According to the South China Morning Post, online video sites in China have enabled filmmakers to post their work online and often shorter versions as compared to those in traditional cinemas. Over the past few years, microfilms have been a hit as it pushes the limits of what can be shown. The South China Morning Post reports that the update of the two-year-old regulation of online dramas and microfilms has raised fears of constraints in creativity. The broadcast authorities … [Read more...] about Tighter regulations for China’s online video sites
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China to limit shopping ads
According to the People's Daily Online, China's TV watchdog has urged satellite channels across the country to limit air time given to shopping commercials from 2014. Satellite TV channels are allowed to broadcast shopping advertisements, known as infomercials, only once per hour and no more than three minutes every time, according to a circular released by the State General Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television, added the report. Furthermore, the … [Read more...] about China to limit shopping ads
SARFT-owned China Movie Channel appoints Jiaflix to offer international films
California - Jiaflix Enterprises and M1905, the official internet subsidiary of China Movie Channel/CCTV6, have jointly announced an exclusive venture to stream both Chinese and international feature films on a subscription basis (SVOD), as well as international feature films on a transactional video on demand basis (TVOD) throughout China. The long term agreement names Jiaflix, a U.S./China enterprise, M1905's exclusive authorised party for the importation of international films and … [Read more...] about SARFT-owned China Movie Channel appoints Jiaflix to offer international films
Double-digit growth for China TV market in 2009
Beijing - Revenue for China's TV, film and radio industries surged 17.06% in 2009 on year to RMB 195.9 billion (US$28.7 billion), according to a report by the country's State Administration of Radio, Film and Television. According to the recently released blue book, 'The Report on Development of China's Radio, Film and Television' (2010 edition), the film market performed especially well. Box office receipts reached RMB 6.2 billion (US$907 million) with domestic movies accounting for 56.6% of … [Read more...] about Double-digit growth for China TV market in 2009
