------ Chinesische Zuschauer den Film 'Monster Jagd" in einem Kino in Shanghai, China, 26. Juli 2015. Chinas höchsten Einspielergebnis Film überhaupt, die CGI-fa
--FILE--Chinese filmgoers watch the movie "Monster Hunt" at a cinema in Shanghai, China, 26 July 2015. China's highest grossing film ever, the CGI fantasy film Monster Hunt, has been accused of manipulating its box-office figures in its bid to break records in the country's rapidly swelling movie market. Following suspicions voiced on the internet by filmgoers, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV recently speculated that Monster Hunt achieved the feat by artificially boosting ticket sales, according to media reports. Official figures state Monster Hunt grossed 2.43 billion yuan (US$379 million) during its summer theatrical run, just 160, 000 yuan more than Furious 7, the previous record-holder. But distributor Edko admitted that count included more than 40 million free tickets handed out during the crucial final 15 days of release for the film. Benefitting from the annual state blackout on Hollywood imports Monster Hunt, about a village mayor who unexpectedly gives birth to the heir to a mythical monster kingdom, also played for 59 days, against 47 for Vin Diesel and co.
