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

    7:39 pm PDT 5/17/2013
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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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  2. Shorts International to Bring Chinese Films to U.S. TV

    6:49 pm PDT 5/17/2013
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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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  3. 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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  4. Like Father, Like Son: Cannes Review

    3:54 pm PDT 5/17/2013
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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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  5. 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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  6. Cannes: China's Seven Stars, France's Stone Angels Form Joint Venture

    12:11 pm PDT 5/17/2013
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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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  7. A Touch of Sin: Cannes Review

    3:19 pm PDT 5/16/2013
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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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  8. Cannes: Thai Horror '3AM Part 2' Sells Widely in Asia

    8:17 am PDT 5/16/2013
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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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  9. Cannes: Japan's NHK Showcases Ultra-HD Film Format

    4:34 am PDT 5/16/2013
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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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  10. Cannes: Festival-Commissioned Omnibus Films Come to Prominence

    4:04 am PDT 5/16/2013
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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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  11. Japanese, Vietnamese Broadcasters to Co-Produce Historical Drama

    2:07 am PDT 5/16/2013
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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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  12. MPA's Chinese Pitch Competition Names 'Pig Digging' Winner

    10:30 pm PDT 5/15/2013
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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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  13. Oliver Stone to be Honored by Shanghai Festival

    9:34 pm PDT 5/15/2013
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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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  14. Chinese Web Giant Youku Tudou Reports Narrowed First-Quarter Loss

    9:13 pm PDT 5/15/2013
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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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  15. Cannes: China Buzzing Over Jia Zhangke's 'A Touch of Sin'

    9:00 pm PDT 5/15/2013
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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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  16. Cannes: Fox International Production Picks Up 'Mea Culpa' for U.S., Multiple Territories

    9:23 am PDT 5/15/2013
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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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  17. Cannes: Andy Lau's 'Firestorm' Sells Across Asia

    5:01 am PDT 5/15/2013
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    Edko Films has sold the $20 million police action film to Taiwan, Korea, Australia, and Southeast Asia, and a deal for North America is under negotiation. READ MORE

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  18. Tokyo Intl Film Fest Rejigs Sections Under New Director

    1:21 am PDT 5/15/2013
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    With a new head honcho in Yasushi Shiina, the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) is to reorganize its main sections for its 26th edition, and introduce a new logo and slogan. READ MORE

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  19. Singapore’s Clover Films, China’s Stellar Megamedia Partner on Basketball Film

    4:06 am PDT 5/14/2013
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    Budgeted for $1.2 million, “Meeting the Giant” will be the directorial debut of Singaporean actor Tay Ping Hui. READ MORE

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  20. Hitoshi Matsumoto's 'R100' Set for October Release in Japan

    10:44 pm PDT 5/13/2013
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    Currently in post-production, the sex comedy is being made with one eye on the international market. READ MORE

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