Entertainment

'Harry Potter' News: Author J. K. Rowling Confirms 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' is First of Three Films

Carlene Vision   | Mar 08, 2016 11:03 AM EST

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has tweeted to confirm that the upcoming film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is the first of three movies. read more

‘The Mermaid’ Becomes First Chinese Movie to Gross $500 Million

Girish Shetti   | Mar 06, 2016 09:07 AM EST

Stephen Chow's The Mermaid achieved a new milestone on Saturday by becoming first ever Chinese movie to gross $500 million at the country's box office. read more

Legendary Chinese Opera Singer Zhou Xiaoyan Passes Away at 98

Girish Shetti   | Mar 05, 2016 05:09 PM EST

China's legendary opera singer and renowned music professor Zhou Xiaoyan has passed away on Friday at age 98, after a long battle with cancer. read more

AMC Proposes $1.1 Billion Cash Deal to Acquire Carmike Cinemas

Charissa Echavez   | Mar 05, 2016 05:01 PM EST

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. has proposed to acquire rival Carmike Cinemas in a cash deal worth $1.1 billion. The deal would make Asia's richest man Wang Jianlin the biggest theater operator across the United States. read more

Odd, Comical Film Tackles China's Serious Pollution Problem

Charissa Echavez   | Mar 04, 2016 01:26 PM EST

China's air pollution problem is a pretty serious matter, but one odd campaign is hoping to make a difference by firing up both humor and action among Chinese netizens. read more

China Bans Homosexuality, Same-Sex Romance in Television Programs

Desiree Sison   | Mar 04, 2016 06:12 AM EST

China's latest television guidelines issued on December 31, 2015 bans storylines involving gay relationships and other topics that are deemed immoral and "exaggerate the dark side of society" from being featured in television programs. read more

Decoding the US Box Office Success of Stephen Chow's 'The Mermaid'

Girish Shetti   | Mar 03, 2016 04:07 PM EST

The odds were stacked firmly against Stephen Chow's The Mermaid when it was released in the US a little over two weeks ago. With only 34 U.S. theatres set to play the movie, the writing on the wall looked pretty gloomy for The Mermaid. read more

China's Box Office Outshines U.S. Box Office in February

Girish Shetti   | Mar 02, 2016 11:35 AM EST

Buoyed by the Chinese New Year Holidays, China's box office achieved a milestone in February as it surpassed North American box office numbers. read more

Chinese Fans, Local Media Congratulate Leonardo DiCaprio for Oscar Win

Charissa Echavez   | Mar 01, 2016 06:36 AM EST

Chinese fans have clearly been anticipating the moment when Leonard DiCarpio would receive his long-due Academy Award statue. read more

‘The Revenant’ to Hit Chinese Theatres in March

Girish Shetti   | Feb 29, 2016 03:09 PM EST

After triumphing at the Oscars - roping in three awards - including a maiden Oscar for Leonardo DiCaprio - 'The Revenant' has another good news to cheer about. read more

Kung Fu Panda 3 Sets New Record, Becomes China’s Highest Grossing Animated Film Ever

Girish Shetti   | Feb 29, 2016 08:28 AM EST

Kung Fu Panda 3 has overtaken Monkey King: Hero Is Back to become China's highest grossing animated film ever. Kung Fu Panda has grossed 975 million Yuan ($149M) till date. read more

iQiyi Cancels Live Broadcast of Academy Awards in China

Charissa Echavez   | Feb 29, 2016 07:49 AM EST

Chinese streaming service provider iQiyi earlier announced that it will be broadcasting the 88th Academy Awards live on Chinese television screens. However, the firm has mysteriously pulled out its coverage. read more

Imperial Doctress Lambasted by Viewers Over Traditional Chinese Medicine Prescriptions

Cybelle Go   | Feb 28, 2016 09:14 AM EST

The Imperial Doctress, a mainland Chinese drama, has been lambasted by viewers because of the questionable validity of prescription medicines used in the drama. read more

'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' Sequel Receives Mixed Reviews

Cybelle Go   | Feb 28, 2016 09:06 AM EST

The sequel for the Academy Award winning movie 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' made its premiere through a limited release in the United States via Netflix and IMAX this month. The movie had an early premiere in China on February 19. read more

Stephen Chow’s Mermaid Conquers U.S. Box Office

Girish Shetti   | Feb 26, 2016 07:11 AM EST

When Sony Pictures released the latest Chinese sensational hit movie 'The Mermaid' in only 34 theatres across North America last weekend, most Chinese movie fans felt let down. The general feeling among Chinese fans was that Stephen Chow's latest mega blockbuster deserved much more respect. read more

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