Alibaba Pictures Group Launches Talent Agency

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Alibaba Pictures Group is launching a new talent agency and a “variety show production and distribution” company, according to a new filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Read More

With IPO Plans, China’s Hipster Movie Review Site Turns Pragmatic

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A leaked internal email that the company's founder and CEO, Yang Bo, sent to his employees called for the company to make a 'pragmatic' pivot. Read More

What Chinese Films to See in New York This Week

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If you're looking for Chinese films to watch in New York this week, why not check out these suggestions from the editors of China Film Insider, which include a special screening of the black comedy banned from animated film festival Annecy, 'Have a Nice Day,' at the Rooftop Films 2017 Summer Series. Read More

Headlines from China: Netflix to Produce First Chinese Language Original Series

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Netflix announced its first Chinese language original series: an eight-episode jailbreak thriller called Bardo that will be directed by Taiwanese filmmaker Sam Quah. Read More

Headlines from China: Alibaba Pictures to Release New Digital Entertainment Platform

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On August 4, Alibaba Pictures announced it will release a new digital entertainment platform for IP rights holders to connect with each other. Read More

On Screen China: Summer Box Office Reignited By Record-Breaking ‘Wolf Warriors 2’

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Patriotic action film 'Wolf Warriors 2' will inch closer to The Mermaid's all-time box office record this weekend while romantic fantasy 'Once Upon a Time' will open strongly thanks to the popularity of its attractive leads with young female audiences. Read More

China Malls Exhibit ‘Game of Thrones’ Mania

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Chinese fans say promotional events don’t do the wildly popular epic fantasy series 'Game of Thrones' justice. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Angels Wear White’ to Compete for Golden Lion at Venice Film Festival

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Find out more about the Chinese film 'Angels Wear White' competing at the Venice Film Festival and other headlines that people are reading in China today. Read More

China’s Venture Capitalists Are Going Gaga Over This Tibetan Pilgrimage Film

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A film about the 1,200-mile journey from Tibet to the sacred Mt. Kailash has found a cult following among China’s venture capitalists and startup founders. Read More

Film Review: Absurd Accident

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Absurd Accident is a a great, dark comedy that laughs at the challenges modern-day rural Chinese face in coping with the intrusion of big city values. Read More

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