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Headlines from China: Chinese Film Industry Forecast for 2018

Jan 3, 2018 / Headlines From China /

The 2018 movie box office is projected to reach $9.2 billion (60 billion yuan), with top three films each bringing in $461 million (3 billion yuan). Read More

China’s Ethnic Minority Language Film

Jan 3, 2018 / Chinasplaining /

Ethnic voices and soundscapes summons Chinese society into a position of listening and figuring out their meaning. Such voices may not be easily comprehended by the Han majority, but they cannot be ignored. Read More

Headlines from China: Top 100 Most Powerful Film Producers in China

Jan 2, 2018 / Headlines From China /

The Top 100 Most Powerful Film Producers list was recently released, with Wang Zhonglei, Jiang Zhiqiang, and Chen Guofu being in the top 3. Read More

Are ‘Little Fresh Meat’ Actors Helping Propaganda Films?

Jan 2, 2018 / Opinion /

While having attractive young actors play important political figures is certainly refreshing, is it the best way to educate the youth on the country’s most important historical events? Read More

In Their Words: Film Shows Real Lives of Africans in China

Jan 2, 2018 / People /

Documentary filmmakers aim to transform how African communities are portrayed in media. Read More

‘Youth’: Feng Xiaogang’s Paean to Nostalgia

Jan 1, 2018 / People /

How did a tear-jerker on the Cultural Revolution beat Pixar’s animated film “Coco” at the Chinese box office, which is usually dominated by big-budget, popcorn films? Read More

China’s New Rules Targeting ‘Inappropriate’ Online Games Send NetEase’s Shares Down

Dec 30, 2017 / News /

China’s leading internet portal and gaming company NetEase saw its shares drop by 3.23% on NASDAQ on Thursday US time after Xinhua reported that the government plans to clean up “illegal” and “inappropriate” online games. Read More

Headlines from China: Will 2018 Become China’s “Hollywood Blackout Year?”

Dec 29, 2017 / China Film Insiders /

All the recent government policies send one message: the box office growth of local films will become a top priority. Read More

From ‘Mulan’ Liu Yifei’s New Film to Metrograph’s Martial/Art Series, Here is What to See in NYC in Jan.

Dec 29, 2017 / Guide /

Lots to see in the first month of 2018! "Mulan" Liu Yifei's new film "Hanson and the Beast," critically acclaimed controversial animation "Have a Nice Day," Michelangelo Antonioni’s Chung Kuo—China, Metrograph's Martial/Art series, and more. Read More

Headlines from China: Beijing Enlight Media to Build Billion-Dollar Film Studio in Yangzhou

Dec 28, 2017 / Headlines From China /

Beijing Enlight Media has signed a deal with Yangzhou municipal government to build a film studio in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province. Read More

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