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AMTD Group and its subsidiary World Media and Entertainment Universal have announced the release of 'The Last Dance: Extended Version' on April 4. The extended cut includes 15 additional minutes featuring new scenes with actors Kaki Sham, Vincent Kok, Catherine Chau, and Dayo Wong, expanding on the character Dominic Ngai's family background.

The film has achieved significant success with a global box office of US$50.7 million, becoming Hong Kong's highest-grossing Chinese-language film. The movie has garnered numerous accolades, including 18 nominations at the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards across categories such as Best Film, Best Director, and multiple acting nominations. It has also received recognition at various international festivals including the Asian Film Awards, Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild Awards, and the Golden Lotus Awards.

AMTD Group e la sua sussidiaria World Media and Entertainment Universal hanno annunciato l'uscita di 'The Last Dance: Extended Version' il 4 aprile. La versione estesa include 15 minuti aggiuntivi con nuove scene che coinvolgono gli attori Kaki Sham, Vincent Kok, Catherine Chau e Dayo Wong, ampliando il background familiare del personaggio Dominic Ngai.

Il film ha ottenuto un successo significativo con un incasso globale di 50,7 milioni di dollari USA, diventando il film cinese di maggior successo di Hong Kong. Il film ha ricevuto numerosi riconoscimenti, tra cui 18 nomination ai 43° Hong Kong Film Awards in categorie come Miglior Film, Miglior Regista e diverse nomination per la recitazione. Ha anche ricevuto riconoscimenti in vari festival internazionali, tra cui gli Asian Film Awards, i Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild Awards e i Golden Lotus Awards.

AMTD Group y su filial World Media and Entertainment Universal han anunciado el lanzamiento de 'The Last Dance: Extended Version' el 4 de abril. La versión extendida incluye 15 minutos adicionales con nuevas escenas protagonizadas por los actores Kaki Sham, Vincent Kok, Catherine Chau y Dayo Wong, ampliando el trasfondo familiar del personaje Dominic Ngai.

La película ha logrado un éxito significativo con una taquilla global de 50,7 millones de dólares estadounidenses, convirtiéndose en la película en lengua china de mayor recaudación en Hong Kong. La película ha recibido numerosos premios, incluyendo 18 nominaciones en los 43° Hong Kong Film Awards en categorías como Mejor Película, Mejor Director y múltiples nominaciones de actuación. También ha sido reconocida en varios festivales internacionales, incluidos los Asian Film Awards, los Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild Awards y los Golden Lotus Awards.

AMTD Group와 그 자회사 World Media and Entertainment Universal가 'The Last Dance: Extended Version'의 출시를 4월 4일로 발표했습니다. 연장판에는 배우 Kaki Sham, Vincent Kok, Catherine Chau, Dayo Wong과 함께하는 새로운 장면이 포함된 15분의 추가 분량이 있으며, 캐릭터 Dominic Ngai의 가족 배경을 확장합니다.

이 영화는 5070만 달러의 글로벌 박스오피스를 기록하며 홍콩에서 가장 많은 수익을 올린 중국어 영화가 되었습니다. 이 영화는 제43회 홍콩 영화상에서 18개 부문에 노미네이트되는 등 여러 차례의 상을 수상했습니다. 또한 아시아 영화제, 홍콩 영화 감독 조합 상, 골든 로터스 상 등 다양한 국제 영화제에서 인정을 받았습니다.

AMTD Group et sa filiale World Media and Entertainment Universal ont annoncé la sortie de 'The Last Dance: Extended Version' le 4 avril. La version étendue comprend 15 minutes supplémentaires avec de nouvelles scènes mettant en vedette les acteurs Kaki Sham, Vincent Kok, Catherine Chau et Dayo Wong, approfondissant le contexte familial du personnage Dominic Ngai.

Le film a connu un succès significatif avec un box-office mondial de 50,7 millions de dollars américains, devenant le film en langue chinoise le plus rentable de Hong Kong. Le film a reçu de nombreuses distinctions, y compris 18 nominations aux 43e Hong Kong Film Awards dans des catégories telles que Meilleur Film, Meilleur Réalisateur et plusieurs nominations d'acteurs. Il a également été reconnu dans divers festivals internationaux, y compris les Asian Film Awards, les Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild Awards et les Golden Lotus Awards.

AMTD Group und ihre Tochtergesellschaft World Media and Entertainment Universal haben die Veröffentlichung von 'The Last Dance: Extended Version' für den 4. April angekündigt. Die erweiterte Fassung enthält 15 zusätzliche Minuten mit neuen Szenen, in denen die Schauspieler Kaki Sham, Vincent Kok, Catherine Chau und Dayo Wong auftreten, und vertieft den familiären Hintergrund des Charakters Dominic Ngai.

Der Film hat einen bedeutenden Erfolg mit einem weltweiten Einspielergebnis von 50,7 Millionen US-Dollar erzielt und ist der erfolgreichste chinesischsprachige Film in Hongkong geworden. Der Film hat zahlreiche Auszeichnungen erhalten, darunter 18 Nominierungen bei den 43. Hong Kong Film Awards in Kategorien wie Bester Film, Bester Regisseur und mehrere Nominierungen für die Schauspielkunst. Außerdem wurde er bei verschiedenen internationalen Festivals anerkannt, darunter den Asian Film Awards, die Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild Awards und die Golden Lotus Awards.

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  • Achieved US$50.7 million in global box office revenue
  • Became highest-grossing Chinese-language film in Hong Kong history
  • Received 18 Hong Kong Film Awards nominations
  • Gained multiple international film festival recognitions
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PARIS & NEW YORK & SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AMTD Group Inc. ("AMTD" or the "Group"), alongside World Media and Entertainment Universal Inc. ("WME"), a subsidiary of the Group under AMTD Digital, jointly announced that AMTD’s latest movie, "The Last Dance: Extended Version" ("Movie"), is officially set to release to the public on April 4.

The extended version of The Last Dance will feature an additional 15 minutes of footage, including new scenes with acclaimed actors Kaki Sham and Vincent Kok, as well as additional scenes of Catherine Chau and Dayo Wong. The additional footage enriches the story by delving deeper into the family background issues faced by Dayo Wong's character, Dominic Ngai.

The Last Dance continues to enjoy widespread acclaim following its original release in November, 2024. As of the date of the announcement, the Movie has achieved a global box office of US$50.7 million, becoming the highest-grossing Chinese-language film ever in Hong Kong history.

The Last Dance is also a clear front runner for various international film festivals, including:

1. The 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards - 18 Nominations

  • Best Film
  • Best Director
  • Best Actor - Michael Hui
  • Best Actress - Michelle Wai
  • Best Supporting Actor - Tommy Chu
  • Best Supporting Actor - Paul Chun Pui
  • Best Supporting Actress - Rachel Leung
  • Best Supporting Actress - Rosa Maria Velasco
  • Best Screenplay - Chan Mou Yin Anselm, Cheng Wai Kei
  • Best Cinematography - Anthony Pun
  • Best Film Editing - William Chang Suk Ping, Curran Pang
  • Best Art Direction - Yiu Hon Man
  • Best Costume & Makeup Design - Lee Pik Kwan
  • Best Action Choreography - Jack Wong Wai Leung
  • Best Original Film Score - Wan Pin Chu
  • Best Original Film Song - Composer, Lyricist, Vocal Artist: Terence Lam
  • Best Sound Design - Yiu Chun Hin
  • Best Visual Effects - Chan Tik Hoi Water

2. The 18th Asian Film Awards

  • Best Original Music - Wan Pin Chu

3. Hong Kong Screenwriters' Guild

  • Most Recommended Screenplay - Chan Mou Yin Anselm, Cheng Wai Kei

4. Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild Awards

  • Best Actor - Michael Hui
  • Best Actress - Michelle Wai
  • Best Supporting Actor - Tommy Chu

5. The 31st Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards

  • Films of Merit

6. The 19th Edition of Asian Pop-Up Cinema

  • Extraordinary Actors Award - Michelle Wai

7. The 16th Golden Lotus Awards (Macau International Movie & Television Festival)

  • Best Director - Chan Mou Yin Anselm
  • Best Actor - Dayo Wong
  • Best Actress - Michelle Wai

8. The 61st Asia Pacific Film Festival

  • Best Director - Chan Mou Yin Anselm
  • Best Actress - Michelle Wai
  • Best Film Editing - William Chang Suk Ping, Curran Pang
  • Best Art Direction - Yiu Hon Man

9. The 39th Huading Awards

  • Best Chinese Film and Television Actress-Michelle Wai

10. The 5th New Era International Film Festival Golden Flowering Awards

  • Best Actress -Michelle Wai

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AMTD Group is a conglomerate with core business portfolio spanning across media and entertainment, education and training, and premium assets and hospitality areas.

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AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) represents a diversified institution and digital solutions group connecting companies and investors with global markets. Its comprehensive one-stop business services plus digital solutions platform addresses different clients’ diverse and inter-connected business needs and digital requirements across all phases of their life cycles. AMTD IDEA Group is uniquely positioned as an active super connector between clients, business partners, investee companies, and investors, connecting the East and the West. For more information, please visit www.amtdinc.com or follow us on X (formerly known as “Twitter") at @AMTDGroup.

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AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD) is a comprehensive digital solutions platform headquartered in France. Its one-stop digital solutions platform operates key business lines including digital media, content and marketing services, digital investments as well as hospitality and VIP services. For AMTD Digital’s announcements, please visit https://ir.amtdigital.net/investor-news.

About World Media and Entertainment

World Media and Entertainment, jointly established by AMTD Group, AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) and AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD), focuses on global strategies and developments in multi-media, entertainment, and cultural affairs worldwide. WME comprises L’Officiel, The Art Newspaper, movie and entertainment projects, collectively a diversified media and entertainment portfolio of global businesses, and a global portfolio of premium properties.

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FAQ

What is the box office revenue for AMTD's The Last Dance movie?

The Last Dance has achieved a global box office of US$50.7 million, making it the highest-grossing Chinese-language film in Hong Kong history.

When will The Last Dance: Extended Version be released?

The extended version is scheduled for release on April 4.

How many additional minutes of footage are included in The Last Dance: Extended Version?

The extended version features 15 additional minutes of new footage.

How many Hong Kong Film Awards nominations did The Last Dance receive?

The movie received 18 nominations at the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards, including Best Film, Best Director, and multiple acting categories.
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