TGE Successfully Advances Multiple Movie Releases This Year, Including "She's Got No Name" and "My First of May," Coming Out in June and August Respectively

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TGE, a subsidiary of AMTD Digital, announced significant progress in its entertainment division with two major upcoming movie releases. 'She's Got No Name', a suspense thriller based on a 1945 Chinese criminal case, was featured at the 77th Cannes Film Festival and will release its first part in China on June 21st, 2025. The film features an all-star cast including Ziyi Zhang and Jackson Yee. 'My First of May', starring Aaron Kwok, will debut in August 2025. TGE's recent success includes 'The Last Dance', which garnered over 20 international awards and generated over $50 million at the box office, becoming Hong Kong's third highest-grossing film. The company has partnered with Alibaba Pictures Culture and aims to create synergies between entertainment and its Global Media and Global Space businesses.

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• Recent film 'The Last Dance' achieved significant success with $50M+ box office revenue and 20+ international awards
• Strategic partnership established with Alibaba Pictures Culture across multiple entertainment sectors
• Strong star power in upcoming releases with renowned actors like Ziyi Zhang and Aaron Kwok
• 'She's Got No Name' received recognition at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival

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Entertainment Industry Analyst

TGE advances its film portfolio with two major releases and Alibaba partnership, building on previous $50M box office success.

TGE continues to strengthen its entertainment division with two significant upcoming releases. "She's Got No Name" brings considerable momentum after being selected for the prestigious Cannes Film Festival and features an impressive ensemble cast including Ziyi Zhang and Jackson Yee. The film's two-part release strategy, beginning June 21st across China, indicates confidence in its commercial potential.

The company's previous release, "The Last Dance," has already demonstrated TGE's ability to deliver strong financial results, generating $50 million at the box office and becoming Hong Kong's third highest-grossing film historically. This establishes a solid track record in an industry where past performance often correlates with future success.

Perhaps most strategically significant is TGE's partnership with Alibaba Pictures Culture, which creates substantial distribution and marketing advantages. This alliance spans film, entertainment, content, and fashion media, positioning TGE to leverage Alibaba's massive ecosystem for future releases.

TGE's explicit strategy to generate synergies between entertainment and its Global Media and Global Space businesses suggests a cohesive approach to content monetization across multiple channels, potentially maximizing revenue streams beyond traditional box office returns. Their focus on IP value aligns with industry best practices, where successful franchises can generate recurring revenue through merchandise, licensing, and future sequels.

PARIS and NEW YORK and SINGAPORE, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AMTD Group Inc. ("AMTD" or the "Group"), alongside The Generation Essentials Group (NYSE: TGE), a subsidiary of the Group under AMTD Digital (NYSE: HKD), jointly announced that TGE is making significant strides this year in the entertainment sector with multiple upcoming movie releases, including She's Got No Name and My First of May, scheduled to debut in June and August, respectively.

Over the past few years, TGE has established a strong track record in the film industry, with notable productions such as Shock Wave 2, The White Storm 3, Moscow Mission, The Goldfinger, A Gilded Game etc. One of the most recent TGE films, The Last Dance, received over 20 awards at various international film festivals and achieved over USD50 million at the box office, making it the highest-grossing Chinese film and the third highest-grossing film in Hong Kong's history.

In TGE's upcoming movie projects: the first, She's Got No Name, was selected for screening at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in 2024 and has been recognized as one of the most highly anticipated suspense thriller movies in 2025. This movie features a top-tier cast, including Ziyi Zhang, Eric Wang, Jackson Yee, Ting Mei, Zanilia Zhao, Ray Lei, Mi Yang, Yuchang Peng, Chengpeng Dong, and Xian Li. It explores one of China's four notorious criminal cases in 1945. The movie will be released in two parts, with the first part expected across China on June 21^st.

The second upcoming film, My First of May, stars acclaimed actors Aaron Kwok, Paw Hee-ching, and Gigi Leung. It is a heartfelt story about a father and daughter rediscovering love and connection while navigating their painful past. This film further explores the theme of family bonding, a topic that was featured in the movie The Last Dance.

Looking ahead, TGE aims to further strengthen its presence in the movie and entertainment sectors. TGE has established a strategic partnership with Alibaba Pictures Culture across areas including film, entertainment, content, and fashion media. With a robust pipeline of upcoming projects, TGE anticipates greater synergies between the entertainment sector and its Global Media and Global Space businesses, generating significant economic value, strengthening its IP value, and enhancing its overall reputation.

About The Generation Essentials Group (formerly known as World Media and Entertainment Universal Inc.)

The Generation Essentials Group, jointly established by AMTD Group, AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) and AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD), is headquartered in France and focuses on global strategies and developments in multi-media, entertainment, and cultural affairs worldwide as well as hospitality and VIP services. TGE comprises L'Officiel, The Art Newspaper, movie and entertainment projects. Collectively, TGE is a diversified portfolio of media and entertainment businesses, and a global portfolio of premium properties.

About AMTD Group

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

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 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.

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 key business lines including digital media, content and marketing services, 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

When will TGE's movie 'She's Got No Name' be released in China?

The first part of 'She's Got No Name' will be released across China on June 21st, 2025

How much did TGE's film 'The Last Dance' earn at the box office?

The Last Dance earned over USD50 million at the box office, making it the highest-grossing Chinese film and third highest-grossing film in Hong Kong's history

Who are the main stars in TGE's upcoming film 'She's Got No Name'?

The film features a star-studded cast including Ziyi Zhang, Eric Wang, Jackson Yee, Ting Mei, Zanilia Zhao, and other prominent actors

What is TGE's strategic partnership with Alibaba Pictures Culture focused on?

The partnership covers multiple areas including film, entertainment, content, and fashion media

What is the plot of TGE's upcoming movie 'My First of May'?

My First of May is a heartfelt story about a father and daughter rediscovering love and connection while navigating their painful past