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Chinese box office sales hit 5.1 bln yuan in March

2018-04-04 10:46

Chinese box office raked in more than 5.1 billion yuan ($813 million) in March, up 51.7 percent from a year ago, with a total of 140 million tickets sold, according to Maoyan, a major film database in China.

TV program looks at Chinese students abroad

2018-04-03 10:55

With the rising number of Chinese students pursuing education abroad, an upcoming television series aims to reflect their struggles in unfamiliar lands.

'Wrath of Silence' sees Xin return to familiar territory

2018-04-03 10:43

With the success of sleeper hit The Coffin in the Mountain, widely acclaimed as one of the best domestic titles from 2015, director Xin Yukun has returns to his comfort zone — crime thrillers.

Nick Cheung's new film 'The Trough' opens April 28

2018-03-30 10:02

Award-winning actor Nick Cheung will see his new film, The Trough, hit local cinemas on April 28, marking the first time a feature he's directed is generally released in the Chinese mainland.

From bravery to mystery

2018-03-29 07:59

Competition is hotting up for the China Film Directors' Guild Awards, with closely contested nominations across five categories. Xu Fan reports.

Documentary continues to shine at the box office

2018-03-29 07:39

The recently released documentary feature Amazing China has earned more than 400 million yuan ($63.9 million) as of March 26.

Age no bar

2018-03-29 07:25

Liam Neeson speaks of his China connection during a recent visit for his latest film, The Commuter. Xu Fan reports.

Film explores overseas study

2018-03-29 03:53

With China's development, there has been an exponential surge of students studying abroad. Chinese students now account for over one-third to one-half of international secondary school students in the US. Many are children of the new Chinese wealthy elite whose parents found success in China's economic rise over recent decades.

'Pacific Rim: Uprising' tops Chinese box office

2018-03-27 23:28

American sci-fi action film "Pacific Rim: Uprising" led the Chinese film market in the week ending March 25, earning nearly 410 million yuan (about $65.3 million), China Film News reported Tuesday.

'The Shape of Water' scores 100m yuan at Chinese box office

2018-03-27 22:30

Oscar-winning film "The Shape of Water" passed the 100 million yuan mark at the Chinese box office on Monday, according to Maoyan, a major film database in China.

Int'l Mediterranean Film Festival kicks off in northern Morocco

2018-03-26 14:19

The 24th edition of the International Mediterranean Film Festival opened on Saturday in Morocco's northern city of Tetouan.

'Pacific Rim: Uprising' scores 135 mln yuan debut at Chinese box office

2018-03-26 10:29

American sci-fi action film Pacific Rim: Uprising raked in 135 million yuan ($21.3 million) at the box office on its first day in theaters on the Chinese mainland.

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