IM Global's Anthem division will handle international sales, excluding China, on all Huayi's upcoming Chinese-language productions.

Huayi Bros has confirmed its output deal with IM Global, which is presenting an initial slate in Cannes that includes the kidnap drama Abducted starring starring Andy Lau [pictured] and Jing Boran.

IM Global's Anthem division will handle international sales excluding China on all Huayi's upcoming Chinese-language productions.

The roster includes rom-com Women Who Flirt starring Huang Xiaoming and Zhou Xun; Love On The Cloud starring Angelababy and Chen He; and true story A Tale Of Three Cities, based on the life of Jackie Chan's parents and starring Tang Wei and Sean Ching-Wan Lau.

"Since we opened our Beijing office last year, gaining a high profile foothold in the international sales of major Chinese films has been a priority for us and we couldn't wish for a more dynamic or prestigious partner than Huayi Brothers," said IM Global founder and CEO Stuart Ford. …