Big Cabal Media To Unveil Commerce In Africa Outlook Report At 2022 Future Of Commerce

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Big Cabal Media To Unveil Commerce In Africa Outlook Report At 2022 Future Of Commerce

Pan-African media company, Big Cabal Media, will unveil its first ‘Commerce in Africa’ outlook report at the Future of Commerce 2022 conference in September.  The report, which explores how technology affects buying and selling in Africa, the most important players in the sector, and what big transformations are happening, will form part of the conversations at this year’s conference. 

 

At 90 percent, Sub-Saharan Africa’s informal economy is the largest in the world and generates up to 50 percent of Africa’s GDP. According to the ILO, only 15 percent of jobs in Africa are created by the formal sector. This outlook report, produced by TechCabal Insights team, forecasts how commerce will evolve throughout 2023, with a particular focus on payments, logistics, social commerce, BNPL, informal trade, mobile money, and agent networks.

 

Speaking on the report, Boluwatife Sanwo, Senior Associate at TechCabal Insights shared the rationale behind presenting the Commerce in Africa outlook report at this year’s Future of Commerce event: “There were many disruptions in the tech industry last year, particularly with regard to how people traded and transacted. As digital economy consultants, we tracked and documented the patterns and consulted widely on these subjects. This report will therefore serve as a valuable resource for anyone looking to get a bird’s eye view into the future of buying and selling on the continent and help them position their businesses strategically.”

Now in its second year, Future of Commerce 2022 is tagged “Money on the Streets,” and will take place as a hybrid event for key operators and enthusiasts in Africa’s commerce sector. Speakers are expected to include ecosystem leaders such as Akshay Grover (Group CEO at Cellulant), Nika Naghavi (Director of MNOs at MFS Africa), Jacobo Singer (President at dLocal), Tim Steel (CEO at Copia Global), Tosin Eniolorunda (founder and CEO at TeamApt) and Ismael Belkhayat, Founder and CEO at Chari.

 

Chief host of the event and CEO of Big Cabal Media, Tomiwa Aladekomo, said,  “We’re honoured to play host to such a stellar lineup of global tech-commerce leaders, giving them a forum to explore the many facets of Africa’s informal sector and its role as the continent’s economic engine. They will also highlight the importance of digitization of the informal sector to the development of trade in Africa and the future of urban Africa.”

 

Registration for the Future of Commerce 2022 is still open and free for virtual attendees while physical attendance is by invitation. Partnering with  TechCabal this year as headline sponsor is Moniepoint, powered by TeamApt, with associate sponsors including dLocal, KasuwaGo, and QoreID.

 

Over 2,500 people participated in the inaugural edition of the conference last year, including speakers like Shola Akinlade; CEO of Paystack, Ray Youssef; CEO of Paxful, Juliet Anammah; Chairwoman, Jumia Nigeria, and Nkebet Mesele; Senior Director at Visa Sub-Saharan Africa.

Big Cabal Media To Unveil Commerce In Africa Outlook Report At 2022 Future Of Commerce
Big Cabal Media To Unveil Commerce In Africa Outlook Report At 2022 Future Of Commerce

DHL Supply Chain to invest EUR 500 million (INR 4000 Crores) in India to further boost capacity, workforce and sustainability initiatives

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  • Warehousing space to increase by 12 million square feet, to reach a total capacity of about 22 million square feet by 2026
  • Doubling of the workforce in India to reach approximately 25,000 by 2026
  • Converting entire intra-city fleet into green fuel and electric vehicles by 2025
  • Investment-friendly environment in India makes it a preferred place for DHL and a priority market for its contract logistics business

MUMBAI, INDIA – Media OutReach – 14 September 2022 – DHL Supply Chain (DHL), the global market leader for contract logistics solutions, today announced an investment of EUR 500 million in India over the next five years to significantly grow its warehousing capacity, workforce and sustainability initiatives in the country. With this investment, DHL will own and operate wholly-owned large multi-client sites in India, adding twelve million square feet of warehousing space to the Group’s existing portfolio.

Spackman Entertainment Group’s Film, A MAN OF REASON, To Be Released In North America In The First Quarter Of 2023

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  • A MAN OF REASON, an action feature film produced by the Group’s wholly‐owned indirect subsidiary, Studio Take, is set to be screened theatrically and digitally in North America in the first quarter of 2023
  • Studio Take’s A MAN OF REASON was invited to be one of the Special Presentations of the 2022 Official Selection at the 47th Toronto International Film Festival, the largest film festival in North America
  • Marking the directorial debut of Korean star Jung Woo-sung, internationally known for his role in STEEL RAIN (2017) and the Group’s production COLD EYES (2013), A MAN OF REASON also headlines Park Sung-woong and Kim Nam-gil who starred in Spackman Entertainment Group’s previous films, FOR THE EMPEROR (2014) and LOVERS VANISHED (2010), respectively

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 14 September 2022 – Spackman Entertainment Group Limited (the “Group“), one of Korea’s leading entertainment production groups founded in 2011 by media & technology investor Charles Spackman, wishes to announce that the Group’s action feature film, A MAN OF REASON, produced by the Group’s wholly‐owned indirect subsidiary, Studio Take Co., Ltd. (“Studio Take“), is set to be released theatrically and digitally in North America in the first quarter of 2023.

Epic Pictures Group, an independent film and television studio which has extensive experience distributing genre films in the US and Canada, has acquired the North American rights to Studio Take’s A MAN OF REASON.

Studio Take’s A MAN OF REASON premiered as a Special Presentation of the 2022 Official Selection at the 47th Toronto International Film Festival (“TIFF“) on September 14. TIFF is one of the world’s four major international film festivals along with the Cannes International Film Festival, the Berlin International Film Festival and the Venice International Film Festival. As the largest film festival in North America, TIFF invites and screens about 200 films from all over the world and typically attracts major Hollywood and international talents. TIFF selects a small number of the films based on quality and originality like A MAN OF REASON and designates them as Special Presentations.

A MAN OF REASON marks the directorial debut of Korean star Jung Woo-sung, internationally known for his role in STEEL RAIN (2017) and the Group’s production COLD EYES (2013). The action feature film depicts the story of Soo-hyeok (played by Jung Woo-sung), who wants to live a normal life after spending 10 years in prison on behalf of his gang boss. When he visits his long-abandoned girlfriend, he finds out he is a father of a young girl. He tries to cut ties with his former gang, but the boss hires a notorious killer to take his daughter as hostage. Soo-hyeok then decides to seek revenge.

The film also stars Park Sung-woong of FOR THE EMPEROR (2014) produced by the Group, and Kim Nam-gil of LOVERS VANISHED (2010), also previously produced by the Group. The movie is distributed by Acemaker.

A MAN OF REASON is also expected to be available at theatres in Korea in the fourth quarter of 2022 or first quarter of 2023.

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About Spackman Entertainment Group Limited

Spackman Entertainment Group Limited (“SEGL” or the “Company“), and together with its subsidiaries, (the “Group“), is one of Korea’s leading entertainment production groups. SEGL is primarily engaged in the independent development, production, presentation, and financing of theatrical motion pictures in Korea.

The Company was founded in 2011 by renowned media and technology investor Charles Spackman who served as the Company’s Executive Chairman until 2017. For the past two decades, Mr. Charles Spackman has been a powerhouse in the Korean entertainment industry starting in the early 2000’s with the pioneering success of Sidus Pictures, the largest movie production company at the time and the first to be listed in Korea. Mr. Spackman is also the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the global investment firm, Spackman Group. For more information, please visit and .

Since its founding, SEGL had produced more than 30 major motion pictures including a number of the highest grossing and award-winning films in Korea, namely #ALIVE (2020), CRAZY ROMANCE (2019), DEFAULT (2018), MASTER (2016), THE PRIESTS (2015), SNOWPIERCER (2013), COLD EYES (2013) and ALL ABOUT MY WIFE (2012).

Our films are theatrically distributed and released in Korea and overseas markets, as well as for subsequent post-theatrical worldwide release in other forms of media, including online streaming, cable TV, broadcast TV, IPTV, video-on-demand, and home video/DVD, etc. Generally, we release our motion pictures into wide-theatrical exhibition initially in Korea, and then in overseas and ancillary markets.

The Group also invests into and produces Korean television dramas. In addition to our content business, we also own equity stakes in entertainment-related companies and film funds that can financially and strategically complement our existing core operations. SEGL is listed on the Catalist of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited under the ticker 40E.

Production Labels

SEGL owns Novus Mediacorp Co., Ltd. (“Novus Mediacorp“), an investor, presenter, and/or post-theatrical distributor for a total of 80 films (59 Korean and 21 foreign) including OKAY MADAM (2020), LONG LIVE THE KING (2019), MY FIRST CLIENT (2019), ROSE OF BETRAYAL (2018), THE OUTLAWS (2017) and SECRETLY, GREATLY (2013), which was one of the biggest box office hits of 2013 starring Kim Soo-hyun of MY LOVE FROM THE STARS (2013), as well as FRIEND 2: THE GREAT LEGACY (2013). In 2012, Novus Mediacorp was also the post-theatrical rights distributor of ALL ABOUT MY WIFE (2012), a top-grossing romantic comedy produced by Zip Cinema. In 2018, THE OUTLAWS, co-presented by Novus Mediacorp broke the all-time highest Video On Demand (“VOD“) sales records in Korea. For more information, please visit

The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Simplex Films Limited (“Simplex Films“) which is an early stage film production firm. The maiden film of Simplex Films, JESTERS: THE GAME CHANGERS (2019), was released in Korea on 21 August 2019. Simplex Films has several line-up of films including HURRICANE BROTHERS (working title).

The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Take Pictures Pte. Ltd. (“Take Pictures“) which produced STONE SKIPPING (2020) and THE BOX (2021), and shall release THE GUEST in 2023 tentatively, and A MAN OF REASON, in the fourth quarter of 2022 or first quarter of 2023 in Korea and in the first quarter of 2023 in North America.

The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Greenlight Content Limited (“Greenlight Content“) which is mainly involved in the business of investing into dramas and movies, as well as providing consulting services for the production of Korean content. Through the acquisition of Greenlight Content, the Group’s first co-produced drama, MY SECRET TERRIUS, starring top Korean star, So Ji Sub, achieved #1 in drama viewership ratings for its time slot and recorded double digits for its highest viewership ratings. Greenlight Content was one of the main investors of MY SECRET TERRIUS.

The Company owns a 20% equity interest in The Makers Studio Co. Ltd., which plans to produce and release four upcoming films, the first of which will be THE ISLAND OF THE GHOST’S WAIL, a comedy horror film.

Talent Representation

The Company holds an effective shareholding interest of 43.88% in Spackman Media Group Limited (“SMGL“). SMGL, a company incorporated in Hong Kong, together with its subsidiaries, is collectively one of the largest entertainment talent agencies in Korea in terms of the number of artists under management, including some of the top names in the Korean entertainment industry. SMGL operates its talent management business through renowned agencies such as SBD Entertainment Inc. (Son Suk-ku of THE ROUNDUP (2022), which achieved the record for the most weekends atop the Korean box office among movies released in 2022, and MY LIBERATION NOTES (2022), the most popular K-drama in May 2022, Han Ji-hyun, Lee Cho-hee, Park Keun-rok), MSteam Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Son Ye-jin, Wi Ha-jun, Lee Min-jung, Ko Sung-hee), UAA&CO Inc. (Kim Sang-kyung, Kim Hye-ri, Kim Ji-young, Wang Ji-won) and Play Content Co., Ltd. (Kang Min-ji, Hwang-hwi). Through these full-service talent agencies in Korea, SMGL represents and guides the professional careers of a leading roster of award-winning actors/actresses in the practice areas of motion pictures, television, commercial endorsements, and branded entertainment. SMGL leverages its unparalleled portfolio of artists as a platform to develop, produce, finance and own the highest quality of entertainment content projects, including theatrical motion pictures, variety shows and TV dramas. This platform also creates and derives opportunities for SMGL to make strategic investments in development stage businesses that can collaborate with SMGL artists. SMGL is an associated company of the Company. For more information, please visit

The Company owns a 100% equity interest in Constellation Agency Pte. Ltd. (“Constellation Agency“). Constellation Agency, which owns The P Factory Co., Ltd. (“The P Factory“) and Platform Media Group Co., Ltd. (“PMG“), is primarily involved in the business of overseas agency for Korean artists venturing into the overseas market. The P Factory is an innovative marketing solutions provider specializing in event and branded content production. PMG is a talent management agency which represents and manages the careers of major artists in film, television, commercial endorsements and branded entertainment.

Strategic Businesses

The Company also operates a café-restaurant, Upper West, in the Gangnam district of Seoul and own a professional photography studio, noon pictures Co., Ltd.

For more details, please visit

New Report On Africa’s Creative And Cultural Industries Finds Youth Admire Creatives, But They Won’t Spend On Their Work

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New Report On Africa’s Creative And Cultural Industries Finds Youth Admire Creatives, But They Won’t Spend On Their Work

Africa’s youth love local films and admire creatives, but they don’t read books by African authors for pleasure or spend on creative products, according to the newly launched Africa’s Soft Power: Can Africa’s creativity transform the continent? report by Africa No Filter.

The report interviewed 4500 people aged 18 and 35 to find out what they think about the role of arts and culture in their society. The research was done in Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa and Zimbabwe.

The findings cover the creative sector, including whether respondents thought governments were doing enough to support the cultural and creative industries, their perceptions about success and creativity, and their behaviour as an audience for the industry.

Film is the most appreciated creative platform. However, despite young people liking film, they consume the same amount of local film (57%) as they do international films (53%) and those who had watched more than eight films had watched slightly more international films(13%) than African ones. Worryingly, many African youths are not reading for pleasure — 71% had not read any books by African authors, and only 1% had read two books.

The report showed that while 85% of respondents believed that arts and culture were essential to society, only a few supported the sector. 78% spent nothing or “very little” on arts and cultural pastimes.

Additionally, only 13% of the interviewees believed the creative sector was lucrative — despite the continent’s leading musicians, visual artists, comedians, authors, filmmakers, fashion designers, and performers making their mark in the world.

The creative and cultural industries (CCI) across Africa generate about US$4.2 billion in revenue and has a growth rate that outpaces other sectors on the continent.

In 2021, UNESCO published probably the most comprehensive mapping of the continent’s film and audio-visual industries. The report showed that the sector is underfunded and underdeveloped. It estimates the sector currently employs only five million people and accounts for only $5 billion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the continent.

Moky Makura, Executive Director at Africa No Filter, said: “There have been a number of reports about the creative and cultural industries in Africa showing the untapped potential of this sector. But there has been little research on attitudes to it and creativity in general – especially amongst Africa’s youth. We commissioned the report because we wanted to understand how the creative sector resonates locally.

Africa is increasingly known for its creative talent — it has low barriers to entry and is one of the continent’s biggest exports to the world. The report shows that we can do more to support creatives locally and ensure African audiences are more aware of and consume more creative and cultural products and services. The creative outputs are there but this report is shining a light on the consumers of those outputs and the role they have to play in ensuring a sustainable creative sector in Africa.”

The report also highlighted the following:

  • Creatives are influential and admired: An average of 82% of all respondents respected and admired creatives in their country. Kenyan (97%) and Nigerian (97%) respondents were most likely to consider arts and culture important, closely followed by respondents from Ivory Coast and Uganda (96%).
  • Not possible to make a good living in the creative sector: Only 4% of respondents worked in the creative industry. Those employed in the creative sector were most likely to be visual artists (30%) or content creators (23%). South Africans (22%) and Kenyans (19%) thought social media influencers earn more than creatives.
  • Business and entrepreneurship are still seen as the top way to make money: 48% believed a traditional career in sport was more lucrative than a career in the creative industry. 23% of the respondents felt they would make more money from football or basketball compared to 13% who opted for music and film. 45% of respondents in Ivory Coast believed sport was more lucrative. The most positive youth were in Uganda, where 50% of respondents thought there were opportunities in the creative sector.
  • Low chances of success: Interestingly, 39% of respondents believed there were too many barriers to success, and 21% said there was no money to be made.
  • African writers are not writing for African audiences: Hardly any respondents had read a book the month before the interview. 32% of East Africans were most likely to have read one or more international authors, while 34% of West Africans were most likely to have read books by an African author. 94% of Egyptian respondents had read neither an African nor an international author.
  • Government and society’s support: 72% of the respondents in surveyed countries felt their respective governments and society encouraged creativity. Kenyan (87%) and South African (81%) respondents felt the most encouraged, while only 56% of Nigerian and 61% of Moroccan respondents felt creativity was encouraged.

Research Methodology:

The report interviewed 4500 people aged 18 and 35 in Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa and Zimbabwe – to represent four geographical regions in Africa (East, West, Southern and North Africa). Random sampling was used to reach 500 respondents in each country. Questions were designed by GeoPoll and Africa No Filter and conducted in English, French and Arabic. The polls were conducted in April 2021. Our intention is to extend this study to other countries at a later stage.

LBS Executive Breakfast, Session- Sepetmber 2022 (Re – Is the Worst Over… or Yet to Come??)

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LBS Executive Breakfast, Session- Sepetmber 2022 (Re – Is the Worst Over… or Yet to Come??)

With less than 160 days to the general election, Nigerians are torn between a sense of trepidation, hope and gloom.  Not many of them are expecting that 2023 February will be Uhuru (i.e. freedom & prosperity), but maybe a new beginning.

Depending on how fast the Nigerian economy recovers from its current state, the election will be a referendum on the economy or a vote of anger.

Like most other African countries, Nigeria is not alone in facing a myriad of problems like spiralling inflation (19.7%), currency weakness (710/$), oil theft, and high unemployment.

160 days to make tough decisions or muddle through

There is a ray of hope for the economy, if only some policy steps are taken immediately.  One of which is protecting the oil pipelines (Nigeria loses approx. $1.3bn per month).  A combination of orthodox drone technology and the non-conventional tactics (Tom Polo project) could help protect approximately 400,000bpd of crude oil. The macroeconomic, fiscal and forex benefits to Nigeria are all Naira supportive and external reserves accretive.  The Naira has depreciated again to N710/$ in the parallel market.

The good news is that with the slow and steady adjustment of the official I&E rate (N431/$), the Naira is likely to stop hemorrhaging very soon and begin to appreciate towards N670/$ – N680/$ in October.

Since the exchange rate pass-through to domestic prices is a major culprit behind spiralling inflation. We expect a noticeable moderation of Nigerian inflation in Q4 2022 (17.5%).

We are also projecting that GDP growth in Q3 will be positive even though lower than Q2 (3.54%).  With these imponderables and election uncertainty discounted, the economy may be on a slow mend path before Christmas.

In this edition of the LBS Breakfast Session, Bismarck Rewane and the FDC Think Tank analyze the current developments in the market, the economy and its impact on your business and strategy.

Enjoy your read….HERE

Huobi signs agreement with city of Busan to nurture blockchain industry growth

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BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA – News Direct – 14 September 2022 – Huobi Global and Huobi Korea announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Busan Metropolitan City government. Under the agreement, Huobi Global and Huobi Korea will work closely with the city to develop its blockchain industry, supporting its vision to become a global digital assets hub. The partnership covers the provision of R&D, technology and financial support for the Busan Digital Currency Exchange, as well as the recruitment of global blockchain talent for the Busan local exchange.

Huobi has been operating in South Korea through a local office since 2019, where it is regulated under a license issued by the Korean Financial Services Commission last year. This makes Huobi the first digital asset exchange with a physical presence in Korea to cooperate with the Busan Metropolitan City government in blockchain development.

Huobi’s operational experience in Korea and its understanding of the local market, coupled with its strong track record of delivering premium services to users in the region, will give it a distinct advantage in helping Busan build a sound blockchain ecosystem. It has cultivated strong relationships with major local groups in the development of its own blockchain business, with close ties to the Korean blockchain industry. Huobi Korea has also explored innovative business ventures with other companies in Korea, under an approach that emphasizes mutual benefits.

As a pioneer and industry leader in the application of blockchain technology, Huobi has had a longstanding commitment to building blockchain infrastructure since its inception. It has invested in several prominent blockchain projects, and is willing to actively partner with high-potential project teams to address key challenges in the digital economy. As a one-stop platform which offers blockchain applications and services targeted at various industries, Huobi focuses on driving the development of the blockchain industry, leveraging the combined expertise of the Huobi Research Institute and Huobi Academy to deliver professional services for the entire life cycle of the blockchain industry.

Huobi Korea CEO Junyong Choi said, “We’re excited to be working with the city of Busan to transform it into a global digital assets hub. We believe that Busan has strong attributes for fostering innovation and growth, and share their belief that blockchain technologies can transform and benefit traditional industries. We look forward to leveraging our expertise and experience to grow blockchain adoption in the city and across the region.”

Heong-Joon Park, Mayor of Busan, said, “The City of Busan is pleased to partner with Huobi to foster the growth of our blockchain ecosystem. As a blockchain regulation-free zone, Busan offers a conducive environment to develop the latest digital financial technologies, which has attracted many blockchain companies from across the world. I hope Huobi will spread the word on Busan’s strong environment and support for digital finance, so that we can draw more blockchain talent to our city.”

To reinforce its commitment, Huobi will also be the main sponsor for Busan Blockchain Week 2022, which will begin on October 27. Huobi invites potential partners to connect with it at its booth. Interested co-investors can also contact IR-kr@hb.co.kr, and project parties interested in listing their tokens can contact listing-kr@hb.co.kr for more information.

About Huobi Global
Founded in 2013, Huobi Global is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, with tens of millions of users across five continents and 160 different countries and regions. We are dedicated to empowering financial freedom and creating new global wealth, having led the cryptocurrency industry in spot, derivatives, and Bitcoin transactions for many years. Our infrastructure, operations and offerings are built on processes and standards that prioritize user safety and industry compliance, backed by strong global customer support underpinned by local expertise. It offers a unique trading environment that is truly customer-first, safe and sustainable for all users, enabling their long-term success. For more information, visit

Microban Launches Refresh™: A Patent-Pending Odor Capture Technology that is Completely Metal Free

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HUNTERSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA – News Direct – 14 September 2022 – Microban International is pleased to introduce Refresh™ – its newest, patent-pending, sustainable odor capture technology that is completely metal free. This innovative technology is proven to reduce odors by up to 93% on polyester and polyester-rich blends, even after 30 home launderings.

www.microban.com.

Teledyne e2v and Thorium Space announce the development of a collaborative project which will be a game changer for the satellite market

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GRENOBLE, FRANCE – Media OutReach – 14 September 2022 – Thorium Space, a company in the advanced satellite communication systems sector, has officially started work on a joint project in cooperation with Teledyne e2v Semiconductors, a global company in the field of advanced technologies used in the aerospace and defence sector.

OPPO Screen Protection Plan Gives Back to Global Users with Care & Reach Services

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SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach – 14 September 2022 – From June 30 to August 30, 2022, considering the actual pain points of users when using phones, OPPO launched a “Screen Protection Plan” event globally. The campaign covers new and old phone models such as Find X, Reno, R, A series, etc. And OPPO users can enjoy up to 50% discount and abundant forms of screen-care activities at the OPPO Official Service Center.

Outstanding products and excellent service complement each other. It is worth mentioning that the high level of OPPO’s brand recognition by users is not only about the product, but its service capabilities. As a technology enterprise that keeps up with the times, OPPO not only focuses on the investment and improvement of technology and product but also pays more attention to humanistic value and user experience. Now OPPO has more than 2,500 service centers worldwide in 60 countries and regions.

In the future, OPPO will continuously focus on user needs and refine the process. Attracting users worldwide with excellent research and development power, product power, and also caring service, OPPO will strive to improve the service quality and bring a better service experience to users.

And the good news is that the benefits keep on coming! This September, OPPO will ceremoniously launch a promotion event to celebrate the “2nd anniversary of Service Day”, there will be more spare parts discounts and gifts to give back to its users. For more information, please stay tuned to OPPO’s official website and OPPO Care FB page.

Find more: https://support.oppo.com/

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“SHIP” is the First-Ever “NFT Art Film” that Combines NFT Art and Entertainment

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 14 September 2022 – Art Tokyo Global (“ATG”), a Singapore company, announced the completion of SHIP – the world’s first immersive NFT art film. Making use of user interactivity techniques, the film sets a new milestone for the movie industry, enabling viewers to interact with the film in cinemas or from the comfort of their own homes.

Featuring 221 NFT artworks across 14 scenes, SHIP showcases the work of over 80 emerging and established Asian artists. Among these is a unique collection of 5 art pieces -Shizuku Shizuku by renowned Japanese artist and architect, Mr. Kengo KUMA, who was listed on Time magazine’s list of the World’s 100 Most Influential People in 2021.

The film seamlessly blends the genres of art, graphics, performance, music and technology into a coherent experience. Viewers will be treated to a multi-sensory display of cutting-edge NFT art, spectacular sound-tracking, moving stories of humanity, and will even have the opportunity to purchase the artworks that feature in the film right from their seats. Catered to both connoisseurs and new fans alike, SHIP presents an exciting new cultural experience and opportunity within the entertainment sector.

The film features novel cinematographic techniques, such as advanced volumetric photography to construct virtual spaces from images taken by 2D cameras. During the film production, the director used 150 to 400 cameras to film each scene to deliver the immersive experience as a vehicle for rich visual storytelling.

SHIP’s narrative builds on the speculative geological theory of Amasia – a coming together and merging of the continents into a single entity in the distant future, emphasizing the importance of seeking connection with others and meaningful cross-cultural dialogue in our increasingly fractured present. According to Mr. Naohiko KISHI, Chairman and Executive Producer of ATG， “In this film, the viewers become a crew member of a ship that transcends time and space. Set across Greece, Egypt, China and Japan, SHIP navigates the viewers through a history of beauty and conflict that humanity has repeatedly caused; where cultures flourished on each of the five continents separated from a single landmass 250 million years ago, conflicts followed.”

The global premiere of SHIP has been scheduled for late November 2022 in Singapore, and a worldwide public release is scheduled for early 2023 in cinemas and across streaming platforms.

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