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Racist joke cut from all versions of ‘Monster Hunter’ film - www.nme.com - China
nme.com
10.12.2020 / 06:59

Racist joke cut from all versions of ‘Monster Hunter’ film

Monster Hunter, which caused the film to be pulled from Chinese cinemas, will be cut from all versions of the movie.This is according to the film’s director Paul W.S. Anderson, who also apologised for the “unintentional offense”, in a statement to Deadline.

‘Monster Hunter’: Filmmaker And Actors Apologize After China Pulls Film Due To Racist Joke - theplaylist.net - China
theplaylist.net
09.12.2020 / 19:23

‘Monster Hunter’: Filmmaker And Actors Apologize After China Pulls Film Due To Racist Joke

In a world starved for blockbuster films, as most get pushed to streaming services or delayed until 2021, “Monster Hunter” looked like it could help drive business to theaters, especially in China. However, one line from the film that echoes a racist chant that kids used to say decades ago is forcing cinemas in the Middle Kingdom to pull the film.

Chinese Multimedia Artist Yi Zhou Set to Shoot Sci-Fi ‘Stars and Scars’ in Italy (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - China - Italy
variety.com
09.12.2020 / 19:02

Chinese Multimedia Artist Yi Zhou Set to Shoot Sci-Fi ‘Stars and Scars’ in Italy (EXCLUSIVE)

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentChinese multimedia artist Yi Zhou is set to shoot her feature film debut “Stars and Scars,” an English-language sci-fier centered on the memory phenomenon known as Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory (HSAM).The ambitious $20 million drama, set in 2050 and combining romance, action and science fiction tropes, has a still unspecified U.S. cast.

China Blocks ‘Monster Hunter’ Online Presence Despite Apologies and Scene Deletion - variety.com - China
variety.com
09.12.2020 / 07:25

China Blocks ‘Monster Hunter’ Online Presence Despite Apologies and Scene Deletion

Rebecca Davis editorAlthough “Monster Hunter” apologized for and censored a line of dialogue that sparked anger in China from its global version, Chinese film websites and apps have taken the unusual step of deleting the title or its user ratings — indicating that the movie’s odds of returning to the Chinese big screen likely remain slim.Chinese cinemas began to voluntarily pull scheduled viewings within just a day of the video game adaptation’s Dec.

‘Monster Hunter’ Director And Actor Address Chinese Backlash To The Film - etcanada.com - China
etcanada.com
08.12.2020 / 17:57

‘Monster Hunter’ Director And Actor Address Chinese Backlash To The Film

“Monster Hunter”, the new creature feature based on the popular video game, is reportedly being pulled from theatres in China due to a scene that numerous Chinese viewers have deemed to be racist.

‘Monster Hunter’ Director Paul W.S. Anderson, Co-Star MC Jin Apologize Over Scene That Caused China Backlash - deadline.com - China
deadline.com
08.12.2020 / 14:37

‘Monster Hunter’ Director Paul W.S. Anderson, Co-Star MC Jin Apologize Over Scene That Caused China Backlash

Monster Hunter director Paul W.S. Anderson has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the film, which was pulled from Chinese cinemas during its opening weekend amid backlash over a line of dialogue that has been perceived as racist by local audiences.

China Box Office: ‘Monster Hunter’ Opens Fifth Despite Being Pulled From Theaters - variety.com - China
variety.com
08.12.2020 / 05:55

China Box Office: ‘Monster Hunter’ Opens Fifth Despite Being Pulled From Theaters

Rebecca Davis editorPatriotic Chinese viewers flexed their muscles this weekend to topple Paul W.S. Anderson’s “Monster Hunter,” which grossed just $4.8 million before it was pulled from cinemas due to complaints that interpreted a line of dialogue to be racist and “insulting to China.” In a slow week, however, that was enough to net it a fifth place open, even though cinemas had entirely pulled the title from their line-ups by early Saturday.

China Box Office: 'End of Endless Love' Wins Weekend After 'Monster Hunter' Yanked from Cinemas - www.hollywoodreporter.com - China
hollywoodreporter.com
07.12.2020 / 22:59

China Box Office: 'End of Endless Love' Wins Weekend After 'Monster Hunter' Yanked from Cinemas

It was a drama-filled weekend at the Chinese multiplex. Tencent's big-budget video game adaptation Monster Hunter was yanked from cinemas one day into its release over a scene local audiences decried as derogatory.

‘Monster Hunter’ pulled from Chinese cinemas over alleged racial slur - www.nme.com - China - USA
nme.com
07.12.2020 / 15:42

‘Monster Hunter’ pulled from Chinese cinemas over alleged racial slur

Monster Hunter has been pulled from Chinese cinemas over an alleged racial slur.The US action adventure film, based on Capcom’s popular action RPG, was released in China last Friday (December 4) but was subsequently withdrawn from all cinemas on Saturday.A number of filmgoers and netizens responded to several lines of dialogue in the film between a white male character and an Asian male character.The Asian male character, played by Asian-American rapper MC Jin says “Look at my knees!” while the

‘Monster Hunter’ Producers Apologize for Racist Scene After Film Was Pulled From Chinese Theaters - thewrap.com - China - Japan
thewrap.com
07.12.2020 / 03:09

‘Monster Hunter’ Producers Apologize for Racist Scene After Film Was Pulled From Chinese Theaters

Chinese, Japanese, dirty knees, look at these” as the chanters would pull at their eyes.The “Monster Hunter” scene in question features rapper MC Jin (Jin Au-Yeung) saying, “Look at my knees.” “What kind of knees are these?” his white male scene partner asks.  “Chi-nese!” Jin’s character responds, emphasizing the “knees” pun.Also Read: 'Monster Hunter' Trailer: Milla Jovovich Fends Off Gigantic Dragons With Fire Swords (Video)Users on Weibo, a popular social media platform in China, quickly

‘Monster Hunter’ Producer Issues Apology Over Scene That Stirred China Backlash - deadline.com - China - Germany
deadline.com
07.12.2020 / 00:03

‘Monster Hunter’ Producer Issues Apology Over Scene That Stirred China Backlash

Germany’s Constantin Film has issued an apology over dialogue in its feature game adaptation Monster Hunter which led to an online backlash in China this weekend, and subsequently resulted in the movie being pulled from Middle Kingdom cinemas.

China-Halted ‘Monster Hunter’ Bows At No. 1 In Other Markets; ‘The Croods: A New Age’ Tops $60M WW; Japan’s ‘Demon Slayer’ Closing In On ‘Spirited Away’ – International Box Office - deadline.com - China - Japan
deadline.com
06.12.2020 / 22:47

China-Halted ‘Monster Hunter’ Bows At No. 1 In Other Markets; ‘The Croods: A New Age’ Tops $60M WW; Japan’s ‘Demon Slayer’ Closing In On ‘Spirited Away’ – International Box Office

Refresh for latest…: Sunday’s international box office reporting looks vastly different to what was expected coming into the weekend. A Friday gross that portended a high-teens launch for Monster Hunter in China was quickly thwarted when local authorities pulled the feature game adaptation from the country’s cinemas.

‘Monster Hunter’ Pulled From Chinese Theatres Over Scene Perceived As Racist - etcanada.com - China
etcanada.com
06.12.2020 / 01:05

‘Monster Hunter’ Pulled From Chinese Theatres Over Scene Perceived As Racist

“Monster Hunter”, the new creature feature based on the popular video game, is reportedly being pulled from theatres in China due to a scene that numerous Chinese viewers have deemed to be racist.

‘Monster Hunter’ Pulled From China Cinemas Amid Backlash Over Scene Considered Racially Offensive - deadline.com - China
deadline.com
05.12.2020 / 20:55

‘Monster Hunter’ Pulled From China Cinemas Amid Backlash Over Scene Considered Racially Offensive

An online backlash that swirled in China on Friday over a scene in Monster Hunter has resulted in the movie being pulled from the country’s cinemas. The Paul WS Anderson-directed feature game adaptation had been eyeing the market as one of its biggest plays, but a short exchange in the film has been perceived as racist by local audiences, and led to its run being abruptly halted late yesterday, the first day of its official launch.

'Monster Hunter' Movie Pulled from China Theaters After Viewers Complained of a Racial Slur - www.justjared.com - China
justjared.com
05.12.2020 / 19:41

'Monster Hunter' Movie Pulled from China Theaters After Viewers Complained of a Racial Slur

The new movie Monster Hunter doesn’t come out in theaters in the U.S. until Christmas Day, but it was just released in China and now has been pulled from theaters amid controversy.

Monster Hunter pulled from Chinese cinemas over racial slur - www.msn.com - China
msn.com
05.12.2020 / 19:38

Monster Hunter pulled from Chinese cinemas over racial slur

Monster Hunter, the latest video game adaptation, has been pulled from cinemas in China over a racial slur. A scene in the movie sees a white character and an Asian character share a joke about 'chi-knees', referring to a racist playground chant.

‘Monster Hunter’ Pulled From Chinese Cinemas Over Scene Said to Be Racial Slur - variety.com - China - USA
variety.com
05.12.2020 / 13:47

‘Monster Hunter’ Pulled From Chinese Cinemas Over Scene Said to Be Racial Slur

Rebecca Davis editorChinese regulators are in the midst of censoring the Hollywood title “Monster Hunter” after controversy broke out online on opening day over a ten second-long exchange in the film that patriotic local viewers say “insults China.”The fantasy action film is produced, written and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, and stars his wife Milla Jovovich, Tony Jaa, T.I., and others.

‘China’s Got Talent’ Renewed for Seventh Season - variety.com - China - city Shanghai
variety.com
27.11.2020 / 17:29

‘China’s Got Talent’ Renewed for Seventh Season

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefHit variety TV show “China’s Got Talent” has been renewed for a seventh season and will be produced by Shanghai Canxing Culture and Media for Star China Media.The “Got Talent” property was created by Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment, with the international rights represented by Fremantle. The two companies are the format’s co-owners.“ ‘China’s Got Talent’ is renowned for discovering new and incredible local talent.

‘China’s Got Talent’ Renewed For Seventh Season With No Broadcaster Attached - deadline.com - China
deadline.com
27.11.2020 / 03:21

‘China’s Got Talent’ Renewed For Seventh Season With No Broadcaster Attached

Fremantle and Syco Entertainment have announced that China’s Got Talent has been renewed for a seventh season, but declined to reveal what network will broadcast the show, raising questions about Dragon TV’s future involvement.

‘Soul,’ ‘Monster Hunter’ Set December Release Dates in China Cinemas - variety.com - China
variety.com
24.11.2020 / 11:20

‘Soul,’ ‘Monster Hunter’ Set December Release Dates in China Cinemas

Rebecca Davis editorPixar’s “Soul” and video game adaptation “Monster Hunter” are set to hit the big screen in China in December.The hotly anticipated “Soul” may have decided to skip cinemas in the COVID-19-ravaged U.S. for Disney Plus, but it will screen in Chinese theaters from Christmas Day, Dec.

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