'Ne Zha' franchise slays Chinese film record with 20 bln yuan earnings

The "Ne Zha" animated film franchise has reached another historic milestone for the Chinese film industry, with its total box office revenue surpassing 20 billion yuan.

'Watch Your Back' honors heroic efforts of China's railway police

A new urban TV crime drama, "Watch Your Back," highlights the heroic efforts of a railway anti-theft police team, offering a complex portrayal of modern society.

​Leslie Cheung and Joey Wong's haunting classic set for re-release

"A Chinese Ghost Story" was re-released in 4K on the Chinese mainland on March 21, 38 years after it first premiered in Hong Kong.

'Cinema Paradiso' director to head jury panel of Shanghai International Film Festival

Renowned Italian director Giuseppe Tornatore, known for classics such as "Cinema Paradiso" and "The Legend of 1900," will be the president of the jury for Golden Goblet Awards at this year's Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF), said its organizer Friday.

China issues circular to boost well-regulated development of VR films

A circular has been released that aims to improve the regulation environment for films powered by virtual reality (VR) technology, according to the China Film Administration (CFA) on Friday.

'Cinema Paradiso' director to head jury panel of Shanghai International Film Festival

​Renowned Italian director Giuseppe Tornatore, known for classics such as Cinema Paradiso and The Legend of 1900, will be the president of the jury for Golden Goblet Awards at this year's Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF), said its organizer Friday.

Screening of animated sensation 'Ne Zha 2' extended to April 30 on Chinese mainland

​The screening of Chinese animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" has been extended by another month on the Chinese mainland to April 30. It was announced on Friday via the film's official Weibo account.

Giuseppe Tornatore appointed jury president for 27th Shanghai Intl Film Festival

Italian film director Giuseppe Tornatore, renowned for classics like "Nuovo Cinema Paradiso," "La leggenda del pianista sull'oceano" ("The Legend of 1900"), and "Malena," has been appointed as the jury president for the main competition section of the Golden Goblet Awards at the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF).

'Watch Your Back' is front-runner

A twist-filled crime drama, "Watch Your Back," has quickly garnered 33 million views online since its debut earlier this week, according to the live tracker Beacon.

Asian films scaling up content building with AI assistance

The role of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology will continue to be vital in shaping the future of the Asian film and content sectors with experts urging industry leaders to embrace the change to stay on top of their game, a Hong Kong summit heard on March 18.