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The romance novels by Chiung Yao that launched many acting careers

2017-04-11 16:13

Well-known contemporary Taiwanese author Qiong Yao's novels have spawned 70 films and TV series. Many young actresses and actors rose to fame overnight after appearing in these adaptations. Here are 10 films and TV adaptations from Qiong's novels and the stars her stories have created.

Beijing film fest reveals jury and competition films

2017-04-11 13:21

Danish film legend Bille August will head the jury for the 7th Beijing International Film Festival considering 15 shortlisted films, organizers announced. The Danish national treasure-level director, will preside over the Tiantan Awards, the competitive section of the film festival.

First original Tibetan cartoon to hit TV screens

2017-04-10 13:42

Tibet's first original cartoon series will hit TV screens in May, featuring stories about legendary Tibetan folk hero Agu Dainba, a Nasreddin-like figure.

For the love of food

2017-04-10 11:31

As the opening film for the 24th Beijing College Student Film Festival (BCSFF), the love-comedy This Is Not What I Expected unveiled its mask to the audience in advance at Beijing Theater on April 8.

24th Beijing College Student Film Festival kicks off

2017-04-10 11:24

The 24th Beijing College Student Film Festival (BCSFF) kicked off at Beijing Theater on Saturday. A total of 34 films including Duckweed, Soulmate and Chongqing Hotpot will compete for jury awards.

Stars dazzle on red carpet of 36th Hong Kong Film Awards

2017-04-10 08:47

Stars pose on the red carpet during the 36th Hong Kong Film Awards in Hong Kong, April 9, 2017.

Reality TV continues giving a singer a voice

2017-04-08 10:57

Liang Bo won the first season of The Voice of China in July 2012. Since then, he's been calmly singing his own songs, taking time to explore the US, and discovering things like African-American soul music in his own quiet way.

Chinese filmmaker favored by Cannes festival

2017-04-07 13:36

To a majority of filmmakers, it is a privilege to have their works shown at the Cannes International Film Festival. Usually, it takes years or lifetime to make the dream come true.

When crime pays

2017-04-06 07:18

Alec Su's latest film, The Devotion of Suspect X, knocked Hollywood behemoth Kong: Skull Island off the top slot in China's box-office charts on its first day.

Tudou plans comeback with short videos

2017-04-05 14:48

Tudou, a name almost marginalized in China's internet world, announced plans last week to make an eye-catching comeback as a power in the field of online short videos.

Get set for movie version of book which inspired popular TV series

2017-04-05 10:07

After the popular TV series Eternal Love, adapted from the online novel Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Blossoms, a movie adaptation of the same book will hit Chinese theaters in the summer.

New crime film brings acclaimed director-writer duo together again

2017-04-05 10:02

Crime action film Extraordinary Mission, which brings Hong Kong director Alan Mak and scriptwriter Felix Chong together again, will hit Chinese theaters on March 31.

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