Film and Pen

China

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Abstract visualization of Seedance 2.0 AI generating video, showcasing data streams and global connectivity for media creation.
Media Industry

Seedance 2.0's Multimodal AI Visual Creation Priced Differently Across Platforms

For just $9.60 a month, users in China can access ByteDance's cutting-edge Seedance 2.0, a multimodal AI capable of generating complex video clips with natively synced audio and lip-sync from a dozen

Amelia Frost·August 25, 2026
Animated character Niu Lai showered with gold coins in a cinema that transforms from empty to full, symbolizing a surprising box office success.
Media Industry

Micro-budget 'Niu Lai' earns millions after slow start

The Chinese animated film 'Niu Lai' sold fewer than 300 tickets and earned just 7,700 yuan (£842) in its first 10 days, according to The Guardian .

Amelia Frost·August 23, 2026
A scene from Warwick Thornton's film 'Wolfram' being screened at the Shanghai International Film Festival, highlighting Indigenous Australian culture on a global stage.
Production

Warwick Thornton's 'Wolfram' China Premiere at Shanghai Film Fest

"Wolfram," an Australian Indigenous film, captivated Chinese audiences at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, marking its China premiere on June 14.

Victor Ren·June 22, 2026