Xu Haofeng doesn't look like a martial artist. He wears black-rimmed glasses and speaks softly. But he is indeed a veteran kung fu practitioner - and filmmaker.
After the 17th Pingyao international photography festival held in September, the city will witness the inaugural edition of Pingyao International Film Festival (PYIFF) which will take place between Oct 28 and Nov 4.
China has selected Wu Jing's action film Wolf Warrior 2 as its entry in the best foreign-language film category at next year's Oscars, reports people.cn.
Dou Jingtong wears her hair down. Her slim figure barely fills out an oversized jacket. As the lights dim on a recent evening, she edges toward the microphone and slowly begins to sing. Dou's voice fills the air, mesmerizing her audience. She is in her element.
Popular TV series and movies sometimes unconsciously boost tourism in the location where they were filmed.
To mark the 70th anniversary of the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, The Portrait of My Mother, a movie starring ethnic Mongolian actress Ailiya, will open across the country on Oct 4.
Courtyards nestled in hutong — traditional Beijing alleys — are a must-visit attraction for many visitors to the Chinese capital.
The animated character named Luo Baobei aims to introduce Chinese culture to the world and enhance the country's international influence, senior executives said at a recent signing event.
Director Hu Mei, who has planned the trilogy, The Story of the Stone, has kicked off a global campaign to select his cast members.
The Citic Guoan Group and the Beijing Film Academy have signed an agreement on Sept 19 to jointly develop video productions and talent at a time when China's film industry is expanding.
Shanghai-based entertainment conglomerate Banana Culture announced on Sept 26 a project to award young pioneering film directors up to 2 million yuan ($300,000).
In the wake of Wolf Warrior 2, China's most successful movie of people in uniform, the big screen will soon see a new patriotic movie to praise the heroes of the People's Liberation Army.