Hunan TV Mogul Arrested for Alleged Corruption

 /  News  / 
Long, 55, headed the Shenzhen-listed Hunan TV for nearly two decades. He was behind Hunan TV’s $1.5 billion investment in the U.S. film studio Lionsgate in 2015 for a three-year co-production partnership. Read More

Headlines from China: How Chinese Conglomerates Fail to Conquer the Local Film Market

 /  Headlines From China  / 
With a string of collapsed investment deals attracting attention in 2017, many people believe that the Chinese government's tightened control over overseas investments hinder Chinese conglomerates' expansions in the entertainment industry. But is it true? Read More

Teen Stars and Red Films: What China Baidu-Searched in 2017

 /  News  / 
Here are some of the top searches from Baidu, providing insight into what had Chinese netizens in stitches, gnashing their teeth, or reaching for tissues over the past year. Read More

Headlines from China: Bilibili Getting Ready for US IPO with Cornerstone Investments

 /  Headlines From China  / 
Although Bilibili is a leading video site in China, most people in the west are unfamiliar with this brand. By securing cornerstone investments, Bilibili hopes to increase American investors' confidence in the company. Read More

Why Chinese Animations Struggle to Capture the Country’s Essence

 /  Opinion  / 
The need to showcase notions of Chineseness deprives domestic animators of the simple pleasure of telling good stories through their films. Read More

China’s Die-Hard Star Wars Fans Respond to ‘Last Jedi’ Flop

 /  Box Office  / 
Disney may have had new hope for the Star Wars film franchise in the world’s largest movie market, but a subpar opening weekend in China suggests cinemagoers are feeling less than nostalgic for “The Last Jedi.” Read More

Headlines from China: China Media Capital Launches CMC Live

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CMC live was launched on January 10, aiming to integrate music and live performance talent across the Chinese entertainment industry and serve as a platform for live performances in China. Read More

Headlines from China: A Look At The Most Anticipated Chinese New Year Films

 /  Headlines From China  / 
Big-budget local films, mostly sequels, are going to dominate the Chinese New Year box office in 2018, including Monster Hunt 2 , Detective Chinatown 2 , The Monkey King 3 , and Operation Red Sea. Read More

China Tightens Rules for Foreign-Flavored Shows

 /  News  / 
In Chinese television, one day you’re in, and the next day you’re out. Read More

China Trademarks: 12 Resolutions for 2018 (Part One)

 /  Legal  / 
In the spirit of starting out 2018 on the right foot, China Law Blog has compiled a list of 12 trademark-related resolutions for any company that does business in China and has at least one brand that they care about. Read More

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