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Chinese Celebrity and the Soft Power Machine
In an article from our partner site China Film Insider, two British academics take an in-depth look at the ways in which celebrity, state power, and branding are interconnected in China. Read More
Film Looms Large in Lego’s China Business Interests
As China's role as a "core market" for Lego is spotlighted thanks to Ai Weiwei, the country's heavily censored film industry has a large role to play in the brand's future. Read More
Will Blockbuster ‘Lost in Hong Kong’ Revive Chinese Tourist Numbers?
As "Lost in Hong Kong" smashes box office records in China, Hong Kong tourism officials are hoping they can see a mainland visitor boost from the film franchise that created "Lost in Thailand." Read More
Filmmaker Rain Li Weighs in on Why China’s Box Office Needs Fewer Blockbusters
Known for her award-winning cinematography in films such as "Paris je t'aime," and "Paranoid Park," the Beijing-based filmmaker makes her foray into full-feature directing with the independent "Beijing, New York." Read More
Report: Chinese Films are (Still) Flopping with Global Audiences
A new survey by a Chinese research firm finds that apart from kung-fu movies, China's film industry is struggling to produce blockbusters that resonate abroad. Read More
Chinese Film Wrap-Up: Lunar New Year Edition
In this week's recap of China film news: "50 Shades" gets blocked online, "Wolf Totem" marks a China comeback for director Jean-Jacques Annaud, and Jackie Chan has another box office win. Read More
Ai Weiwei Exclusive Interview: Working with Hollywood—Remotely
The artist discusses what it's like to direct a new short film for the "Cities of Love" series set in Berlin—from Beijing. Read More
China Film File: ‘X-Men’ Excitement, Han Han’s ‘Hui Hui,’ And Packer’s Production
Welcome to China Film File, a weekly brief on the business of movies in China. Read More
China Film File: China At Cannes, Product Placement, And ‘Transformers’ Hype
Welcome to China Film File, a weekly brief on the business of movies in China. In this week’s news: Spiderman's top spot, China's presence at Cannes, and Alibaba's new film company. Read More
China Film File: China At Cannes, Festival Freedom, And ‘No’ For ‘Noah’
Welcome to China Film File, a weekly brief on the business of movies in China. Read More
