CHINA MOVIES COVERAGE

Christian Borle Signs On for Michael Mann's Upcoming Cyber Thriller

The Tony-winning actor, who recently starred on NBC's SMASH, has officially signed on for Michael Mann's upcoming, untitled cyber thriller set in China, according to Deadline. Borle joins Chris Hemswo... (more...)

Li Bingbing Boards TRANSFORMERS 4

Michael Bay has enlisted Li Bingbing, one of China's most notable young actresses, for TRANSFORMERS 4, it was announced today. (more...)

Summer 2013 to Be Biggest Box Office Season on Record for 3D Films

This month is likely to go into the record books as the biggest May in history for 3D movie box office revenue, setting up Summer 2013 to be potentially the highest grossing box office season to date,... (more...)

Film Society of Lincoln Center to Honor Jackie Chan, 6/10 & 11

The Film Society of Lincoln Center and New York Asian Film Festival announced the details today for a rare series of appearances by international film icon, Jackie Chan on June 10 and 11, followed by ... (more...)

CHARLIE CHAN Collection to Arrive on DVD 8/6

On August 6, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment brings back the legendary master of crime in the Charlie Chan Collection -- four beloved films making their DVD debut, and now available for the first time... (more...)

NewFilmmakers NY to Screen REHEARSALS, THE WAY OF GLASS and More, 5/22

On Wednesday, May 22nd, NewFilmmakers presents the Documentary REHEARSALS, a Short Film Program, and the feature THE WAY OF GLASS. (more...)

Michael Moore, Morgan Spurlock and More Attend DCTV's Groundbreaking in NYC

Earlier today New York City officials Kate Levin, Scott Stringer, Margaret Chin and Gale Brewer were joined by acclaimed filmmakers Michael Moore (Bowling For Columbine); Matthew O'Neill (China's Unna... (more...)

IRON MAN 3 Shatters IMAX Records with $28.6 Million

IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX; TSX: IMX) and Marvel Entertainment announced that Marvel's Iron Man 3 has grossed an estimated $28.6 million for the weekend in 592 IMAX theatres worldwide, setting an al... (more...)

IRON MAN 3 Scores Second-Best U.S. Opening Ever with $175.3 Million

IRON MAN 3 soared to the top of this weekend's box office, grossing an enormous $175.3 million, the second-best U.S. debut ever - just behind THE AVENGERS. On Friday alone, the film grossed $63.8 mill... (more...)

IRON MAN 3 Wins Friday's Box Office with Stellar $68.3 Million

In its first 24 hours, Marvel and Disney's IRON MAN 3 earned an enormous $63.8 million, the eighth heighest opening day gross of all time. Most analysts are projecting a $170 million+ weekend total, m... (more...)

Sale of Items from Bob and Dolores Hope's Home Set for Today in North Hollywood

Linda Hope, daughter of Bob and Dolores Hope, has announced a sale of items from her parents' Toluca Lake home today, May 4th and Sunday, May 5th (tentative) at St. Charles Borromeo Church in North Ho... (more...)

IRON MAN 3 Shatters China's IMAX Records with $1.8 Million Opening Day

Imax Corporation (NYSE: IMAX; TSX: IMX) and Marvel Entertainment, LLC announced today that Marvel's Iron Man 3(TM) grossed an estimated $1.54 million (?9,710,312) at 101 Imax theatres in China during ... (more...)

Steve Carell Film to Close 2013 LA FILM FESTIVAL: Full Line-Up Announced

Today the Los Angeles Film Festival, presented by Film Independent, in conjunction with Presenting Media Sponsor the Los Angeles Times and Host Partner L.A. LIVE, announced its official US and interna... (more...)

IRON MAN 3 Grosses $7.1 Million in Overseas IMAX Theaters

IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; TSX:IMX) and Marvel Entertainment announced that Marvel's Iron Man 3(TM) has grossed an estimated $7.1 million in 113 IMAX theatres since its open on Wednesday, April 24, ... (more...)

Marvel to Launch Full “Armory” of Products Inspired by IRON MAN 3

Marvel Entertainment in conjunction with Disney Consumer Products (DCP) has unveiled the newest film-inspired product collection based on the highly anticipated Marvel's IRON MAN 3 releasing in theate... (more...)

Sarah Brightman Headlines Closing Ceremony at 2013 Beijing Film Festival Tonight

Broadway star and singer Sarah Brightman will headline the closing ceremony of the 2013 Beijing International Film Festival tonight, April 23 at the China National Convention Center. (more...)

Cannes Film Festival Announces Critics Week Line Up

The full line-up has been revealed for the Cannes Film Festival Critics Week. Miguel Gomes, director of Portuguese film, will preside over the jury while French director Mia Hansen-Love will serve as ... (more...)

Sale of Items from Bob and Dolores Hope's Home Set for 5/4-5 in North Hollywood

Linda Hope, daughter of Bob and Dolores Hope, has announced a sale of items from her parents' Toluca Lake home on Saturday, May 4th and Sunday, May 5th (tentative) at St. Charles Borromeo Church in No... (more...)

National Geographic Presents TV Debut of Award-Winning Film CHASING ICE Tonight

CHASING ICE premieres on the National Geographic Channel tonight, April 19, 2013, at 8 p.m. ET/PT, just three days before Earth Day. The film's song, 'Before My Time,' written by J. Ralph and performe... (more...)

Johnny Depp Reveals Desire To Play Carol Channing

In a surprising revelation, international screen superstar Johnny Depp has confessed that the next character he would ideally like to take on would be none other than the one and only Broadway icon Ca... (more...)

RED OBSESSION Documentary Slated for September 2013 Release

Digital entertainment curator FilmBuff announced today, in advance of its North American Premiere at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival, that they will release the internationally acclaimed documentary, R... (more...)

Evolution Launches International Sub-Agents for Miramax Films

Evolution, the premier licensing and global brand management firm, which was appointed global licensing and promotions agency for all merchandise stemming from Miramax's portfolio of properties, today... (more...)

DRAGON Heads to Blu-ray and DVD Today

Anchor Bay Entertainment and Radius-TWC announces the Blu-ray and DVD release of the mysterious and gripping Chinese film, DRAGON. Starring Donnie Yen (Ip Man, Ip Man II), Takeshi Kaneshiro (Red Cliff... (more...)

Rebel Wilson, Bryan Cranston & Mads Mikkelsen Join DreamWorks' KUNG FU PANDA 3

'Pandamonium' is back for a triple kick with a trio of new cast members in DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.'s (DWA) Kung Fu Panda 3 which will be distributed by 20 th Century Fox. Bryan Cranston (Breaki... (more...)

Film Society of Lincoln Center Announces 'Green Screens' Environmental Film Series

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today the lineup for Green Screens (May 31-June 5), a six-day film series of environmental documentaries. (more...)