Chinese Speaking
UK director Simon West says he is using equity crowdfunding for $10m action comedy Salty, but speakers at last week’s Asian Film Market explained this form of film financing still faces regulatory hurdles around the world.
Middle East
Netflix’s announcement that it is planning a global day-and-date release for martial arts action epic Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: The Green Legend is meeting with strong resistance from cinema chains worldwide.
Middle East
Netflix and The Weinstein Company have announced that they will release the sequel to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon simultaneously on the streaming platform and in IMAX theatres on August 28, 2015.
Chinese Speaking
Move over Alibaba – Tencent also has its sights set on China's booming movie industry, announcing plans to produce four to five feature films a year.
Chinese Speaking
Leading European film company StudioCanal has signed separate SVOD deals with Chinese internet companies Youku Tudou and BesTV.
Chinese Speaking
Forget DVD and television; China's young audiences are already consuming most of their entertainment through online video platforms.