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‘Annihilation’ Debuts in China With Content Warning

Apr 15, 2018  /  News  / 
Hollywood sci-fi horror movie “Annihilation” premiered at Chinese mainland cinemas on Friday as the second film to be given a mandatory age restriction warning — suggesting the country may be closer to instituting a rating system. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Lost in Thailand’ Sentenced to a Fine of 5 Million RMB for Unfair Competition

Apr 13, 2018  /  Headlines From China  / 
Lost in Thailand, a hit Chinese comedy directed by Xu Zheng, has been sentenced by The Supreme People's Court of PRC to a fine of 5 million yuan ($796,000) for unfair competition. The film was released in 2012 and went on to make over $20 million at the Chinese box office. Read More

CFI Interview: Miao Xiaotian, President of China Film Co-production Corporation

Nov 17, 2017  /  People  / 
If you are a filmmaker who is exploring the possibilities of co-producing films with China, China Film Co-production Corporation is a key organization that you must work with. Read More

Headlines from China: Debate Arises as China Selects ‘Wolf Warrior 2’ to Compete for the Academy Award

Oct 6, 2017  /  Headlines From China  / 
As the Academy revealed this year’s submitted films for the Best Foreign Language Film Award, Chinese audiences have been heatedly discussing if ‘Wolf Warriors 2’ is the right movie to represent China. Read More

‘Hacksaw Ridge’ Gives Itself 12+ Age Rating for China

Dec 13, 2016  /  News  / 
Mel Gibson's "Hacksaw Ridge" has become the first film in China to give itself an age rating in this cinema market where such a system does not yet exist. Read More

Tim Burton’s ‘Peculiar Children’ Makes Cut for China Market

Dec 1, 2016  /  News  / 
An "eyeball feast" enjoyed by some of the monster cast was deemed unsuitable for local audiences and had to be removed in order to gain release here, state-run media reported Thursday. Read More

Parents, Industry Lobby for Ratings System as Part of Coming Film Laws

Mar 11, 2016  /  News  / 
A film ratings system could mean censors would have to explain their criteria for banning films Read More

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