Headlines From China

Headlines From China: Sohu CEO Zhang Chaoyang: 2017 A Year Of Transition For Online Videos

Jan 30, 2018  /  Headlines From China  / 
Zhang defined 2017 as a year of transition for online videos; Sohu has created 20 high-quality productions in last year and aims to top that number in 2018. Read More

Headlines From China: Perfect World To Transfer $262 Million Worth Of Cinema Businesses 

Jan 29, 2018  /  Headlines From China  / 
Researchers believe that the rising number of cinema screens has exceeded the actual demand, while online video platforms see continued growth in the number of users. Focusing on content-based products will likely make Perfect World more competitive. Read More

Headlines from China: Tencent Acquires Stake in Hollywood Studio Skydance Media

Jan 26, 2018  /  Headlines From China  / 
Hollywood studio Skydance Media has inked a deal with Tencent to sell a little less than 10 percent of its stake to the Chinese tech giant. Read More

Headlines from China: Hong Kong Filmmaker Peter Chan Commissioned to Direct Propaganda Film

Jan 25, 2018  /  Headlines From China  / 
Renowned Hong Kong Filmmaker Peter Chan will write and direct a film about the women's national volleyball team of China, according to an announcement made by China's General Administration of Sports. Read More

Headlines From China: What Can Blockchain Technology Do in Entertainment and Media?

Jan 24, 2018  /  Headlines From China  / 
After the launch of bitcoin futures in major exchanges, blockchain has become a hot topic across industries in China. Many entertainment and media companies are trying to ride the blockchain wave in order to raise more funds. Read More

Headlines From China: Success Of ‘Wonder’ And ‘Secret Superstar’ Unveils Market Potential For Family-Friendly Movies in China

Jan 23, 2018  /  Headlines From China  / 
The success of two low-budget but highly successful films, Wonder and Secret Superstar is a good indicator that China is in need of films whose themes revolve around children. Read More

Headlines From China: Gao Xiaosong Talks About Plans to Form ‘Hollywood China Club’

Jan 22, 2018  /  Headlines From China  / 
Gao Xiaosong, co-founder of Alibaba Music Group and chairman of Alibaba Entertainment Strategic Committee, proposed to change the way China partners with Hollywood by uniting companies like Alibaba, Tencent, and Wanda and form a “Hollywood China Club.” Read More

Headlines from China: Disney’s “Mulan” Liu Yifei Among Frontrunners for China’s Razzie Awards

Jan 19, 2018  /  Headlines From China  / 
Golden Broom Awards, often dubbed as China's Golden Raspberry Awards, recently opened its online poll. This year, the competition for the Most Disappointing Actress Award is much fiercer compared to previous years. Read More

Headlines from China: China’s Obsession with 3D Film is Waning? 

Jan 18, 2018  /  Headlines From China  / 
China developed an obsession with 3D films after the huge success of Avatar in 2010. However, this obsession seems to have started waning recently. Read More

Headlines from China: Mary Elizabeth Winstead to Star in Ang Lee’s ‘Gemini Man’

Jan 17, 2018  /  Headlines From China  / 
American actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead is set to star in Ang Lee's upcoming film Gemini Man, which also features Will Smith. Read More

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