Elaine Low Senior TV WriterAmid a spate of anti-Asian hate crimes this past year, the story of Vincent Chin — the 27-year-old Chinese American brutally beaten and killed in 1982 by two former autoworkers, Ronald Ebens and Michael Nitz, who blamed him for the economic downturn in Detroit — has become the focus of renewed interest for the entertainment industry.
Amazon and Tencent cancel planned ‘Lord of the Rings’ MMO
18.04.2021 - 13:37 / nme.com
Lord of the Rings MMO has been cancelled due to an ongoing dispute between Amazon and Tencent, according to a report.Amazon and Chinese developer Leyou Technologies worked on the game until Tencent Holdings Ltd. purchased the developer in December last year.
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variety.com
30.04.2021 / 22:49
Tencent Faces $1.5 Billion Fine and Chinese Government Probe in Antitrust Crackdown
Rebecca Davis editorChina is preparing to hit Tencent Holding Ltd. with a fine of at least $1.54 billion (RMB10 billion) as part of a larger antitrust crackdown on its major internet firms, according to a report in Reuters.
hollywoodreporter.com
30.04.2021 / 03:05
After IPO, Endeavor President Plans "Thoughtful" Acquisitions, "Long-Term" China Bet
SoEndeavor is a public company. Now what? The owner of WME, IMG and UFC raised more than half a billion dollars in an IPO this week, two years after it first embarked on a path to the public markets.
variety.com
28.04.2021 / 20:18
Guy Ritchie’s ‘Wrath of Man,’ Starring Jason Statham, Sets China Release
Rebecca Davis editorGuy Ritchie’s “Wrath of Man” will debut in China on May 10, three days after its U.S. release.
variety.com
28.04.2021 / 18:31
‘Lord of the Rings: Return of the King’ Sets China Re-Release for May
Rebecca Davis editorPeter Jackson’s “The Return of the King,” the third film in his classic “Lord of the Rings” trilogy,” will hit China on May 14 in remastered 4K.The first two films of the trilogy are already in theaters, having debuted April 16 and April 23, respectively.
hollywoodreporter.com
28.04.2021 / 17:15
China Box Office: Guy Ritchie's 'Wrath of Man' Set for May Release
Guy Ritchie and Jason Statham's reunion crime flick Wrath of Man is headed to China. The MGM-produced movie will open in the world's largest theatrical market on May 10, three days after its North American opening.
nypost.com
28.04.2021 / 01:31
Russian man freed after being trapped on Chinese reality show
He’s no longer singing the blues. After three months of being trapped on a Chinese boy band competition show, Russian language interpreter Vladislav Ivanov has finally been set free. “Thank y’all for your support,” said Ivanov, 27, on social media platform Weibo Saturday.
nme.com
27.04.2021 / 20:35
Russian man “trapped” in Chinese reality TV show has finally been voted out
Guardian.Once entering the show, a boyband competition, Ivanov was forbidden from leaving without breaching his contract and paying a fine.Young musicians and performers compete against one another to eventually form an 11-member boyband.
deadline.com
26.04.2021 / 14:48
Oscars Overseas Reactions: China Media Mostly Mum But Korea, Denmark, UK Politicians Exuberant
With such a varied mix winners from around the world at Sunday’s Oscars, local media has been awash with praise as news of victories spread from Los Angeles to Seoul, and Copenhagen to London — but not so much in China.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
19.04.2021 / 00:43
European Club Association release statement on Super League plans involving Manchester United and Man City
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variety.com
18.04.2021 / 22:37
‘Lord of the Rings’ Dominated by ‘Detective Conan’ in China Opening Weekend
Rebecca Davis editorJapanese animation “Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet” led both “Godzilla vs.
deadline.com
18.04.2021 / 18:59
‘Lord Of The Rings’ Online Role-Playing Game Canceled By Amazon
Stalled contract negotiations have led to the cancellation by Amazon of an online role-playing game based on the Lord of the Rings series.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
18.04.2021 / 18:49
UEFA slam European Super League plans as Manchester United and Man City 'agree' to breakaway project
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17.04.2021 / 03:38
China’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Re-Release Rollout Marred By Chaos, Refunds
Rebecca Davis editorChinese audiences have gotten used to hearing at the last minute that a film won’t be screened for “technical reasons,” and know that the phrase is usually a euphemism for state censorship.
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
16.04.2021 / 20:43
Cancelo and Foden to start - Predicted Man City line-up vs Chelsea
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deadline.com
15.04.2021 / 12:57
‘Lord Of The Rings: Fellowship Of The Ring’ & ‘The Two Towers’ China Reissue Dates Set
With a confirmed, and late-breaking, re-release date, Peter Jackson’s The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring has been scheduled to hit China’s movie theaters tomorrow (April 16). The second film, The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers, will follow next Friday, April 23. The Oscar-winning New Line trilogy will play in a remastered 4K 2D version at IMAX cinemas and in other premium formats.