INDUSTRY BRIEF: China box office hits record during Lunar New Year holiday
China’s box office set a new record during this year’s weeklong Lunar New Year holiday, according to data from Maoyan Pro. As of 8 a.m. on Wednesday, the top 10…
Maoyan shines in spotlight of rebounding China box office
The country’s top ticket seller said its revenue doubled last year, as income from film production overtook its older ticketing business to become its top revenue source Key Takeaways: Maoyan…
Imax China bows from Hong Kong after failing to find an audience
The big screen theater technology company has offered to buy out its Hong Kong-listed China unit at a price well above recent trading levels, but just a third of its…
It’s ‘Lights, Camera and Some Action’ for Imax China After Strong Holiday Box Office
Nationwide ticket sales reached $943 million over seven-day Lunar New Year holiday, down 21% from last year but ahead of pre-pandemic levels in 2019 Key Takeaways: China’s Lunar New Year…
With Covid Fading, IMAX China Results Highlight Pre-Pandemic Cinema Troubles
Big-screen movie giant reports revenue-per-screen was just half of pre-pandemic levels in first half of 2020, even as other indicators approached pre-Covid figures Key points: IMAX China returned to profitability…