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China’s Die-Hard Star Wars Fans Respond to ‘Last Jedi’ Flop

Jan 10, 2018 / Box Office /

Disney may have had new hope for the Star Wars film franchise in the world’s largest movie market, but a subpar opening weekend in China suggests cinemagoers are feeling less than nostalgic for “The Last Jedi.” Read More

Headlines from China: China Media Capital Launches CMC Live

Jan 10, 2018 / Headlines From China /

CMC live was launched on January 10, aiming to integrate music and live performance talent across the Chinese entertainment industry and serve as a platform for live performances in China. Read More

Headlines from China: A Look At The Most Anticipated Chinese New Year Films

Jan 9, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Big-budget local films, mostly sequels, are going to dominate the Chinese New Year box office in 2018, including Monster Hunt 2 , Detective Chinatown 2 , The Monkey King 3 , and Operation Red Sea. Read More

China Tightens Rules for Foreign-Flavored Shows

Jan 9, 2018 / News /

In Chinese television, one day you’re in, and the next day you’re out. Read More

China Trademarks: 12 Resolutions for 2018 (Part One)

Jan 8, 2018 / Legal /

In the spirit of starting out 2018 on the right foot, China Law Blog has compiled a list of 12 trademark-related resolutions for any company that does business in China and has at least one brand that they care about. Read More

Headlines from China: Wanda Officially Announces Exclusion of Legendary Entertainment in Restructuring

Jan 8, 2018 / Headlines From China /

After having suspended its stocks for half a year, Wanda has officially announced that U.S. movie studio Legendary Entertainment will not be part of the reorganization that has been in progress in July last year. Read More

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Rolls Into Beijing, Pumps Iron in CBD

Jan 7, 2018 / News /

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle opens in China on Jan 12 one week after the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi and may very well exceed box office expectations here against that sci-fi juggernaut. Read More

Headlines from China: A Run-down of China’s Private Studios in 2017

Jan 5, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Huayi Brothers Media, Wanda Pictures, Beijing Enlight Media, Bona Film Group, and Le Vision Pictures are considered top 5 private studios in China. In 2017, some of them successfully enhanced their prominent positions in the Chinese film market, while some didn't. Read More

Beijing Film Insiders Balk as China’s Film Market Moves Towards Becoming World’s Largest

Jan 5, 2018 / Opinion /

Though China's box office is indeed booming, some Beijing film insiders harbor doubts about China becoming the biggest movie market on the planet. Read More

Headlines from China: Disney Partners with Wanda Cinemas to Promote ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’

Jan 4, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Along with the theatrical opening of Lucasfilm's "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" in China, Star Wars-themed exhibitions, which are co-organized by Disney, Mtime, and Wanda Cinemas, are taking place at over 100 movie theaters in 55 cities across China. Read More

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