WorldPingConstantin Film and Sony Pictures’ horror reboot “Resident Evil” took the crown at the mainland China box office during the Oct.
9–11 weekend, pulling in RMB81.2 million ($12.1 million) across the three-day frame, according to data from Artisan Gateway.
Release schedules, box office and industry deals show where audience attention and studio money are moving next.
When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.
‘Social Reckoning’ Goes Dark With $5.5M as ‘Other Mommy’ Delivers at Box Office
Five Organizations Launch Asian Producers Alliance In Busan Market
China Box Office: ‘Resident Evil’ Dethrones ‘Traces of Justice’ to Claim Top Spot as Post-Holiday Market Cools
Korea Box Office: Anime Feature ‘Chiikawa’ Edges Past ‘The Assassin(s)’ to Claim Weekend Crown
The original report was published by Variety. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.
Read the full report at VarietyLiving hubs that keep updating as this story develops.
WorldPingJapanese animated fantasy “Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island” climbed to the top of the South Korean box office over the weekend of Oct. 9–11, winning a razor-thin admissions contest against local political thriller “The Assassin(s).
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
WorldPingThree filmmakers at the forefront of China’s women-led cinema boom – Shao Yihui, Yang Lina and Yin Lichuan – have new titles on the slate of sales agent Parallax Films, which is shopping them to buyers at the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) in Busan.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Variety
WorldPingFive independent producer organizations from Korea, Indonesia, Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan launched a coalition, the Asian Producers Alliance (APA), at Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM).
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deadline
Aaron Sorkin's follow-up to 'The Social Network' didn't carry much influence, while Jessica Chastain's horror feature dealt with scathing responses.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Hollywood Reporter
Chinese Foreign Ministry cites national sovereignty and Taiwan separatist activities as reasons behind the measures.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingA homeowner in Brisbane encountered severe hurdles when dealing with a building plagued by significant structural flaws. The Queensland Building and Construction Commission initially denied his claim, but a tribunal later overturned this ruling.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
WorldPing