Mei Ah Drama Channel
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Media distribution, film production, television broadcasting |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Founder | Li Kuo Hsing |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
Area served | Asia |
| Products | Film and television distribution, film investment and production, TV channels, multimedia distribution |
Mei Ah Entertainment Group Co., Ltd. () () operates as a media distribution enterprise headquartered in Hong Kong.
History
Established in 1984 in Kowloon Bay by Li Kuo Hsing, Mei Ah began its operations concentrating on the distribution of videocassette tapes and laser discs. It grew to become one of the foremost distributors of films and television dramas in Hong Kong, with its brand prominently displayed on its offerings. The company experienced consistent growth and was publicly listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1993. Starting in 1997, Mei Ah broadened its scope to include film investment and production, while simultaneously enhancing its international distribution channels. From 1999 onward, the firm ventured into the creation and distribution of television programs, and since 2000 has further developed activities in film production, management of TV channels, and multimedia distribution, collaborating with various television and telecommunications providers to launch numerous channels.
TV channels
- In November 2004, the company introduced the Mei Ah Drama Channel (channel 138) on now TV, showcasing dramas from Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and China; this channel was discontinued in January 2012.
- The Mei Ah Movie Channel (channel 812) was launched on now TV in September 2005, featuring films from Hong Kong and across Asia; it ceased operations on 1 July 2014 but was subsequently relaunched on TVB Network Vision Channel 52; by mid-2017, broadcasting ended on two pay TV platforms; currently, it is accessible via myTV SUPER Channel 201.
- In July 2007, Mei Ah debuted the Mei Ah Movie Channel (channel 577) on Mio TV, offering Hong Kong and Asian cinema; this service ended in September 2013.
- March 2008 saw the launch of Mei Ah Japan Channel (channel 785) on SKY PerfecTV through Direct To Home satellite service, presenting Hong Kong and Asian films and dramas.
- The Mei Ah Drama Channel (channel 73) was introduced on Mio TV in October 2008 to broadcast East Asian dramas but was discontinued in October 2011.
- A partnership with HBO Asia in December 2009 led to the creation of the RED Channel across Asia, which was rebranded as RED by HBO in October 2015.
- The Mei Ah HD Movie Channel launched on MOD Taiwan in August 2010 (with channel number changed from 610 to 60 in November 2017), delivering high-definition movies and drama series.
- The company also provides video on demand ("VOD") and subscription-based VOD ("SVOD") through Hong Kong’s myTV Super platform.
- In December 2013, Mei Ah collaborated with Playboy to establish Lifestyle TV, recognized as Asia Pacific’s inaugural men's lifestyle channel targeting viewers aged between 18 and 38.