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Successor (2024 Film)
''Successor'' () is a 2024 Chinese comedy drama film co-directed by Yan Fei and Peng Damo, starring Shen Teng and Ma Li. It follows a wealthy couple, Ma Chenggang and his wife Chunlan, who decide to conceal their true wealth and start a reverse child-rearing journey in order to train their son Ma Jiye to be a capable family successor. ''Successor'' was released on July 16, 2024. Plot Ma Chenggang, a wealthy man in Xihong City, worries that his eldest son is too spoiled to succeed him. Determined to raise a capable successor, he turns his focus to his younger son, Ma Jiye, born to his second wife, Chunlan. To prevent Jiye from indulging in a luxurious life and losing the motivation to strive, Chenggang and Chunlan take an unconventional approach. They conceal their wealth, moving the family to a dilapidated neighborhood where Ma Chenggang grew up. They maintain an illusion of poverty, so that Jiye could develop qualities such as hard work, knowledge, careful budgeting, physical fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shen Teng
Shen Teng (born 23 October 1979) is a Chinese comedian, actor and director. He is known for starring in the films '' Goodbye Mr. Loser'' (2015), '' Never Say Die'' (2017), '' Hello Mr. Billionaire'' (2018), ''Crazy Alien'' (2019), ''Pegasus'' (2019) and its sequel, '' Hi, Mom'' (2021), '' Moon Man'' (2022), '' Full River Red'' (2023), and ''Successor'' (2024). Biography Shen Teng was born in Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China in 1979. He attended the People's Liberation Army Academy of Art in 1999 and received a bachelor's degree in 2003. In 2003, he became a contracted artist of Happy Twist stage play. In 2012, he performed the sketch " Today's Happiness" on the CCTV Spring Festival Gala for the first time. One of the most popular comedians in China, Shen has performed on CCTV's several New Year Galas and played the leading role in the film '' Goodbye Mr. Loser'' in 2015, which was his breakout film role. Since then, he has starred in films such as '' Hello Mr. Billionaire'' and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024 In Film
2024 in film is an overview of events, including award ceremonies, festivals, a list of country- and genre-specific lists of films, and notable deaths. Columbia Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) celebrated their 100th anniversaries; Toei Company celebrated its 75th anniversary; DreamWorks Pictures and DreamWorks Animation celebrated their 30th anniversaries; and the first Mickey Mouse films, including ''Steamboat Willie'' (1928), entered the public domain this year. Alongside new releases, multiple popular films like ''The Lion King'' (1994), ''Les Misérables'' (2012), '' Alien'' (1979), '' Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace'' (1999), '' Whiplash'' (2014), ''The Texas Chain Saw Massacre'' (1974), ''Shrek 2'' (2004), ''Twister'' (1996), ''Saw'' (2004), ''Coraline'' (2009), ''The Nightmare Before Christmas'' (1993), '' Hocus Pocus'' (1993), '' Interstellar'' (2014) and '' Tenet'' (2020) were re-released to either celebrate their anniversaries or fill in the gaps lef ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4DX Films
4DX is a 4D film presentation system developed by CJ 4DPlex, a subsidiary of South Korean cinema chain CJ CGV. It allows films to be augmented with various practical effects, including motion-seats, wind, strobelights, simulated snow, and scents. First debuted in 2009, it presents films in both stereoscopic 3D and monoscopic 2D formats. CJ has licensed the technology worldwide. , CJ 4DPlex operates 678 4DX theaters in 65 countries through partnerships with more than 80 theaters, including Wanda Cinemas, Cinépolis, Cineworld, Regal Cinemas, Cineplex Entertainment, Kinepolis, Event Cinemas, Village Cinemas, and Nu Metro. The company recorded an annual growth rate of more than 50 percent from 2013 to 2018. Effects The effects are: * Seats: rotations over three axes, sway (left–right movement), leg tickler, vibration * Near-seat effects: airflow and water spray directed at the moviegoer's face, water, rain, scent effect, hot air * Room effects: bubbles, fog, wind, strobes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IMAX Films
IMAX is a proprietary system of high-resolution cameras, film formats, film projectors, and theaters known for having very large screens with a tall aspect ratio (approximately either 1.43:1 or 1.90:1) and steep stadium seating, with the 1.43:1 ratio format being available only in few selected locations. Graeme Ferguson, Roman Kroitor, Robert Kerr, and William C. Shaw were the co-founders of what would be named the IMAX Corporation (founded in September 1967 as Multiscreen Corporation, Ltd.), and they developed the first IMAX cinema projection standards in the late 1960s and early 1970s in Canada. IMAX GT is the premium large format. The digital format uses dual laser projectors, which can show 1.43 digital content when combined with a 1.43 screen. The film format uses very large screens of and, unlike most conventional film projectors, the film runs horizontally so that the image width can be greater than the width of the film stock. It is called the 15/70 format. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinese Drama Films
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2024 Films
4 (four) is a number, numeral and digit. It is the natural number following 3 and preceding 5. It is a square number, the smallest semiprime and composite number, and is considered unlucky in many East Asian cultures. Evolution of the Hindu-Arabic digit Brahmic numerals represented 1, 2, and 3 with as many lines. 4 was simplified by joining its four lines into a cross that looks like the modern plus sign. The Shunga would add a horizontal line on top of the digit, and the Kshatrapa and Pallava evolved the digit to a point where the speed of writing was a secondary concern. The Arabs' 4 still had the early concept of the cross, but for the sake of efficiency, was made in one stroke by connecting the "western" end to the "northern" end; the "eastern" end was finished off with a curve. The Europeans dropped the finishing curve and gradually made the digit less cursive, ending up with a digit very close to the original Brahmin cross. While the shape of the character ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Chinese Films Of 2024
The following is a list of mainland Chinese films first released in year 2024. Highest-grossing films The highest-grossing Chinese films released in 2024, by domestic box office gross revenue In accounting, revenue is the total amount of income generated by the sale of product (business), goods and services related to the primary operations of a business. Commercial revenue may also be referred to as sales or as turnover. Some compan ..., are as follows: Films released January – March See also * List of Chinese films of 2023 * List of Chinese films of 2025 References {{Cinema of China Chinese cinema articles needing attention 2024 in Chinese cinema Chinese cinema articles needing an infobox Chinese cinema by year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Douban
Douban.com (), launched on 6 March 2005, is a Chinese online database and social networking service that allows registered users to record information and create content related to film, books, music, recent events, and activities in Chinese cities. Douban is named after a hutong in Chaoyang District, Beijing where the founder lived while he began work on the website. Douban was formerly open to both registered and unregistered users. For registered users, the website recommends potentially interesting books, movies, and music to them in addition to serving as a social network website such as WeChat, Weibo and record keeper. For unregistered users, the website is a place to find ratings and reviews of media. Douban has about 200 million registered users as of 2013 and some Chinese authors as well as critics register their official personal pages on the site. The platform has been compared to other review sites such as IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Goodreads. Founder Douban (B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ma Li (actress)
Ma Li (; born 28 June 1982) is a Chinese actress best known for her role in ''Goodbye Mr. Loser'' and ''Never Say Die (2017 film), Never Say Die''. Biography Ma was born in Kuandian Manchu Autonomous County, Liaoning on 28 June 1982. Her parents divorced since her childhood. In 1996, with the support of her stepfather, she entered Liaoning Culture and Arts School to study performance. In 2001, she enrolled at the Central Academy of Drama, majored in acting. In 2005, Shen Teng came to the small theater to watch a performance, and Ma appeared in the play ''The City is Full of Pyramids'' (). Ma's performance left a deep impression on him. A month later, Shen directed the drama ''Crazy Stone'' (). Due to unforeseen circumstances, an actor suddenly couldn't attend, so Shen invited her to join the crew, since than, she became a member of the comedy team of Happy Mahua Stage. Between 2009 and 2012, she gradually became a well-known actor of Happy Mahua by starring in the plays "Jia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tencent Video
Tencent Video ( zh, s=腾讯视频, p=Téngxùn Shìpín, also called WeTV outside of China) is a Chinese video streaming website owned by Tencent, launched in April 2011. As of October 2022, Tencent Video has 120 million paid subscribers, making it the 4th largest streaming service in the world, after Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+. Tencent Video also operates an international version, WeTV, which was launched in 2018. Tencent Video supports online video on demand, television broadcasts, and in July 2017 began featuring video content on TCL Corporation, China's biggest television maker. History Tencent Video launched with an independent domain in April 2011; the Tencent Video documentary channel was launched in June. By August 2012, Tencent Video had reached 200 million daily average broadcasts. On 27 April 2013, Tencent Video reached an agreement with six major production companies: BBC Worldwide, ITV Studios, Fremantle Media, All3Media International, and End ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
China Media Capital
China Media Capital () is a private equity firm specializing in growth capital, mid venture, late venture, emerging growth, corporate restructuring, management buyouts, and mergers & acquisitions. The firm prefers to invest in the cultural, technology, media, entertainment, consumer, medical treatment, and telecommunication sectors. It invests both inside and outside China. China Media Capital was founded in 2009 and is based in Shanghai, China, with an additional office in Beijing. CMC has shares in the City Football Group and Formula E team Techeetah. History In August 2010, Star China Media was announced that News Corporation would sell a controlling stake in its assets in mainland China to China Media Capital (CMC), which was headed by Li Ruigang (of Shanghai Media Group).Young, DougNews Corp sells controlling stake in China TV channels Reuters August 9, 2010Chu, KarenNews Corp. sells Chinese-language channels to CMC Associated Press August 9, 2010 (via ''The Hollywo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
