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Creative China Signs Cooperation Framework Agreement and MOU on Possible Cooperation with Truth Pictures

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Monday, September 6, 2021

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HONG KONG, Sept 6, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Creative China Holdings Limited ("Creative China" or the "Group"; stock code: 8368) announced today that the Group and Truth Pictures (Hong Kong) Limited ("Truth Pictures") have signed a cooperation framework agreement (the "Cooperation Framework Agreement") committing to cooperating on the distribution, broadcasting and marketing promotion planning of foreign movies in Mainland China.

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HONG KONG, Sept 6, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Creative China Holdings Limited ("Creative China" or the "Group"; stock code: 8368) announced today that the Group and Truth Pictures (Hong Kong) Limited ("Truth Pictures") have signed a cooperation framework agreement (the "Cooperation Framework Agreement") committing to cooperating on the distribution, broadcasting and marketing promotion planning of foreign movies in Mainland China.
At the same time, the Group has also signed a non-legally binding Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") on subsequent cooperation (the "Possible Cooperation").
According to Truth Pictures, the founding team has more than 20 years of industry experience, with in-depth partnerships including Sony Pictures, Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, Warner Bros. Movies, Maoyan Entertainment, Alibaba Pictures, Tencent Pictures, iQIYI Pictures, China Film Group Corporation and Huaxia Film Distribution.
About Creative China Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 8368)
Creative China is dedicated to turning creativity into wealth and fostering development of the creative industry with innovation.

B-Roll Available: Inside the Walt Disney Archives Exhibition at Graceland Exhibition Center

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Sunday, July 25, 2021

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Following is a link to b-roll of the celebratory opening day of the major six-month exhibition Inside The Walt Disney Archives, making only its second appearance anywhere in the U.S. at the Graceland Exhibition Center.

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Following is a link to b-roll of the celebratory opening day of the major six-month exhibition Inside The Walt Disney Archives, making only its second appearance anywhere in the U.S. at the Graceland Exhibition Center.
The exhibition showcases a dazzling display of more than 450 objects, including original artwork, costumes, and props that tell the story of the Archives, The Walt Disney Company, and Walt Disney himself.
The Inside the Walt Disney Archives exhibition celebrates the legacy of The Walt Disney Company archives, with behind-the-scenes access never before granted to the public.
Founded by Disney Legend Dave Smith in 1970, the Walt Disney Archives is a vital resource for every part of Disney, as well as an important research center for Disney scholars, researchers, and writers.

Eric Paquette, Former Sony and MGM Executive, Launches Meridian Pictures

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

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LOS ANGELES, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Former MGM and Sony Pictures Senior Vice President Eric Paquette launches a new company, Meridian Pictures , to focus on creating content for film and television.

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LOS ANGELES, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Former MGM and Sony Pictures Senior Vice President Eric Paquette launches a new company, Meridian Pictures , to focus on creating content for film and television.
The projects in development include Papa Alpha Heavy, from writer Michael Walker, an action thriller set on a commercial airline.
Meridian acquired the rights to The New Chardonnay, based on Heather Cabot's book with writers Alice O'Neill and Jada Nation attached.
At MGM, Paquette worked on the James Bond franchise and oversaw The Barbershop movies, among other projects.

Faith-Based ‘WITNESSES’ Debuts With Commanding Weekend Box Office Nationwide

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Monday, June 7, 2021

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WITNESSES opened this past weekend as the #1 Faith Film in America and in the top 10 films overall at the box office.

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WITNESSES opened this past weekend as the #1 Faith Film in America and in the top 10 films overall at the box office.
Heralded as the epic family film of the summer, the film opened with a powerful performance at the box office nationwide.
We are absolutely thrilled with WITNESSES box office performance, stated Brandon Purdie, president, and founder of Purdie Distribution.
We are thrilled to join Warner Bros., Disney, Paramount, and Lions Gate among Americas Top 10 films this weekend with WITNESSES.

Eros Now Expands Existing AVOD Partnership with Xfinite’s Mzaalo Platform

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Commenting on the announcement, Ali Hussein, CEO of Eros Now, says: One of our strategic imperatives is to fully monetize the Eros Now platform.

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Commenting on the announcement, Ali Hussein, CEO of Eros Now, says: One of our strategic imperatives is to fully monetize the Eros Now platform.
A key aspect of our strategy is to expand into ad-supported streaming and this partnership with Mzaalo does just that.
ErosSTX is licensing the majority of the existing Eros Now content library to Xfinite on an exclusive basis for global AVOD monetization.
Eros Now currently plans to offer premium original titles and movies in the first window to Eros Now paying subscribers.

ErosSTX Issues Update on the Release of Financial Results

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Friday, April 30, 2021

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It also announced that to supplement that required submission, it would file full unaudited consolidated financial statements for that same period by April 30, 2021.

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It also announced that to supplement that required submission, it would file full unaudited consolidated financial statements for that same period by April 30, 2021.
The Company will not be making this supplemental filing as previously announced.
Eros International Plc changed its name to Eros STX Global Corporation pursuant to the July 2020 merger with STX Entertainment, merging two international media and entertainment groups.
ErosSTX delivers star-driven premium feature film and episodic content across a multitude of platforms at the intersection of the world's most dynamic and fastest-growing global markets, including US, India, Middle East, Asia and China.

STXfilms Signs Director F. Gary Gray to Helm "Muscle" Starring Vin Diesel

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Friday, April 23, 2021

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b'DOUGLAS, Isle of Man and BURBANK, Calif., April 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Eros STX Global Corporation (NYSE: ESGC) ("ErosSTX"), a global entertainment company, announced today that STXfilms has signed F. Gary Gray to direct Vin Diesel in the action-comedy Muscle.

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b'DOUGLAS, Isle of Man and BURBANK, Calif., April 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Eros STX Global Corporation (NYSE: ESGC) ("ErosSTX"), a global entertainment company, announced today that STXfilms has signed F. Gary Gray to direct Vin Diesel in the action-comedy Muscle.
Reginald Hudlin and Byron Phillips are producing alongside Diesel and Samantha Vincent for One Race Films.
The original script was written by Scott Taylor & Wesley Jermaine Johnson.The film\'s log line is being kept under wraps.
Over the years, Vin and I have worked together on a number of hit movies and it\'s a thrill to reteam Vin and Gary after their billion-dollar success on The Fate of the Furious.

To Celebrate The Arrival Of "F9" In Theaters June 25 Universal Pictures Announces "Fast Fridays" Eight Weeks Of Free Nationwide Screenings Of Every Previous "Fast And Furious" Film

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Friday, April 23, 2021

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And we cannot wait to blow everyone\'s minds with the release of F9 on June 25.

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And we cannot wait to blow everyone\'s minds with the release of F9 on June 25.
Each episode will focus on one movie in the franchise with a Fast cast member from that particular film.
This time, that threat will force Dom to confront the sins of his past if he\'s going to save those he loves most.
Universal Pictures presents an Original Film/One Race Films/Perfect Storm production in association with Roth/Kirschenbaum Films, a Justin Lin film.

Eros Now Leverages Google Cloud for Artificial Intelligence Led Product Enhancements

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Monday, March 8, 2021

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Eros STX Global Corporation (NYSE: ESGC) (ErosSTX), a global entertainment company, announced today that Eros Now, a leading digital OTT South Asian entertainment platform owned by ErosSTX, has collaborated with Google Cloud to use its Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for streaming the entire range of Eros Now movies and originals with automated subtitles.

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Eros STX Global Corporation (NYSE: ESGC) (ErosSTX), a global entertainment company, announced today that Eros Now, a leading digital OTT South Asian entertainment platform owned by ErosSTX, has collaborated with Google Cloud to use its Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for streaming the entire range of Eros Now movies and originals with automated subtitles.
With this initiative, Eros Now becomes the first streaming service globally to automate this previously manual and demanding workflow with the help of Google Cloud technologies.
The use of automated subtitles will allow users to enjoy a vast diversity of content, hassle-free, and without any language barriers.
Bikram Singh Bedi, Managing Director, Google Cloud India added, "With the power of AI built on Google Cloud, Eros Now can deliver automated subtitles to further enhance the viewing experience of its users."

ErosSTX and Amazon Prime Video Expand Strategic Pan-European Output Deal in the Nordics

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Monday, March 1, 2021

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Eros STX Global Corporation (NYSE: ESGC) (ErosSTX or the Company), a global entertainment company, and Amazon Prime Video announced today they have closed a multi-year first window output deal in the Nordics effective immediately.

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Eros STX Global Corporation (NYSE: ESGC) (ErosSTX or the Company), a global entertainment company, and Amazon Prime Video announced today they have closed a multi-year first window output deal in the Nordics effective immediately.
Movies are extremely popular with Amazon Prime Video customers worldwide and were delighted to extend our relationship with STX, making their film slate available exclusively to Prime Video customers in the Nordics as we increase our investment in the region, said Martin Backlund, Head of Content UK & Nordics, Amazon Prime Video.
About Amazon Prime Video Nordics:
Amazon Prime Video offers customers a vast collection of TV shows and movies all available to watch on practically any device.
Included with Prime Video: (1) Watch thousands of popular movies and TV shows, award-winning Amazon Originals and other exclusives, and more.