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Headlines from China: 2017 Wrap-up: Animated Films in China

Dec 27, 2017 / Headlines From China /

China is seeing the first box office dip for animated production in six years; ticket sales for all animated movies released in China totaled at around $7.2 billion, a $349 million decrease from 2016. Read More

Bona Film Group Takes First Step Towards China IPO

May 4, 2017 / Money /

On Wednesday Bona Film Group announced it had filed the necessary documents required for a stock market listing with the Xinjiang Securities Regulatory Bureau and had received confirmation from the regulator. Read More

China Box Office: ‘Madame Bovary’ Wins Social Media Sparring

Nov 21, 2016 / Box Office /

A public spat between director Feng Xiaogang and Dalian Wanda Group boss Wang Jianlin didn't seem to have a negative impact on Feng's film's performance. Read More

A Good Week For Experimental Cinema With ‘Madame Bovary’ and ‘Billy Lynn’

Nov 21, 2016 / News /

Among all the paint-by-numbers popcorn movies in Chinese cinemas this month, there are a couple of stand-out arthouse films by ethnically Chinese directors which are pushing the creative envelope in interesting ways. Read More

China Box Office: ‘Doctor Strange’ Still Strong in Second Week

Nov 14, 2016 / Box Office /

Doctor Strange (奇异博士) continued to cast a spell on Chinese moviegoers, winning the box office for a second straight weekend amid weak competition. Read More

On Screen China: Ang Lee’s ‘Billy Lynn’ Tries to Kick ‘Doctor Strange’ off Top Spot

Nov 10, 2016 / Box Office /

Ang Lee’s "Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk" and Japanese anime "One Piece Film: Gold" this weekend attempt to challenge Disney/Marvel’s "Doctor Strange," which has racked up RMB 415 million (US$61.0 million) through Thursday, November 10. Read More

Ang Lee Predicts ‘Huge’ China Box Office, but Maybe Not for Him

Oct 31, 2016 / People /

The "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" director sees China's box office overtaking the US, but his own record in the China market has been mixed. Read More

Omission of Tibet in ‘Doctor Strange’ Pays Off With November China Release

Oct 10, 2016 / News /

Marvel’s decision to cast British actress Tilda Swinton as "the Ancient One" in the upcoming blockbuster Doctor Strange (奇异博士) looks set to pay off, with the film just landing a November 4, day and date release in China, simultaneous with its North American debut. Read More

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