Chinese Gaming Firm iDreamSky Stumbles in Its Hong Kong Debut

 /  Game  / 
Chinese gaming company iDreamSky stumbled in its Hong Kong debut after a two-year hiatus from trading publicly and increased government regulation in the gaming sector. Read More

Headlines from China: CAA Signs Chinese Documentary Studio Yunji Media 

 /  Headlines From China  / 
On December 7th, Yunji Media, a Shanghai-based documentary production company, announced that it had signed on with Creative Artist Agency China, to develop its brand and documentary projects. Read More

Marvel Movie Pantheon to Welcome First Asian Hero

 /  News  / 
Plot twist: Some view character’s father, supervillain Fu Manchu, as the embodiment of anti-Asian prejudice. Read More

The ‘Drifters’ Dreaming of Stardom

 /  People  / 
‘Hengdian drifters’ are not known for their performances. They are aspiring actors from all over China who have come to the world’s largest film and television shooting base, Hengdian World Studios, mostly working as extras or as crew. Read More

Headlines from China: What’s Next for Youku?

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What is next for Chinese online video giant Youku in the post Yang Weidong-era? Read More

CFI Interview: Alexis Garcia, Partner of Endeavor Content

 /  Interview  / 
As a company that's not afraid to disrupt and reinvent itself, Endeavor's ambition and savviness is demonstrated in the China market as well. Read More

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Sees Poor Box-Office Returns in China

 /  News  / 
Despite proving a hit in the U.S., early numbers indicate that the film is unlikely to be a success in Asia’s biggest market. Read More

Headlines from China: Tencent Pictures to Board Paramount’s ‘Bumblebee’ and ‘Top Gun 2’

 /  Headlines From China  / 
Tencent pictures announced that the company would collaborate with Paramount Pictures on upcoming films 'Bumblebee' and 'Top Gun 2'. This marks the first collaboration between the Chinese tech giant and the Hollywood studio. Read More

The People’s Republic of Desire: Inside China’s Lucrative Livestreaming Craze

 /  Entertainment Marketing  / 
The totalitarian nature of the livestream platform should serve as a reminder to brands that they are actively participating in the game. Read More

Headlines from China: Alibaba Entertainment Executive Yang Weidong Being Investigated

 /  Headlines From China  / 
On December 4, Alibaba Digital and Entertainment Group released a statement, announcing that Fan Luyuan is appointed as the new CEO of Alibaba's video platform Youku, as Youku's current head Yang Weidong is being investigated by the police. Read More

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