(In no particular order)
Huanya film
Group: Huanya Variety Troupe
Established: 1994
Representative figures: Zhuangcheng and Lin Jianyue.
Development: Universal Asia Film is an Asian film investment company headquartered in Hong Kong. It was founded by seven Hong Kong filmmakers in 1994. The first film "I have a date with Spring" took the lead in shooting and won the "Best Screenplay" at the Hong Kong Film Awards that year. In the following nine years, Huanya Film not only achieved excellent box office results, but also won 80 international film festival awards. More than 40 films have been made so far, and 8 to 20 high-quality films will be maintained every year. In addition, Huanya has also reached cooperation with overseas institutions to jointly develop a series of international film projects. In 2002, Infernal Affairs, shot by all Asian film machines and the elite behind Hong Kong films, made a box office of HK$ 56 million, breaking the award-winning record in the history of Hong Kong films and laying a strong arm for the Hong Kong film industry. The two sequels have also achieved considerable results. Infernal Affairs series has set a milestone in the history of Hong Kong movies and also become a new starting point for Asian movies all over the world.
Masterpieces: Purple Rain Storm, Heartbeat and Infernal Affairs series.
Plans for 2004: the great event in Du Qifeng, the battle between the dragon and the phoenix, Liu Weiqiang's initials D and Xiaogang Feng's world without thieves.
The emperor's film
Group: Emperor Group
Time of establishment: 2000
Representative: Yang Shoucheng.
Development course: Emperor Film, a subsidiary of Emperor Group, is a powerful entertainment media investment company with a certain scale and influence in Hong Kong. Since 1997, the Emperor has established Feitu Film, and has been committed to the production of action films. In 2000, "Emperor Multimedia Group" was established to expand the film production business and began to internationalize the company's business. He has cooperated with Japanese film companies in films such as An Zi Shan and Killer One. In August, 200 1 year, it was purchased by Emperor Entertainment Group to produce the international film "Dragon Rebirth". In 2003, Emperor Film Group released the action film "Thousand Machine Changes", which combines thriller, comedy and high-quality special effects. This film became one of the best-selling films in Hong Kong in 2003. On April 1 day this year, "Emperor Multimedia Group" (EMG) was officially renamed as Emperor Film Co., Ltd. (EMP). EMP aims at Emperor Group, and its business includes film production, television production and film distribution. Film investment, production and distribution are the core business of Emperor Film Group. It plans to produce and distribute no less than 10 movies every year. In addition to investing in the production of EMP films, it also formally reached an agreement with Jackie Chan Emperor Film Co., Ltd. (JCE) to distribute its films. In 2004, EMP took the lead in releasing three films: Never Give Up, Big Brother loves beauty and Hainan Chicken Rice. In addition, in addition to the production of Feitu films, the Group is actively acquiring other film libraries, and investing heavily in the production of local and international films in Hong Kong, striving to open up overseas markets and promote the internationalization and diversification of the Group.
Masterpieces: Killer I, the rebirth of Feilong, and the change of thousands of machines.
Plan for 2004: Qianjibian 2 and Hainan Chicken Rice.
China star movies
Group: China Star Group Co., Ltd
Established: 1992
Representative: Xiang Huaqiang.
Development course: Zhongxing Group is a listed group founded by Mr. Xiang Huaqiang, Vice Chairman of Hong Kong Film Association. It has the global exclusive distribution rights of films and TV series produced by Yongsheng Entertainment Production Co., Ltd. and Yongsheng Audio-visual Enterprise [Hong Kong] Co., Ltd., as well as the distribution rights of several independent production companies. As the only audio-visual product supplier in Hong Kong with a large number of film production and national audio-visual product wholesale and retail capabilities, Huaxing has established its position as a world-renowned Chinese film production and distribution kingdom, and signed the largest film purchase agreement with Satellite TV in the history of Hong Kong TV. In addition, as a famous American website "Yahoo" cooperated with Hong Kong entertainment media for the first time, China Star co-signed with Yahoo in 2000 to broadcast China movies and TV programs, which was well received. Since the 1990s, China Star Group has devoted itself to film production, and its excellent works have continued. Its century-old film company even invited a famous director from Hong Kong to produce high-quality films such as The Cave of the Beasts, Biography of Shushan, The Roar of Lions and Falling in Love with Your Bed. Last year's Great Wisdom won many awards such as "Best Director" and "Best Film" at the Hong Kong Academy Awards.
Masterpieces: slimming men and women, rivers and lakes emergency, falling in love with your bed, great wisdom blockbuster, unforgettable.
Plan for 2004: My Fair Lady, Judo Dragon and Tiger List, Dragon and Dragon Battle, Linglingjiu made in China, Father and Little White Dragon.
Universal film
Group: Universal International Group
Established: 1986
Representative: Lin Xiaoming.
Development course: 1986, Mr. Lin Xiaoming founded Universal Laser Records Co., Ltd., which was only a small video publisher distributing VHS and LD movies. Aware of the great potential of domestic entertainment industry, as early as 1995, a new distribution network was established by sublicensing the film copyright to domestic audio-visual publishing houses. 1999 set up a CD reproduction factory. Today, Universal International Group is a comprehensive international entertainment group, mainly engaged in video distribution, film copyright granting and sub-granting, film screening, film production investment, CD reproduction facilities leasing and artist management. From the fiscal year of 1999/2000, the whole world began to invest in making movies. Up to now, more than 50 China films have been made, including Pei Ran and shaolin soccer, which have grossed over 60 million Hong Kong dollars. This film has also become the highest-grossing Chinese film in Hong Kong, with a huge film library of more than 2,500 film festivals.
Masterpiece: shaolin soccer and Two Heroes.
Plans for 2004: Night in Mong Kok, Guns in Major Crimes Unit (tentative name), You in You, I in Me, Death Portrait, Men for Rent, Nervous Heroes, Crossroads.
Asian-American movies and world movies
Group: Meiya Entertainment Information Group
Representatives: Li Guoxing, Tang Qingzhi, etc.
Established: 1997
Development course: Meiya Film Production Company and Tianxia Film Production Company belong to Meiya Entertainment Information Group. Meiya Entertainment Information Group was founded in 1984, formerly known as Meiya International Group Co., Ltd., and is a leader in film production and film and television product distribution in Asia. Film production is one of its four core businesses. Up to 1993, Meiya Film Production Company and Tianxia Film Production Company have produced about 80 films. With the help of its huge and perfect distribution network all over the world's major Chinese regions, we will implement the policy of audio-visual production, shooting and distribution as one. In addition, AIA also cooperated with Shanghai Film Studio and Xi 'an Film Studio, the major film production units in the Mainland, and made many films in various ways.
Masterpieces: Juliet and Liang Shanbo, with fierce eyes and high vigilance.
Plan for 2004: Love Fighting and Miss Xinzha 3.
Yinhe image
Established: 1996
Group: Galaxy Image Holding Group
Representatives: Dennis Law (Chairman) and Du Qifeng.
Development course: Galaxy Image is the leading film production company in Hong Kong, dedicated to providing comprehensive film production services for filmmakers. Since its establishment, 1996 has shot more than 20 wonderful films, which not only greatly broadened the audience's horizons, but also determined the unique film style of Yinhe Image. Galaxy Image's main business is to provide a full range of film production services for film companies, including pre-production, shooting and post-production. As one of the most productive companies in the industry, Yinhe Image has never relaxed its requirements for quality and emphasized strict cost and quality control. In addition, Galaxy Image, with its film professionals and rich production experience in Du Qifeng and Wei Jiahui, has become the first choice for well-known film companies to commission production.
Masterpieces: The Birth of a Prefix, Flowers of Darkness, Dark War, Gunfire, Lonely Man and Few Women, Zhong Wuyan, PTU, and Man of Great Wisdom.
Plan for 2004: Big Events, Judo Dragon and Tiger List, Dragon and Dragon Fight.
Mao Zedong film
Group: Zedong Film Co., Ltd.
Established: 1992
Representative: Wong Kar-wai.
Development course: Zedong Film Co., Ltd. was founded by famous director Wong Kar-wai. The company's goal is to produce high-quality films with international standards. Zedong Company is a small company, and its film production output is relatively low. It released a film in a year and a half with meticulous attitude. From 1993, the first New Year's greeting film "Going East and Going West", "Ashes of Time", "Chongqing Forest", "fallen angels" and "Spring Festival" etc. Have maintained a fairly high level. After the release of "In the Mood for Love" 200 1, Zedong Company's international reputation was further expanded, and its development strategy was more diversified, involving advertising, film, music production and other fields. Star strategy is also a very important part in the development of Zedong Company. Its artists include Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Maggie Cheung and Gong Li. In the past two years, it has been trying to attract new people, signing Taiwan Province artists Zhang zhen, Fan Zhiwei and Angel on the mainland. Zedong Company's boutique and star strategic route have maintained a unique style and high standard in the ups and downs of Hong Kong film development, and the good development trend makes people expect it to launch more and better film works in the future.
Masterpieces: Chongqing Forest, Spring is bursting, and In the Mood for Love.
Plan for 2004: 2046
Jiahe film
Established: 1970
Group: Jiahe Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Representative: Zou Wenhuai.
Development course: Jiahe was founded by Zou Wenhuai, He Guanchang and Liang Fengyu on 1970, with a wide range of business, including film production, talent management, film distribution, cinema management, film printing and TV production. Once upon a time, the films produced by Jiahe became the symbol of Hong Kong films, with more than 600 films produced in 32 years, making it the most prolific Chinese film production company in the world, especially. It is the leading Chinese entertainment enterprise in Hong Kong and the largest Chinese entertainment enterprise group in Asia. However, in recent years, the number of films produced by Jiahe has decreased significantly. There was only one film Superman in 2003, but the business focus shifted to cinema management.
Masterpieces: Big Brother Tangshan, Jingwumen, Raptors Crossing the River, Show mercy, Niangniang Flower, Half a catty and 82 Liang, Plan A, Song Dynasty.
Plans for 2004:—
Oriental film
Established: 1992
Group: Oriental Entertainment Holdings Limited
Representative: Huang Baiming.
Development course: Huang Baiming founded the film company on 1992 after the end of the New Art City Film Company. Its main business includes film production and distribution, as well as film printing and cinema business. Today, the group's film database has stored more than 80 films, which occupies a certain position in the Hong Kong film industry. In recent years, the production momentum of oriental films is far less than that in the middle and early 1990s, and the film production business is maintained with an average of three or four films a year. However, the Oriental Film Printing Factory is the busiest in Hong Kong, printing nearly eight films every year.
Masterpieces: Happy Events at Home, Happy Events at 97 Families, Half-life Fate, Singing at Midnight.
Plan for 2004: The Legend of Xuan Bing
Shaw Brothers Movie
Established: 1958
Group: Shaw Brothers (Hong Kong) Limited
Representative: Run Run Shaw
Development course: Shaw Brothers Film Company 1958 was established in Hong Kong. In the 30 years after its establishment, it almost monopolized the film industry in Hong Kong, and its influence has been so far. The 1960s and 1970s were the golden age of Shaw's films, which not only gained international reputation, but also trained famous directors from Li Hanxiang, Zhang Che, Chu Yuan and Hu Jinquan. However, in the mid-1980s, due to the outflow of actors and directors, production cost overruns and other factors, he stopped film production and devoted himself to the development of TVB television industry, and was retired in the film circle. 1999, UsahaTegasSdnBhd consortium of Malaysia purchased the copyrights of more than 760 Shaw movies, established Tianying Entertainment Company, and began to restore and distribute them at the rate of 10-20 movies per month. It is expected that all these will be released before 2007. Xiao filmed "Drunken Monkey" the year before last and began to revive the film project. At present, a joint venture of 654.38 billion yuan with Huaxing is being established to build the Hong Kong Tseung Kwan O Cinema. It is also planned to re-sign artists to remake many classic Shaw movies, such as One-armed Sword, Thirteen Pacific Insurance, Jiangshan Beauty and Thirty-six Shaolin Rooms.
Masterpieces: One-armed Dao, butterfly lovers, Tianya Yueming Dao, New 72 Tenant, Spur Horse, come and have a drink with me.
Plan for 2004: remake Shaw's classic works.