Headlines from China: A Look at Top 50 Local Films in First Half of 2018

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WeChat media account yiqipaidianying took a look at the profitability of box office top 50 and found that only 12 of them made a profit, 6 broke even while the remaining 32 lost money. Read More

Singer Sues Idol Show for Illegally Using His Music

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Chinese singer Li Zhi claims hit all-male singing competition infringed his music rights twice. Read More

Headlines from China: Success of ‘Dying to Survive’ Unveils Market Potential for Movies Based on Actual Events

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The success of local dark comedy, Dying to Survive, is a good indicator that China is in need of films that reflect important issues in the society. Read More

Growing Over-the-Top Content Streaming Opportunities in the US and China

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How Cinedigm is leveraging its business model to build new cross-border audiences. Read More

Premiere Urges Price Cuts for Cancer Drugs Amid Hit Film’s Success

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Chinese Premiere Li Keqiang is instructing relevant government agencies to speed up the cutting of prices of cancer drugs, according to a post published on the website of the State Council. Read More

Headlines from China: Daniel Wu Slams Emmy Awards for Snubbing His Show for Outstanding Stunt Coordination

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Chinese-American actor Daniel Wu recently posted on various social media platforms, slamming Emmy Awards for snubbing his show Into The Badlands for Outstanding Stunt Coordination. Read More

Douyin Reaches 500 Million Monthly Active Users Worldwide

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No matter if you like it or not, more and more global netizens are keen to watch 15-second videos of people dancing, singing, or just doing other goofy stuff on China’s popular short video platform Douyin, aka Tik Tok. Read More

EnMaze Pictures’ Short Film Tour to Highlight North America-based Chinese Filmmakers

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Recently, U.S.-based film production company EnMaze Pictures launched the 3rd North America Chinese Directors Short Film Tour, which aims to connect overseas Chinese film students with the flourishing film industry in China. Read More

Headlines from China: Gong Li to Head the 55th Golden Horse Awards Jury 

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With the invitation from celebrated filmmaker Ang Lee, Head of Executive Committee for the Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival, Chinese actress Gong Li will head the jury for the 55th Golden Horse Awards. Read More

Youku and Migu Video Post Viewing Numbers From This Year’s World Cup

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As France won its second World Cup after beating Croatia on July 15, Chinese video streamers are also busy celebrating their soaring viewerships. Read More

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