The American Comedian Who Became a Funnyman in China

Jesse Appell left everything behind to pursue a comedy career in China, where Western-style club comedy was just finding its footing.
Moviefone

A Comedy in Front of the Station: Chinese Restaurant - Where to Watch

Streaming platforms for A Comedy in Front of the Station: Chinese Restaurant haven’t been announced yet. Check back soon for updates on where you can watch it online. Ekimae: A Series in Front of the ...
Asia Society

This Was Funnier in China: Stand-Up Comedy in China with Jesse Appell

Join us for an evening of laughter, storytelling, and cultural insights with bilingual comedian and author Jesse Appell, to celebrate the launch of his new book, This Was Funnier in China. As part of ...
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How I Accidentally Inspired a Major Chinese Motion Picture

In December, a friend sent me the trailer for a new Chinese movie called Clash. It’s a sports comedy about a ragtag group of Chinese men who start an American-football team in the southwestern city of ...
China Daily Global Edition

China's Spring Festival box office hits 5.75b yuan, led by racing comedy

BEIJING - China's box office revenue during the nine-day Spring Festival holiday that ended Monday totaled 5.75 billion yuan ($828.65 million), with total admissions hitting 120 million, the China ...