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AMTD's Movie “The Last Dance” Marks New History for HK Movie Industry

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AMTD Group announces significant success of their movie 'The Last Dance', which has achieved HK$100 million in box office revenue and broken 9 major Hong Kong movie records, becoming one of the Top 3 highest-grossing local films in Hong Kong film history. The film has also received widespread acclaim internationally, particularly in Malaysia, the UK, and Singapore, with plans for release in more countries later this year. The movie was produced by World Media and Entertainment Group (WME), AMTD's multi-media and entertainment platform, with Dr. Calvin Choi serving as a Producer.

AMTD Group annuncia un successo significativo del loro film 'The Last Dance', che ha raggiunto HK$100 milioni di incassi e ha battuto 9 importanti record cinematografici di Hong Kong, diventando uno dei Top 3 film locali con il maggiore incasso nella storia del cinema di Hong Kong. Il film ha ricevuto anche ampi consensi a livello internazionale, in particolare in Malaysia, Regno Unito e Singapore, con piani per un'uscita in ulteriori paesi entro la fine di quest'anno. Il film è stato prodotto da World Media and Entertainment Group (WME), la piattaforma multi-mediale e di intrattenimento di AMTD, con il Dr. Calvin Choi nel ruolo di Produttore.

AMTD Group anuncia un éxito significativo de su película 'The Last Dance', que ha logrado HK$100 millones en ingresos de taquilla y ha batido 9 importantes récords cinematográficos en Hong Kong, convirtiéndose en una de las 3 películas locales más taquilleras en la historia del cine de Hong Kong. La película también ha recibido aclamación internacionalmente, especialmente en Malasia, Reino Unido y Singapur, con planes para su estreno en más países más adelante este año. La película fue producida por World Media and Entertainment Group (WME), la plataforma multimedia y de entretenimiento de AMTD, con el Dr. Calvin Choi como Productor.

AMTD Group는 그들의 영화 'The Last Dance'의 큰 성공을 발표했습니다. 이 영화는 HK$100 백만의 박스 오피스 수익을 달성했으며, 홍콩 영화 역사상 9개의 주요 기록을 세우고 홍콩에서 가장 많이 수익을 올린 3대 영화 중 하나가 되었습니다. 이 영화는 특히 말레이시아, 영국, 싱가포르에서 국제적으로도 널리 찬사를 받았으며, 금년 말 더 많은 국가에서 개봉할 계획을 가지고 있습니다. 이 영화는 AMTD의 멀티미디어 및 엔터테인먼트 플랫폼인 World Media and Entertainment Group (WME)에서 제작하였으며, 드. 칼빈 최가 프로듀서로 참여했습니다.

AMTD Group annonce un succès significatif de son film 'The Last Dance', qui a atteint HK$100 millions de recettes au box-office et a battu 9 records majeurs du cinéma de Hong Kong, devenant ainsi l'un des 3 films locaux les plus rentables de l'histoire du cinéma hongkongais. Le film a également reçu un large accueil international, notamment en Malaisie, au Royaume-Uni et à Singapour, avec des projets de sortie dans d'autres pays plus tard cette année. Le film a été produit par World Media and Entertainment Group (WME), la plateforme multimédia et de divertissement d'AMTD, avec le Dr. Calvin Choi en tant que producteur.

AMTD Group verkündet den signifikanten Erfolg ihres Films 'The Last Dance', der HK$100 Millionen an Box-Office-Einnahmen erreicht hat und 9 bedeutende Hongkonger Filmrekorde gebrochen hat, wodurch er zu einem der Top 3 umsatzstärksten lokalen Filme in der Geschichte des Hongkonger Films geworden ist. Der Film hat auch international große Anerkennung erfahren, insbesondere in Malaysia, dem Vereinigten Königreich und Singapur, mit Plänen für eine Veröffentlichung in mehreren weiteren Ländern später in diesem Jahr. Der Film wurde von der World Media and Entertainment Group (WME) produziert, der Multimedia- und Unterhaltungsplattform von AMTD, mit Dr. Calvin Choi als Produzent.

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  • Movie 'The Last Dance' achieved HK$100 million in box office revenue
  • Broke 9 major Hong Kong movie records
  • Ranked among Top 3 highest-grossing local films in Hong Kong history
  • Strong international performance in multiple markets
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The box office success of "The Last Dance" reaching HK$100 million and becoming one of Hong Kong's top 3 highest-grossing local films represents a significant achievement for AMTD's media division. However, the direct financial impact on AMTD Group's overall business appears given its diversified portfolio and relatively small market capitalization of $80.6 million. While the international expansion to markets like Malaysia, UK and Singapore shows promise, the revenue contribution to the parent company needs to be viewed in context of the broader business model.

The entertainment division's success could signal growing potential in AMTD's media strategy, but investors should note that movie performance can be volatile and may not indicate sustainable long-term value creation. The market impact will likely be modest given AMTD's primary focus on financial services and digital solutions.

PARIS & NEW YORK & SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AMTD Group Inc., AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB), AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD) (“AMTD Digital”), and World Media and Entertainment Group (“WME”), the multi-media, entertainment and cultures platform of AMTD Group, are proud to announce that, after shattering 9 major Hong Kong movie records, "The Last Dance", the new movie produced by WME, has grossed HK$100 million in box office, and becoming the Top 3 highest-grossing local film ever in the Hong Kong film history.

(Photo: Business Wire)

(Photo: Business Wire)

Outside Hong Kong, the film also enjoys enormous widespread acclaim and has scored well in particular in Malaysia, the UK and Singapore. The film is scheduled to be released in more countries later this year.

AMTD serves as a Production Company of the Movie, while Dr. Calvin Choi, founder of AMTD IDEA Group and AMTD Digital serves as a Producer.

About AMTD Group

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

About AMTD IDEA Group

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 superconnector 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.

About AMTD Digital Inc.

AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD) is a comprehensive digital solutions platform headquartered in France. Its one-stop digital solutions platform operates four main business lines including digital solutions services, 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.

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FAQ

How much did AMTD's movie 'The Last Dance' earn at the Hong Kong box office?

The Last Dance earned HK$100 million at the Hong Kong box office.

What records did AMTD's 'The Last Dance' break in Hong Kong?

The movie broke 9 major Hong Kong movie records and became one of the Top 3 highest-grossing local films in Hong Kong film history.

In which international markets has AMTD's 'The Last Dance' performed well?

The film has performed particularly well in Malaysia, the UK, and Singapore, with plans for release in more countries.

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