From the Chinese press

Beware of superhero films

Transformers 4: Age of Extinction grossed more than 600 million yuan ($96.73 million) in the first three days of its release in China, which could break the record created by Avatar. But recent Hollywood superhero movies, all of which have been hits in China, could have a negative impact on children because they seem to celebrate violence and propagate hegemony, says an article in Jiefang Daily. Excerpts:

Hollywood used to depend on summer vacations to promote its superhero movies. But that no longer is the case, at least in China. Take Captain America: The Winter Soldier for example. Despite being released in April, it made more than $200 million at the box office, and its makers have earned about $6 billion by producing nine similar movies in the past six years.