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On Screen China: ‘Kong’ Will Be King

Mar 23, 2017 / Box Office /

After Legendary Pictures’ 'The Great Wall' failed to ignite the box office, the Wanda-owned production company returns to China with its only release of 2017, 'Kong: Skull Island,' another monster movie seemingly tailor-made for Chinese audiences. Read More

China-Hollywood Deals: Not So Fast

Mar 13, 2017 / Legal /

It would be a mistake to assume this is just a temporary hiccup and that Chinese companies will be back investing huge amounts in Hollywood in a few months. China still has a ton of money, but for the foreseeable future, the money is staying in China. Read More

Foreign Films in China: How Does It Work?

Mar 2, 2017 / Chinasplaining /

If you’re a non-Chinese film producer (a foreign film producer from the Chinese perspective), and you hope to exhibit in China and add its robust market to your revenue picture, there are basically two different ways for that to happen. Read More

China’s Richest Man Sets His Sights on the Golden Globes and Miss America

Oct 4, 2016 / News /

China’s richest man Wang Jianlin reportedly has his sights set on Dick Clark Productions, the company behind the Golden Globe Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and "So You Think You Can Dance." Read More

Wanda and Sony Team Up for 2017’s ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’

Sep 23, 2016 / News /

Billionaire Wang Jianlin’s Dalian Wanda reportedly is close to a major motion-picture team-up with Sony. Read More

Alibaba Pictures Invests in Hangzhou Cinema Company

Aug 25, 2016 / Money /

Alibaba Pictures is investing RMB 100 million (US$15.2 million) for an 80 percent stake in a cinema operator in its hometown of Hangzhou, as it takes on rival Dalian Wanda. Read More

Wanda to Partner with South Korea’s CJ CGV?

Aug 19, 2016 / News /

Wanda Cinema Line, China’s biggest movie-theater operator, is in talks with CJ CGV, South Korea's largest movie theater chain, possibly with a view to partnering up in China. Read More

China Box Office: Crime Thriller Leads Muted Weekend, ‘Pets’ Slow, Steady

Aug 15, 2016 / Box Office /

‘The Secret Life of Pets‘ hit $49.2M but will likely fall short of the ‘Minions’ tally in 2015. Read More

China On Screen: A Domestic Showdown—Rom-Com Vs. Action-Comedy Sequel

Jul 15, 2016 / Box Office /

'When Larry Met Mary' kicks off with a strong promo tour, while 'For A Few Bullets' lacks its predecssor's star power Read More

Is Wanda Sabotaging Huayi’s ‘Rock Dog’s Box Office Chances?

Jul 6, 2016 / News /

China’s film industry is abuzz with speculation that the most expensive Sino-U.S. animated feature to date may struggle to reach the Chinese market, lessening its chances of success overseas. Read More