Headlines from China: 2020’s Film Industry Begins With FIRST International Film Festival?

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For many young Chinese filmmakers, 2020 is a time fraught with difficulties and frustrations. Amidst all the uncertainties, FIRST International Film Festival shines a beam of light into the industry troubled by the continuing theater shutdown. Read More

Headlines from China: Media Measurement Company Fanink Released 2019 Chinese Moviegoers Analysis Report

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On Wednesday, Chinese media measurement company FanInk released an analysis report about China’s film and TV content consumers in 2019. Co-authored by Beijing Film Academy, FanInk’s report aims to provide film distributors and exhibitors with a more accurate and straightforward portrayal of Chinese film and TV content consumers. Read More

Headlines from China: Beijing Enlight Media Rewards Senior Executives With Bonuses Over 24.5 Million Yuan

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The top-tier Chinese film company Beijing Enlight Media recently published its 2019 financial report. Based on this report, the company have offered its senior executives a handsome bonus package that amounts to 24.5 million yuan in sum. Read More

Viral Youth Day Video Gets Lukewarm Reception Among Young Chinese

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Many say the campaign is high on style and low on substance, and does not faithfully represent the young generation. Read More

Headlines from China: “Spring Tide”, An Exceptional Female Story

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Made by the documentarist-turned feature filmmaker Yang Lina, this intimate feature film recounts the story of a Chinese woman who is caught between the emotional demands of her daughter and mother. Read More

Chinese Minecraft Clone Yanked From App Stores Over Sexual Content

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Weeks after a whistleblower posted about Mini World: Block Art being a haven for erotica and sexual predators, the game is observing a period of “rectification.” Read More

Headlines from China: Art-house Filmmakers Around the Globe Including Jia Zhangke Create Short Movies About Lockdown Experience

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Thessaloniki Film Festival recently commissioned 8 directors from Greece and 14 others from the rest of the world to produce three-minute short movies about their separate lockdown experiences. Read More

Headlines from China: Anti-Chinese Sentiment Surges on Western Social Media, Can Mulan Still Sell?

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Mulan's release has also been pushed to July 24th. Even though the outbreak might be contained by July, it is still possible that the rising racism will hurt this film’s performance eventually. Read More

Law Professor’s Quirky Lectures Attract Millions of Online Fans

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Viewers appreciate that behind Luo Xiang’s ridiculous stories and anecdotes is someone who reveres the sanctity of his profession. Read More

Headlines from China: Five Box Office Hits to Be Re-released to Support Movie Theaters in China

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China Film Co.'s distribution arm in Beijing announced that the company would send the film prints of five box office hits to movie theaters for re-release. Read More

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