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Headlines from China: Here is Why ‘Coco’ Performed Poorly on Its Opening Day in China

Nov 29, 2017 / Headlines From China /

'Coco,' Pixar's latest animated movie, opened in China on November 24 and grossed only $1.9 million. Then the next day, its ticket sales jumped 270% to $7.1 million. Read More

Headlines from China: Three Hollywood Movies Score January China Releases

Nov 27, 2017 / Headlines From China /

'Star Wars: The Last Jedi,' 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,' and 'Ferdinand' to Open in China in January, 2018; Ang Lee Will Use VR Technology in 'Gemini Man'; Huayi Brothers Media Announces Over 30 TV Drama Series. Read More

Headlines from China: China-Censored Version of ‘HHhH’ is Twenty Minutes Shorter Than The Original

Nov 24, 2017 / Headlines From China /

According to the permit issued by SAPPRFT, the total running time of the version to be released in China is 100 minutes, 20 minutes shorter than its original version. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Wolf Warrior 2’ and ‘Youth’ Have No Luck to be Released in Taiwan

Nov 22, 2017 / Headlines From China /

Recently, Taiwan announces a list of mainland Chinese films to be released theatrically in that region in 2018. 'Wolf Warrior 2' and 'Youth' are not on the list. Read More

Headlines from China: U.S. Remake Rights to Dayyan Eng’s Chinese Comedy ‘Wished’ Have been Sold

Nov 21, 2017 / Headlines From China /

The remake rights to Chinese comedy 'Wished' have been sold to an American company. The U.S. remake will be produced by movie producer and former Disney executive Todd Garner. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ Producer to Executive Produce Chinese Film ‘Dongji Island’

Nov 17, 2017 / Headlines From China /

'Dongji Island,' an upcoming Chinese war film to be directed by emerging filmmaker Yu Lei, has brought acclaimed Hollywood producers David Permut and Jay Stern on board as executive producers. Read More

Headlines from China: The New Year Holiday Season is Not about Domestic Comedies Anymore

Nov 16, 2017 / Headlines From China /

The two months between late November and late January are considered one of the most important holiday seasons for China box office. Read More

Headlines from China: Yu Yongfu Officially Resigns from Alibaba Digital Media and Entertainment Group

Nov 15, 2017 / Headlines From China /

Yu Yongfu will officially step down as the Chairman of Alibaba Digital Media and Entertainment Group on December 1. Meanwhile, Yu is assigned as the head of eWTP, a new strategic investment unit to be established by Alibaba Group. Read More

Headlines From China: Tough Journey Ahead For Alibaba’s Entertainment Segment, With or Without Yu Yongfu

Nov 14, 2017 / Headlines From China /

It's evident that Alibaba's entertainment arm is facing various challenges, with or without Yu Yongfu. Read More

Headlines from China: More Money to be Burned by Chinese Video Platforms in 2018?

Nov 13, 2017 / Headlines From China /

As the online streaming sector has been seeing continual growth in advertising revenue and number of paid users, the leading platforms backed by giant tech companies, such as Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent, seem to be willing to burn more money in 2018 to conquer the market. Read More

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