Singapore faces public debate over screening Mandarin-dubbed films, with concerns about losing authenticity and heritage. The city-state's language policies, favoring Mandarin over dialects, are under scrutiny as dialect usage declines.
Due to overwhelming demand, additional screenings of the Chinese film 'The Volunteers' have been added from June 25-29 at GVmax, GV VivoCity. Tickets go on sale June 22.
Chinese film 'Dear You' has generated significant anticipation among Singapore's Chinese diaspora, grossing over $236 million in China. However, concerns have arisen over potential Mandarin dubbing in Singapore, raising questions about preserving the film's authenticity and heritage.
Chinese filmmaker Nan Xin runs low-cost workshops teaching hands-on filmmaking, despite China's strict censorship regime that has rejected his own film 'Go Fishing' for not aligning with 'core socialist values'. Students, while aware of potential censorship, focus on personal, apolitical themes, though seasoned filmmakers warn of future challenges.
As of May 31, 2026, China's film box office exceeded 15.7 billion yuan. "A Letter to Grandma" grossed over 1.4 billion yuan. Over 50 films are slated for the summer release, spanning diverse genres, with promotional events boosting related consumption.
Chinese films are increasingly focusing on authentic, well-told stories, with "A Love Letter to Grandma" surpassing 900 million yuan at the box office. Industry leaders at a forum emphasized "real" and "unique" content over mere technological spectacle, exploring new business models and international expansion.
China's 'white monkey' industry hires foreigners to boost business prestige, appearing in ads, events, and even as fake CEOs. This unregulated practice leverages the concept of 'mianzi' (face) but faces scrutiny over visa violations and changing consumer attitudes.
Director Brett Ratner is joining a White House-led delegation to China to discuss the production of 'Rush Hour 4' and potential distribution partnerships, with plans to film the sequel in the country.
Chinese filmmaker Chloe Zhao, whose films from Nomadland to Hamnet have become awards-season favourites, will join the jury for the Cannes Film Festival, which kicks off next week, organisers announced on Monday. The film extravaganza on the French Riviera, one of the world’s most important annual cinema events, hands out a host of prizes, including the prestigious Palme d’Or for best film, decided by a nine-person jury. American actress Demi Moore, still riding high from the late-career boost...
