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China Film File: ‘Spiderman’ Surprise, Jia’s ‘Mountains,’ And ‘Godzilla’ Adjustments
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: Oscar Absence, Film Funds, And Jackie Chan’s Surprise
Welcome to China Film File, a weekly brief on the business of movies in China. In this week’s news: China films a no-show at the Oscars, Jackie Chan speaks out on censorship, and Chinese film funds come to America. Read More
From Zombie Bruce Lee To Keanu Reeves: China’s Top 5 Luxury Ads Of 2013
Luxury brands experimented with a range of video formats in 2013 in hopes of encouraging social media shares through sophisticated messaging. Read More
Jia Zhangke’s ‘A Touch Of Sin’: Subversive, Censor-Friendly, Or Both?
Does Jia Zhangke's decision to historicize and mythologize controversial social issues serve to harmonize dissonant voices and appease censors? Read More
Quote Of The Day: Jia Zhangke
"Corruption is the most talked about issue in China. It’s a subject that the Chinese government... Read More
Branded Mini-Movies As China Marketing Tool: Boom Or Bust?
With Chinese consumers increasingly turning to mobile devices for news and e-commerce, and getting product information and brand updates in bite-sized pieces via Weibo and WeChat, "mini-movies" have moved to the forefront as an effective and timely marketing tool. Read More
Swatch Teams Up With “China’s Hottest Photo Duo,” Birdhead
Following its recent collaboration Shanghai fashion designer Uma Wang, the art-obsessed Swiss watchmaker Swatch has rolled out with another collaborative timepiece, this time with Ji Weiyu and Song Tao of the photographic duo Birdhead. Read More
Johnnie Walker Taps Chinese Artist Ma Liang For Moon Festival Campaign
Having previously partnered with Chinese director Jia Zhangke as well as fashion designers Jenny Ji and Xander Zhou, writer Han Han and artist Pan Jianfeng, whisky brand Johnnie Walker is no stranger to localized marketing campaigns and limited-edition products for the China market. Read More
Despite Devoted Audience, China’s Art House Theaters Struggling
Though the Chinese capital now has three art-house theaters, a dearth of available films, a lack of management talent and poor return on investment for owners means the future of China's independent theaters has been most often cast as murky. Read More
