Headlines from China: China’s Film Investors Ask for Government Support Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

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In a public letter to the government, film investors ask for favorable policies to help the film industry overcome challenges caused by the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Read More

Headlines from China: Beijing Culture Transfers Ownership to State-owned Enterprise

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This past year has seen an increasing number of state-owned enterprises acquiring stakes in private film and TV companies. Read More

Headlines from China: Hengdian Film Studio Prepares for Returning to Normality 

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Hengdian World Studio is in preparation for a gradual return to normality, although the process is tightly controlled.  According to a guideline from the studio's management team, the resumption will be implemented in three phases. Read More

Headlines from China: Will Oscar Winners Premiere Online in China?

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Seven of this year's Oscar-winning films will be released on Chinese video streaming site iQiyi. However, it's unclear if these films will premiere in Chinese theaters before they go online. Read More

Headlines from China: Shenzhen Stock Exchange Issues Letter of Concern to Huayi Brothers 

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On February 6, China's film studio Huayi Brothers received a letter of concern from the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, asking the company to further explain its substantial loss in in each business segment in fiscal year 2019. Read More

Headlines from China: Medical Drama Becomes Popular in China Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

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Recently, a 2017 medical drama named Emergency Physician has become popular again in China amid the coronavirus outbreak. On Chinese social media Weibo, the drama series has become a hot topic with over 1 billion views to date Read More

Headlines from China: Hong Kong Film Awards May Cancel Red Carpet 

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The ongoing coronavirus outbreak in China may affect several upcoming film festivals in Asia, including the Hong Kong Film Awards, the Grand Bell Awards, and the Beijing International Film Festival. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Jojo Rabbit’ Postpones China Release 

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China's National Alliance of Arthouse Cinemas today announced the cancellation of the February 12 release of "Jojo Rabbit" due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Read More

Headlines from China: All Valentine’s Day Releases May Get Cancelled

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Sources from the Chinese film industry said that 15 films will cancel their theatrical openings scheduled on February 14, although there is no official announcement yet. Read More

Headlines from China: Tsai Ming-Liang’s New Film Enters the 70th Berlinale

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Starring Tsai's long-time collaborator actor Lee Kang-Sheng, the film will have its world premiere at Berlinale. Read More

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