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China’s 2024 summer box office hits 8 billion yuan
BEIJING, Aug. 3 ( tasteallchina ) -- China's box office revenue for this year's summer movie season, which spans from June 1 to Aug. 31, had surpassed 8 billion yuan (about 1.12 billion U.S. dollars) as of Saturday afternoon, with three domestic films dominating the box office chart. According to film data platform Beacon, leading the pack is the blockbuster comedy "Successor," which stars the acclaimed comedic duo Shen Teng and Ma Li. Released on July 16, the film tells the story of a wealthy couple who fabricate a challenging environment for their son to spur his personal growth. By Saturday afternoon, it had raked in nearly 2.57 billion yuan, capturing 32 percent of the total box office sales. It was followed by the crime thriller "A Place Called Silence," which pocketed 1.29 billion yuan in box office earnings since its debut on July 3. The film explores the poignant issue of campus bullying, earning it the second spot in the summer box office rankings. Drama "Moments We Shared" secured the third spot. The film premiered on June 22 and had grossed approximately 498.24 million yuan. The summer moviegoing period is the longest single screening season on the Chinese mainland.… -
Chinese comedy “The Last Frenzy” tops Chinese mainland box office chart
Audiences buy popcorn and drinks at a cinema in Yubei District of Chongqing, southwest China, July 30, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Chu Jiayin) BEIJING, May 19 ( tasteallchina ) -- Chinese comedy "The Last Frenzy" claimed the top spot on the daily box office chart in the Chinese mainland on Saturday, data from the China Movie Data Information Network showed. The film, exploring life's choices in the face of death, raked in 20.11 million yuan (about 2.83 million U.S. dollars) on the 18th day of its release. It was followed by domestic crime thriller "Hovering Blade" with 18.55 million yuan of daily box office sales. Hong Kong action crime thriller "Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In" came in third with a daily earning of 17.2 million yuan. The Chinese mainland's box office revenue totaled 111.49 million yuan on Saturday. -
“The Last Frenzy” continues to top Chinese mainland box office chart
BEIJING, May 25 ( tasteallchina ) -- Chinese comedy "The Last Frenzy" stayed on top of the daily box office chart in the Chinese mainland on Friday, data from the China Movie Data Information Network showed. The film, exploring life's choices in the face of death, raked in 8.35 million yuan (about 1.17 million U.S. dollars) on the day. It has generated an accumulated revenue of 663 million yuan since its release on May 1. It was followed by the action crime thriller "Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In" with 7.43 million yuan of daily box office sales. Domestic crime film "Three Old Boys" that made debut on Friday came in third with a daily earning of 5.37 million yuan. The Chinese mainland's box office revenue totaled 42.96 million yuan on Friday. -
Imports dominate April box office, May Day holiday releases in tight race
BEIJING, April 25 ( tasteallchina ) -- As the May Day holiday approaches, Chinese mainland's box office is bidding farewell to the traditional March-April slow season and entering the lucrative pre-summer period. With few major local releases, imported titles continued their lead on April's daily charts. Meanwhile, advance sales for the new May Day holiday releases are red-hot, with domestic and foreign films fiercely competing for moviegoers' attention. APRIL'S TOP EARNERS Hayao Miyazaki's fantasy animated film "The Boy and the Heron" opened on April 3, while Legendary's sci-fi flick "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" hit theaters on March 29. The two films took the first and second spots on Chinese mainland's April box office chart, accounting for 38 percent and 28 percent of total revenue, respectively. Data from box office tracker Maoyan as of 8 a.m. Thursday shows that "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" and "The Boy and the Heron" have grossed around 880 million yuan (124 million U.S. dollars) and 750 million yuan in Chinese mainland to date. The two titles are not only the biggest winners from March to April, but also the highest-grossing imports so far this year. Notably, the top two spots on March's… -
Discovering the Magnificence of Yinxu – the Royal Site of the Shang Dynasty
The ancient mythological film "Creation of The Gods I: Kingdom of Storms," directed by Wuershan, is currently being enthusiastically screened. From the initial lack of confidence to now receiving numerous recommendations from audiences, the film's trend has been steadily rising against all odds. According to data, the film has already grossed over 1 billion RMB in box office revenue and received a high score of 7.8 from 230,000 users on Douban. These outstanding figures in terms of commercial production prove that the film is making a comeback based on word-of-mouth and clearly demonstrate strong audience recognition and high expectations for sequels. In addition to its innovative plot and characters, the film's depiction of the atmosphere during the Shang Dynasty is truly exquisite. Historical details such as turtle shell rituals and dazzling bronze artifacts not only pique people's curiosity about this ancient dynasty but also showcase remarkable craftsmanship. If you wish to explore Shang dynasty culture and related archaeological sites, then understanding Yinxu (殷墟) is essential. Yinxu was once the capital city site during the late Shang Dynasty in China. It is located on both banks of Huai River in northwest suburbs of Anyang City, Henan Province. Centered around Xiaotun Village,… -
More Divine than Crystal Liu’s Drama: This Bustling Old City
Just as Joy of Life 2 (庆余年2) concluded, The Story of Roses (玫瑰的故事) officially announced its debut on CCTV-8. With national goddess Crystal Liu in the lead, this drama had already captured the public's attention even before airing. In 1981, Chow Yun-fat and Maggie Cheung starred in the film version of "The Story of Roses," which directly broke Hong Kong's art film box office record. After 37 years, Hong Kong romance novelist Yi Shu personally adapted the script for Crystal Liu, setting the story in old Beijing in 2001. The Central Academy of Fine Arts (中央美术学院) where Crystal Liu's character resides is filmed at Beijing's 491 Space Water Platform, not only the former site of 491 Radio but also China's earliest radio station. Many celebrities such as Jing Boran and Roy Wang have also filmed here. Scenes of Crystal Liu rollerblading were shot at Beijing Bell Tower; the dinner scene with Guodong and Roses in Episode 6 took place at Fou-Lu (福禄) french restaurant, one of Beijing's top-tier French restaurants; the hot pot scene with Roses and Guodong's father in Episode 9 was shot at Lao Men Kuai's tripe and beef hot pot, a real-life location. In addition to being…
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