From China: The Different Fates of This Year’s Two British-Chinese Co-productions
The Different Fates of This Year’s Two British-Chinese Co-productions Starring Orlando Bloom, British-Chinese action thriller ‘S.M.A.R.T. Chase‘ opened in China on September 30, and has only made 14 million yuan after 5 days in release. Meanwhile, ‘The Foreigner,’ another British-Chinese co-production starring Jackie Chan, is one of the top performers during the National Day holiday in China. While the author of this article didn’t elaborate on why ‘S.M.A.R.T. Chase’ is failing, he did mention the legal dispute between the film’s Chinese investor Bliss Media and its American producer from Das Films. He also attributes the success of ‘The Foreigner‘ to Jackie Chan’s participation and the efforts Wanda Pictures and Yaolai Cinema have been spending in promoting the film. Casting Directors in China: What Role Do They Play? While casting directors play an important role in Hollywood and have the authority to make important casting decisions, their counterparts in ...