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Mega Matrix Inc. Signs MOU with 9Yards Cinema Production to Establish A $100m Investment Fund for Global Short Drama and Pan-Entertainment Sector

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Mega Matrix Inc. Signs MOU with 9Yards Cinema Production to Establish A $100m Investment Fund for Global Short Drama and Pan-Entertainment Sector
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Mega Matrix Inc. Signs MOU with 9Yards Cinema Production to Establish A $100m Investment Fund for Global Short Drama and Pan-Entertainment Sector

2024-11-21 19:00 Last Updated At:19:15

SINGAPORE and ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mega Matrix Inc. (NYSE American: MPU) today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding ("MOU") with 9Yards Cinema Production ("9Yards Cinema Production"), a subsidiary of 9Yards Communications ("9Yards"), a fully integrated marketing and media agency headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to jointly establish an investment fund focused on the development of global short drama and pan-entertainment sector.

9Yards, part of NG9 Holding, is a 150-member agency and creative powerhouse, headquartered in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, and home to some of the world's best creative talents in the fields of advertising, public relations, digital, events, and multimedia production. NG9 Holding is a diversified holding company with interests across multiple industry sectors, including tourism and hospitality, energy, real estate, AI, aviation, alternative investments, technology, and healthcare.

The MOU provides for a joint-venture for the purpose of establishing a USD100 million investment fund that aims to support acquisitions, capture global investment opportunities, and promote the development of the pan-entertainment sector, including short dramas production and distribution network worldwide.

The proposed joint venture will establish a wholly owned company to serve as the general partner to manage the investment fund, overseeing the execution and production of the fund's investments, and ensuring the successful implementation and progress of the partnership.

"The signing of this MOU with 9Yards Cinema Productions is a significant milestone in our mission to expand globally and tap into the immense potential and talent in new global markets. Together, we aim to fuel the growth of the short drama and pan-entertainment sector, creating impactful content that resonates with audiences worldwide," said Yucheng Hu, CEO of Mega Matrix Inc.

Commenting on today's announcement, Group CEO of 9Yards, Hussam Almulhem, said: "This partnership with Mega Matrix Inc. represents a bold and transformative step for the MENA region's entertainment industry, and is in line with the wider economic diversification efforts of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. By combining our local expertise and creative excellence with Mega Matrix's innovative vision, this US$100 million investment fund will pave the way for a new era of cinematic storytelling and pan-entertainment, both in the region and globally."

This strategic collaboration between MPU and 9Yards marks a joint commitment to exploring new business opportunities and driving innovation and growth within the region's burgeoning cinematic and film production sector. The joint venture will provide MPU with significant market insights and business growth potential, while enhancing its influence and competitiveness as well as representing a key step in its global expansion strategy.

About Mega Matrix Inc.: Mega Matrix Inc. (NYSE American: MPU) is a holding company and operates FlexTV, a short-video streaming platform and producer of short dramas, through its subsidiary, Yuder Pte, Ltd. Mega Matrix Inc. is a Cayman Island corporation headquartered in Singapore. For more information, please contact info@megamatrix.io or visit: http://www.megamatrix.io.

About 9Yards Cinema Production: 9Yards Cinema Production is a subsidiary of 9Yards Communications, a fully integrated media and marketing agency headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Established in 2017, the agency has rapidly grown into a creative powerhouse, offering a wide array of services designed to elevate brands and foster meaningful connections with their audiences with a focus on multimedia production. For more information, please visit: https://9yardscomms.com.

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These forward-looking statements are not guarantees for future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company's control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.

Important factors, among others, are: the ability to manage growth; ability to identify and integrate future acquisitions; ability to grow and expand our FlexTV business; ability to execute the strategic cooperation with TopReels, ability to obtain additional financing in the future to fund capital expenditures; ability to establish the investment fund with 9Yards Communications under the memorandum of understanding; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions; costs or other factors adversely affecting the Company's profitability; litigation involving patents, intellectual property, and other matters; potential changes in the legislative and regulatory environment; a pandemic or epidemic; the possibility that the Company may not succeed in developing its new lines of businesses due to, among other things, changes in the business environment, competition, changes in regulation, or other economic and policy factors; and the possibility that the Company's new lines of business may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors.

The forward-looking statements in this press release and the Company's future results of operations are subject to additional risks and uncertainties set forth under the "Risk Factors" in documents filed by the Company's predecessor, Mega Matrix Corp., with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's latest annual report on Form 10-K, as amended, and are based on information available to the Company on the date hereof.

In addition, such risks and uncertainties include the Company's inability to predict or control bankruptcy proceedings and the uncertainties surrounding the ability to generate cash proceeds through the sale or other monetization of the Company's assets. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

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Mega Matrix Inc. Signs MOU with 9Yards Cinema Production to Establish A $100m Investment Fund for Global Short Drama and Pan-Entertainment Sector

Mega Matrix Inc. Signs MOU with 9Yards Cinema Production to Establish A $100m Investment Fund for Global Short Drama and Pan-Entertainment Sector

BANGKOK, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and 25 Thai exhibitors from Bangkok and Phuket joined IBTM 2024 in Barcelona during 19-21 November. In selling Thailand as a destination, TCEB highlighted a series of new development ranging from enhanced convenience of access, new venues, sustainability, low carbon MICE routes and meaningful incentive experience, all elevating events held in Thailand to the next level.

In meeting the press, Mr. Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, TCEB President put into spotlight on new development for ease of access - the operation of the third runway at Suvarnabhumi Airport that increases flight handling capacity, use of biometric system in processing passengers at airport, visa-free policy for travelers from 93 countries and territories and fast-track immigration for MICE groups at both airports of Bangkok.

He also showcased a new high-end venue and mega-size attraction, such as a new version of Dusit Thani Hotel and One Bangkok, the latter featuring 190,000 sqm of retail space, 5 planned luxury hotels and event space of 6,000 seating capacity. On sustainability, he pointed to the success of TCEB and ICCA in developing Bangkok Protocol for Sustainable Gastronomy based on real practice of food management during ICCA Congress 2023 in Bangkok. The protocol serves as a guideline for sustainable food management for future ICCA events and events in Thailand.

To enhance choices of sustainability, TCEB President highlighted Carbon Neutral Tourism (CNT) Initiative, which TCEB took part in developing with other 8 organisations of both public and private sector. The aim is to present low carbon travel experiences in Thailand for overseas travelers.

In this connection, Ms. Supanich Thiansing, Director of Meetings and Incentives (MI) Department of TCEB, cited options of low carbon MICE routes developed by Thai Ecotourism and Adventure Travel Association (TEATA) under CNT initiative. Some routes are on offer for MICE travelers in such MICE Cities as Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket. Low carbon routes are mostly ecology-related and local way of life activities.

In addition, Ms. Supanich presented a new idea of "Mindful MI Experience" and related activities to the European market. It includes Eco-Inspiration that can be created by low carbon MICE routes, Local Immersion by visiting and learning local way of life and gastronomical routes, and City Exploration by holding activities and events in two cities in the same trip to gain more new and different experiences.

TCEB also offers 3 activities at Thailand Pavilion for buyers and visitors to get a glimpse of Thailand – "Time for Tea from Thailand" "Where am I in Thailand?" and "THAI NUMBER BINGO".

"I am confident that a series of new development in Thailand will deliver higher return on experience for overseas MICE travelers. We are aware of the evolving needs and requirements of business travel amidst the challenging economic landscape. For this reason, we are always working in partnership with stakeholders in crafting new and high-value choices for planners and travelers", concluded Mr. Chiruit.

For more information, contact TCEB at: pr@tceb.or.th 

Thailand MICE – Meet the Magic

About TCEB

A LEADING AGENCY AT THE FOREFRONT OF THAILAND'S MICE INDUSTRY

Established in 2004, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB – the government agency under the supervision of the Prime Minister – has been assigned a role to promote, support and develop business events industry – corporate meetings, incentive trips, conventions, exhibitions, mega events and world festivals. Serving as a strategic partner, TCEB helps deliver creative ideas and solutions to bring success and fulfill the requirements of business events. The overarching goal is to drive Thailand to become a global MICE and mega events destination that can drive the country's strategic industries and national economy.

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