The Taiwanese action movie - 'The Pig, The Snake & The Pigeon' - has topped China's box office. The action-thriller open ahead of 'Madame Web' and re-released 'Dune' at mainland China's box office.

'The Pig, The Snake & The Pigeon' at number one on China's box office

Disney's latest live-action film The Little Mermaid may have got a roaring response at the US box office, but it has failed to impress moviegoers in China and South Korea. The film has reportedly made only $ 3.6 million in China since its release on May 26. The lackluster response at the box office is being attributed to racist critiques in some quarters which have raised questions about the casting of black actress Halle Bailey in the lead role of Ariel. 
 
In the first five days, the film only managed to earn USD 2.7 million which is far less than Spider-Man: Across the Spider Verse — which earned USD 20 million in the first week in China.&nbsp; 
 
In South Korea, “The Little Mermaid” has grossed $4.4 million since May 24. 
 
According to the Korean Film Council, the film attracted some 472,000 viewers in its first week in theatres there, far less than the 643,000 fans who showed up for the new Fast and Furious film- Fast X which opened a week before The Little Mermaid.

<h2>Black Ariel in The Little Mermaid</h2>

While Bailey's casting has been hailed as refreshing by many the world over, it has not been received well in China. In the United States, young Black girls have hailed Disney’s decision, saying they feel represented on the big screen because of her titular role. 
The Little Mermaid has also done well at the domestic box office, and ranked at number two over the past weekend according to Comscore. 
 
Interestingly, the criticism has also affected the film's IMDb score where it has been hit by 'review bombing' — a practice where users leave negative reviews which lead to low ratings.&nbsp; 
 
But on IMDb, the film has allegedly been hit by “review bombing,” a practice where users leave negative reviews on a title to try to lower its rating. The issue led IMDb last week to warn of “unusual voting activity” and tweak how it calculates the ratings.

<h2>A cold reception</h2>

The film has earned USD 27 million globally, with USD 186 million coming from the US box office and USD 141 million from international audiences, according to Comscore. 
 
But the film's poor show in China is likely to affect the film's overall business as it the country is the world's second-largest box office,&nbsp;thereby contributing big to the overall collection of a movie.&nbsp; 
 
Fans in mainland China have shared their objections to the movie online, mainly expressing disappointment with Bailey’s casting. On Douban, a popular Chinese movie review website, users scored the film just 5.1 out of 10. 
 
Several have expressed disappointment over the casting. One user wrote on a movie ranking website, that they were “puzzled” as “the ‘Little Mermaid’ in my mind is White." Several others made discriminatory comments about Bailey’s skin colour. 
 
“The fairy tale that I grew up with has changed beyond recognition!” wrote another user. 
 
South Korean too have expressed similar emotions. On Instagram, one user wrote that the movie had been “ruined” for them, adding “#NotMyAriel.” 
 
Certain sections in Japan too have expressed displeasure over the film's casting. While the film is yet to open in the country, it has already faced criticism for Ariel's portrayal.&nbsp; 
 
“Don’t trample on my cherished childhood memories and the image of Ariel,” one online forum user wrote.

Chinese state media has also questioned the casting. In an editorial published a day before the film’s debut in China, state-run tabloid Global Times said it had “caused a debate about representation in entertainment and highlighted the challenges of adapting beloved, traditional tales.”&nbsp;The publication termed Disney’s decision to cast Bailey an effort to include the minorities in big productions, and be known as being “politically correct.” 
 
“The controversy surrounding Disney’s forced inclusion of minorities in classic films is not about racism, but its lazy and irresponsible storytelling strategy,” it said, echoing views expressed on social media in China, Japan, and South Korea.

So far, Disney has not reacted to the controversy. The film's director, Rob Marshall, earlier stated that Bailey was cast only on the basis of her talent.&nbsp; 
 
“She immediately set the bar so high that no one surpassed it,” he told The Hollywood Reporter last month. “We saw every ethnicity. There was no agenda to cast a woman of color. It was really just, ‘Let’s find the best Ariel,’ and Halle claimed the role.”

The film has received mixed response from critics. WION's Kshitij Rawat has called the film 'underwhelming'. "These films, the Disney live-action remakes, are always made by filmmakers who fail to instill any personality to the narrative, and more often than not try to redo the film almost frame-by-frame. The result, like&nbsp;The Little Mermaid&nbsp;here, is always a pale imitation," wrote <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-the-little-mermaid-review-disneys-live-action-remake-fails-to-make-a-splash-596751">Rawat in his review</a>. 
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Disney's latest live-action film The Little Mermaid may have got a roaring response at the US box office, but it has failed to impress moviegoers in China and South Korea.

Disney's latest live-action film The Little Mermaid may have got a roaring response at the US box office, but it has failed to impress moviegoers in China and South Korea. The film has reportedly made only $ 3.6 million in China since its release on May 26. The lackluster response at the box office is being attributed to racist critiques in some quarters which have raised questions about the casting of black actress Halle Bailey in the lead role of Ariel. In the first five days, the film only managed to earn USD 2.7 million which is far less than Spider-Man: Across the Spider Verse — which earned USD 20 million in the first week in China. In South Korea, “The Little Mermaid” has grossed $4.4 million since May 24. According to the Korean Film Council, the film attracted some 472,000 viewers in its first week in theatres there, far less than the 643,000 fans who showed up for the new Fast and Furious film- Fast X which opened a week before The Little Mermaid. Black Ariel in The Little Mermaid While Bailey's casting has been hailed as refreshing by many the world over, it has not been received well in China. In the United States, young Black girls have hailed Disney’s decision, saying they feel represented on the big screen because of her titular role. The Little Mermaid has also done well at the domestic box office, and ranked at number two over the past weekend according to Comscore. Interestingly, the criticism has also affected the film's IMDb score where it has been hit by 'review bombing' — a practice where users leave negative reviews which lead to low ratings. But on IMDb, the film has allegedly been hit by “review bombing,” a practice where users leave negative reviews on a title to try to lower its rating. The issue led IMDb last week to warn of “unusual voting activity” and tweak how it calculates the ratings. A cold reception The film has earned USD 27 million globally, with USD 186 million coming from the US box office and USD 141 million from international audiences, according to Comscore. But the film's poor show in China is likely to affect the film's overall business as it the country is the world's second-largest box office, thereby contributing big to the overall collection of a movie. Fans in mainland China have shared their objections to the movie online, mainly expressing disappointment with Bailey’s casting. On Douban, a popular Chinese movie review website, users scored the film just 5.1 out of 10. Several have expressed disappointment over the casting. One user wrote on a movie ranking website, that they were “puzzled” as “the ‘Little Mermaid’ in my mind is White." Several others made discriminatory comments about Bailey’s skin colour. “The fairy tale that I grew up with has changed beyond recognition!” wrote another user. South Korean too have expressed similar emotions. On Instagram, one user wrote that the movie had been “ruined” for them, adding “#NotMyAriel.” Certain sections in Japan too have expressed displeasure over the film's casting. While the film is yet to open in the country, it has already faced criticism for Ariel's portrayal. “Don’t trample on my cherished childhood memories and the image of Ariel,” one online forum user wrote. Chinese state media has also questioned the casting. In an editorial published a day before the film’s debut in China, state-run tabloid Global Times said it had “caused a debate about representation in entertainment and highlighted the challenges of adapting beloved, traditional tales.” The publication termed Disney’s decision to cast Bailey an effort to include the minorities in big productions, and be known as being “politically correct.” “The controversy surrounding Disney’s forced inclusion of minorities in classic films is not about racism, but its lazy and irresponsible storytelling strategy,” it said, echoing views expressed on social media in China, Japan, and South Korea. So far, Disney has not reacted to the controversy. The film's director, Rob Marshall, earlier stated that Bailey was cast only on the basis of her talent. “She immediately set the bar so high that no one surpassed it,” he told The Hollywood Reporter last month. “We saw every ethnicity. There was no agenda to cast a woman of color. It was really just, ‘Let’s find the best Ariel,’ and Halle claimed the role.” The film has received mixed response from critics. WION's Kshitij Rawat has called the film 'underwhelming'. "These films, the Disney live-action remakes, are always made by filmmakers who fail to instill any personality to the narrative, and more often than not try to redo the film almost frame-by-frame. The result, like The Little Mermaid here, is always a pale imitation," wrote Rawat in his review. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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To mark the fifth death anniversary of Bollywood star Sridevi, her film 'English Vinglish' will be releasing China on February 24. The film had released in 2012 and was well-received by the masses and critics alike. The Hindi film will be shown in 6000 theatres on the Chinese mainland. &nbsp;Initially released in 2012, the film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival where it received a five-minute standing ovation.&nbsp; 
 
'English Vinglish' marked Sridevi's return to the big screen after a gap of 15 years. It eventually was chosen as India's official entry to the Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category for 2013. Along with Sridevi, the film also starred Adil Hussain, Sumeet Vyas, Priya Anand, Sulabha Deshpande, and French actor Mehdi Nebbou. 
 
The comedy-drama featured Sridevi as a naive housewife who decides to take up English lessons during a trip to the US after being mocked by her husband and daughter. She gains confidence in herself after making friends in her new class. 
 
In a statement, Kumar Ahuja, COO of Eros International said of the upcoming China release, "Indian films have gradually gained a foothold in the competitive Chinese movie market, the second biggest in the world. We have seen a rising demand for Indian films in China Mainland, especially the ones which are culturally driven. We are excited for the audience in China to marvel at this masterpiece showcasing one of the most memorable performances by the late Bollywood superstar Sridevi."

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The film was inspired by Gauri Shinde's mother's life who ran a spice business and often wished she knew English to help further it. In the film, Sridevi ran a business of making and delivering laddoos, a traditional Indian sweet. &nbsp;Actor Amitabh Bachchan had a special cameo in the Hindi version, while Ajith Kumar appeared in a cameo in the Tamil version.

To mark the fifth death anniversary of Bollywood star Sridevi, her film 'English Vinglish' will be releasing China on February 24. The film had released in 2012 and was well-received by the masses and critics alike.

To mark the fifth death anniversary of Bollywood star Sridevi, her film 'English Vinglish' will be releasing China on February 24. The film had released in 2012 and was well-received by the masses and critics alike. The Hindi film will be shown in 6000 theatres on the Chinese mainland. Initially released in 2012, the film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival where it received a five-minute standing ovation. 'English Vinglish' marked Sridevi's return to the big screen after a gap of 15 years. It eventually was chosen as India's official entry to the Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category for 2013. Along with Sridevi, the film also starred Adil Hussain, Sumeet Vyas, Priya Anand, Sulabha Deshpande, and French actor Mehdi Nebbou. The comedy-drama featured Sridevi as a naive housewife who decides to take up English lessons during a trip to the US after being mocked by her husband and daughter. She gains confidence in herself after making friends in her new class. In a statement, Kumar Ahuja, COO of Eros International said of the upcoming China release, "Indian films have gradually gained a foothold in the competitive Chinese movie market, the second biggest in the world. We have seen a rising demand for Indian films in China Mainland, especially the ones which are culturally driven. We are excited for the audience in China to marvel at this masterpiece showcasing one of the most memorable performances by the late Bollywood superstar Sridevi." ‘ENGLISH VINGLISH’ TO RELEASE IN CHINA… #EnglishVinglish [2012] - which marked #Sridevi's return to the big screen after a 15-year hiatus - to release in #China on 24 Feb 2023… OFFICIAL POSTERS… pic.twitter.com/7ycgVtoeZC — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) February 6, 2023 × The news of the release was also shared by actor Adil Hussain on Twitter. Hussain played Sridevi's husband in the film. 3 fantastic Good News. Our films: Alphabetically - 1. Assamese Film Crosses 1crore Mark in the History of Assamese Cinema in 3 Days. 2. #EngishVinglish Releasing in China in 6000 Screens on 24th of February, Chinese Poster 👇. And the 3. #TheStoryTeller wins Best film. Details 👇 pic.twitter.com/7XP0TW56R5 — Adil hussain (@_AdilHussain) February 6, 2023 × The film was inspired by Gauri Shinde's mother's life who ran a spice business and often wished she knew English to help further it. In the film, Sridevi ran a business of making and delivering laddoos, a traditional Indian sweet. Actor Amitabh Bachchan had a special cameo in the Hindi version, while Ajith Kumar appeared in a cameo in the Tamil version.

Sridevi's 'English Vinglish' to release in China to mark this date

The box office takings of the Chinese patriotic film 'The Battle at Lake Changjin'&nbsp;hit 5.69 billion yuan ($891 million) on Wednesday, putting it in a position to become China's highest-ever grossing film, data from online movie ticket booking platform Maoyan showed.

The box office takings by Wednesday had hit the same level as the revenue earned by the 2017 Chinese action film Wolf Warrior 2. But 'The Battle at Lake Changjin' is still in cinemas and accounted for 7% of all films being shown on Wednesday. 
 
The three-hour-epic depicts Chinese soldiers battling US troops during the bitter cold of the 1950-1953 Korean war, which ended in an armistice rather than a peace treaty. 
 
The film led China's box office for days after premiering on October 1 to mark the country's National Day. A sequel, 'Water Gate Bridge', is in the works, according to local media reports. 
 
China is now the world's second-largest film market after the United States, underscoring its importance as a key market for Hollywood's moviemakers. 
 
However, Chinese movie-goers have been shifting to local content in recent years amid rising patriotic sentiment. 
The Chinese government has imposed a quota of 34 imported films each year, many of which are produced by major Hollywood studios.

The box office takings of the Chinese patriotic film 'The Battle at Lake Changjin' hit 5.69 billion yuan ($891 million) on Wednesday, putting it in a position to become China's highest-ever grossing film, data from online movie ticket booking platform Maoyan showed.

The box office takings of the Chinese patriotic film 'The Battle at Lake Changjin' hit 5.69 billion yuan ($891 million) on Wednesday, putting it in a position to become China's highest-ever grossing film, data from online movie ticket booking platform Maoyan showed. The box office takings by Wednesday had hit the same level as the revenue earned by the 2017 Chinese action film Wolf Warrior 2. But 'The Battle at Lake Changjin' is still in cinemas and accounted for 7% of all films being shown on Wednesday. The three-hour-epic depicts Chinese soldiers battling US troops during the bitter cold of the 1950-1953 Korean war, which ended in an armistice rather than a peace treaty. The film led China's box office for days after premiering on October 1 to mark the country's National Day. A sequel, 'Water Gate Bridge', is in the works, according to local media reports. China is now the world's second-largest film market after the United States, underscoring its importance as a key market for Hollywood's moviemakers. However, Chinese movie-goers have been shifting to local content in recent years amid rising patriotic sentiment. The Chinese government has imposed a quota of 34 imported films each year, many of which are produced by major Hollywood studios.

Korean war movie set to become China's highest-grossing film

The latest James Bond installment ‘No Time To Die’ might not be doing as well as expected of it at the box office but is staying afloat. The film’s Chinese box office collections were $28.2 million in its debut over the weekend.&nbsp;

This comes after several provinces across China have prompted shutdown owing to a rise in COVID-19 cases currently.&nbsp;

James Bond installment 'No Time to Die' left China’s box office stirred but not especially shaken with a &nbsp;debut over the weekend. In all, over 13 per cent of Chinese screens were non-operational for the weekend. Since the government is keen on blocking the rise of the cases, it is expected that more screens across more number of provinces will be further shut down. Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Bsalman-khan-moves-release-date-of-antim-the-final-truth-ahead-to-avoid-a-clash-with-sooryavanshi-425802" hreflang="en">Diwali clash averted: Salman Khan moves 'Antim: The Final Truth' ahead</a>

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Also, the Bond franchise has never been a powerful player in the Chinese market. Earlier, ‘Spectre’ earned $83.5 million and ‘Skyfall’ earned $59 million back in 2012.

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The latest James Bond installment ‘No Time To Die’ might not be doing as well as expected of it at the box office but is staying afloat. The film’s Chinese box office collections were $28.

The latest James Bond installment ‘No Time To Die’ might not be doing as well as expected of it at the box office but is staying afloat. The film’s Chinese box office collections were $28.2 million in its debut over the weekend. This comes after several provinces across China have prompted shutdown owing to a rise in COVID-19 cases currently. James Bond installment 'No Time to Die' left China’s box office stirred but not especially shaken with a debut over the weekend. In all, over 13 per cent of Chinese screens were non-operational for the weekend. Since the government is keen on blocking the rise of the cases, it is expected that more screens across more number of provinces will be further shut down. Also read: Diwali clash averted: Salman Khan moves 'Antim: The Final Truth' ahead Also: Diwali special: Not just India, these countries also celebrate the festival Also, the Bond franchise has never been a powerful player in the Chinese market. Earlier, ‘Spectre’ earned $83.5 million and ‘Skyfall’ earned $59 million back in 2012. Romance in the air? Kim Kardashian, Pete Davidson spotted holding hands

China box office: 'No Time To Die' has a mediocre report card amid COVID-19 cinema shutdown

Daniel Craig last James Bond movie ‘<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-us-gives-james-bond-a-lukewarm-response-as-no-time-to-die-makes-56-million-419780">No Time to Die</a>’ easily took the No. 1 spot in China by dethroning record-breaking local film 'The Battle At Lake Changjin' from the top. But still the numbers garnered by 007 movie will not excite you.&nbsp; 
 
After getting impacted by the covid situation in China. On Saturday, the movie collected an estimated $12M for a local two-day cume of RMB 127.3M ($19.9M), Deadline reports.&nbsp;

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Now, the opening weekend projection is $29M, slightly lower than the Friday collection. On Friday, the movie took the top spot of the Chinese chart, with market share as high as 55% in the morning sessions. The film grossed RMB49.7 million ($7.76 million), including online fees, according to ticketing agency and industry tracker Maoyan. 
 
Including midnight previews, Bond’s day one aggregate hit RMB52 million ($8.12 million).

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The last Bond film, 'Spectre,' opened with a $44 million first weekend in China back in 2015. 
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Overall, Craig’s final turn as 007 is set to pass $600M globally on Sunday.

Daniel Craig last James Bond movie ‘No Time to Die’ easily took the No. 1 spot in China by dethroning record-breaking local film 'The Battle At Lake Changjin' from the top.

Daniel Craig last James Bond movie ‘No Time to Die’ easily took the No. 1 spot in China by dethroning record-breaking local film 'The Battle At Lake Changjin' from the top. But still the numbers garnered by 007 movie will not excite you. After getting impacted by the covid situation in China. On Saturday, the movie collected an estimated $12M for a local two-day cume of RMB 127.3M ($19.9M), Deadline reports. Here's why James Bond actor Daniel Craig loves going to gay bars Now, the opening weekend projection is $29M, slightly lower than the Friday collection. On Friday, the movie took the top spot of the Chinese chart, with market share as high as 55% in the morning sessions. The film grossed RMB49.7 million ($7.76 million), including online fees, according to ticketing agency and industry tracker Maoyan. Including midnight previews, Bond’s day one aggregate hit RMB52 million ($8.12 million). Who will be the next James Bond? Five possible contenders The last Bond film, 'Spectre,' opened with a $44 million first weekend in China back in 2015. Overall, Craig’s final turn as 007 is set to pass $600M globally on Sunday.

No Time to Die: Daniel Craig's farewell film rules China box office despite low figures

For long as one can remember, Hollywood has dominated the world box office and considered as the biggest. But the pandemic seem to have changed the dynamics. 
 
For the first time in history motion picture China has overthrown North America and become the world's biggest box office. 
 
According to a report in 'The Hollywood Reporter', movie ticket sales in China for this year has shot up to a whopping to $1.988 billion on Sunday. The collection has surpassed North America's total of $1.937 billion. Experts believe that the gap is only going to widen by the end of 2020. 
 
Trade pundits have, for long, predicted that the world's most populous country would one day emerge as the leader in terms of box office collection. But it took a pandemic to change the dynamics. Hollywood is still grappling due to the coronavirus, with theatre owners still weary of opening up cinema halls amid the pandemic. 
 
Meanwhile, China has been able to effectively contain COVID-19, with country's theatres running at 75 percent occupancy keeping in mind the safety measures. 
 
From October 1-8, China's cinemas sold $586 million worth of tickets. Local blockbuster 'My People, My Homeland' brought in $19.1 million in the last weekend. China also produced the world's biggest hit of 2020, WWII epic 'The Eight Hundred', with $460 million and counting. 
 
In North America, with most theatres still shut due to alarming rise of Covid-19 studios are postponing big ticket films for 2021 and some even for 2022. AMC Theatres, North America's largest cinema chain, warned last week that it could run out of cash by the end of this year. 
 
Pundits are also worried that the political tensions between America and China could adversely effect Hollywood's strong foothold in China. Hollywood has gained a lot in the last few years by releasing its films in China.

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For long as one can remember, Hollywood has dominated the world box office and considered as the biggest. But the pandemic seem to have changed the dynamics. For the first time in history motion picture China has overthrown North America and become the world's biggest box office.

For long as one can remember, Hollywood has dominated the world box office and considered as the biggest. But the pandemic seem to have changed the dynamics. For the first time in history motion picture China has overthrown North America and become the world's biggest box office. According to a report in 'The Hollywood Reporter', movie ticket sales in China for this year has shot up to a whopping to $1.988 billion on Sunday. The collection has surpassed North America's total of $1.937 billion. Experts believe that the gap is only going to widen by the end of 2020. Trade pundits have, for long, predicted that the world's most populous country would one day emerge as the leader in terms of box office collection. But it took a pandemic to change the dynamics. Hollywood is still grappling due to the coronavirus, with theatre owners still weary of opening up cinema halls amid the pandemic. Meanwhile, China has been able to effectively contain COVID-19, with country's theatres running at 75 percent occupancy keeping in mind the safety measures. From October 1-8, China's cinemas sold $586 million worth of tickets. Local blockbuster 'My People, My Homeland' brought in $19.1 million in the last weekend. China also produced the world's biggest hit of 2020, WWII epic 'The Eight Hundred', with $460 million and counting. In North America, with most theatres still shut due to alarming rise of Covid-19 studios are postponing big ticket films for 2021 and some even for 2022. AMC Theatres, North America's largest cinema chain, warned last week that it could run out of cash by the end of this year. Pundits are also worried that the political tensions between America and China could adversely effect Hollywood's strong foothold in China. Hollywood has gained a lot in the last few years by releasing its films in China.

China takes over North America as world's biggest box office in 2020

Chinese film 'The Eight Hundred' has had a flying start at the box office. It is the first Chinese film to get a theatrical release in China post COVID. While theatres are running at 50% capacity, the film has earned big bucks and already become the first blockbuster in post covid world. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/controversial-chinese-film-the-eight-hundred-finally-gets-a-release-date-after-one-year-of-delay-317832">Produced by the Hyuai Brothers, </a>the film has raked in $79.6m in the first three days since its August 21 release date. The film, according to reports, has so far earned a cumulative total of $112.3m including earnings from previews shows. 
 
Trade pundits have been pleasantly surprised by the figures considering the Chinese cinemas are running at 50% occupancy and are complying with social distancing regulations. 
 
Directed by Guan Hu (Mr Six), the film's story highlights the sacrifices made by a ragtag group of Chinese soldiers in 1937 Shanghai as imperial Japanese troops advanced. The ensemble cast includes Ou Hao, Wang Qianyuan, Jiang Wu and Huang Xiaoming. 
 
Interestingly, the audience has been raving the film and terming it as a typical patriotic tear-jerker- which matches with the country's 70th-anniversary celebration of the founding of the People's Republic. The film, though, had a delayed release as Chinese authorities delayed the film's release last summer as they felt the film was apparently sending wrong patriotic messages. 
 
It was also pulled out last minute as the opening film of last year’s Shanghai International Film Festival. &nbsp; 
 
Made on a reported budget of $80 million, it is the first Chinese film to be entirely shot with Imax cameras.

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Chinese film 'The Eight Hundred' has had a flying start at the box office. It is the first Chinese film to get a theatrical release in China post COVID. While theatres are running at 50% capacity, the film has earned big bucks and already become the first blockbuster in post covid world.

Chinese film 'The Eight Hundred' has had a flying start at the box office. It is the first Chinese film to get a theatrical release in China post COVID. While theatres are running at 50% capacity, the film has earned big bucks and already become the first blockbuster in post covid world. Produced by the Hyuai Brothers, the film has raked in $79.6m in the first three days since its August 21 release date. The film, according to reports, has so far earned a cumulative total of $112.3m including earnings from previews shows. Trade pundits have been pleasantly surprised by the figures considering the Chinese cinemas are running at 50% occupancy and are complying with social distancing regulations. Directed by Guan Hu (Mr Six), the film's story highlights the sacrifices made by a ragtag group of Chinese soldiers in 1937 Shanghai as imperial Japanese troops advanced. The ensemble cast includes Ou Hao, Wang Qianyuan, Jiang Wu and Huang Xiaoming. Interestingly, the audience has been raving the film and terming it as a typical patriotic tear-jerker- which matches with the country's 70th-anniversary celebration of the founding of the People's Republic. The film, though, had a delayed release as Chinese authorities delayed the film's release last summer as they felt the film was apparently sending wrong patriotic messages. It was also pulled out last minute as the opening film of last year’s Shanghai International Film Festival. Made on a reported budget of $80 million, it is the first Chinese film to be entirely shot with Imax cameras.

'The Eight Hundred' becomes the first blockbuster in post-COVID China, earns $112.3m in opening weekend

China’s box office opened up this weekend to two big films, ‘Dolittle’, and ‘Bloodshot’. It led China’s first opening weekend at the box office since the coronavirus outbreak.&nbsp;

Five out of the 10 films that ran this weekend in China were Hollywood films.&nbsp;

‘Dolittle’, from Universal, was the top title this weekend with a $4.71 million three-day debut, according to Chinese data provider Ent Group.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Vin Diesel-starring ‘Bloodshot’, backed by China’s Bona Film Group, trailed in second place, bowing to the tune of $2.61 million.

Local crime thriller ‘Sheep Without a Shepherd’. It is Chinese adaptation of the 2013 Indian film ‘Drishyam’. The fourth and fifth slots were re-releases of the Disney animation films, ‘Coco’ and ‘Zootopia’, that grossed $740,000 and $290,000, respectively.&nbsp;

The 2006 Will Smith-starring title ‘The Pursuit of Happyiness’ came in sixth with $220,000 in ticket sales.

Upcoming China premieres and re-runs of foreign films currently include: 'Sonic the Hedgehog,' 'Jojo Rabbit,'&nbsp;'Big Hero 6,'&nbsp;'47 Meters Down: Uncaged,'&nbsp;and France’s 'Mia and the White Lion'&nbsp;on July 31; 'Interstellar'&nbsp;on August&nbsp;2; 'Ford vs. Ferrari'&nbsp;and '1917'&nbsp;on August&nbsp;7; 'Bad Boys for Life'&nbsp;on August&nbsp;14; and 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone 3D'&nbsp;on August&nbsp;14.

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China’s box office opened up this weekend to two big films, ‘Dolittle’, and ‘Bloodshot’. It led China’s first opening weekend at the box office since the coronavirus outbreak.

China’s box office opened up this weekend to two big films, ‘Dolittle’, and ‘Bloodshot’. It led China’s first opening weekend at the box office since the coronavirus outbreak. Five out of the 10 films that ran this weekend in China were Hollywood films. ‘Dolittle’, from Universal, was the top title this weekend with a $4.71 million three-day debut, according to Chinese data provider Ent Group. Meanwhile, Vin Diesel-starring ‘Bloodshot’, backed by China’s Bona Film Group, trailed in second place, bowing to the tune of $2.61 million. Local crime thriller ‘Sheep Without a Shepherd’. It is Chinese adaptation of the 2013 Indian film ‘Drishyam’. The fourth and fifth slots were re-releases of the Disney animation films, ‘Coco’ and ‘Zootopia’, that grossed $740,000 and $290,000, respectively. The 2006 Will Smith-starring title ‘The Pursuit of Happyiness’ came in sixth with $220,000 in ticket sales. Upcoming China premieres and re-runs of foreign films currently include: 'Sonic the Hedgehog,' 'Jojo Rabbit,' 'Big Hero 6,' '47 Meters Down: Uncaged,' and France’s 'Mia and the White Lion' on July 31; 'Interstellar' on August 2; 'Ford vs. Ferrari' and '1917' on August 7; 'Bad Boys for Life' on August 14; and 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone 3D' on August 14. 'Tenet' to 'Mulan': List of movies that have been pushed to 2021 5 times Sima Taparia of 'Indian Matchmaking' made cringe-worthy remarks

China’s first post-coronavirus box office led by ‘Dolittle,’ ‘Bloodshot’

China`s movie box office faces losses of more than 30 billion yuan ($4.24 billion) this year after the coronavirus epidemic forced theatres to shut and the production and distribution of films to be suspended, state media reported on Wednesday. 
 
The estimate was provided at a meeting organised by the industry`s regulator, the National Film Administration, according to a report by state broadcaster CCTV-6`s China Film Report.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-to-admit-streamed-films-next-year-as-coronavirus-upends-movie-going-295424" hreflang="en">Oscars to admit streamed films next year as coronavirus upends movie going</a> 
 
The restrictions imposed in late January came just ahead of the week-long Lunar New Year holiday, traditionally a peak period for cinema viewing and new movie launches, dealing a heavy blow to the industry. 
 
Some theatres were briefly allowed to reopen after the number of new cases sharply dropped in China. However, they have later shut again amid worries that early relaxation of lockdowns could spark another wave of infections.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/worlds-biggest-film-festivals-including-indias-mami-come-together-for-we-are-one-online-film-fest-295203" hreflang="en">World's biggest film festivals, including India's MAMI, come together for 'We Are One' online film fest</a> 
 
Wang Xiaohui, the administration`s director, told attendees that they should cooperate with local governments and banks to intensify support for industry, which could involve measures such as rental waivers or the provision of funds to offer discounts on movie tickets. 
 
He also said it was necessary to deepen industry reform and to encourage cross-regional mergers and acquisitions in China`s movie theatre industry, which has the largest number of screens globally and is home to the world`s second-biggest box office after the United States. 
 
China`s largest cinema chain operator, Wanda Film Holding estimated this month that it faces first-quarter losses of up to 650 million yuan due to the closures.

China`s movie box office faces losses of more than 30 billion yuan ($4.24 billion) this year after the coronavirus epidemic forced theatres to shut and the production and distribution of films to be suspended, state media reported on Wednesday.

China`s movie box office faces losses of more than 30 billion yuan ($4.24 billion) this year after the coronavirus epidemic forced theatres to shut and the production and distribution of films to be suspended, state media reported on Wednesday. The estimate was provided at a meeting organised by the industry`s regulator, the National Film Administration, according to a report by state broadcaster CCTV-6`s China Film Report. Also read: Oscars to admit streamed films next year as coronavirus upends movie going The restrictions imposed in late January came just ahead of the week-long Lunar New Year holiday, traditionally a peak period for cinema viewing and new movie launches, dealing a heavy blow to the industry. Some theatres were briefly allowed to reopen after the number of new cases sharply dropped in China. However, they have later shut again amid worries that early relaxation of lockdowns could spark another wave of infections. Also read: World's biggest film festivals, including India's MAMI, come together for 'We Are One' online film fest Wang Xiaohui, the administration`s director, told attendees that they should cooperate with local governments and banks to intensify support for industry, which could involve measures such as rental waivers or the provision of funds to offer discounts on movie tickets. He also said it was necessary to deepen industry reform and to encourage cross-regional mergers and acquisitions in China`s movie theatre industry, which has the largest number of screens globally and is home to the world`s second-biggest box office after the United States. China`s largest cinema chain operator, Wanda Film Holding estimated this month that it faces first-quarter losses of up to 650 million yuan due to the closures.

China's virus-hit box office faces losses of over $4.2 billion - state media

Late actress Sridevi's last film 'Mom' is doing great business in China. The film has crossed the 100 crore mark in the country and continues to attract footfall.&nbsp;

Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh shared the numbers of the film on Twitter. Adarsh wrote, "#Mom crosses $ 15 million in #China... And it’s 100 not out there [crossed ₹ 100 cr]... #Mom is now the eighth *Indian film* to cross $ 15 million in #China... Total till 26 May 2019: $ 15 million [₹ 104.28 cr](sic)"

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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mom?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mom</a> crosses $ 15 million in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/China?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#China</a>... And it’s 💯 not out there [crossed ₹ 100 cr]... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mom?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mom</a> is now the eighth *Indian film* to cross $ 15 million in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/China?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#China</a>... Total till 26 May 2019: $ 15 million [₹ 104.28 cr].
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Produced by Zee Studios and directed by Ravi Udyavar, the film narrates the story of a mother who seeks revenge for the rape of her step-daughter. The film also stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Akshaye Khanna.&nbsp;

'Mom' is the fifth non-US film in 2019 to cross the $ 15 million -mark and only the second Indian film to achieve this feat this year. The first one being <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/andhadhun-crosses-rs-200-cr-mark-at-china-box-office-210555">'AndhaDhun', starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Tabu.</a>

This 2017 was well received in India too, apart from winning a posthumous Best Actress award at 65th National Awards for Sridevi.&nbsp;

Late actress Sridevi's last film 'Mom' is doing great business in China. The film has crossed the 100 crore mark in the country and continues to attract footfall.

Late actress Sridevi's last film 'Mom' is doing great business in China. The film has crossed the 100 crore mark in the country and continues to attract footfall. Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh shared the numbers of the film on Twitter. Adarsh wrote, "#Mom crosses $ 15 million in #China... And it’s 100 not out there [crossed ₹ 100 cr]... #Mom is now the eighth *Indian film* to cross $ 15 million in #China... Total till 26 May 2019: $ 15 million [₹ 104.28 cr](sic)" #Mom crosses $ 15 million in #China... And it’s 💯 not out there [crossed ₹ 100 cr]... #Mom is now the eighth *Indian film* to cross $ 15 million in #China... Total till 26 May 2019: $ 15 million [₹ 104.28 cr]. — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 27, 2019 × Produced by Zee Studios and directed by Ravi Udyavar, the film narrates the story of a mother who seeks revenge for the rape of her step-daughter. The film also stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Akshaye Khanna. 'Mom' is the fifth non-US film in 2019 to cross the $ 15 million -mark and only the second Indian film to achieve this feat this year. The first one being 'AndhaDhun', starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Tabu. This 2017 was well received in India too, apart from winning a posthumous Best Actress award at 65th National Awards for Sridevi.

Sridevi starrer 'Mom' crosses Rs 100 crore mark at the China box office

Marvel superhero movie 'Avengers: Endgame' set an opening-day record in China with an estimated $107.2 million in ticket sales, distributor Walt Disney Co said on Wednesday. 
 
'Endgame' is the final chapter of a story told across 22 Marvel films featuring popular characters such as Iron Man, Thor and Black Widow. 
 
The movie <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/avengers-endgame-first-reviews-critics-gush-over-the-spectacle-and-story-213222">earned rave reviews from critics</a> and is expected to draw huge crowds as it debuts in the rest of the world this week. 
 
As of Wednesday morning, 97 percent of 'Endgame' reviews collected by the Rotten Tomatoes website were positive. 
 
The film picks up after last year`s 'Avengers: Infinity War,' when many of Marvel`s big-screen superheroes appeared to turn to dust. In 'Endgame,' the survivors plot to kill the supervillain Thanos.&nbsp;

Marvel superhero movie 'Avengers: Endgame' set an opening-day record in China with an estimated $107.2 million in ticket sales, distributor Walt Disney Co said on Wednesday.

Marvel superhero movie 'Avengers: Endgame' set an opening-day record in China with an estimated $107.2 million in ticket sales, distributor Walt Disney Co said on Wednesday. 'Endgame' is the final chapter of a story told across 22 Marvel films featuring popular characters such as Iron Man, Thor and Black Widow. The movie earned rave reviews from critics and is expected to draw huge crowds as it debuts in the rest of the world this week. As of Wednesday morning, 97 percent of 'Endgame' reviews collected by the Rotten Tomatoes website were positive. The film picks up after last year`s 'Avengers: Infinity War,' when many of Marvel`s big-screen superheroes appeared to turn to dust. In 'Endgame,' the survivors plot to kill the supervillain Thanos.

'Avengers: Endgame' sets opening day record in China; earns $107.2 million on the first day

Filmmaker Sriram Raghavan's film 'Andhadhun' is having a fantastic run in China. The film has crossed the Rs 300 crore mark at the China box office and has now become the third highest grossing Indian film in China.&nbsp;

Featuring Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu and Radhika Apte, the film's collection is just behind the collection of two of Aamir Khan's film. 'Dangal' remains the highest grossing Indian film in China and 'Secret Superstar' is the second highest grosser in the country.&nbsp;

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the numbers of the film on Twitter. " “#AndhaDhun crosses ₹ 300 cr in #China… Eyes $ 50 million mark… Emerges the third highest grossing *Indian film* in #China… [Week 3] Fri $ 1.61 mn, Sat $ 3.45 mn, Sun $ 2.93 mn. Total: $ 43.45 million [₹ 303.36 cr].”

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1. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dangal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dangal</a> 
2. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SecretSuperstar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SecretSuperstar</a> 
3. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AndhaDhun?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AndhaDhun</a> 
4. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BajrangiBhaijaan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BajrangiBhaijaan</a> 
5. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HindiMedium?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HindiMedium</a>
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A dark comedy, the film has been a favourite this award season fetching the lead actor numerous awards. The film opened to rave reviews in October 2018 when it released in India and was loved by the audience as well.&nbsp;

Filmmaker Sriram Raghavan's film 'Andhadhun' is having a fantastic run in China. The film has crossed the Rs 300 crore mark at the China box office and has now become the third highest grossing Indian film in China.

Filmmaker Sriram Raghavan's film 'Andhadhun' is having a fantastic run in China. The film has crossed the Rs 300 crore mark at the China box office and has now become the third highest grossing Indian film in China. Featuring Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu and Radhika Apte, the film's collection is just behind the collection of two of Aamir Khan's film. 'Dangal' remains the highest grossing Indian film in China and 'Secret Superstar' is the second highest grosser in the country. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the numbers of the film on Twitter. " “#AndhaDhun crosses ₹ 300 cr in #China… Eyes $ 50 million mark… Emerges the third highest grossing *Indian film* in #China… [Week 3] Fri $ 1.61 mn, Sat $ 3.45 mn, Sun $ 2.93 mn. Total: $ 43.45 million [₹ 303.36 cr].” #AndhaDhun crosses ₹ 300 cr in #China... Eyes $ 50 million mark... Emerges the third highest grossing *Indian film* in #China... [Week 3] Fri $ 1.61 mn, Sat $ 3.45 mn, Sun $ 2.93 mn. Total: $ 43.45 million [₹ 303.36 cr]. — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 22, 2019 × Top 5... Highest grossing *Indian films* in China... 1. #Dangal 2. #SecretSuperstar 3. #AndhaDhun 4. #BajrangiBhaijaan 5. #HindiMedium — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 22, 2019 × A dark comedy, the film has been a favourite this award season fetching the lead actor numerous awards. The film opened to rave reviews in October 2018 when it released in India and was loved by the audience as well.

Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Andhadhun' crosses Rs 300 crore mark in China, is the third highest grossing Indian film in the country

One of the most clever films that 2018 saw was Sriram Raghavan's 'Andhadhun'. A film that was not only lauded by critics but masses alike for its story, direction, and performance by actors Ayushmann Khurrana and Tabu. And while the film worked wonders in India last year, it is now weaving magic in China.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/andhadhun-review-tabu-ayushmann-khurranas-film-keeps-you-hooked-till-the-end-169593"> Read the review of Andhadhun here.&nbsp;</a>

The film released across China last Wednesday and has been doing exceptionally well there. &nbsp;The movie made USD 1.32 million on its opening day and USD 1.78 million on Day 2. It saw a huge growth on Day 3 as it made USD3.38 million. Earning USD4.05 million on Saturday and USD3.18 million on Sunday, AndhaDhun's total earnings stand at 13.72, which is 95.38 crore in Indian rupees.

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the numbers on Twitter.&nbsp;

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Wed $ 1.32 mn 
Thu $ 1.78 mn 
Fri $ 3.39 mn 
Sat $ 4.05 mn 
Sun $ 3.18 mn 
Total: $ 13.72 mn [₹ 95.38 cr]
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Interestingly, 'Andhadhun' has already crossed the overall collection of 'Baahubali: The Conclusion' in China. The Prabhas starrer had shattered box office records in India but in China had only managed to earn USD 11 million and was declared a flop.&nbsp;

Ayushmann Khurrana's film is slowly inching towards Rs 100 crore in China and may cross the lifetime earnings of Hichki in China. The Rani Mukerji starrer had earned Rs 150 crore in China.&nbsp;

' Andhadhun' &nbsp;joins the long list of Bollywood films that have been successful in China, including 'Dangal, 'Secret Superstar', 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', 'Hindi Medium', 'Hichki' and 'Toilet - Ek Prem Katha'.

One of the most clever films that 2018 saw was Sriram Raghavan's 'Andhadhun'. A film that was not only lauded by critics but masses alike for its story, direction, and performance by actors Ayushmann Khurrana and Tabu.

One of the most clever films that 2018 saw was Sriram Raghavan's 'Andhadhun'. A film that was not only lauded by critics but masses alike for its story, direction, and performance by actors Ayushmann Khurrana and Tabu. And while the film worked wonders in India last year, it is now weaving magic in China. Read the review of Andhadhun here. The film released across China last Wednesday and has been doing exceptionally well there. The movie made USD 1.32 million on its opening day and USD 1.78 million on Day 2. It saw a huge growth on Day 3 as it made USD3.38 million. Earning USD4.05 million on Saturday and USD3.18 million on Sunday, AndhaDhun's total earnings stand at 13.72, which is 95.38 crore in Indian rupees. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the numbers on Twitter. #AndhaDhun springs a surprise in #China... Surpasses all expectations... Nears ₹ 100 cr [Gross BOC] in its *extended* weekend... Weekdays will give an idea of *lifetime biz*... Wed $ 1.32 mn Thu $ 1.78 mn Fri $ 3.39 mn Sat $ 4.05 mn Sun $ 3.18 mn Total: $ 13.72 mn [₹ 95.38 cr] — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 8, 2019 × Interestingly, 'Andhadhun' has already crossed the overall collection of 'Baahubali: The Conclusion' in China. The Prabhas starrer had shattered box office records in India but in China had only managed to earn USD 11 million and was declared a flop. Ayushmann Khurrana's film is slowly inching towards Rs 100 crore in China and may cross the lifetime earnings of Hichki in China. The Rani Mukerji starrer had earned Rs 150 crore in China. ' Andhadhun' joins the long list of Bollywood films that have been successful in China, including 'Dangal, 'Secret Superstar', 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', 'Hindi Medium', 'Hichki' and 'Toilet - Ek Prem Katha'.

'Andhadhun' inches towards Rs 100 crores at China box office, beats 'Baahubali 2's' lifetime earning

China's first science fiction blockbuster, "The Wandering Earth", has raked in 3 billion yuan ($443 million) in ticket sales in less than 10 days, putting it on track to become the country's highest-grossing film.

Based on a story by author Liu Cixin, the movie about a group of Chinese astronauts trying to save the world from the orbit of an unstable sun premiered on Feb. 5, the first day of the Lunar New Year holiday.

"It's a genre that most Chinese people have never seen, and it really touched people," said Wu Jian, a Beijing-based film analyst with Alibaba Pictures, adding that the film drew families into cinemas during the traditional reunion period.

Figures posted on Thursday on the film's official account on China's Twitter-like Weibo show the sales were reached in 9 days and 16 hours, which analysts and media said broke a record of 10 days and 15 hours set by "Wolf Warrior 2".

The patriotic Rambo-style "Wolf Warrior 2" is China's highest-grossing movie, hitting 5.7 billion yuan in box office sales last year.

Analysts forecast ticket sales of "The Wandering Earth" could hit 5 billion yuan or more, with Wu saying it had grabbed eyeballs from comedies such as Ning Hao's "Crazy Alien", Stephen Chow's "The New King of Comedy", and Han Han's "Pegasus".

The film also figured in China's foreign ministry briefing this week.

"I know the hottest movie now is 'The Wandering Earth', I don't know if you have watched or not, I'd recommend it," spokeswoman Hua Chunying said, while replying to a query about a film whose premiere was cancelled.

Movie box office revenue in China rose 9 percent last year to 61 billion yuan, a slower pace than the year before, as the government cracked down on tax evasion in the industry and tightened rules on content.

China's first science fiction blockbuster, "The Wandering Earth", has raked in 3 billion yuan ($443 million) in ticket sales in less than 10 days, putting it on track to become the country's highest-grossing film.

China's first science fiction blockbuster, "The Wandering Earth", has raked in 3 billion yuan ($443 million) in ticket sales in less than 10 days, putting it on track to become the country's highest-grossing film. Based on a story by author Liu Cixin, the movie about a group of Chinese astronauts trying to save the world from the orbit of an unstable sun premiered on Feb. 5, the first day of the Lunar New Year holiday. "It's a genre that most Chinese people have never seen, and it really touched people," said Wu Jian, a Beijing-based film analyst with Alibaba Pictures, adding that the film drew families into cinemas during the traditional reunion period. Figures posted on Thursday on the film's official account on China's Twitter-like Weibo show the sales were reached in 9 days and 16 hours, which analysts and media said broke a record of 10 days and 15 hours set by "Wolf Warrior 2". The patriotic Rambo-style "Wolf Warrior 2" is China's highest-grossing movie, hitting 5.7 billion yuan in box office sales last year. Analysts forecast ticket sales of "The Wandering Earth" could hit 5 billion yuan or more, with Wu saying it had grabbed eyeballs from comedies such as Ning Hao's "Crazy Alien", Stephen Chow's "The New King of Comedy", and Han Han's "Pegasus". The film also figured in China's foreign ministry briefing this week. "I know the hottest movie now is 'The Wandering Earth', I don't know if you have watched or not, I'd recommend it," spokeswoman Hua Chunying said, while replying to a query about a film whose premiere was cancelled. Movie box office revenue in China rose 9 percent last year to 61 billion yuan, a slower pace than the year before, as the government cracked down on tax evasion in the industry and tightened rules on content.

Chinese sci-fi movie 'The Wandering Earth' pulls in $440 million in 10 days

Aamir Khan had an unpleasant weekend as his recent film ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ failed to create a spark in China too -- a turf considered to be dominated by him after giving successful films in the foreign market. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/thugs-of-hindostan-review-aamir-khan-amitabh-bachchans-latest-is-unacceptable-176190">Read </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/thugs-of-hindostan-review-aamir-khan-amitabh-bachchans-latest-is-unacceptable-176190">film's</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/thugs-of-hindostan-review-aamir-khan-amitabh-bachchans-latest-is-unacceptable-176190"> review here.&nbsp;</a>

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted that the film managed to collect Rs 32 crore in three days. He wrote: "Thugs Of Hindostan faces rejection in China... Remained at low levels over the weekend.”

The film was pegged to be Yash Raj Films' big Diwali release but turned out <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/thugs-of-hindostan-finds-less-takers-despite-earning-rs-100-crores-176730">as a disaster.&nbsp;</a>

Here's the day-wise collection of ‘Thugs Of Hindostan’ in China:

Friday $ 1.51 mn 
Saturday $ 1.56 mn 
Sunday $ 1.61 mn 
Total: $ 4.71 mn [Rs 32.93 cr] 
The total includes previews held earlier

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Sat $ 1.56 mn 
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Poor reviews took the film down even though it registered a massive opening. It made Rs 50 crore on opening day and became the film with the highest opening day collection of 2018.&nbsp;

‘Thugs Of Hindostan’ recorded a poor lifetime collection in India -- Rs 151 crore.

The film also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Katrina Kaif, and is directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya. It is the story of Zafira (Fatima Sana Sheikh), who is raised by a thug named Khudabaksh Azaad (Amitabh Bachchan) after her parents are killed by the East India Company officials and her kingdom is seized. Several years later, Zafira returns to avenge her parents and reclaim her kingdom with the help of Khudabaksh Azaad.

Aamir plays the role of conman Firangi Mallah, hired by the East India Company officials to thwart Khudabaksh Azaad's mutiny. Firangi infiltrates Khudabaksh Azaad's army but later changes his allegiance and backs the thug's mission.

Aamir Khan had an unpleasant weekend as his recent film ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ failed to create a spark in China too -- a turf considered to be dominated by him after giving successful films in the foreign market.

Aamir Khan had an unpleasant weekend as his recent film ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ failed to create a spark in China too -- a turf considered to be dominated by him after giving successful films in the foreign market. Read film's review here. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted that the film managed to collect Rs 32 crore in three days. He wrote: "Thugs Of Hindostan faces rejection in China... Remained at low levels over the weekend.” The film was pegged to be Yash Raj Films' big Diwali release but turned out as a disaster. Here's the day-wise collection of ‘Thugs Of Hindostan’ in China: Friday $ 1.51 mn Saturday $ 1.56 mn Sunday $ 1.61 mn Total: $ 4.71 mn [Rs 32.93 cr] The total includes previews held earlier #ThugsOfHindostan faces rejection in #China... Remained at low levels over the weekend... Fri $ 1.51 mn Sat $ 1.56 mn Sun $ 1.61 mn Total: $ 4.71 mn [₹ 32.93 cr] Total includes previews held earlier#TOH — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) December 31, 2018 × Poor reviews took the film down even though it registered a massive opening. It made Rs 50 crore on opening day and became the film with the highest opening day collection of 2018. ‘Thugs Of Hindostan’ recorded a poor lifetime collection in India -- Rs 151 crore. The film also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Katrina Kaif, and is directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya. It is the story of Zafira (Fatima Sana Sheikh), who is raised by a thug named Khudabaksh Azaad (Amitabh Bachchan) after her parents are killed by the East India Company officials and her kingdom is seized. Several years later, Zafira returns to avenge her parents and reclaim her kingdom with the help of Khudabaksh Azaad. Aamir plays the role of conman Firangi Mallah, hired by the East India Company officials to thwart Khudabaksh Azaad's mutiny. Firangi infiltrates Khudabaksh Azaad's army but later changes his allegiance and backs the thug's mission.

Aamir Khan's 'Thugs of Hindostan' crashes in China too, collects Rs 32 crore in 3 days

There was too much talent on the stage at the closing ceremony of the inaugural Hainan International Film Festival in Sanya, China. The closing ceremony on Sunday had some of the biggest stars from across the world coming together to celebrate cinema.

There was too much talent on the stage at the closing ceremony of the inaugural Hainan International Film Festival in Sanya, China. The closing ceremony on Sunday had some of the biggest stars from across the world coming together to celebrate cinema. Aamir Khan represented India and shared the dais with Jackie Chan, Johnny Depp, French actress Juliette Binoche and Bond villain, actor Mads Mikkelsen. Incidentally, Chan was also the festival’s promotional ambassador. Photos and videos of the closing ceremony have gone viral on social media. In a video, Aamir can be seen presenting an award along with Jackie Chan. In another Khan, Chan, Depp, Binoche can be seen posing on stage together. View this post on Instagram #aamirkhan with #jackiechan A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Dec 16, 2018 at 9:13am PST × View this post on Instagram Meanwhile in China #aamirkhan with #jackiechan A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) on Dec 16, 2018 at 9:11am PST × View this post on Instagram Aamir khan Hainan Uluslararası Film Festivalin'de 😍 . . #AamirKhan #thugsofhindostan #firangimallah #hainaninternationalfilmfestival #china #india #MrPerfectionist #likeme #followme #india #followforfollow #Srk #SalmanKhan #karismakapoor #ShahrukhKhan #Bharat #ranveersingh #RanbirKapoor #aliyabhatt #priyankachopra #deepikapadukone #katrinakaif #bollywood #varundhawan #kareenakapoor #anushkasharma #dishapatani A post shared by Aamir Khan (@_aamirkhank) on Dec 16, 2018 at 6:30pm PST × View this post on Instagram Three #Legends Who Are Ruling Their Own Film Industry Since Many Year @_aamirkhan #JohnnyDepp #JackieChan 👍 . . . #AamirKhan #MrPerfectionist #ThugsOfHindostan #امیرخان #عامرخان #بالیوود #بالیوودیها #Srk #SalmanKhan #ShahrukhKhan #Bharat #ranveersingh #RanbirKapoor #aliyabhatt #pryankachopra #deepikapadukone #katrinakaif #akshaykumar #varundhawan #AamirInChina A post shared by Biggest Fan Club Of Aamir Khan (@aamirplanet) on Dec 16, 2018 at 11:11am PST × View this post on Instagram Aamir Khan, Jackie Chan ve Johnny Deep ile Hainan Uluslararası Film Festivalindeyken. 😍 . . #AamirKhan #jackiechan #johnnydeep #thugsofhindostan #firangimallah #hainaninternationalfilmfestival #china #india #bollywood #hollywood #MrPerfectionist #likeme #followme #india #followforfollow #Srk #SalmanKhan #karismakapoor #ShahrukhKhan #Bharat #ranveersingh #RanbirKapoor #aliyabhatt #priyankachopra #deepikapadukone #katrinakaif #bollywood #varundhawan #kareenakapoor #anushkasharma #dishapatani A post shared by Aamir Khan (@_aamirkhank) on Dec 16, 2018 at 12:03pm PST × Aamir and his films are immensely popular in China. His films 'Dangal' and 'Secret Superstar' have created box office history in China. While 'Dangal' earned a whopping went Rs 2,112 crore, 'Secret Superstar' earned Rs 977 crore at the box office.

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