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Headlines from China: Documentaries Flourish on Chinese Video Site Bilibili

Jul 16, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Founded in 2010, Bilibili is a Chinese video site mainly themed around animation, comic, and game (ACG). Interestingly, this site also helped several documentaries, such as Masters In The Forbidden City and National Treasure, gain popularity over the past a few years. Read More

Headlines from China: Pow! Entertainment to Launch Stan Lee Comic Con in China

Jul 13, 2018 / Headlines From China /

American media production company Pow! Entertainment, which is co-founded by Stan Lee, announced that the company would launch its first Stan Lee Comic Con in Shanghai this year. Read More

Headlines from China: Jia Zhangke to Chair Competition Jury of Locarno Film Festival

Jul 12, 2018 / Headlines From China /

The 71st Locarno Film Festival has named celebrated Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke to chair the jury, which includes five members. Read More

Headlines from China: Alibaba, Tencent Make Fortune’s Top 10 Most Profitable Companies in China

Jul 11, 2018 / Headlines From China /

The majority of the top 10 most profitable Chinese companies are banks or insurance companies. Exceptions include internet companies Tencent and Alibaba. Read More

Headlines from China: Zhang Yimou Starts Shooting New Film in Dunhuang

Jul 10, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Today, Zhang Yimou starts filming his new film 'One Second' in Dunhuang, a Chinese city best known for the nearby Mogao Caves. Read More

Headlines from China: Chinese Authorities Anxious about Wanda’s Assets Restructuring?

Jul 9, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Recently, the authorities sent a letter of inquiry to Wanda with a list of harsh questions, requesting further elaborations on the company's assets restructuring process and potential risks. Read More

Headlines from China: These Three Companies Benefit Most From the Success of ‘Dying to Survive’

Jul 6, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Currently, the Chinese film industry is abuzz with discussions about dark comedy Dying to Survive, due to the film's box office success as well as its social significance. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Dying to Survive’ Crosses $45.2 Million On Opening Day

Jul 5, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Chinese comedy-drama film Dying to Survive opened on July 5 with 51% of screen share. As of 8 p.m. (Beijing Time), the film has earned over 300 million yuan ($45.2 million). Read More

Headlines from China: Disney’s ‘Mulan’ Won’t Be A China Co-production

Jul 3, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Recently, Disney’s upcoming live action film Mulan was registered with China’s Film Bureau. According to information released by the bureau, the film was registered as a “Chinese-assisting production” instead of “Chinese co-production.” Read More

Headlines from China: Another Co-produced Cash Grab Failed at the Box Office in China

Jul 2, 2018 / Headlines From China /

"Escape Plan 2: Hades," which is co-financed by China's Leomus Pictures and stars Sylvester Stallone and Chinese actor Huang Xiaoming, opened in Chinese theaters on June 29. Upon scrutiny, this blockbuster-like action movie seems more like a cash grab. Read More

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