Tough Transmission from Theatrical Distribution to Online Distribution
There are a lot of uncertainties created after theatrical films all start to move from theaters to online platforms. Two major problems entailed for this transmission: (1) whether or not a theatrical film is suitable for small-screen watching experience, and (2) which platform is the best one to go with for each film. Entertainment Capital examined 22 highest-grossing theatrical films in 2019 about how they performed online compared to theaters. This detailed report shows the great difficulty for a theatrical film to be repositioned for an online release. Read more Entertainment Capital
Logo from the “Save the Cinema” movement initiated in Japan
Who Killed Chinese Movie Theaters?
An article titled “Who Killed Chinese Movie Theaters” got widely circulated on WeChat recently. Amidst lots of confusion and misunderstandings about movie theaters’ current situation, this article uses clear rationale and strong arguments to dispel myths and rumors that originated from the other industries. At the end, this article calls for more efforts —both from the authority and private companies, to be put into recovering film business. Read more on ShenShuiYL
