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Headlines from China: Why iQiyi Taps Into Original Films

May 15, 2019 / Headlines From China /

Here is why Chinese streaming giant iQiyi taps into original films and how its plan is different from Netflix's plan for original films. Read More

Is Wanda Getting Back Into the Theme Park Business?

May 14, 2019 / News /

Real estate and entertainment conglomerate Wanda Group is not completely out of the theme park business, even though it decided to sell off the management arm of that division in 2018. Read More

Headlines from China: iQiyi Announces A Plan for Original Movies

May 13, 2019 / Headlines From China /

On May 10, Chinese video streaming giant iQiyi hosted its annual conference in Beijing. At the conference, iQiyi announced a grand plan for original movies. Read More

Inside Game for Peace, China’s New State-Approved PUBG Clone

May 13, 2019 / Game /

The wildly popular mobile game 'PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds' has been replaced in China with a more government-friendly substitute. Read More

Far East Film Festival: A First Taste of Commercial Chinese Cinema

May 10, 2019 / Opinion /

At the 21st edition of the festival – which drew to a close on May 4 – there were 10 films from China on show across all programmes, and they revealed much about the state of the commercial film industry there as a whole. Read More

Headlines from China: Will ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Beat ‘The Wandering Earth’ at China Box Office?

May 10, 2019 / Headlines From China /

After 17 days in release in China, Marvel’s 'Avengers: Endgame' has earned RMB 4 billion at the Chinese box office. Currently, the top 3 highest grossing films of all time in China are 'Wolf Warrior 2' (RMB 5.6 billion), 'The Wandering Earth' (4.65 billion) and 'Avengers: Endgame.' Read More

Headlines from China: Zhang Ziyi to Be The First Mentor from Asia for Cannes Cinema Masterclass

May 9, 2019 / Headlines From China /

On May 8, the 72nd Cannes Film Festival announced the lineup of this year's Cinema Masterclass. Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi has been invited as the first "master" from Asia to lead masterclass activities. Read More

One of China’s Most Influential Travel Show Hosts Right Now is a Fox Hand Puppet

May 9, 2019 / Chinasplaining /

A hand puppet resembling a fox has become an unlikely star on the Chinese internet via a new comedy travel program. Read More

Headlines from China: China to Remake War Classics ‘The Bridge’ and ‘Walter Defends Sarajevo’

May 8, 2019 / Headlines From China /

Recently, Chinese film production company Huahua Media, Sarajevo Film Center, and a Serbian production company signed a deal to remake 1969 war classic The Bridge. The three parties have also reached an agreement to remake Walter Defends Sarajevo together. Read More

Reality TV Show Aims to Raise Alzheimer’s Awareness

May 8, 2019 / News /

A new Chinese reality series wants its viewers to remember what it’s like to forget. Read More

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