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AMTD Group and its subsidiary The Generation Essentials Group have successfully registered the 'ART OF LUXURY' trademark in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. The registration covers multiple classes under the Nice Classification, including downloadable computer software (Class 9), printed publications (Class 16), food and hospitality services (Class 43), and online social networking services (Class 45).
In a significant move to protect their intellectual property, AMTD has successfully taken down over 50 infringing domain names and social media accounts. This includes the removal of infringing domain names like lofficiel.co and lofficiel.cn, as well as numerous unauthorized Instagram accounts and Twitter/X handles using the Lofficiel brand name.
AMTD Group and its subsidiary World Media and Entertainment Universal (WME) have announced their upcoming movie 'A Gilded Game', scheduled to premiere in China on May 1. The film features renowned actor Andy Lau as a capital markets expert, alongside Oho Ou and Ni Ni.
Directed by Herman Yau, the movie marks AMTD's fourth collaboration with Andy Lau as a production company. Their previous projects have achieved significant box office success: 'Shock Wave 2' (RMB1.314 billion), 'Moscow Mission' (RMB664 million), and 'Golden Finger' (RMB574 million).
The film is co-produced by Universe Entertainment, Maoyan, and Yingming Culture, with Dr. Calvin Choi, founder of AMTD IDEA Group and AMTD Digital, serving as both producer and executive producer.
AMTD Group and its subsidiary World Media and Entertainment Universal (WME) have announced their upcoming movie 'A Gilded Game', scheduled to premiere in China on May 1. The film, directed by Herman Yau, features Andy Lau and Oho Ou in leading roles, with Ni Ni making a special appearance.
The movie marks AMTD's fourth collaboration as a production company with Andy Lau. Their previous projects have achieved significant box office success: 'Shock Wave 2' (RMB1.314 billion), 'Moscow Mission' (RMB664 million), and 'Golden Finger' (RMB574 million). AMTD is co-producing the film alongside Universe Entertainment, Maoyan, and Yingming Culture.
In the film, Andy Lau portrays a capital markets expert considered the industry's top 'prophet', while Oho Ou plays his apprentice. Dr. Calvin Choi, founder of AMTD IDEA Group and AMTD Digital, serves as both producer and executive producer.
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 features 15 additional minutes of footage with actors Kaki Sham, Vincent Kok, Catherine Chau, and Dayo Wong, expanding on the character Dominic Ngai's family background.
The film has achieved remarkable success, generating US$50.7 million in global box office revenue, making it the highest-grossing Chinese-language film in Hong Kong history. Released in November 2024, the movie has garnered significant recognition with 18 nominations at the 43rd Hong Kong Film Awards, including Best Film, Best Director, and multiple acting categories. The film has also received nominations and awards across various prestigious Asian film festivals.
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 IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD) has formed a strategic partnership with Far East Consortium International (FEC) to develop the historic Hornsey Town Hall in the UK. The partnership, finalized on February 25th, will leverage AMTD's expertise in arts, fashion, and entertainment to enhance the Town Hall's profile.
The development includes a 68-room aparthotel named Dao by Dorsett AMTD Hornsey, 146 residential apartments, and public spaces for community events. FEC has successfully removed the building from Historic England's 'Heritage at Risk' Register and completed the affordable housing component.
AMTD, owner of global fashion media company L'Officiel and The Art Newspaper, will support the London Borough of Haringey's cultural initiatives leading up to its Borough of Culture Status in 2027. The partnership aims to transform Hornsey Town Hall into a prominent cultural destination through world-class events, shows, and performances.
AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD) and World Media and Entertainment Universal Inc. (WME) announced that their strategic investment, Bank of Qingdao, has reported strong preliminary annual results for 2024. The bank demonstrated significant improvements with a 20.16% increase in net profit attributable to shareholders and a 13.48% rise in total assets.
The bank's non-performing loan ratio declined for the second consecutive year to 1.14%. AMTD, through WME, currently holds 367,675,000 H-shares of Bank of Qingdao, representing approximately 16.04% of total H-shares and 6.32% of total ordinary share capital. The bank's performance aligns with its '14th Five Year Plan' implementation and commitment to high-quality development.
AMTD Group and its subsidiary World Media and Entertainment Universal (WME) have won a significant legal victory in Hong Kong courts against Luxury Village and its director for infringing on L'OFFICIEL's intellectual property rights. The court order, issued on July 29, 2024, includes injunctions preventing the defendants from using the L'OFFICIEL brand, requiring domain name relinquishment, and invalidating their Hong Kong trademark.
As the exclusive rights holder of L'OFFICIEL, a prestigious fashion magazine first published in Paris in 1921 and now distributed in over 30 major markets worldwide, AMTD has successfully eliminated the defendants' unauthorized presence across multiple social media platforms and domains. The company continues to pursue action against ongoing violations and has identified additional unauthorized usage by former publishers in Arabia, India, and Korea.
AMTD Group and its subsidiary World Media and Entertainment Universal (WME) have won a legal battle in Hong Kong courts against Luxury Village and its director for infringing on L'OFFICIEL intellectual property rights. The court order, issued on July 29, 2024, includes injunctions preventing the defendants from using the L'OFFICIEL brand, requiring domain name relinquishment, and invalidating their Hong Kong trademark.
As the exclusive rights holder of L'OFFICIEL, which has been publishing fashion magazines since 1921 in over 30 major markets, AMTD has successfully eliminated the defendants' presence from various social media platforms and domains. The company continues to pursue action against remaining illegitimate channels and warns partners against dealing with unauthorized parties, including former publishers attempting to misuse the L'OFFICIEL brand in Arabia, India, Korea, and L'OFFICIEL HOMMES KOREA.
L'Officiel, a subsidiary of AMTD Digital under World Media and Entertainment Group (WME), has announced plans to expand into four new markets in 2025: Australia, Canada, Mexico, and Taiwan. The expansion will include both digital and print versions. This development follows L'Officiel's acquisition by AMTD Group in early 2022, adding to its existing presence in over 30 countries globally.
The expansion will implement a direct ownership model, strengthening L'Officiel's international platform and presence in key luxury markets. The century-old magazine has maintained continuous publication, even during World War II, focusing on fashion and style evolution with a future-oriented perspective.