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On Screen China: ‘Fate of the Furious’ Set To Peel Out

Apr 13, 2017 / Box Office /

For North American observers struggling to comprehend the success of 'The Fast and the Furious' franchise in the world’s second largest film market, the best comparison might be 'Star Wars.' Not just from a box office perspective, but also in terms of nostalgia: China’s younger (male) moviegoers have grown up with the series and the stars, and to a large extent they consider 'The Fast and the Furious' theirs. Read More

Chinese Cinema Absent from Cannes 2017 Selections

Apr 13, 2017 / News /

In past years, Cannes has featured Chinese-language cinema by King Hu, Chen Kaige, Zhang Yimou, Hou Hsiao-Hsien, Wong Kar-Wai, Lou Ye, Ang Lee, Johnnie To, and Jia Zhangke, but this year, while Japan and South Korea are well-represented, the only Chinese element seems to be the corpse of a teenager washed ashore on Bondi Beach in a special presentation of Jane Campion’s television series, 'Top of the Lake: China Girl.' Read More

Four More Chinese Cinemas Punished for Box Office Fraud

Apr 13, 2017 / News /

The Beijing Miruiku Cinema near Ritan Park in the capital’s diplomatic area was fined over RMB 20 million (US$2.9 million) after an investigation by the Beijing Cultural Law Enforcement Agency found it was guilty of box office fraud. Read More

Feminists Criticize Depiction of Women in Anti-Graft TV Show

Apr 12, 2017 / News /

Anti-corruption hit TV series In the Name of the People has won over millions of fans, but Chinese feminists are none too pleased with the show’s depiction of women. Read More

More Hollywood Movies Destined for China Cinemas ‘Likely’: Report

Apr 12, 2017 / News /

Just as China has been using restrictions on South Korean entertainment imports as a stick to express its displeasure over that country's preparations to deploy an American defensive missile system, permitting more Hollywood films to be imported on a revenue-sharing basis would be an easily-deployed carrot to offer the United States, as the two sides seek to improve commercial ties after their presidents met in the US last week. Read More

Bucks For Your Bang: Who Are China’s Top Grossing Foreign Action Stars?

Apr 12, 2017 / Infographics /

Chinese audiences go for the macho laowai, with some added comedy and soulfulness in the mix. Ability to look good while driving high-speed vehicles is obviously a plus. Read More

‘A Monster Calls’ Passes Censorship in China

Apr 11, 2017 / News /

While a China release date is yet to be announced, "A Monster Calls" in Chinese, is already starting to be marketed online suggesting a May release. Read More

Beijing International Film Festival Announces Competition Films, Jury Members

Apr 10, 2017 / News /

Joining actor Jean Reno (The Crimson Rivers), director Rob Minkoff (The Lion King), and jury head Bille August (Pelle the Conqueror) are Chinese actress Jiang Wenli (Farewell My Concubine), Romanian director Radu Jude (Scarred Hearts), Hong Kong director (The Illegal Immigrant), and producer Paolo del Brocco (Fire at Sea). Read More

China’s Millennials Turn Anti-Graft TV Show Into Gay Fan Fiction

Apr 10, 2017 / News /

The unlikely object of fan affection is Li Dakang, the fictional middle-aged Party secretary who stands out in early episodes because of his obsession with provincial economic growth. Read More

China Box Office: Meek ‘Ghost’ Stays In Shell

Apr 10, 2017 / Box Office /

Sunday morning, after a feeble $7.4 million opening Friday and only a slight increase in ticket sales Saturday amid paltry word of mouth, Chinese media was already describing Ghost in the Shell as pūjiē (扑街) or a flop — literally something that had “fallen flat on its face.” Read More

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