China Box Office: Summit Heist Pic Tops Fox Sci-Fi Flick

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Despite criticism for pandering to Chinese moviegoers, “Now You See Me 2” should come close to hitting $100 million in China. Read More

‘Warcraft‘ Windfall a Watershed Moment for Hollywood in China

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CFI sees the film grossing below $250M, leaving Disney’s Zootopia with a shot at holding onto the top imported film slot of the year. Read More

On Screen China: ‘Warcraft’ Flouts Reviews, Draws Mostly-Male Crowd

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The film got 8.3 /10 on cultural website Douban, driven mostly by pre-existing fans. Read More

Legendary Launches Marketing Blitz for ‘Warcraft’ in China

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Less-than-stellar reviews haven’t blunted the high level of anticipation in China where the game the film is based on is hugely popular. Read More

Live-Streaming Apps Boom in China, Fuel Celebrity, Create New Stars

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A new report values China's Internet celebrity economy at more than the film industry’s 2015 gross box office total. Read More

On Screen China: With Little Competition, Capt. America Holds on to Box Office Lead

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Despite a predicted 60%-70% drop this weekend, Captain America: Civil War will once again dominate China’s charts. Read More

‘Warcraft’ Eyes $20B Gaming Market For Film Payoff in China

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A CGI-enhanced live action adaptation of Blizzard's online role playing game that's been a hit on Netease since 2009. Read More

Bona Film Group Delists from U.S. but Won’t Turn Its Back on Hollywood

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After five years, Bona raised only $100M on NASDAQ, small for an investor in 60 films and builder of 30 theaters. Read More

China’s Virtual Reality Check

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Both China's gaming community and its moviegoers outnumber America's citizens. Facing breakneck change and harsh pollution, many are excited by the escape offered by virtual reality. Read More

Legal Roundup: Film Ratings, Online Censorship, Box Office Fraud, Wanda and More

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As China’s movie industry has grown, so has the impetus for a comprehensive law that will provide a framework for regulation. Read More

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