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China bans movies, actors from prominent Taiwan film awards
Beijing, Aug 7 (AP/UNB) — China said Wednesday that it was banning Chinese movies and actors from participating in Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards, one of the Asian film industry's most prestigious honors, as Beijing ramps up economic and political pressure on the island it claims as its own territory.
Scorsese's 'The Irishman' to premiere at New York Film Fest
New York, Jul 30 (AP/UNB) — Martin Scorsese's big-budget mafia epic "The Irishman" will premiere as the opening night film at the 57th New York Film Festival, Film at Lincoln Center announced Monday.
Film "The Bravest" high-rated in advance screening
Beijing, July 29 (Xinhua/UNB) -- "The Bravest," an upcoming Chinese feature film based on a real fire accident, has received a user rating of 9.6 out of 10 on Maoyan, a Chinese film database and ticketing platform, in advance screening.
"Ne Zha" continues to lead Chinese mainland box office
Beijing, July 29 (Xinhua/UNB) -- "Ne Zha," a Chinese animated film, continued to lead the Chinese mainland box office on Sunday, the China Movie Data Information Network said Monday.
'Lion King' reigns above box office for second week
Los Angeles, Jul 29 (AP/UNB) — "The Lion King" rode its circle of life into a second weekend atop the box office and "Once Upon A Time ... In Hollywood," while not quite doing fairytale numbers, gave director Quentin Tarantino his biggest opening ever.
HBO chief: Sorry, fans, no 'Game of Thrones' do-over
Beverly Hills, Jul 25 (AP/UNB) — The clamor from "Game of Thrones" fans for a do-over of the drama's final season has been in vain.
Universal to release 2 new films in its 'Halloween' saga
Los Angeles, Jul 21 (AP/UNB) — Universal says it will release two new "Halloween" films, including one with the ominous title "Halloween Ends."
Marvel boss says Mahershala Ali is 'Blade'
San Diego, Jul 21 (AP/UNB) — Two-time Academy Award-winner Mahershala Ali is going to be "Blade." Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige closed out an epic presentation Saturday at Comic-Con with the news.
New "Lion King" leads Chinese mainland box office
Beijing, July 13 (Xinhua/UNB) -- "The Lion King," a new live action-style remake, topped the Chinese mainland box office on Friday, with a strong first-day performance, China Movie Data Information Network reported Saturday.
The moon landing was a giant leap for movies, too
New York, Jul 13 (AP/UNB) — In 1964, Stanley Kubrick, on the recommendation of the science-fiction author Arthur C. Clarke, bought a telescope.