What's New in China: Feb 28

By Andrew Chin, February 28, 2017

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What's New is a recurring column that looks at the new films, music, books and DVD releases in and/or about Chinese mainland


Film: The Lego Batman Movie

Mar 3: The Lego Batman Movie

The follow-up to the hit 2014 film The Lego Movie takes viewers to Gotham. Arrested Development’s Will Arnett voices Batman, who must go on a personal journey to learn the importance of teamwork so he can take down The Joker. Expect a light-hearted romp full of silly riffs for kids and adults. Opens nationwide on March 3.


Film: Logan

Film: Logan

Hugh Jackman reprises the role of Wolverine for the final time. Unlike some other entries in the series, Logan has received wide critical acclaim for its gritty story of an out of his prime Wolverine roped into one last mission by an aged Professor X (Patrick Stewart) to save a young mutant, two decades after the last mutant was born. Opens nationwide on March 3.


Film: A Dog’s Purpose

 Film: A Dog’s Purpose

This hit adaptation of W. Bruce Cameron’s hit 2010 novel tells the story of Bailey, a Golden Retriever, who goes through four different life cycles (and breeds) to finally reconnect with his original owner. Opens nationwide on March 3.


Stream: 89th Academy Awards

 Stream: 89th Academy Awards
Image from EW.com

If you haven't seen this year's Oscars, stop what you are doing and check out the amazingly awkward presentation for the Best Picture award - a clusterfuck so stunning that the inclusion of a living person's photo in this year's In Memorium segment has been overlooked. Streamable exclusively on QQ Video.


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