COMPANY PROFILE 1 Based in Los Angeles, New York and Beijing, Metan Global Entertainment Group (Metan) has extensive experience, resources, and connections, in Hollywood, China, and the global media market. Metan is a very modern take on how media companies must structure in today rapidly changing business landscape. No longer is content distributed over a single technology and no longer is the United States the totally dominant marketplace for content. Metan has embraced these changes while many companies continue to fight the inevitable. We create content that is designed to take advantage of all modern technologies and maximize revenues and profits across all. All Metan business verticals recognize the changes in distribution, ecommerce, social media. Further Metan is the first company to design new content services or business models which it develops and tests in emerging markets such as China and India (under very favorable economic circumstances ) and then deploys those in global markets. Metan management team is ideally suited to carry out this strategy as its top executives are not only well respected in traditional media but also recognized widely as pioneers in new technologies and new markets. Marty Pompadur is the former Chairman of Newscorp Europe and spearheaded the expansion into Russia, eastern Europe and Asia. Larry Namer is the Founder of E! Entertainment TV which is the world first truly global network servicing over 120 countries. He is also widely recognized as one of the leading experts on how technology changes the fundamentals of the media business and has provided consulting services to such companies as Microsoft, Sirius, Echostar, Radio Shack. Jean Zhang has 10+ years in international business experience between China and the United States. She is the founder of AmeriLink Group. METAN GLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
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Based in Los Angeles, New York and Beijing, Metan Global EntertainmentGroup (Metan) has extensive experience, resources, and connections, inHollywood,China,andtheglobalmediamarket.Metanisaverymoderntakeonhowmediacompaniesmuststructure in today rapidlychangingbusinesslandscape.No longer is contentdistributedovera single technologyandnolongeristheUnitedStatesthetotallydominantmarketplaceforcontent.Metanhasembracedthesechangeswhilemanycompaniescontinuetofightthe inevitable.We create content that is designed to take advantage of allmoderntechnologiesandmaximizerevenuesandprofitsacrossall.AllMetanbusiness verticals recognize the changes in distribution, ecommerce, socialmedia.FurtherMetanisthefirstcompanytodesignnewcontentservicesorbusiness models which it develops and tests in emerging markets such asChina and India (under very favorable economic circumstances ) and thendeploysthoseinglobalmarkets.Metanmanagementteamisideallysuitedtocarryoutthisstrategyasitstopexecutives are not only well respected in traditional media but alsorecognizedwidelyaspioneers innewtechnologiesandnewmarkets.MartyPompaduristheformerChairmanofNewscorpEuropeandspearheadedtheexpansionintoRussia,easternEuropeandAsia.LarryNameristheFounderofE! Entertainment TV which is the world first truly global network servicingover120countries.HeisalsowidelyrecognizedasoneoftheleadingexpertsonhowtechnologychangesthefundamentalsofthemediabusinessandhasprovidedconsultingservicestosuchcompaniesasMicrosoft,Sirius,Echostar,Radio Shack. Jean Zhang has 10+ years in international business experiencebetweenChinaandtheUnitedStates.SheisthefounderofAmeriLinkGroup.
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SOYOUTHINKYOUKNOWKUNGFULLC(REG.INCA,US)
A jo int venture withShannon Lee (Bruce Lee’sdaughter), Keanu Reevesand Benarova Films todevelop a Kong Fu realityshowcalled“TheBruceLeeProject (TBLP)”, which isbasedonthephilosophyofBruceLee.The LLC controls all therights of TBLP, includingthe format, production,distribution, sponsorship,b r o a d c a s t i n g , f i l madaption, and ancillaryrevenuedevelopment.
PartnerCompaniesOwnedorPartiallyOwnedbyMetan
MEITIANMEIYUMEDIA(BEIJING)LTD.(REG.IN
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The China-production armo f Me t an , Me i T i a nmanages the developmentofalltheprojectstargetingthe China market -- fromproduction,distribution, tosponsorship.Established under VIEcorporate structure tocomply w i th Ch inesegovernment regulation.Mei Tian has all theGovernment requiredl icenses / permits toconduct media business inChina.
A social media platformthat connects Westerncelebritieswithbrandsandtheir fans through China’sm a n y s o c i a l m e d i achannels.Celebrity clients include:.Ian Somerhalder, AvrilLavigne, Gal Gadot, Pele,Juan Mata , J e s s i e J ,JonathanKite, ParisHilton,Pitbull, Paula Abdul, Akon,LindsayLohan,NickYoung.
A venture to tap intoHollywoodtalent,includingwriters, directors andp r odu ce r s t o c r e a t eoriginal production andprogrammingfortheChinamarket.The extensive pool ofp a r t i c i p a t i n g t a l en t sincludes Emmy Awardwinning Hollywood writersf r om shows such a s“Mash”, “Murphy Brown”,“MiamiVice”andmore.
MINGYIANLLC(REG.INDELAWARE,US)
WENZHIKULLC(REG.INCA,US)
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Permits&Licenses
Mei Tian (Metan’s China production arm) has all the required licenses andpermitstocreateandproducejustaboutanyformofcontentfromTVdrama,reality shows, to motion pictures. These permits enable a foreign partnercompanytoimmediatelystartoperationsinChina.
PowerfulConnections
Mei Tian has a strong and substantial network of relationships withgovernmentagencies,andprivatesectorcompanies, including:SARFTseniorexecutives (China’s highest governing body for media and entertainmentindustry); CCTV; the leading State owned satellite TV stations; top onlineportals (Tencent, iQiyi, Youku, etc. )Mei Tian is alsowell connected to thecreative community throughout China, including top TV / film productioncompanies,writers,directors,talents,etc.)
Bi-culturalTeam
“ForChina”&“FromChina”
Metan’sbi-culturalteamisextremelyknowledgeableaboutglobalmediaandentertainmentmarket trends and highly skilled in localizing content for theChinesemarket.
Metan’s senior executives, with their long-term, high level experience andrelationships in the internationalentertainmentandmedia industry,provideMetanaccesstohigh-valueIP,formatsandtalenttocreateprojectsforboththeChineseandglobalmarkets.
AssistingChinese
CompaniesinOverseas
Investment&Acquisition
Leveraging its direct relationshipswith top industry executives and insiderunderstanding of the international entertainment industry, Metan assistsChinesecompanieswithoverseas investmentsoracquisitionsofhighqualityentertainmentprojectsandassets(film,TV,sports,music,recreation,etc).Intheprocess,Metanprovidesongoingconsultingservicesincludingadvising&selecting the projects/assets, lowering the M&A costs, and increasing theinvestmentefficiency,etc.
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Metan contractually represents RAI, a large scale European filmandTVcontentlibraryinGreaterChina.Theentityofthelibraryisoneofthe23foundingbroadcastingorganizationsoftheEuropeanBroadcasting Union. The type of content in the library includesfilms, TV dramas, reality shows, talk shows, documentaries,cartoons, sports, music, variety shows, etc. The library hasextensiveEuropeansoccercontentwhichappealstoChinasoccerfans.
Metan has a sound relationship withmany western film and TVproduction companies and studios and exclusively representsvarieties of western content libraries in Greater China, coveringfilms, TV dramas, reality shows, varieties and entertainmentprograms, cartoons, documentaries, musical, TV films, mini-dramas,etc. Thesubjectscovermilitary,science,horror,comedy,romance, urban, sports, education, music, entertainment, pet,game, recreation, fashion,etc.Each librarycontains thousandsoftitles.
MetanexclusivelyrepresentshundredsofIPTVchannels,includingcelebrities, life, health, sports, filmandTV, cars and reality show(detailedlistavailableuponrequest).
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IPTVChannels
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Metan has acquired and developed a slate of highvalue IP projects with great potential for the Chinamarket,aswellasforglobaldistribution.To date, Metan has been fully funded by Metan’sfoundingpartners.To furtherdevelop currentprojects, aswell as createnewones,Metan isnowseekingstrategic investmentpartners who appreciate the value of the Chinamarket,andhavetheresourcesandtheconnectionstohelpMetantomaximizetoitsfullpotential.Metan is open to an investment in the holdingcompanyorinindividualprojects.
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StreetballGenerationGlobalFormatGenre:TVRealityShowDescription: It is a TV reality show driven bymusic. Combining sport,music, fashion and lifestyle, the show featuresworldwide celebrity guests. NBA super star Magic Johnson is the co-partner. Levering his connections, NBA andHollywoodstarswillbefeaturedintheshow.Conceptdevelopmenthasbeenfinalizedanditisnowbeingreadiedtobepitchedtopotentialsponsors.Elements:Metan and topHollywood creative experts are re-developing the show for the Chinamarket based on theoriginalAmerican show. Interestedparticipants includeYaoMing andKobeBryanthaveexpressed interest. The finalwinnerwillhavethechancetobethespokesmanforthebrandandalsotogettrainedandguidedintheUSbyNBAsuperstarMagicJohnsonashisapprentice.
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TheBruceLeeProjectGlobalFormatGenre:TVRealityShowDescription:Realityshowformatbasedonthelife-philosophyofBruceLee.It’screatedinitiallyfortheChinamarketwithsubsequent international sales. The development/production teamhas an international team, including Keanu ReevesandShannonLee,producerJudeWeng(Survivor)andproductiondesignerAntonGoss(TheVoice).Elements: Exclusive Rights to the Bruce Lee Name. The development/production team has an international team,including Keanu Reeves and Shannon Lee, producer JudeWeng (Survivor) and production designer Anton Goss (TheVoice), Ancillary projects planned Include; live events, health resorts, training facilities and merchandizing( exerciseapparel,andfoodproducts).
TheBruceLeeProject
ThePairGlobalFormatGenre:TVRealityShowDescription:A unique reality show format targeted at the 50M+ familieswhose children are receiving classicalmusiceducation.Theshowwinnerwillhave thechance to sign-upwithclassicalmusicagency IMGanddoaglobal tour. InNovember2013Vice-premierLiuYandongsignedapackagedealwithIMGinNewYorkwhichincludesthisproject.Theinitial formatworkhasbeendeveloped forChinaandoncedeployed inChina the formatwill be sold internationally.CurrentlyindiscussionwiththeinvestorsforChineseversion.Elements:DevelopedbyMetaninpartnershipwithIMGArtists,thelargestagencyrepresentingclassicalmusicartistsintheworld.
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BeachWatchStreamingContent/FeatureFilmGenre:TVSeriesandMotionPictureDescription:BasedontheoriginalUSSeriesBayWatch(oneofthehighestratedshowsinUSTVhistory)Elements:Michael Berk, creator/writer/producer ofUS Series is the leadwriter and production consultantworkingwithateamofChinesewriters.
FashionAvenue
FashionAvenueStreamingContent/FeatureFilmGenre:TVSeriesandMotionPictureDescription:TheseriescentersontheGaliganifamilywitha70yearhistoryinNYfashionbusinessandhowitsurvivesinthemidst of an epic shake-up that is changing theway clothes are designed,marketed and purchased. This fashion-infusedMachiavelliansoapoperawillmirrorrealcharactersandstorylinesthatplayoutintherealworldoffashioneveryday, the romantic or brutal stories among photographers, models, paparazzi, celebrities(actors/musicians), magazineeditors,investors,TVnetworkmanagers,etc.ThiswillbethefirsteverdramathathasbeencreatedtohavebothaChinaandUSversionwherecharacterscrossoverbetweeneachcountryversion.Thestorylineswillhavecharactersthattravelback and forth between countries and will appear on both shows. The series is laden with product integration,sponsorshipandecommerceopportunitiesforfashionbrandsfrombothcountries.
AlmostMarriedFeatureFilmGenre:MotionPictureFranchiseDescription:” Napa Valley Adventure” is the first in the Almost Married film franchise developed for Mandarinspeakingmarkets.Aromanticcomedy/adventurefilmcombiningglobaltravelwiththeelementof lightcomedyandsuspense.Elements:Co-developedbyMetanandthewritersfromWenZhiKuAlmostMarried
FaceBlind
FaceBlindFeatureFilmGenre:MotionPictureDescription:. “FaceBlind” isamovieco-productionbetweenChinaand theU.S.The story startswithamurderanduncoversa transnationalpoignant lovestory.AbeautifulChineseartistdied tragically.HerAmericanboyfriendwhosuffers from prosopagnosia or “face blind” cannot recognize the murder. To find out the murder and also clearsuspicionsonhimself,themanbeginstoreconstructthemurder’sfacepiecebypieceviarackinghismemory.Elements: It combines mystery, thrill, romance, art and reasoning with story background set in Shanghai’s multi-culturalartcommunity.It’sthefirsttimetointroducethetopicofprosopagnosiaor“faceblind”intoamovie.
FashionXBrandIntegration/LifestyleGenre:FashionShowDescription: In association with world-wide leading agencies such as WME-IMG, Fashion X is a daily online showdevelopedforChineseaudiencewithsegmentsonvarioustopics-fromcelebrities,tothelatestnewsandmust-havesinfashion.Morethanjustaglimpsebehind-the-scenes,theshowdelvesintopreparationinvolvedinrunwayshows,lifestyles, designers, models, creators, and follows the biggest nights in fashion. Segments of the shows focus onfashion must-haves from a professional point of view and explore the stories behind their conception andrecommendationsonpairingtechniques.Weprovidecustomizedservicestopotentialcontentpartners/brands.Elements:InassociationwithIMGandBilingualproductionteamslocatedintheUSA.TheexclusivepartnerinChinaisHylink.
Hello!HollywoodStreamingContent/LifestyleGenre:VarietyShowDescription: It is a daily entertainment news show aired on Iqiyi, covering the world of entertainment from the Chineseaudienceinterestpointofview.10minutesperdayoffreshcontentisgeneratedandpostedtotheIqiyiHollywoodChannel.TheshowhasmonthlyhighprofilethemessuchasOscar,EmmyandNBAFinalsetc.alwayswiththecelebrityslant.Withover1Mviewsperweek,it isoneofthemostwatchedprogramsinChinaaboutthewesternentertainmentscene(Note:Metanisinterestedinproducinga“Hello!Britannia”versionofHello!Hollywood).Elements:BilingualproductionteamslocatedinLosAngelesandBeijing.
NBAVSCBAExhibitionGameLiveEventsGenre:SportsGameDescription:Workingwithsportsagencies,MetanisbringingcurrentandformerNBAplayerslikeKobeBryanttocometo China to promote Youth basketball charity event. The event covers NBA VS CBA exhibition games, interactionactivitywithyounglocalfans,interviewspressconference,etc.Elements:NBAplayers.
LiveConcertsLiveEventsGenre:MusicConcertsDescription: Leveraging its rich resources anddeep connection inAmericanandEuropeanmusic industry,Metan isbringingfirst-classmusiciansworldwidetoChinatopresentliveconcertstotheChinesefans.Elements:Liveconcertscombininglivestreamingtechnology
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