![]() In March 2016, the CATCHPLAY+ service platform made its pilot launch in Taiwan in partnerships with major telecommunication operators and device manufacturers. ![]() In addition to content aggregation, in 2015, CATCHPLAY established AsiaPlay Incorporated with the ambition of becoming the leading premium content service provider for movie lovers in Asia. Today, we are the largest provider for premium movie content in Taiwan, aggregating content from Hollywood studios including Disney, Warner Bros., NBC Universal and Paramount in addition to having a wide selection of international independent films and leading local productions for distribution on major operators’ digital platforms. Today, CATCHPLAY continues to look into investment and co-production opportunities internationally and in Asia targeting particularly Chinese-speaking territories and South East Asia following our recent expansion footprints.ĬATCHPLAY started placing significant emphasis on the development of digital movie content years before the others did in Taiwan. In the same year, CATCHPLAY also provided financing and local production support to director Martin Scorsese’s passion project Silence, making it the first international production filmed entirely in Taiwan. CATCHPLAY and partners also control exclusive distribution rights to these films in Taiwan, China, Hong Kong and Macau, with The Revenant generating outstanding box office results from these territories in 2016. In early 2015, we closed a partnership deal to invest in New Regency’s three enthralling titles, namely The Revenant, Assassin’s Creed and Splinter Cell, marking the first investment of a Taiwanese company in major Hollywood productions. Both investments generated considerable box office performance in Taiwan and China respectively. In the same year, we invested in the locally produced film, Paradise in Service and co-produced 20 Once Again with CJ Entertainment for the Chinese market. Some audiences might find something of interest here but I've been spoiled by cult gems like Primer.In 2014, in addition to distributing the movies CATCHPLAY loves, we embarked in earnest co-production and investment projects, venturing into content creation. I wasn't expecting a lot from a big budget sci fi film but I thought Scott might've salvaged something. The premise grows tired the longer it plays out and that conclusion falls in the cliche safety model. The support cast is vast and it was interesting to see Val Kilmer finding his way back to Tony Scott. Washington brings strength to a thankless role and he stands above everyone here. Washington would've been drawn to the material by the money and Scott's connection, as the two had worked together over the years. The film feels content and it's just another thriller disguised as something else. The issue with Deja Vu is the lack of clever and inventive ideas. ![]() Tony Scott made great looking films and when he was able to connect with the material he made strong films. Rating: PG-13 (Intense Violence and Terror|Disturbing Images|Some Sensuality)ĭeja Vu is an uneven film and it struggles to separate itself from the many ideas thrown into the mix. Doug realizes that the technology could allow him to do what law-enforcement officers dream of - go back in time to prevent the crime. Its amazing technology lets the team fold time four days backward and see the madman's movements as he plots to kill a woman who could give him away. The team of top-secret program brings ATF agent Doug Carlin (Denzel Washington) into its midst to capture the terrorist (Jim Caviezel) responsible for a ferry bombing that left hundreds dead.
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