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Headlines from China: ‘Jackie’ Scores China Release Date

Dec 14, 2017  /  Headlines From China  / 
American biographical drama film ‘Jackie’ has been scheduled to release across China on January 19. Chinese company Bliss Media is one of the producers of the film. Read More

Three Movies on Netflix Featuring the Hottest Chinese Actors

Dec 14, 2017  /  Guide  / 
Here are three Chinese movies on Netflix you can watch now that feature some of the hottest Chinese actors. Read More

Youku Signs Licensing Deals with NBCUniversal and Sony Pictures Television

Dec 14, 2017  /  News  / 
As a result of the deals, subscribers to the Youku service will be able to watch hundreds of films from NBCUniversal and Sony Pictures Television’s respective libraries for no additional fee. Read More

Headlines from China: China to Reward Cinemas for Showing More Local Films

Dec 13, 2017  /  Headlines From China  / 
It was announced by China's film bureau on the Dec. 13 that movie theaters that generate over 55% of ticket sales from domestic films will be eligible for the rewards. Read More

China’s Film Industry: Blocked by its Own Great Wall

Dec 13, 2017  /  Opinion  / 
Stanley Rosen commented that “Hollywood has what China lacks: Storytelling ability, marketing, and distribution”. Leung Wing-Fai considers the recent developments in the Chinese film industry to assess its purported deficiencies.  Read More

Headlines from China: Jia Yueting Dubbed “Laolai,’ Blacklisted by China’s Top Court

Dec 12, 2017  /  Headlines From China  / 
Tech entrepreneur Jia Yueting is now blacklisted by China’s top court, after failing to pay money he owed to Ping An Securities. Jia is now banned from traveling first-class on planes and trains, visiting hotels, nightclubs, and golf courses, and purchasing other luxuries in general. Read More

Asian Brilliant Stars Announces Expanded Second Edition

Dec 12, 2017  /  News  / 
Asian Brilliant Stars launched its second edition today, announcing a diverse line-up of films from across Asia that will compete in several expanded categories. Winners will be announced during an awards ceremony at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 21st, 2018. Read More

Chinese Millennial Audiences Relish Relics and Re-Enactment

Dec 11, 2017  /  News  / 
“National Treasure” marks the first time that CCTV (China Central Television)’s variety channel has officially distributed a program on Bilibili, a streaming website known for youth-oriented, user-generated content. Read More

What Does the Chinese Film Industry Get From Hollywood?

Dec 11, 2017  /  Opinion  / 
Last week Zhang Yimou published an opinion piece in The New York Times titled “What Hollywood Looks Like From China.” What should we make of it? Read More

Headlines from China: Timo Vuorensola Starts Shooting ‘Iron Sky: The Ark’ at Wanda Studios

Dec 11, 2017  /  Headlines From China  / 
On December 8, the production opening ceremony of 'Iron Sky: The Ark,' the third installment of the cult 'Iron Sky' franchise, took place at Wanda Studios in Qingdao, China. Read More

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