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  1. Luc Besson's EuropaCorp, China's Fundamental to Co-Produce 'Transporter' Films

    Luc Besson's EuropaCorp, China's Fundamental to Co-Produce 'Transporter' Films

    5:24 am PDT 5/19/2013
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    The two companies will jointly finance, produce and distribute the next three titles in the action franchise and at least one of the films will be shot in China. READ MORE

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  2. Cannes: QED, China’s Huayi Brothers Form Co-Production Partnership

    Cannes: QED, China’s Huayi Brothers Form Co-Production Partnership

    2:09 am PDT 5/19/2013
    • Patrick Brzeski
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    The Chinese company, led by Wang Zhonglei, will first distribute in China QED's upcoming WWII film "Fury," starring Brad Pitt and Shia Labeouf. READ MORE

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  3. Review
    Bends: Cannes Review

    Bends: Cannes Review

    11:06 am PDT 5/18/2013
    • David Rooney
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    Carina Lau and Chen Kun star in Flora Lau's melancholy drama about a Real Housewife of Hong Kong and her personal driver, both facing crises. READ MORE

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  4. Cannes: Magnolia Picks Up Tony Jaa's 'The Protector 2' for U.S.

    Cannes: Magnolia Picks Up Tony Jaa's 'The Protector 2' for U.S.

    1:54 am PDT 5/18/2013
    • Patrick Brzeski
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    Sahamongkolfilm International's 3D action vehicle, which will be the highest budget Thai film ever made, has also been sold throughout Aisa. READ MORE

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  5. Watch Video Bona Reports 78 Percent Year-on-Year Drop in Net Income for Q1

    Bona Reports 78 Percent Year-on-Year Drop in Net Income for Q1

    7:39 pm PDT 5/17/2013
    • Clarence Tsui
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    The Nasdaq-listed Chinese film production and distribution company announces a net income of $500,000 from January to March. READ MORE

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  6. Shorts International to Bring Chinese Films to U.S. TV

    6:49 pm PDT 5/17/2013
    • Clarence Tsui
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    A deal with Shenzhen Media Group will see seven award-winning short movies shown on the company's American and European channels. READ MORE

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  7. China's TV Regulators Crack Down on Anti-Japanese Historical Dramas

    3:58 pm PDT 5/17/2013
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    Over 30 percent of productions shot at the country's Hengdian World Studios in 2012 featured Japanese soldiers being slaughtered by Chinese heroes. READ MORE

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  8. Review
    Like Father, Like Son: Cannes Review

    Like Father, Like Son: Cannes Review

    3:54 pm PDT 5/17/2013
    • Deborah Young
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    Japanese director Kore-eda Hirokazu returns to the theme of children living apart from their families. READ MORE

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  9. Cannes: Director's Fortnight Condemns Remarks of Iranian Director

    Cannes: Director's Fortnight Condemns Remarks of Iranian Director

    1:56 pm PDT 5/17/2013
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    Alireza Khatami, whose work appeared in omnibus film "Taipei Factory," said he was subjected to racism while filming in Taiwan and wishes he had ditched the Fortnight-backed project. READ MORE

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  10. Cannes: China's Seven Stars, France's Stone Angels Form Joint Venture

    Cannes: China's Seven Stars, France's Stone Angels Form Joint Venture

    12:11 pm PDT 5/17/2013
    • Patrick Brzeski
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    The companies of media mogul Bruno Wu and French producer Pierre-Ange Le Pogam will co-produce action films. READ MORE

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  11. Review
    A Touch of Sin: Cannes Review

    A Touch of Sin: Cannes Review

    3:19 pm PDT 5/16/2013
    • David Rooney
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    China returns to the Cannes competition with Jia Zhang-ke's sobering view of festering discontent as the gap between the country's rich and poor expands. READ MORE

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  12. Cannes: Thai Horror '3AM Part 2' Sells Widely in Asia

    Cannes: Thai Horror '3AM Part 2' Sells Widely in Asia

    8:17 am PDT 5/16/2013
    • Patrick Brzeski
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    The 3D omnibus sequel from Thailand's Five Star Production gets picked up for Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia and Malaysia. READ MORE

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  13. Cannes: Japan's NHK Showcases Ultra-HD Film Format

    Cannes: Japan's NHK Showcases Ultra-HD Film Format

    4:34 am PDT 5/16/2013
    • Gavin J. Blair
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    The first film shot in 8K will be screened at Cannes, showcasing the technology's 22.2 channel audio system and video that is 16 times the resolution of standard HD. READ MORE

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  14. Cannes: Festival-Commissioned Omnibus Films Come to Prominence

    Cannes: Festival-Commissioned Omnibus Films Come to Prominence

    4:04 am PDT 5/16/2013
    • Clarence Tsui
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    The premiere of the Directors’ Fortnight-backed "Taipei Factory" marks the latest effort for film festivals to extend their pedigrees as creators as much as curators. READ MORE

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  15. Japanese, Vietnamese Broadcasters to Co-Produce Historical Drama

    2:07 am PDT 5/16/2013
    • Gavin J. Blair
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    “The Partner” will examine the relationship between a pioneer in the struggle for Vietnamese independence and a Japanese doctor. READ MORE

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  16. MPA's Chinese Pitch Competition Names 'Pig Digging' Winner

    10:30 pm PDT 5/15/2013
    • Clarence Tsui
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    Beating three other finalists, animator Chen Xifeng will head to Los Angeles for a five-day immersion course and meetings with Hollywood executives. READ MORE

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  17. Oliver Stone to be Honored by Shanghai Festival

    Oliver Stone to be Honored by Shanghai Festival

    9:34 pm PDT 5/15/2013
    • Clarence Tsui
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    The director will be given the Outstanding Achievement Award at the fest, which will screen seven of his films. READ MORE

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  18. Chinese Web Giant Youku Tudou Reports Narrowed First-Quarter Loss

    9:13 pm PDT 5/15/2013
    • Clarence Tsui
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    The Beijing-based online TV company reported that revenue rose 21 percent in the latest period. READ MORE

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  19. Watch Video Cannes: China Buzzing Over Jia Zhangke's 'A Touch of Sin'

    Cannes: China Buzzing Over Jia Zhangke's 'A Touch of Sin'

    9:00 pm PDT 5/15/2013
    • Clarence Tsui
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    Chinese social media lights up after a trailer for the director's Cannes competition entry appears online, revealing scenes referencing some social ills in the country. READ MORE

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  20. Cannes: Fox International Production Picks Up 'Mea Culpa' for U.S., Multiple Territories

    Cannes: Fox International Production Picks Up 'Mea Culpa' for U.S., Multiple Territories

    9:23 am PDT 5/15/2013
    • Scott Roxborough
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    FIP will also release the action thriller from French director Fred Cavaye in Germany and Latin America. READ MORE

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Int'l Box Office

Weekend of 05/10/2013
1
Iron Man 3
Weekend
$89.3M
Cume
$949.9
2
Star Trek Into Darkness
Weekend
$31.7M
Cume
$31.7
3
The Croods
Weekend
$17.3M
Cume
$536.4
4
Oblivion
Weekend
$11.7M
Cume
$242.6
5
Profs, Les
Weekend
$3.7M
Cume
$25.5
6
Boomerang Family
Weekend
$3.6M
Cume
$3.6
7
Scary Movie 5
Weekend
$2.7M
Cume
$58.6
8
Evil Dead
Weekend
$2.6M
Cume
$73.8
9
Hanni & Nanni 3
Weekend
$2.3M
Cume
$2.3
10
The Big Wedding
Weekend
$2.0M
Cume
$23.8

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