4 S’pore films given a boost thanks to FOX, mm2 co-production deal

SINGAPORE — Four Singapore-produced films have gotten a boost thanks to a co-production agreement signed by FOX International Channels (FIC) and local film production company mm2 Entertainment yesterday (Jan 19).

The films — namely Jack Neo’s Ah Boys to Men 3: Frogmen and Long Long Time Ago, Royston Tan’s 3688 and the Daniel Yun and Randy Ang film 1965 — will be co-produced by Fox-owned SCM (formerly known as STAR Chinese Movies) in collaboration with mm2. The films are due for release in 2015 and 2016.

“To collaborate with a major content producer and television network like FIC for not one, but four movies is a dream come true for Asian film production companies like us. FIC’s involvement is a major milestone not only for mm2’s filmmaking history, but also for Singapore’s film industry,” said Mr Melvin Ang, CEO of mm2 Asia Ltd.

The agreement also guarantees Fox first-run and exclusive pay-TV rights for these films to broadcast on SCM in various territories around the world. SCM is the leading Chinese movies channel in Asia.

Ms Cora Yim, Senior Vice President of Chinese Entertainment and Territory Head of Hong Kong for FIC said: “We believe Singaporean produced films have the potential to reach audiences beyond its shores. FIC is pleased to lend its resources to give Singaporean produced films the wider reach they deserve.”