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Headlines From China: ‘F9’ Falls 85% In China, Drops 52% Elsewhere

May 31, 2021 / Headlines From China /

Box Office: ‘F9’ Falls 85% In China, Drops 52% Elsewhere. Read More

Headlines from China: Short Video is A Trendy Pastime in China, Survey Shows

Mar 15, 2018 / Headlines From China /

At the beginning of 2018, several apps that allow users to make, share, and watch short videos quickly gained popularity in China. Currently, making and watching short videos on these apps has become the new trendy pastime among Chinese youngsters. Read More

Who Is Kris Wu? Meet the Chinese Actor and Millennial Icon

Dec 22, 2017 / Entertainment Marketing /

You can love or hate Kris Wu, but you can’t ignore him. With over 27 million Weibo followers and another 5.6 million Instagram fans, the 27-year-old actor-singer-songwriter is one of the most influential superstars in China. Read More

China Box Office: ‘Apes’ Prevail Again on Slow Pre-Holiday Weekend

Sep 26, 2017 / Box Office /

20th Century Fox's 'War for the Planet of the Apes' held off newcomer 'The Hitman's Bodyguard' as the weekend box office cooled off ahead of a historic National Day holiday onslaught. Read More

Doing Business in China: Film Importers Find Lucrative Seat in China Box Office

Aug 11, 2017 / Opinion /

China’s history as the land of big bureaucracy, coupled with cultural sensitivities, have led many to believe the import process for movies and TV shows is quite arcane and convoluted when it’s actually relatively simple. Read More

Holiday Box Office: May Day

Apr 25, 2017 / Box Office /

China's May Day or Labour Day public holiday is one of the busiest three-day moviegoing periods of the year. As with most holidays, it's reserved for domestic films. Read More

China Box Office: Smurfs Come Up Short, F8 Remains #1

Apr 24, 2017 / Box Office /

Despite dropping nearly 75% from its opening weekend, 'The Fate of the Furious' lapped a weak field to race closer to the record established by its predecessor for highest-grossing import of all-time. Read More

On Screen China: ‘Furious’ Decelerates; ‘Smurfs’ Through Rose-Tinted Glasses

Apr 20, 2017 / Box Office /

Demand for 'Furious 8' may already be waning after its historic opening weekend. The culprit isn’t negative word of mouth, nor is it the typical frontloading caused by rabid fans snapping up cheap seats on opening weekend; rather, the fate of 'The Fate of the Furious' is tied directly to a fundamental issue in the Chinese film market: screen allotment. Read More

Domestic Vs Import Box Office: Appearances Can Deceive

Apr 19, 2017 / Box Office /

Looking at the box office split between foreign and Chinese films this year, it’s easy to conclude China is a balanced market: imports lead slightly with a 52% market share through April 18. But huge imbalances lie behind those numbers. Read More

China Box Office: ‘Furious 8’ Paves New Roads

Apr 17, 2017 / Box Office /

In three days of release, The Fate of the Furious became the highest-grossing Hollywood film of 2017, toppling several all-time box office records, and cementing the series’ unrivaled popularity in China. Read More

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