Headlines From China: ‘Dune’ Passes Chinese Censorship, to the Relief of Fans

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Chinese censors have approved Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi spectacular “Dune” for release in the world’s largest film market. Read More

Why Are All Luxury Brands Eyeing Soap Operas?

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With the hashtag #DramaIreSyndrome hitting 110 million views on Weibo, are luxury TV seedings starting to become a bad idea for brands? Read More

Esports TV Show Doesn’t Take Us Seriously, Chinese Gamers Say

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A new Chinese TV show aimed at gamers seems to have completely missed the mark. Read More

R3 September Ranking: Estée Lauder Taps Hot Celebs, Makes Singles Day Record

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If we take a look at the celebrity rankings since July, a few regulars have dominated the top of the list, namely actors Xiao Zhan, Li Xian, and Wang Yibo, all of whom starred in hit summer TV shows. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Midway’ Lands China Release Date

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The 2019 war epic film Midway has been set to release in China day and date with the U.S. on November 8. Read More

Binge-watching, China Style

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Shows like “Story of Yanxi Palace” empower Chinese viewers frustrated with their own lives, if only for the length of an episode. Read More

Launch of Big New Romance on Tencent Video Marred by Advertising Bug

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"Ruyi’s Royal Love in the Palace" is the first work China Literature will have to report to shareholders after having agreed to complete the acquisition. This will also be a way for Tencent practice to diversify its earnings portfolio. Read More

Remake of Hit Taiwanese TV Series ‘Meteor Garden’ to Premiere on Netflix

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The 2018 remake of Taiwanese television series 'Meteor Garden,' produced in 2001, will premiere exclusively on Netflix on July 13. Read More

China Copyright Protection: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Plagiarism

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How do you know when a copyright has been infringed? For years, this wasn’t even a question people asked in China because it was so obvious. Slowly but surely, though, China’s enforcement of copyright infringement has improved. Read More

Is ‘Beijing Women’s Manual’ Realistic About Sexism and the City?

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Critics say Chinese TV remake depicts its heroine as master of none and mistress of all. Read More