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Headlines from China: Netflix to Produce First Chinese Language Original Series

Aug 7, 2017 / Headlines From China /

Netflix announced its first Chinese language original series: an eight-episode jailbreak thriller called Bardo that will be directed by Taiwanese filmmaker Sam Quah. Read More

R-Rated Films In China

Mar 8, 2017 / Infographics /

R-rated Hollywood films have a long history in China, dating to 1995, when True Lies entered the country as the second-ever revenue-sharing import. Surprisingly, most R-rated films released there in the 22 years since have managed to squeak past the censors intact: some 21 of the 36 films on this list were shown to Chinese audiences uncensored. Read More

Trends in Chinese Film Law and Regulation

Jan 19, 2016 / Legal /

As China’s movie business continues to grow old challenges still abound even as new issues emerge—many requiring legal or regulatory attention. China Film Insider looks at the trends we expect to hear more about in 2016. Read More

On Screen China: Booming Box Office Ends 2015 Up 48.7%

Dec 31, 2015 / Box Office /

In 2015, China’s booming box office grew an incredible 48.7% to reach a record $6.8 billion (RMB 44.07 billion) according to a statement released late Thursday by SARFT (State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film, and Television). The yearly growth was the second highest since China’s modern film industry began to develop in 2004, second Read More

Headlines from China: Netflix to Produce First Chinese Language Original Series

R-Rated Films In China

Trends in Chinese Film Law and Regulation

On Screen China: Booming Box Office Ends 2015 Up 48.7%

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