‘Sky Ladder: The Art Of Cai Guo Qiang’ Scores China Theatrical Release

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First released by Netflix in October 2016, the documentary about the artist best known for his pyrotechnic displays is coming to theaters in his homeland. Read More

Headlines from China: China’s Largest Real Estate Firm Forms Partnership with Huayi Brothers 

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China's largest real estate firm Evergrande Group has been actively expanding itself in China's entertainment market. And this time, they bring China's leading media and entertainment company Huayi Brothers on board. Read More

4DX Technology Reaches 400-theatre Milestone at Wanda Cinemas in Beijing

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CJ 4DPLEX has announced that its 4DX technology is now available in 400 theatres around the world. The opening of its 400th location in Beijing makes 4DX the fastest-growing premium cinema format, having reached this milestone in seven-and-a-half years following its debut in 2009. Read More

China Film Insider and China Hollywood Society Co-Present Web Panel: “Inside The China Box Office”

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China Film Insider & China Hollywood Society co-present a web panel discussing the China Box Office on Thursday, September 14 at 11 am PST/2 pm EST online. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Manchester by the Sea’ Almost Didn’t Make it to China?

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Criticized for monopolizing the distribution and exhibition of 'Manchester by the Sea', a staff member from China's National Arthouse Film Alliance argues that the film might have not make it to China without the Alliance. Read More

China Box Office: ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Swings to 3rd Biggest Superhero Debut; Sony’s Best Opening Ever

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Character recognition, Marvel brand awareness, and targeted local marketing pushed Sony's Spider-Man: Homecoming to a franchise- and studio-best $66 million debut in China this weekend. Read More

Headlines from China: Wong Kar-wai to Direct Amazon Drama Series

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Recently, Amazon announced a few upcoming projects, including a drama series called 'Tong Wars', which will be directed by acclaimed Hong Kong filmmaker Wong Kar-wai. Read More

Courtyard Cinema Sets Scenes for Beijing’s Blind Moviegoers

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How does a blind person “watch” a movie? Wang Weili, the founder of an “alternative cinema” in Beijing, has perfected a way that enables thousands of blind moviegoers in China to enjoy classics including Terminator and Jurassic Park. Read More

Bilibili Stars Bypass China’s Fame Machine

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Bilibili, China's leading video-sharing platform, gives rise to fan-made celebrities and a growing offline ACG fandom community. Read More

Russian Historical Epic ‘Viking’ and French War Thriller ‘HHhH’ Pass Chinese Censorship

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Two European epic films ‘Viking’ and ‘HHhH’(R-rating) have passed Chinese censorship. Read More

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