According to a statement from Fun Age Entertainment, 2.84 million shares were issued at 106 yuan ($16) each, bought through private placement with 11 investment institutions and individual investors
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China is dramatically increasing its restrictions on foreign media operations in the country. Foreign-owned media or joint ventures in China will not be able to publish online without prior approval
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Chinese cinemas took 3 billion yuan (461 million U.S. dollars) in ticket sales during the six days of the Lunar New Year holiday, according to SAPPRFT.
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The entertainment industry has great growth potential for Alibaba, experts said, and has possibilities to benefit its e-commerce business one day.
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The partnership will last five years or cover the co-financing of 50 films, making the Chinese video game and TV production company a major player in global entertainment
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Hong Kong Disneyland, Disney’s first theme park in Greater China, last year lost US$19.1 million (HK$148 million) following a drop in Chinese visitor numbers
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Viacom International Media’s Paramount Channel will launch in Asia following a first deal in Thailand
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An emerging niche market for mid-budget releases could be a game-changer for independent producers hoping to get a slice of the Chinese movie boom.
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