Restrictions on the broadcasting of television historical dramas in China that went into effect on Jan. 1 may soon also extend to Web sites, according to a report released this week by Marbridge Consulting, a business analysis company.
The report said that the agency regulating film and television, commonly known as Sarft, had said that as of Jan. 1, at least half of any satellite television network’s dramas must be set in the modern day.
Last year, the agency expressed disapproval of time-travel shows, which often involve a modern-day protagonist’s being propelled back into a dynastic era.
The Marbridge report said that of more than 50 dramas in production at Hengdian World Studios in Zhejiang Province, more than 30 historical costume dramas had halted because of the new restrictions.
Sarft’s clampdown on historical dramas is occurring at the same time that it is limiting reality television programs, which it considers “vulgar.” The actions are part of a much wider push to better control culture that was announced last October by Communist Party leaders.
Source: NY Times
0
5 replies to this topic
#2
-
- Members+
-
- 326 posts
faq.asianfanatics.net
Posted 13 January 2012 - 08:53 AM
Quote
The Marbridge report said that of more than 50 dramas in production at Hengdian World Studios in Zhejiang Province, more than 30 historical costume dramas had halted because of the new restrictions.
I hope those actors acting in it are paid, otherwise they have work for nothing.
#3
-
- Members+
-
- 317 posts
faq.asianfanatics.net
Posted 13 January 2012 - 01:59 PM
i'm not a fan of costume dramas
but what do they have to do with anything? they teach history!
but what do they have to do with anything? they teach history!
#4
-
- Members+
-
- 1,171 posts
Henecia~TripleS~A+
Posted 13 January 2012 - 09:06 PM
^^ i know im actually read up some history stuff because of some of those drama LOL
#5
-
- Members+
-
- 711 posts
faq.asianfanatics.net
Posted 14 January 2012 - 01:58 AM
鸽子, on 13 January 2012 - 01:59 PM, said:
i'm not a fan of costume dramas
but what do they have to do with anything? they teach history!
but what do they have to do with anything? they teach history!
I am the opposite of you since I LOVE costume dramas and don't like modern drama at all(especially ones from China). Ancient series not just teach you history, but you a fantasy type of feeling which is like a refuge from the pains of the modern world,while modern series just reminds you of them.Gosh, China seems to be imposing more and more strict rules about everything. Awhile ago they already restricted time travel series and now even ancient ones??? That is so messed up. No wonder many who are rich and wealthy don't want to live in China anymore and would so anything to leave...There seems to be restrictions on everything.
Edited by HeTieShou, 14 January 2012 - 02:01 AM.
#6
-
- Members+
-
- 136 posts
faq.asianfanatics.net
Posted 20 February 2012 - 02:40 AM
I thought they only banned "time-travel" drama? Not the whole historical costume drama. Isn't that why they changed the plot for Xing Ming Shi Ye?
2 user(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 2 guests, 0 anonymous users
