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Valve to Launch Steam in China

Jun 13, 2018 / Game /

Chinese game company Perfect World has partnered with Valve to launch a localized version of Steam. The partnership aims to provide Chinese gamers and developers with a new channel to access games and other entertainment products on Steam’s distribution platform. Read More

Headlines from China: Can China Film Group Return to Its Glorious Days?

Jun 12, 2018 / Headlines From China /

As the only state-owned studio in the A-share market, China Film Group Corporation has certain political and financial advantages that other film companies don't have. However, the special background also makes CFGC less profit-oriented and relatively inflexible. Read More

Headlines from China: Huayi Brothers’ Pledge of Stock Rights Triggers Rumors

Jun 11, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Although share pledge is considered a normal approach employed by many giant companies while raising funds in the capital market, some people regard Huayi Brothers' move as a bad signal as the tax evasion crisis is still rumbling on. Read More

Global Cinema Federation Outlines Key Areas of Concerns for International Cinema Operators

Jun 11, 2018 / News /

The Global Cinema Federation (GCF) today released five position papers on key areas of concern and interest to cinema operators worldwide. The papers released today will guide the GCF in its efforts to advocate and educate on these issues on behalf of cinema operators around the world. Read More

Tencent, J.J. Abrams in Gaming Partnership

Jun 11, 2018 / Game /

Bad Robot, the media vehicle of Hollywood producer, director and writer J.J. Abrams, said it has entered a strategic partnership with Chinese internet giant Tencent Holdings Ltd. to create games spanning mobile, PC and console formats. Read More

Headlines from China: Who Is to Blame for Low Screen Share?

Jun 8, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Chinese director Li Fei recently expressed dissatisfaction with the distributor of his film "Fate Express" on social media. According to Li, the distributor was paid 4 million yuan ($0.62 million) to help the film get 10% of screen share. However, the film ended up getting only 3.1% on its opening day. Read More

China’s Entertainment and Culture Industry is Quickly Realizing the Power of IP

Jun 8, 2018 / News /

Major entertainment and cultural players are moving aggressively into the IP game. The attractive Chinese market holds challenges and opportunities. The theme of China’s reliance on international IP is still strong, but demands in emotional reciprocity and generation Z’s rise are creating a new landscape. Read More

Headlines from China: Less “IP Films” or “Little Fresh Meats ” in This Year’s Summer Slate

Jun 7, 2018 / Headlines From China /

It seems that "popular IP + little fresh meats" is not the trendy format anymore. Instead, genre films are occupying this year's lucrative summer movie-going season in China. Read More

Video Site YY Streams Into Southeast Asia With Bigo Deal

Jun 7, 2018 / News /

YY Inc., one of China’s biggest livestreaming platforms, announced a further $272 million investment in its Singaporean cousin, Bigo Inc., which enjoys an established presence in Southeast Asia and a foothold in South Asia and the Middle East. Read More

Headlines from China: Even Poor-quality Animated Films Profit on China’s Children’s Day

Jun 6, 2018 / Headlines From China /

In recent years, taking children to the movies to celebrate Children's Day has become a trend in China. However, the quality of the movies is not Chinese parents' major consideration. Read More

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