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Source: WME IMG China

Former Le Vision Pictures executive Ronan Wong has joined Endeavor China (formerly WME IMG China) as vice president, film and TV, based in Beijing.

In his new role, Wong will be helping the agency ramp up its involvement in developing, investing in and distributing Chinese-language film and TV content, including sales to China’s digital platforms. He will work with Rick Yan, who joined the agency in Beijing at the end of 2016.

Wong was previously general manager, international co-production and distribution at Beijing-based Le Vision Pictures. He also had stints at Beijing Galloping Horse and Hong Kong’s Mega-Vision Pictures.

Headed by Michael Ma, Endeavor China is active across sports and entertainment and has investors including Tencent and Sequoia Capital.

Separately, WME IMG has a Beijing-based joint venture with Australia’s Village Roadshow and China’s Perfect World, Perfect Village Entertainment.

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