From ‘Infernal Affairs’ to ‘God of Gamblers’: 10 of Andy Lau’s Top Movies

 /  People  / 
A man with a prodigious work ethic, Andy Lau has starred in more than 150 movies. We look back at his illustrious career and select 10 of his very best films. Read More

Headline from China: Four Chinese-language Films Enter Tokyo Int’l Film Festival 2019

 /  Headlines From China  / 
The 32nd Tokyo International Film Festival unveiled its lineup on September 26. Four Chinese language films enteres the festival with one in the competition section. Read More

The Rise of Video Game Livestreaming in China

 /  Game  / 
Compared to entertainment streaming, video game streaming is much more mass market, with limited revenue concentration among top customers. Read More

Headlines from China: A Look at China’s  Non-Commercial Cinema Lines

 /  Headlines From China  / 
Most cinemas in China are under commercial cinema lines, which mainly show newly released commercial films. So where can people go for other types of movies, such as art house films and old classics? Read More

Metals-Turned-Movie-Maker Collapses Amid Film Industry Downturn

 /  News  / 
A Chinese company that started life as a metals firm and transformed into a film studio betting on the domestic industry’s bright prospects has gone bust as the sector slows. Read More

Headlines from China: 4K Restoration of ‘The Legend of 1900’  Lands China Release

 /  Headlines From China  / 
It was announced today that Italian film The Legend of 1900 will be released theatrically in China, although a release date has yet to be determined. Read More

Understanding China’s Video Streaming Services: Part One

 /  CBI  / 
While the U.S. market braces for the coming “streaming wars,” China has long offered a more diversified ecosystem for online video content. Read More

CBI Case Study: Enhancing Brand Presence With Custom Reality Shows 

 /  CBI  / 
Instead of sponsoring big talent competitions, brands may see better outcomes through the customized production of smaller-scale shows that allow a brand to be deeply tied into the purpose of the series from its inception. Read More

CBI Video: A Fairytale Spin on the Harsh Realities of Left-Behind Children

 /  CBI  / 
Fotile, a kitchen appliance manufacturer that specializes in buiit-in ranges and hoods, created a suspenseful and moving short film rooted in real life for this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival. Read More

CBI News Wrap: Jay Chou’s Brand Business, Douyin Video Challenge

 /  CBI  / 
Jay Chou briefly broke the Chinese internet with the release of his new single “Won’t Cry.", which sold 2 million copies in the first hour, but he says he doesn’t rely on music to make money. Read More

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