Headlines from China: China Film Bureau to Loosen Restrictions on HK-mainland Co-productions

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On April 16, China Film Bureau announced five favorable policies to further open up the mainland film industry to Hong Kong filmmakers and producers. Read More

Who Are China’s Biggest Stars? R3’s ‘Celebrity Index’ Uses Online Data to Find Out

 /  Entertainment Marketing  / 
Finding the right celebrity can be a shortcut to improved sales for luxury brands in China, as a majority of consumers still see celebrities as their “lifestyle” role models. Read More

Headlines from China: 2019 China Box Office Exceeds RMB 20 Billion in 103 Days

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As of April 13, China's total box office revenue in 2019 has exceeded RMB20 billion (US$2.98 B). It took 103 days to reach this mark, 13 days longer than last year. Read More

The Stars Who Vanished from China’s Live-streaming Galaxy

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Pay close attention to China’s live-streaming scene, and you’ll notice that several stars vanished in 2018, leaving no trace on the platforms where they used to perform. Read More

Headlines from China: Hugo-Award-Wining Chinese Writer to Produce Sci-fi Series 

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Since August 2018, the Hugo Award-winning writer has been partnering with a producer from Huace Media to develop several sci-fi films and drama series. Read More

China’s Douyin, aka TikTok, Introduces the Power of Short Video to Travel Brands

 /  Entertainment Marketing  / 
Short video is trending because it’s a more fun and engaging way of showing off destinations or travel brands than static photos and written content, and that’s a major reason why Douyin is a better app for engagement rates. Read More

Headlines from China: Chinese Moviegoers’ Hollywood Fatigue

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As special effects can’t easily impress Chinese audience any more, lack of creativity and clichéd storytelling become real problems. Read More

Entertainment Slowdown Hits Filmmakers’ Bottom Lines

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Three major filmed entertainment firms forecast big profit declines in the first quarter, with two saying they fell into the red, as the industry suffers under the weight of a broader slowdown after years of breakneck growth. Read More

Headlines from China: Chinese Cinemas Cash On Marvel Fans’ Passion for The Upcoming ‘Avengers: Endgame’

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'Avengers: Endgame' is set to release in China on April 24. Chinese Marvel fans have been expressing their eagerness to see the film on Chinese social media. Read More

CFI Interview: Bi Gan and Huang Jue Take Us Behind The Scenes of ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’

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Huang Jue: I’m an activist from Brooklyn, he (Bi Gan)’s a surfer from California. Read More

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