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Headlines from China: China to Eliminate SAPPRFT as Part of Government Restructure

Mar 13, 2018 / Headlines From China /

China will abolish the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television and form a new media regulatory body under closer control of the State Council. Read More

“Zhang Yimou: Globalization and the Subject of Culture” Review

Mar 13, 2018 / Book Review /

Larson’s welcome book reminds us that although the field of Chinese cinema studies has grown and diversified, it is perhaps in the realm of popular film that the most work remains to be done. Zhang Yimou: Globalization and the Subject of Culture takes a huge step down that road. Read More

Headlines From China: Tencent To Become Second Largest Shareholder Of New Classics Media

Mar 12, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Enlight Media has entered into an equity transfer agreement with an industry fund under Tencent that it will sell 27.64% stake in film and TV production company New Classics Media (新丽传媒）for approximately $524 million. Upon completion, Tencent will become the second largest shareholder of New Classics Media. Read More

China Falls in Love With Bollywood All Over Again

Mar 12, 2018 / Opinion /

Asian rivals India and China have started a new romance on the silver screen. After the run-away success of the sports biopic “Dangal,” or “Let’s Wrestle Dad!,” last year, Chinese audiences and film distributors have embraced Bollywood’s two-hour, song-and-dance filled offerings with a renewed relish. Read More