Headlines from China: ‘Show Dogs’ Scores China Release During July Blackout

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After Dwayne Johnson's "Skycraper" landed China release during July blackout, another American film "Show Dogs" announced today that it had also been scheduled to release in China on the same day. Read More

Headlines from China: Disney is Our Role Model Says Wanda Film President

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At a recent event, Wanda Film President Zeng Maojun introduced the company's business activities across the world. Zeng stressed the importance of integrating film IPs into the companies' other products and services, saying that Disney is Wanda's role model in terms of IP development and monetization. Read More

Headlines from China: Chinese Film Industry Research Report Launches English Version For the First Time

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This annual report just entered its 12th year, but this is the first time the Report launches its international version. Read More

China’s Entertainment and Culture Industry is Quickly Realizing the Power of IP

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Major entertainment and cultural players are moving aggressively into the IP game. The attractive Chinese market holds challenges and opportunities. The theme of China’s reliance on international IP is still strong, but demands in emotional reciprocity and generation Z’s rise are creating a new landscape. Read More

Homosexuality, Social Media Activism and the Future of a Queer China

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A new policy of banning homosexuality related content announced by Sina Weibo has recently triggered heated public debates about LGBTQ rights; it also reveals the complex media landscape and power relations in China and raises the question of the future of a queer China. Read More

The Future of Content: US and China Shift the Paradigm

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User experience is shaping the way content is being created, distributed and consumed. The future of storytelling is drastically changing, and being led by countries with the largest media consuming populations, from being featured on the big screen to now being played in the palm of our hands. Read More

Headlines from China: Celina Jade to Star in Mahua Funage’s New Film

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American-Hong Kong actress Celina Jade, who is best known for starring in the 2017 blockbuster "Wolf Warrior 2," has joined Mahua Funage's new film "Hello, Mrs. Money" as Mrs. Money. Read More

CFI and China Hollywood Society Co-Present Web Panel “Meet The Buyers”

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Join the China Hollywood Society and China Film Insider for our Third jointly hosted online event: a web panel discussing with three top production companies currently working in the Chinese market. Read More

China Falls in Love With Bollywood All Over Again

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Asian rivals India and China have started a new romance on the silver screen. After the run-away success of the sports biopic “Dangal,” or “Let’s Wrestle Dad!,” last year, Chinese audiences and film distributors have embraced Bollywood’s two-hour, song-and-dance filled offerings with a renewed relish. Read More

Alibaba Sees Future in Hollywood Sci-Fi Co-Production

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Alibaba’s film unit and U.S. production house STX Entertainment will co-produce the upcoming science-fiction film “Steel Soldiers,” extending a growing series of one-off tie-ups between China and Hollywood, even as the attraction of bigger alliances fades. Read More

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