Alibaba Sees Future in Hollywood Sci-Fi Co-Production

 /  News  / 
Alibaba’s film unit and U.S. production house STX Entertainment will co-produce the upcoming science-fiction film “Steel Soldiers,” extending a growing series of one-off tie-ups between China and Hollywood, even as the attraction of bigger alliances fades. Read More

Scott Ross in Beijing: “China is Making Big Mistakes”

 /  Interview  / 
Chris Colman joined Digital Domain co-founder and visual effects pioneer Scott Ross to discuss China’s Hollywood ‘mistakes’, its quest to make global movies and the realities of VR. Read More

Winter Film Awards International Film Festival

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Winter Film Awards Is New York City.  Like the city itself, the organization showcases the eclectic diversity and excitement of the independent arts world. The rapidly growing Winter Film Awards International Film Festival, now in its seventh year, is a dynamic and exciting event in the heart of the City. The 2018 Festival runs February 22 Read More

Prodigal Frogs Are China’s Latest Gaming Fad

 /  News  / 
Players divided over whether ‘Traveling Frog’ is a cute diversion, or just plain boring. Read More

Boy Band Boot Camp Bears Uncanny Resemblance to Hit K-Pop Show

 /  News  / 
iQIYI’s new online talent show ‘Idol Producer’ has won fans despite plagiarism allegations. Read More

China’s Cultural Reverse Course: From Independence to Patronage in Unofficial Media Production

 /  Opinion  / 
It has become obvious to many that China is undergoing a reverse course away from cultural openness and toward ideological closure. Read More

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

 /  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

Book Review: Hollywood Made in China

 /  Book Review  / 
Hollywood Made in China is an elegant account of Hollywood’s evolving engagements in China’s commercial film environment. Read More

Are ‘Little Fresh Meat’ Actors Helping Propaganda Films?

 /  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

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

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