The Da Vinci Code, a Hollywood blockbuster adapted from Dan Brown's best-seller, has swept Chinese audience over its opening weekend.

 

Insiders said that box office revenue might have hit nearly 40 million yuan (US$5 million) on the Chinese mainland since its release on Friday.

 

A spokesman with the Huaxia Film Distribution Co., Ltd, which is responsible for the film's marketing in the northeastern, eastern and southwestern regions, told Xinhua News Agency Monday the box office revenue has reached 19 million yuan (US$2.4 million) in these regions.

 

The rest revenue has gone to the northwestern, northern and central southern regions, which are charged by the China Film Group Corporation (CFGC).

 

 

(Xinhua News Agency May 23, 2006)