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Headlines from China: ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ Lands China Release

Jan 6, 2020 / Headlines From China /

Directed by Marielle Heller, the 2019 American drama film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood has been granted a theatrical release in mainland China. A Chinese film poster was also unveiled today, although a release date is yet to be determined. Read More

Headlines from China: BBC Series ‘Dracula’ to Stream in China and on Netflix Simultaneously

Jan 3, 2020 / Headlines From China /

BBC's 2020 drama series Dracula will premiere on Netflix and Chinese streaming platform Xigua Video (a ByteDance subsidiary) simultaneously on January 4. Read More

Headlines from China: A Look at The Highest-grossing Chinese Actors

Jan 2, 2020 / Headlines From China /

By the end of 2019, there are five Chinese actors whose lifetime box office gross have crossed the RMB 10 billion mark. Read More

China’s Box Office Revenue Grew 5.4% in 2019, Bolstered by Domestic Films

Jan 2, 2020 / News /

China’s film box office revenue rose 5.4% to 64.3 billion yuan ($9.2 billion) in 2019, a slower rate than its 9% growth during the previous year, state news agency Xinhua reported Thursday. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Marriage Story’ To Release in China

Dec 30, 2019 / Headlines From China /

Chinese distributor Road Pictures revealed on December 30 that 2019 American drama film Marriage Story has been imported to China for a theatrical release, although a release date is yet to be determined. Read More

Gaming Addiction Part of ‘Public Health Problem’ Say Regulators

Dec 30, 2019 / News /

Regulators are again taking action against gaming addiction and problematic online content, in a bid to protect the mental health of China’s young, in a plan released on December 27. Read More

Headlines from China: National Alliance of Arthouse Cinemas to Release ‘Richard Jewell’ on January 10

Dec 27, 2019 / Headlines From China /

Produced by Warner Brothers and directed by Clint Eastwood, the 2019 American film Richard Jewell has been set to release in China on January 10 under the banner of China’s National Alliance of Arthouse Cinemas. Read More

Bruce Lee’s Daughter Sues Fast-Food Chain Over Copyright

Dec 27, 2019 / News /

Shannon Lee is demanding $30 million from the Chinese company for its logo, which bears similarities to the martial arts legend. Read More

Headlines from China: Shanghai Pledges to Offer Film Programs Every Week in 2020

Dec 26, 2019 / Headlines From China /

The plan currently has 37 themed film programs featuring titles from 17 countries, which offers more diverse choices to the local moviegoers. Read More

Kuaishou Announces Plans for 2020 Spring Festival Gala

Dec 26, 2019 / News /

Short video app Kuaishou will give away a total of RMB 1.1 billion for the show. Read More

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