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China

Dragonkeeper Dragonkeeper
Distribution

Chinese Mythology Feature ‘Dragonkeeper’ To Get Theatrical Run After Viva Kids, Hulu Pickup

‘Dragonkeeper’ is billed as the largest-ever Spain-China co-production, animation or otherwise.

By Jamie Lang | 5 months ago

New Gods: Yang Jian New Gods: Yang Jian
Feature Film

GKIDS Picks Up Chinese Feature ‘New Gods: Yang Jian’ For North America

The feature topped the Chinese box office last weekend.

By Keltie Duncan | 5 months ago

Minions Vandalism
Feature Film

‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Has An Alternate Ending, Courtesy Of Chinese Authorities

The Chinese government couldn’t resist editing the ending of Illumination’s latest animated feature.

By Jamie Lang | 5 months ago

Deep Sea
Feature Film

‘Monkey King’ Director Tian Xiaopeng’s ‘Deep Sea’ Gets Full Trailer

One of China’s most successful box office animation directors, Xiopeng is back with ‘Deep Sea.’

By Jamie Lang | 5 months ago

A Fly in the Restaurant
Know Your Indie Filmmaker

Know Your Indie Filmmaker: Xi Chen

Xi Chen’s cut-out films take a slow dive into personal stories in order to tackle larger societal and cultural issues in China.

By Chris Robinson | 5 months ago

Minions: The Rise of Gru
Box Office Report

Not Done Yet, ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ Gets Box Office Boost With Chinese Theatrical Release Date

As theatrical runs wind down in many key territories, ‘The Rise of Gru’ will get a second wind with Chinese and Italian releases.

By Jamie Lang | 6 months ago

Silver Bird and Rainbow Fish Featured
Feature Film

Lei Lei’s New Feature ‘Silver Bird And Rainbow Fish’ Navigates The Personal Side Of Chinese History

A look at how Lei Lei combined his own ancestry with photos picked up at flea markets to tell a timeless story about family.

By Chris Robinson | 8 months ago

Mickey Mouse in Florida
Politics

Florida Governor Lashes Out At ‘Woke Corporation’ Disney

DeSantis also accused Disney of hypocrisy, arguing that the company only takes a stance when politically convenient.

By Amid Amidi | 11 months ago

Boonie Bears: Back to Earth
Box Office Report

China Box Office: New ‘Boonie Bears’ Film Takes $89M Over Lunar New Year

In six days, “Boonie Bears” grossed seven times what “Encanto” managed in a month.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 12 months ago

Silver Bird and Rainbow Fish
Distribution

Asian Shadows Nabs Sales Rights To Lei Lei’s ‘Silver Bird And Rainbow Fish’

The feature from Lei, one of the most notable Chinese indie filmmakers working today, premieres this week at Rotterdam.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

I Am What I Am
Feature Film

Controversial Indie Feature ‘I Am What I Am’ Is Most Popular Chinese Film Of New Year Period

Despite a backlash over its character design, the film is proving very popular with audiences.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

To the Bright Side
Feature Film

‘To The Bright Side’ Looks Unlike Other Chinese Animated Features

The seven-part anthology film probes the theme of childhood from various angles.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

I Am What I Am
Feature Film

‘Slanted Eyes’ In Chinese Indie Film ‘I Am What I Am’ Spark Backlash

The filmmakers wanted more realism in their designs. But some viewers think the film is playing up to racist stereotypes of the Chinese.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

Unicorn Wars
Feature Film

Tired Of Kiddie Animated Features? Here’s 5 Mature Films To Look Forward To In 2022

Adults, take heart: the rest of the world makes animated features for you, even if Hollywood doesn’t.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

Tiny Island metaverse
Business

Singapore’s Tiny Island Productions Partners With Huawei To Build Metaverse Theme Park

Tiny Island Universe will feature malls and zones for users to “explore, socialize, and have fun in.”

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

Green Snake
Streaming

China’s ‘Green Snake’ Debuts At #3 On Netflix’s Weekly Charts

The film made a big splash on Netflix with little help from U.S. viewers.

By Amid Amidi | 1 year ago

Heaven's Official Blessing
Business

Bilibili Unveils Slate Of Over 50 Animated Titles, Targets Overseas Market

The Chinese streaming giant has changed its slogan from “Made for China” to “Made for Global.”

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

In the Stars
Feature Film

‘Over The Moon’ Studio Pearl Unveils Three New Features, Talent Accelerator

The Shanghai studio is going big on sci-fi, fantasy, and Chinese mythology.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

Extinct
Feature Film

Netflix Is Releasing David Silverman’s ‘Extinct’ Tomorrow (Watch Trailer)

They’re not donuts; they’re flummels.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

Fortnite
Business

Epic Pulls Chinese Version Of ‘Fortnite,’ Offers No Explanation

The move comes amid growing regulation of gaming in China.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

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