Partnership with Hollywood Studio Stars Collective Transforms and Revolutionizes Collectibles Landscape
February 21, 2024 – Mokeng (MOK), the pinnacle platform for high-end toys and collectible statues, which leads the collectible market in China, has expanded into North America through a strategic partnership with Hollywood Entertainment studio Stars Collective and Hana Investment, and today launched the much anticipated MOK app on Google Play (MOK) and the App Store (MOK Collectibles).
Specializing in creating and producing premium statues inspired by popular anime, comic book, and Hollywood IPs, MOK offers a unique and immersive shopping experience.
In collaboration with Stars Collective, MOK is revolutionizing the world of collectible statues and high-end toys. With its unrivaled platform, MOK offers enthusiasts a comprehensive and immersive experience while embracing novel concepts such as pre-orders, blind boxes, AI integration, and interactive 3D showcases. As MOK expands its presence globally, collectors worldwide can indulge their passion for exclusive and sought-after collectibles, making MOK the ultimate destination for discerning collectors.
MOK has introduced innovative features and consumer experience tools that lead the industry. These include the “official transfer” transaction model, allowing customers to place orders with a deposit before the product is shipped. This feature ensures that enthusiasts can secure their desired collectibles and eliminates the fear of missing out on limited edition releases.
Meanwhile, an engaging blind box concept presents collectors with surprise treasures, encouraging a dynamic community where participants have the freedom to exchange or trade their blind box prizes with fellow enthusiasts, fostering a vibrant and interactive community.
MOK embraces the latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology to enhance user experience. With AI-powered recommendations, personalized content, and smart search capabilities, customers can easily navigate the vast catalog of collectibles to find their next prized possession.
Exclusive 3D statue showcases offer an interactive visual exploration of each collectible, highlighting meticulous craftsmanship and artistry.
MOK’s strategic partnership with Stars Collective and Hana Investment is designed to expand its influence. As part of a three-year plan with Stars Collective and Hana Investment, MOK will extend the reach of movie IPs into the realms of games, derivatives and toys, globally.
MOK is collaborating on exclusive collectible releases tied to Stars Collective’s upcoming movie slate, which features franchises like the “Genius Crime” franchise, the “Kung Fu” universe, and a new horror franchise featuring female ghost stories inspired by Asian folklore and legends.
MOK believes in the power of visual representation and brings collectibles to life through interactive 3D statue showcases. This feature allows customers to examine every exquisite detail, appreciating the craftsmanship and artistry of each piece before making a purchase decision.
About Stars Collective
Founded in 2020 by Peter Luo, Stars Collective is a dynamic initiative committed to diversity, innovation, and empowerment and to pushing the boundaries of storytelling through the integration of breakthrough technologies. The company exists to promote the next generation of diverse voices and creative storytellers.
Through Stars Collective, filmmakers and artists are afforded the opportunity to develop content with the guidance of industry luminaries such as directors Sam Raimi, John M. Chu and Alan Taylor, actor Xiaoming Huang, and producers Donna Gigliotti, Gianni Nunnari, Chris Lee, Sanping Han, Paula Wagner, Patrick Wachsberger, Eric Heumann, Liming Ke, Rob Minkoff and Anthony McCarren.
By combining the art of filmmaking with the power of emerging technologies, Stars Collective seeks to captivate audiences with immersive and transformative storytelling experiences. Leading the revolution is its flagship incubator program, which currently supports over 200 emerging filmmakers and artists from diverse backgrounds, connecting them to industry-leading mentors and unparalleled resources to maximize their artistic potential.
At the inaugural Stars Summit in Los Angeles, Stars Collective, Hana Investment (China) and Starlight Media confirmed their partnership on the first projects emanating from the ambitious Stars-Hana $300 million fund established to invest in a number of verticals including film & TV, comics, games, collectibles, consumer goods, artificial intelligence and advanced entertainment technologies.
The three companies recently revealed the first details of the slate which will include new film franchises as well as video games adapted from major movies from some of the industries top filmmakers like James Wan, Sam Raimi and Roy Lee, creating an extended and expansive IP universe.
The Stars-Hana fund is partnering with leading game companies including Tencent and Tencent-owned DreamSky Technology, as well as HYJZ, Forevernine, and other globally renowned gaming companies with hundreds of millions of users, to concurrently develop a series of video games. This ambitious slate includes adaptations of upcoming films and IP that include “The Garfield Movie”; “Every House is Haunted” from Sam Raimi and Roy Lee; “The Burden” from James Wan and Sam Raimi; “Hunting Season” from James Wan and Don Murphy; James Wan’s “The Call of Cthulhu,” “Mass Extinction” and “GMO”; “The Goxfather” with Jon Chu; and “Memory Lost in Space,” based on the bestsellers by Tong Hua.
Stars Collective is a producer on all of the aforementioned films with the exception of “Garfield.” Stars Collective holds a 25-year exclusive picture-related merchandising license in the Greater China region for “The Garfield Movie” encompassing all categories except theme park and stage rights.
Stars Collective and Hana Management are also tapping into their fund to concurrently develop three new original film franchises under Stars Collective, all of which will be gamified. These are the “Genius Crime” franchise, a “Kung Fu” universe, and a new horror franchise featuring female ghost stories inspired by Asian folklore and legends. Popular Thai actress Kitty Chicha stars in the first installment of the folklore franchise.
Overall, the goal of Stars Collective, Hana Investment and Starlight Media is to establish global franchises encompassing movies, games, and merchandising, providing consumers with more engaging and accessible high-quality products.
