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Headlines from China: Hong Kong Selects ‘Operation Red Sea’ as Academy Award Entry

Sep 24, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Dante Lam's action war film Operation Red Sea has been selected as Hong Kong's Oscar contender for the foreign-language category, according to an announcement made on the film's official Weibo account. Read More

It’s That Time of The Year Again in New York City

Jul 3, 2018 / Guide /

This month, the New York Asian Film Festival and the Asian American International Film Festival take place in New York City. From local box office hits to award-winning indie productions, fans of Chinese language cinema will not run out of options. Read More

The 17th New York Asian Film Festival to Present 21 Films from Greater China

Jun 18, 2018 / News /

One year ago, NYAFF committed to supporting the new generation of first-time directors emerging in Asia with the Young Blood series, focusing on Hong Kong; this year the festival shifts to Mainland China. Read More

Headlines from China: Publicity Department of Communist Party to Oversee China’s Film Sector

Mar 20, 2018 / Headlines From China /

On March 20 (Beijing Time), a government restructure plan is approved by China's congress. According to this plan, the Publicity Department of the Communist Part of China will oversee China's film sector. Read More

Why ‘Operation Red Sea’ Isn’t Like Other Chinese War Movies

Mar 12, 2018 / Opinion /

The film turns away from grand, black-and-white depictions of conflict to capture its cruelty and complexity. Read More

Film Review: Operation Red Sea

Mar 2, 2018 / Reviews /

Elite soldiers on a mission to free hostages also take on a terrorist "dirty bomb" plot in a big-budget Chinese adventure. Read More

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

Oct 11, 2017 / 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

China Box Office: ‘Mekong’ Still Tops Spielberg’s ‘BFG’

Oct 18, 2016 / Box Office /

China’s stagnating film market returned to icy waters this week as Disney’s The BFG failed to enthrall Chinese moviegoers. Read More

Thailand May Ban Mekong Massacre Movie

Sep 28, 2016 / News /

Thailand is considering banning a new Hong Kong action film that re-enacts the murder of 13 Chinese sailors on the Mekong River in 2011, according to The Bangkok Post. Read More

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