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22/01/2021

In pics: Moviegoers watch the Chinese anti- -pandemic documentary "Days and Nights in Wuhan" at a cinema in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, January 22, 2021. Directed by Cao Jinling, the film features the lives of ordinary people, from patients and medical staff to volunteers and community workers, when the coronavirus was wreaking havoc on the central Chinese city.

19/01/2021

Chinese family drama "A Little Red Flower" continues to dominate China's , raking in more than 146.4 million yuan ($22.6 million) in the past week (January 11-17), according to online movie-ticketing platform Maoyan.
The 2021 first blockbuster, directed by Han Yan and starring rising stars Jackson Yee and Liu Haocun, depicts the story of two cancer-fighting families and has taken in a cumulative total of $183.3 million in revenue.
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Chinese family drama "A Little Red Flower" continues to dominate China's box office, raking in more than 146.4 million yuan ($22.6 million) in the past week (January 11-17), according to online movie-ticketing platform Maoyan.

17/01/2021

The Chinese feature "A Little Red Flower" has remained the top-grossing title on the Chinese mainland market, generating over 1 billion yuan in the box office. It tells a heartwarming story of two families battling cancer.

17/01/2021

South Korean director B**g Joon-ho, whose 2019 feature " " swept four Oscars including the Academy Award for Best Picture last year, has been selected as jury president of the 78th International , the organizers announced Friday.
It marks the first time a South Korean director has been picked as the top juror of the oldest film festival in the world. In September, the Oscar winner will preside over seven jurors to hand out the festival's top awards, including the prestigious Golden Lion.
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South Korean director B**g Joon-ho, whose 2019 feature "Parasite" swept four Oscars including the Academy Award for Best Picture last year, has been selected as jury president of the 78th International Venice Film Festival, the organizers announced Friday.

07/01/2021

The Film Festival, the world's biggest, may be pushed back to the summer this year from its usual May date because of the crisis, organizers said Wednesday.
The festival, scheduled for May 11 to 22, "will certainly take place in 2021," a spokeswoman told AFP but could be postponed to a time between the end of June and the end of July.
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The Cannes Film Festival, the world's biggest, may be pushed back to the summer this year from its usual May date because of the COVID-19 crisis, organizers said Wednesday.

03/01/2021

Chinese theaters on January 1, 2021, raked in 599 million yuan ($92 million), according to ticketing firm Maoyan – more than any previous year. The single-day revenue surpassed the previous record of 357 million yuan ($54.68 million) set on the same day in 2018.
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Chinese theaters on January 1, 2021 raked in 599 million yuan ($92 million), according to ticketing firm Maoyan – more than any previous year. The single-day revenue surpassed the previous record of 357 million yuan ($54.68 million) set on the same day in 2018.

26/11/2020

World Studios, 's largest film and television shooting base located in the eastern Chinese city of Dongyang in Zhejiang Province, is welcoming a busy filming season as the crews across the country resumed work after the pandemic was brought under control.

26/11/2020

With the cool winter breeze coming from the sea, Xiamen, a city of islands on 's southeastern coast, is once again the central stage of the cinematic arts as the nation's top awards, the , returned with a star-studded movie-themed concert on Wednesday and a series of festive activities.
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With the cool winter breeze coming from the sea, Xiamen, a city of islands in China's southeastern coast, is once again the central stage of the cinematic arts as the nation's top film awards, the Golden Rooster, returned with a star-studded movie-themed concert on Wednesday and a series of festive....

22/11/2020

In pics: Empty seats at the Lichtburg cinema in Essen, western . Built in 1928, the Lichtburg is a historic cinema with 1250 seats, the largest cinema hall in Germany. No public events will take place at theaters until this December to limit the spread of the .

21/11/2020

As one of the most common household appliances, carries many people's memories of pleasant family time. The advent of television changed the way information was transmitted with its combination of images and addiction, unlocking people to perceive the world beyond them.
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As one of the most common household appliances, TV carries many people's memories of pleasant family time. The advent of television changed the way information was transmitted with its combination of images and addiction, unlocking people to perceive the world beyond them.

13/11/2020

Indoor entertainment venues at the Astor Theatre in St Kilda in , , are now open with a maximum of 20 people per indoor space following the further lifting of restrictions across Victoria from Monday.

08/11/2020

The 33rd will be held in southeast 's port city of Xiamen from November 25 to November 28, the organizers announced at a press conference in Beijing on Saturday.
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The 33rd Golden Rooster Awards will be held in southeast China's port city of Xiamen from November 25 to November 28, the organizers announced at a press conference in Beijing on Saturday.

01/11/2020

Scottish actor Sean Connery, who is best known for his portrayal of James Bond in the spy films, has died aged 90.
Connery passed away peacefully in his sleep, while in the Bahamas, having been "unwell for some time," his son told the BBC.

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The Oscar-winning actor was described by Scotland's first minister as one of the country's "best loved sons."

17/10/2020

The 7th Silk Road International Film Festival ( ) concluded in Xi'an City, northwest 's Shaanxi Province, with a dazzling closing ceremony on Friday night.
The six-day celebration of Chinese cinema featured the online and offline presentation of films across the city, known as the birthplace of the fifth generation of Chinese directors. Xi'an-made classics like " " and " " continue to evoke nostalgia among movie lovers and filmmakers.
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The 7th Silk Road International Film Festival (SRIFF) concluded in Xi'an City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, with a dazzling closing ceremony on Friday night.

15/10/2020

Two-time -winning director shared his knowledge with young Chinese directors in an online masterclass during the 7th Silk Road International Film Festival ( ), focusing on realistic cinema in his creative works. He also answered questions on creativity in filmmaking from the press.
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Two-time Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi shared his knowledge with young Chinese directors in an online masterclass during the 7th Silk Road International Film Festival (SRIFF), focusing on realistic cinema in his creative works. He also answered questions on creativity in filmmaki...

13/10/2020

The just-concluded holiday saw a recovery for the industry in , as the total domestic box office soared past 3.95 billion yuan ($585 million) from October 1 to 8, according to China movie Data Information Network.
In the past weekend, the total China hit $68 million, once again far surpassing sales in North America, where cinemas earned less than $9.5 million, according to Variety's report.
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The just-concluded National Day holiday saw a recovery for the film industry in China, as the total domestic box office soared past 3.95 billion yuan ($585 million) from October 1 to 8, according to China movie Data Information Network.  In the past weekend, the total China box office hit $68 milli...

11/10/2020

The 4th Pingyao International Film Festival kicks off in the ancient city of Pingyao, north 's Shanxi Province on Saturday, providing a non-Western film industry's answer to the world in dealing with the pandemic.

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The 4th Pingyao International Film Festival kicks off in the ancient city of Pingyao, north China's Shanxi Province on Saturday, providing a non-Western film industry's answer to the world in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

06/10/2020

: A nationwide Cosplay Super Show has concluded in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. Nearly 500 competitors in 50 teams from all over the country participated in the competition.

06/10/2020

The golden week has revitalized 's film industry in an epidemic-wracked year as the hit 3 billion yuan ($442 million) on Tuesday morning, surpassing the figures of 2018's golden week and only second to 2019's figures in history.

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The golden week has revitalized China's film industry in an epidemic-wracked year as the box office hit 3 billion yuan ($442 million) on Tuesday morning, surpassing the figures of 2018's golden week and only second to 2019's figures in history.

06/10/2020

The world's second-largest cinema chain, , is temporarily shutting its theaters in the U.S. and the UK. The move is due to low footfall as a result of the and puts 45,000 jobs at risk, including 5,500 in the UK.
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Cineworld has made the move due to low footfall as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. It puts 45,000 jobs at risk, including 5,500 in the UK.

03/10/2020

American film director Clint Eastwood will direct and star in "Cry Macho," an adaptation of the 1970 novel of the same name written by N. Richard Nash, for Warner Bros.

30/09/2020

Will 'White Snake' from Chinese folklore become the next IP?

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28/09/2020

Christopher Nolan's " " has topped 280 million U.S. dollars worldwide, dominating a mild U.S. box office with 3.4 million dollars at 2,850 locations in its fourth weekend to go past 41 million dollars in four weeks.
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Christopher Nolan's "Tenet" has topped 280 million U.S. dollars worldwide, dominating a mild U.S. box office with 3.4 million dollars at 2,850 locations in its fourth weekend to go past 41 million dollars in four weeks.

25/09/2020

Chinese biographical sports film " " will hit the big screen in limited theatrical release in the U.S. on Friday. The film will be presented in Mandarin with Chinese and English subtitles in over 80 selected theaters in Boston, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Irvine, and a few other major cities across the country.

24/09/2020

Why do Chinese remakes of foreign always flop?

Ask any Chinese TV lover about local remakes of foreign dramas, and they'll tell you these shows are doomed to tank. Yet, judging by how ubiquitous such productions are, screenwriters seem to have missed the memo.

Chinese copycats of titles originating overseas – from Japan to South Korea to Australia – have taken over TV channels and streaming services in recent years. But the reception has been largely lukewarm as the cloned plots fail to strike a chord with the audience for being uncharacteristic and unconvincing of Chinese society and culture.

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Ask any Chinese TV lover about local remakes of foreign dramas, and they'll tell you these shows are doomed to tank. Yet, judging by how ubiquitous such productions are, screenwriters seem to have missed the memo.

24/09/2020

to produce world-renowned Chinese pianist 's biopic

Award-winning director Ron Howard will direct a new biopic on world-renowned Chinese pianist Lang Lang, which will be based on the pianist's memoir "Journey of a Thousand Miles: My Story."

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Award-winning director Ron Howard will direct a new biopic on world-renowned Chinese pianist Lang Lang, which will be based on the pianist's memoir "Journey of a Thousand Miles: My Story." Howard won the 74th Academy Award for Best Director for biographical drama "A Beautiful Mind" in 2001. The fil...

23/09/2020

fans in China don't need a plane ticket to enjoy the exciting performances staged at London's Royal Opera House (ROH) – a movie ticket would suffice.
Audiences can now get closer to the action at the iconic London venue thanks to the British Opera and Ballet Festival, which kicked off last Friday with filmed live performances playing at Emperor Cinemas in Beijing.

23/09/2020

" " topped China's box office last week, and the highly-anticipated film on Chinese volleyball " " gets an early release on September 25.
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China's box office reached 456 million yuan (67 million U.S. dollars) between September 14 and 20, according to Chinese film data platform Maoyan. Competition between new releases on the domestic market is slowly heating up as the country prepares to celebrate its National Day with a week-long holid...

22/09/2020

Television's Emmys plummeted to yet another all-time ratings low, despite producers overcoming technical challenges to pull off an innovative and well-received "remote" ceremony, ABC confirmed Monday.
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Television's Emmys plummeted to yet another all-time ratings low, despite producers overcoming technical challenges to pull off an innovative and well-received "remote" ceremony, ABC confirmed Monday.

16/09/2020

China will raise the allowed viewer limit at movie theaters to 75% starting on September 25, from the current 50%, according to the latest epidemic prevention guidance released by China Film Distribution and Exhibition Association.
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China will raise allowed viewer limit at movie theaters to 75 percent starting on September 25, from the current 50 percent, according to the latest epidemic prevention guidance released by China Film Distribution and Exhibition Association.