The biggest movie of 2020 is a blockbuster from China you haven’t heard of
The Eight Hundred is a war epic from China that has become the biggest movie of 2020 so far, based on its global box office …
Andy Meek is a reporter based in Memphis who has covered media, entertainment, and culture for over 20 years. His work has appeared in outlets including The Guardian, Forbes, and The Financial Times, and he’s written for BGR since 2015. Andy's coverage includes technology and entertainment, and he has a particular interest in all things streaming.
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