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Headlines from China: Zhang Yimou’s New Film ‘Impasse’ Unveiled at PYIFF

Oct 11, 2019 / Headlines From China /

Zhang Yimou talks about his recent projects including "Impasse," "Jian Ru Pan Shi" and "One Second" at the Pingyao International Film Festival. Read More

Gaming Giant Blizzard Gets Frosty Response to Hong Kong Gamer Ban

Oct 11, 2019 / Game /

Chinese social-media reaction to the news was rather more condemnatory of Chung’s actions than Western observers, with some users commending Blizzard for acting decisively on the issue. Read More

Headlines from China: Upcoming Film ‘Bu Lang Man’ Stars Jia Zhangke

Oct 10, 2019 / Headlines From China /

Renowned Chinese director Jia Zhangke plays a main character for the first time in upcoming film "Pseudo Idealist" (Bu Lang Man). Read More

Toronto Festival Shows New Generation of Chinese Directors Is Coming of Age

Oct 10, 2019 / Opinion /

The 12 Chinese movies at September’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) succeeded in making an impact despite lacking the marketing fanfare of their Hollywood counterparts. Among the dozen films, three particularly stood out thanks to their gripping storylines, brilliant acting, and superb cinematography. Read More

Headlines from China: Netflix Original ‘Klaus’ Releases A Trailer Dubbed in Chinese

Oct 9, 2019 / Headlines From China /

Klaus, a Netflix original animated film that will soon be launched on November 15, just released its trailer online. The trailer was dubbed in multiple languages including Mandarin Chinese. Read More

A Chinese Drama Is Digitally Erasing Its Scandal-Plagued Actors

Oct 9, 2019 / News /

The producers of ‘Win the World’ say they’re replacing Fan Bingbing and Gao Yunxiang with stars who have yet to fall from grace. Read More

Headlines from China: Oscar: China Submits ‘Ne Zha’ as Entry For Best International Feature Film

Oct 8, 2019 / Headlines From China /

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on October 7 that 93 films including China's "Ne Zha" have been submitted for this year's Oscar Best International Feature Film Award. Read More

China’s State TV Network Cancels All NBA Broadcasts

Oct 8, 2019 / News /

The announcement follows the NBA commissioner’s freedom of speech defense of Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, who has been under fire since tweeting his support for the Hong Kong protests last week. Read More

Bucking Recent Box Office Woes, Patriotic Films Offer a Bright Spot for Brands

Oct 8, 2019 / CBI /

The run-up to the PRC's 70th anniversary offered brands a key opportunity to curry official favor by linking their brands to the three major patriotic films released for the holiday. Read More

CBI Case Study: Milk Makes a Strong Nation