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What It’s Really Like to Work in China’s Film Industry

Mar 27, 2018 / Headlines From China /

As large as it is, China can be a tough beast to understand. What is it like to actually work and make films in China’s entertainment industry? Hollywood veterans share their experiences and things to keep in mind when doing business in the Middle Kingdom. Read More

Headlines from China: Will 2018 Become China’s “Hollywood Blackout Year?”

Dec 29, 2017 / China Film Insiders /

All the recent government policies send one message: the box office growth of local films will become a top priority. Read More

Chinese Stars Promote Hollywood Movies They Have No Part In

Oct 25, 2017 / News /

Local celebrities lure audiences to the box office for ‘Blade Runner,’ ‘Kingsmen,’ and other foreign films. Read More

Headlines from China: How Did Ghosts Disappear from Chinese Films?

Oct 13, 2017 / Headlines From China /

If you go to a movie theater in China to see a so-called "Ghost Movie," most likely, you will see humans pretending to be ghosts or paranoid people worrying about ghosts. So how did ghosts disappear from Chinese films? Read More

Headlines from China: Fundamental Films Acquires China Rights to Luc Besson’s ‘Anna’ and ‘Leon’

Oct 11, 2017 / Headlines From China /

Fundamental Films acquires China rights to Luc Bessen's new film 'Anna' as well as his classics including 'Leon,' 'Le Grand Bleu,' ' and 'The Fifth Element.' Read More

Imports Dominate June with 88% of Box Office, Push First Half of 2017 to New Heights

Jul 5, 2017 / Box Office /

After 2016's significant slowdown, the Chinese box office has gotten its mojo back this year, largely thanks to the performance of imported films, and once again looks headed toward double digit growth. Read More

Why China’s $250M is a Disaster For ‘Transformers’ and What It Means for Other Hollywood Franchises

Jun 28, 2017 / Box Office /

The projected $250 million finish for Transformers: The Last Knight in China may appear healthy in Paramount's books, but its significant decline from 2014's Age of Extinction signals a change in fortune not only for China's most lucrative franchise, but Hollywood franchises in general. Read More

China Box Office: ‘Transformers’ Fatigue Spreads to China

Jun 26, 2017 / Box Office /

Paramount executives and other investors aren't likely wringing their hands this week after Transformers: The Last Knight debuted in China with $120 million, but beneath those box office numbers lie some troubling signs suggesting Chinese moviegoers -- who have contributed an increasingly larger share to the franchise's global box office over the past decade -- are losing interest in Michael Bay's bombastic vision. Read More

China Box Office: ‘Alien’ Flatlines Ahead of ‘Transformers’ Bonanza

Jun 20, 2017 / Box Office /

Horror-hungry moviegoers flocked to a heavily-censored version of Alien: Covenant this weekend, but dwindling demand amidst disappointing word of mouth combined with an unfortunate release date will send Ridley Scott's film to an early exit. Read More

TCB in RMB: Great Wall Buys Gu Changwei’s Premiere Age

Jun 19, 2017 / Money /

Some big deals in film and television in our weekly wrap of China entertainment investment and M&A activity. Read More

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