Headlines from China: Will Milk Tea Save the Film Exhibition Business in China?

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Will milk tea, the most popular beverage in China, help Chinese cinemas increase revenue? Read More

Headlines from China: Emerging Filmmakers Made Big Waves in 2018

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2018 China box office numbers have been unveiled. Among the top 20 highest-grossing films, emerging filmmakers' works generated 41.1% of the total box office. Read More

Headlines from China: These Celebrities are Darlings of Brands in 2018

 /  Entertainment Marketing  / 
WeChat media account "yulechanye" took a look at celebrity endorsements in 2018 and put together a list of celebrities and the brands they've endorsed. Read More

The World’s Most Googled Show Is a Chinese Period Drama

 /  Chinasplaining  / 
With its strong female lead and attention to historical detail, ‘Story of Yanxi Palace’ has cultivated fan followings in several Asian markets. Read More

Headlines from China: Short-formed Vertical Video is The Future?

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Online video platforms seem to have realized this new reality and started jumping on the short-video craze. Read More

Headlines from China: CAA Signs Chinese Documentary Studio Yunji Media 

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On December 7th, Yunji Media, a Shanghai-based documentary production company, announced that it had signed on with Creative Artist Agency China, to develop its brand and documentary projects. Read More

The ‘Drifters’ Dreaming of Stardom

 /  People  / 
‘Hengdian drifters’ are not known for their performances. They are aspiring actors from all over China who have come to the world’s largest film and television shooting base, Hengdian World Studios, mostly working as extras or as crew. Read More

Headlines from China: What’s Next for Youku?

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What is next for Chinese online video giant Youku in the post Yang Weidong-era? Read More

How to Navigate New Regulations in China’s Entertainment Industry

 /  Opinion  / 
China announced new foreign TV and streaming restrictions—what does this mean for Hollywood? Read More

Robot-fighting Show Aims to Champion Maker Culture in China

 /  Technology  / 
What do fighting robots and hip hop have in common? According to the CEO of media company The Makers (创客星球), Archie Ru, they’re both niche interests with the potential to gain big audiences among China’s youth. Read More

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