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Headlines from China: Beijing International Film Festival Announces Partial Lineup

Mar 16, 2018 / Headlines From China /

The 8th Beijing International Film Festival just announced the first batch of films to be screened this year at the festival. Award season favorites, such as Get Out, Call Me By Your Name, and The Disaster Artist, appeared on the list. Read More

Headlines from China: Short Video is A Trendy Pastime in China, Survey Shows

Mar 15, 2018 / Headlines From China /

At the beginning of 2018, several apps that allow users to make, share, and watch short videos quickly gained popularity in China. Currently, making and watching short videos on these apps has become the new trendy pastime among Chinese youngsters. Read More

Headlines from China: Sun Hongbin Resigns as Leshi Chairman

Mar 14, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Sun Hongbin will step down as the Chairman of Leshi, the listed arm of the troubled LeEco. Liu Shuqing, the current General Manager of LeShi, is appointed as interim chairwoman. Read More

Headlines from China: China to Eliminate SAPPRFT as Part of Government Restructure

Mar 13, 2018 / Headlines From China /

China will abolish the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television and form a new media regulatory body under closer control of the State Council. Read More

Headlines from China: Which Provinces in China Love Foreign Films the Most?

Mar 9, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Along with the development of China's film industry and Chinese moviegoers' ever-changing tastes, foreign films overall perform better and better in China over the past three years. But which provinces in China love foreign films the most? Read More

Headlines From China: ‘Buddy Love’ The Key To Winning Box Office In China

Mar 8, 2018 / Box Office /

“Buddy Love,” a screenwriting technique first mentioned in screenwriter Blake Snyder’s book Save The Cat, has been seen employed in many top-grossing Chinese films, most recently, Detective Chinatown 2 and Operation Red Sea. Read More

Headlines from China: Indian-Chinese Co-production Makes Economic Sense Says Chinese Official

Mar 7, 2018 / Headlines From China /

After "Dangal" became a smash hit last year, "Secret Superstar" blazes new trail for Indian cinema in China as the first revenue-sharing import. What’s on the horizon is the first Indian-Chinese co-production "The Zookeeper," which will be directed by the director of "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" Kabir Khan. Read More

Headlines From China: Frances McDormand To Collaborate With Chinese Director Chloe Zhao

Mar 6, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Oscar-winning actress Frances McDormand has announced at the 33rd annual Independent Spirit Awards that she will be working with director Chloe Zhao in a future film. Read More

Headlines From China: Cultural And Entertainment Industry Trends In 2018

Mar 5, 2018 / Headlines From China /

With China’s "two sessions," the annual meetings of the national legislature and the top political advisory body opening in Beijing, and showbiz veterans attending the meetings, a few trends have emerged that will likely affect the Chinese cultural and entertainment industry this year. Read More

Headlines from China: Disney’s Live Action ‘Mulan’ Pushed to 2020

Mar 2, 2018 / Headlines From China /

The release date of Disney's upcoming live-action film Mulan has been pushed to March 27, 2020, according to a recent announcement from the company. The announcement came along with a slew of other film updates, including that Avengers: Infinity War will be moved up a week. Read More

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