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Film industry worries practicability of capping celebrity pay move
Nine Chinese TV and film production companies released a joint statement on Saturday to limit high celebrity pay, which raised industry insiders' concerns about its feasibility, reports the Beijing News.
Chinese artist embeds elements of fairytale and military in artworks
A Chinese artist has recently grabbed a lot of public attention for his unique artworks that look playful, but also mirror his previous experience as a soldier.
Zhang Yimou to be awarded Glory to Filmmaker at Venice Film Festival
Celebrated Chinese director Zhang Yimou will receive the Jaeger-LeCoultre Glory to the Filmmaker award at this year's Venice Film Festival, organizers announced Wednesday.
A film about a local hero digging an irrigation channel to be released in September
The story of a local hero who built 10 kilometers of irrigation channels for his waterless village in Guizhou Province has recently been adapted for the big screen.
The International Theatre Live Festival underway in China
Some of the best theatrical content from the international stage can now be enjoyed at Chinese cinemas.
Aaron Kwok first portrayal of painter in a film on counterfeit currency
Hong Kong superstar Aaron Kwok has recently challenged himself by portraying a painter in a film about a gang making counterfeit currency.
"Hello Mr. Billionaire" continues to lead Chinese box office
"Hello Mr. Billionaire" continued to lead the Chinese box office in the week ending Aug. 5, earning about 1.04 billion yuan, China Film News reported Monday.
Taipei theatre to stage a tale equivalent to The Arabian Nights
The Taipei If Kids Theatre Company is going to stage a Chinese version of "The Arabian Nights" in Beijing this weekend.
Pop singer Chen Chusheng releases new album
Chinese pop singer Chen Chusheng has released a new album based on a recording of his live concert that he held last year.
Children clamor for historic comic books in Beijing
A set of books that tell stories about famous historical figures have recently been recommended at the just-concluded China Children's Book Expo.
A movie for children "Show Dogs" hits Chinese cinemas
A new American animation called Show Dogs hit Chinese silver screens over the weekend.
BRICS countries strengthen children theatres' exchanges in Beijing
Twelve children's dramas from the BRICS countries will be staged in Beijing during the ongoing China Children's Theater Festival, which is scheduled to run until late August.
Art House Film Mirrors and Feathers hits theatres on Friday
Mirrors and Feathers, an art-house film that has won a long list of international accolades, is hitting Chinese cinemas today.
Shooting to start soon for new China-U.S. coproduction "Future Boys"
Shooting will start in September for a China-U.S. coproduction called "Future Boys".
Joan Chen, Zhao Lixin to speak for"Focus on China" at Venice Film Festival
"Focus on China," a special event of the Venice International Film Festival, is scheduled to take place from August 30 to September 1st.
Best animation nominee at Shanghai Film Festival to be released in China soon
Disney veteran Tony Bancroft's animation film "Magical Circus: Animal Crackers" will be released on Saturday.
China's costliest film pulled from cinema
The fantasy blockbuster "Asura", said to be China's most expensive movie production with a 750-million-yuan (110 million U.S. dollars) budget, was pulled from cinemas just three days after its debut.
China Russian film festival opens in Beijing
A film festival jointly hosted by China and Russia has kicked off in Beijing, scheduled to screen seven Russian films in Beijing and Wuhan, until July 28.
Children's theater festival opens in Beijing
This year's China Children's Theater Festival kicked off over the weekend in Beijing, with Magic Moon Grass opening the show.
Leo Wu Lei, Carina Lau Kar-ling lead fantasy film Asura
Chinese fantasy adventure film "Asura," which features Oscar-winning costume and set designers, will hit theatres on Friday.