Headlines from China: The Complicated Supply Chain Behind China’s Fan Economy

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In an age where followers and social media popularity are everything, fans have become an integral part of many Chinese celebrities’ careers. Read More

Headlines from China: The H Collective To Produce Three Movies Featuring Li Bingbing and TFBoys’ Karry Wang

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The H Collective, a newly-launched film finance, production, marketing, and distribution company based in Los Angeles, is signing Chinese actors to be in its first few productions; among them, actress Li Bingbing and singer Karry Wang. Read More

Headlines from China: How Chinese Conglomerates Fail to Conquer the Local Film Market

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With a string of collapsed investment deals attracting attention in 2017, many people believe that the Chinese government's tightened control over overseas investments hinder Chinese conglomerates' expansions in the entertainment industry. But is it true? Read More

Headlines from China: Bilibili Getting Ready for US IPO with Cornerstone Investments

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Although Bilibili is a leading video site in China, most people in the west are unfamiliar with this brand. By securing cornerstone investments, Bilibili hopes to increase American investors' confidence in the company. Read More

Headlines from China: China Media Capital Launches CMC Live

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CMC live was launched on January 10, aiming to integrate music and live performance talent across the Chinese entertainment industry and serve as a platform for live performances in China. Read More

Headlines from China: A Look At The Most Anticipated Chinese New Year Films

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Big-budget local films, mostly sequels, are going to dominate the Chinese New Year box office in 2018, including Monster Hunt 2 , Detective Chinatown 2 , The Monkey King 3 , and Operation Red Sea. Read More

Headlines from China: Wanda Officially Announces Exclusion of Legendary Entertainment in Restructuring

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After having suspended its stocks for half a year, Wanda has officially announced that U.S. movie studio Legendary Entertainment will not be part of the reorganization that has been in progress in July last year. Read More

Headlines from China: A Run-down of China’s Private Studios in 2017

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Huayi Brothers Media, Wanda Pictures, Beijing Enlight Media, Bona Film Group, and Le Vision Pictures are considered top 5 private studios in China. In 2017, some of them successfully enhanced their prominent positions in the Chinese film market, while some didn't. Read More

Headlines from China: Disney Partners with Wanda Cinemas to Promote ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’

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Along with the theatrical opening of Lucasfilm's "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" in China, Star Wars-themed exhibitions, which are co-organized by Disney, Mtime, and Wanda Cinemas, are taking place at over 100 movie theaters in 55 cities across China. Read More

Headlines from China: Chinese Film Industry Forecast for 2018

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The 2018 movie box office is projected to reach $9.2 billion (60 billion yuan), with top three films each bringing in $461 million (3 billion yuan). Read More

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