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Focus Group Holdings Limited ("Focus Group"; ), is a company formed by Andy Lau Tak-Wah, a popular Hong Kong actor and singer. It is managed by a professional and experienced team. Focus Group is essentially engaged in the films business and artiste management business. The company was originally named Teamwork Motion Pictures Ltd. (Chinese: 天幕製作有限公司). Because of disagreement and subsequent legal proceedings between Andy Lau and another joint owner of the company. After the settlement of the disputes, Andy renamed the company to the current name in 2004 in order to give it a fresh start.〔(Ming Pao Weekly - end of teamwork to start afresh )〕 The notable films produced by the company when it was named ''Team Work'' was the critically acclaimed features ''Made in Hong Kong'' in 1997 and ''The Longest Summer'' in 1998, both films were directed by Fruit Chan.〔( andy at lovehkfilm.com )〕 Focus Films will be producing a remake of the classic 1967 action film ''Story of a Discharged Prisoner,'' (the film which was later remade into John Woo's ''A Better Tomorrow'') at estimated cost is US$5 million. Andy Lau will star in the film which will be directed by Stephen Fung.〔(Remake of HK classic action movie 2006-05-15 )〕 In December 2006, executives Daniel Yu and Lorna Tee left their positions at Focus Films.〔(Variety.com Mon., Jan. 1, 2007, 2:56pm PT - Yu, Tee out of Focus - Executives leave Lau's production company )〕 == Scope of Operations == Focus Group acts as a holding company for a number of companies specializing in different areas. The major companies under the control and ownership of Focus Group are: * Focus Film Limited - It deals with the production and distribution of films. * Topman Global Limited - It is involved with artiste management. * Topman Holdings Limited - It is formed to hold the intellectual property rights of Focus Group and is also involved with the management various of the group's companies websites. * Andy World Club Limited - It is involved with the organization of functions and activities for the fans of Andy Lau. * Focus Music Limited - The company, formerly known as Ever Song Limited, is involved with the production of song and music albums. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Focus Group Holdings Limited」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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