Beijing International Film Festival Set to Feature Special Russian Cinema Section
A selection of Russian films will screen in-person during the Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) through a collaboration with the new Russian Film Festival, part of an effort by both governments to promote Russian cinema in China and cultural exchange. Its selection of five films will run in a BJIFF section titled Focus on Russia, which is supported by the Russian Cinema Fund. It seeks to draw on knowledge of Chinese buyers’ past Russian acquisitions to present works that will appeal to local viewer preferences. Read more Variety
Box Office Prospects For ‘No Time To Die’ Just Got Brighter
This past Wednesday marked the “one month away” mark for No Time to Die’s domestic release. However, the MGM/Universal offering will begin its overseas roll-out beginning on September 29 which is two weeks from today. While China is not a kingmaker for the 007 series, it’s certainly an encouraging sign. Equally encouraging, if not more so, is the strong domestic performance of “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” The MCU movie has earned $150 million in 12 days following a $94 million Fri-Mon Labor Day weekend launch and a $34 million second-weekend gross. Read more Forbes
