Why This Tibetan Director Refuses to Romanticize His Homeland

 /  People  / 
Celebrated filmmaker Pema Tseden talks about why he refuses to romanticize his homeland in his pioneering Tibetan-language movies. Read More

Headlines from China: Andy Lau Expressed His Interest in Playing in ‘Wolf Warriors 3’

 /  Headlines From China  / 
In a recent interview, Hong Kong movie star Andy Lau talked about his upcoming movie ‘The Adventurers’, his previous hit movie ‘Infernal Affairs’, and the Chinese film market. Read More

Doing Business in China: Film Importers Find Lucrative Seat in China Box Office

 /  Opinion  / 
China’s history as the land of big bureaucracy, coupled with cultural sensitivities, have led many to believe the import process for movies and TV shows is quite arcane and convoluted when it’s actually relatively simple. Read More

Alibaba Pictures Group Launches Talent Agency

 /  News  / 
Alibaba Pictures Group is launching a new talent agency and a “variety show production and distribution” company, according to a new filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Read More

Headlines from China: Is This Real Estate Company Trying to Replace Wanda in the Entertainment Industry?

 /  Headlines From China  / 
Will Evergrande Group, a real estate company with big ambitions to conquer the entertainment market, replace Wanda one day? Read More

‘Wolf Warrior II’ Crowned King of the Chinese Box Office

 /  Box Office  / 
The patriotic action film Wolf Warrior II supplanted Stephen Chow’s The Mermaid on Wednesday to become the highest-grossing film of all-time in China. Remarkably, the film shows no signs of slowing down entering its third weekend in theaters. Read More

Moutai Thanks Hit Movie ‘Wolf Warrior 2’ for Free Advertising

 /  Entertainment Marketing  / 
Chinese box office hit “Wolf Warrior 2” has received a thank-you letter from the president of Kweichow Moutai, the country’s most famous brand of liquor. Read More

‘A Silent Voice’ Passes Chinese Censorship

 /  News  / 
The teen anime film is the latest in a string of Japanese animations cleared for cinematic release in the world’s second-largest film market this year. Read More

Headlines from China: Andy Lau and Jean Reno Are Looking Good in IMAX

 /  Headlines From China  / 
Directed by Stephen Fung, starring Andy Lau, Jean Reno, and Jingchu Zhang, action movie ‘The Adventurers’ will open on August 11 in IMAX theaters. Read More

How Much Money Has ‘Wolf Warriors 2’ Made and Who Gets It?

 /  Chinasplaining  / 
With the phenomenal popularity of 'Wolf Warriors 2' and the public’s curiosity about its profits piqued, we take a look at its financing structure. Read More

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