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China On Screen: A Domestic Showdown—Rom-Com Vs. Action-Comedy Sequel

Jul 15, 2016 / Box Office /

'When Larry Met Mary' kicks off with a strong promo tour, while 'For A Few Bullets' lacks its predecssor's star power Read More

Post Brexit, Pound Fell, Wanda’s AMC Picked Up Odeon In Bid to Rise to No.1

Jul 14, 2016 / News /

AMC's move to Europe comes amidst a stall in its attempted acquisition of Georgia-based Carmike Cinemas, which, if successful, would make a combined entity the largest exhibitor in the United States. Read More

‘Bourne’ Gets China Release August 23

Jul 13, 2016 / News /

The only other Bourne movie to hit China was ‘The Bourne Legacy’ in 2012, which grossed $32.2M despite Matt Damon's absence. Read More

China Box Office: Crime Thriller ‘Cold War 2’ First Local No. 1 in Two Months

Jul 12, 2016 / Box Office /

Despite speculation about dissolution of foreign film import cap, four of the top five spots this weekend belonged to Chinese-language films Read More

China Film Co. Ltd. Approved for Shanghai IPO

Jul 11, 2016 / News /

The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) approved China Film Co. Ltd., part of China Film Group, for a Shanghai Stock Exchange initial public offering (IPO) estimated to be worth over US$680 million, state-run media reported. Read More

China On Screen: First Half of 2016 Started with a Bang, Ended with a Fizzle

Jul 8, 2016 / Box Office /

At the end of June, China’s red-hot box office had outpaced the 2015 total by just 21%, a far cry from the 60% year-on-year rise tallied at the end of February, and the 48% growth it saw in the entire year of 2015. Read More

New Titanic Film to Set Sail in 2017, ‘Rush Hour’s Sarkissian to Co-Produce

Jul 8, 2016 / News /

A new take on the story of RMS Titanic will set sale in early 2017, with a Chinese-American production tackling the legend that stood at the top of Chinese box office records for more than a decade. Read More

Is Wanda Sabotaging Huayi’s ‘Rock Dog’s Box Office Chances?

Jul 6, 2016 / News /

China’s film industry is abuzz with speculation that the most expensive Sino-U.S. animated feature to date may struggle to reach the Chinese market, lessening its chances of success overseas. Read More

Hollywood Tops Chinese Box Office for a Ninth Straight Weekend

Jul 5, 2016 / Box Office /

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sequel scored $26.2M in China from weekend ticket sales, eclipsing the Sino-Korean co-produced action film “Bounty Hunters.” Read More

Hit Korean TV Drama ‘Descendants’ to be Remade as Chinese Film

Jul 5, 2016 / News /

Sixteen-part romance was shot all at once to satisfy China's censors and get a simultaneous release in China and South Korea—a first for a Korean production. Read More

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