Headlines from China: China’s Largest Streaming Site iQiyi Considers IPO in the U.S.

 /  Headlines From China  / 
iQiyi, China's largest online streaming site, considers seeking initial public offering in the U.S. in 2018, according to sources familiar with the matter. Read More

China Box Office: ‘Apes’ Prevail Again on Slow Pre-Holiday Weekend

 /  Box Office  / 
20th Century Fox's 'War for the Planet of the Apes' held off newcomer 'The Hitman's Bodyguard' as the weekend box office cooled off ahead of a historic National Day holiday onslaught. Read More

As Baidu Retreats, Alibaba and Tencent Battle for Online Ticketing Dominance

 /  News  / 
Following online travel services and food delivery, online movie ticket booking has become the latest corner of the O2O (online to offline) market to see consolidation after years of cutthroat price wars. Read More

Headlines from China: Feng Xiaogang’s ‘Youth’ Cancels September 29 Release for Unspecified Reasons

 /  Headlines From China  / 
Various news sources reported on September 23 that the September 29 China release of Feng Xiaogang's 'Youth' had been cancelled, which was verified later by Feng Xiaogang and Huayi Brother's President Wang Zhonglei. Read More

Film Review: Hong Kong Trilogy

 /  Reviews  / 
Loosely structured look at kids, activists and senior citizens in Hong Kong from famed cinematographer Christopher Doyle. Read More

3 Tips for Brands Marketing on Video-Streaming Platforms in China

 /  News  / 
Given that video-streaming has proven it has staying power, here are some best practices for brands marketing on video platforms in China. Read More

New York is Jam-packed with Great Chinese Films This Month, Here’s What to See

 /  Guide  / 
Call yourselves lucky, New Yorkers. So much to see this month: “New Noir: Chinese Crime Films;” Jackie Chan’s 1995 revival; Christopher Doyle’s homage to Hong Kong; Feng Xiaogang’s ‘Youth;’Wang Nanfu’s ‘I am Another You;’ and more…. Read More

Chinese TV Guilds Issue Salary Cap for Stars

 /  News  / 
China’s film, television, and radio sector passes guidelines to cap actors’ wages at 40 percent of a production’s total budget. Sky-high payouts are stifling the industry’s development, sector says. Read More

Headlines from China: Wanda CEO Wang Jianlin and MPA’s Chairman Chris Dodd Meet at Wanda Headquarter

 /  Headlines From China  / 
On September 21, Wang Jianlin, CEO of Wanda Group, had a meeting at Wanda Group's headquarter with Chris Dodd, CEO and Chairman of the Motion Picture Association of America. Read More

Building the Industry Behind China’s Unbelievable TV Shows

 /  Opinion  / 
China’s television industry is a billion-dollar business, especially with the explosive growth of online streaming sites. Read More

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