Headlines From China: Chinese Authorities to Further Restrict Foreign Content Programming

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On September 20, China's media regulator The National Radio and Television Administration published drafts of new rules to restrict foreign content programming on TV and online video platforms. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘The Predator’ Passes Chinese Censorship

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The Predator, a 2018 American science fiction film and the fourth installment in The Predator film series, has passed the Chinese censorship, but a release date is yet to be announced.  Read More

Headlines from China: Who Is The Next Biggest Investor in The Chinese Film Market?

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Chinese film industry is not going downhill. Instead, it’s time for the industry to have another round of reform. Read More

Headlines from China: Will Fake Ratings Become The Next Target of Chinese Authorities?

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Like tax evasion and box office fraud, fake TV ratings is another major problem that hinders the development of the Chinese entertainment industry. Read More

Headlines From China: Feng Xiaogang’s Scenes Deleted from Jia Zhangke’s ‘Ash Is Purest White’

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The theatrical screening permit of "Ash Is Purest White" shows that its total running time is 136 minutes, which is 6 minutes shorter than the version screened at Cannes Film Festival. Scenes that star Chinese director and actor Feng Xiaogang have been eliminated from the film. Read More

Headlines from China: The “Unlucky” Talent Television & Film Co.

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There were times when Talent Television and Film Co. gained tremendous attention, resources, and ultimately revenues because of its close collaborations with A-listers. Today, however, this model is taking a toll on the company. Read More

Headlines from China: Will This Be The End of Ticket Price Subsidy in China?

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China's film authorities will introduce new regulations on October 1, banning ticket price subsidy through online ticketing platforms, according to unnamed online sources. Read More

Headlines from China: A Look At Major Online Sports Channels in China

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Over the past few years, China's online sports networks experienced ups and downs. Boosted by the 2018 World Cup,  investors seem to have regained interest in this area. Read More

Headlines from China: Tibetan Director Pema Tseden’s ‘Jinpa’ Awarded at Venice Film Festival

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The award ceremony of the 75th Venice Film Festival took place on September 8. Jinpa, a drama feature directed by Tibetan director Pema Tseden and produced by Wong Kar-wai, won Best Screenplay in the “Horizons” section. Read More

Headlines from China: Funding From Tencent, JD.com Boosts Leshi Stock 

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Since August 21, stock price of Leshi, which belongs to the troubled LeEco, has been doubled from 2.08 yuan per share to 4.15 yuan. Many industry insiders believe that the soaring Leshi stock was likely boosted by the funding raised by Leshi's new media unit from Tencent and JD.com. Read More

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