Costume drama boosts the sweet smell of peony sales

The costume drama "Flourished Peony," currently airing on Mango TV and Hunan Satellite TV, tells a fictional story of a woman named He Weifang who, during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), runs a business cultivating peonies and managing a flower shop.

India's popular film actor Saif Ali Khan stabbed

India's popular film actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed at least six times with a knife by an intruder who had barged into his house with the motive of committing a burglary during the wee hours of Thursday, local police confirmed.

​Kris Phillips immortalized at Madame Tussauds Beijing

Chinese-American singer and actor Kris Phillips unveiled his wax figure at Madame Tussauds Beijing on Tuesday, wishing everyone good fortune in the new year and previewing his upcoming film "Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force."

​Zhang Yimou: Chinese films should strive for international influence

Renowned filmmaker Zhang Yimou said that Chinese films should strive to earn their place on the world stage and gain global influence at the 2024 Weibo Night awards.

'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' set to hit screens on Friday

Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Paramount Pictures' latest cinematic adaptation of the popular video game, is set to hit screens in theaters across the Chinese mainland on Friday.

Chinese cinema tries new plots, innovation to sharpen its image

With young people preferring shorter video formats, industry has reached a "turning point."

Thai police say rescued Chinese actor victim of human trafficking

Rescued Chinese actor Wang Xing was a victim of human trafficking, Thai police said on Wednesday as authorities prepare to repatriate him to China.

​'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' races to theaters in China

"Sonic the Hedgehog 3," the latest installment in the action-adventure comedy film franchise based on the popular video games, is set to release in China on Jan. 10 after its successful debut in North America.

Missing Chinese actor has been rescued, says Chinese embassy

A Chinese citizen surnamed Wang has been successfully rescued, the Chinese Embassy in Thailand said on Tuesday.

Audiences eat up TV show's top dishes

For over two decades, the documentary series Across China has sent reporters across various locations in China to observe the country's evolution from a humanistic perspective.