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The Star
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Ejen Ali 2 continues its amazing run as producers now hoping for mission accomplished with an impressive RM65mil haul
Hit animated movie "Ejen Ali The Movie 2" (EATM2) is still doing well with local cinemagoers and producers are now hoping to reach the mission possible of seeing a total haul of RM65 million, itself that will be an amazing benchmark for animated movies. Producers of the movie, Primeworks Studios, have called the Malaysian fans of the movies, whom they have nicknames 'Agents', to continue supporting the movie, which has already hit the magic number of RM55.1 million this week, the highest ever collection for an animated movie in Malaysia. "Agents, time is running out. We are in a mission now. We are hoping for a never before seen collection for an animated movie and we hope our agents will see us through in reaching the target," said Pinework Studios in a statement. The media release also pointed out that the biggest number of fans for the movie are from Selangor, Federal Territories (KL and Putrajaya), Johor, Perak and Kedah . "We are counting on our Agents the deliver and ensure further success of this movie. We thank the fans for the immense support and we have they continue supporting us. "Let's create another big success for local animated films. The producers also promise to up the tempo and raise the bar in our future ventures. Again, we thank all agents (fans) for their fantastic support," said Pinework Studios. Even more impressive, EATM2 has now surpassed the grossing of blockbuster films from Hollywood and Asia over the past two months. This is a clear testament to the confidence and extraordinary support of Malaysian audiences for animated films that are based on local identity and spirit. 'This success does not belong to WAU Animation alone but to all the agents who believed in and stood by us from the beginning," said Usamah Zaid Yasin, director of the EATM2 film. "I truly appreciate the dedication of the entire WAU Animation team who have poured their energy and creativity into making this film a success. "Thank you also to our production partner, Primeworks Studios, who have given their full commitment in promoting this film, and have always come up with fresh and bold new ideas to ensure that EATM2 continues to be the audience's choice. "And of course, the highest appreciation goes to the fans who have been our backbone and main source of inspiration since day one.' From an animated series on television to the silver screen, Ejen Ali has grown into a mature and influential franchise. This second film not only strengthens the brand, but also reflects the evolution of local animated storytelling that is bolder, more dimensional and touches the hearts of various audiences. The first two seasons of the series were followed by 'Ejen Ali The Movie' in November 2019, which grossed an impressive RM30 million (US$8 million) in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and Indonesia, making it one of the highest-grossing animated films in Malaysia to date. The latest installment, 'Ejen Ali Season 3', also holds the title of being the first Malaysian animated intellectual property to be co-produced with Disney+ Hotstar South-East Asia, and the series was launched exclusively on the streaming service in June 2022. For the record, EATM2 is still showing in cinemas nationwide.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Syafiq Yusof: There's no No.1 or 2, we're both up there
KUALA LUMPUR: Blood Brothers: Bara Naga director Syafiq Yusof has no problem if his blockbuster movie gets "dethroned" by animated science-fiction adventure Ejen Ali The Movie 2, which has collected RM55.1 million at the box office. In a news report yesterday, Syafiq said that he was "okay" with Ejen Ali The Movie 2 overtaking Blood Brothers in terms of ticket sales. "I'd welcome this. It's a sign that local films are doing really good," he said. "There's no Number 1 or 2 when it comes to movies, what is important is that we're both up there." Syafiq, the son of filmmaker Datuk Yusof Haslam and younger brother of actor and director Syamsul Yusof, said that it was always good to see all local movies do well at the box office, as this proved to all viewers that local movies were world class. Syamsul's Mat Kilau which was screened in 2022 is the country's top selling movie with RM97.4 million box office sales.
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Harley Owners Group KL treats 50 orphans to 'Ejen Ali The Movie 2'
KUALA LUMPUR: The Harley Owners Group Kuala Lumpur Route 77 (HOGKL) recently treated 50 orphans from Pusat Jagaan Kasih Murni to a special screening of the cinematic blockbuster, Ejen Ali The Movie 2. A convoy of 10 Harley-Davidson bikers from HOGKL travelled from HDKL Route 77 in Jalan Ampang to GSC Mid Valley Megamall. HOGKL president, Mohamad Wira, said in a news report yesterday that their programme was a corporate social responsibility initiative aimed at bringing joy to less fortunate children. "We may look rough and tough, but we are a caring team of bikers!" he said. "And we love great Malaysian movies, including world-class animated films." He added that Ejen Ali was a film for both adults and children. Ejen Ali The Movie 2, a collaboration between WAU Animation and Primeworks Studios, recently achieved a collection of RM55.1 million, making it the highest-grossing animated film of all time in Malaysian cinemas.
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: 'Ejen Ali The Movie 2' Malaysia's highest-grossing animated film of all time
KUALA LUMPUR: Popular animated film Ejen Ali The Movie 2 (EATM2) has continued its historic run, achieving a collection of RM55.1 million, making it the highest-grossing animated film of all time in Malaysian cinemas. In a press statement released yesterday, the movie, a collaboration between WAU Animation and Primeworks Studios, not only surpassed all local and international animated films but also outperformed several Hollywood and Asian blockbusters screened over the past two months. "It's a testament to the audience's confidence and extraordinary support for animated scripts based on local identity and spirit," said the film's director, Usamah Zaid Yasin. He added: "This success is the result of the hard work of the creative team and the strong support from the animation's loyal fans since day one. This isn't just WAU Animation's success; it belongs to all the agents who believe in and stand with us." "I truly appreciate the dedication of the WAU Animation team, who worked tirelessly, and Primeworks Studios, who were committed to promoting this film with fresh and bold ideas, ensuring it remains the audience's choice. "Of course, the highest appreciation goes to the fans who have been the backbone and main source of inspiration since day one," he said.
The Star
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Super-hit movie Ejen Ali 2 achieves the highest box office income for local and international animated films in Malaysia
With a gross of RM55.1 million, Ejen Ali The Movie 2 (EATM2) has now officially been crowned as the highest grossing animated film in the history of Malaysian cinema, surpassing all local and international animated works that have ever been screened. Even more impressive, EATM2 has now surpassed the grossing of blockbuster films from Hollywood and Asia over the past two months. This is a clear testament to the confidence and extraordinary support of Malaysian audiences for animated films that are based on local identity and spirit. 'This success does not belong to WAU Animation alone but to all the agents who believed in and stood by us from the beginning. "I truly appreciate the dedication of the entire WAU Animation team who have poured their energy and creativity into making this film a success. "Thank you also to our production partner, Primeworks Studios, who have given their full commitment in promoting this film, and have always come up with fresh and bold new ideas to ensure that EATM2 continues to be the audience's choice. "And of course, the highest appreciation goes to the fans who have been our backbone and main source of inspiration since day one,' said Usamah Zaid Yasin, director of the EATM2 film. On the other hand, Nini Yusof, Chief Executive Officer, Media Prima Television Network and Primeworks Studios, paid tribute to all those who worked on the project and said every one individual involved in the project deserve a pat on their back. 'This achievement is the result of our shared cooperation, trust and passion. We hope that the audience will continue to support EATM2 and help us reach our next collection target of RM60 million. "Only with your strong support can we realize our dream of producing the next Ejen Ali script, for the development of the local creative industry that will make Malaysia proud,' said Nini. From an animated series on television to the silver screen, Ejen Ali has grown into a mature and influential franchise. This second film not only strengthens the brand, but also reflects the evolution of local animated storytelling that is bolder, more dimensional and touches the hearts of various audiences. For the record, the film is still showing in cinemas nationwide. About Ejen Ali the Movie 2 Set in the futuristic city of Cyberaya, 'Ejen Ali the Movie 2' follows a young boy who is accidentally recruited as a secret agent by the Meta Advance Tactical Agency (MATA) intelligence agency. Ejen Ali is eager to prove himself in Project Satria, MATA's latest Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted armored suit. As Ali struggles with his new responsibility to master Satria, he must accept MATA's decision to give his friend (and rival) Alicia the next holder of the supercomputer device, IRIS. Meanwhile, the hacker Neonimus resurfaces to wreak havoc on MATA, signaling a larger conspiracy in Cyberaya. Since its premiere on Malaysian television channel TV3 in 2016, 'Ejen Ali' has been broadcast and streamed in over 65 countries across South-East Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, the Indian subcontinent, and North America. The first two seasons of the series were followed by 'Ejen Ali The Movie' in November 2019, which grossed an impressive RM30 million (USD8 million) in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and Indonesia, making it one of the highest-grossing animated films in Malaysia to date. The latest installment, 'Ejen Ali Season 3', also holds the title of being the first Malaysian animated intellectual property to be co-produced with Disney+ Hotstar South-East Asia, and will first launch exclusively on the streaming service in June 2022.
