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#27 Building Wanda Studios in Qingdao Middle Earth - China’s cultural industry podcast
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- 電視與電影
Dalian Wanda Group, led by billionaire Wáng Jiànlín 王建林, invested heavily in China's movie industry over the past decade. In 2014, at the cost of $8 billion, Wanda Studios Qingdao was founded. This move was aimed at establishing a dynamic supply chain that would be able to facilitate the creation of entire films, from production to distribution. After debt issues forced Wanda to sell its majority stake in the venture to Sunac, another Chinese property developer, the studios were rebranded as Oriental Movie Metropolis.
Gary Kho, the former chief technical officer and chief marketing officer of Wanda Studios Qingdao, worked for the studios throughout their construction. In this interview, he describes how the facilities were built, identifies some of the challenges that the film industry faces domestically, and expounds on his work in bridging divides between China’s film and TV industry and those abroad.
Middle Earth is made by China Compass Productions and hosted by Aladin Farré. If you have a China-themed cultural project like shooting your next documentary or look for a specific talent, please get in touch!
Recommended watching
- Wandering Earth (流浪地球 2019), shot at Wanda Studios.
With thanks to Brenden Gonsalves for graphic design & Sean Calvo for music support.
Don't miss out on our live event in Beijing! 18th of AprilBook your ticket : https://yoopay.cn/event/49445260For six years, the Middle Earth Podcast has been a favorite among creatives working in and with China to learn the latest news about the world's second-largest cultural market. As we reach 100 episodes with over 220 guests, it's time to take a look back at the show and the industry it covers with a live audience, followed by a Q&A and our infamous quiz.
Dalian Wanda Group, led by billionaire Wáng Jiànlín 王建林, invested heavily in China's movie industry over the past decade. In 2014, at the cost of $8 billion, Wanda Studios Qingdao was founded. This move was aimed at establishing a dynamic supply chain that would be able to facilitate the creation of entire films, from production to distribution. After debt issues forced Wanda to sell its majority stake in the venture to Sunac, another Chinese property developer, the studios were rebranded as Oriental Movie Metropolis.
Gary Kho, the former chief technical officer and chief marketing officer of Wanda Studios Qingdao, worked for the studios throughout their construction. In this interview, he describes how the facilities were built, identifies some of the challenges that the film industry faces domestically, and expounds on his work in bridging divides between China’s film and TV industry and those abroad.
Middle Earth is made by China Compass Productions and hosted by Aladin Farré. If you have a China-themed cultural project like shooting your next documentary or look for a specific talent, please get in touch!
Recommended watching
- Wandering Earth (流浪地球 2019), shot at Wanda Studios.
With thanks to Brenden Gonsalves for graphic design & Sean Calvo for music support.
Don't miss out on our live event in Beijing! 18th of AprilBook your ticket : https://yoopay.cn/event/49445260For six years, the Middle Earth Podcast has been a favorite among creatives working in and with China to learn the latest news about the world's second-largest cultural market. As we reach 100 episodes with over 220 guests, it's time to take a look back at the show and the industry it covers with a live audience, followed by a Q&A and our infamous quiz.
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