Hong Kong media mogul Run Run Shaw dies
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 8 January 2014
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Sir Run Run Shaw, a pivotal figure in the Hong Kong media landscape, died peacefully at 106. He was instrumental in popularizing kung fu films globally and shaping local television.Summary
Hong Kong media mogul Sir Run Run Shaw, who created an empire in Asia spanning movies to television, died on Tuesday at the age of 106, his company said.
Shaw died peacefully at his home in Hong Kong, surrounded by his family, his company, Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), said in a statement.
One of Hong Kong cinema's defining figures, Shaw popularized Chinese kung fu films in the West and helped turn the former British colony into a "Hollywood East" over an 80-year career.
He set up Hong Kong's biggest free-to-air television operator, TVB, in 1967 and served as its executive chairman until 2011, helping to shape the city's media culture.
"Thanks to his wise leadership, TVB has its status today after 46 years," said TVB Executive Chairman Norman Leung. - Reuters
Key Points
- Sir Run Run Shaw died at the age of 106 at his Hong Kong home.
- He founded Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) in 1967.
- Shaw played a key role in promoting Chinese cinema and kung fu films internationally.
- He served as executive chairman of TVB until 2011.
- Shaw's leadership significantly influenced Hong Kong's media culture.
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