Interpret Weekly: Asia Entertainment 10/04/2021

Bona Film Group China Film Co. Shanghai Animation Film Studio War epic The Battle at Lake Changjin had an explosive opening during the country’s long National Day holiday weekend, earning $235 million from Thursday to Sunday (from Friday to Sunday, it totaled $203.2 million). The film is a rare co-directorial effort, uniting A-list Chinese filmmakers […]

Interpret Weekly: Asia Entertainment 09/27/2021

China Film Co. China Film Co. 20th Century Studios Legendary/Warner Bros.’ Dune will be opening day-and-date with the U.S. in China on Oct. 22 while Daniel Craig’s swan song as James Bond, No Time to Die, will open on Oct. 29. Both of these movies come after the October 1 Chinese National Day holiday which […]

Interpret Weekly: Asia Entertainment 09/20/2021

China Film Co. 20th Century Studios China Film Co. Free Guy grossed $4.8 million during the three days of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, bringing its China cumulative so far up to $85.1 million. Surpassing Free Guy to score first this weekend was new release Cloudy Mountain from China Film Co. The effects-heavy disaster film grossed […]

Consolidation and Innovation Mark Smart Door Lock Segment

Interpret research finds that smart door lock adoption increased to 9% in Q1 2021, buoyed by more variety in designs and price points, innovative features, and accelerated adoption in new homes, multifamily and short-term rentals.