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On Screen China: ‘Fate of the Furious’ Set To Peel Out

Apr 13, 2017 / Box Office /

For North American observers struggling to comprehend the success of 'The Fast and the Furious' franchise in the world’s second largest film market, the best comparison might be 'Star Wars.' Not just from a box office perspective, but also in terms of nostalgia: China’s younger (male) moviegoers have grown up with the series and the stars, and to a large extent they consider 'The Fast and the Furious' theirs. Read More

Bucks For Your Bang: Who Are China’s Top Grossing Foreign Action Stars?

Apr 12, 2017 / Infographics /

Chinese audiences go for the macho laowai, with some added comedy and soulfulness in the mix. Ability to look good while driving high-speed vehicles is obviously a plus. Read More

Jason Statham Linked to New China Crime Movie

Apr 7, 2017 / News /

Plans for "Demon Hunter" were unveiled in Beijing on Thursday at an event attended by Chinese film officials and police representatives as well as the project’s director JJ Perry and producer Bill Borden. Read More

Three Hollywood Films including ‘Furious’ Score China Release Dates

Mar 7, 2017 / News /

The Fate of the Furious (速度与激情8), the eighth film in the Fast and Furious franchise, will open in China on Friday, April 14, in a day-and-date release with North America. Read More

Recon Buys Majority Stake in Millennium Films for US$100 Million

Feb 23, 2017 / Money /

The announcement ends rumors that a deal for that amount was being negotiated, although initial speculation indicated that price was more likely for a complete buy-out of Los Angeles-based Millennium. Read More

Goodbye Hollywood? ‘Meg’ Star Li Bingbing Sells LA Home for $3M

Oct 27, 2016 / People /

It seems a curious time for China star Li Bingbing to sell her home in Los Angeles, for a cool US$3 million. Read More

China Box Office: Statham Downs Cruise as ‘Mechanic’ Beats ‘Reacher’

Oct 25, 2016 / Box Office /

The star power and synchronous release date of Tom Cruise’s Jack Reacher: Never Go Back couldn’t contend with China’s affinity for action star Jason Statham. Read More

On Screen China: Can ‘Mechanic’ Take ‘Jack Reacher’ This Weekend?

Oct 21, 2016 / Box Office /

Beginning Friday, Hollywood will have a string of five straight weekends in which imported films receive a day-and-date release, the longest stretch ever in a market that often lags several months behind North American premieres. Read More

China Box Office: ‘Mekong’ Still Tops Spielberg’s ‘BFG’

Oct 18, 2016 / Box Office /

China’s stagnating film market returned to icy waters this week as Disney’s The BFG failed to enthrall Chinese moviegoers. Read More

Shark Thriller ‘Meg’ Will Bite China in 2018 Before Rest of World

Oct 13, 2016 / News /

The Jason Statham/Li Bingbing vehicle will debut for Chinese New Year audiences a full two weeks before it attacks the rest of the world in early 2018. Read More

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