Movies & TV
October-7-2024
- Film 'Welcome to the Game' warns of gambling risks
- A new crime thriller, "Welcome to the Game," captivated audiences with its multilayered plot twists during advanced screenings in Wuhan, Hubei province, on Oct. 5.
October-6-2024
- Chinese filmmaker unveils forgotten WWII tragedy, eyes MH370 mystery
- In a world where history often fades into obscurity, Fang Li, a 70-year-old Chinese filmmaker and oceanic expert, is on a mission to revive forgotten stories from the depths of the sea and the annals of time.
October-6-2024
- War movie sequel dominates golden week box office
- Chen Kaige's war epic "The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and Death" continued its reign at the top of China's box office during the National Day holiday, maintaining its lead for the fourth consecutive day on Saturday.
October-5-2024
- Lu Chuan's sci-fi gamble 'Bureau 749' debuts after 8-year struggle
- After an eight-year struggle to finance and complete his ambitious sci-fi epic "Bureau 749," renowned director Lu Chuan saw his film hit Chinese theaters nationwide on Oct. 1, coinciding with the start of the National Day holiday.
October-5-2024
- National Day holiday brings box office surge
- ?As a testament to its economic vitality, the weeklong National Day holiday has sparked a box office surge, underscoring the potential of China's resurgent market.
October-4-2024
- Jackie Chan stars in panda-themed action comedy
- Internationally known kung fu megastar Jackie Chan stars in a new comedy-action film featuring China's treasured giant panda while advocating for the beloved species.
October-3-2024
- ?Dubbing artist brings characters to life with her voice
- ?Dubbing artist Kathryn Lin reflects on the irreplaceable human touch in voice-overs amid AI advancement.
October-3-2024
- Iconic Japanese director shares his impression of Chinese directors
- As one of the most renowned Japanese directors, Hirokazu Koreeda recently shared his impressions of Chinese directors and his filmmaking experiences with Chinese movie fans at an event organized by the China Film Director's Guide Young Director Support Program in Beijing.
October-3-2024
- The meteoric rise of domestic films
- Despite challenges such as shifting audience preferences and the rise of competition from short videos, cinema — which has been around for well over a century — continues to demonstrate its enduring appeal in China, one of the world's largest movie markets.
October-3-2024
- 7% rise in revenue from entertainment sector
- Fueled by the potential of the domestic market, China witnessed an increase in revenue from television, radio and online audiovisual services in the first half of this year, as announced by the industry's top regulator during a press briefing on Friday.
