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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

Headlines from China: Will 2018 Become China’s “Hollywood Blackout Year?”

Dec 29, 2017  /  China Film Insiders  / 
All the recent government policies send one message: the box office growth of local films will become a top priority. Read More

China to Movie Theaters: We’ll Pay You to Show More Chinese Films

Dec 18, 2017  /  Opinion  / 
Starting January 1, 2018, Chinese movie theaters will receive financial rewards for showing more Chinese films. The bottom line is clear: the Chinese government wants fewer foreign films in its marketplace, not more. Read More

Imports Dominate June with 88% of Box Office, Push First Half of 2017 to New Heights

Jul 5, 2017  /  Box Office  / 
After 2016's significant slowdown, the Chinese box office has gotten its mojo back this year, largely thanks to the performance of imported films, and once again looks headed toward double digit growth. Read More

China Box Office: ‘Alien’ Flatlines Ahead of ‘Transformers’ Bonanza

Jun 20, 2017  /  Box Office  / 
Horror-hungry moviegoers flocked to a heavily-censored version of Alien: Covenant this weekend, but dwindling demand amidst disappointing word of mouth combined with an unfortunate release date will send Ridley Scott's film to an early exit. Read More

China Box Office: Why China Dug ‘The Mummy’

Jun 13, 2017  /  Box Office  / 
The Tom Cruise-starrer debuted six feet under in North America, but a robust opening weekend performance at the overseas box office -- led by China with $50 million -- gives hope to Universal's planned "Dark Universe" on the international stage. Read More

Dangal: China’s Leggiest Film Ever

Jun 7, 2017  /  Box Office  / 
On Friday May 5, the Indian wrestling drama Dangal debuted with little fanfare on Chinese screens, grossing just RMB 14.6 million ($2.1 million) against Disney/Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2's RMB 100 million ($14.7 million). Yet from that point forward, the two films would take completely opposite box office trajectories. Read More

China Box Office: DC Finally Notches Victory with ‘Wonder Woman’ Debut

Jun 5, 2017  /  Box Office  / 
Compared to Hollywood's recent gold rush in China, Wonder Woman's $36 million debut this weekend may appear lackluster, but given the territory's unfamiliarity to the caped demigoddess, prospects for the much-maligned DC Extended Universe are now looking far brighter for Warner Bros. Read More

Infographic: Imports Lead Strong Month of May at China’s Box Office

May 31, 2017  /  Box Office  / 
Thanks to an unprecedented box office performance from India's Dangal and a late surge by Pirates of the Caribbean, total ticket sales in May reached RMB 3.62 billion ($530 million), a 15 percent increase over the same period in 2016. Read More

Local China Producer Begs Exhibitors to Fend off ‘Pirates’

May 26, 2017  /  News  / 
Increased competition from foreign films is starting to rankle local filmmakers, with one prominent producer pleading with exhibitors to not “let local films die at the starting line." Read More

Holiday Box Office: Dragon Boat Festival

May 24, 2017  /  Box Office  / 
Unlike other public holidays which are reserved for domestic new releases, the three-day Dragon Boat Festival has become the dominion of Hollywood blockbusters. Read More

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