Fans Turn Out Pockets to Nurture Aspiring Stars

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When 15 girls in lace sleeves and bubble skirts took the stage at the Star Dream Theater in Shanghai on a recent Saturday night, the crowd went wild. Read More

On Screen China: Can ‘Mechanic’ Take ‘Jack Reacher’ This Weekend?

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Beginning Friday, Hollywood will have a string of five straight weekends in which imported films receive a day-and-date release, the longest stretch ever in a market that often lags several months behind North American premieres. Read More

IP is an Industry Obsession: Part 9 of the First CFI Guide

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Awareness and enforcement of copyright rules have become the norm in China, so too has the rush to invest in original intellectual property. Read More

China’s Version of Hollywood Starts to Take Shape in Qingdao

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Billionaire Wang Jianlin’s plan to create a Chinese Hollywood is beginning to take shape with blockbuster projects already signing up in what is set to be the world’s biggest movie studio in Qingdao. Read More

LeEco Attempts to Establish Its Ecosystem in the US

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On October 19, LeEco made its official debut into the US market. LeEco will begin selling their smartphones and smart TVs from November 2. Read More

‘Captain America’s Russo Brothers Produce First Chinese Film

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The directors of Captain America bring their first Chinese-language project to the screen with "Journey To The Dream." Read More

Corrupt Chinese Officials Profiled, Pilloried on New TV Show

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Reality-style program reveals the sordid secrets of China’s money-grabbing elite. Read More

China’s Virtual Reality Investment is Moving its Focus to Content

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Chinese investors are now increasingly seeking quality virtual reality content rather than hardware. Read More

Netflix Loses Its Chill, Scraps Plans to Launch Streaming Service in China

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Netflix’s goal to become the world’s most ubiquitous streaming service in the world hit a snag on Monday with the company officially putting its plans for China on ice. Read More

China Film Bureau: More Competition from Foreign Films Coming in 2018

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China Film Bureau chief Zhang Hongsen has warned the country's film business to prepare for competition from more foreign films entering the market in 2018. Read More

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