DAILY BRIEF: Feb 18, 2019

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Chinese Film Grabs Berlinale Silver Bears for Best Actor & Actress
Chinese actor Wang Jingchun and actress Yong Mei won the Silver Bears for Best Actor and Best Actress for their performances in the film "So Long, My Son" at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) on Saturday. China.org.cn
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Jia Zhangke Addresses Chinese Censorship Reports at Berlin Film Festival — Exclusive
The "Ash Is Purest White" director is no stranger to problems with Chinese censors, but it won't stop him from making movies there. IndieWire
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China Web Industry Film Wins U.S. Accolades Yet Faces Distribution Challenges At Home
China is keen to promote its film industry, so you might think an internationally award-winning documentary that looks at a colorful, fast-growing part of the country's online world – live streaming, also known as live broadcasting -- might find a local audience. Forbes
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How Bruce Lee Inspired 'Alita: Battle Angel's Cyborg Fighting Style
'Alita: Battle Angel' may take place in a 26th century dystopia, but even in the future Bruce Lee’s influence can still be felt, if only for a moment. Inverse
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Jackie Chan to Return to Dubai for Second Film
Asian action superstar Jackie Chan will be returning to Dubai to film one of his latest movies with well-known director Stanley Tong before the end of this month, the Dubai Film and TV Commission has announced. Gulf News