Beijing Sharetimes Technology Co

Established in 2011 by founder Wang鑫, Beijing Sharetimes Technology Co., Ltd. operates within the entertainment and culture industry, focusing on the development and operation of intellectual property (IP), particularly for celebrities. The company initially started with mobile game distribution, publishing over 500 games, including popular titles like "Cut the Rope" and "Find Your Sister". A pivotal moment occurred in 2014 when the company recognized the significant value of IP, inspired by the success of celebrity-based games overseas, which led to a strategic shift towards signing and managing celebrity and influencer IPs. Sharetimes has since contracted with over 300 personalities, including notable stars like Liu Tao, Chen He, and Du Haitao, to create and manage their virtual personas.

The core of Sharetimes' business is to act as an agent for virtual likenesses, helping celebrities monetize their personal brands through a variety of digital content. This involves creating standardized cartoon and comic book images, as well as developing digital assets through 3D face and body scanning for use in virtual and augmented reality applications. The company's revenue streams are diversified across IP licensing, game publishing, and the creation of derivative products such as films and game series based on these virtual images. This model allows for the extension of a celebrity's influence and provides new avenues for fan engagement and commercialization.

A significant project for the company is the "Star Fans Universe" (星迷宇宙), launched in 2018. This platform is envisioned as a Chinese superhero science fiction universe, akin to Marvel, where virtual celebrity avatars become characters in an overarching narrative. The universe has expanded into various forms of media, including films, games, and comics, creating a comprehensive ecosystem around its roster of celebrity IPs. More recently, Sharetimes has ventured into the metaverse concept with the launch of the "Billion Planets · Star Fans World" platform, which serves as a public gateway to the Star Fans Universe, allowing users to create their own IPs and participate in building the ecosystem. The company was previously listed on the NEEQ (National Equities Exchange and Quotations) and has completed several rounds of financing to support the expansion of its IP library and the development of its metaverse platform.

Keywords: celebrity IP management, virtual likeness agency, intellectual property monetization, digital entertainment, mobile game publishing, virtual image development, Star Fans Universe, metaverse platform, celebrity branding, IP licensing, digital asset creation, augmented reality content, virtual reality content, Chinese entertainment industry, fan economy, digital content creation, character licensing, virtual influencers, animation production, comic development