Yang Yang | China Film Insider

China’s Spring Festival Gala Is a Catwalk for Foreign Luxury Brands

Feb 21, 2018 / Celebrity /

Chinese celebrities who performed at this year’s Lunar New Year Gala were seen in luxury brands including Valentino, Gucci, and Hugo Boss. Read More

Are ‘Little Fresh Meat’ Actors Helping Propaganda Films?

Jan 2, 2018 / Opinion /

While having attractive young actors play important political figures is certainly refreshing, is it the best way to educate the youth on the country’s most important historical events? Read More

Headlines from China: Is TVB Becoming “Foxconn” for China’s Streaming Sites?

Oct 4, 2017 / Headlines From China /

For audiences in mainland China, TVB shows are a part of their childhood and youthhood memories. However, over the past a few years, we can barely think of a TVB show that is truly memorable. Read More

‘Little Fresh Meat’ Actors Making Waves in China’s Film Scene?

Sep 30, 2017 / Opinion /

A series of misfiring films starring good-looking young pin-ups suggest it may be time for nation’s entertainment bosses to rethink industry’s strategy. Read More

The Top 10 Male Chinese Actors You Need to Know

Aug 22, 2017 / China Film Insiders /

From Andy Lau ("The Great Wall") to Kris Wu ("Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets"), here is a list of 10 Chinese actors you need to know. Read More

How Fans ‘Lock Screenings’ to Support Their Idols

Aug 14, 2017 / Chinasplaining /

Suo chang, as it is called in Chinese, literally means to lock a screening. It refers to the practice of buying the minimum possible number of tickets to a single screening to ensure it will not be canceled for low attendance. Read More