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Headlines from China: Jiang Wen’s ‘Hidden Man’ Set to Release on July 13

May 16, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Hidden Man, an upcoming Chinese film directed by Jiang Wen, has scored a July 13 China release. Following Let The Bullets Fly and Alma de Sant Pere, Hidden Man is Jaing Wen’s third film that is set in the Republic of China. Read More

Chinese TV Can’t Air Eurovision After Cutting Gay-Themed Act

May 16, 2018 / News /

LGBTI-related content in China’s media has decreased in recent years, experts say. Read More

Headlines from China: Italian Director Cristiano Bortone to Adapt Yan Geling’s ‘The Secret Talker’

May 15, 2018 / Headlines From China /

It's announced at the 71st Cannes Film Festival that Italian director Cristiano Bortone will direct Chinese writer Yan Geling's novel "The Secret Talker." Bortone will start shooting the film in 2019 with a Chinese actress playing the female lead and an American actor playing the male lead. Read More

Chinese Game Live Streaming IPO Shows Speed of Development in the Industry

May 15, 2018 / News /

Game streaming in China, along with other sectors of live streaming, is a fast-growing industry. Research report shows that China is currently the world’s largest gaming market. In 2017, the country had 646 million gamers and its numbers are estimated to grow to 917 million in 2022. Read More

Headlines from China: China’s Film Bureau Denies Legitimacy of Smart Cinema

May 14, 2018 / Headlines From China /

In response to media’s requests for comments, China’s Film Bureau states that all digital platforms that release video and audio content are required to obtain a license, yet Smart Cinema hasn’t obtained such a license. Read More

How Gaming Companies are Coping with Soured Sino-Korean Ties

May 14, 2018 / Game /

CFI's content partner TechNode talked with Chinese and South Korean gaming companies at Playx4, a South Korean game expo to see what insiders have to say about the changing dynamics of the Sino-Korean gaming industry. Read More

iQiyi to Include FilmNation Content in Its Lineup

May 14, 2018 / News /

On-demand video streaming platform iQiyi (爱奇艺) has inked an exclusive three-year deal with American independent film production company FilmNation, granting it exclusive rights to all of FilmNation’s content in mainland China. Read More

Headlines from China: Industry Professionals Call for Refinement of Film Law

May 11, 2018 / Headlines From China /

This year’s May Day holiday season ended with two controversies making the headlines. Both cases indicate the chaotic state of film distribution in China and lead many industry professionals to call for refinement of the country's Film Law. Read More

Aaron Kwok to Play a Father in New Suspense Drama Announced at Cannes

May 11, 2018 / News /

The feature length film, ‘June’, will be shot in New York and will also star Chinese actress Miao Miao, who became well known for her role in Feng Xiaogang's 'Youth.' Read More

Headlines from China: Chinese Film Companies Explore International Market at Cannes

May 10, 2018 / Headlines From China /

While only few Chinese films will be screened as part of this year's Cannes Film Festival, an increasing number of Chinese companies come to the Cannes Film Market (Marché du Film) to explore international business opportunities. Read More

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