Spy thriller set in 1920s hits box-office gold

When asked to helm the film "Burning Stars," director Xu Zhanxiong for the first time delved into the history of Shanghai University, an institution that nurtured talents for both the Communist Party of China and the Kuomintang during their first alliance to end the era of warlords in the 1920s.

'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' tops North American box office on opening weekend

Paramount's action-adventure comedy film "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" raced to the No. 1 spot at the North American box office on its opening weekend with an estimated three-day cume of 62 million U.S. dollars, data from the measurement firm Comscore showed on Sunday.

First China-Ethiopia Film, TV Festival opens to promote cultural exchange

The first China-Ethiopia Film and TV Festival commenced Saturday in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, aiming at promoting cultural exchange among the BRICS member states through collaborating in the film industry.

Pop star Jason Zhang releases pioneering concert film

In an exclusive interview with China.org.cn, Chinese pop star Jason Zhang discussed his aim of transforming his spectacular concerts into a compelling cinematic experience.

​'The Lion King' prequel ready to roar into Chinese theaters

The much-anticipated CGI-animated live-action prequel to Disney's "The Lion King" debuts in China this weekend, reintroducing classic characters and exploring the untold story of Simba's father and uncle's estrangement.

New film highlights strong bonds, marks Macao anniversary

A new film by Macao filmmaker Wong Teng Teng, which explores a heartwarming story about a grandma and granddaughter, will be released on Thursday, ahead of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland on Dec. 20.

​Donnie Yen's new film is a mix of action thriller and legal drama

Internationally renowned kung fu megastar Donnie Yen takes on a new role in "The Prosecutor," an innovative blend of procedural drama and high-energy action. Based on a true legal case, the film sees Yen fulfilling the roles of star, executive producer and director.

'Moana 2' tops North American box office for 3rd straight weekend

Disney's animated musical film "Moana 2" topped the North American box office for the third consecutive weekend with an estimated three-day cume of 26.6 million U.S. dollars, data from the measurement firm Comscore showed on Sunday.

China's year-end box office exceeds 1.6B yuan

​The box office sales of China's moviegoing season ringing in the New Year have reached about 1.63 billion yuan (about 227 million U.S. dollars), with presales included, as of Sunday, according to the film data platform Beacon.

'I Am What I Am 2' director explores traditional kung fu in modern upgrade

Director Sun Haipeng recently shared his insights into the making of one of the most anticipated animated features this year, and its pivot to a focus on martial arts.