DAILY BRIEF: Oct 15, 2018

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'Crazy Rich Asians' Scores Surprise Release in China
After Warner Bros. failed to hear back from China's film bureau over the summer, some analysts had begun to speculate that Beijing regulators might block the film due to its celebration of decadence. The Hollywood Reporter
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Internet Consumption Outpaces Traditional TV in China
Across the globe the TV industry is being disrupted and turned upside-down by the explosive rise of OTT content consumption — and China is no exception. Variety
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Spotlight: China's Rising Stars Shine at Hollywood's Student Oscars
The top honor for U.S.-based students went to "Spring Flowers" directed by Tong Hua, a Chinese student from University of Southern California (USC), who won the Gold Medal for The Best Narrative Feature. Xinhua Net
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Xu Zheng to Present 'Dying to Survive' at US-China Entertainment Summit
Chinese actor, writer, director and producer Xu Zheng will be honored with other three leading entertainment figures at the U.S.-China Entertainment Summit scheduled to be held on Oct. 30, the Asia Society announced Friday. China.org.cn
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Endemol Shine China, Hunan TV Partner on Original Formats
Announced on the eve of Mipcom, Endemol Shine China and one of China’s most-watched broadcasters, Hunan TV, have agreed to partner on the creation of new original formats for local and international markets. Variety