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Ning Hao's New Film "The Movie Emperor" Premieres in China; Luc Besson Praises, "Every Shot is a Delight"

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Friday, October 20, 2023

He also held a masters chat titled "They Bring Surprises" with fellow directors and old friends Jia Zhangke and Luc Besson, culminating in a grand film gathering exclusive to "elegant comedies."

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  • He also held a masters chat titled "They Bring Surprises" with fellow directors and old friends Jia Zhangke and Luc Besson, culminating in a grand film gathering exclusive to "elegant comedies."
  • At the film's premiere, Director Ning Hao expressed that "The Movie Emperor" is his new attempt to transition from complexity back to simplicity.
  • Renowned director Luc Besson, Chief Advisor of the Pingyao Film Festival Marco Müller, and actress Zhou Dongyu also made "surprise appearances."
  • Luc Besson generously heaped praise on the film, stating, "The film is very impressive, exquisitely made.

Meg 2: The Trench Makes Global Debut in Beijing, Showcasing Chinese Culture on the World Stage

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Saturday, July 29, 2023

It features rich details of Chinese culture and provides a platform for global filmmakers to learn from each other.

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  • It features rich details of Chinese culture and provides a platform for global filmmakers to learn from each other.
  • Chinese Film President Ying Xujun said that the audience attending the Chinese premiere would be the first in the world to watch the movie.
  • Wu Jing hopes that through global cooperation and screenings, more people will come to understand Chinese culture.
  • The Meg series is copyrighted by CMC Pictures, a leading Chinese film company that invests in project development and production.

“Meg 2: The Trench” (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) By Composer Harry Gregson-Williams Now Available Today (July 28) From WaterTower Music

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Friday, July 28, 2023

Their voyage spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high-stakes battle for survival.

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  • Their voyage spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high-stakes battle for survival.
  • Pitted against colossal Megs and relentless environmental plunderers, our heroes must outrun, outsmart, and outswim their merciless predators in a pulse-pounding race against time.
  • Immerse yourself in the most electrifying cinematic experience of the year with “Meg 2: The Trench” – where the depths of the ocean are matched only by the heights of sheer, unstoppable excitement!
  • HARRY GREGSON-WILLIAMS is one of Hollywood’s most sought-after and prolific composers whose long list of film and television credits underscore the diverse range of his talents.

CMC Pictures Secured Distribution Rights for THE WHITE STORM 3: HEAVEN OR HELL

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

BEIJING, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The renowned Chinese film company, CMC Pictures, announced that it has successfully acquired the distribution rights for the highest-grossing Hong Kong crime thriller franchise, THE WHITE STORM 3: HEAVEN OR HELL in US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK & Ireland.

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  • BEIJING, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The renowned Chinese film company, CMC Pictures, announced that it has successfully acquired the distribution rights for the highest-grossing Hong Kong crime thriller franchise, THE WHITE STORM 3: HEAVEN OR HELL in US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK & Ireland.
  • The film is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Herman Yau and follows the highly successful THE WHITE STORM 2: DRUG LORDS which grossed nearly $200 million globally in 2019.
  • THE WHITE STORM 3 is set to release in mainland China in July this year and will also be released in US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK & Ireland soon.
  • CMC Pictures, the global distributor of THE WHITE STORM, is also the production company behind this summer's highly anticipated blockbuster "MEG 2 THE TRENCH", starring Jason Statham and Chinese star Wu Jing.

CMC Pictures Secured Distribution Rights for THE WHITE STORM 3: HEAVEN OR HELL

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

BEIJING, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The renowned Chinese film company, CMC Pictures, announced that it has successfully acquired the distribution rights for the highest-grossing Hong Kong crime thriller franchise, THE WHITE STORM 3: HEAVEN OR HELL in US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK & Ireland.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The renowned Chinese film company, CMC Pictures, announced that it has successfully acquired the distribution rights for the highest-grossing Hong Kong crime thriller franchise, THE WHITE STORM 3: HEAVEN OR HELL in US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK & Ireland.
  • The film is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Herman Yau and follows the highly successful THE WHITE STORM 2: DRUG LORDS which grossed nearly $200 million globally in 2019.
  • THE WHITE STORM 3 is set to release in mainland China in July this year and will also be released in US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK & Ireland soon.
  • CMC Pictures, the global distributor of THE WHITE STORM, is also the production company behind this summer's highly anticipated blockbuster "MEG 2 THE TRENCH", starring Jason Statham and Chinese star Wu Jing.

Global investors and traders growing appetite for Chinese futures - Gaining access via QFI

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Friday, February 3, 2023

CHICAGO, Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- OP Investment Management ("OPIM"), one of Asia's leading hedge fund platforms, RCM China Consulting ("RCMCC"), and GROW Investment Group ("GROW"), a leading China-focused institutional advisor, have jointly announced that they have entered a tri-party strategic joint venture. The purpose of the joint venture is to provide a one-stop China alternative investment solution. Recently, GROW's localized product design offering has been added to OPIM's and RCMCC's joint platform to bring established PRC onshore strategies directly to institutional investors via managed accounts and direct market access.

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  • The demand has increased significantly due to investor optimism for a rebound in the Chinese markets and appetite for actively managed strategies.
  • The three firms have established investment and compliance infrastructure to deliver cross-border opportunities for offshore investors, to meet the demand for actively managed strategies for the Chinese mainland markets.
  • The demand has increased significantly due to investor optimism for a rebound in the Chinese markets and appetite for actively managed strategies.
  • The team has consulted with investors and traders about China access via WFOE, QFI and TRS programs.

Zhihu Inc. Appoints New Director and Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, January 2, 2023

BEIJING, Jan. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zhihu Inc. ("Zhihu" or the "Company") (NYSE: ZH; HKEX: 2390), the operator of Zhihu, a leading online content community in China, today announced that its board of directors has appointed Mr. Henry Dachuan Sha as a Director and the Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective immediately.

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  • BEIJING, Jan. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zhihu Inc. ("Zhihu" or the "Company") (NYSE: ZH; HKEX: 2390), the operator of Zhihu, a leading online content community in China, today announced that its board of directors has appointed Mr. Henry Dachuan Sha as a Director and the Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective immediately.
  • Mr. Sha will replace Mr. Wei Sun, who has tendered his resignation from the positions of director and chief financial officer to pursue other business endeavors.
  • Prior to joining Zhihu, Mr. Sha served as the Chief Financial Officer of Quwan Holding Limited between October 2020 and December 2022.
  • From September 2017 to December 2019, Mr. Sha served as the Chief Financial Officer of Huya Inc. (NYSE: HUYA).

Chinese National Day Box Office Champion "HOME COMING" Will Open Worldwide from Oct. 21

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Monday, October 10, 2022

BEIJING, Oct. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As of October 8, film HOME COMING officially topped the box office of Chinese National Day with over 152 million dollars in the opening week.

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  • BEIJING, Oct. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As of October 8, film HOME COMING officially topped the box office of Chinese National Day with over 152 million dollars in the opening week.
  • CMC Pictures has previously announced the worldwide distribution plan for the title and will release it in the North America, Oceania, Europe, Southeast Asia and the rest of major film markets from October 21.
  • Based on real events, through desert and artillery fire, the film HOME COMING depicts a perilous journey of 2 unarmed Chinese diplomats taking 125 overseas Chinese to flee a war-torn country.
  • The film is directed by Xiaozhi Rao, executive produced by Frant Gwo & Hongwei Wang, starring Yi Zhang, Junkai Wang & Tao Yin.

Chinese National Day Box Office Champion "HOME COMING" Will Open Worldwide from Oct. 21

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Monday, October 10, 2022

BEIJING, Oct. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As of October 8, film HOME COMING officially topped the box office of Chinese National Day with over 152 million dollars in the opening week.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Oct. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As of October 8, film HOME COMING officially topped the box office of Chinese National Day with over 152 million dollars in the opening week.
  • CMC Pictures has previously announced the worldwide distribution plan for the title and will release it in the North America, Oceania, Europe, Southeast Asia and the rest of major film markets from October 21.
  • Based on real events, through desert and artillery fire, the film HOME COMING depicts a perilous journey of 2 unarmed Chinese diplomats taking 125 overseas Chinese to flee a war-torn country.
  • The film is directed by Xiaozhi Rao, executive produced by Frant Gwo & Hongwei Wang, starring Yi Zhang, Junkai Wang & Tao Yin.

The Third Installment of the National Day Celebration trilogy, My Country, My Parents, Debuts in European Theatres

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Friday, March 18, 2022

The film, co-directed by Wu Jing, Zhang Ziyi, Xu Zheng and Shen Teng, will open in movie theatres across the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg from March 26.

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  • The film, co-directed by Wu Jing, Zhang Ziyi, Xu Zheng and Shen Teng, will open in movie theatres across the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg from March 26.
  • From the perspective of home and country, the film focuses on four Chinese families in different eras, paying homage to past generations who have contributed to China's revolution and development.
  • CMC Pictures, the overseas distributor of My Country, My Parents, has a global distribution and marketing network covering 5 continents, 103 countries and 281 cities, making it the largest distribution platform for Chinese language films outside of the home market.
  • CMC Pictures said in an announcement that it will continue to help China's important filmmakers establish a global footprint, adding that, wherever there is a Chinese community, CMC Pictures will be there as well.