Old tales told in captivating new ways
5 years, 4 months ago

Old tales told in captivating new ways

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY Ticket sales for Ne Zha, a recently released domestic animation film, had reached 4.24 billion yuan by Wednesday, exceeding that of Avengers: Endgame. Besides, unlike the ticket sales champion and its runner-up, Ne Zha tells a story that is an integral part of traditional Chinese culture. That's partly why Ne Zha's daily ticket sales rose day by day in the first few days. In other words, Ne Zha's success lies, to a large extent, on its ability to make traditional Chinese culture relevant to modern society.

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Old tale, new admirers
1 year, 11 months ago

Old tale, new admirers

China Daily  

The animation series Yao — Chinese Folktales includes eight short films and covers a wide range of subjects, from ancient mythological stories to science fiction. Style and innovation The animation covers a variety of art styles and production techniques, from traditional two-dimensional paper-cutting to modern technology of computer graphics, as well as innovative combination of sketching and Chinese ink-and-wash painting. …

Ancient fables, modern lessons for younger readers
4 years, 4 months ago

Ancient fables, modern lessons for younger readers

China Daily  

Animated illustrations are used to explain the supernatural tales in the program, such as this one on The Woman in Green. Written by Qing Dynasty writer Pu Songling, the 18th-century classic collection of short stories has inspired many Chinese filmmakers not least like the 1987 A Chinese Ghost Story starring Leslie Cheung and the 2008 blockbuster Painted Skin. A new …

These Oscar contenders from around the world show how vital animation is in 2019
5 years, 1 month ago

These Oscar contenders from around the world show how vital animation is in 2019

LA Times  

Massive studio releases aren’t the only notable films eligible for the animated feature Oscar — a range of very different contenders illustrate just how varied the field is. ‘Ne Zha’ “Ne Zha” is a crazy, gorgeously animated, epic adventure; a modern take on a Chinese legend by a first-time feature director who goes by the name Dumpling. People have long …

Old tales told in captivating new ways
5 years, 4 months ago

Old tales told in captivating new ways

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY Ticket sales for Ne Zha, a recently released domestic animation film, had reached 4.24 billion yuan by Wednesday, exceeding that of Avengers: Endgame. Besides, unlike the ticket sales champion and its runner-up, Ne Zha tells a story that is an integral part of traditional Chinese culture. That's partly why Ne Zha's daily ticket sales rose day by …

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