Global Media Village (GMV) has assembled a team of highly trained and experienced entertainment and media executives whose goal is to widen the sphere of exposure for the vast, rich diversity of cultural and ethnic voices in television, film, and related media. The GMV venture with affilliates presents a vertically integrated offering that includes film development, production, foreign and domestic theatrical distribution. The joint venture is supplemented with Malaysian financing for films selected to receive North American theatrical release.
Raymond C. Reed, President and Chief Executive of Global Media Village, served as president of Akasua Holdings, Ltd. when it acquired Harvey Comics Entertainment in 1989. While at the helm of Akausa, he presided over the Harvey acquisition, the subsequent sale of a minority interest in Harvey to MCA [Universal]; and the formation of film production and distribution agreements with MCA [Universal] and Amblin Entertainment for Universal's feature film "Casper" as well as with Warner Borthers for its feature film "Richie Rich." He remained with Akausa through the initial public offering of Harvey Entertainment on NASDAQ in 1993.
Mr. Reed was founding principal of Raymond C. Reed & Associates, and provided private business and legal counsel for international entertainment and media companies. A Columbia University and Whittier Law School graduate with a UCLA M.B.A., he expanded the scope of his firm's work from targeting entertainment companies for acquisition and executive management, to television, film and media production and international distribution. He was Co-Producer of Disney's "Max Keeble's Big Move", from inception through its release in 2001; Producer of the yet to be released comedy "Cuttin Da Mustard" with Brandon Jackson ["Tropic Thunder"], Lil Zane and Sinbad; and Executive Producer on the post college "dramedy" "Truth Hall" which premiered on BET in 2010.
Internationally, he served as advisor to the principals of Orbit Satellite TV Network from inception through formation--long prior to its merger with Showtime [Orbit-Showtime]--and its related production and broadcast facilities in Northern Africa, Southern Europe and the Middle East; as well as for Silverbird Cinemas in West Africa; STV Networks India, US and UK; and with Barking Cow Distribution/SONY Home Entertainment on the North American release of Jackie Chan's "The Myth" in 2008; and the 2010 theatrical release of Jackie Chan's "Shinjuku Incident" as well as the BCMG March 7, 2014 theatrical release of the 3D animation film "War of the Worlds--Goliath".
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Yan Yan Zhang, International Business Development and Special Projects Advisor, is an international entrepreneur in business and is associated with Sotheby’s International. As the Founder, President and CEO of She’s USA, LLC, Yan Yan became known as a tough Beverly Hills business person and as an icon in the fashion and beauty industries. As a high fashion supermodel she has appeared on premier fashion runways in Europe - Paris, London, Milan and Rome, Asia and the United States. Born in Beijing, Ms. Zhang is fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese.
Ms. Zhang is an alumnus of Beijing University and the Beijing National Sports Academy where she received a degree in Sports Kinesiology with specialty in the High Jump, Heptathlon Track and Field events. During this time, Ms. Zhang competed as a world class athlete in the Heptathlon, participating in the prestigious Asian Games and is skilled in the art of Chinese Praying Mantis Kung Fu. She also earned a degree in Philosophy at Beijing University.
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Sridhar Sreekakula of our Barking Cow Media Group affiliate has over 28 years of international media experience in both American mainstream media and Asian and Bollywood entertainment industry. His business development, strategic alliances and hands-on creation of new theatrical and video distribution channels in North America, the UK and India, included the distribution of over 350 films which have generated revenue streams totaling nearly $120 million.
Mr. Sreekakula's expertise covers a wide range of critical areas: theatrical and video distribution, sales, co-productions, acquisitions, licensing and consumer and trade marketing at all levels. As president of UTV Communications (USA) from 2004-2006, he was responsible for launching and running the North American division, theatrically releasing 18 Bollywood feature films in North America on an unprecedented rate of up to 500 screens per film. Jackie Chan's award winning "Shinjuku Incident", completed a successful 2010 theatrical release in 37 screens in the top 13 Designated Market Areas (DMAs) of North America and was released to home video through a deal sstructured by him with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Most recently, the team has worked to establish a Malaysian presence in global distribution; providing transparent co-production financing opportunities in all media to the Malaysian eco-system of filmmakers. Their latest Malaysian/U.S. venture led to the March 2014 North American theatrical release of the 3D animation film "War of the Worlds--Goliath".
Raymond C. Reed, President and Chief Executive of Global Media Village, served as president of Akasua Holdings, Ltd. when it acquired Harvey Comics Entertainment in 1989. While at the helm of Akausa, he presided over the Harvey acquisition, the subsequent sale of a minority interest in Harvey to MCA [Universal]; and the formation of film production and distribution agreements with MCA [Universal] and Amblin Entertainment for Universal's feature film "Casper" as well as with Warner Borthers for its feature film "Richie Rich." He remained with Akausa through the initial public offering of Harvey Entertainment on NASDAQ in 1993.
Mr. Reed was founding principal of Raymond C. Reed & Associates, and provided private business and legal counsel for international entertainment and media companies. A Columbia University and Whittier Law School graduate with a UCLA M.B.A., he expanded the scope of his firm's work from targeting entertainment companies for acquisition and executive management, to television, film and media production and international distribution. He was Co-Producer of Disney's "Max Keeble's Big Move", from inception through its release in 2001; Producer of the yet to be released comedy "Cuttin Da Mustard" with Brandon Jackson ["Tropic Thunder"], Lil Zane and Sinbad; and Executive Producer on the post college "dramedy" "Truth Hall" which premiered on BET in 2010.
Internationally, he served as advisor to the principals of Orbit Satellite TV Network from inception through formation--long prior to its merger with Showtime [Orbit-Showtime]--and its related production and broadcast facilities in Northern Africa, Southern Europe and the Middle East; as well as for Silverbird Cinemas in West Africa; STV Networks India, US and UK; and with Barking Cow Distribution/SONY Home Entertainment on the North American release of Jackie Chan's "The Myth" in 2008; and the 2010 theatrical release of Jackie Chan's "Shinjuku Incident" as well as the BCMG March 7, 2014 theatrical release of the 3D animation film "War of the Worlds--Goliath".
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Yan Yan Zhang, International Business Development and Special Projects Advisor, is an international entrepreneur in business and is associated with Sotheby’s International. As the Founder, President and CEO of She’s USA, LLC, Yan Yan became known as a tough Beverly Hills business person and as an icon in the fashion and beauty industries. As a high fashion supermodel she has appeared on premier fashion runways in Europe - Paris, London, Milan and Rome, Asia and the United States. Born in Beijing, Ms. Zhang is fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese.
Ms. Zhang is an alumnus of Beijing University and the Beijing National Sports Academy where she received a degree in Sports Kinesiology with specialty in the High Jump, Heptathlon Track and Field events. During this time, Ms. Zhang competed as a world class athlete in the Heptathlon, participating in the prestigious Asian Games and is skilled in the art of Chinese Praying Mantis Kung Fu. She also earned a degree in Philosophy at Beijing University.
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Sridhar Sreekakula of our Barking Cow Media Group affiliate has over 28 years of international media experience in both American mainstream media and Asian and Bollywood entertainment industry. His business development, strategic alliances and hands-on creation of new theatrical and video distribution channels in North America, the UK and India, included the distribution of over 350 films which have generated revenue streams totaling nearly $120 million.
Mr. Sreekakula's expertise covers a wide range of critical areas: theatrical and video distribution, sales, co-productions, acquisitions, licensing and consumer and trade marketing at all levels. As president of UTV Communications (USA) from 2004-2006, he was responsible for launching and running the North American division, theatrically releasing 18 Bollywood feature films in North America on an unprecedented rate of up to 500 screens per film. Jackie Chan's award winning "Shinjuku Incident", completed a successful 2010 theatrical release in 37 screens in the top 13 Designated Market Areas (DMAs) of North America and was released to home video through a deal sstructured by him with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Most recently, the team has worked to establish a Malaysian presence in global distribution; providing transparent co-production financing opportunities in all media to the Malaysian eco-system of filmmakers. Their latest Malaysian/U.S. venture led to the March 2014 North American theatrical release of the 3D animation film "War of the Worlds--Goliath".
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