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Headlines from China: A Run-down of China’s Private Studios in 2017

Jan 5, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Huayi Brothers Media, Wanda Pictures, Beijing Enlight Media, Bona Film Group, and Le Vision Pictures are considered top 5 private studios in China. In 2017, some of them successfully enhanced their prominent positions in the Chinese film market, while some didn't. Read More

Headlines from China: Disney Partners with Wanda Cinemas to Promote ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’

Jan 4, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Along with the theatrical opening of Lucasfilm's "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" in China, Star Wars-themed exhibitions, which are co-organized by Disney, Mtime, and Wanda Cinemas, are taking place at over 100 movie theaters in 55 cities across China. Read More

Headlines from China: Chinese Film Industry Forecast for 2018

Jan 3, 2018 / Headlines From China /

The 2018 movie box office is projected to reach $9.2 billion (60 billion yuan), with top three films each bringing in $461 million (3 billion yuan). Read More

Headlines from China: Top 100 Most Powerful Film Producers in China

Jan 2, 2018 / Headlines From China /

The Top 100 Most Powerful Film Producers list was recently released, with Wang Zhonglei, Jiang Zhiqiang, and Chen Guofu being in the top 3. Read More

China’s New Rules Targeting ‘Inappropriate’ Online Games Send NetEase’s Shares Down

Dec 30, 2017 / News /

China’s leading internet portal and gaming company NetEase saw its shares drop by 3.23% on NASDAQ on Thursday US time after Xinhua reported that the government plans to clean up “illegal” and “inappropriate” online games. Read More

Headlines from China: Will 2018 Become China’s “Hollywood Blackout Year?”

Dec 29, 2017 / China Film Insiders /

All the recent government policies send one message: the box office growth of local films will become a top priority. Read More

Headlines from China: Beijing Enlight Media to Build Billion-Dollar Film Studio in Yangzhou

Dec 28, 2017 / Headlines From China /

Beijing Enlight Media has signed a deal with Yangzhou municipal government to build a film studio in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province. Read More

Google’s First Major Investment in Game Streaming Goes to China

Dec 28, 2017 / News /

Google has put RMB 500 million into the Chinese game streaming platform Chushou TV. This marks the first major investment Google has made in live broadcasting for video games since it lost the acquisition opportunity of the immensely popular Twitch to Amazon three years ago. Read More

Headlines from China: 2017 Wrap-up: Animated Films in China

Dec 27, 2017 / Headlines From China /

China is seeing the first box office dip for animated production in six years; ticket sales for all animated movies released in China totaled at around $7.2 billion, a $349 million decrease from 2016. Read More

Most Read Stories of 2017 on China Film Insider

Dec 27, 2017 / News /

As the new year approaches, take a look back with us at the most read stories of 2017 on China Film Insider. Read More

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