EVT LIMITED

Shochiku Co., Ltd. engages in audio and video, theatre, real estate, and other businesses in Japan and internationally. It operates through three segments: Imaging Business, Theater Business, and Real Estate Business. The company is involved production, publicity, and distribution of live-action, animation, and motion pictures; granting of audio and video rights to domestic and international parties; audio and video content development; management of theatres and cinema complexes, and communication satellite broadcasting; arrangement of programming at theatres; planning and management of events related to audio and video; and production, purchase, and sales of video content. It also plans, produces, and promotes kabuki and general theatre productions on travelling and overseas performances; and manages theatres. In addition, the company engages in the provision of theatrical performance rights; kabuki related events; and actor and talent promotion business. Further, it develops, manages, and leases building, as well as engages in real estate administration and cleaning. Additionally, the company edits, produces, and sells motion picture pamphlets; plans, produces, and sells character merchandise; manages mobile and computer shopping websites; distributes official content for mobile devices; plans and manages events for motion pictures and theatrical productions; manages restaurants, parking lots, and other places of business; and develops music copyright authorization. The company was formerly known as Shochiku Kinema Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Shochiku Co., Ltd. in 1937. Shochiku Co., Ltd. was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Damai Entertainment Holdings Limited, an investment holding entity, is a prominent player in the entertainment sector across Hong Kong and mainland China. Its core business operations primarily span content creation, advanced technology solutions, and the comprehensive commercialization of intellectual property. The company is deeply involved in the entire lifecycle of diverse entertainment content. This encompasses investing in, producing, promoting, marketing, and distributing various media formats, such as cinematic films, online drama series, traditional broadcast and television programs, and specialized short dramas tailored for children. On the technological front, Damai manages leading film ticketing and related technology platforms, notably Tao Piao Piao and Yunzhi. Furthermore, it offers Beacon AI, a data-driven product designed to provide intelligent promotion and distribution insights specifically for the entertainment industry. Beyond traditional entertainment, Damai extends its reach into emerging digital asset services, facilitating the issuance and factoring of digital collectibles and developing associated platforms. Crucially, it manages the full spectrum of live performances, encompassing event ticketing, on-site operational support, sophisticated ticketing issuance systems, and venue management. This holistic approach also covers the investment, production, and promotion of the performance content itself. The company also provides a suite of professional services, including investment management and strategic consultation. It actively invests in and distributes intellectual property rights for film and television productions. Its technological expertise translates into consultation, transfer, and promotional services. Additionally, Damai orchestrates the planning and execution of screen-based, cultural, and artistic events, offers performance brokerage, and handles the design, production, agency, and release of advertising campaigns. Further broadening its scope, Damai is involved in the advertising and retail of entertainment-themed merchandise and derivative products, including popular toys and action figures. It provides comprehensive computer system services, supplies specialized software systems for cinema ticketing and connectivity, and engages in general software design and development. The company also operates a talent agency and develops various IP-related product lines. Originally incorporated in 1994 and headquartered in Beijing, China, the company was previously known as Alibaba Pictures Group Limited. Damai Entertainment Holdings Limited functions as a subsidiary of Ali CV Investment Holding Limited.

Operating as an investment holding company, Mei Ah Entertainment Group Limited primarily engages in the television sector across Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan, and other international markets. Its diverse portfolio encompasses the development and management of television channels; movie screenings, along with the acquisition and distribution of film rights; staging live concerts and organizing various events; digital content, including online video platforms and applications; talent representation; real estate investments; and the marketing and distribution of audio-visual films and programs. Additionally, the company is a producer of cinematic and television films. Established in 1984, its corporate headquarters are situated in Kowloon, Hong Kong.

HOYTSEntertainmentAustralia

66% match

HOYTS operates a chain of cinemas offering movie screenings, premium dine-in cinema experiences, and special events. The company serves the general public, families, and loyalty program members by providing ticket sales, food and drink options, and cinema-related merchandise.

Reading International, Inc. (RDI) is an enterprise primarily involved in the ownership, expansion, and management of both entertainment venues and property holdings across the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. The company operates through two main divisions: Cinema Exhibition and Real Estate. Its Cinema Exhibition segment oversees numerous multiplex movie theaters, operating under banners such as Reading Cinemas, Angelika Film Center, Consolidated Theatres, State Cinema, Event Cinemas, and Rialto Cinemas. The Real Estate division focuses on developing, leasing, or licensing various retail, commercial, and live performance venues. As of December 31, 2020, Reading International's extensive portfolio included direct ownership of 63 cinemas, collectively offering around 515 screens, along with two live theaters. Its real estate holdings further encompassed the 44 Union Square property, a Manhattan cinema, two cinemas in Australia, three in New Zealand, entertainment-themed complexes, two office buildings, and roughly 8.9 million square feet of developed and undeveloped land. Established in 1999, the company's corporate headquarters are situated in New York, New York.

Ritz CinemasEntertainmentAustralia

64% match

Ritz Cinemas is a historic movie theater located in Randwick, Australia, offering a variety of film screenings, special events, and membership programs.