Co-productions used to be perceived as an effective way to tap the Chinese market, where box-office receipts rose to 20 billion yuan ($3.2 billion) in 2013.
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The Chinese fest finalized its lineup Thursday, with Hollywood stars Natalie Portman, Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst and Hayden Christensen also scheduled to attend.
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With the number of screens approaching 20,000, China, the world’s largest international theatrical market, presents enormous opportunities for the global film industry.
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