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China Literature to Acquire Tencent Animation and Comics

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Lundi, décembre 11, 2023
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HONG KONG, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- China Literature Limited ("China Literature" or "the Company", stock code: 0772), a leading online literature and intellectual property ("IP") incubation platform in China, today announced that it has entered into an Asset Transfer Agreement with Tencent Holdings Limited ("Tencent", stock code: 0700) to acquire the related assets of Tencent Animation and Comics, including among others Tencent Animation and Comics' APP platform, the intellectual property rights and related rights to its content, and its animation, film and TV series projects, for an aggregate cash consideration of RMB600 million.

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  • HONG KONG, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- China Literature Limited ("China Literature" or "the Company", stock code: 0772), a leading online literature and intellectual property ("IP") incubation platform in China, today announced that it has entered into an Asset Transfer Agreement with Tencent Holdings Limited ("Tencent", stock code: 0700) to acquire the related assets of Tencent Animation and Comics, including among others Tencent Animation and Comics' APP platform, the intellectual property rights and related rights to its content, and its animation, film and TV series projects, for an aggregate cash consideration of RMB600 million.
  • Established in 2012, Tencent Animation and Comics is a leading animation and comic platform in China.
  • Mr. Hou Xiaonan, Chief Executive Officer of China Literature, commented, "China Literature and Tencent Animation and Comics share a rich history of collaboration which has yielded remarkable accomplishments.
  • I am truly thrilled to welcome Tencent Animation and Comics into the China Literature family.

iQIYI-presented Series The Knockout Achieves Record-breaking Popularity in China

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Mercredi, février 8, 2023
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The show enjoyed a peak iQIYI content popularity index of 11,800, which broke the two-year record previously held by My Heroic Husband and makes the crime series the show with the highest popularity index in the history of iQIYI.

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  • The show enjoyed a peak iQIYI content popularity index of 11,800, which broke the two-year record previously held by My Heroic Husband and makes the crime series the show with the highest popularity index in the history of iQIYI.
  • According to data released by iQIYI Research Centre, during the CNY holiday, the popularity of The Knockout drove a 33% increase in users' viewing hours on iQIYI's drama channel.
  • On Jan. 29, iQIYI app topped the App Store rankings in multiple categories, outperforming other popular apps such as WeChat and Douyin.
  • Capturing the audience with its thrilling story, tight plotlines, well-developed characters, and high production quality, The Knockout breaks the conventional perception typically associated with crime dramas.

"Super Sketch Show" Season 2 Shows iQIYI's Commitment in Promoting Comedy Genre

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Vendredi, décembre 23, 2022
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The show, a massive hit in China since its debut, marks iQIYI's commitment in the development of comedy shows.

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  • The show, a massive hit in China since its debut, marks iQIYI's commitment in the development of comedy shows.
  • iQIYI has always been pioneering the comedy content innovation in China, and recognized as the leader of this genre.
  • The second season of the Super Sketch Show introduces several innovations in the show's format and content.
  • In December, iQIYI launched Super Sketch Show season 2 digital collectibles -- Comedy Family, which includes five digital collectibles such as X-Trendsetter and X-Meditator.

iQIYI's Super Sketch Show Helps Enable Development of China's Original Comedy Industry

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Mercredi, janvier 12, 2022
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The program brings China's comedy scene to the attention of the mainstream public and sets out the great potential of the industry's development.

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  • The program brings China's comedy scene to the attention of the mainstream public and sets out the great potential of the industry's development.
  • Showcasing the amazing young comedy talent whose art had not received extensive attention, Super Sketch Show breaks new ground in China's broader entertainment ecosystem.
  • Co-produced by iQIYI and Mewe Media, Super Sketch Show is a comedy competition variety show that has been streaming exclusively on iQIYI since October 2021.
  • We are a relatively niche industry in China, and shows like the Super Sketch Show really help the wider public to get know us."