Chinese Long-form Video Content Creators Are Far from Dead

 /  Entertainment Marketing  / 
Short-form video has no doubt captured the marketing world for its appeal among China’s youth, but if a series of recent deals by Alibaba and Tencent are anything to go by, it’s not over yet for Chinese long-form video content creators. Read More

Headlines from China: Wong Kar-wai to Start Shooting New Film ‘Blossoms’

 /  Entertainment Marketing  / 
In a recent interview, Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar-wai revealed recent progress on his new film “Blossoms,” which is a follow-up to Wong's two other romantic drama films "In The Mood For Love" and "2046." Read More

Headlines from China: Chang Chen In Talks to Join Legendary’s ‘Dune’

 /  Headlines From China  / 
Taiwanese actor Chang Chen currently is in talks with Legendary Entertainment to join the cast of upcoming sci-fi film Dune. Read More

Bad Romance: Understanding China’s New-Look Traditionalists

 /  Opinion  / 
From swarming unfaithful husbands to rewriting ‘Titanic,’ China’s ‘Three Outlooks Party’ is looking out for the country’s morals. Read More

Headlines from China: Trendy Topics on China’s Entertainment Sector at This Year’s ‘Two Sessions’

 /  Headlines From China  / 
As China’s annual “two sessions” (“National People’s Congress” and “Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference”) just took place , we take a look at the topics brought up by representatives from the entertainment sectors this year. Read More

Chinese Video Game Highlights Complex Reality of War With Japan

 /  Game  / 
Genre-bending indie title “The Invisible Guardian” is part choose-your-own-adventure novel, part wartime drama. Read More

Headlines from China: Which Companies Make Art-house Films in China?

 /  Headlines From China  / 
Over the past two years, an increasing number of art house films scored theatrical releases in China. So which companies are making art house films in China? Read More

What Bilibili Stakes Reveal about Alibaba’s and Tencent’s Content Strategies

 /  Entertainment Marketing  / 
Alibaba and Tencent have tapped into such video platforms looking to create synergies for their core business. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Shazam!’ Scores April 5 China Release

 /  Headlines From China  / 
DC superhero film Shazam! has been scheduled for release in China on April 5, the same day as in North America. Read More

Scandal-Ridden Stars Must Compensate Studios for Money-Losing Films, Delegates Say

 /  News  / 
One famous screenwriter, who is also a CPPCC delegate to China’s highest-level annual meetings going on this week, drafted a proposal with 30 other delegates to establish a “celebrity blacklist” to protect lawful interests of companies like Talent. Read More

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