outstanding winning creations are currently made public and available for viewing on the vivo VISION+ official website (https://visionplus.vivo.com/), including Steelwool with Bridge, a creation by Pyae Phyo Aung from Myanmar under the Night category, Balinese Woman, a creation by Arief Satria from Indonesia under the Portrait category, and Replicate, a creation by Lin Haibo from China under the Memories category, revealing incredibly fascinating works of mobile photography. 

Delving Deep into Mobile Photography to Enable More Creativity with Innovation

vivo is a leading product-driven global technology company, with its core business focusing on smart devices and intelligent services. In 25 years of technology-based growth, vivo has always communicated with users attentively to proactively serve their needs.

Providing the masses with the best tool of self-expression and creativity for humanized professional imaging is the mantra of vivo as a technology brand. vivo wishes that more people can redirect their focus on the warmer details in real life, record touching emotions of everyday happenings and share these feelings with the world. Going forward, vivo will continue to collaborate with creators to enable more humanized professional photography that better meets the needs of users, and ultimately fulfill its cultural responsibility as a brand with 380 million users.

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About vivo
vivo is a leading, product-driven, global technology company, with its core business focusing on smart devices and intelligent services. vivo is committed to connecting users around the globe, through design of exciting and innovative smartphones and companion devices, as well as services which integrate technology and design thinking in unique and creative ways. Following the company core values, which include innovation, consumer orientation and benfen*, vivo has implemented a sustainable development strategy, with the vision of becoming a leading, long-lasting, world-class enterprise.

With headquarters in China, supported by a network of 9 R&D centers in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Taipei, Tokyo and San Diego, vivo is focusing on the development of state-of-the-art consumer technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence, industrial design, photography and other up-and-coming technologies. vivo has also set-up five production hubs (including brand authorized manufacturing center), across China, South- and Southeast Asia, with an annual production capacity of nearly 200 million smartphones. As of now, vivo has branched out its sales network across more than 30 countries and regions, and is loved by more than 380 million users worldwide.

*"Benfen" is a term describing the attitude on doing the right things and doing things right – which is the ideal description of vivo’s mission to build technology for good.

Please stay informed of vivo’s news at https://www.vivo.com/en/about-vivo/news

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GHB was awarded new technology at the 2020 Blockchain Awards Ceremony

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– GHB won the prize of new technology in recognition of prevention of illegal filming and illegal recording prevention technology

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 22, 2020 — GHB, a company to provide platform business model and solution, won the prize of new technology in recognition of prevention of illegal filming and illegal recording prevention technology at the 2020 Blockchain Awards Ceremony hosted by Korea Blockchain Enterprise Promotion Association.

GHB was awarded new technology at the 2020 Blockchain Awards Ceremony
GHB was awarded new technology at the 2020 Blockchain Awards Ceremony

The prevention of illegal filming technology is a technology that detects a frequency of the hidden camera’s frequency band (50Mhz-6Ghz) by the device to resonate and finds the hidden camera under filming.

GHB was awarded new technology at the 2020 Blockchain Awards Ceremony

The illegal recording prevention technology detects near-field recording frequencies that are active through secret recording detection devices (phones, devices), and long-distance call recording via smartphone is a recording detection application that disables recording by activating an illegal recording function using white noise.

GHB will apply the patent for illegal filming prevention technology and illegal recording prevention technology and defined the position "we will try to commercialize it as soon as possible".

GHB (CEO Ko Ho-bum) actively responds to overseas marketing and advertisements, and tries to complete a new advertisement system that maximizes the effectiveness of advertisements by applying an open advertisement platform system that allows advertisement consumers to directly discover advertisement sponsors and conduct platform business.

Kim Hyung Jung, a head of judging panel (special professor at Korea University), evaluated "Through this screening of the winners, it was an opportunity to confirm that the scope of application of blockchain technology is expanding not only in public institutions, but also in overall society and economy such as music, second-hand transactions, e-sports, fashion, product exports, and M&A between companies".

Through joint awards with prominent lawmakers such as Lee Won-wook, chairman of the National Assembly’s Science, Technology, Information, Broadcasting and Communication Committee, and Kim Byung-wook, secretary of the National Policy Committee(Democratic Party of Korea), Lee Jung-moon (State Affairs Commission), Jeon Jae-soo (State Affairs Commission), Yang Ki-dae (Public Administration and Security Committee), and Lee Yong-sun(Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee), it is expected to contribute to political and corporate issues by discussing and delivering the issues of block chain industry to political circles.

 

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SkyPixel And DJI Call For Entries For The SkyPixel 6th Anniversary Aerial Photo & Video Contest

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Contest Introduces Five New Categories To Expand Ways For Creative Storytelling, With Prizes Totaling To USD 83,000

SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 18, 2020 — DJI and SkyPixel, one of the world’s most popular aerial photography and videography online communities, today announced details to its yearly anticipated SkyPixel Aerial Photo & Video Contest. Running from December 18, 2020 to February 18, 2021, this year’s contest introduces five new categories including Vlog, FPV, Showreel, Hometown and Environment. The goal is to expand creative possibilities for content creators and storytellers to share and showcase their unique perspective of the world.

This SkyPixel 6th Anniversary Aerial Photo & Video Contest consists of 11 categories in two formats, one in photography and the other using video. There is no restriction on the type or brand of shooting equipment, and participants can submit as many photos or videos as they wish. This year’s judging panel is composed of award-winning filmmakers, photographers and videographers, including Nathan McBride, Toby Strong, Chris Schmid and Roie Galitz.

SkyPixel and DJI will give away more than 55 awards with prizes valued at approximately USD 83,000. The grand prize winners in the photo and video category will each receive a cash prize of USD 7,500, and prizes in other award categories include the Mavic 2, Mavic Air 2, RS 2, Pocket 2 and other cool DJI products.

In addition, SkyPixel users will be rewarded points for every entry they submit while first time SkyPixel contest participants will receive a 20% off discount code to purchase DJI accessories upon successful submission of their first entry.

Details of the SkyPixel 6th Anniversary Aerial Photo & Video Contest

The video contest consists of six categories:

  • Vlog: Create a video of yourself that captures special moments in your daily life
  • FPV: Capture an immersive experience and feeling of freedom that brings people closer to the action and excitement
  • Sport: Capture moments in movement, and the power and energy of humans engaged in sports
  • Travel: Share a story about humanity, culture, or an unforgettable adventure (people must be included in the video)
  • Hometown: Create a video to share a story and what’s special about your hometown
  • Showreel: Shoot a short video showcasing all the memorable moments of your 2020
    NOTE: All videos must not exceed five minutes in length. The entry must contain at least 30 seconds of aerial footage, except for the Vlog category. Vlog category entries do not need to contain aerial shots, but the equipment must be marked. 

The photo contest consists of five categories:

  • Portrait: Capture a person’s expression, action or life’s passion in the vast beauty of their surroundings
  • Nature: Capture a moment in time to reveal the true beauty of nature
  • Architecture: Discover amazing structures from a new perspective
  • Sport: Capture the energy and excitement of an athlete pursuing their dreams
  • Environment:  Highlight an environmental issue you care about

NOTE: All photos must be shot on a drone, and each image must be at least 3 MB with a resolution of at least 300 dpi.

Despite what categories participants decide to enter, they should always fly with caution, observe their flight environment and follow local regulations at all times.

Submission Details

Submission Start Date: December 18, 2020, 14:00 CST
Submission End Date: February 18, 2021, 14:00 CST
Award Announcement: March 18, 2021

Interested participants can visit the SkyPixel 6th Anniversary Aerial Photo & Video Contest website for more information on contest rules and guidelines. 

Since 2014, the SkyPixel online community (www.skypixel.com) has attracted over 22 million aerial photographers, videographers and content creators from more than 140 countries. SkyPixel contests over the past five years have received over 180,000 submissions that make up of a huge collection of extraordinary footage spanning across the themes of nature, culture, architecture, and other aerial masterpieces.

About SkyPixel

SkyPixel was founded in 2014 and has become a leading global community for aerial photographers and videographers. The platform has over 22 million registered users and hosts thousands of aerial images and videos uploaded daily by users from around the world. Leading works have received over 1 million views. On December 03, 2019, SkyPixel hosted its 5th annual aerial photo and video contest, calling on members to submit their best airborne creations. In just two months, the contest received over 30,000 submissions from over 140 different countries and regions. In addition, SkyPixel also promotes the growth of the aerial community with a brand new popular location section featuring tips, key experts who provide tips on how to produce the best aerial photography on 30 popular regions. In addition to aerial content, the SkyPixel community also welcomes video content shot with the DJI Osmo Series which can be edited and shared directly from user’s DJI Mimo App. For more info, please visit www.skypixel.com.

About DJI

DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, was founded and is run by people with a passion for remote-controlled helicopters and experts in flight-control technology and camera stabilization. The company is dedicated to making aerial photography and filmmaking equipment and platforms more accessible, reliable and easier to use for creators and innovators around the world. DJI’s global operations currently span the Americas, Europe and Asia, and its revolutionary products and solutions have been chosen by customers in over 100 countries for applications in filmmaking, construction, inspection, emergency response, agriculture, conservation and other industries.

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CNN and Hyundai Motor Company embark on a new campaign exploring innovations in transport and mobility

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HONG KONG, Oct. 23, 2020 — CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) and Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) are partnering on a cross-platform campaign that explores how innovation will change the way we will live in the future. In this exclusive global partnership, CNN will deliver a creative mix of advertising, branded content and sponsorship solutions to bring to life Hyundai’s vision on human-centred mobility through stories that will engage and inspire CNN global audiences. CNNIC will power this campaign with the latest data technology and targeting tools to reach Hyundai’s core audiences including electric car owners and young families with children.

CNN and Hyundai Motor Company embark on a new campaign exploring innovations in transport and mobility
CNN and Hyundai Motor Company embark on a new campaign exploring innovations in transport and mobility

The campaign’s branded content component includes three films produced by CNNIC’s global brand studio Create that will convey Hyundai’s messages around the new paradigm of electric. With a cinematic documentary approach, the films discover new possibilities in life and follow individuals’ journeys with curiosity and exploration in mind.

The partnership also includes Hyundai’s exclusive sponsorship of two editorial initiatives ‘Saved by The Future’ and ‘Time Transformed’. Launching across CNN International TV, digital and social platforms, the series explores transport and mobility innovations set to transform our cities, economies and societies in the next ten years. ‘Saved by The Future’ is hosted by TV presenter Nicki Shields and airs from October to December. ‘Time Transformed’ is a special series where CNN meets thought leaders of renewable energy, green mobility, intelligent design, business and urban planning.

"Building on CNN’s long-held belief in and coverage of the power of technology and innovation, we are delighted to embark on this journey of hope, inspiration and ingenuity together with Hyundai Motor Company. Our premium storytelling and deep insight into stories that engage with global viewers has enabled us to create fascinating content about new mobility technologies which encourages and inspires our audiences for a better future," said Rob Bradley, Senior Vice President, CNN International Commercial.

"Collaborating with CNN International Commercial will be an exciting opportunity for Hyundai Motor to share a glimpse into the future of mobility as we envision it," said Wonhong Cho, Global Chief Marketing Officer of Hyundai Motor Company. "Through this campaign, we will highlight new possibilities in life as well as the benefits of electrified mobility with IONIQ – our dedicated electric vehicle lineup brand."

About CNN International Commercial

CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) is responsible for the business operations of CNN’s properties outside of the United States. All commercial activities for brands such as CNN International, CNN en Español, CNN Arabic, CNN Style and CNN Business are aligned within the division. This encompasses the advertising sales, sponsorship partnerships, commercial content development, content sales, brand licensing, distribution and out-of-home operations, business development and marketing for the world’s leading international news provider. CNNIC is a recognised industry leader in international advertising sales and its use of award-winning commercial content, produced through its Create unit and driven by its advanced data usage and digital capabilities, has resulted in strong and enduring partnerships with many of the world’s most recognised brands. Its Content Sales and Licensing unit has relationships with more than 1,000 affiliates ranging from licensing the CNN brand through to content supply contracts as well as offering consultancy services. CNNIC has offices across the world, with key hubs in London, Hong Kong and Miami. For more information visit http://commercial.cnn.com

About Hyundai Motor Company

Established in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company offers a range of world-class vehicles and mobility services in more than 200 countries. Hyundai Motor sold more than 4.4 million vehicles globally in 2019, and currently employs some 120,000 personnel worldwide. The company is enhancing its product lineup with vehicles designed to help usher in a more sustainable future, while offering innovative solutions to real-world mobility challenges. Through the process Hyundai aims to facilitate ‘Progress for Humanity’ with smart mobility solutions that vitalize connections between people and provide quality time to its customers. More information about Hyundai Motor and its products can be found at: http://worldwide.hyundai.com or http://globalpr.hyundai.com Disclaimer: Hyundai Motor Company believes the information contained herein to be accurate at the time of release. However, the company may upload new or updated information if required and assumes that it is not liable for the accuracy of any information interpreted and used by the reader.

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‘Torinaoshi’: YouTube Series Traverses Countries, Racial Identity

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Inner and outer journeys meet as a young Japanese-American woman travels to her mother’s hometown of Osaka, Japan. ‘Torinaoshi,’ a YouTube series exploring the nuances of racial and family identity, challenges viewers to reflect on their own such identifications.

OSAKA, Japan, Aug. 30, 2020 — "Torinaoshi," a YouTube series exploring the nuances of racial and family identity, highlights a young Japanese-American woman’s journey from New York to Osaka, Japan — her mother’s hometown. The production is a collaboration between Alex Iskounen’s Tsukuba Indy LLC, Yusuke Kitaguchi’s Ichibiri Pics Inc., and Yosuke Kumakura’s Bear Create Japan.

An ode to the emotions of multicultural migration and return, the series shines a light on family discord and renewal. After realizing she has no real knowledge of her roots, Kiyoko (aka Koko) travels to her mother’s hometown of Osaka from New York City, discovering that learning about one’s identity, especially on foreign soil, can be complicated. She befriends an African-Japanese boy who travels with her as she encounters several relatives, learning hard lessons about family, race relations and her struggle for identity; will Koko accept what she learns about herself and her roots as she dives deeper into her unresolved family history?

The series features several recognizable cast members from Japanese media, including notorious comedian Minoru Torihada, African-Japanese actor and popular YouTuber BiX, bilingual actress Megan Murayama, and Okinawa-born improv artist Osamu Hirata. The series is directed by Osaka native Yusuke Kitaguchi, whose short film "Baby in the Dark" won the Osaka 48 Hour Film Festival in 2017 and was later screened at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in 2018.

Alan Ng, Managing Editor of FilmThreat.com, stated, "The reality is racism is not unique to the States — it’s everywhere. What’s interesting about ‘Torinaoshi’ is that it’s not that much different abroad. What the series shows is that as different cultures spread and intermingle across the globe, the struggle to find one’s identity on foreign soil becomes increasingly complicated. What do I hold on to from my heritage and what do I embrace in my new homeland."

"Torinaoshi" stands as a tribute to the quest for self-understanding — and connection — in all its complexity and challenges people to think about how they unravel their cultural and family identities. "Where do I belong?" and "How can I connect with someone different than me?" are some of the central themes explored in "Torinaoshi."

The filmmakers invested $5,000 per episode in production, crew and the acquisition of local talent. The three-episode release has since garnered over 1.3 million views worldwide on YouTube, gained international fans with enthusiastic appeals for more episodes, and is a testament to the hard work and collaboration between local Osaka actors and filmmakers.

See the official 2020 "Torinaoshi" trailer and the rest of the series on the Torinaoshi YouTube channel.

To learn more about "Torinaoshi," visit the official website and IMDb page.

International Contacts:
Alex Iskounen, Yusuke Kitaguchi, Yosuke Kumakura: TeamTorinaoshi@gmail.com

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Discover the Untapped Revenue Potential of Cinema in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Frost & Sullivan’s Digital Media team to explore the cinema exhibition market in KSA and outline strategies for growth during upcoming webinar

SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 24, 2020 — The loosening of restrictions on the media and entertainment sector by The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has fueled the demand for public viewing of cinema in theaters. This positive development has created revenue generation opportunities for several stakeholders in the ecosystem, both nationally and internationally, as the region is one of few in the world where cinema exhibition is a new business. To help navigate this emergent market, our Digital Media team will provide insight on the near- to long-term growth opportunities present in KSA against a backdrop of challenges, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic and stiff competition faced from over-the-top (OTT) players.

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Frost & Sullivan – cinema exhibition in KSA

Join Frost & Sullivan Director Saurabh Verma, accompanied by Runaway Insights experts Sailesh Dave and Neil Dave, for the Growth Opportunity briefing, "Cinema Exhibition Business in KSA: Strategies for Revenue Generation & Growth," on September 1 at 3 p.m. GST. The briefing will shed light on key innovative development strategies that can be launched by cinema chain operators to effectively enter the market in KSA and sustain long-term progress and profitability.

For more information and to register for the webinar, please visit: http://frost.ly/4do

Key benefits of attending this webinar:

  • Understand the role analytics and big data will play in the theatrical exhibition business in KSA.
  • Decipher if and how cinema chain operators can co-exist with OTT platforms.
  • Discover why KSA is the destination for future investments by real estate developers, cinema equipment and technology providers, and distribution and marketing companies.
  • Identify how cinema chain operators, independent local content creators, international production houses and studios can effectively capitalize on the immense growth opportunities from theatrical exhibition in KSA.

The event will also be recorded and available on-demand at http://frost.ly/1ti. 

About Frost & Sullivan

For over five decades, Frost & Sullivan has become world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, Mega Trends, new business models and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion.

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Scener and Agora Partner to Scale Watch Party Platform After Seeing 100x Growth

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Enables Scener "virtual movie theaters" to support up to one million synchronous participants while they watch Netflix, Disney+ and more in real time

SANTA CLARA, Calif. and SEATTLE, Aug. 6, 2020 — Agora, Inc. (API), a Real-Time Engagement platform provider, announced it is powering Scener‘s new Watch Party Platform, enabling millions of participants to simultaneously enjoy streaming TV content together over immersive live video chat.

Scener’s partnership with Agora creates a novel, shared experience that allows unparalleled engagement between viewers watching entertainment content on the major streaming services. Up to one million participants can now simultaneously enjoy streaming content from Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Disney+, Hulu, Vimeo or Funimation in a synchronized video chat environment. Users can host either public or private co-watching sessions, where content is synchronized with participants in real time, paired with video, audio and text chat.

"Live, interactive streaming is the next frontier in entertainment, and our partnership with Scener puts both our companies at the forefront of that," said Reggie Yativ, Chief Operations Officer and Chief Revenue Officer at Agora Lab, Inc. "People viewing content want more authentic ways to engage, whether they’re holding a virtual movie night with close friends or streaming an entertainment panel with their favorite stars. Real-Time Engagement allows viewers to use messaging, voice and video chats during a screening, and that brings more human interaction into these virtual entertainment experiences and helps viewers connect anytime, anywhere."

Scener — a service that has seen 100x growth since March — is using Agora’s Software Defined Real-Time Network™ infrastructure to power the group video chat and synchronization features of its watch parties. Agora’s global network guarantees video-chat streaming quality across borders, regardless of audience size. Scener’s proprietary technology synchronizes underlying video entertainment content on each viewer’s client, ensuring all viewing is properly licensed and respectful of IP rights.

"Agora’s engagement platform sets the stage for massive scale at Scener as we roll out our Watch Party Platform," said Joe Braidwood, Scener co-founder and COO. "This partnership marks a watershed moment for both the entertainment industry and TV lovers globally, where more viewers than ever before can now come together in the same virtual theater to interact while enjoying their favorite shows and movies."

In late July, Scener launched its public co-watching features by hosting watch parties for San Diego Comic-Con and Rifftrax, setting a new daily engagement record with 2.3 million viewer minutes on July 25.

Agora’s platform with flexible and powerful APIs provides developers and organizations with a seamless way to deliver Real-Time Engagement experiences including embedded voice and video chat and in-app messaging. Agora’s dedicated network and device-optimized SDKs make it a leading Real-Time Engagement platform designed to connect people globally, even on low-bandwidth networks and on lower-powered devices.

For more information about Agora’s partners or its live interactive video and voice SDKs for mobile, web or desktop apps, visit www.agora.io.

To learn more about Scener, visit scener.com. Scener watch parties are available to join from any device, and can be hosted from Mac, Windows PC, and Chromebook.

About Agora

Agora’s mission is to make real-time engagement ubiquitous, allowing everyone to interact with anyone, in any application, anytime and anywhere. Agora’s platform provides developers simple, flexible and powerful application programming interfaces, or APIs, to embed real-time video and voice engagement experiences into their applications.

About Scener

Scener is a watch party platform that enables anyone to connect and interact while synchronizing playback of streaming entertainment. Up to 10 people can co-host a public theater for an audience of up to a million over video chat, a new way to hold screenings of the world’s best streaming entertainment content. Scener supports Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Hulu, Prime Video, Funimation and Vimeo; an account is required for each participant. Based in Seattle, WA, Scener launched in 2018 and was incubated by media streaming pioneer RealNetworks Inc. To join the community and host your own watch party in seconds visit www.scener.com.

Contact: Alexandria Plew, agora@matternow.com

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iQIYI Original Interactive VR Film “Killing a Superstar” Shortlisted for Award at 77th Venice International Film Festival

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Film offers an immersive audio-visual experience using cutting-edge 360°+8K HD VR technology

BEIJING, July 31, 2020 — iQIYI Inc. (NASDAQ: IQ) ("iQIYI" or the "Company"), an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, today announced that its original interactive virtual reality (VR) film Killing a Superstar (the "Film") has been shortlisted for an award in the Venice VR Expanded category at the prestigious Venice International Film Festival, the second time that the Company’s original VR content has been recognized in a major international film festival.

iQIYI Original Interactive VR Film “Killing a Superstar” Shortlisted for Award at 77th Venice International Film Festival
iQIYI Original Interactive VR Film “Killing a Superstar” Shortlisted for Award at 77th Venice International Film Festival

Killing a Superstar is a suspense film that tells the interwoven stories of various characters confined in a luxury villa where a sudden homicide took place. iQIYI’s VR team used 360°+8K HD VR technology to create the best-in-class original VR interactive content based on an original script. The film is the first to adopt multiple parallel narratives in immersive drama, using panoramic observation and multi-viewpoint switching. By giving the audience the freedom to switch between scenes at any time, Killing a Superstar invites users to explore the film’s storyline and narrative logic. Users can also identify clues and complete tasks while watching to create a unique and engaging experience. The VR film supports 8K HD format and Dolby Atmos, delivering an unprecedented premium immersive VR interactive audio-visual experience.

Killing a Superstar‘s recognition by the Venice International Film Festival is the latest example of how iQIYI’s original VR content is garnering international attention and acclaim. The nomination means that Killing a Superstar has not only been highly recognized by the industry worldwide, but also demonstrates once again that iQIYI remains at the forefront of the VR revolution.

"As a major immersive 8K HD VR project for iQIYI this year and the first film for its VR Interactive Theater, Killing a Superstar defies traditional movie-watching conventions as the understanding of its narrative logic is dictated by the audience rather than the director, giving viewers greater freedom for engagement," Zhang Hang, Vice President of iQIYI said. "The inclusion of Killing a Superstar in the Venice International Film Festival shows that iQIYI’s tech-driven innovative VR content has achieved another industry breakthrough globally. As an innovative expression form for the VR industry, the interactive VR content will help boost the growth potential of the VR industry by tapping into the value and popularity of IP productions."

As one of the first domestic technology and entertainment companies to tap into the VR market, iQIYI has steadily established a VR lineup covering dramas, films, variety shows and gaming. To date, iQIYI has launched a number of VR titles, ranging from dramas (Ghost Blows Out the Light: Mu Ye Gui Shi, Infernal Affairs VR series, City Strange Talk) and films (the Last One Standing VR, Attention VR), to interactive content derived from dramas and variety shows such as Idol Producer, the Rap of China and iPartment Season 5, cartoons (TUKTAKMAN VR) and games (Chinese Paladin 4 VR, The Knight of Shadows Between Yin and Yang VR). Many of these have won critical acclaim and recognition. For example, in 2018, The Last One Standing VR was also shortlisted for an award at the 75th Venice International Film Festival, becoming the first Chinese science fiction VR film to receive the honor.

Going forward, iQIYI’s VR business will continue to launch premium original interactive VR content, creating innovative audio-visual experiences powered by cutting-edge technology. The Company will also strive to explore new genres and applications for interactive VR, opening up new avenues for the burgeoning industry.

Killing a Superstar is released on July 31 to iQIYI users in China’s mainland on the iQIYI VR APP or the Qiyu all-in-one VR headset platform. The Film will premiere online at the Venice International Film Festival from September 2 – 12.

About iQIYI, Inc.

iQIYI, Inc. is an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China. Its corporate DNA combines creative talent with technology, fostering an environment for continuous innovation and the production of blockbuster content. iQIYI’s platform features highly popular original content, as well as a comprehensive library of other professionally-produced content, partner-generated content and user generated content. The Company distinguishes itself in the online entertainment industry by its leading technology platform powered by advanced AI, big data analytics and other core proprietary technologies. iQIYI attracts a massive user base with tremendous user engagement, and has developed a diversified monetization model including membership services, online advertising services, content distribution, live broadcasting, online games, IP licensing, online literature and e-commerce.

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Cinemas reopen across China after unprecedented closure

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BEIJING, July 30, 2020 — A news report by China.org.cn on the reopening of China’s cinemas:

 

 

Since last week, cinemas in low-risk regions of China have reopened for business. This means that after six months in the dark, the country’s movie theaters can finally accept customers again, and China’s film market can begin where it left off.

According to the pandemic control requirements, movie theaters are now required to keep attendance under 30% capacity for each screening and strictly disinfect venues every day. Moviegoers must undergo temperature checks prior to admission, should sit in non-adjacent seats, and need to wear face masks when watching films. Currently, theaters are mainly screening hit domestic and foreign films, such as “The Wandering Earth”, “Coco” and “Zootopia.” Several new domestic movies are also set for release in the coming months.

On the first day of reopening, cinemas in cities such as Nanjing, Chengdu and Hangzhou quickly sold out. With the Shanghai International Film Festival opening on July 25 and screening more than 300 films, tickets for the event also sold out almost entirely in three minutes. In total, over 100,000 tickets were sold within just 10 minutes of presales being launched.

This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented shutdown of the global movie industry. China’s film market has also encountered huge difficulties. By March this year, more than 2,000 cinema enterprises had closed permanently across the country, with estimated losses in box office revenue for the year amounting to more than 30 billion yuan (US$4.27 billion).

China is the world’s second largest film market. During the past two decades, with increases in economic development and consumption, and through the opening-up of markets and deepening reforms, the Chinese film market has maintained rapid growth in terms of market scale and production. In 2019, the country had nearly 70,000 screens, while the annual box office gross peaked as high as 64.27 billion yuan (US$9.17 billion). This shows that China’s film market has robust demand and potential, which will be unleashed gradually over time.

Although there are still many complex and difficult problems facing cinemas as they resume operations, the reopening is significant. It conveys positive signals that China’s economy is starting to recover from the pandemic, and social life is beginning to get back on track. For the global film market, the reopening of Chinese cinemas is also good news. Hopefully, it won’t be long before China’s film market resumes to its usual prosperity.

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Cinemas reopen across China after unprecedented closure
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