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Twitch
Yet another service has been shut down in China as the social streaming service Twitch has officially been closed off by the country The BBC has reported that the country has slowly been cutting off access to the website and its content, as documented by bloggers and others on social media But it wasn't until[...]
China's Future in the DC Universe from Doomsday Clock: The Great Twenty
But other countries are catching up… But who is who? Well, The Great Ten over in China have doubled in size it seems… The Great Ten was created by Grant Morrison, JG Jones, and Joe Bennett in 52 #6 in 2006 as a government-sponsored state superhero team All were created by them unless specified But they've gone[...]
NetEase and Marvel Debut New Original Chinese Superheroes
In Warriors of Three Sovereigns, a college student faces off against an ancient tyrant, while in Cyclone stars a female architect with wind-based powers. Other Marvel comics released on NetEase include Civil War and Nick Spencer's Nazi Captain America: Steve Rogers run. Sadly, if you're interested in checking these comics out and you're outside of China, you'll[...]
Amazon Looks to Spend $1 Billion on Series That's NOT Lord of the Rings
The streaming service has shifted it programming efforts towards large, internationally-viable "tent pole" series similar to HBO's Game of Thrones, AMC's The Walking Dead and Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale. First published in book form in 2008 (it was serialized in Science Fiction World in 2006), here's a brief overview of Cixin's The Three-Body Problem: Set against the[...]
Nintendo Switch Hot List
According the the Q&A section of Nintendo's yearly financial briefing, Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima answered investor questions on whether Nintendo has any activities planned for the China region for Fiscal Year 2018. Q4: I understand from your answers that you will continue to study business possibilities in China because it is such an incredibly huge and alluring market[...]
Chinese Audiences Didn't Think Star Wars: The Last Jedi Actors Were Attractive Enough
There are a number of reasons why, explored in a new article from China Film Insider, but one that stands out is that apparently Chinese audiences didn't think the cast of Star Wars: The Last Jedi were attractive enough. According to the report, Marvel movies are successful in China in part because they're "filled with larger-than-life[...]
ex-file 3
If that title sounds a little familiar to Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, then you won't be surprised to learn that Ex-File 2 was subtitled "The Backup Strike Back." Ex-File 3 has doubled The Last Jedi's box office take so far this weekend, according to THR. The problem for Star Wars is that the original[...]
battlegrounds pubg
Reuters released a story over the weekend detailing the plans Bluehole has releasing PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds in China According to the report, the Chinese government isn't too fond of the "killing" aspect to a battle royale game and would rather players focused on the "teamwork" aspect Bluehole, not wanting to miss out on the massive gaming[...]
wwe network
The WWE Network will finally debut in China on August 18th, according to a press release on WWE's website, but it may not exactly be the online streaming service most are used to. In partnership with Chinese streaming TV network PPTV, WWE is bringing its popular subscription video service to the Chinese market Instead of the[...]
Chinese Censors Have Removed Gay Kiss From Alien Covenant
Yup, he went there. After telling Walter how no one will love him like he does, David then kisses him tenderly. However, Chinese audiences will not see this at all, as some who had seen the film outside of China noticed the scene's absence, as it has now all found the embrace of the cutting room floor. Now,[...]
Lin, Tropper To Bring Bruce Lee-Influenced Drama Warrior To Cinemax
Inspired by an idea from late martial arts legend Bruce Lee, the series will be created and executive produced by Banshee co-creator Jonathan Tropper; and executive produced by Justin Lin (Fast & Furious) and Danielle Woodrow via Perfect Storm Entertainment, with Shannon Lee representing Bruce Lee Entertainment. Warrior is being described as a gritty, action-packed crime drama set historically[...]
Is The Power Rangers Sequel In Jeopardy?
But sadly, Forbes are reporting that the film's debut in China has been far from spectacular – reporting that on it's first day Power Rangers only took $1.2 million. It will be hard to justify a big budget sequel with these kinds of figures, which is a shame given the film's reception It would be a[...]
Marvel Cast Tilda Swinton In Doctor Strange So As Not To Offend China
He originates from Tibet, so if you acknowledge that Tibet is a place and that he's Tibetan, you risk alienating one billion people who think that that's bullshit and risk the Chinese government going, "Hey, you know one of the biggest film-watching countries in the world? We're not going to show your movie because you[...]
CB Cebulski Moves To China, Full-Time, For Marvel And Disney
It's the natural extension of a lot of what I've been doing already, except moving forward, I won't be on as many long haul flights; you see, I'm relocating! Mutsumi and I, and Clyde, are all moving to China!! In order to better support the continuing endeavors of all my friends and colleagues in the Disney offices[...]
Rob Liefeld Weighs In On PG, R And X-Rated Cuts Of Deadpool
Show me the f-ck in those comics. Right here Rob! Do expect Deadpool to be the most pirated movie in China this year Nothing gets the young Chinese torrenting like something the state bans….   Bleeding Cool's own, and ex-Marvel Comics Watcher video blogger Grace Randolph has launched a petition for Fox to grant Deadpool a PG cut suitable for[...]
Marvel To Create New Chinese Superheroes – And Introduce Iron Fist?
According to a GB Times translation of a Xinhau News Agency report, Marvel execs Jeffrey Reingold and Stephen Wacker attended an event in China this week to promote the launch of the Ant-Man movie in the country. While talking to sci fi fans, comic fans and watching cartoonists recreate ancient mythological creatures, they said that as well as telling[...]
South Korean Body Horror Comic, Beauty Water, Becomes Smash Hit In China
Chinese news network ECNS reports that a recent South Korean on-line horror manwha Beauty Water has gone viral in China And that millions of new readers are now seeking out other horrific comics by the cartoonist Oh Seong-dae, just one of a number of South Korean creators gaining new prominence in China. Beauty Water features "a young overweight woman[...]
China's Game Console Ban Has Been Lifted
Since 2000, China has had a ban on the sale of games consoles nationwide While it was possible to get hands on a console, especially in Shanghai, the ban stifled companies like Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo from selling their consoles across the enitre country. According to The Wall Street Journal (via GameSpot), that ban has now been[...]
Legendary East Has A New Logo
Formed in 2011 by Thomas Tull, Legendary East is a production company created by Legendary to co-produce films with Chinese companies, so bypassing quota restrictions on the amount of foreign films distributed in the country. It currently operates a deal with China Film Co to produce multiple films. And now it has a new logo. The non-Latin characters[...]
China Bans Attack On Titan, Death Note And Dozens Of Other Manga And Anime
China's state news media stated yesterday that the government is to ban 38 Japanese comics and animated series for what they describe as "severely improper content" regarding the use of violence and terror. These include the international hit comics Attack On Titan and Death Note as well as the cartoon TV series Terror in Resonance. Dozens of[...]
Another French Satirical Magazine Cover Caused Outrage – This Time In China
The government controlled Global Times have called it indecent and wonder if the magazine is trying to emulate Charlie Hebdo for attention's sake. In France and the rest of Europe, people used to take a secular attitude over free speech, but now they seem to see it through the lens of religion, and are even willing[...]
Thursday Runaround – The Lenny Henry Spider-Man
The list of buyers includes people of all age groups," said Kumar at a book depot adding, "The comics are based on 'real incidents in the early life of Narendra Modi," he claimed. CHINA IN YOUR HENTAI China cracks down on locally produced slash fiction and hentai… A Chinese crackdown on pornography is taking a creative turn. Authorities have arrested over 20[...]
The Avengers In China… Or Is It Japan?
AND WIN! 32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99 And this is the cover: Why, in a story taking place in part of China, are all the Avengers (other than Shang-chi) dressed up in Japanese-inspired costumes? We asked Adi Tantimedh who told us; Spider-Woman's faux-schoolgirl uniform costume is definitely a fetish cod-Japanese costume riff There are no sailor schoolgirl uniforms in China[...]
The ComiXology Chart – How Much Does China Love Sexy Alice In Wonderland?
China With only Invincible and Millar's Spider-Man getting a look in Wow A lot of love for sexualised Alice In Wonderland there. Grimm Fairy Tales: Alice In Wonderland #1 ¥12.00 Invincible #48 ¥6.00 Grimm Fairy Tales Digital Omnibus Vol 2 ¥278.00 Grimm Fairy Tales: Alice In Wonderland #3 ¥18.00 Grimm Fairy Tales: Alice In Wonderland #2 ¥12.00 Grimm Fairy Tales: Alice[...]
Mr. Smylie Goes to Dubai: Reflections on Middle East Film & Comic-Con
Everyone speaks English (it is mandatory in schools) and English serves as the lingua franca, as only about 1 in 8 people in the UAE are actually native locals, the vast majority being guest workers from India, Pakistan, Indonesia, China, and other points East, as well as a huge number of expat Westerners I don't[...]