Dystopian Film ‘Ten Years’ Wins Best Picture in Hong Kong, China Censors News

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A publicist for Ten Years told CFI the filmmakers were not surprised by the mainland media blackout because the Chinese government “wants to control people’s thinking.” Read More

Labor of Love Results in ‘Beast of Burden,’ the first China-New Zealand Film Co-Production

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A 3D animated family feature film called ‘Beast of Burden’ is the first film to qualify for a tax break under the China-New Zealand agreement. Read More

New China-U.S. Film Summit Sprouts Mixed Messages About Collaboration

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While Hollywood takes a more conciliatory approach to working in China, Chinese companies are moving more confidently out into the global film industry, buying up swathes of Hollywood. A recent summit tried to get both sides to see eye to eye with mixed results. Read More

Hackneyed Hollywood Titles to Reappear in China With Chinese Characteristics

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It’s not clear who will reprise the Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep’s roles in the Chinese remake of ‘The Devil Wears Prada,’ set in Shanghai not New York. Read More

Lionsgate Stoner Flop ‘American Ultra’ Heads for China

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Lionsgate is trying to capitalize on the China release of DC Comics superhero film Batman v. Superman, also featuring Eisenberg. Read More

China’s Virtual Reality Check

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Both China's gaming community and its moviegoers outnumber America's citizens. Facing breakneck change and harsh pollution, many are excited by the escape offered by virtual reality. Read More

Parents, Industry Lobby for Ratings System as Part of Coming Film Laws

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A film ratings system could mean censors would have to explain their criteria for banning films Read More

Disney ‘Jungle Book’ China Date Follows ‘Zootopia’ Hit, Leads Shanghai Park

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The China Film Group is importing director Jon Favreau’s adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's classic book, called 'Fantasy Forest' in Chinese. Read More

STX Taking ‘Boy’ to China With Huayi

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Led by Robert Simonds, STX Entertainment has had a strong China-focus since its launch in 2014. Read More

‘Revenant’ Going to China; Bona Also Bought Rights to ‘Room’

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The film, which depicts extreme combat violence, is likely to be censored for Chinese audiences. Read More

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