Cash splashed for pricey TV drama

2012-12-11 13:52:15

The Legend of Chu and Han, China's most expensive television drama to date, will be broadcast by Tianjin TV in one month.

Surprises at film critics award in Los Angeles

2012-12-11 09:08:33

The French movie about an aging couple, Amour (Love), was the surprise choice for best film of 2012 by the Los Angeles Film Critics Association.

Screening culture

2012-12-11 08:54:45

An Austrian scholar of Chinese film hopes to create more points of contact between her homeland and host country's cinema. Blessed month for movie lovers

African photography

2012-12-10 16:08:46

Africa: See You, See Me takes its title from the art on a truck known as the "mammy wagon" and seeks to inspire a new representation of its photography, both critical and celebratory.

Spaces left behind

2012-12-10 16:05:23

The inaugural exhibition of Artify, a gallery devoted to contemporary print and paper art, will feature the first solo show of Malaysian artist Eiffel Chong.

Fusion installation

2012-12-10 15:20:22

Belgian artist Fred Eerdekens combines language and sculpture into one. he uses various mediums, from metal strings to books and synthetic materials.

Dance fest

2012-12-10 15:08:01

Shanghai Songs and Dances Troupe will present a gala show. Highlights of its repertoire will be staged.

Yuletide cheer

2012-12-10 15:06:57

The New York Harlem Singers are arriving with a specially arranged set of holiday songs on Christmas Eve.

Gathering of bands

2012-12-10 15:05:55

Beijing's underground celebrity bands Carsick Cars, Snapline, Mr Graceless and Deadly Cradle Death will perform songs from US rock band Velvet Underground's legendary self-titled album.

British film week

2012-12-10 14:39:11

Broadway Cinema has brought some of Britain's most acclaimed drama, thriller, comedy and biopic films for a week-long showcase.

Folk culture heritage enthusiasts awarded

2012-12-10 14:32:26

The China Agriculture Film and Television Center recently presented the annual "Country Ceremony" to reward 10 people including Ma Weidu and Chang Jiahuang.

France first

2012-12-10 13:51:48

China Art Museum Shanghai's opening exhibition is a blockbuster featuring major 19th and 20th century French artists.