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Chinese Patriotic Film Earns Zero at Box Office in First Two Days; Scholar Reveals the 'Real Truth'
The Chinese patriotic education film "I Salute the National Flag" reportedly took in nothing at the box office during its opening two days. A scholar argues the dismal numbers show many in China have grown weary of relentless patriotic themes.
Chinese Animated Film 'Niu Lai' Reportedly Pulled From Theaters After Viral Ridicule
The crudely made Chinese animated film "Niu Lai" became an unlikely box-office dark horse after its poor quality drew curious moviegoers, but has now reportedly been ordered off theater screens.
Box Office Surges 8,000-Fold: Inside China's Crudely Animated Viral Hit "Niu Lai"
A no-budget Chinese animated film with animation cruder than AI has stunned box offices across the strait, and behind the "so bad it's famous" production lies a touching mother-son story.
Chinese State Media Voice Blasts Justin Sun Over Tell-All Post About Actress Jing Tian
Veteran Chinese media figure Hu Xijin condemned crypto tycoon Justin Sun over a lengthy tell-all post detailing his relationship with actress Jing Tian, calling his subsequent apology calculated and devoid of any genuine remorse.
'Cow Comes': Viral Chinese Film Tops ¥42 Million, Beats Hit Superhero Movies on IMDb
The low-budget mainland film "Cow Comes" has surged to more than 42 million yuan at the box office with no traditional marketing, while earning an IMDb score higher than superhero blockbusters like "Eternals" and "Justice League."
Commentary: Why Is Taiwan's DPP Blocking 'A Letter to Grandma' From Theaters?
Mainland film "A Letter to Grandma" has topped 100 million yuan overseas and won over Taiwanese audiences, yet it can only screen twice at a festival on the island. A commentary asks why the DPP authorities are keeping it out of theaters.
How 'Niu Lai' Turned So-Bad-It's-Viral Into a Box Office Phenomenon
The crudely animated film "Niu Lai" made just 7,169 yuan in its first nine days before an internet frenzy over how "bad" it looked propelled it into an unlikely box office hit. Here's a breakdown of how ironic ridicule became real ticket sales.
Wang Baoqiang's $500M Hit Earns Zero Votes at Hundred Flowers Awards, Sparking Backlash
Wang Baoqiang received his first Best Actor nomination for the 3.6-billion-yuan blockbuster "Detective Chinatown 1900," yet finished last with zero votes, prompting online outrage over the Hundred Flowers Awards' voting system.
Taiwan Official Mocks Beijing Over 'Letter to Grandma,' Calls It a "United Front" Film
Beijing's Taiwan Affairs Office praised the Teochew-dialect film "A Letter to Grandma" as a shared memory across the strait, prompting Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council spokesman to quip that the office "should talk less" and let films be films.
Chinese War Epic 'The Battle of Penghu' Reportedly Shelved as 'Anti-Qing' Sentiment Stirs Controversy
A patriotic war epic about the Qing conquest of Ming loyalist forces near Taiwan has reportedly been pulled from release, tripping over a resurgent strain of Chinese popular history that romanticizes the Ming dynasty.
China's Summer Box Office Booms as 2026 Annual Total Tops 23.1 Billion Yuan
China's total box office for 2026 has surpassed 23.1 billion yuan, with the summer season posting 23 straight days of daily receipts above 100 million yuan, led by domestic comedies "The Eight Immortals!" and "Kung Fu Women's Football."
Stephen Chow's 'Kung Fu Women's Soccer' Tops 80 Million in China Pre-Sales as 'Senior Brother' Wong Yat-fei Reunites With Director
Stephen Chow's self-written and self-directed new film "Kung Fu Women's Soccer" opened in mainland China with record-breaking pre-sales, while a viral clip suggests a long-rumored feud between Chow and actor Wong Yat-fei has finally been mended.
Feng Xiaogang's New Film 'Catching the Spy' Flops at Box Office Despite Han Hong's Promotional Push
Despite a star-studded cast and a public promotional appeal from singer Han Hong, director Feng Xiaogang's new film "Catching the Spy" opened to dismal box office numbers over China's Dragon Boat Festival holiday, with industry insiders predicting heavy losses.
Russian Culture Minister: Russia Plans to Expand Film Cooperation With China
Russian Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova says Russia intends to broaden its film-sector collaboration with China, highlighting joint productions such as "Red Silk" and its upcoming sequel "Black Silk."
Several Films Pull Out of China's May Day Box Office Window, Sparking Online Debate
At least three films have withdrawn from the lucrative May Day holiday release slot in China, prompting heated discussion online about why studios keep reshuffling their release dates.