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Headlines from China: Lupita Nyong’o to Star in John Woo’s Remake of ‘The Killer’

May 1, 2018 / Headlines From China /

Hong Kong filmmaker John Woo will collaborate with Universal Pictures to remake his 1989 action classic The Killer. Lupita Nyong’o has been cast to play the leading role, which was previously played by actor Chow Yun Fat in the 1989 version. Read More

Headlines from China: Here is Why ‘Coco’ Performed Poorly on Its Opening Day in China

Nov 29, 2017 / Headlines From China /

'Coco,' Pixar's latest animated movie, opened in China on November 24 and grossed only $1.9 million. Then the next day, its ticket sales jumped 270% to $7.1 million. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Wolf Warrior 2’ and ‘Youth’ Have No Luck to be Released in Taiwan

Nov 22, 2017 / Headlines From China /

Recently, Taiwan announces a list of mainland Chinese films to be released theatrically in that region in 2018. 'Wolf Warrior 2' and 'Youth' are not on the list. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ Producer to Executive Produce Chinese Film ‘Dongji Island’

Nov 17, 2017 / Headlines From China /

'Dongji Island,' an upcoming Chinese war film to be directed by emerging filmmaker Yu Lei, has brought acclaimed Hollywood producers David Permut and Jay Stern on board as executive producers. Read More

Headlines from China: Six Things to Avoid for a Film to Pass China Censorship

Oct 30, 2017 / Headlines From China /

Plan to bring your film to China? Here are the six things your film needs to avoid in order to pass the Chinese censorship. Read More

Headlines from China: Alibaba’s Youku Announces 58 TV Drama Series

Oct 27, 2017 / Headlines From China /

Youku, one of China's top online video and streaming service platforms, recently announced 58 upcoming TV Drama Series. Read More

Headlines from China: John Woo’s ‘A Better Tomorrow’ to Hit Chinese Cinema Screens for the First Time

Oct 25, 2017 / Headlines From China /

'A Better Tomorrow,' a classic Hong Kong crime film made by John Woo in 1986, will hit Chinese cinema screens for the first time on November 17. Read More

Headlines from China: Chinese Media Firm The One Injects Over $1 Billion to Build ‘IP Bank’

Sep 6, 2017 / Headlines From China /

Chinese media company The One will invest 8 billion yuan ($1.22 billion) to build an 'IP Bank', where the company manages its IP assets by connecting IPs with capital and talents, in order to ultimately maximize each IP's commercial potential. Read More

Headlines from China: John Woo’s Highly Anticipated ‘Manhunt’ to Premiere at Venice Film Festival

Aug 8, 2017 / Headlines From China /

Hong Kong director John Woo's highly anticipated 'Manhunt' will have its world premiere at the upcoming Venice Film Festival. Read More

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