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Superman (2025) Opens with Optimism, Trails Behind Jurassic World: Rebirth and Chinese Thriller Malice in China Box Office
11 Jul

Superman (2025) Opens with Optimism, Trails Behind Jurassic World: Rebirth and Chinese Thriller Malice in China Box Office

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LayarHijau – The superhero film Superman (2025) officially premiered in Chinese theaters on July 9, 2025. While globally anticipated and warmly received, its box office performance in China still lags behind two dominating films. Box Office Ranking: Currently in Third Place According to Maoyan data, Superman (2025) holds the third position in the Chinese box office. The top two are: First place: Jurassic World: Rebirth, starring Scarlett Johansson as Zora Bennett. The dinosaur epic has performed strongly worldwide and earned approximately RMB 184.8 million during its opening weekend in China. Second place: Malice, a local psychological thriller that has gone…
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Why Is Liu Yuning Still Reluctant to Make Movies? Here’s His Reason
09 Jul

Why Is Liu Yuning Still Reluctant to Make Movies? Here’s His Reason

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LayarHijau– Two rising Chinese stars, Liu Yuning and Zhao Lusi, have openly shared their honest thoughts about starring in films. In separate interviews, both actors admitted that they still have a lot to learn before they feel ready to take on the big screen. Liu Yuning candidly revealed that he is not yet brave enough to star in a movie. He feels that his current acting skills are not strong enough to bear the enormous responsibility that comes with a high-budget film production. “I just feel like I’m not worthy enough. If a production invests a lot of money but…
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20 Jun

When Will Creation of the Gods II Be Available on Netflix, Amazon, and iTunes? Here’s Our Prediction

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LayarHijau.com – Fans of epic Chinese films are wondering: when will Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force be available on streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, or iTunes? As of mid-June 2025, the film has yet to appear on any digital platform, and no official announcements have been made by the producers. However, by analyzing past release patterns—especially the first film—we can estimate when and where the sequel might go online. General Streaming Patterns for Chinese Films Most major Chinese films follow a traditional release window strategy: Theatrical Premiere First: Films debut in cinemas domestically, and often internationally. Streaming Comes Later: After…
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17 Jun

China’s Film Industry Pushes for Pay Cuts: What Will Happen to Our Beloved Stars?

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LayarHijau.com – China’s film industry is currently shaken by a serious proposal that could directly affect our favorite celebrities. At the opening of this year’s Shanghai International Film Festival, several top industry figures openly called for a reduction in film production costs—including the hefty fees paid to A-list stars. This isn’t just a minor issue. Key industry players such as Wang Changtian (Chairman of Enlight Media), Li Jie (President of Damai Entertainment), and Chen Zhixi (Chairwoman of Wanda Films) have voiced their concern over skyrocketing production budgets that are no longer in line with the steadily declining box office revenue. According to…
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17 Jun

Director Talks About The First Frost Movie Version, Hints at Bai Jingting and Zhang Ruonan’s Relationship

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LayarHijau.com – Speculation about a film adaptation of the hit Chinese drama The First Frost (难哄) resurfaced after director Qu Youning (瞿友宁) made intriguing remarks during a fan event in Taiwan. Rather than focusing solely on the potential movie, the director’s comments about the show's lead actors, Bai Jingting and Zhang Ruonan, sparked even greater attention online. The event, held on June 15, 2025, was a photo book signing session for The First Frost. Qu Youning—well-known for works like Your Name Engraved Herein, It Started with a Kiss, and Go Go Squid!—engaged with fans and media in a casual yet revealing…
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16 Jun

Zhu Yilong, Wu Lei, and Ni Ni Attend Shanghai Film Festival to Promote “Dongji Island”

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LayarHijau.com – On the evening of June 14, the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival officially opened at the Shanghai Grand Theater. One of the major highlights on the red carpet was the team behind the upcoming summer film Dongji Island. Director Guan Hu, chief producer Liang Jing, and leading actors Zhu Yilong, Wu Lei, Ni Ni, and Li Jiuxiao appeared at the event to promote the movie.Speaking about the film’s key themes, director Guan Hu explained that Dongji Island aims to portray the kindness and courage of the Chinese people. “Chinese people are not only kind but also brave. That’s…
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15 Jun

Wu Lei Goes All Out in Dongji Island, Takes on a Fisherman Role and Undergoes Intense Physical Training

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LayarHijau.com – Chinese actor Wu Lei is making headlines with his upcoming film Dongji Island, set to be released this August. In the movie, he plays a humble fisherman and shows impressive dedication by fully transforming himself physically and mentally for the role. A recently released behind-the-scenes video from the production team shows Wu Lei feeling visibly shy during a costume fitting, where he wore minimal clothing to reflect the daily attire of real-life island fishermen. In the clip, he says, “I’m so embarrassed, I’m not ready!” However, he later jokes, “Now, I’ve opened my mind... and my character’s outfit too,”…
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15 Jun

Strong Chemistry Sparks Demand for Yang Mi and Li Xian to Star in a Drama Together

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LayarHijau.com — The interaction between Yang Mi and Li Xian during the promotion of She's Got No Name at the 2025 Shanghai International Film Festival has sparked buzz among Weibo users. Although they are not the main couple in the film, their appearance together during press events quickly drew attention and ignited discussions about their potential as co-stars in a television drama. She's Got No Name is a film set in 1940s Shanghai, starring Zhang Ziyi in the leading role. In this movie, Yang Mi plays Wang Xumei while Li Xian portrays Zhang Baofu. Despite their characters not being romantically linked,…
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14 Jun

Yang Mi Draws Attention at Shanghai Film Festival, Promotes Two Films at Once

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LayarHijau.com — Chinese actress Yang Mi captured headlines during the opening of the Shanghai International Film Festival on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Walking the red carpet to promote her two latest projects — The Lychees of Chang’an and She’s Got No Name — Yang Mi quickly climbed Weibo’s trending list with hashtags like #杨幂手拿荔枝 (Yang Mi holding lychees), #杨幂上影节出图 (Yang Mi's festival photos released), and #杨幂长安的荔枝一滴泪镜头 (Yang Mi’s one-tear scene in Lychees of Chang’an). A Lychee as a Symbolic Statement Yang Mi was photographed holding a lychee in her hand, and even the cake at the event was lychee-themed — a subtle…
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12 Jun

Li Xian Takes on a Villain Role Opposite Zhang Ziyi in This Upcoming Film

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LayarHijau.com — Actor Li Xian is back in the spotlight with two major projects: a bold turn as a villain in an upcoming feature film and a highly anticipated drama sequel that reunites him with co-star Yang Zi. Villain Debut in the Film She’s Got No Name For the first time in his 13-year acting career, Li Xian plays an antagonist in the film She’s Got No Name (original title: 酱园弄 / Jiàng Yuán Nòng), directed by Peter Chan and starring Zhang Ziyi, Lei Jiayin, and Li Xian himself. Set in Japanese-occupied Shanghai during the 1940s, She’s Got No Name is inspired by…
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