DAILY BRIEF: Feb 23, 2018

NEWS YOU SHOULDN’T MISS

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    Sting in the Tail for China's Movie Boom

    When it comes to Hollywood movies, I refuse to watch unless they get ratings of at least 60 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Call me stubborn and closed-minded, but it seems I’m representative of my people: China’s moviegoers are becoming more discriminating. Bloomberg

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    Has Wanda made a Legendary mistake with its acquisition of the Hollywood studio? Only time will tell

    In Hollywood’s and China’s reluctant on and off again relationship, the predominant problem is determining the substance of the relationship. What are Chinese firms actually buying and how is it actually valued? South China Morning Post

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    This café in China is inspired by Wes Anderson films

    Located in the Chinese city of Chengdu, The Budapest Cafe takes everything we loved about The Grand Budapest Hotel and makes it over, café-style. Designed by Melbourne-based studio Biasol, the space is the perfect mixing pot of mint, pink and marble, with pops of terrazzo for good measure. Vogue

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    Hollywood Left Out of China Movie Boom Led by Local Hits

    Hollywood missed out on yet another box-office record for Chinese cinema. Bloomberg

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    Chinese Director Feng Xiaogang Accused of Forcing Actress to Dance at Party

    A prominent Chinese film director has come under fire for pressuring the female lead in his recent blockbuster to perform an impromptu dance at a private party during Chinese New Year. Sixth Tone