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Headlines from China: Arthouse Film ‘The Wild Goose Lake’ Partners with Livestreamer Li Jiaqi to Sell Tickets

Dec 4, 2019 / Headlines From China /

The online event is co-presented by Taobao Live-streaming and digital film publicity platform Dengta, both are owned by Alibaba Group. Within 6 seconds, 255,000 ticket vouchers were sold out. Read More

Video Firm Baofeng Loses Nearly All Employees in Wake of Flopped British Deal

Dec 4, 2019 / Money /

Almost all staff have left troubled online video service provider Baofeng Group Co. Ltd., which has been haunted by operational and financial challenges as it struggles to manage fallout from its involvement in a high-profile and ill-fated acquisition of British firm MP & Silva Holding SA. Read More

Headlines from China: Cinémathèque Française to Host Largest Ever Jia Zhangke Retrospective

Dec 3, 2019 / Headlines From China /

Titled "La Galaxie Jia Zhangke," it is the largest and most comprehensive retrospective of Jia's works so far. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Secures Simultaneous Release in China and North America

Nov 29, 2019 / Headlines From China /

"Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" will have a wide release in China day and date with North America on December 20. In addition, sneak preview screenings of the film will start nationwide in China in select theaters on December 18. Read More

Godfrey Gao’s Passing Ignites Debates about Media Industry’s Work Culture

Nov 29, 2019 / News /

The death of Godfrey Gao has sparked outrage over working conditions in China’s TV industry, due to its long hours, extreme stunts, and lax safety standards. Read More

Headlines from China: 1884 Film & TV Companies in China Went Out of Business in 2019

Nov 28, 2019 / Headlines From China /

According to business data service provider Tianyancha, 1884 Chinese companies in the film & television sector have gone out of business in 2019. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Rumored to Release in China and the U.S. Simultaneously

Nov 26, 2019 / Headlines From China /

If the rumor turns out to be true, this will be the first Star Wars film to be released in China day and date with North America. In the past, Star Wars movies were usually released in China one month after its North American opening. Read More

Headlines from China: China Launches State-owned Short Video App “Yang Video”

Nov 25, 2019 / Headlines From China /

China's first 5G-backed new media mobile app "Yang Video" (央视频, or "center video") was officially launched by the state-owned China Media Group, aiming at attracting young audiences between age 20 - 45. Read More

Headlines from China: New Amendment to CEPA Further Opens Up Mainland Film Market to Hong Kong

Nov 22, 2019 / Headlines From China /

A new amendment to the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has been signed on November 21. The new amendment further opens up several market sectors including legal, architecture, film, TV, tourism, in mainland China to Hong Kong companies and individuals. Read More

Bytedance Overtakes Baidu, Tencent in H1 Digital Ad Revenue

Nov 22, 2019 / Entertainment Marketing /

Brands are increasingly shifting budget to short video apps, which are outperforming other internet platforms. Read More

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