https://www.scmp.com/rss/500660/feed The latest news on Avengers, Marvel Comics superhero series, including film news, releases and updates. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com These days it’s rare for actors to rake in enormous salaries – well at least compared to the days good old days when audiences were drawn to a movie primarily based on its leading star. Years ago, if a certain actor’s name was attached to a movie, it was almost a guaranteed success. For example Jim Carrey was paid US$20 million – a rarity today – for The Cable Guy in 1996, because it was expected that he could deliver at least US$20 million in its opening weekend. 5 celebrities who went under... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3127398/19-highest-paid-movie-roles-all-time-johnny-depp-pirates?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3127398/19-highest-paid-movie-roles-all-time-johnny-depp-pirates?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 29 Mar 2021 03:30:43 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS With the worst of the coronavirus crisis subsiding in China, cinemas are taking action to replenish their hard-hit box office earnings by betting on old hits. All four of Marvel's Avengers movies are set to be re-released in the country along with James Cameron’s Avatar and Christopher Nolan films Inception and Interstellar, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Cinemas across China have been closed for two months during the Covid-19 pandemic, putting... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/news-bites/article/3076957/avengers-and-avatar-back-chinese-cinemas-post-coronavirus-boost?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/news-bites/article/3076957/avengers-and-avatar-back-chinese-cinemas-post-coronavirus-boost?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2020 10:28:59 +0000 With the worst of the coronavirus crisis subsiding in China, cinemas are taking action to replenish their hard-hit box office earnings by betting on old hits. All four of Marvel's Avengers movies are set to be re-released in the country along with James Cameron’s Avatar and Christopher Nolan films Inception and Interstellar, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Cinemas across China have been closed for two months during the Covid-19 pandemic, putting some in a dire situation. Some even resorted... https://www.scmp.com/china-tech-city/avengers-and-avatar-back-chinese-cinemas-post-coronavirus-boost/article/3076923?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/china-tech-city/avengers-and-avatar-back-chinese-cinemas-post-coronavirus-boost/article/3076923?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2020 10:28:58 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Imagine yourself as Iron Man beaming repulsor rays at your enemies while the Hulk holds off the assault. That’s an experience you can finally have in a MOBA game thanks to NetEase’s new Marvel Super War. The free-to-play game has so far launched in six countries in Southeast Asia and is also available in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. While the game might seem like just yet another reskin of a typical MOBA game, NetEase has really succeeded in applying... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/reviewed/article/3047841/neteases-marvel-super-war-moba-game-people-who-love-superheroes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/reviewed/article/3047841/neteases-marvel-super-war-moba-game-people-who-love-superheroes?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Jan 2020 21:00:14 +0000 Imagine yourself as Iron Man beaming repulsor rays at your enemies while the Hulk holds off the assault. That’s an experience you can finally have in a MOBA game thanks to NetEase’s new Marvel Super War.   The free-to-play game has so far launched in six countries in Southeast Asia and is also available in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. While the game might seem like just yet another reskin of a typical MOBA game, NetEase has really succeeded in applying the MOBA formula to the Marvel Universe.... https://www.scmp.com/reviewed/neteases-marvel-super-war-moba-game-people-who-love-superheroes/article/3044052?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/reviewed/neteases-marvel-super-war-moba-game-people-who-love-superheroes/article/3044052?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 27 Jan 2020 21:00:11 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Disney's new streaming platform, Disney+, is finally live. But as much as the world’s largest country loves Disney, it might be waiting a long time for the streaming service. Disney+ has only launched in the US for now, but it has global ambitions. It’s spreading to other countries over the next couple years, but China’s tight content regulations make it almost impossible to operate as a foreign media company in the country. The problem is certainly not... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3037613/disney-wont-be-streaming-china-any-time-soon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3037613/disney-wont-be-streaming-china-any-time-soon?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 13 Nov 2019 15:30:44 +0000 Disney's new streaming platform, Disney+, is finally live. But as much as the world’s largest country loves Disney, it might be waiting a long time for the streaming service. Disney+ has only launched in the US, Canada and the Netherlands for now, but it has global ambitions. It’s spreading to other countries over the next couple years, but China’s tight content regulations make it almost impossible to operate as a foreign media company in the country. The problem is certainly not that people... https://www.scmp.com/culture/disney-wont-be-streaming-china-any-time-soon/article/3037550?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/disney-wont-be-streaming-china-any-time-soon/article/3037550?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 13 Nov 2019 15:30:42 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Protests are a serious matter, but black-clad citizens who rallied on the streets of Hong Kong the past two Sundays have found creative ways to take a stance with some humor. People were angry about a refusal from the city’s leader to kill a bill that would allow (among other things) Beijing to extradite fugitives in Hong Kong to mainland China. Authorities said the proposed law, now suspended indefinitely, was designed to plug loopholes. But it... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029422/avengers-pokemon-and-game-thrones-how-hong-kong-masses-harness-pop?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029422/avengers-pokemon-and-game-thrones-how-hong-kong-masses-harness-pop?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Jun 2019 11:49:55 +0000 Protests are a serious matter, but black-clad citizens who rallied on the streets of Hong Kong the past two Sundays have found creative ways to take a stance with some humor. People were angry about a refusal from the city’s leader to kill a bill that would allow (among other things) Beijing to extradite fugitives in Hong Kong to mainland China. Authorities said the proposed law, now suspended indefinitely, was designed to plug loopholes. But it triggered fears that political dissidents might be... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/avengers-and-game-thrones-how-hong-kong-masses-harness-pop-culture-and-memes-protest/article/3014886?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/avengers-and-game-thrones-how-hong-kong-masses-harness-pop-culture-and-memes-protest/article/3014886?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Jun 2019 11:49:55 +0000 The biggest names in gaming all want a piece of the franchise that seems like the surest thing in entertainment these days: Marvel superheroes. And nowhere is that happening more than in Asia. The latest to join the fray is Japanese gaming company Square Enix, which unveiled a new Avengers-themed action-adventure game at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3. But they’re not the only ones to make a game about Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. The game, titled Marvel’s Avengers, comes from... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/everyone-making-avengers-games-now/article/3014041?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/everyone-making-avengers-games-now/article/3014041?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Jun 2019 14:49:53 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS The biggest names in gaming all want a piece of the franchise that seems like the surest thing in entertainment these days: Marvel superheroes. And nowhere is that happening more than in Asia. The latest to join the fray is Japanese gaming company Square Enix, which unveiled a new Avengers-themed action-adventure game at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3. But they’re not the only ones to make a game about Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. The... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3029411/everyone-making-avengers-games-now?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3029411/everyone-making-avengers-games-now?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Jun 2019 14:49:53 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS It's the biggest week in gaming: E3 is almost here. GET HYPE. But it's also going to be a slightly weird show, because for the first time, Sony won't be there. Beyond the fact that Sony are one of gaming's three giants, PlayStation's fortunes always seem to have gone hand-in-hand with the show. The very first E3 was notable for Sony's Steve Race introducing PlayStation with the shortest of speeches: "$299", a full US$100 cheaper than the Sega... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/games/article/3029403/what-watch-e3-gamings-biggest-event-our-podcast?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/games/article/3029403/what-watch-e3-gamings-biggest-event-our-podcast?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Jun 2019 10:08:34 +0000 It's the biggest week in gaming: E3 is almost here. GET HYPE. But it's also going to be a slightly weird show, because for the first time, Sony won't be there. Beyond the fact that Sony are one of gaming's three giants, PlayStation's fortunes always seem to have gone hand-in-hand with the show. The very first E3 was notable for Sony's Steve Race introducing PlayStation with the shortest of speeches: "$299", a full US$100 cheaper than the Sega Saturn. Still, that's not to say there won't be lots... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/what-watch-e3-gamings-biggest-event-our-podcast/article/3013573?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/what-watch-e3-gamings-biggest-event-our-podcast/article/3013573?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Jun 2019 10:08:34 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS By now most Marvel fans probably know the stories of Earth's Mightiest Heroes by heart. It turns out that knowledge can be useful for more than just your local pub’s trivia night. It was actually the subject of an exam question at one school in China. The teacher (kudos to her effort) wrote a short biography of Iron Man in Classical Chinese, the written language used in ancient China. For those who aren’t familiar, Classical Chinese reads very... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029395/story-iron-man-retold-ancient-language-delights-marvel-fans?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029395/story-iron-man-retold-ancient-language-delights-marvel-fans?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Jun 2019 12:25:12 +0000 By now most Marvel fans probably know the stories of Earth's Mightiest Heroes by heart. It turns out that knowledge can be useful for more than just your local pub’s trivia night. It was actually the subject of an exam question at one school in China. The teacher (kudos to her effort) wrote a short biography of Iron Man in Classical Chinese, the written language used in ancient China. For those who aren’t familiar, Classical Chinese reads very differently from modern Chinese, even though they... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/story-iron-man-retold-ancient-language-delights-marvel-fans/article/3013065?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/story-iron-man-retold-ancient-language-delights-marvel-fans/article/3013065?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Jun 2019 12:25:12 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS It’s not just the members of the Avengers who have secret identities. When the team's headquarters isn’t housing spaceships or time machines, its real-life identity is a manufacturer of heavy equipment like excavators, crane machines, bulldozers and concrete mixer trucks. Chinese Marvel fans on Weibo have recently caught wind of the fact that the majestic headquarters of Earth's Mightiest Heroes is actually the US headquarters of Chinese heavy equipment... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029345/avengers-hq-belongs-chinese-excavator-and-bulldozer-manufacturer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029345/avengers-hq-belongs-chinese-excavator-and-bulldozer-manufacturer?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 May 2019 13:04:05 +0000 It’s not just the members of the Avengers who have secret identities. When the team's headquarters isn’t housing spaceships or time machines, its real-life identity is a manufacturer of heavy equipment like excavators, crane machines, bulldozers and concrete mixer trucks. Chinese Marvel fans on Weibo have recently caught wind of the fact that the majestic headquarters of Earth's Mightiest Heroes is actually the US headquarters of Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer Sany Heavy Industry Co. The... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/avengers-hq-belongs-chinese-excavator-and-bulldozer-manufacturer/article/3010012?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/avengers-hq-belongs-chinese-excavator-and-bulldozer-manufacturer/article/3010012?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 May 2019 13:04:05 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS As fans around the world try to go into Avengers: Endgame spoiler-free, the biggest spoiler culprit might have been right in front of them all along. It turns out that the film's biggest spoiler came from none other than Robert Downey Jr. himself two weeks before the release of Endgame. This discovery by Marvel fans is driving the now-viral hashtag #TheFirstAvengerWithSpoiler on Weibo, generating more than 42,000 posts in less than a day. How Weibo... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029322/robert-downey-jr-spoiled-endgame-two-weeks-its-release?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029322/robert-downey-jr-spoiled-endgame-two-weeks-its-release?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 May 2019 13:50:46 +0000 As fans around the world try to go into Avengers: Endgame spoiler-free, the biggest spoiler culprit might have been right in front of them all along. It turns out that the film's biggest spoiler came from none other than Robert Downey Jr. himself two weeks before the release of Endgame. This discovery by Marvel fans is driving the now-viral hashtag #TheFirstAvengerWithSpoiler on Weibo, generating more than 42,000 posts in less than a day.   (We're going to lay out exactly what that spoiler is... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/robert-downey-jr-spoiled-endgame-two-weeks-its-release/article/3008426?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/robert-downey-jr-spoiled-endgame-two-weeks-its-release/article/3008426?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 May 2019 13:50:46 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS For nearly a decade, Avatar has worn the crown for the biggest box office take in history. Now Avengers: Endgame, the epic conclusion of a story first teased seven years ago, finally has a chance to overtake the James Cameron flick thanks to Chinese moviegoers. China is now a critical component to the global success of any blockbuster movie. And the country’s growing importance is clearly seen in the success of the latest Avengers film. In just two... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029316/china-could-push-avengers-endgame-past-avatar-become-box-office-king?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029316/china-could-push-avengers-endgame-past-avatar-become-box-office-king?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 29 Apr 2019 12:34:38 +0000 For nearly a decade, Avatar has worn the crown for the biggest box office take in history. Now Avengers: Endgame, the epic conclusion of a story first teased seven years ago, finally has a chance to overtake the James Cameron flick thanks to Chinese moviegoers. China is now a critical component to the global success of any blockbuster movie. And the country’s growing importance is clearly seen in the success of the latest Avengers film. In just two days, Endgame earned more in China than... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/china-could-push-avengers-endgame-past-avatar-become-box-office-king/article/3008146?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/china-could-push-avengers-endgame-past-avatar-become-box-office-king/article/3008146?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 29 Apr 2019 12:34:38 +0000 How much would you pay to be among the first to watch Avengers: Endgame? In China, some were willing to shell out $100—and that’s not even a black market price. In the weeks leading up to the premiere of the highly anticipated Marvel sequel, cinemas in China expected high demand and raised prices accordingly—to up to three times the normal rate.   #Avengers fever is real. One ticket for the premiere in Shanghai: $75. In Beijing: $100. pic.twitter.com/QHwS6ay4se — Goldthread (@Goldthread2) April... https://www.scmp.com/culture/avengers-endgame-china/article/3008095?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/avengers-endgame-china/article/3008095?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 29 Apr 2019 08:30:09 +0000 Avengers: Endgame is taking China by storm. Its box office debut is shattering records in the country, taking in around US$107 million. And it’s no surprise that it’s also dominating conversation on Weibo -- to the point where users were upset that the trending topics contained spoilers. What is a little surprising is that the part of the film Chinese users love is very American. (There will be spoilers ahead, so don’t go past the picture if you don’t want to know what happens in... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/avengers-endgame-got-china-hooked-americas-ass/article/3007864?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/avengers-endgame-got-china-hooked-americas-ass/article/3007864?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Apr 2019 13:19:42 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Avengers: Endgame is taking China by storm. Its box office debut is shattering records in the country, taking in around US$107 million. And it’s no surprise that it’s also dominating conversation on Weibo -- to the point where users were upset that the trending topics contained spoilers. What is a little surprising is that the part of the film Chinese users love is very American. (There will be spoilers ahead, so don’t go past the picture if you don’t... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029312/avengers-endgame-got-china-hooked-americas-ass?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029312/avengers-endgame-got-china-hooked-americas-ass?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Apr 2019 13:19:42 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Does Avengers: Endgame have a post-credits scene? (There are spoilers in this story, so don’t scroll past this picture if you don’t want to know more about Endgame!) At first glance, it doesn’t appear to. That’s surprising given how almost every movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has a mid or post-credits scene. (The second Guardians of the Galaxy film had five!) Diehard fans of the MCU in China say there’s a reason to stay. The topic... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029310/china-loves-avengers-endgames-subtle-after-credits-moment?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029310/china-loves-avengers-endgames-subtle-after-credits-moment?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:43:40 +0000 Does Avengers: Endgame have a post-credits scene? (There are spoilers in this story, so don’t scroll past this picture if you don’t want to know more about Endgame!) At first glance, it doesn’t appear to. That’s surprising given how almost every movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has a mid or post-credits scene. (The second Guardians of the Galaxy film had five!) Diehard fans of the MCU in China say there’s a reason to stay. The topic #Avengers4hasanaftercredits is now going viral on the... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/china-loves-avengers-endgames-subtle-after-credits-moment/article/3007866?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/china-loves-avengers-endgames-subtle-after-credits-moment/article/3007866?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:43:40 +0000 How emotional is Avengers: Endgame? It sent one person to hospital. (Don’t worry, there are no spoilers in this story!) The final installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it is here, and some fans are having a hard time dealing with it. One Chinese woman ended up howling uncontrollably at the cinema to the point that she was immediately hauled off to the emergency room after hyperventilating, according to Chinese media. At the movie’s midnight premiere on Wednesday, the... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/chinese-woman-hospitalized-after-howling-uncontrollably-avengers-endgame/article/3007677?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/chinese-woman-hospitalized-after-howling-uncontrollably-avengers-endgame/article/3007677?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Apr 2019 13:05:50 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS How emotional is Avengers: Endgame? It sent one person to hospital. (Don’t worry, there are no spoilers in this story!) The final installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it is here, and some fans are having a hard time dealing with it. One Chinese woman ended up howling uncontrollably at the cinema to the point that she was immediately hauled off to the emergency room after hyperventilating, according to Chinese media. At the movie’s... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029308/chinese-woman-hospitalized-after-howling-uncontrollably-avengers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029308/chinese-woman-hospitalized-after-howling-uncontrollably-avengers?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Apr 2019 13:05:50 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Usually, filmgoers get to see trailers and commercials before the movie begins. When you’re in China, you see the names and blown-up headshots of debtors, as well. The practice, courtesy of the Liandu District People’s Court in Zhejiang province, has been going on for a year now, according to the court’s WeChat post. The aim is to pressure deadbeats to pay up. But people who attended Wednesday’s Avengers: Endgame premiere in one theater were also... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3029306/screening-avengers-endgame-began-public-shaming-local-debtors?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3029306/screening-avengers-endgame-began-public-shaming-local-debtors?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Apr 2019 12:56:53 +0000 Usually, filmgoers get to see trailers and commercials before the movie begins. When you’re in China, you see the names and blown-up headshots of debtors, as well. The practice, courtesy of the Liandu District People’s Court in Zhejiang province, has been going on for a year now, according to the court’s WeChat post. The aim is to pressure deadbeats to pay up. But people who attended Wednesday’s Avengers: Endgame premiere in one theater were also treated to what the court called “an Easter egg”:... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/screening-avengers-endgame-began-public-shaming-local-debtors/article/3007680?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/screening-avengers-endgame-began-public-shaming-local-debtors/article/3007680?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Apr 2019 12:56:53 +0000 China is really excited about Avengers: Endgame, which premiered on Wednesday. But for fans who were not lucky enough to attend one of the many midnight showings in cities across the country, things got worse for them by morning. Many people awoke to major spoilers on one of the most frequented websites in China. (There will be no spoilers in this story, so feel free to read ahead.) Imagine opening Twitter, managing to scroll past all potential spoilers in your feed, then letting your guard down... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/avengers-fans-china-angry-weibo-endgame-spoilers-trending-hashtags/article/3007511?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/avengers-fans-china-angry-weibo-endgame-spoilers-trending-hashtags/article/3007511?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Apr 2019 13:15:00 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS China is really excited about Avengers: Endgame, which premiered on Wednesday. But for fans who were not lucky enough to attend one of the many midnight showings in cities across the country, things got worse for them by morning. Many people awoke to major spoilers on one of the most frequented websites in China. (There will be no spoilers in this story, so feel free to read ahead.) Imagine opening Twitter, managing to scroll past all potential spoilers... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029305/avengers-fans-china-angry-weibo-endgame-spoilers-trending-hashtags?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029305/avengers-fans-china-angry-weibo-endgame-spoilers-trending-hashtags?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Apr 2019 13:15:00 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS Earth’s mightiest heroes are returning next week to restore order in the universe, and fans in China can’t wait to be among the first to see it. Avengers: Endgame has raked in nearly US$15 million in China for presale tickets to the midnight opening on April 24, setting a new record, according to Chinese ticketing giant Maoyan. The previous record holder was 2017’s The Fate of the Furious. US blockbusters don’t always do well in China, where American... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029297/avengers-endgame-gears-box-office-record-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/culture/article/3029297/avengers-endgame-gears-box-office-record-china?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 Apr 2019 13:24:19 +0000 Earth’s mightiest heroes are returning next week to restore order in the universe, and fans in China can’t wait to be among the first to see it. Avengers: Endgame has raked in nearly US$15 million in China for presale tickets to the midnight opening on April 24, setting a new record, according to Chinese ticketing giant Maoyan. The previous record holder was 2017’s The Fate of the Furious. US blockbusters don’t always do well in China, where American favorites like Black Panther and The Last... https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/avengers-endgame-gears-box-office-record-china/article/3006876?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/digital-life/avengers-endgame-gears-box-office-record-china/article/3006876?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 Apr 2019 13:24:19 +0000