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Headlines from China: These Three Companies Benefit Most From the Success of ‘Dying to Survive’

Jul 6, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Currently, the Chinese film industry is abuzz with discussions about dark comedy Dying to Survive, due to the film's box office success as well as its social significance. Read More

CFI and NYAFF Co-present: The Birth of Chinese Cool? Roundtable on Chinese Language Genre Film

Jul 6, 2018 / News /

Join the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) and China Film Insider (CFI) for their jointly hosted event: a panel discussion on Chinese-language genre film. Read More

NARS Cosmetics Faces PR Nightmare in China After Hosting Weed-Smoking Actor

Jul 6, 2018 / Celebrity /

Nars Cosmetics is facing a severe backlash in China following its invitation to a Taiwanese actor infamous for a 2014 drug bust to the beauty brand’s recent new product launch. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Dying to Survive’ Crosses $45.2 Million On Opening Day

Jul 5, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Chinese comedy-drama film Dying to Survive opened on July 5 with 51% of screen share. As of 8 p.m. (Beijing Time), the film has earned over 300 million yuan ($45.2 million). Read More

The Black Comedy About Cancer That Could Change China

Jul 5, 2018 / News /

‘Dying to Survive’ reflects on the real struggles of Chinese patients in accessing affordable medication. The film has already found critical acclaim through preview screenings. Read More

Douyin to Outsource KOL Management to Multi-Channel Networks

Jul 5, 2018 / Entertainment Marketing /

Douyin will establish an official program for multi-channel networks (MCNs) to manage key opinion leaders (KOLs) on its platform, according to a report. Read More

Headlines from China: Disney’s ‘Mulan’ Won’t Be A China Co-production

Jul 3, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Recently, Disney’s upcoming live action film Mulan was registered with China’s Film Bureau. According to information released by the bureau, the film was registered as a “Chinese-assisting production” instead of “Chinese co-production.” Read More

It’s That Time of The Year Again in New York City

Jul 3, 2018 / Guide /

This month, the New York Asian Film Festival and the Asian American International Film Festival take place in New York City. From local box office hits to award-winning indie productions, fans of Chinese language cinema will not run out of options. Read More

Douyin Suspends Ads After Martyr Misstep

Jul 3, 2018 / Entertainment Marketing /

Five internet companies have been reprimanded and ordered to train their staff in revolutionary history and core socialist values. Read More

Headlines from China: Another Co-produced Cash Grab Failed at the Box Office in China

Jul 2, 2018 / Headlines From China /

"Escape Plan 2: Hades," which is co-financed by China's Leomus Pictures and stars Sylvester Stallone and Chinese actor Huang Xiaoming, opened in Chinese theaters on June 29. Upon scrutiny, this blockbuster-like action movie seems more like a cash grab. Read More

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