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China’s Die-Hard Star Wars Fans Respond to ‘Last Jedi’ Flop

Jan 10, 2018 / Box Office /

Disney may have had new hope for the Star Wars film franchise in the world’s largest movie market, but a subpar opening weekend in China suggests cinemagoers are feeling less than nostalgic for “The Last Jedi.” Read More

Chinese Stars Promote Hollywood Movies They Have No Part In

Oct 25, 2017 / News /

Local celebrities lure audiences to the box office for ‘Blade Runner,’ ‘Kingsmen,’ and other foreign films. Read More

China Box Office: ‘Wolf Warrior II’ Nears $650M, Enters Top Five All-Time in a Single Territory

Aug 14, 2017 / Box Office /

Patriotic action film and mega-blockbuster Wolf Warrior II scored a third straight weekend as the #1 film in the world and blew past Marvel's The Avengers to become the fifth highest-grossing film ever from a single territory. Read More

‘Wolf Warrior II’ Crowned King of the Chinese Box Office

Aug 10, 2017 / Box Office /

The patriotic action film Wolf Warrior II supplanted Stephen Chow’s The Mermaid on Wednesday to become the highest-grossing film of all-time in China. Remarkably, the film shows no signs of slowing down entering its third weekend in theaters. Read More

On Screen China: The Force Is Not Strong with ‘Rogue One’

Jan 5, 2017 / Box Office /

The Force isn’t strong in China. But hey, at least Disney has Marvel. Read More

Disney, Marvel Hope ‘Captain America’ Will Stretch China Hot Streak

May 6, 2016 / News /

Starting with Iron Man in 2008, the studios’ superhero franchises have hit big. Read More

On Screen China: Disney Hopes ‘Jungle’ will Rumble Box Office

Apr 14, 2016 / Box Office /

Expect an explosive weekend fueled by solid word of mouth and premium ticket sales at China's 200+ IMAX screens. Read More

China Box Office Sets New Weekly Record, Led by Homegrown Trio

Feb 15, 2016 / Box Office /

Wow: $548 million, the largest seven-day gross in the history of the movies. Anywhere. Read More

On Screen China: ‘Panda’ Preview a Warm Spot in Cold Weekend at the Box Office

Jan 25, 2016 / Box Office /

Cold weather decimated movie ticket sales in the world’s No. 1 and 2 markets over the weekend, as Winter Storm Jonas buried the U.S. East Coast in record-breaking snowfall, shutting down cinemas in many key markets, and a nationwide cold snap in China plunged temperatures to 30-year lows, compelling would-be moviegoers to huddle instead around Read More

Hotel of the Jedi: Luxury Properties Wake Up to the Force

Jan 22, 2016 / News /

Star Wars hype may have died down (if only slightly) around the globe, but it’s only been less than two weeks since the film Star Wars: The Force Awakens debuted in China, making more than $100 million in ticket sales in the Chinese box office. In order to cash in on the hype, luxury hotels across Read More

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