JOHOR BAHRU: A deal between two production companies from Malaysia and China was signed on Dec 3 with the aim of producing RM3 bil worth of cultural entertainment projects over the next five years.
The collaboration between Moths Studio Sdn Bhd and Golden Shield Television and Changsa LeFeng Culture Communication Co Ltd will first see them working together to make an action movie titled Beyond Life and Death.
Producer of Golden Shield Television Centre Peggy Lee Ji Wen said the RM237 mil movie was part of a cultural entertainment project planned, in addition to producing dramas, programmes and various other activities.
“It will be followed by another science fiction film titled Tianjin Death Explosion and Resurrection Day worth about RM400 mil.
“The movie shoot that starts next year is seen as a catalyst to the relationship and growth of both countries’ entertainment industries,” she told reporters after the signing ceremony in Forest City, Johor.
Lee, who has produced such films as Kungfu Hustle and The Captain, said Beyond Life and Death was a pioneer project and 90% of the shooting will be done in Malaysia, especially in Johor.
Meanwhile, Changsa LeFeng Culture Communication chairman Shi Cai Wen said she was excited to collaborate with Moths Studio which she said had vast experience in the business.
“We are very impressed with Malaysia’s culture and landscape and it is our desire to incorporate this into film,” she said.
Tourism Malaysia southern region director Solehuddin Ahmad said the international cooperation would boost tourist arrivals into Malaysia, especially Johor. – Bernama
