Jonathan Papish
About the author Jonathan Papish currently covers the Chinese film industry out of New York City, but previously spent 8 years working in China. Jonathan has been a social media and digital assistant for dGenerate Films, a distributor of Chinese contemporary independent cinema and, most recently, he covered the Chinese market for BoxOffice.com. Jonathan is also an audiovisual Mandarin to English translator and has subtitled several high-profile Mainland films and television programs.
On Screen China: ‘Guardians Vol. 2’ Primed to Kick Off Another Month of Hollywood Dominance
Following two months of box office dominance in which imported films captured 82% of all ticket sales, the good times will continue to roll for Hollywood in May starting with this weekend’s day-and-date release of Disney/Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Read More
China Box Office: ‘Furious 8’ Takes Its Victory Lap
Fate of the Furious became the highest-grossing imported film in Chinese box office history, eclipsing its predecessor’s record in local currency on Tuesday. Read More
Holiday Box Office: May Day
China's May Day or Labour Day public holiday is one of the busiest three-day moviegoing periods of the year. As with most holidays, it's reserved for domestic films. Read More
China Box Office: Smurfs Come Up Short, F8 Remains #1
Despite dropping nearly 75% from its opening weekend, 'The Fate of the Furious' lapped a weak field to race closer to the record established by its predecessor for highest-grossing import of all-time. Read More
On Screen China: ‘Furious’ Decelerates; ‘Smurfs’ Through Rose-Tinted Glasses
Demand for 'Furious 8' may already be waning after its historic opening weekend. The culprit isn’t negative word of mouth, nor is it the typical frontloading caused by rabid fans snapping up cheap seats on opening weekend; rather, the fate of 'The Fate of the Furious' is tied directly to a fundamental issue in the Chinese film market: screen allotment. Read More
Domestic Vs Import Box Office: Appearances Can Deceive
Looking at the box office split between foreign and Chinese films this year, it’s easy to conclude China is a balanced market: imports lead slightly with a 52% market share through April 18. But huge imbalances lie behind those numbers. Read More
China Box Office: ‘Furious 8’ Paves New Roads
In three days of release, The Fate of the Furious became the highest-grossing Hollywood film of 2017, toppling several all-time box office records, and cementing the series’ unrivaled popularity in China. Read More
On Screen China: ‘Fate of the Furious’ Set To Peel Out
For North American observers struggling to comprehend the success of 'The Fast and the Furious' franchise in the world’s second largest film market, the best comparison might be 'Star Wars.' Not just from a box office perspective, but also in terms of nostalgia: China’s younger (male) moviegoers have grown up with the series and the stars, and to a large extent they consider 'The Fast and the Furious' theirs. Read More
Bucks For Your Bang: Who Are China’s Top Grossing Foreign Action Stars?
Chinese audiences go for the macho laowai, with some added comedy and soulfulness in the mix. Ability to look good while driving high-speed vehicles is obviously a plus. Read More
China Box Office: Meek ‘Ghost’ Stays In Shell
Sunday morning, after a feeble $7.4 million opening Friday and only a slight increase in ticket sales Saturday amid paltry word of mouth, Chinese media was already describing Ghost in the Shell as pūjiē (扑街) or a flop — literally something that had “fallen flat on its face.” Read More
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