Mei Ah Entertainment
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Media distribution, Film production, Television broadcasting |
| Founded | 1984 in Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong |
| Founder | Li Kuo Hsing |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong , Hong Kong |
Area served | Hong Kong, Asia, International |
Key people | Li Kuo Hsing (Founder) |
| Products | Film and television distribution, film production, TV channels, multimedia distribution services |
Mei Ah Entertainment Group Co., Ltd. () () operates as a media distribution firm headquartered in Hong Kong.
History
Established in 1984 by Mr. Li Kuo Hsing in Kowloon Bay, Mei Ah began its operations by distributing videocassettes and laser discs. It quickly grew to become one of the foremost distributors of films and television dramas in Hong Kong, with its branded titles prominently featured on packaging and film reels. The company experienced continuous growth, culminating in its public listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1993. Starting in 1997, Mei Ah expanded into film production and extended its distribution reach internationally. From 1999 onward, the company ventured into producing and distributing television content, and since 2000 has further diversified into film production, managing TV channels, and multimedia distribution services. The Group has also collaborated with multiple television broadcasters and telecommunications providers to establish various channels.
TV channels
- In November 2004, Mei Ah introduced the Mei Ah Drama Channel (channel 138) on now TV, showcasing dramas from Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and China; this channel ceased operations in January 2012.
- The Mei Ah Movie Channel (channel 812) launched on now TV in September 2005, focusing on Hong Kong and Asian cinema; it was discontinued on 1 July 2014 but later reintroduced via TVB Network Vision Channel 52. By mid-2017, transmission ended on two pay-TV platforms; currently, it is accessible through myTV SUPER Channel 201.
- Mei Ah started the Mei Ah Movie Channel (channel 577) on Mio TV in July 2007, which was terminated in September 2013.
- In March 2008, the Mei Ah Japan Channel (channel 785) was launched on SKY PerfecTV satellite service, featuring films and dramas from Hong Kong and Asia.
- The Mei Ah Drama Channel (channel 73) debuted on Mio TV in October 2008 but stopped broadcasting in October 2011.
- Mei Ah partnered with HBO Asia to introduce the RED Channel across Asia in December 2009; the channel was rebranded as RED by HBO in October 2015.
- The Mei Ah HD Movie Channel (originally channel 610, renumbered to channel 60 in November 2017) began broadcasting on MOD Taiwan in August 2010, offering high-definition movies and dramas.
- The company provides video on demand (VOD) and subscription-based VOD services through Hong Kong's myTV Super platform.
- In December 2013, Mei Ah collaborated with Playboy to launch Lifestyle TV, marking Asia Pacific's first men's lifestyle channel aimed at males aged between 18 and 38.