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‘Journey to the West’ — A Chinese Epic for Western Eyes

Oct 6, 2016 / Chinasplaining /

Will Western audiences fail to engage with a story that celebrates Confucian, Buddhist, and Daoist values? Or instead, could it be that “Journey to the West” is based on the same underlying narrative as the typical Hollywood blockbuster? Read More

CFI Interview: Huo Jianqi, Director of ‘Xuan Zang,’ China’s Foreign Language Oscar Nominee

Oct 5, 2016 / People /

China announced that it has chosen "Xuan Zang" as its selection for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar. China Film Insider China correspondent Fergus Ryan interviewed director Huo Jianqi about the film in May, which we present here again. Read More

China’s Richest Man Sets His Sights on the Golden Globes and Miss America

Oct 4, 2016 / News /

China’s richest man Wang Jianlin reportedly has his sights set on Dick Clark Productions, the company behind the Golden Globe Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and "So You Think You Can Dance." Read More

This Company Makes a RMB 1,999 PC-based VR Headset, Yet It’s 4K

Oct 4, 2016 / News /

Shanghai-based Pimax aims to solve the dilemma of low-priced virtual reality hardware with a quality experience by introducing a PC-based VR headset. Read More

How To Make a Serial Killer Movie and Get Away With It in China

Oct 3, 2016 / News /

Director Lu Chuan's studio sidesteps censorship issues around story of 'China's Jack the Ripper' by Teaming up with the powerful Ministry of Public Security. Read More

Talent is Hard to Nail Down: Part 6 of the First CFI Guide

Oct 1, 2016 / News /

In China, it’s very difficult for films to have start dates and for producers to have confidence that those start dates will be kept. Read More

China’s Fundamental Films Takes Stake in Luc Besson’s Europacorp

Oct 1, 2016 / News /

A subsidiary of China’s Fundamental Films has agreed to acquire a 27.9 percent stake in Luc Besson’s EuropaCorp for RMB 45 million (US$67 million). Read More

Thailand May Ban Mekong Massacre Movie

Sep 28, 2016 / News /

Thailand is considering banning a new Hong Kong action film that re-enacts the murder of 13 Chinese sailors on the Mekong River in 2011, according to The Bangkok Post. Read More

China Box Office: ‘Chinese Odyssey Part 3’ Crosses $50 Million

Sep 26, 2016 / Box Office /

Holdovers from last week’s Mid-Autumn Festival retained their grasp on China’s box office this weekend, clipping the wings of Warner Bros’ day-and-date animation "Storks." Read More

China Law Answers: Do I Need Permits for My Independent Film?

Sep 26, 2016 / Legal /

Can I just take my cast and crew a low-budget, independent movie to shoot in China without bothering with permits? Read More

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