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Headlines from China: China’s 2019 Box Office Crossed RMB 60 Billion

Dec 6, 2019 / Headlines From China /

80 films crossed the RMB 100-million mark in 2019, and 41 of them are local productions. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Jojo Rabbit’ Confirms China Theatrical Release

Dec 5, 2019 / Headlines From China /

On Chinese film review site Douban, 'Jojo Rabbit' scored 8.8 out of 10. Read More

Headlines from China: Arthouse Film ‘The Wild Goose Lake’ Partners with Livestreamer Li Jiaqi to Sell Tickets

Dec 4, 2019 / Headlines From China /

The online event is co-presented by Taobao Live-streaming and digital film publicity platform Dengta, both are owned by Alibaba Group. Within 6 seconds, 255,000 ticket vouchers were sold out. Read More

Headlines from China: Cinémathèque Française to Host Largest Ever Jia Zhangke Retrospective

Dec 3, 2019 / Headlines From China /

Titled "La Galaxie Jia Zhangke," it is the largest and most comprehensive retrospective of Jia's works so far. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Secures Simultaneous Release in China and North America

Nov 29, 2019 / Headlines From China /

"Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" will have a wide release in China day and date with North America on December 20. In addition, sneak preview screenings of the film will start nationwide in China in select theaters on December 18. Read More

Headlines from China: 1884 Film & TV Companies in China Went Out of Business in 2019

Nov 28, 2019 / Headlines From China /

According to business data service provider Tianyancha, 1884 Chinese companies in the film & television sector have gone out of business in 2019. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Rumored to Release in China and the U.S. Simultaneously

Nov 26, 2019 / Headlines From China /

If the rumor turns out to be true, this will be the first Star Wars film to be released in China day and date with North America. In the past, Star Wars movies were usually released in China one month after its North American opening. Read More

Headlines from China: China Launches State-owned Short Video App “Yang Video”

Nov 25, 2019 / Headlines From China /

China's first 5G-backed new media mobile app "Yang Video" (央视频, or "center video") was officially launched by the state-owned China Media Group, aiming at attracting young audiences between age 20 - 45. Read More

Headlines from China: New Amendment to CEPA Further Opens Up Mainland Film Market to Hong Kong

Nov 22, 2019 / Headlines From China /

A new amendment to the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has been signed on November 21. The new amendment further opens up several market sectors including legal, architecture, film, TV, tourism, in mainland China to Hong Kong companies and individuals. Read More

Headlines from China: China’s Uber Taps into Film & TV Business

Nov 21, 2019 / Headlines From China /

Various news sources reported that Beijing Xiaoju Keji Co., Ltd., the operator of DiDi Chuxing (also known as China's Uber) has found a new media and entertainment company named Beijing Li Li Cheng Media Co. Read More

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