Mei Ah HD Movie Channel
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Media distribution, Film production, Television |
| Founded | 1984 |
| 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 investment and production, television channels, multimedia distribution |
Mei Ah Entertainment Group Co., Ltd. () () is a media distribution enterprise headquartered in Hong Kong.
History
Established in 1984 by Mr. Li Kuo Hsing in Kowloon Bay, Mei Ah originally concentrated on the distribution of videocassettes 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. Beginning in 1997, Mei Ah broadened its scope to include film investment and production, while simultaneously extending its international distribution reach. From 1999 onward, the firm ventured into producing and distributing television programs, and since 2000, it has further developed film production capabilities, managed television channels, and expanded multimedia distribution by collaborating with various television and telecommunications providers to introduce multiple channels.
TV channels
- In November 2004, Mei Ah launched 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) debuted on now TV in September 2005, featuring films from Hong Kong and across Asia; it ended broadcasts on two pay-TV platforms by mid-2017 but remains accessible via myTV SUPER Channel 201.
- Mei Ah introduced the Movie Channel (channel 577) on Mio TV in July 2007; this service was terminated in September 2013.
- The Mei Ah Japan Channel (channel 785) was launched through Direct To Home satellite on SKY PerfecTV in March 2008.
- In October 2008, the Mei Ah Drama Channel (channel 73) commenced on Mio TV but ceased operations in October 2011.
- A partnership with HBO Asia resulted in the December 2009 launch of the RED Channel, which was rebranded as RED by HBO in October 2015.
- August 2010 saw the introduction of the Mei Ah HD Movie Channel on MOD Taiwan, broadcasting high-definition movies and dramas.
- The company provides video-on-demand (VOD) and subscription VOD services through Hong Kong’s myTV Super platform.
- In December 2013, Mei Ah collaborated with Playboy to create Lifestyle TV, recognized as Asia Pacific’s first men’s lifestyle channel targeting viewers aged 18 to 38.