‘Downton Abbey’ Scores December 13 China Release
It was announced today that 2019 historical period drama film Downton Abbey has been scheduled to release in Chinese theaters on December 13. The film is written by Julian Fellowes who also created and wrote the hit television series of the same name. The film was made with a small budget of 20 million USD and has been released in many countries around the world. In China, the Downton Abbey TV series has successfully won over Chinese audience in the past, which makes the film version highly anticipated. Read more on Mtime
‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ to Release in China and The U.S. Simultaneously
Upcoming American fantasy adventure comedy film Jumanji: The Next Level has been set to release in China day and date with the U.S. on December 13, according to an announcement released today. The film is a sequel to Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and will again star Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan. In addition, Asian American actress Awkwafina, who became widely known for her performance in Crazy Rich Asians, will also appear in the film. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle was release in the Chinese market in 2017 and make near RMB 500 million ($71.5 million) at the box office. Read more on Mtime
Cambodian Chinese Co-production ‘Cambodian Love’ to Release in Chinese Theaters
On November 7, a premiere ceremony and press conference for Cambodian Chinese romantic drama Cambodian Love (Jian Ai) took place at the National Museum of China in Beijing. Officials from both countries’ cultural departments attended the event. The film was made in correspondence with China’s “One Belt, One Road” initiative and on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of China-Cambodia diplomatic relations. The film is set to release theatrically in China on November 11. Read more on Mtime
