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AMTD Group and The Generation Essentials Group announced that their film 'The Last Dance' has achieved a historic milestone in Hong Kong's cinema history. The extended version of the film has grossed over HKD154 million in box office earnings, making it the third highest-grossing film in Hong Kong's history.

The film has surpassed 'Avengers: Infinity War' and now ranks alongside 'Avengers: Endgame' and 'Avatar'. Notably, 'The Last Dance' is the first Hong Kong film to reach the top three positions and the only one among them presented in 2D format. The film demonstrated strong performance since its Ching Ming Festival debut, generating over a million dollars during its opening weekend.

AMTD Group and its subsidiary The Generation Essentials Group under AMTD Digital announced that their film 'The Last Dance' has achieved significant success in Hong Kong's box office. The extended version, which debuted on Ching Ming Festival, has accumulated over HKD154 million in box office earnings.

The film has surpassed 'Avengers: Infinity War' to become the third highest-grossing film in Hong Kong's film history, joining 'Avengers: Endgame' and 'Avatar'. Notably, 'The Last Dance' is the first Hong Kong film to reach the top three and the only one among them presented in 2D format. The film was produced by AMTD, with Dr. Calvin Choi, founder of AMTD IDEA Group and AMTD Digital, serving as producer.

AMTD Group and The Generation Essentials Group have announced key appointments to The Art Newspaper's global editorial leadership team. Julia Michalska has been named Global Editor-in-Chief, while Benjamin Sutton takes the role of Editor-in-Chief, Americas.

The Art Newspaper, established in 1990, has evolved into a multi-platform brand serving as the art world's 'journal of record'. The publication operates across print, digital, podcasts, mobile apps, and live events, with partnerships including major art fairs like Art Basel, Frieze, and Art Dubai.

Michalska, an 18-year veteran of the company, will oversee global editorial strategy focusing on UK, EMEA, and Australia. Sutton, who joined in 2021, will lead expansion efforts in the Americas. The publication plans to extend its reach to new markets including China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney, Los Angeles, Miami, and Mexico City.

AMTD Group and The Generation Essentials Group have appointed Julia Michalska as Global Editor-in-Chief and Benjamin Sutton as Editor-in-Chief, Americas, for The Art Newspaper. Julia will oversee global editorial strategy, particularly in the UK, EMEA, and Australia, while Benjamin will focus on expansion in North and South Americas.

The Art Newspaper, founded in 1990, is a multi-platform brand known for its journalistic integrity and extensive distribution network, including print, online, podcasts, and live events. The publication collaborates with major art fairs and auction houses and aims to expand globally with new outposts in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney, Los Angeles, Miami, and Mexico City.

Julia has been with the company for nearly two decades, contributing significantly to its digital evolution and launching its podcast, The Week in Art. Benjamin has been with the company for over three years, expanding its reach in Canada and Latin America and managing US news coverage.

AMTD Group, along with AMTD IDEA Group and AMTD Digital, has announced plans to launch the world's first L'OFFICIEL COFFEE in the second quarter. The new venture will be an extension of L'OFFICIEL, the French fashion media brand established in 1921.

The coffee shop concept aims to embody L'OFFICIEL's aesthetic and historical legacy, offering specialty coffees, designer sweets, and carefully curated café menus. The establishment will focus on delivering a luxury experience in a casual setting, featuring thoughtfully selected materials and detailed design elements that reflect L'OFFICIEL's distinctive style. The space is designed to create an immersive environment where fashion, lifestyle, and culture intersect, engaging visitors through a multi-sensory experience.

AMTD Group, along with AMTD IDEA Group and AMTD Digital, has announced plans to launch the world's first L'OFFICIEL COFFEE in the second quarter of this year. The new venture will be an extension of L'OFFICIEL, the prestigious French fashion media brand established in 1921.

The coffee shop concept aims to embody L'OFFICIEL's aesthetic and historical legacy, offering specialty coffees, designer sweets, and carefully curated café menus. The establishment will focus on delivering a luxury experience in a casual setting, featuring thoughtfully selected materials and detailed design elements that reflect L'OFFICIEL's distinctive style. The space is designed to create an immersive environment where fashion, lifestyle, and culture intersect, engaging visitors through a multi-sensory experience.

AMTD Group and its subsidiary The Generation Essentials Group under AMTD Digital have announced successful trademark registrations for their 'ART OF LUXURY' mark. The registrations cover multiple classes under the Nice Classification, including downloadable software applications, printed publications, food and beverage services, and online social networking services.

The trademark registrations grant AMTD Group exclusive rights in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom for their designated goods and services. As part of their intellectual property protection efforts, the company has successfully removed over 50 infringing domain names and social media accounts, including numerous Instagram accounts and Twitter/X handles related to 'lofficiel' branding.

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.