SINGAPORE - Media OutReach- 1^st July 2020 - Cityneon Holdings has announced that itssubsidiary, Victory Hill Exhibitions, has acquired multi-year licensing rightsfor the global touring exhibition based on James Cameron's blockbuster film AVATAR. Cityneon will work in closecollaboration with Disney Location-Based Experiences and James Cameron and JonLandau's Lightstorm Entertainment on this exciting venture.

With AVATAR set to release thefirst of four sequels next year, Cityneon looks forward to curating a uniquelyengaging experience for audiences to visit worldwide. The innovativestate-of-the-art touring exhibition will feature numerous interactive,multi-sensory segments where guests can explore the fascinating wonders ofPandora, the distant moon which is the setting for the films.

Ron Tan, Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Cityneon,said: "We are honoured to work with Disney and Lightstorm Entertainment. All ofus share the same vision of bringing these experiences alive with artistry andinventiveness. We are thrilled to be part of this collaboration. There's a lotof anticipation for the film's first sequel, and we're excited to be part ofthe global effort to complement the film's release with a truly immersiveexperience for fans in various markets."

Lightstorm Entertainment's President of Franchise Development, KathyFranklin, added: "Our powerful new relationship with Cityneon for this globaltouring exhibition will play a key role in our continuing expansion of thereach and impact of the AVATAR franchisearound the world."

Released in 2009, James Cameron's AVATAR was thehighest-grossing film in motion picture history with a box office gross ofnearly $2.8 billion, a record held for ten years.  Captivating audiencesacross the globe with its otherworldly visuals and groundbreaking specialeffects, the film quickly became a worldwide phenomenon. AVATAR is set to be followed by four sequels, with the first sequelscheduled for release in December 2021. 

Victory Hill Exhibitions

Victory Hill Exhibitions is a subsidiary of Cityneon Holdings and is anexhibition production company which strives to create interactive exhibits thatattract visitors and have educational value. With 25 years of experience andcooperation with pioneers in technology from around the world, Victory Hill isable to create astounding interactive experiences, and can adapt based on ourclients' needs to satisfy each and every unique need.

Cityneon Holding

With its global reach and international partnerships, Cityneon has thecapability to serve its clients anywhere in the world. Cityneon was listed onthe Mainboard of the Singapore Stock Exchange since 2005, and was privatized onFebruary 2019 by West Knighton Limited, a company wholly owned by Cityneon'sExecutive Chairman and Group CEO, Ron Tan, together with Hong Kong veteranentrepreneur and investor, Johnson Ko Chun Shun. Johnson is a capital marketsveteran and has held controlling interests and directorships in many listedcompanies.  In May 2019, Cityneon welcomed CITIC Capital as a newshareholder, who holds approximately 10% shares in Cityneon. CITIC Capital ispart of CITIC Group, one of China's largest conglomerates, and has over US$29bof assets under its management across 100 funds and investment productsglobally. Other institutional shareholders of the Group include EDBI - aSingapore government-linked global investor, and Pavilion Capital - aSingapore-based investment institution which focuses on private equityinvestments, that made strategic investments in August and October 2019respectively, to support the Group's further expansion globally. For moreinformation, please visit www.cityneongroup.com.

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