Headlines from China: Maoyan and Taopiaopiao Offer Free Ticket Cancellation Amid Wuhan Pneumonia

 /  Headlines From China  / 
People in Wuhan who have purchased movie tickets to film screenings during Chinese New Year holiday can cancel their tickets and request refunds without being charged a fee. Read More

Chinese-Language Film Screenings in NYC and Los Angeles: January 2020

 /  Guide  / 
Highlights of this month: pet-themed anthology film 'Adoring,' Dante Lam's action blockbuster 'The Rescue' (to open on Chinese New Year's Day), 'Ash Is the Purest White' by Jia Zhangke and 'American Factory' executive produced by Obama. Read More

China’s Box Office Revenue Grew 5.4% in 2019, Bolstered by Domestic Films

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China’s film box office revenue rose 5.4% to 64.3 billion yuan ($9.2 billion) in 2019, a slower rate than its 9% growth during the previous year, state news agency Xinhua reported Thursday. Read More

Sharing Luxury Lifestyles With Chinese Consumers: Q&A With Sarah Zhang of House Films

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We caught up with Zhang to discuss the trajectory of her work on branded content in China and House Films' latest offering, “Yacht Life: Love the Ocean.” Read More

2019 Year in Review: Top 10 Blockbusters in Chinese Cinema

 /  Chinasplaining  / 
Let’s take a look at the top 10 box office hits of 2019, and how they were received critically and commercially.  Read More

China’s Filmmakers Fine-Tune Patriotism for a New Generation

 /  Opinion  / 
So-called main melody films are harmonizing the Communist Party’s political values with Hollywood production values. Read More

R3 September Ranking: Estée Lauder Taps Hot Celebs, Makes Singles Day Record

 /  Entertainment Marketing  / 
If we take a look at the celebrity rankings since July, a few regulars have dominated the top of the list, namely actors Xiao Zhan, Li Xian, and Wang Yibo, all of whom starred in hit summer TV shows. Read More

CBI News Wrap: Dip in Product Placements, E-commerce Livestreaming

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A total of 32 new dramas were released in September, but relatively few had product placements, perhaps because much of the content, focused on marking the 70th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China, had little commercial appeal. Read More

Toronto Festival Shows New Generation of Chinese Directors Is Coming of Age

 /  Opinion  / 
The 12 Chinese movies at September’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) succeeded in making an impact despite lacking the marketing fanfare of their Hollywood counterparts. Among the dozen films, three particularly stood out thanks to their gripping storylines, brilliant acting, and superb cinematography. Read More

Bucking Recent Box Office Woes, Patriotic Films Offer a Bright Spot for Brands

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The run-up to the PRC's 70th anniversary offered brands a key opportunity to curry official favor by linking their brands to the three major patriotic films released for the holiday. Read More

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