Mei Ah Japan Channel
| 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, Taiwan, Asia Pacific |
Key people | Li Kuo Hsing (founder) |
| Products | Film and television drama distribution, film 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 Mr. Li Kuo Hsing, the company originally specialized in distributing videocassette tapes and laser discs. It grew to become one of the foremost distributors of films and television dramas in Hong Kong, prominently branding its content on packaging and film prints. The organization experienced consistent growth and achieved a public listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1993. Beginning in 1997, Mei Ah expanded its portfolio by investing in film production and broadening its distribution reach internationally. From 1999 onward, the group ventured into producing and distributing television programs, and since 2000 has developed capabilities in film production, operation of TV channels, and multimedia distribution, collaborating with various television and telecommunications companies to launch multiple channels.
TV channels
- In November 2004, the company introduced the Mei Ah Drama Channel (channel 138) on Now TV, featuring 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 showcasing Hong Kong and Asian cinema; it ceased broadcasting on 1 July 2014 but was later relaunched on TVB Network Vision Channel 52; by mid-2017, transmission ended on two pay-TV platforms; currently, it is accessible via myTV SUPER Channel 201.
- Mei Ah launched a Movie Channel (channel 577) on Mio TV in July 2007, which stopped operations in September 2013.
- In March 2008, the Mei Ah Japan Channel (channel 785) was introduced on SKY PerfecTV via satellite, offering a selection of Hong Kong and Asian films and dramas.
- The Mei Ah Drama Channel (channel 73) was launched on Mio TV in October 2008 but ended transmission in October 2011.
- A partnership with HBO Asia led to the launch of the RED Channel in December 2009, which was rebranded as RED by HBO in October 2015.
- In August 2010, the company rolled out the Mei Ah HD Movie Channel (channel 60; formerly channel 610) on MOD Taiwan, focusing on high-definition movies and dramas.
- Video on demand ("VOD") and subscription-based VOD ("SVOD") services are provided through Hong Kong's myTV Super platform.
- December 2013 saw a collaboration with Playboy to introduce Lifestyle TV, Asia Pacific’s inaugural men’s lifestyle channel aimed at males aged between 18 and 38.