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Headlines from China: ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ and ‘Searching’ Set for China Releases

Nov 21, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Sony Pictures' upcoming animated film 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' has scored a December 21 China release. This is the second Hollywood animated film to release in China in December following the December 14 release of 'The Grinch'. Read More

Headlines from China: Disney Gets Approval from China For Fox Deal

Nov 20, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Many have concerned that the deal would be challenged by the Chinese government, given the ongoing US-China trade war. Read More

Headlines from China: Golden Horse Awards Overshadowed by Political Controversy

Nov 19, 2018 / Headlines From China /

The award ceremony of the 55th Golden Horse Awards took place in Taipei on November 18. Fu Yue, whose film Our Youth in Taiwan won the Best Documentary award, unexpectedly became the center of attention for her controversial acceptance speech. Read More

Headlines from China: China’s Reliance on Hollywood Increases Again

Nov 16, 2018 / Headlines From China /

For China's film bureau, regulating the release of foreign films is always a balancing act. Read More

Headlines from China: A Look At Chinese Video Platforms’ 2019 Slates

Nov 15, 2018 / Headlines From China /

As the Chinese entertainment sector has been having a bumpy ride in 2018, China's online video platforms have learned to curate the 2019 slates with a cautious mind. Read More

Headlines from China: Tao Piao Piao to Further Integrate With Alibaba’s E-commerce Platforms

Nov 14, 2018 / Headlines From China /

On November 14, Alibaba’s online ticketing platform Tao Piao Piao announced the company's plan to further integrate its ticketing services with its e-commerce platforms. Read More

Headlines from China: Sony Pictures Imageworks to Animate Pearl Studio’s ‘Over The Moon’

Nov 13, 2018 / Headlines From China /

China's Pearl Studio and Netflix jointly announced that Sony Pictures Imageworks was to animate upcoming feature Over The Moon, which is co-produced by the two companies and directed by Oscar-wining director Glen Keane. Read More

Headlines from China: Chinese Talent Show ‘I am The Actor’ Getting American Remake

Nov 12, 2018 / Headlines From China /

This is the first time an original Chinese variety show gets an international remake. Read More

Headlines from China: Alibaba Pictures Announces A 20-Film Slate

Nov 9, 2018 / Headlines From China /

On November 9, Alibaba Pictures announced "Jin Cheng Co-production Program (锦橙合制计划)" to co-produce 20 films over the next five years. Read More

Headlines from China: Passion Pays Off for Chinese “Fuerdai” Wang Sicong

Nov 8, 2018 / Headlines From China /

On November 3, Invictus Gaming (iG) took home the 2018 'League of Legends' World Championship. This put a spotlight on the Chinese esports team as well as its founder Wang Sicong. Read More

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