Corporate Bits | ‘Now you see me 2’ screening at the Venetian

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An exclusive screening of the action thriller film “Now You See Me 2” from Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment label was held at The Venetian early this month.
According to a Sands China’s press release, bringing Hollywood mega productions and its stars to the city is just one of many ways to further promote the city as an international tourist destination, as well as generating global awareness of Macau.
As the first place in Asia to screen the movie, the territory was the “ideal choice” since many of the scenes in the movie were shot on location in and around Macau.
The statement added that audiences would recognize the iconic neon-sign of Sands Macao, as well as the Great Hall of The Venetian which was also featured with its iconic curved escalators in the sequel of the action movie.
The star-studded “Now You See Me 2” is the sequel to “Now You See Me” which earned over USD350 million in the box office worldwide when it was first released.

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MGM raises mop230,000 for orbis Macau

To help Orbis Macau in preventing avoidable and treatable blindness in visually impaired children, MGM raised MOP230,000 this year, topping the chart as the highest fund-raising corporate donor for the Orbis Raffle Campaign.
MGM said in a statement that the Golden Lion Team members participated in the “Orbis Raffle 2016” sale campaign between April 11 and 15, and showed an overwhelming response within a short period of time, to support Orbis’ sight-saving work in developing nations.
The resort has been a supporter of community and philanthropy initiatives, including a long-term collaboration with Orbis Macau in support of its sight-saving work. Since 2009, MGM has participated in the annual Orbis Raffle Campaign and co-organized a number of innovative fundraising programs. More than MOP2.1 million in cash and in-kind donations have been raised for Orbis Macau over the years.