Chinese sci-fi masterpiece gains huge fan base overseas
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese sci-fi masterpiece gains huge fan base overseas

China Daily  

Cover of the English version of The Three-Body Problem. The mind-bending new Netflix series 3 Body Problem, an attempt to adapt Liu Cixin's epic novel The Three-Body Problem for Western audiences, has earned a new wave of overseas cheers for the Chinese author's science fiction masterpiece. Chen Feng, rights manager at China Education Publications Import & Export Co, the international agent for the trilogy, said this is the book's best performance ever on Amazon, and a record for Chinese literature. The Japanese version of The Three-Body Problem topped the charts on Amazon Japan, while Liu's works dominated half of the Kindle e-book sales chart for Chinese literature, according to Chinese magazine Science Fiction World, which first ran the trilogy before it was published as books in 2008 and 2010. Hideo Kojima, a renowned Japanese game developer, recommended Liu's novel on social media after watching the Netflix series, along with the highly acclaimed Chinese TV drama based on the book.

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The Three-Body Problem Graphic Novel Takes Center Stage at Frankfurt Book Fair
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Three-Body Problem Graphic Novel Takes Center Stage at Frankfurt Book Fair

China Daily  

The graphic novel adaptation of The Three-Body Problem by Wu Qingsong has been a hit at the Frankfurt Book Fair. The book combines traditional Chinese painting with a modern touch to vividly depict the grand world of the sci-fi story. It is the first work from Asia to win the Hugo Award for Best Novel, and is an innovative way …

Yilin Press Announces International Copyright Promotion for The Three-Body Problem Graphic Novel
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Yilin Press Announces International Copyright Promotion for The Three-Body Problem Graphic Novel

China Daily  

Yilin Press presents a graphic novel adaptation of Liu Cixin's The Three-Body Problem at the 76th Frankfurt Book Fair. The first book in the series, scheduled for release in January, employs visual and narrative techniques to create a work of high artistic and literary quality. The adaptation by artist Wu Qingsong combines traditional Chinese painting with a modern touch, reflecting …

Yilin Press Takes the Lead in Graphic Novel Adaptation of 'The Three-Body Problem'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Yilin Press Takes the Lead in Graphic Novel Adaptation of 'The Three-Body Problem'

China Daily  

Yilin Press presents a graphic novel adaptation of Liu Cixin's The Three-Body Problem at the 76th Frankfurt Book Fair. The first book in the series, scheduled for release in January, employs visual and narrative techniques to create a work of high artistic and literary quality. The adaptation by artist Wu Qingsong combines traditional Chinese painting with a modern touch, reflecting …

'The Three-Body Problem' expected to see mega-budget film adaptation
6 months ago

'The Three-Body Problem' expected to see mega-budget film adaptation

China Daily  

Cover of the English version of The Three-Body Problem. Hugo Award winner Liu Cixin's sci-fi trilogy "The Three-Body Problem" has been translated into more than 30 languages. "The Three-Body Problem," a sci-fi magnum opus by Liu Cixin, will enjoy "limitless" investment in its movie adaptation project, its production company said Tuesday. It was previously announced during the SIFF that acclaimed …

'The Three-Body Problem' expected to see mega-budget film adaptation
6 months ago

'The Three-Body Problem' expected to see mega-budget film adaptation

China Daily  

Cover of the English version of The Three-Body Problem. Hugo Award winner Liu Cixin's sci-fi trilogy "The Three-Body Problem" has been translated into more than 30 languages. "The Three-Body Problem," a sci-fi magnum opus by Liu Cixin, will enjoy "limitless" investment in its movie adaptation project, its production company said Tuesday. It was previously announced during the SIFF that acclaimed …

C-dramas make waves with overseas viewers
6 months, 1 week ago

C-dramas make waves with overseas viewers

China Daily  

The poster of Three-Body, released on Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming service. In February, the Chinese sci-fi series Three-Body, adapted from Liu Cixin's Hugo Award-winning novel The Three-Body Problem, released all 30 episodes at once on Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming service. The show made its debut domestically last January, over one year ahead of Netflix's 3 Body Problem. This move is seen as …

‘3 Body Problem’ showrunners look ahead to Seasons 2 and 3
6 months, 2 weeks ago

‘3 Body Problem’ showrunners look ahead to Seasons 2 and 3

LA Times  

“If it’s a global crisis then it would be good to represent everyone on the planet coming together, or not coming together, to confront the situation,” suggests Alexander Woo, right, of changing the nationality of some characters from the source novel. “The books attracted lots of attention over time,” notes Weiss, who, along with Benioff and “True Blood” producer Alexander …

3 Body Problem fans dealt blow to renewal hopes
8 months, 3 weeks ago

3 Body Problem fans dealt blow to renewal hopes

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The future of the Netflix sci-fi series 3 Body Problem remains …

Netflix 3 Body Problem blasted by Chinese state media for promoting ‘American cultural hegemony’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Netflix 3 Body Problem blasted by Chinese state media for promoting ‘American cultural hegemony’

Hindustan Times  

Netflix's adaptation of the science fiction bestseller The 3 Body Problem is facing heat in China. After more than a week of conflicting views on China’s social media, state-run media outlet China Military Online, which is owned by the PLC, delivered one of its first official comments on the series. Netflix 3 Body Problem facing heat in China 3 Body …

How 3 Body Problem puts the science in science fiction
8 months, 3 weeks ago

How 3 Body Problem puts the science in science fiction

Live Mint  

Since early last year, I’ve been slowly making my way through a fascinating little book. It’s called The World According To Physics, a handsome little hardcover volume written by British physicist and science communicator Jim Al-Khalili. Wells’ The War Of The Worlds is pretty “hard”, and even other mainstream classics of the genre, like Isaac Asimov’s Foundation and Robot series, …

How 3 Body Problem puts the science in science fiction
8 months, 3 weeks ago

How 3 Body Problem puts the science in science fiction

Live Mint  

Since early last year, I’ve been slowly making my way through a fascinating little book. It’s called The World According To Physics, a handsome little hardcover volume written by British physicist and science communicator Jim Al-Khalili. Wells’ The War Of The Worlds is pretty “hard”, and even other mainstream classics of the genre, like Isaac Asimov’s Foundation and Robot series, …

Benedict Wong on starring in Netflix's '3 Body Problem' series: It piqued my interest
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Benedict Wong on starring in Netflix's '3 Body Problem' series: It piqued my interest

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, British star Benedict Wong, who features in the Netflix series "3 Body Problem", says he was drawn to the show's world because of the popularity of its source material, Chinese author Liu Cixin's novels. HT Image Wong, best known for playing a superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as well as movies such as "The Martian" and "Sunshine", …

Chinese sci-fi masterpiece gains huge fan base overseas
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese sci-fi masterpiece gains huge fan base overseas

China Daily  

Cover of the English version of The Three-Body Problem. The mind-bending new Netflix series 3 Body Problem, an attempt to adapt Liu Cixin's epic novel The Three-Body Problem for Western audiences, has earned a new wave of overseas cheers for the Chinese author's science fiction masterpiece. Chen Feng, rights manager at China Education Publications Import & Export Co, the international …

Chinese sci-fi masterpiece gains huge fan base overseas
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese sci-fi masterpiece gains huge fan base overseas

China Daily  

Cover of the English version of The Three-Body Problem. The mind-bending new Netflix series 3 Body Problem, an attempt to adapt Liu Cixin's epic novel The Three-Body Problem for Western audiences, has earned a new wave of overseas cheers for the Chinese author's science fiction masterpiece. Chen Feng, rights manager at China Education Publications Import & Export Co, the international …

What is the three-body problem? The chaotic, cosmic mathematics behind the Netflix TV show
8 months, 3 weeks ago

What is the three-body problem? The chaotic, cosmic mathematics behind the Netflix TV show

BBC  

What is the three-body problem? The chaotic, cosmic mathematics behind the Netflix TV show Netflix The three suns of a distant alien system drive the drama in 3 Body Problem In Netflix's 3 Body Problem – based on Liu Cixin's sci-fi novels – the drama is inspired by a real scientific conundrum in astronomy. Netflix The characters in the TV …

A lot of Chinese viewers wish Netflix had stripped China out of ‘3 Body Problem’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

A lot of Chinese viewers wish Netflix had stripped China out of ‘3 Body Problem’

Live Mint  

SINGAPORE—Netflix’s newest high-powered sci-fi drama, “3 Body Problem," is one of the biggest cultural events to come out of China in years. “3 Body Problem" is the long-awaited adaptation of a critically acclaimed series of science-fiction novels by Chinese writer Liu Cixin. For China, which has seen its cultural appeal in the West wane amid the country’s increasing inward turn …

How to read the Three Body Problem book series that inspired the Netflix show
8 months, 4 weeks ago

How to read the Three Body Problem book series that inspired the Netflix show

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Previously said to be unfilmable, The Three-Body Problem trilogy, written by Chinese author …

3 Body Problem review: Game of Thrones creators return with dull, perplexing sci-fi for Netflix
9 months ago

3 Body Problem review: Game of Thrones creators return with dull, perplexing sci-fi for Netflix

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The time-spanning, reality-shifting Netflix series has been ballyhooed principally because of …

Review: ‘3 Body Problem’ is an alien invasion story that doesn’t feel like a retread
9 months ago

Review: ‘3 Body Problem’ is an alien invasion story that doesn’t feel like a retread

LA Times  

Cixin Liu’s “The Three-Body Problem,” the first volume in his “Remembrance of Earth’s Past” trilogy, has become a Netflix series. The title might fit a murder mystery, or a story of polyamory, but refers in this case to a matter of math and physics, specifically that of “taking the initial positions and velocities of three point masses and solving for …

3 Body Problem Cast Interview: This is not your classic alien invasion story
9 months ago

3 Body Problem Cast Interview: This is not your classic alien invasion story

New Indian Express  

The most primal of all fears is the fear of the unknown. This fear of the unknown doesn’t have to be about an alien species, it could be about how we see people from other countries.” John Bradley and Jovan Adepo, along with actors Jess Hong, Alex Sharp, and Eiza Gonzalez, play the Oxford Five, a close-knit group of brilliant …

'3 Body Problem': Cosmic horror and human error
9 months ago

'3 Body Problem': Cosmic horror and human error

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The most primal of all fears is the fear of the unknown. While alien invasion stories are as old as cinema itself, Netflix’s upcoming series adaptation of Cixin Liu’s celebrated sci-fi novel, The Three-Body Problem, employs the unnerving threat of an alien contact to talk about human issues. “I think 3 Body Problem will recalibrate and re-evaluate the way …

We argue a lot: David Benioff on collaborating with 'GoT' partner DB Weiss on '3 Body Problem'
9 months, 1 week ago

We argue a lot: David Benioff on collaborating with 'GoT' partner DB Weiss on '3 Body Problem'

Hindustan Times  

Joining the equation is Alexander Woo, known for his work on the popular HBO series "True Blood". HT Image Like "Game of Thrones", adapted from George RR Martin's sweeping fantasy saga, Netflix's "3 Body Problem" is based on Chinese author Liu Cixin's bestselling sci-fi novel series of the same name, which many believed was unfilmable before the trio took on …

‘3 Body Problem’ trailer: Netflix brings a dense sci-fi mystery
11 months, 2 weeks ago

‘3 Body Problem’ trailer: Netflix brings a dense sci-fi mystery

The Hindu  

Netflix has premiered the trailer for their new science-fiction epic series, 3 Body Problem. Adapted from the bestselling novels by Chinese writer Liu Cixin, the series promises a dense mystery layered on apocalyptic sci-fi spectacle. His path intersects with nanotech researcher Auggie Salazar, played by Mexican actor Eiza González, who’s been observing strange numerical patterns somehow linked to the case. …

‘3 Body Problem’ teaser: ‘Game of Thrones’ creators bring epic sci-fi saga
1 year, 6 months ago

‘3 Body Problem’ teaser: ‘Game of Thrones’ creators bring epic sci-fi saga

The Hindu  

Netflix recently debuted the teaser of 3 Body Problem at their TUDUM fan event in São Paulo, Brazil. Adapted from Chinese writer Liu Cixin’s epic sci-fi novel — part of a bestselling trilogy titled Remembrance of Earth’s Past — 3 Body Problem is produced and show-run by Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. According to a …

Set for world domination
1 year, 10 months ago

Set for world domination

China Daily  

A still from Three-Body depicting the fictional Red Coast Base where a secret program to search for extra-terrestrial life takes place. Epic, long-awaited TV adaptation of award-winning sci-fi novel The Three-Body Problem, in which Earth faces a deadly alien threat, gets a global release, Xu Fan reports. In 2006, Bai Yicong stumbled upon the basis for The Three-Body Problem — …

Set for world domination
1 year, 10 months ago

Set for world domination

China Daily  

A still from Three-Body depicting the fictional Red Coast Base where a secret program to search for extra-terrestrial life takes place. Epic, long-awaited TV adaptation of award-winning sci-fi novel The Three-Body Problem, in which Earth faces a deadly alien threat, gets a global release, Xu Fan reports. In 2006, Bai Yicong stumbled upon the basis for The Three-Body Problem — …

Set for world domination
1 year, 10 months ago

Set for world domination

China Daily  

A still from Three-Body depicting the fictional Red Coast Base where a secret program to search for extra-terrestrial life takes place. Epic, long-awaited TV adaptation of award-winning sci-fi novel The Three-Body Problem, in which Earth faces a deadly alien threat, gets a global release, Xu Fan reports. In 2006, Bai Yicong stumbled upon the basis for The Three-Body Problem — …

Animated adaptation of award-winning Chinese sci-fi novel released
2 years ago

Animated adaptation of award-winning Chinese sci-fi novel released

China Daily  

BEIJING -- The much-anticipated animated adaptation of the Hugo Award-winning science fiction novel "The Three-Body Problem" by Liu Cixin was released online to wide applause on Saturday. "The Three-Body Problem" is the first book of a sci-fi trilogy that revolves around physicist Ye Wenjie's contact with the Trisolaran civilization existing in a three-sun system and the centuries-long clashes that follow …

Animated adaptation of award-winning Chinese sci-fi novel released
2 years ago

Animated adaptation of award-winning Chinese sci-fi novel released

China Daily  

BEIJING -- The much-anticipated animated adaptation of the Hugo Award-winning science fiction novel "The Three-Body Problem" by Liu Cixin was released online to wide applause on Saturday. "The Three-Body Problem" is the first book of a sci-fi trilogy that revolves around physicist Ye Wenjie's contact with the Trisolaran civilization existing in a three-sun system and the centuries-long clashes that follow …

Animated adaptation of award-winning Chinese sci-fi novel coming in December
2 years, 1 month ago

Animated adaptation of award-winning Chinese sci-fi novel coming in December

China Daily  

The much-anticipated animated adaptation of the Hugo Award-winning science fiction novel "The Three-Body Problem" by Liu Cixin is set for online release on Dec 3 this year. Liu Cixin shared his thoughts on the forthcoming animation in a video released by CCTV Movie Channel, saying that he considers animation an art form particularly suitable for showcasing the content and aesthetic …

Animated adaptation of award-winning Chinese sci-fi novel coming in December
2 years, 1 month ago

Animated adaptation of award-winning Chinese sci-fi novel coming in December

China Daily  

The much-anticipated animated adaptation of the Hugo Award-winning science fiction novel "The Three-Body Problem" by Liu Cixin is set for online release on Dec 3 this year. Liu Cixin shared his thoughts on the forthcoming animation in a video released by CCTV Movie Channel, saying that he considers animation an art form particularly suitable for showcasing the content and aesthetic …

Sci-fi episode gets a reception that is truly out of this world
2 years, 10 months ago

Sci-fi episode gets a reception that is truly out of this world

China Daily  

File photo of Chinese writer Liu Cixin. This marked the completion of the 100-episode radio drama based on Liu Cixin's Hugo Award-winning sci-fi novel, The Three-Body Problem. The news made headlines on China's social media sites, with the hashtag "How do you like Three-Body radio drama" generating about 75 million interactions on micro-blogging platform Sina Weibo as of Jan 20. …

Sci-fi episode gets a reception that is truly out of this world
2 years, 10 months ago

Sci-fi episode gets a reception that is truly out of this world

China Daily  

File photo of Chinese writer Liu Cixin. This marked the completion of the 100-episode radio drama based on Liu Cixin's Hugo Award-winning sci-fi novel, The Three-Body Problem. The news made headlines on China's social media sites, with the hashtag "How do you like Three-Body radio drama" generating about 75 million interactions on micro-blogging platform Sina Weibo as of Jan 20. …

'Three-Body' Trilogy broadens worldwide appeal for Chinese sci-fi
2 years, 11 months ago

'Three-Body' Trilogy broadens worldwide appeal for Chinese sci-fi

China Daily  

The "Three-Body" Trilogy series of science fiction bestsellers by Chinese author Liu Cixin has become an international phenomenon in publishing. Recently it was announced Tor Books, the trilogy's English-language publisher, decided to continue the copyright contract with a $1.25 million advance payment. The corporation believes, based on incomplete statistics, the deal might set a record for Chinese original fiction titles …

'Three-Body' Trilogy broadens worldwide appeal for Chinese sci-fi
2 years, 11 months ago

'Three-Body' Trilogy broadens worldwide appeal for Chinese sci-fi

China Daily  

The "Three-Body" Trilogy series of science fiction bestsellers by Chinese author Liu Cixin has become an international phenomenon in publishing. Recently it was announced Tor Books, the trilogy's English-language publisher, decided to continue the copyright contract with a $1.25 million advance payment. The corporation believes, based on incomplete statistics, the deal might set a record for Chinese original fiction titles …

'Three-Body' Trilogy broadens worldwide appeal for Chinese sci-fi
2 years, 11 months ago

'Three-Body' Trilogy broadens worldwide appeal for Chinese sci-fi

China Daily  

But Liu's grand narration and unlimited imagination serves as the fundamental attraction. Much of his writing, notably the epic Three-Body Problem saga, spans thousands and even millions of years…as he marries the mundane human world with far-reaching cosmic changes that take place over millennia." Liu told CCTV in 2019 his work is about reflections on a shared civilization, shared pursuits …

'Three-Body' Trilogy broadens worldwide appeal for Chinese sci-fi
2 years, 11 months ago

'Three-Body' Trilogy broadens worldwide appeal for Chinese sci-fi

China Daily  

The "Three-Body" Trilogy series of science fiction bestsellers by Chinese author Liu Cixin has become an international phenomenon in publishing. Recently it was announced Tor Books, the trilogy's English-language publisher, decided to continue the copyright contract with a $1.25 million advance payment. The corporation believes, based on incomplete statistics, the deal might set a record for Chinese original fiction titles …

'Three-Body' Trilogy broadens worldwide appeal for Chinese sci-fi
2 years, 11 months ago

'Three-Body' Trilogy broadens worldwide appeal for Chinese sci-fi

China Daily  

The "Three-Body" Trilogy series of science fiction bestsellers by Chinese author Liu Cixin has become an international phenomenon in publishing. Recently it was announced Tor Books, the trilogy's English-language publisher, decided to continue the copyright contract with a $1.25 million advance payment. The corporation believes, based on incomplete statistics, the deal might set a record for Chinese original fiction titles …

'Three-Body' Trilogy broadens worldwide appeal for Chinese sci-fi
2 years, 11 months ago

'Three-Body' Trilogy broadens worldwide appeal for Chinese sci-fi

China Daily  

But Liu's grand narration and unlimited imagination serves as the fundamental attraction. Much of his writing, notably the epic Three-Body Problem saga, spans thousands and even millions of years…as he marries the mundane human world with far-reaching cosmic changes that take place over millennia." Liu told CCTV in 2019 his work is about reflections on a shared civilization, shared pursuits …

TV adaptation of award-winning Chinese sci-fi novel coming soon
3 years, 1 month ago

TV adaptation of award-winning Chinese sci-fi novel coming soon

China Daily  

File photo of Chinese writer Liu Cixin. The highly anticipated Chinese TV adaptation of Liu Cixin's Hugo Award-winning sci-fi novel "The Three-Body Problem" is coming soon, according to the first trailer released on Wednesday. Known as "Three-Body," the upcoming series is on the list of dramas to be released or pursued in 2022, major Chinese online streaming platform Tencent Video …

TV adaptation of award-winning Chinese sci-fi novel coming soon
3 years, 1 month ago

TV adaptation of award-winning Chinese sci-fi novel coming soon

China Daily  

File photo of Chinese writer Liu Cixin. The highly anticipated Chinese TV adaptation of Liu Cixin's Hugo Award-winning sci-fi novel "The Three-Body Problem" is coming soon, according to the first trailer released on Wednesday. Known as "Three-Body," the upcoming series is on the list of dramas to be released or pursued in 2022, major Chinese online streaming platform Tencent Video …

网飞将拍摄剧版《三体》 “权游”主创担任制片
4 years, 3 months ago

网飞将拍摄剧版《三体》 “权游”主创担任制片

China Daily  

当地时间9月1日，网飞公司宣布将把刘慈欣所著长篇科幻小说《三体》三部曲搬上荧屏，拍摄英文电视剧，并公布了部分主创人员名单。 File photo of Chinese writer Liu Cixin. Netflix just announced its plans to turn Cixin Liu’s “The Three-Body Problem” trilogy into an original, English-language science fiction series. It is a great honor as an author to see this unique sci-fi concept travel and gain fandom across the globe and I am excited for new and existing fans all over …

'The Three-Body Problem' to be adapted as Netflix series
4 years, 3 months ago

'The Three-Body Problem' to be adapted as Netflix series

China Daily  

File photo of Chinese writer Liu Cixin. China's cultural company Yoozoo Group and the US streaming giant Netflix announced Tuesday that they would jointly launch a new dramatic series inspired by the Hugo Award-winning sci-fi trilogy "The Three-Body Problem." As part of a deal with the rights-holder, the Three Body Universe Cultural Development Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Yoozoo Group, …

China to turn sci-fi novel into live-action drama
4 years, 4 months ago

China to turn sci-fi novel into live-action drama

China Daily  

File photo of Chinese writer Liu Cixin. BEIJING - China is turning Liu Cixin's Hugo Award-winning sci-fi novel "The Three-Body Problem" into a live-action TV drama though the release date has yet to be unveiled. The upcoming TV drama, known as "Three-Body," is on the list of several dozen dramas to be released by Tencent Video, a major Chinese online …

China to turn sci-fi novel into live-action drama
4 years, 4 months ago

China to turn sci-fi novel into live-action drama

China Daily  

File photo of Chinese writer Liu Cixin. BEIJING - China is turning Liu Cixin's Hugo Award-winning sci-fi novel "The Three-Body Problem" into a live-action TV drama though the release date has yet to be unveiled. The upcoming TV drama, known as "Three-Body," is on the list of several dozen dramas to be released by Tencent Video, a major Chinese online …

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