Why Monkey King Eddie Peng is One of Asia’s Most Prolific Performers

 /  People  / 
Whenever Eddie Peng was asked about his motivation to take on new characters and challenges, he would often respond with “why not?” Read More

Headlines from China: How Did Ghosts Disappear from Chinese Films?

 /  Headlines From China  / 
If you go to a movie theater in China to see a so-called "Ghost Movie," most likely, you will see humans pretending to be ghosts or paranoid people worrying about ghosts. So how did ghosts disappear from Chinese films? Read More

Chinese Video Giants Are Becoming Production Powerhouses

 /  News  / 
Chinese video websites have rolled up their sleeves to make original content—from mainstream sitcoms and reality shows to the more niched genres of anime and documentaries.  Read More

Film Review: ‘The Foreigner’

 /  Reviews  / 
A brisk, clever vigilante adventure, The Foreigner is an above-average Jackie Chan movie that skirts around some awkward politics. With a strong cast and steady direction, it gives Chan the chance to show a persuasive dramatic side. Read More

LeEco’s Listed Arm Extends Trading Halt for Restructuring Plan

 /  News  / 
Leshi Internet Information & Technology Corp., the listed arm of embattled tech giant LeEco, extended its share-trading halt after a six-month suspension, citing uncertainties in a restructuring plan. Read More

Behind The Guggenheim’s “Turn it on: China on Film”: An Interview with Wang Fen and Ai Weiwei

 /  People  / 
If what you learned about China through newspapers confuses you, how about relearning it through art and cinema? Read More

Headlines from China: What Data Says about the Market of Sci-fi Movies in China 

 /  Headlines From China  / 
Science fiction is a widely liked genre that generates numerous international blockbusters. While Hollywood produced most of those blockbusters, an increasing number of Chinese sci-fi projects have been emerging in recent years. Read More

Previously Postponed ‘Youth’ to Open Pingyao Film Festival

 /  News  / 
After its initial premiere was canceled, Chinese director Feng Xiaogang’s latest work, “Youth,” will kick off the inaugural Pingyao International Film Festival later this month. Read More

Headlines from China: Fundamental Films Acquires China Rights to Luc Besson’s ‘Anna’ and ‘Leon’

 /  Headlines From China  / 
Fundamental Films acquires China rights to Luc Bessen's new film 'Anna' as well as his classics including 'Leon,' 'Le Grand Bleu,' ' and 'The Fifth Element.' Read More

Chinese Youngsters’ Favorite Streaming Site Bilibili Plans for IPO in New York

 /  News  / 
Chinese video streaming platform Bilibili is on course for an IPO in New York that could raise at least $200 million. Read More

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