DAILY BRIEF: Oct 5, 2020

NEWS YOU SHOULDN’T MISS

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  Why ‘Tenet’ Was A Box Office Success In China (But Not The U.S.)

  Christopher Nolan's "Tenet" failed to attract audiences in the United States, but was a surprise hit at the Chinese box office. "Tenet"'s domestic failure is a sign that American audiences aren't willing to go back to theaters yet - but its success in China signals Nolan's films can still do well in extenuating circumstances. Screen Rant

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  Meet the Chinese Animated ‘Mulan’ Flipping the Script on Disney’s Film

  Chinese audiences didn’t fall in love with Disney’s live-action “Mulan,” but a Chinese firm is betting that its own retelling of the famous ballad may storm the box office in its stead with depictions of traditional values that better appeal to mainland viewers. Variety

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  Chinese Film Presented in Celebration of Mid-Autumn Festival in Chicago

  A special Chinese film was presented at the ongoing Asian Pop-Up Cinema Film Festival in Chicago in celebration of the traditional Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival at a drive-in theater in Chicago on Thursday night. China.org

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  Jackie Chan’s ‘Vanguard’ Travels as Trinity CineAsia Bets on China Blockbusters to Fill Hollywood Gap

  With U.S. studio tentpoles dropping out of the theatrical calendar, Chinese blockbusters may find a rare opportunity to gain some traction abroad. At least that’s what London-based distributor Trinity CineAsia is betting on Jackie Chan's "Vanguard". Variety

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  'Super Cinema' is the Future of the Global Film Industry

  A film industry executive is implementing his vision of the future of cinema by advocating and establishing a global "super cinema," one that he hopes will secure better survival chances for filmmakers and cinemas. China.org