Warming up, first five films officially released in China
The first “soldiers” are sent out to rescue cinemas in China officially, today.
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Re-release titles confirmed, cinemas take 100% box-office as China recovers from COVID-19
Facing the challenge of having no new films to show, allowing older films to be re-released is the quickest strategy to help cinemas slowly getting back to businesses. On March 17, China Film Co. issued a statement to all cinema chains and cinema management companies. The statement reads as follow
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Public opinions on reopening cinemas in China, post COVID-19
Due to the outbreak of COVID19, cinemas in China have now been closed for more than 50 days since late January. Various surveys show that over 50% audience will visit a cinema when they reopen.
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UK’s Mubi releases Chinese arthouse film The Wild Goose Lake
Appearing at Cannes Film Festival last year , The Wild Goose Lake is directed by one of the most promising new talent directors, Diao Yinan, from China. The film will be available for streaming on Mubi tomorrow, on February 28.
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Beijing issues rules for movie theaters to resume business
Filmgoers will have to space themselves in seating and register to purchase tickets in the initial stage of business resumption…
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A day to remember: China’s civic documentary project during COVID-19 outbreak
Documentary director Qin Xiaoyu calls on netizens’ efforts for One More Day, his upcoming production to reflect common people’s lives in a day on Feb 9 during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Youku and BBC Studios deepen partnership for British drama
BBC Studios announced a drama content deal with Youku at the BBC Studios Showcase 2020 event in Liverpool.
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One More Day: China’s MeDoc launches citizen documentary project during coronavirus outbreak
Calling for a nation-wide civic participation in documentary making to record the history of coronavirus outbreak , Shanghai based company…
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The importance of film diplomacy for cultural relations between the UK and China
One should not underestimate the importance of film diplomacy between China and the UK, particularly in the current context of the trade war between the United States and the People’s Republic as well as Brexit.
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Why should UK cinemas book Detective Chinatown 3
Wanda’s Detective Chinatown 3 is scheduled to release on Jan 24 in the UK, by Trinity CineAsia.
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The best performing Chinese film in the UK in 2019
Abominable, an animation coproduced by US’s DreamWorks and China’s Pearl Studio. The story is about a Shanghai school girl’s adventure to help a Yeti returning home in the Himalayas.
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The best performing UK film in China in 2019
Bohemian Rhapsody, with a total box-office of 99 million RMB, approximately £10 million (its UK box-office was £53 million).
