Vivienne Chow Chinese companies unveiled a slate of high production value drama series ranging from historical war epics to contemporary shows set against the backdrop of modern cityscapes to lure foreign buyers at Singapore’s Asia TV Forum (ATF) on Tuesday.Presented as part of the China Pavilion, the 30-minute showcase streamed at the virtual ATF and highlighted six series.
China’s Tencent Defies Regulatory Gloom With $5 Billion Quarterly Profit
12.11.2020 - 15:07 / variety.com
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefChina’s tech giants are supposed to be feeling the lash of the regulators’ tongue as they come under growing anti-trust scrutiny in the areas of pricing, payment methods, and use of data to target shoppers.
But third quarter financial data from social media and entertainment titan Tencent, instead showed that the company continues to be a profit generating machine.For the three months from July to September 2020, revenues climbed by 29% to $18.4 billion (RMB125
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01.12.2020 / 05:21
China’s Virtual Pavilion to Host Ambitious Presentations at ATF
Vivienne Chow A new dramatic series revolving around China’s battle against the COVID-19 pandemic is featured in the market screenings of Singapore’s Asia TV Forum (ATF). The series takes pride of place as part of the Middle Kingdom’s most elaborate presence at virtual markets this year.“With You” is a 20-episode anthological drama series featuring 10 fact-based stories about Chinese civilians’ battle against the coronavirus outbreak, said organizers.
hollywoodreporter.com
30.11.2020 / 22:10
China Box Office: 'Croods 2' Beats Zhang Yimou's Censored Drama 'One Second'
Universal's The Croods: A New Age was the decisive winner of a competitive three-way race at China's box office over the weekend, topping both holdover local hit Caught in Time and the latest release from venerated Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou. Croods 2 opened in China to a healthy $19.2 million, which was $5 million more than its five-day holiday start in North America.
deadline.com
30.11.2020 / 16:19
‘All Creatures Great And Small’: Channel 5, PBS Confirm Season 2 Renewal Of Period Veterinary Drama; China’s Huanxi Media Acquires Series
ViacomCBS’s UK broadcaster Channel 5 and PBS Masterpiece have confirmed that period veterinary drama All Creatures Great And Small will return for a second six-part season.
deadline.com
28.11.2020 / 21:39
‘The Croods: A New Age’ Dawning With $20M In China
DreamWorks Animation/Universal’s The Croods: A New Age looks set to lead the weekend in China where the cume an estimated $11.6M through its first two days, and pre-sales are solid. This portends an FSS frame of $20M, per Uni, with family uptick throught the weekend . Six other markets are also getting a first look at the prehistoric family pic that’s directed by Joel Crawford, and are expected to round out the global session total to $21.3M.
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.
variety.com
27.11.2020 / 14:11
Chinese Action Tentpole ‘The Rescue’ Grabs Pre-Christmas Release in China and North America (EXCLUSIVE)
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefChinese action film “The Rescue” has pulled forward its local and international release plans. It will now go out in a plum pre-Christmas slot on Dec.
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.
variety.com
24.11.2020 / 16:34
Zhang Yimou’s ‘One Second’ Pulled From China’s Golden Rooster Festival
Zhang Yimou’s “One Second” has been pulled from China’s Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, where it had been given pride of place as the opening film. Political sensitivity over historical events, once again, appears to have led to the decision.This is the second time that “One Second” has been yanked by Chinese authorities from a prominent slot at a major festival.
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.
etcanada.com
24.11.2020 / 00:45
China Anne McClain Says She Was Leaving ‘Black Lightning’ Before Show Got Cancelled
China Anne McClain has revealed that she was set to exit her role on “Black Lightning” regardless of whether or not the show continued.
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23.11.2020 / 20:12
China Anne McClain Was Going to Leave 'Black Lightning' After Season 4 Regardless of Show's Fate - See Her Statement
China Anne McClain, who plays Jennifer Pierce/Lightning on The CW show Black Lightning, just revealed that she was planning to leave the show after the fourth season, regardless of if the show was picked up or not.
deadline.com
23.11.2020 / 14:10
‘Caught In Time’ Leads China Weekend; Japan’s ‘Demon Slayer’ Continues Killer Run – International Box Office
Nancy Tartaglione International Box Office Editor/Senior ContributorJapan’s runaway smash Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train continued its reign at the top of the local charts this weekend, despite the release of Stand By Me Doraemon 2. Monday is a holiday in Japan, so full official weekend figures are not expected to be reported until Tuesday.