Summary
China has become a major player in the global film industry, rivaling the United States in box office earnings. The relationship between the US and Chinese film industries has evolved over time, with both countries influencing each other's movie markets.
Key Facts
- The US historically led global box office earnings until China emerged as a strong competitor.
- China and Hollywood have a long history of interaction and collaboration in the film industry.
- The relationship between the two film industries has seen changes in power and influence over time.
- The collaboration between China and Hollywood is part of a broader look at the movie business discussed in the NPR show.
- The dynamic between the US and China’s film industries includes periods of closer collaboration and moments of tension.