Authorities Create Prize to Subsidize Film Industry

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A list of 20 “outstanding” Chinese films from 2016 released by a government-backed 'special fund' is raising eyebrows for demonstrating what kinds of films are officially approved. Read More

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

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

Universal Pictures’ ‘The Secret Life of Pets’ to Get August China Release?

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Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures' "The Secret Life of Pets" is expected to be released to China in August 2, a little under a month after its North American release. Read More

China Box Office: Disney Wins Back Chinese Animation Record

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China’s new animation champion 'Zootopia' means that the crown once again belongs to Walt Disney Animation. Read More

China Box Office: February and ‘The Mermaid’ Smash Records

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Boosted by the Lunar New Year holiday, China’s monthly box office topped Hollywood’s for just the second time in history in February. Read More

On Screen China: ‘Mermaid’ Makes Billion-Yuan Splash in Just 4 Days

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After just four days in theaters, "The Mermaid" has grossed an estimated RMB 1 billion ($152.4 million), the biggest four-day start on record. Read More

China Box Office: Homegrown Hits Set Single-Day Record, ‘Panda’ Hibernates

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Weekend ticket sales nosedived as families stayed home for Lunar New Year festivities, but gave way to a record-setting Monday of holiday moviegoing. Read More

China Box Office: ‘Kung Fu Panda 3’ No. 1, But for How Long?

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It’s unclear who made the decision to release Kung Fu Panda 3 into the doldrums right before a holiday, but the decision could be a costly one. Read More

China’s Movie Tie-Ins Market a Real Bugbear

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The experience of entrepreneurs like Xu Lei provides an insight into the difficulties studios face while trying to exploit the ancillary market for movie tie-in merchandise. Read More

On Screen China: Let the Bear Hug Commence—‘Kung Fu Panda 3’

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China Film Insider takes a look at several key metrics that will affect how this heavyweight U.S.-China co-production will perform. Read More