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Headlines from China: Short Video App Kuaishou Tests Long Video Feature

Jul 19, 2019 / Headlines From China /

Chinese short video app Kuaishou is currently testing a long-video feature, which streams videos that are longer than 57 seconds but shorter than 10 minutes. Read More

For China’s Studios, Movies Have Lost Their Magic

Jul 18, 2019 / News /

All but one of the 13 listed Chinese film studios that had released first-half earnings forecasts by Tuesday expect to see either their profits fall or sink into the red amid tighter government scrutiny over the industry. Read More

Headlines from China: Hainan Island Festival Launches Industry Section H!Market

Jul 17, 2019 / Headlines From China /

The 2nd Hainan Island International Film Festival officially opens a new industry section named H!Market. It will become a permanent section of the Festival along with the competition, screening and pitch sections. Read More

Headlines from China: Shanghai Launches 24-Hour Movie Theaters

Jul 16, 2019 / Headlines From China /

On July 15, a launch ceremony for the first two 24-hour movie theaters took place in Shanghai. The two movie theaters that are approved by the Shanghai municipal government to operate after mid-night are the Grand Theater and the Cathay Theater. Read More

Live-streaming Platform Inke Acquires Social App Jimu for $85 Million

Jul 16, 2019 / Money /

Live-streaming platform Inke announced on Sunday that it acquired interest-based social app Jimu for $85 million. Read More

Headlines from China: Chinese Animation Studio and Theme Park Giant Fanta Wild to Launch IPO

Jul 15, 2019 / Headlines From China /

Fanta Wild, a Chinese entertainment group considered by some as China's Disney, is planning to launch IPO. Read More

Chinese Celeb Promoting ‘Lion King’ Is No Simba, Critics Say

Jul 15, 2019 / News /

A popular Chinese singer has triggered debate in the country over his connection to this year’s remake of the Disney classic “The Lion King.” Read More

Headlines from China: Why Are Chinese Audiences Not Into Musical Movies?

Jul 12, 2019 / Headlines From China /

China has become the world's second largest film market, yet there hasn't been a musical movie having achieved significant box office success in China. Read More

Maoyan, Tencent Move Further into Entertainment as Movie-goers Wane

Jul 12, 2019 / News /

The partnership highlights Maoyan’s determination to expand beyond its core movie ticketing business. Read More

Headlines from China: Will Tencent Lose NBA’s China Broadcasting Rights Next Season?

Jul 10, 2019 / Headlines From China /

The NBA finals just took place last month and Chinese sports streaming giants have started fighting for its next season's broadcasting rights in China. Read More

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