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.
Despite a backlash over its character design, the film is proving very popular with audiences.
The seven-part anthology film probes the theme of childhood from various angles.
The filmmakers wanted more realism in their designs. But some viewers think the film is playing up to racist stereotypes of the Chinese.
Adults, take heart: the rest of the world makes animated features for you, even if Hollywood doesn’t.
Tiny Island Universe will feature malls and zones for users to “explore, socialize, and have fun in.”
The film made a big splash on Netflix with little help from U.S. viewers.
The Chinese streaming giant has changed its slogan from “Made for China” to “Made for Global.”
The Shanghai studio is going big on sci-fi, fantasy, and Chinese mythology.
They’re not donuts; they’re flummels.
The move comes amid growing regulation of gaming in China.
The partnership between the two media giants reflects the shifting balance of power between the Chinese and Japanese industries.
China is releasing animated features at breakneck speed.
The companies have vowed to take action against gaming addiction, as well as themes like “sissy men,” “gay love” and “money worship.”
The Chinese government says it wants only “excellent cartoons” that “promote truth, goodness, and beauty.”
The 9-episode series is based on the popular online game League of Legends.
The two-part conference runs virtually throughout September, showcasing the latest and most exciting projects from the region.
Entries are currently open — and free.
“Paw Patrol” and “Luca” had very different weekends at the box office.
In other global news, “Belle” has topped the Japanese box office for the second weekend running.
The sequel is directed by Amp Wong, one of the co-directors of “White Snake.”