Lionsgate Entertainment World, the world’s first vertical theme based in Hengqin Island, has announced that it will reopen to the public on 24th June 2020 with new safety precautions in response to the pandemic. Healthcare workers will also have free admission.
14th FIRST International Film Festival 2020
Taking place from July 26 to August 3 in Xining, FIRST International Film Festival is an annual event committed to supporting young talent, giving arthouse and independent filmmakers a chance to shine. This year’s Festival Ambassadors have been announced, including the rising actor Jackson Yee and actor Huang Xuan.
2020 Edition ‘Bridging the Dragon’
‘Bridging the Dragon’ initiative operated by Cannes Marché du Film and Sino-European Producers has announced its speakers lineup which includes Studiocanal’s CEO Anna Marsh and Bona Film’s VP Jeffrey Chan and more. The event will be conducted online and will address issues regarding how the pandemic has affected the Chinese market’s production and distribution system.
3rd HIIFF to Proceed as Planned
H!Action Project Market of Hainan Island International Film Festival has officially opened registration. This makes Hainan Island International Film Festival the first film festival in Mainland China to confirm taking place as planned.
Government Subsidies For Film Industry
Eight new policies have been issued that will offer subsidies to facilitate the development of film business in the Oriental Movie Metropolis based in Qingdao. This move was made with the aim of helping Oriental Movie Metropolis to become an industry powerhouse.
Over 40% of theatres in China at risk of bankruptcy
As China’s film industry slowly opens up again, the Chinese Film Distribution Association recently conducted a market research that revealed 40% of the interviewed theatres believe they will have close down permanently by the end of 2020.
Bona Film Group New Guangzhou Branch
Leading Chinese film company Bona Film Group has officially set up a branch in Guangzhou, with the aim of advancing the culture industry in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area.
Legend of Deification Sets 2020 Release
Legend of Deification, from Enlight Pictures - the studio that brought to us last year’s smash hit Ne Zha - has officially announced its release. A specific date has not been set yet, but animation lovers can look forward to seeing the animated feature by the end of 2020.
Shanghai Disney Reopens
Shanghai Disney Resort has reopened its doors to the public but with new regulations. Visitors are required to wear masks, have their temperatures checked and practice social distancing. They must also show a green QR Shanghai health code, which is the government’s way of colour-coding and tracing potential exposures.
SAFS New Logo
The renowned Shanghai Animation Film Studio which has created some of the most beloved works in China’s animation history has recently revealed their new logo. Click here to view the fun and quirky animated logo.