Second Chinese movie to premiere online after virus outbreak

Huanxi Media

31/01/2020 11:08

SHANGHAI, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The film "Enter the Fat Dragon"
will premiere via video streaming on Saturday, makers China
iQiyi Inc  IQ.O  said on Friday, after plans for the film's
premiere in cinemas were affected by the outbreak of a new
coronavirus in China.
    It will be the second film to debut online because of the
outbreak following Huanxi Media Group's  1003.HK  decision to
premiere "Lost in Russia" on Bytedance's online platforms. 
    That decision drew protests from Chinese cinemas and film
studios.
    

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