Mulan: Disney Casts Chinese Actress Liu Yifei in Lead Role
Disney has picked Chinese actor Liu Yifei to play Mulan in an upcoming film, following accusations against Hollywood of ‘whitewashing.’
Peter Loehr to Exit as Legendary Entertainment’s China Chief
Longtime China hand Peter Loehr will exit Beijing-based Legendary East at the end of the month, leaving another senior post to be filled at Dalian Wanda-owned Legendary Entertainment after the recent departure of founder Thomas Tull.
Star Wars to Screen in China for First Time Ever
The Shanghai International Film Festival will screen the original six films.
Chow Yun-fat, Andy Lau Speak Up Against Use of Tear Gas on HK Protesters
Both famous actors spoke against the police use of tear gas, and urged that the safety of the student demonstrators should be a priority.
Angelina Jolie Angers China With Taiwan Comments
The star, promoting Maleficent in Shanghai, said that her favorite Chinese director is Ang Lee – who is from Taiwan, a country still seen by many Chinese as a rogue state.
Solzhenitsyn, Yao Chen, and Chinese Reform
When a Chinese ingénue, beloved for comedy, doe-eyed looks, and middle-class charm, tweets Solzhenitsyn's words, we may be seeing a new relationship between technology, politics, and Chinese prosperity.