Astro Shaw Sdn Bhd (stylised as astro SHAW) is a Malaysian film studio that has produced films for the local and regional markets and is pursuing expansion into international film investments. It also provides a marketing and distribution services for theatrical and non-theatrical release in Malaysia and abroad.
Astro Shaw has produced 5 of the top 10 highest grossing local films of all time in Malaysia. Astro Shaw's production Hantu Kak Limah was the first local film to achieve a box office collection of over RM30 million. In 2018, Astro Shaw achieved a box office collection of over RM100 million with the combination of films such as Dukun, Paskal, Hantu Kak Limah and Polis Evo 2.
Astro Shaw distributed and marketed the 2019 kids animation film BoBoiBoy Movie 2. After 3 years, Astro Shaw co-produced Mechamato Movie which earned over RM35 million in Malaysia.
History
Astro Shaw and Tayangan Unggul
Established in 1996 under the Astro Shaw and Tayangan Unggul brand, Astro Shaw produced its first film Nafas Cinta in 1998. The movie starred Awie and was well-received. That film's success allowed Astro Shaw to expand its film production efforts and since 2001, Astro Shaw has released over 80 films. In 2010, Astro Shaw produced its first Chinese language film Woohoo.