Entertainment

China to Surpass U.S. Movie Market in 2 Years

Charissa Echavez   | Jan 13, 2016 09:46 AM EST

In spite of the economic slowdown, China's movie market is increasing faster than expected. In fact, experts have revealed that China will surpass the United States as the biggest movie market in the world in terms of both box office revenue and number of screens in 2017. read more

Shanghai Disneyland Park to Open on June 16

Charissa Echavez   | Jan 13, 2016 09:09 AM EST

The long wait is finally over for Chinese Disney enthusiasts. The Walt Disney Company has announced that its first themed park and resort in Shanghai will open its magical doors open on June 16. read more

How an Ordinary Kiwi became David Bowie's China Girl

Nicky West   | Jan 12, 2016 01:54 PM EST

The woman known as David Bowie's China Girl has remembered the once warm and engaging singer, who, she says, was more than just talent. read more

“Mojin: The Lost Legend” Continues to Dominate the Box Office

Christian George Acevedo   | Jan 12, 2016 09:15 AM EST

The Chinese box-office hit Mojin: The Lost Legend continues to dominate Mainland China’s box office. read more

'The Monkey King 2,' 'Crouching Tiger 2' and 'From Vegas to Macau 3' to Face Off in Chinese Box Office

Christian George Acevedo   | Jan 12, 2016 09:03 AM EST

Chinese moviegoers are eagerly anticipating the country’s biggest movies of the year to collide in theatres this coming Lunar New Year holidays. read more

Dominic Ho Finds Fame After 'The Gigolo'

Christian George Acevedo   | Jan 12, 2016 08:55 AM EST

Boy group Bro5 member Dominic Ho has made a career leap with his self-titled role in the movie The Gigolo. read more

Donnie Yen is the New Face of Chinese Postage Stamps

Christian George Acevedo   | Jan 12, 2016 08:45 AM EST

It has been announced that Hong Kong actor and martial arts expert Donnie Yen is now the newest face to be featured on China's latest collection of postage stamps. read more

China's Dalian Wanda Buys Hollywood Studio Legendary Entertainment for $3.5 billion

Nicky West   | Jan 12, 2016 06:19 AM EST

Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group has purchased Hollywood film studio Legendary Entertainment for a reported $3.5 billion, turning the company's chairman Wang Jianlin, who is China's richest man, into a Hollywood movie mogul. read more

Jackie Chan Longs for Hollywood's Full Embrace

Nicky West   | Jan 11, 2016 04:45 PM EST

Hong Kong martial arts superstar Jackie Chan, who last year declared that he was retiring from making films during the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, now says that he will let his body decide as to whether or not it can take anymore film making. read more

'Mr. Six' Dominates China's Box Office in New Year Week

Nicky West   | Jan 12, 2016 10:40 AM EST

'Mr. Six', a domestic action thriller directed by Guan Hu, dominated the box office this week past after earning 440 million Yuan ($66.8 million). read more

The Assasin Honored at Palm Springs International Movie Festival

Nicky West   | Jan 11, 2016 03:42 PM EST

Taiwan director Hou Hsaio-Hsien's film 'The Assasin' won the top jury prize for 'Best Foreign Language Film' at the Palm Springs International Movie Festival. read more

Star Wars Breaks China Box Office Record

Riza Matugas   | Jan 11, 2016 02:56 PM EST

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' has broken China's box office record. The movie was first officially released on Jan. 9, 2016 in Chinese theatres - about a month after its global release on Dec. 16, 2015. read more

'Star Wars' Opens in China, Breaks Box Office Record on First Day

Charissa Echavez   | Jan 10, 2016 10:28 AM EST

Chinese fans gave 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' a warm welcome in its debut on Saturday with a record breaking ticket sales of $33 million on its first day, according to movie distributor Walt Disney Co. read more

Korean Stars Engage in Beauty Business in China

Jayson Boral   | Jan 08, 2016 03:09 PM EST

A number of Korean celebrities are initiating their own cosmetic enterprises to keep up with the popularity of Korean TV dramas and K-pop in Asia. read more

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