| Type | Private Limited |
|---|---|
| Founded | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (1992) |
| Headquarters |
KRU Studios, Persiaran Cyber Point Selatan, Cyber 8, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia "Headquarters" |
| Key people | Norman Abdul Halim, Executive President Yusry Abdul Halim, Chief Creative Officer Edry Abdul Halim, Chief Technical Officer, Dr Shireen M Hashim, Group Chief Operating Officer & Chief Executive Officer - International Halina Abdul Halim, Group Chief Finance Officer Johan Lucas, VP - Creative Amaludin Syukri Suhaimi Nasution, VP - Studios & Facilities |
| Website | www.krustudios.com |
KRU Studios (“KRU”) is one of the media and entertainment companies in Malaysia. Founded in 1992, KRU has since diversified, and now provides a range of services related to the media and entertainment industry, specializing in both production and distribution capabilities.
With offices and representatives in Malaysia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore and the United States.
KRU Studios’ new 15-acre (61,000 m2) production and post production facilities, which also includes backlots, was opened in July 2010.
KRU Studios has produced a number of Malay language feature films such as Cicak-Man, Duyung, Cicakman 2 - Planet Hitam, Jin Notti, My Spy, Magika, Karak. In June 2008, the company funded and co-produced an English language Hollywood film, entitled "Deadline" featuring the late Brittany Murphy[1] for global distribution.[2]
In March 2011, KRU Studios released its action adventure feature film entitled "Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa". This film, internationally known as "The Malay Chronicles: Bloodlines", is currently licensed to more than 70 countries... making it the most widely sold Malaysian film globally.