To improve the public’s appetite for the performing arts, concert halls in China are promoting educational programs and offering discounted tickets. Read entire story.
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‘60 Minutes’ Discovers Exploding Chinese Film Market
China being one of GOP front-runner Donald Trump’s big talking points this election cycle, what better time for 60 Minutes to take its first look at the film market that brought in more than $1 billion in box office for the first time ever, beating the U.S. and … Read entire story.
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‘Batman V Superman’ At $363.4M Offshore; Faces China Fight As Local Pics Storm Ring
Friday’s overseas box office for Warner Bros’ Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice has come in at $19.2M in 67 markets. That reps a 71% drop from last Friday’s number in 62, including China. The international cume is now $363.4M. While China remains the top overseas market for … Read entire story.
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‘The Revenant’ Traps Big China Bow; $30M+ Opening Weekend In Sights
The official Chinese premiere of The Revenant doesn’t actually take place until Sunday, but the film has already snared big box office since bowing in local theaters on Friday. The first day’s gross came in at about $11M, and with another $13M or so on Saturday, it’s … Read entire story.
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Warner Bros’ Flagship Plans Chinese Remakes Of ‘Blended’, ‘Miss Congeniality’; Unveils Inaugural Slate
Flagship Entertainment, the Middle Kingdom joint venture formed last September by Warner Bros, China Media Capital and TVB, has set a roster of 12 projects that make up its inaugural film slate. The outfit’s mandate is to develop and produce Chinese-language films, including global tentpoles, for worldwide distribution. However, among … Read entire story.
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