Will China Release Huayi Brothers’ ‘Eight Hundred’ Soon?
Recently, there are rumors that the previously cancelled war epic film Eight Hundred, directed by Guan Hu, will be released at Chinese multiplexes this December. According to an article published by Wechat media account dianyingqingbaochu, Eight Hundred might come to theater as China is urgently in need of boosting the total box office of 2019. As of December 16, this year’s total box office earnings has exceeded last year’s RMB 61 billion yet hasn’t reached the goal of RMB 65 billion. Therefore, China had taken measures to maximize the 2019 box office performance since late November. For instance, Jumanji: The Next Level opened two weeks earlier than its original release date. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is also rescheduled to open on December 18. Local films, such as Sheep Without A Shepherd and Only Cloud Knows, also got early releases or arranged nationwide sneak preview screenings. In addition, at least four buyout foreign films will open in December. Therefore, Eight Hundred, as a highly anticipated film with great box office potential, might be allowed to eventually release this year to ensure box office growth. Read more on dianyingqingbaochu
‘Spies in Disguise’ Scores China Release Date
It was announced today that the 2019 American animated film Spies in Disguise has been scheduled to release in China on January 3, 2020. Inspired by a short animated film Pigeon: Impossible, Spies in Disguise tells the story of famous agent Lance Sterling and young scientist Walter Beckett who team up to find out the way to save the world while clearing the name of Sterling, who is accidentally turned into a pigeon. Produced by Blue Sky Studios, the film stars the voices of Will Smith and Tom Holland. Read more on 1905.com
‘The Professor and the Madman’ Lands China Release on Christmas Eve
Directed by Farhad Safinia, the Irish film The Professor and the Madman has been set for release in China on December 24. Inspired by a based-on-true-events novel by Simon Winchester, the film follows James Murray, a professor, who begins work compiling words for the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary. During the time, he receives over 10,000 entries from Dr. William Minor, a patient at a mental hospital, and develops a friendship with Minor. The film is the first collaboration between the two lead stars, Mel Gibson and Sean Penn. Read more on 1905.com
