Chinese Media Regulator to Ban Film & TV Remakes?
This week, a screen shot of a list of new censorship rules is circulated on the internet. The new rules include detailed guidelines regarding TV & film content as well as a ban on remakes. While some industry professionals question the reliability of the source, some people are afraid that the document is real. After speaking with several industry experts, WeChat media account Entertainment Capital concludes that the screenshot is likely released by someone who attended a meeting organized by the media regulator to discuss these possible changes to the current censorship policies. While the new rules are not finalized, it’s very possible that they are being considered. The possible ban on remakes shocks many as remakes are often considered not-sensitive. Read more on Ent Group
Chinese gaming streaming giant Huya recently announced at a press conference that the company’s overseas live-streaming platform Nimo TV had officially entered the Brazilian market. Nimo TV has already signed exclusive partnerships with a number of famous Brazilian YouTube creators and exclusive livestreaming agreements with several major Brazilian e-sports teams. Launched in May 2018, Nimo TV has been operating in countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Mexico before the launch in Brazil. As of the end of 2018, Nimo TV had more than 11.5 million monthly active users globally. Nimo TV’s expansion could help Huya tap into Brazil’s emerging livestreaming market as its domestic market slows down and oversight tightens. A recent market survey conducted by Nimo TV shows that there is increasing interest in game streaming in Brazil. Read more on 36Kr
Top Chinese Actors to Dub Japanese Classic ‘Spirited Away’
Hayao Miyazaki’s 2001 classic Spirited Away has been set to release in China on June 21. Recently, a set of Chinese style posters by Chinese designer Zao Dao was released. It has also been revealed that renowned Chinese director Tian Zhuangzhuang and actress Wang Lin are confirmed to dub two important characters in the film. According to an industry insider, a-list actors Zhou Dongyu and Jing Boran will dub the main characters of the film, although an official announcement is yet to be released. This is the first time Spirited Away is released theatrically in China and the second time a film by Hayao Miyazaki is released in China. In December last year, the filmmaker’s 1988 classic My Neighbor Totoro was brought to China for a wide release and earned RMB 173 million ($25 million) at the box office. Read more on Mtime
