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China's economy is on shaky ground - but its movie industry is hitting historic box office records
From June to September, Chinese consumers spent $3.2 billion at the box office, a record high for t…
Phil Rosen
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The biggest movie of the weekend wasn't the 'Venom' sequel. It was a $200 million Chinese blockbuster.
"Venom: Let There Be Carnage" broke a pandemic record in the US, but Chinese films like "The Battle…
Travis Clark
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'No Time to Die' is now Hollywood's biggest release of the year, but 2 Chinese movies have made more money
The James Bond movie "No Time to "Die" recently surpassed "Fast and Furious 9" at the worldwide box…
Travis Clark
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Imax ended the year with its best Q4 since 2017 thanks to 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' and a Chinese blockbuster
Imax has also benefited from the success of the Chinese theatrical market, which is now the world's…
Travis Clark
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Chinese moviegoers spent Lunar New Year watching a propaganda film about the defeat of the US Army that has grossed over $200 million so far
The sequel to "The Battle at Lake Changjin" is also about the defeat of US troops in a battle durin…
Huileng Tan
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'Thor: Love and Thunder' is the sixth Marvel Cinematic Universe movie in a row to be shut out of China. Here's why the movies haven't been released there, from LGBTQ themes to online controversies.
The new "Thor" movie is off to a solid start at the global box office with over $300 million, but i…
Travis Clark
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The North American box office is on pace to retake its crown from China as the biggest in the world this year — but it's still far from what it was before the pandemic
The US theatrical market has been buoyed by blockbusters like "Top Gun: Maverick," while China has …
Travis Clark
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'Squid Game' is unlikely to be adapted for the Chinese market because it's too dark, says an industry executive
Netflix's "Squid Game" is unlikely to be adapted for China as the subject matter is too dark, said …
Huileng Tan
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China continued to reject Marvel movies in 2022, and the country's box office plummeted 36%
China lost its crown as the world's biggest box office in 2022 as it dealt with rising coronavirus …
Travis Clark
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'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' is the latest Marvel movie to be shut out of China. Here's how it's impacted the MCU at the box office.
MCU movies have benefited greatly from the China box office, but the "Doctor Strange" sequel is the…
Travis Clark
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The 'crown jewel' of the Chinese military appears to have a serious corruption problem, but the US can't afford to bet on its missiles all being defective
Corruption in China's Rocket Force has raised concerns about force readiness, but the US still can'…
Chris Panella
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'The Batman' underperformed at the box office in China amid new lockdowns in the region
"The Batman" made $12 million in its first weekend in China, a soft opening amid a surge in new cor…
Travis Clark
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'The Battle at Lake Changjin II,' the sequel to China's biggest movie ever, had a hot start at the box office
"The Battle at Lake Changjin II" made $105 million on its opening day, a promising for the sequel t…
Travis Clark
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'Jurassic World: Dominion' is up against poor reviews and 'Top Gun' at the box office
"Jurassic World: Dominion" is receiving the worst reviews in the movie franchise's history, and exp…
Travis Clark
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How China became the world's top movie market and what it means for Hollywood
China has the world's biggest movie box office, and its government intends to keep the top spot wit…
Travis Clark
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China has surpassed the US as the world's biggest box office. Here's the government's 5-year plan for its movie industry.
The Chinese government laid out its five-year plan for its film industry this week as it seeks to c…
Travis Clark
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Marvel Studios has been shut out of China this year and box-office data shows how much it's hurt the MCU
"Black Widow," "Shang-Chi," and "Eternals" failed to be approved for release in China, dealing thei…
Travis Clark
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Hollywood holds its breath as blockbuster hopefuls like 'No Time to Die' and 'Dune' test the limits of movie-theater recovery
Hollywood will find out whether the damaged theatrical market can handle so many big-budget release…
Travis Clark
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'The Batman' will soon be released in China, a stark contrast to Marvel movies that have been shut out during the pandemic
DC's "The Batman" is set to be released in China on March 18, but no Marvel movie has received a re…
Travis Clark
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Why Marvel's 'Shang-Chi' may not be released in China and what it means for Hollywood's future
Marvel's "Shang-Chi" and "Eternals" may not be approved for release in China, which would be a majo…