Headlines From China: As Universal Beijing Opens, Local Theme Parks Feel the Heat

As Universal Beijing Opens, Local Theme Parks Feel the Heat

The Chinese capital is known for its historical landmarks, but a brand new international theme park is creating all the buzz among locals this month. Even before doors to the Universal Beijing Resort opened Monday, hundreds of thousands of people had experienced trial operations for the park that had been two decades in the making. Tickets for its opening day sold out in just one minute after they were released Sept. 14. Read more Sixth Tone

‘Dune’ and ‘No Time to Die’ Set China Release Dates, Confirming Entry to World’s Largest Film Market

After months with few significant new Hollywood releases, both “Dune” and ‘No Time to Die’ finalized their China opening dates on Sunday, officially confirming their outing in the world’s largest film market at a time when other major studio titles have been given the cold shoulder. “Dune” will land on Oct. 22, day-and-date with the N. American release and its debut on HBO Max. “No Time to Die” will roar in a week after on Oct. 29, a full three weeks after its U.S. debut. Read more Variety