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With IPO Plans, China’s Hipster Movie Review Site Turns Pragmatic

Aug 8, 2017 / News /

A leaked internal email that the company's founder and CEO, Yang Bo, sent to his employees called for the company to make a 'pragmatic' pivot. Read More

Headlines from China: John Woo’s Highly Anticipated ‘Manhunt’ to Premiere at Venice Film Festival

Aug 8, 2017 / Headlines From China /

Hong Kong director John Woo's highly anticipated 'Manhunt' will have its world premiere at the upcoming Venice Film Festival. Read More

What Chinese Films to See in New York This Week

Aug 7, 2017 / Preview /

If you're looking for Chinese films to watch in New York this week, why not check out these suggestions from the editors of China Film Insider, which include a special screening of the black comedy banned from animated film festival Annecy, 'Have a Nice Day,' at the Rooftop Films 2017 Summer Series. Read More

Oscar-Winning Film ‘Manchester by the Sea’ Scores China Release Date

Aug 7, 2017 / News /

Amazon Studios’s Oscar-winning film 'Manchester by the Sea' has scored a release date for China, a few months after winning approval by Chinese censors. Read More

Headlines from China: Netflix to Produce First Chinese Language Original Series

Aug 7, 2017 / Headlines From China /

Netflix announced its first Chinese language original series: an eight-episode jailbreak thriller called Bardo that will be directed by Taiwanese filmmaker Sam Quah. Read More

Wanda, Qingdao, and Magical Thinking vs. China Due Diligence

Aug 6, 2017 / Legal /

Last week the news broke that Dalian Wanda, the powerful Chinese real estate developer and entertainment company, was selling off its half-built movie studio, a massive complex under construction near Qingdao. Read More

Authorities Create Prize to Subsidize Film Industry

Aug 5, 2017 / News /

A list of 20 “outstanding” Chinese films from 2016 released by a government-backed 'special fund' is raising eyebrows for demonstrating what kinds of films are officially approved. Read More

Headlines from China: Alibaba Pictures to Release New Digital Entertainment Platform

Aug 4, 2017 / Headlines From China /

On August 4, Alibaba Pictures announced it will release a new digital entertainment platform for IP rights holders to connect with each other. Read More

On Screen China: Summer Box Office Reignited By Record-Breaking ‘Wolf Warriors 2’

Aug 4, 2017 / Box Office /

Patriotic action film 'Wolf Warriors 2' will inch closer to The Mermaid's all-time box office record this weekend while romantic fantasy 'Once Upon a Time' will open strongly thanks to the popularity of its attractive leads with young female audiences. Read More

Court to Freeze Assets of LeEco Founder Jia Yueting

Aug 4, 2017 / News /

A Beijing court has approved the application of China Construction Bank to freeze the assets of LeTV Holdings and LeEco founder Jia Yueting. Read More

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