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Headlines from China: ‘Pokémon’ to Open Across China on November 11

Oct 24, 2017 / Headlines From China /

'Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel,' the 19th film in the iconic 'Pokémon' franchise, has been scheduled to open across China on November 11. Read More

The Changing Definition of Male Role Models in China

Oct 24, 2017 / Chinasplaining /

Unprecedented economic growth alongside the rise of consumerism, urbanization, and globalization have all contributed to the emergence of multiple, often competing, male role models in China. Across both traditional and social media, men and women are now presented with a bewildering array of idealized male “types.” Read More

Hollywood, China, and Big Data

Oct 24, 2017 / Opinion /

China will only become more sophisticated in its collection and use of big data and companies going into China will need to keep pace or else they’ll just be rolling the dice. At least in the film business, the stakes are too high to accept those odds. Read More

Headlines from China: Pixar’s ‘Coco’ Scores November 24 China Release

Oct 23, 2017 / Headlines From China /

'Coco,' an animated adventure movie produced by Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures, has scored a November 24 release date for China. Read More

Why Chinese Sci-Fi Fans Love Homegrown Heroes

Oct 23, 2017 / Chinasplaining /

Film and literary protagonists wield ancient philosophy to ward off alien invasions. Read More

Chinese Youth in Chinese Film

Oct 21, 2017 / China Film Insiders /

In this post, we take a look at the history of Chinese "youth" films from the founding of PRC up to today. Read More

Headlines from China: Roger Corman’s ‘Palace of the Damned’ to Open in China on November 17

Oct 20, 2017 / Headlines From China /

'Palace of the Damned,' a thriller executive produced by Roger Corman and directed by Hong Kong-based Chinese American filmmaker Antony Szeto, scored a November 17 release date for China. Read More

An HTML5 Animation Made by China’s Official Party Paper Went Viral

Oct 19, 2017 / News /

Central Kitchen (中央厨房), a media hub affiliate to the Communist Party’s official paper People’s Daily, launched a 104-second video campaign, which has taken the country’s social media by storm. Read More

Headlines from China: Vampire Movie Returns to Big Screen in China after 5 Years

Oct 19, 2017 / Headlines From China /

The theatrical release of French-Chinese co-production 'Midnight Dreamers' marks the return of vampire movies to Chinese theaters after the China release of 'Twilight' five years ago. Read More

Startup Hopes Hollywood Sparkle Can Win Applause for Chinese Theme Parks

Oct 19, 2017 / News /

Many of China’s homegrown theme parks lack these pop culture credentials, meaning they struggle to compete with foreign rivals fond of film tie-ins. But a three-month-old Chinese company has announced an ambitious plan to change the script. Read More