Business / Film industry

Sun to shine on Chinese films this summer

[2012-07-12 02:38]

Of the 19 films to be released in the country this month, only three are imports, according to the China Film Group.

Moving on from Chinese movies

[2012-07-05 11:05]

Since 2009 when Huayi Brothers was listed, the company has embarked on an ambitious program of diversification into theme parks and other related businesses.

Chinese film grosses $47 million

[2012-07-03 19:13]

Painted Skin: The Resurrection has grossed 300 million yuan ($47 million) since its premiere at midnight on June 28, according to Long Media, the film's marketing agency.

Movie plot takes twist with new focus

[2012-07-03 10:07]

When China loosened its film import quota earlier this year, the nation's film industry was instantly shrouded in doom and gloom.

Chinese films stuck in the past

[2012-06-29 08:09]

Chinese filmmakers need to confront foreign competition, face up to the country's reality and work out stories and films that are relevant to audiences at home and abroad.

Road to redemption for Chinese cinema

[2012-06-29 07:34]

Will 2012 be the year of doom for Chinese filmmakers?

China-made big screens planned for 100 cinemas

[2012-06-28 11:07]

A total of 100 Chinese cinemas will be equipped with "DMAX" large screens made with Chinese independent technology in three years.

Blockbuster move by National Film

[2012-06-20 10:17]

National Film Capital Co Ltd has revealed plans to invest $300 million in 10 English-language movies.

Special Coverage: Chinese brands cash in on Hollywood Movies

[2012-06-04 13:31]

A growing number of Chinese brands are placed in Hollywood movies.

Special screening of children's films

[2012-05-30 14:09]

A total of 15 children's films, which were all home-made after the reform and opening-up policies were implemented in China, will be screened from June 1 over the country for a week.

A shot in the arm for Chinese films

[2012-05-29 20:58]

Chinese film authorities are exploring the possibility of returning their 5 percent cut of box office revenues to theaters that show more domestic films.

Dalian Wanda buys US cinema chain AMC

[2012-05-21 16:28]

A private Chinese firm on Monday announced that it will purchase US movie theater chain AMC Entertainment for $2.6 billion.

Micro-film blue paper released

[2012-05-17 10:35]

The Blue Paper for Micro-film in China has been released by China Micro-Film Organization. The paper sums up the ups and downs of the fledging industry in 2011 and provides advice for its future development.

Wanda may buy US cinema chain: NYT

[2012-05-10 09:55]

Dalian Wanda Group Corp Ltd is reported to be in talks with the US' second-largest cinema chain, AMC Entertainment Inc, for a possible acquisition.

Film festreels in contracts for China

[2012-04-30 07:29]

The second Beijing International Film Festival, which featured Hollywood director James Cameron and a week of films from 54 countries and regions, ended on the weekend with a gala concert by London's Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and other performers from around the world.

Chinese enterprise to build "micro-movie" production base

[2012-04-26 17:36]

A Chinese enterprise announced the founding of the "Shang8 Film Industry Park," to build it into China's first base for the production of "micro movies."

Cameron may work on Chinese film

[2012-04-24 08:01]

James Cameron - the director of box office smashes Titanic and Avatar, who is known for his cutting-edge special effects - may soon work on a 3-D Chinese film.

Chinese cinema eyes overseas market

[2012-04-19 16:52]

A total of 64 Chinese films have been selected for an official screening program meant to generate interest in overseas markets.

Supporting role of Chinese film

[2012-04-17 14:54]

At a time when all countries are paying attention to the development of their soft power, the film industry is regarded as an important cultural force.

China's movie sector becomes second-largest

[2012-04-13 07:25]

China overtook Japan as the world's second-biggest cinema market in the first quarter of the year thanks to the breakneck growth of the nation's film industry.

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