Headlines from China: A Look at Top 50 Local Films in First Half of 2018

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WeChat media account yiqipaidianying took a look at the profitability of box office top 50 and found that only 12 of them made a profit, 6 broke even while the remaining 32 lost money. Read More

Headlines from China: China-Censored Version of ‘HHhH’ is Twenty Minutes Shorter Than The Original

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According to the permit issued by SAPPRFT, the total running time of the version to be released in China is 100 minutes, 20 minutes shorter than its original version. Read More

‘The Chinese Mayor’ Producer Taps Into VR Documentary Filmmaking

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This is the first in a series of interviews with Chinese filmmakers participating in the 2017 International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam. Read More

Headlines from China: Six Things to Avoid for a Film to Pass China Censorship

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Plan to bring your film to China? Here are the six things your film needs to avoid in order to pass the Chinese censorship. Read More

Headlines from China: Debate Arises as China Selects ‘Wolf Warrior 2’ to Compete for the Academy Award

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As the Academy revealed this year’s submitted films for the Best Foreign Language Film Award, Chinese audiences have been heatedly discussing if ‘Wolf Warriors 2’ is the right movie to represent China. Read More

Headlines from China: Will This Distributor Conquer the Chinese and Chinese American Market in North America

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This distributor made many Chinese films available in commercial theaters overseas. Read More

Headlines from China: Alibaba to Release New Cinema Management and Ticketing Products

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On August 24 (Beijing Time), Alibaba announces that the company will release two new products, including cinema management system 'Fenghuang Yunzhi' and Tao Piao Piao Pro App. Read More

China Box Office: “Wolf Warrior II” Closes Out Blackout Period on High Note

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On its fourth weekend of release, Wolf Warriors II -- already the highest-grossing film of all-time in China -- punctuated its historic run with a fourth consecutive weekend atop the box office charts, fending off fierce competition from fellow action flick Paradox. Read More

Headlines from China: Jia Zhangke to Shoot ‘Ash is Purest White’

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The official Weibo account of Jia Zhangke’s latest film 'Ash is Purest White' ('Jiang Hu Er Nv') reveals that the film has been officially launched and Jia is preparing for the shooting. Read More

Headlines from China: Baby Driver Star Ansel Elgort is Having a Good Time in China

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Edgar Wright’s action comedy film Baby Driver is having its China premiere on August 16. Actor Ansel Elgort, who played the main character Baby in the film, was spotted visiting China’s famous tourist destinations on August 15. Read More