Why On-Screen Portrayals of China’s Middle Class Fall Flat

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After decades spent producing mindless, middling fare glorifying middle-class values, it’s time for China's film industry to take a more critical look. Read More

Headlines from China: 50 Chinese Film Companies to Watch in 2019

 /  Headlines From China  / 
2018 saw further consolidation of the Chinese film industry. Some companies went out of business during this turbulent time while some emerged to become important players. Read More

Declaration of Independent Films: China’s Arthouse Market

 /  Opinion  / 
How China’s film industry is maturing, diversifying, and embracing arthouse films. Read More

The Literary Legacy of Louis Cha

 /  Opinion  / 
His literary creations were the embodiment of honor, bravery, and chivalry for generations of Chinese readers. Read More

What It’s Really Like to Work in China’s Film Industry

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As large as it is, China can be a tough beast to understand. What is it like to actually work and make films in China’s entertainment industry? Hollywood veterans share their experiences and things to keep in mind when doing business in the Middle Kingdom. Read More

Chinese Millennial Audiences Relish Relics and Re-Enactment

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“National Treasure” marks the first time that CCTV (China Central Television)’s variety channel has officially distributed a program on Bilibili, a streaming website known for youth-oriented, user-generated content. Read More

Why the Curtain Is Falling on Chinese Investment in Hollywood

 /  Opinion  / 
Chinese investors are likely to continue eyeing up overseas motion picture projects — except this time, they’ll have more seasoned perspectives. Read More

Disney ‘Mulan’ Redux Pushed to 2019

 /  News  / 
With the shadow of "Wonder Woman" possibly now looming over her, Disney's live-action production of "Mulan" will now likely premiere in late 2019. Read More

Animated Film ‘Dahufa’ Entices Audiences with Content Warning

 /  News  / 
In “Dahufa,” a warrior goes on a quest to save his prince from a dystopian society, but the violent animated movie mostly stands out for being the first Chinese film to administer its own rating. Read More

Chinese Actress Fan Bingbing Prepares US Lawsuit against Exiled Tycoon Guo Wengui

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Chinese actress Fan Bingbing announced on Weibo on July 13 that she is in the process of filing a lawsuit against the fugitive billionaire and political activist Guo Wengui. Read More