R-Rated Films In China

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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

China Clears Golden Globe Winner ‘La La Land’ for Release

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Golden Globe-winner "La La Land" has been approved for distribution in China and will screen in the China Giant Screen format and possibly IMAX 2D, although a specific date is yet to be announced. Read More

China Box Office: Disney Wins Back Chinese Animation Record

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China’s new animation champion 'Zootopia' means that the crown once again belongs to Walt Disney Animation. Read More

On Screen China: Behind ‘The Revenant’s Fast Trip to Chinese Screens

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CFI predicts a robust second place finish for The Revenant behind the family-friendly Zootopia, but we don’t imagine "Little Li" catching fire beyond his legion of curious fans and moviegoers in the globally oriented first- and second-tier cities. Read More

Leonardo DiCaprio Wins Green Chinese Hearts With Oscars Speech

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It was a big deal to his legion Chinese fans when "Little Lee" used his Oscar acceptance speech to call attention to climate change. Read More

‘Revenant’ Going to China; Bona Also Bought Rights to ‘Room’

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The film, which depicts extreme combat violence, is likely to be censored for Chinese audiences. Read More