New film highlights bond between man and dog
(China Daily) A new film starring Brad Pitt is bringing an unusual survival story to Chinese cinemas, with a retired military officer and his dog forced to rely on each other after a plane crash leaves...
View ArticleJia Zhangke Readies Zhao Tao Road Movie ‘Mamma Dunhuang,’ Rules Out AI in...
(Variety) Jia Zhangke will turn his attention to location scouting and production design for his next film, road movie “Mamma Dunhuang,” once the 10th Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon...
View ArticleInsiders unveil film lineup for holidays
(China Daily) A promotional event showcasing films for the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays, as well as new releases commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Red Army's Long March...
View ArticleSouthwest China taps acoustics of its karst landscapes
(China Daily) In a cave in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, sound-healing practitioner Xiong Liying gently strikes the rim of a singing bowl with a soft mallet, and a clear, bell-like note...
View ArticleiQIYI unveils AI strategy and new productions for 2026-27
(China Daily) iQIYI announced more than 350 new productions for 2026-27 and unveiled an upgraded marketing system at its 2026 iJOY Conference in Shanghai on Wednesday. The event highlighted the...
View ArticlePeter Chan’s Directing Motto for Toronto Alzheimer’s Drama ‘The Road Not...
(Variety) While researching “The Road Not Taken,” his drama premiering at the Toronto Film Festival, celebrated filmmaker Peter Chan Ho-sun visited what he calls one of the finest Alzheimer’s care...
View ArticleChina Box Office: ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ Tops Pre-Holiday Weekend
(Variety) Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Endgame Encore” claimed the top spot at the mainland China box office during the Sept. 25–27 frame, grossing RMB83.8 million ($12.5 million) over the weekend,...
View ArticleNation mourns death of singer, mentor Liu Huan
(China Daily) For decades, Liu Huan's melodic voice was a familiar soundtrack across China. It could fill a stadium, carry a national celebration or rise from the soundtrack of a television drama....
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