China’s ‘Dune’ Fans Resist 3D Imax Edition, But Haven’t Yet Won the Battle for 2D
The initial excitement and relief among Chinese fans that “Dune” passed government censorship was soon tempered by outrage that the initial release plan didn’t include an Imax 2D version of Denis Villeneuve’s keenly anticipated sci-fi thriller. China is the world’s biggest 3D market, and the only one where films regularly release solely in Imax 3D, with no Imax 2D option. Nevertheless, viewers have been consistently angry about the higher-tech format for nearly a decade. Read more Variety
The Cyberpunk City: Why is Chongqing a Good Place to Film?
The success of “Better Days,” a movie about school bullying starring Zhou Dongyu and Jackson Yi, has once again drawn people’s attention to southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality. A number of films have been shot in Chongqing. Why has Chongqing become the choice of so many film directors? What is the magic of it? Read more CGTN
