Online Content Rules Leave Platforms Holding The Bag

 /  News  / 
Regulators are circling online content platforms and their vetting procedures, which suffer from inattention and lack of support. Read More

Headlines from China: 4K Restored Version of ‘Life Is Beautiful’ May Get Theatrical Release In China

 /  Headlines From China  / 
The 4K restored version of Italian classic film Life Is Beautiful, directed by Roberto Benigni, has passed Chinese censors and may get a theatrical release in China next year, according to sources familiar with the matter. Read More

Chinese Celebs Are Taking Unruly Fans to Court for Defamation

 /  Chinasplaining  / 
A first-of-its-kind report revealed that this year, more than 100 stars filed lawsuits against individuals for posting false or malicious information online. Read More

Headlines from China: A Look at 2019 Foreign “Buyout” Films in China

 /  Headlines From China  / 
Japan overtook the US as the biggest "buyout" film exporter with a total of 24 titles. Only 17 US productions were theatrically released in China this year. Read More

R3 Nov: Would Actress Yang Zi’s Onscreen Popularity Translates to Commercial Success?

 /  Entertainment Marketing  / 
Yang has differentiated herself from other popular actresses like Yang Mi, Angelababy, whose commercial success in fashion overshadowed their acting career. Read More

Headlines from China: New Self-rated PG-13 Animated Film to Release in China

 /  Headlines From China  / 
Produced by Enlight Media's animation studio Color Room, the 2019 animated film Miaoxiansheng has been scheduled to release on December 31. Posters and a newly released trailer of Miaoxiansheng include a warning that says the film may not be appropriate for audiences under 13. Read More

Tencent Video, iQiyi Blasted on Weibo for Levying Extra Fees on VIP Members

 /  News  / 
Online video streaming platforms Tencent Video and iQiyi have come under fire on Chinese social media for charging premium subscribers for earlier access to episodes of a popular TV series, resulting in executives from both companies promising to change the pricing policy for the series. Read More

Headlines from China: Will China Release Huayi Brothers’ ‘Eight Hundred’ Soon?

 /  Headlines From China  / 
‘Eight Hundred’ might be allowed to eventually release this year to ensure China's box office growth. Read More

Sharing Luxury Lifestyles With Chinese Consumers: Q&A With Sarah Zhang of House Films

 /  CBI  / 
We caught up with Zhang to discuss the trajectory of her work on branded content in China and House Films' latest offering, “Yacht Life: Love the Ocean.” Read More

CBI Case Study: Bilibili’s Top Bullet Chats of 2019

 /  CBI  / 
Earlier this month Bilibili released its third annual list of the its top "bullet chats," the streaming, user-submitted commentary that is a defining feature of the popular youth-oriented video platform. Read More

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