AUCKLAND, New Zealand,
Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- VeVe,
the largest mobile-first digital collectibles platform, has
partnered with Medialink Animation International Limited, the
wholly owned subsidiary of Medialink Group Limited (Stock Code
2230.hk) (together, "Medialink Group") and the leading dynamic
market mover of media content distribution and brand licensing in
Asia, to launch The Little
Prince Digital Collectibles. Medialink Group is working as
The Little Prince's agent in this collaboration.
The Little Prince, one of the best-selling books ever
published, brings imagery from the beloved novella to the world of
digital collecting. Fans of the book will have a unique opportunity
to own digital collectibles based on this timeless classic, with
details on the initial drop coming soon.
Passed down from parents to children for more than 75 years, the
worldwide phenomenon The Little Prince is a philosophical
tale of a grown-up meeting his inner child, a young prince. The
story follows the young prince as he visits various planets, making
observations about life and human nature. The first drop from The
Little Prince series on Veve will bring the novella to life in a
whole new way with this collection of NFTs.
"We are very humbled to work with one of the most revered novels
of all-time," said David Yu, CEO of
the VeVe platform. "The Little Prince has resonated among
countless generations and we're excited to offer collectors a new,
unique way to engage with the storied tale and own digital
collectibles that celebrate its legacy."
"We are proud to have The Little Prince represented in the
NFT phenomenon. The Little Prince phenomenon knows no boundaries:
all generations, all continents are touched by this work of art. We
are grateful for this opportunity to enter a new realm of
possibilities." Said Mr. Olivier d'Agay, head of the Saint Exupéry
Estate.
"Medialink sees this partnership as the next evolution in the
collectible industry. The Little Prince NFT gives consumers a
brand-new experience when they own this innovative piece of digital
asset." said Ms Noletta Chiu, Managing Director of Medialink
Animation International Limited.
Through the VeVe platform, fans can showcase their digital
collections in the app's virtual showroom as epic 3D dioramas, as
well as virtually visit, comment on and like showrooms from other
collectors. VeVe also offers an augmented reality (AR) photo mode
that allows collectors to interact with every digital collectible
in 3D, as well as share their collectibles through VeVe's in-app
social feed or on external social platforms. In addition, VeVe uses
Ethereum's layer 2 scaling protocol, Immutable X, providing 99.9%
reduction in environmental footprint.
Additional details on The Little Prince digital
collectibles, including drop date, will be announced in the coming
weeks.
To learn more about the VeVe app, please visit the official
website here.
About VeVe:
Founded in 2018, VeVe was created by
collectors, for collectors to bring premium licensed NFT digital
collectibles to the mass market. With over 350,000 active users and
600,000 NFTs sold, VeVe is the largest mobile-first digital
collectibles platform and one of the top grossing Entertainment
Apps in the Google Play and Apple stores.
Utilizing both blockchain and augmented reality technologies,
VeVe offers premium licensed collectibles from leading brands
including DC Comics and Warner Bros, Cartoon Network, tokidoki,
Ghostbusters, Back to the Future and more. For the first time,
these brands can provide customization to collectibles after their
initial sale, creating endless revenue possibilities for products
both new and previously offered. In addition, VeVe's 3D augmented
reality photo mode allows collectors to interact with every digital
collectible, as well as share their collectibles through VeVe's
in-app social feed, or on external social platforms including
Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and more.
In March 2021, VeVe committed to
100% carbon neutral NFTs and provided $7+ million in grants to
environmental nonprofits to raise money for causes through NFT
promotions. In addition, VeVe uses Ethereum's layer 2 scaling
protocol, Immutable X, which provides instant trade confirmation,
scalability (over 9,000 trades per second), zero gas fees, and a
99.9% reduction in environmental footprint.
The VeVe Digital Collectible app is available on both iOS and
Android.
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About The Little Prince:
The Little
Prince is a beloved tale that both children and adults can
enjoy. After being stranded in a desert after a crash, a pilot
comes in contact with The Little Prince who recounts his journey
from planet to planet in his search for what is most important in
life. Published in 1943 and written by Antoine de Saint Exupéry,
the book has sold over 200 million copies worldwide and over 480
official translations.
About Medialink Group Limited
Medialink Group Limited
(2230.hk) is a leading dynamic market mover of media content
distribution and brand licensing headquartered in Hong Kong with presence in China, Japan
and Southeast Asia with its own
Ani-One® anime platform in the region and over 1.76 million
subscribers and more than 200 million views on its YouTube channel;
edutainment VOD Ani-Kids® channel and e-commerce platform
Ani-Mall®. Medialink Group has been engaging in the business of
media content distribution for over 26 years, and also operates the
brand licensing business.
Under the media content distribution business, Medialink Group
invests and cooperates closely with media content licensors through
entering content production and distribution arrangements and
distributes media content relating to animation series, variety
shows, drama series and animated and live-action feature films.
Under the brand licensing business, the Group is involved in the
licensing of various rights in relation to brands owned by brand
licensors including 'merchandising right' for the use in toys,
apparels and footwear, health and beauty products, food and
beverage; 'location-based entertainment rights' for events, theme
parks, shopping malls, cafes and restaurants; and 'promotion
rights' in the Asia Pacific
region.
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