From Internet Novel to Screen: Are Adaptations Becoming Hot in China?

 /  Opinion  / 
China Literature has been betting big on selling adaptation rights to novels or comic books published on its platform to filmmakers, TV producers or game developers. Read More

Headlines from China: The New Year Holiday Season is Not about Domestic Comedies Anymore 

 /  Headlines From China  / 
The two months between late November and late January are considered one of the most important holiday seasons for China box office. Read More

Headlines From China: Tough Journey Ahead For Alibaba’s Entertainment Segment, With or Without Yu Yongfu

 /  Headlines From China  / 
It's evident that Alibaba's entertainment arm is facing various challenges, with or without Yu Yongfu. Read More

Jack Ma’s Potential Successor Reportedly to Step Down as Alibaba Pictures CEO

 /  News  / 
Despite the buzz, the circulation of this rumor reflects the troubles Alibaba Pictures is facing: mediocre performance of a unit where the parent company had placed high hopes (and money) on. Read More

Headlines from China: More Money to be Burned by Chinese Video Platforms in 2018?

 /  Headlines From China  / 
As the online streaming sector has been seeing continual growth in advertising revenue and number of paid users, the leading platforms backed by giant tech companies, such as Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent, seem to be willing to burn more money in 2018 to conquer the market. Read More

Headlines from China: Chinese Media Giant Toutiao Acquires Popular Video App Musical.ly

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Toutiao, a China-based content firm, has signed a deal to officially acquire Musical.ly, a Chinese video social network app that has gained popularity worldwide. Read More

How This Chinese Video Company is Thriving on Youth-generated Content

 /  Technology  / 
Did Bilibili, who now holds not only content copyrights but also the government green light, cross the political line like its competitor did? One would need to inspect all of the missing content to find out. Read More

CFI Interview: Janet Yang-Producer & Chair of U.S.-China Film Summit

 /  China Film Insiders  / 
Janet Yang, celebrated film producer and Chair of the U.S.-China Film Summit, spoke to CFI on the planning of this year’s summit (Nov. 1) and why you should not miss it. Read More

Headlines from China: Alibaba’s Youku Announces 58 TV Drama Series

 /  Headlines From China  / 
Youku, one of China's top online video and streaming service platforms, recently announced 58 upcoming TV Drama Series. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Wolf Warrior 2’ Finishes Theatrical Run in China with Over $856 M

 /  Headlines From China  / 
China's highest grossing film 'Wolf Warrior 2' will complete its theatrical run on October 28. As of October 26, the film has raked in 5.68 billion yuan ($856 million) at box office. Read More

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