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Headlines from China: A Short History of China’s Summer “Hollywood Blackout”

Aug 28, 2018 / Headlines From China /

This year, 15 foreign films were released in Chinese theaters between June and August. It remains to be seen if the "summer blackout" will be eliminated for good or reappear next year. Read More

Headlines from China: Alibaba Pictures to Co-produce ‘A Dog’s Purpose’ Sequel

Aug 27, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Steven Spielberg's Amblin Partners announced that A Dog's Journey, the sequel to the 2017 family drama film A Dog's Purpose, is now in production. Alibaba Pictures, which formed a strategic partnership with Amblin Partners in 2016, will co-finance and co-produce the film. Read More

Headlines from China: Chinese Box Office Hits Enter Golden Horse Awards

Aug 24, 2018 / Headlines From China /

A leaked list shows that several box office hits from mainland China have been selected into this year's Golden Horse Awards, the Chinese “Oscars.” Read More

Headlines from China: Peppa Pig Wins Copyright Case at Hangzhou Court of The Internet

Aug 23, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Peppa Pig wins the first production copyright infringement case at the Hangzhou Court of The Internet, which was established one year ago to handle internet-related disputes in China. Read More

Alibaba Tests New Technology That Detects Pornographic Content

Aug 23, 2018 / News /

Alibaba’s new porn-busting service converts speech to text and checks it against a database of licentious lexemes. Read More

Headlines from China: 132 Chinese Entertainment Companies Received Investments From BAT

Aug 22, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Many entertainment startup founders believe that if their companies continue to do well in China, they will likely end up being acquired by or receiving investments from Baidu, Alibaba or Tencent (BAT). Read More

Headlines from China: Late Summer China Box Office Forecast

Aug 21, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Twenty films have been confirmed to release in Chinese theaters between now and October 1. Local box office analysts took a look at the twenty films and forecast their opening weekend earnings and overall box office performances. Read More

Launch of Big New Romance on Tencent Video Marred by Advertising Bug

Aug 21, 2018 / News /

"Ruyi’s Royal Love in the Palace" is the first work China Literature will have to report to shareholders after having agreed to complete the acquisition. This will also be a way for Tencent practice to diversify its earnings portfolio. Read More

Headlines from China: Chinese Animated Film ‘Duck Duck Goose’ Released on Netflix

Aug 20, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Duck Duck Goose, an animated film produced by Chinese studio Original Force, has recently been released on Netflix to audiences in over 20 countries. Read More

Second Annual Licensing Expo China Nearly Doubles in Size

Aug 19, 2018 / News /

"As (Chinese) people raise their living standards, culture and arts licensing is boosting consumption and brand extensions." Read More

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