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CFI Q&A: Li Bingbing’s English Tutor, ‘Mysterious Foreign Boyfriend’

Sep 9, 2016 / People /

When you hear Li Bingbing speak English, its polish on the road to Hollywood crossover at one time got a little boost from China Film Insider China correspondent Fergus Ryan. Read More

China On Screen: A Domestic Showdown—Rom-Com Vs. Action-Comedy Sequel

Jul 15, 2016 / Box Office /

'When Larry Met Mary' kicks off with a strong promo tour, while 'For A Few Bullets' lacks its predecssor's star power Read More

Is Wanda Sabotaging Huayi’s ‘Rock Dog’s Box Office Chances?

Jul 6, 2016 / News /

China’s film industry is abuzz with speculation that the most expensive Sino-U.S. animated feature to date may struggle to reach the Chinese market, lessening its chances of success overseas. Read More

China Box Office: ‘Civil War’ Leads in Lull, Indie Producer Begs for Screens

May 16, 2016 / Box Office /

Fang Li released a video of him kow-towing to theater chains on behalf of the late Wu Tianming's last film. Read More

To Prevent Media Bubble, China Could Tighten Investment Rules as Sector Booms

May 12, 2016 / News /

Stocks regulator CSRC says media and entertainment not closely related to “real economy” Read More

Chinese Celebrity and the Soft Power Machine

Apr 3, 2016 / Entertainment Marketing /

In the first in a series of occasional guest Op-eds, China Film Insider brings you the voices of two academics in Britain who are recording milestones and studying trends in the growing world of Chinese moviemaking, Read More

China’s Virtual Reality Check

Mar 15, 2016 / News /

Both China's gaming community and its moviegoers outnumber America's citizens. Facing breakneck change and harsh pollution, many are excited by the escape offered by virtual reality. Read More

STX Taking ‘Boy’ to China With Huayi

Mar 1, 2016 / News /

Led by Robert Simonds, STX Entertainment has had a strong China-focus since its launch in 2014. Read More

On Screen China: 2016 Opens With a Record Weekend

Jan 4, 2016 / Box Office /

After China’s roaring box office posted nearly 50% growth in 2015 over the previous year, moviegoers in the world’s second largest film market rang in 2016 with more record-shattering numbers. Read More

That’s a Wrap: 2015’s Top China Film Stories and Trends

Dec 31, 2015 / News /

The China Film Insider team wishes you a happy 2016. Thank you for reading and for sharing our work with your friends and colleagues as we continue to grow in the new year. — Jonathan Landreth, Sky Canaves, Pang-chieh Ho, and Jonathan Papish. The box-office booms. Again. China’s box office revenues grew at a blistering Read More

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