HYDERABAD, India, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cyient, a global Intelligent Engineering services company, announced that it entered into a memorandum of understanding with Micware Navigations, a leader in navigation and mobility services. As per the MoU, both companies have agreed to work in partnership across mutual engineering services support, customer introduction, and marketing strategy.
This strategic partnership between Cyient and Micware Navigations aims to deliver transformative solutions for intelligent mobility, focusing on safer, smarter, and more sustainable transportation systems. By leveraging Cyient’s engineering excellence and Micware Navigations’ expertise in mobility software, the collaboration will develop integrated solutions that cater to the evolving needs of modern transportation ecosystems.
“Our partnership with Micware Navigations reinforces our commitment to engineering a better future through innovation and collaboration. By combining Cyient’s deep expertise in engineering and digital transformation with Micware Navigations’ pioneering advancements in navigation and mobility solutions, we aim to redefine the landscape of intelligent transportation. This partnership will enable us to create safer, smarter, and more sustainable mobility solutions that address the critical needs of an evolving Automotive & Mobility landscape, paving the way for next-generation ecosystems,” said, Joby Joseph, Vice President & Country Manager (Japan), Cyient.
“We are pleased to collaborate with Cyient and bring together our shared vision for advancing intelligent mobility. Our expertise in developing cutting-edge navigation and mobility solutions, combined with Cyient’s engineering capabilities. This partnership represents a step forward in addressing the challenges of modern transportation by leveraging technology and innovation to deliver impactful, scalable solutions that benefit industries and communities worldwide,” said, Kenta Imaida, President, Micware Navigations.
About Cyient
Cyient (Estd: 1991, NSE: CYIENT) delivers intelligent engineering solutions across products, plants, and networks for over 300 global customers, including 30% of the top 100 global innovators. As a company, Cyient is committed to designing a culturally inclusive, socially responsible, and environmentally sustainable tomorrow together with our stakeholders.
For more information, please visit www.cyient.com
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About Micware Navigations.
Micware Navigations, established in May 2008, is a global leader in navigation, location-based services, and intelligent mobility solutions. With headquarters in Kobe, Japan and a strong presence across key markets, the company has built a stellar reputation for delivering innovative and reliable software platforms that power connected transportation ecosystems. Micware Navigations’ expertise lies in designing and developing advanced navigation systems, predictive analytics, and AI-driven mobility platforms tailored for the next generation of transportation solutions. The company’s offerings cater to a diverse range of industries, including automotive, logistics, smart cities, and autonomous vehicle development. Micware Navigations is a Key Member of the Micware Group, backed by leading Japanese carmakers such as Toyota and Honda.
EDMONTON, AB, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nanoprecise Sci Corp., a global leader in Energy-Centered Predictive Maintenance, is pleased to announce the successful renewal of its SOC 2 Type 2 certification, further solidifying its ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security, confidentiality, and operational excellence.
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The renewal of this certification, attested by Prescient Assurance LLC, confirms that Nanoprecise’s systems and controls continue to meet the AICPA’s Trust Service Criteria for Security. This comprehensive audit assesses the design and operational effectiveness of Nanoprecise’s controls and processes over an extended period, ensuring that the company’s solutions consistently protect sensitive customer data and uphold the integrity of its services.
“We are proud to have successfully renewed our SOC 2 Type 2 certification, which further affirms our ongoing commitment to the security and privacy of our customers’ data,” said Faizan Ahmad Wani, Senior Manager – IT, Security & Compliance at Nanoprecise. “This renewal reflects our continued focus on safeguarding customer information while providing reliable, secure solutions to support their business needs.“
The SOC 2 Type 2 certification ensures Nanoprecise’s commitment to safeguarding sensitive data. In predictive maintenance, where real-time monitoring and AI insights are critical, this certification reflects Nanoprecise’s rigorous security measures, including data encryption and access controls. It guarantees the integrity of solutions that help companies optimize operations, reduce energy consumption, and extend equipment lifecycles, all while maintaining the highest data security standards.
“Renewing our SOC 2 Type 2 certification highlights our commitment to security and meeting the highest industry standards,” said Sunil Vedula, Founder and CEO of Nanoprecise Sci Corp. “It reflects the trust our customers place in us and reinforces our dedication to providing secure, reliable solutions that support their operational and sustainability goals.“
About Nanoprecise Sci Corp.
Nanoprecise Sci Corp. provides end-to-end predictive maintenance solutions that leverage IoT and AI technology to monitor and optimize energy consumption, equipment health, and operational efficiency. Focused on Energy-Centered Maintenance (ECM), Nanoprecise helps organizations in various industries improve asset reliability, reduce CO2 emissions, and minimize unplanned downtime.
For more information about Nanoprecise Sci Corp. and its secure predictive maintenance solutions, visit nanoprecise.io.
Enhancements and new capabilities further bolster the market’s leading HPC and cloud platform
TROY, Mich., Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, announced game-changing new upgrades to Altair® HPCWorks®, its high-performance computing (HPC) and cloud platform. New tools and capabilities expand cloud scaling for Altair and third-party workload managers, integrate advanced monitoring and reporting, and beyond – including enhanced artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled job scheduling and visualization with support for GPUs, Kubernetes, and machine learning workflows.
Altair has announced new upgrades to Altair® HPCWorks®, its HPC and cloud platform. New tools and capabilities expand cloud scaling for workload managers, integrate advanced monitoring and reporting, and beyond – including enhanced AI-enabled job scheduling.
“As the number one solutions provider in HPC and cloud, our latest enhancements to Altair HPCWorks empower our customers with even more comprehensive capabilities to keep them at the forefront of computational intelligence,” said Sam Mahalingam, chief technology officer, Altair. “Having next-level HPC and cloud is imperative in today’s data- and AI-driven landscape. With the industry-leading Altair HPCWorks platform, our customers can push boundaries and realize their vision knowing they have the market’s most powerful HPC and cloud platform in their toolkit.”
Altair HPCWorks: Now Using Altair Units
Altair HPCWorks now operates within the market’s gold standard Altair Units licensing system. With the Units system’s flexible, scalable, dynamic licensing, users can drive frictionless innovation like never before. Enterprises can leverage Altair’s licensing system to seamlessly connect the Altair HPCWorks platform with the Altair One® gateway to enable on-premises clusters, placing Altair’s expansive technology portfolio including simulation, HPC, and data analytics tools at their fingertips.
Cloud Scaling for Any Scheduler
Our latest solutions let enterprises easily access cloud resources without exceeding their budget. Users can work in the cloud, optimize a hybrid computing environment, or burst peak-time workloads — whether using an Altair workload manager, third-party scheduler, or a mix of both. Quickly scale up and down with our integrated cloud automation engine to save the team time and money, and get a single, concentrated view into an organization’s HPC and cloud operations, even for multi-cloud and multi-cluster installations.
AI Integration and Streamlined Reporting
Power AI workloads with HPC — and HPC workloads with AI. The Altair HPCWorks platform’s new AI integrations simplify job submission and cut wait times, and integration with the Altair® RapidMiner® data analytics and AI platform gives users smarter, more efficient scheduling. Altair HPC solutions are designed to support the technologies AI workloads rely on, with broad support for GPUs and Kubernetes.
Detailed HPC and cloud monitoring and reporting is now integrated into every Altair workload manager, giving IT administrators all the data they need to make informed decisions and optimize computing resources.
Additional Highlights
Broad enhancements to the Altair HPCWorks product suite also include enhanced security, performance improvements, and integration with Altair’s advanced data analytics tools. Designers and developers can track complex workflows, including AI and machine learning workflows, and work in any modern programming language. Flexible scheduling enables distributed workflows, and greater GPU scheduling capabilities help cluster administrators support chip design teams and get results faster.
Altair is a global leader in computational intelligence that provides software and cloud solutions in simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics, and AI. Altair enables organizations across all industries to compete more effectively and drive smarter decisions in an increasingly connected world – all while creating a greener, more sustainable future. To learn more, please visit www.altair.com.
SINGAPORE, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The KOREA INNOVATION FOUNDATION (INNOPOLIS) participated in Asia’s largest deep-tech event ‘SWITCH 2024’ held at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from the 27th to the 30th and supported the global expansion of 10 excellent startups from South Korea.
KOREA INNOVATION FOUNDATION (INNOPOLIS) attended SWITCH 2024 with 10 Korean startups.
Attending to SWITCH 2024 under INNOPOLIS Pavilion, 10 excellent Korea startups has exhibited their newest technologies in various fields: artificial intelligence (AI) and eco-friendly technology, biotechnology, robotic, etc. and to increase global awareness and strengthen cooperation with overseas markets.
Additionally, INNOPOLIS Pavilion also attended SLINGSHOT pitching competition – the main event of SWITCH 2024 and a global startup competition and got qualified into the final round. AgosVision, which develops a wide-field 3D vision sensor, drew attention by being selected as a TOP 50 at SLINGSHOT 2024.
During SWITCH period, INNOPOLIS organized and operated various programs during SWITCH, such as the Global Demo Day, and AIMX Summit 2024, to enable the 10 startups to showcase their latest technologies and product excellence to the global market. First, at the INNOPOLIS Global Demo Day, they introduced the innovative technologies and products of startups to major investors and buyers in Southeast Asia and expanded global cooperation opportunities through B2B networking.
At the AIMX Summit 2024, INNOPOLIS held a Korean session with the theme of ‘AI Briefing and Update: South Korea‘ to introduce the AI technology trends and industry status of the special zone, and a total of six countries including Vietnam, the UK, Japan, Europe, China, and Korea participated to share the latest AI trends.
At the INNOPOLIS Global Demo Day, Edward Tay – SGTech Honoray Treasurer of SG Tech Singapore, also known as SWITCH Ambassador, has presented on the global market entry and cooperation network building of Korean companies, said, “Many VCs and buyers in Southeast Asia, including Singapore, are showing great interest in the innovative technologies and products of Korean startups”. And through this event, Korean startups has pitched and had business networking with global VCs from Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and attracted significant interest with their technologies, which is a milestone of for their future global expansion.
SINGAPORE, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The KOREA INNOVATION FOUNDATION (INNOPOLIS) – an R&D Innovation Cluster Of The Republic Of Korea has at participated in SWITCH 2024 (Singapore) – the largest tech event in Southeast Asia.
KOREA INNOVATION FOUNDATION (INNOPOLIS) hosted Global Demoday and spoke at AIMX Summit during SWITCH 2024 SINGAPORE.
With the purpose of incubating and supporting global expansion for R&D startups in South Korea, INNOPOLIS had executed a long-run accelerating program to leverage their IR capability for Korean companies and selected 10 excellent Korean startups and supported them to have opportunities to exhibit newest technologies and solutions to increase global awareness and strengthen cooperation with overseas markets. INNOPOLIS has participated in SWITH 2024 (Singapore) with various activities: exhibiting under INNOPOLIS Pavilion, hosting INNOPOLIS Global Demoday; and attended as speakers in SWITCH at AIMX Summit 2024.
Under INNOPOLIS Pavilion, 10 excellent Korea startups has exhibited their newest technologies in various fields: artificial intelligence (AI) and eco-friendly technology, biotechnology, robotic, etc. and appealed significant interest from global business partners and investors. Besides, INNOPOLIS Pavilion also marked their success at SWITCH 2024 by getting to the Final Round of SLINGSHOT pitching competition – the main event of SWITCH 2024 and a global startup competition. AgosVision, which develops a wide-field 3D vision sensor, drew attention by being selected as a TOP 50 at SLINGSHOT 2024.
At the AIMX Summit 2024, INNOPOLIS held a Korean session with the theme of ‘AI Briefing and Update: South Korea‘. They hosted a panel talk of 4 AI experts from South Korea in various fields gathered and gave insights about current Korean AI industry and predict the future of AI. Besides, through this seminar, 4 AI experts from South Korea and also explained the support from the Government to AI industry, which is the reason why Korea AI is one of the leaders in the world.
At the INNOPOLIS Global Demo Day, Edward Tay – SGTech Honoray Treasurer of SG Tech Singapore, also known as SWITCH Ambassador, has presented on the global market entry and cooperation network building of Korean companies, said, “Many VCs and buyers in Southeast Asia, including Singapore, are showing great interest in the innovative technologies and products of Korean startups”. During this event, Korea companies has pitched and introduced their innovative technologies and products of startups to major investors and buyers in Southeast Asia, Korean companies has expanded global cooperation opportunities through B2B networking.
NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In an era of algorithms, data overload, and advertising that often leaves audiences numb, DDB Worldwide is taking a stand for emotion with the launch of the Feels Barometer—a first-of-its-kind global tool designed to measure, decode, and harness human feelings at scale.
“We are in a crisis of marketing effectiveness,” said Tomas Gonsorcik, Global Chief Strategy Officer at DDB Worldwide. “Brands are spending more but moving people less. The Feels Barometer is our antidote to the ‘meh-ification’ of advertising. If, according to pioneering behavioral psychologist Daniel Kahneman, 95% of decisions are emotionally driven, then why are so many brands still treating feelings as an afterthought? This tool isn’t just about understanding people better—it’s about making brands unignorable by creating work that moves people deeply and memorably.”
The Feels Barometer, created in partnership with insights agency TRA, leverages cutting-edge projective techniques. Here’s an overview of the research behind it:
Insights from 8 leading global experts in emotions and psychology, including renowned authors, neuroscientists, and anthropologists.
140+ hours of in-depth qualitative research with participants from diverse cultures, providing rich, human-centered insights.
Surveys of over 16,000 individuals across eight countries (United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Brazil, Sweden, France, Germany, and Australia), ensuring a comprehensive data set.
100 real-life emotional triggers ranging from personal experiences like a tech-free family dinner to broader societal shifts such as AI’s impact on the workplace.
Going beyond simple positive-negative sentiment analyses, the research captures the texture of feelings—intensity, cultural nuances, and even sensory associations like color, shape, and temperature.
The study uncovered both global emotional trends and the significant regional nuances that shape behavior. While universal insights, such as the global appeal of “getting a good deal,” emerged, the Feels Barometer underscores the importance of tailoring campaigns to resonate within specific cultural contexts. By aligning with the unique emotional drivers of diverse audiences, the Feels Barometer empowers both global brands navigating local markets and single-market brands to better understand the shared values and distinctions across subcultures and demographics.
Here are some insights our research uncovered:
The joy of finding a good deal rivals that of life’s biggest milestones. That’s right—securing a discount triggers an emotional spike comparable to birthdays or promotions.
AI sparks as much existential dread as it does excitement. People are deeply divided on whether technology is liberating or terrifying—and that tension is a goldmine for brands willing to engage with it authentically.
Nostalgia isn’t just a trend—it’s an emotional powerhouse. Across markets, looking back at the past brings comfort in uncertain times, making “retro-fication” one of the most potent creative levers available today.
“As creatives looking to connect brands with people in the most meaningful ways, we are constantly looking to better understand how people feel. Feel about the world, their lives, and the brands that should serve them. The Feels Barometer supercharges our ability to understand the deepest emotional insights and how people genuinely feel about the things that matter most to them. Simply put, it’s a game changer for us,” said Chaka Sobhani, Global President & Chief Creative Officer, DDB Worldwide.
The Feels Barometer will be integrated into DDB’s strategic and creative process globally, as part of DDB’s proprietary AI tool stack – RAND DDB, helping brands design campaigns that don’t just attract eyeballs but capture hearts. DDB’s clients will have access to deep-dive reports, interactive workshops, and bespoke applications of the tool tailored to their industry.
In the battle for consumer attention, the most valuable real estate isn’t a media buy—it’s a lasting emotional memory. The Feels Barometer is here to help brands claim their share of heart.
To learn more about DDB, visit us online at DDB.com or follow us on LinkedIn for more Feels Barometer insights.
ABOUT DDB WORLDWIDE At DDB Worldwide (www.ddb.com), we believe in the unreasonable power of emotional creativity to move people, business, and culture. As one of the world’s leading advertising and marketing networks, we combine creative excellence with strategic effectiveness to deliver measurable business results.
Our effectiveness is reflected in industry recognition, including 2023 Global Network of the Year by Cannes Lions, D&AD Agency Network of the Year (2021–2023), and #2 in the 2024 Effie Global Best of the Best. We have also ranked as a Top 3 Global Network on WARC for 13 of the last 16 years.
With 140 offices in 60+ countries, we partner with leading brands such as MARS, McDonald’s, Molson Coors, Volkswagen, Amazon, Unilever, JetBlue, Adidas, PlayStation, and the U.S. Army to build meaningful consumer connections that drive sustained growth.
Founded in 1949, DDB is part of Omnicom (NYSE: OMC).
Close to 22,000 tennis fans flocked to Kallang Tennis Hub across nine days
Second-seed Elise Mertens bested Ann Li to claim her 9th career WTA singles title
Desirae Krawczyk and Giuliana Olmos claimed victory in a thrilling Doubles Final
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 February 2025 – Elise Mertens and the pair of Desirae Krawczyk/Giuliana Olmos have claimed the inaugural Singapore Tennis Open (STO) Singles and Doubles titles respectively.
Mertens clinched her 9th singles title at the inaugural Singapore Tennis Open at the Kallang Tennis Hub (Credits: WTA / Ashok Kumar)
Second-seed Mertens secured her 9th career WTA singles title – her first since Monastir 2023 – following a clinical final against Ann Li. Mertens bagged the win with straight sets, 6-1, 6-4, in 82 minutes.
Having dropped only one set in the four prior matches throughout the tournament, Mertens was raring to go in the final. Her opponent, Li, entered the match flawlessly without dropping a set, using her all-court skills to dispatch her opponents all week. The title decider began with a masterclass from Mertens, outplaying her American opponent to seal the opening set in a mere 26 minutes. The Belgian quickly went up 2-0 in the second set. With the title seeming out of her grasp, Li looked to stage a comeback, breaking Mertens’ serve back and bringing the set to two games all. Ultimately, Mertens’ solid baseline game prevailed, falling to the Kallang Tennis Hub court as she took home the STO Singles crown.
Krawczyk and Olmos faced strong opposition all week, with four of seven sets played going to 7-5 or 7-6. However, their tactful net play and clutch serving in critical moments secured them a spot in the final where they raced to an early 3-0 lead. In spite of their opponents, Wang Xinyu and Zheng Saisai, displaying a strong fighting spirit, a late charge saw the American-Mexican pair clinch the first set 7-5. They carried this momentum into the second set, storming their way to a 6-0 victory for the pair to claim their first title together in almost five years.
Please see the full run-down of the tournament scores here.
Mertens celebrates, “This was the first time the (Singapore Tennis Open) was organised and it was incredibly well-run. I hope to come back next year to defend my title and my points – but for now, I’m going to enjoy this victory. Singapore is an amazing city – the people are so friendly and our stay at the Hilton was a fantastic experience. The weather held up well, and everyone was so helpful. Tennis-wise, I feel like I’ve grown. My movement felt strong, and I played with confidence. This is my ninth title, and winning here has created such great memories and energy.”
Krawczyk and Olmos said, “Thank you to everyone who came out. Not just today, but the whole week. It’s nice to have a full stadium with all the fans. It’s a great atmosphere for us and we really appreciate it. We just wanted to go out on the court and play our game…and just enjoy being on the court together, having fun and…competing hard. (Singapore) has been enjoyable, very welcoming. Thank you to all the fans!”
A Tournament to Remember
Overall, close to 22,000 fans, enthusiasts and spectators flowed through the Kallang Tennis Hub, across nine days to indulge in the inaugural STO and its activities. Tennis fans in Singapore were treated to hard-hitting action and bustling community activities at the Kallang Tennis Hub this past week. They not only witnessed world-class gameplay but also soaked in the lively atmosphere at the Fan Village with meet-and-greet with WTA players and tennis-related activities. Adding to the excitement, the inaugural Singapore Tennis Invitational Cup (STIC) saw the finest tennis talents from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Cambodia take to the courts ahead of the 2025 SEA Games.
The inaugural STO saw tennis lovers catch world-class tennis action that once again returned to Singapore shores. This tournament is part of the 2025 Hologic WTA Tour calendar, which features over 50 tournaments that will be played across 26 countries and regions. Set to return for two more years in 2026 and 2027, the STO marks a momentous beginning to thrilling tennis action and exciting fan engagement.
Hyping the Community Up
Over nine days, fans were able to get up close and personal with the likes of Anna Kalinskaya, Oksana Kalashnikova, Nao Hibino and Wang Xinyu at meet-and-greets, and pick up tips from STO Community Ambassadors Tamarine Tanasugarn and Yayuk Basuki at tennis clinics. Both are top-ranked players from Thailand and Indonesia respectively, and competed on the WTA tour in the past. With varied activities for all ages, the tournament programme was intentionally designed to celebrate tennis, engage fans, and grow interest in the sport.
More than 700 students also embarked on guided learning journeys at the STO, exploring venue logistics, event operations, and sports management behind the scenes. The tours included stops at the Singapore Sports Museum, WTA Finals commemorative art sculpture, and a centre court seat for these students to enjoy live tennis action.
Shaping the Future of Tennis in Southeast Asia
The past week also saw our region’s best face off in a round-robin format at the Kallang Tennis Hub outdoor courts in the first-ever STIC, organised by Singapore Tennis Association (STA) in partnership with Kallang Alive Sport Management (KASM). Singapore emerged victorious in the STIC final, edging past Indonesia with a 3-2 scoreline.
With back-to-back victories in the Men’s and Women’s singles matches, Singapore took a crucial 2-1 lead heading into the Men’s Doubles final. Singaporean duo, Daniel Abadia and Michael Dylan Jimenez, rose to the occasion in a hard-fought battle against Indonesia, delivering the Cup-clinching victory. Malaysia secured third place, defeating Cambodia 5-0. Team Singapore’s Lynelle Lim, Audrey Tong, and Eva Marie Desvignes were also awarded wildcards for the STO singles qualifying matches. Details here. Hashtag: #SingaporeSportsHub
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ABOUT SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB
Singapore Sports Hub is an iconic, premier destination offering sporting, entertainment and lifestyle experiences for all to enjoy. This world-class development is managed by Kallang Alive Sport Management Co Pte Ltd (KASM). It offers programming that comprises international recreational and competitive events, live entertainment as well as activities that cater to the broader community. The Singapore Sports Hub aims to serve the sporting and entertainment needs of people from all walks of life.
Home to unique world-class sports facilities within the city, the Singapore Sports Hub plays a critical role in accelerating the development of Singapore’s sports industry, excellence and participation. Located in Kallang, the Singapore Sports Hub includes the following facilities:
A 55,000-capacity National Stadium with a retractable roof and movable tiered seating
A 12,000-capacity Singapore Indoor Stadium with pillarless interior
A 6,000-capacity OCBC Aquatic Centre that meets FINA standards
A 3,000-capacity OCBC Arena which is scalable and flexible in layout
Kallang Tennis Hub, Singapore’s first international tournament-ready indoor tennis facility
Kallang Football Hub housing Singapore’s National Training Centre for football
Water Sports Centre featuring kayaking and canoeing
41,000 sqm Kallang Wave Mall, including indoor climbing wall and Splash-N-Surf facility (Kids Waterpark, Stingray and Lazy River)
100PLUS Promenade that encircles the National Stadium
Singapore Youth Olympic Museum & Singapore Sports Museum
Shimano Cycling World
Daily community facilities and activities, including beach volleyball, hard courts (futsal, basketball and netball) lawn bowls, giant chess, skate park and running & cycling paths.
BEIJING, Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a record-breaking achievement for China’s film industry, as of 13:29 on February 5, 2025, the total box-office revenue of new films released during the 2025 Spring Festival holiday season exceeded 10 billion yuan (around $1.37 billion), according to movie data platform Beacon Pro.
The Spring Festival holiday season, which ran from January 28 to February 4, also saw the number of moviegoers break records: 187 million people attended theaters during the holiday.
The strong performance during the holiday season propelled China’s total film box office in 2025 to the top of the global list, exceeding that of North America.
During the holiday, the animated film “Ne Zha 2” stood out with a staggering box-office revenue of 4.839 billion yuan, and continues to shatter records in Chinese cinematic history, such as the viewership of animated films. Movie data platform Beacon Pro also predicts the movie’s final box-office takings may exceed 8.5 billion yuan, which is likely to top the all-time Chinese film box office chart and rewrite records.
Capitalizing on the domestic boom, the international trailer for “Ne Zha 2” was recently unveiled and is slated for release in Australia and North America in mid-February.
This Spring Festival also witnessed a slew of Chinese films achieving overseas success. “Detective Chinatown 1900,” “Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force,” and “The Legend of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants” garnered global attention and acclaim from international audiences.
“Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force” premiered simultaneously in 16 countries and regions outside of China, including the United States, France, the United Kingdom, and Bulgaria. In Australia and New Zealand, it reigned as the top-grossing movie for four consecutive days. In North America, the movie led the non-English language box office from January 31 to February 2.
“Detective Chinatown 1900” was released in multiple Spanish cities during the Spring Festival. It was screened in 213 cinemas in North America, and 93 cinemas in Australia and New Zealand, breaking the overseas screening record for Chinese-language films.
Many overseas viewers noted that Chinese films are leading in innovation in visual effects, storytelling, and cultural representation. Some particularly praised the quality of the English subtitles, which helped them better understand Chinese films and Chinese culture.
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