Film explores struggles of young Peking Opera performers

"The Midsummer's Voice," a drama about young Peking Opera performers, premiered in Beijing on July 18, drawing praise for its portrayal of youth, friendship and struggle.

British theatrical actor back on Chinese stage 45 years later

British actor Terence Wilton remembers vividly when they first visited China with the stage play Hamlet in 1979, the young actors and actresses were so excited that they "kissed the ground" upon arrival.

​Children's favorite 'Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf' returns to cinemas

The popular animated franchise "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf" returns to the big screen this summer, bringing a new world-saving adventure to entertain young fans.

Documentary series casts glow on growing old

Age has no limit for people finding their passion, falling in love, realizing their dreams or thriving like never before. This is the message a recently released documentary series has tried to convey about aging.

Medical series begins run on African TV

"Welcome to Milele," a popular TV series following a Chinese medical team dispatched to work in Africa, began airing on Wednesday in Kenya and Tanzania in a Swahili-dubbed version.

China's 2024 summer box office surpasses 5 billion yuan mark

The Chinese mainland summer box office surged past 5 billion yuan (about 701 million U.S. dollars) on Thursday.

'Twisters' storms into Chinese cinemas, blending thrills with climate awareness

The disaster movie "Twisters" hits Chinese cinemas on July 19, promising audiences a thrilling and terrifying tornado experience this summer.

Tanzania's Zanzibar Int'l Film Festival to attract over 3,000 films worldwide

The forthcoming Tanzania's Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF), also known as the Festival of the Dhow Countries, will feature more than 3,000 films from across the globe, according to organizers.

​Comedy blockbuster 'Successor' heats up China's summer box office

The Chinese comedy "Successor" topped the Chinese mainland box office with preview screenings on July 13, finally bringing heat to the lukewarm film market.

Actress guides international guests in cultural fusion adventure

The well-received reality travel show "Divas Hit the Road" has introduced a spin-off series showcasing actress Zhao Zhaoyi as a tour guide for guests from Laos, Thailand and Indonesia.