Guilin's scenery popular in renowned movie production
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Guilin's scenery popular in renowned movie production

China Daily  

A screenshot of Chengtangguan Pass from the movie Ne Zha 2. The recent Chinese animated movie Ne Zha 2 Mo Tong Nao Hai, commonly referred to as Ne Zha 2, has achieved a historic breakthrough in global box office sales, reaching 80.85 billion yuan. The scenery of Chengtangguan Pass, featured in the movies Ne Zha and Ne Zha 2, showcases the unique landscapes of Guilin. In the movie Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, the planet Kashyyyk was filmed using Guilin's karst landscapes, marking the first time these unique formations appeared in a Western movie. The action-comedy movie Skiptrace, starring Jackie Chan, was filmed in the Lijiang River scenic area and Longsheng Rice Terraces, combining thrilling escapades with Guilin's stunning scenery.

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Ne Zha 2 success boosts Sichuan's culture and tourism
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Ne Zha 2 success boosts Sichuan's culture and tourism

China Daily  

People celebrate the movie Ne Zha 2 around themed sculptures in Chengdu, Sichuan province, on Feb 7. The continued growth of Ne Zha 2's box office will spark stronger interest in Sichuan province, the birthplace of the film series, creating new development opportunities for its culture and tourism sectors, said Chen Guanghao, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress, …

Cashing in on the cinematic view
Trending News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Cashing in on the cinematic view

China Daily  

By Xu Fan | CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2025-03-06 07:42 Performers enact characters in Ne Zha 2 at the event. CHINA DAILY Thanks to this film and Ne Zha 2, Xiangyang and Yibin ranked 39th and 49th respectively among 343 major cities in China in terms of the number of domestic tourists received, Ma says. With the Creation of the …

How an $80-million 'non-Hollywood film' beat Disney, Pixar to become highest-grossing animated film, minted $1.9 billion
1 month ago

How an $80-million 'non-Hollywood film' beat Disney, Pixar to become highest-grossing animated film, minted $1.9 billion

Hindustan Times  

For decades, Hollywood films have sat atop the box office food chain. And yet, this year, a tiny $80-million movie is not just the highest-grossing film of the year, but the highest-grossing animated film ever. The highest-grossing animated film Chinese film Ne Zha 2 has set the box office ablaze with record-breaking collections. This has made it the highest-grossing Chinese …

Seeing China's rise through the success of Ne Zha
Trending News
1 month ago

Seeing China's rise through the success of Ne Zha

China Daily  

People celebrate the movie Ne Zha 2 around themed sculptures in Chengdu, Sichuan province, on Feb 7. With the success of Ne Zha 1, domestic animated films have entered a new golden age, and Chinese animation has made remarkable progress! In 2025, Ne Zha 2 is recording a strong box office performance, becoming the highest-grossing animated film globally, which not …

Animated film Ne Zha 2 is 'China's answer to Hollywood' hegemony
1 month, 1 week ago

Animated film Ne Zha 2 is 'China's answer to Hollywood' hegemony

ABC  

Chinese fans are hailing the success of the animation film Ne Zha 2, calling it "China's answer to Hollywood's superhero hegemony". Ne Zha 2 became the highest-grossing animated film globally on Tuesday, after amassing a total box office of 12.3 billion yuan — surpassing Pixar's Inside Out 2, according to data from ticketing platform Maoyan. Ms Chen has also bought …

Chinese film ‘Ne Zha 2’ surpasses ‘Inside Out 2’ as the highest-grossing animated movie of all time
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1 month, 1 week ago

Chinese film ‘Ne Zha 2’ surpasses ‘Inside Out 2’ as the highest-grossing animated movie of all time

The Hindu  

The Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 has surpassed Pixar’s Inside Out 2 to become the highest-grossing animated film worldwide. According to ticketing platform Maoyan, the film has amassed 12.3 billion yuan in global box office revenue, making it the eighth highest-grossing film of all time. As the film’s international rollout continues, Ne Zha 2 is expected to climb further …

Ne Zha 2 tops global box office of animated films
1 month, 1 week ago

Ne Zha 2 tops global box office of animated films

China Daily  

A woman walks past a promotion for the Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2, produced by Enlight Media, outside the production company's headquarters in Beijing on February 11, 2025. Propelled by enthusiasm from fans domestically as well as overseas, Ne Zha 2, China's box office champion, has made history by surpassing Pixar's blockbuster Inside Out 2 to become the world's …

‘Ne Zha 2:’ China’s animated blockbuster beats ‘Star Wars,’ smashing box office records at home. Now it’s hitting Western cinemas
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Ne Zha 2:’ China’s animated blockbuster beats ‘Star Wars,’ smashing box office records at home. Now it’s hitting Western cinemas

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — An unruly Chinese boy who battles dragons and defies destiny has made his way to Western cinema screens after smashing box office records in China. The phenomenal success of “Ne Zha 2” – a rare bright spot in China’s otherwise sluggish box office amid a struggling economy – has sparked a wave of national pride and …

Ne Zha 2 makes history as it passes 10 billion yuan in ticket receipts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ne Zha 2 makes history as it passes 10 billion yuan in ticket receipts

China Daily  

Ne Zha 2, China's box-office sensation, smashed through the key 10 billion yuan mark in ticket receipts on Thursday, including presales and overseas revenue, signaling the vast potential of the domestic cinema industry. Since its debut on Jan 29, the film - a sequel to the 2019 top-grossing movie in China Ne Zha - has consistently broken box office records, …

Ne Zha 2 makes history as it passes 10 billion yuan in ticket receipts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ne Zha 2 makes history as it passes 10 billion yuan in ticket receipts

China Daily  

Ne Zha 2, China's box-office sensation, smashed through the key 10 billion yuan mark in ticket receipts on Thursday, including presales and overseas revenue, signaling the vast potential of the domestic cinema industry. Since its debut on Jan 29, the film - a sequel to the 2019 top-grossing movie in China Ne Zha - has consistently broken box office records, …

Ne Zha 2 makes history as it passes 10 billion yuan in ticket receipts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ne Zha 2 makes history as it passes 10 billion yuan in ticket receipts

China Daily  

By Xu Fan, Yang Yang, and Wang Kaihao | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-02-13 19:11 Ne Zha 2, China's box-office sensation, smashed through the key 10 billion yuan mark in ticket receipts on Thursday, including presales and overseas revenue, signaling the vast potential of the domestic cinema industry. Since its debut on Jan 29, the film - a sequel to the …

How a Chinese animated movie reaped $1.2 billion and beat Hollywood giants
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How a Chinese animated movie reaped $1.2 billion and beat Hollywood giants

Live Mint  

A Chinese movie about a boy who fights demons and gods alike has become the world’s highest-grossing movie in any single market. With $1.2 billion in box-office revenue so far, “Ne Zha 2," released Jan. 29, has outpaced American films that used to be a staple of the Chinese entertainment scene. The buzz about DeepSeek and “Ne Zha 2" is …

Chinese animated blockbuster ‘Ne Zha 2’ creates history at box office, earns this much in two weeks
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese animated blockbuster ‘Ne Zha 2’ creates history at box office, earns this much in two weeks

India TV News  

The Chinese animated film 'Ne Zha 2' has created such a history at the box office, that will be tough for other animated films to re-write. The film has earned this much so far According to Ma Yan Entertainment Data, 'Ne Zha 2' has crossed the 1.2 billion dollar mark so far. The first part was released in 2019 The …

Ne Zha collectibles catch blockbuster movie's coattails
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ne Zha collectibles catch blockbuster movie's coattails

China Daily  

By ZOU SHUO in Changsha and QIU QUANLIN in Guangzhou | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-02-11 23:57 Customers leave a store after purchasing products related to the animated blockbuster movie Ne Zha 2 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on Monday. Sales of character-themed products related to the movie Ne Zha 2, the first film to gross more than $1 billion in a …

Hollywood premiere turned into cultural fervor
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hollywood premiere turned into cultural fervor

China Daily  

By RENA LI in Los Angeles and Xu Fan in Beijing | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-02-11 00:13 Performers entertain at the premiere of hit Chinese film Ne Zha 2 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, in the US state of California, on Saturday. RENA LI / CHINA DAILY The Hollywood premiere of Chinese mythology inspired animated blockbuster …

Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 breaks box office records
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 breaks box office records

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 Animated film Ne Zha 2 broke several records, including one held …

Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 breaks box office records over lunar new year
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 breaks box office records over lunar new year

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 Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 became the country’s highest-grossing film …

'Ne Zha 2' reflects rise of Chinese animation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Ne Zha 2' reflects rise of Chinese animation

China Daily  

Two character performers, along with producer Wang Changtian, promote Ne Zha 2. The sequel to the blockbuster Chinese animation film, Ne Zha, was released on Chinese New Year's day, that is, Jan 29. The film's script is based on a popular 17th century Chinese novel, The Investiture of the Gods, which is one of the first major literary works to …

'Ne Zha 2' reflects rise of Chinese animation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Ne Zha 2' reflects rise of Chinese animation

China Daily  

Two character performers, along with producer Wang Changtian, promote Ne Zha 2. The sequel to the blockbuster Chinese animation film, Ne Zha, was released on Chinese New Year's day, that is, Jan 29. The film's script is based on a popular 17th century Chinese novel, The Investiture of the Gods, which is one of the first major literary works to …

'Ne Zha 2' reflects rise of Chinese animation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Ne Zha 2' reflects rise of Chinese animation

China Daily  

Two character performers, along with producer Wang Changtian, promote Ne Zha 2. The sequel to the blockbuster Chinese animation film, Ne Zha, was released on Chinese New Year's day, that is, Jan 29. The film's script is based on a popular 17th century Chinese novel, The Investiture of the Gods, which is one of the first major literary works to …

'Ne Zha 2' reflects rise of Chinese animation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Ne Zha 2' reflects rise of Chinese animation

China Daily  

Two character performers, along with producer Wang Changtian, promote Ne Zha 2. The sequel to the blockbuster Chinese animation film, Ne Zha, was released on Chinese New Year's day, that is, Jan 29. The film's script is based on a popular 17th century Chinese novel, The Investiture of the Gods, which is one of the first major literary works to …

Unexpected success of 'Ne Zha' inspires director Yang Yu to next project
5 years, 7 months ago

Unexpected success of 'Ne Zha' inspires director Yang Yu to next project

China Daily  

Ne Zha, the most successful film this summer, is hailed for bringing a modern touch to its major characters, such as the protagonist Ne Zha, his father Li Jing, his master Taiyi Zhenren, the antagonist Shen Gongbao and Dragon King. An overnight star after the box-office success of Ne Zha, Yang Yu now aims to direct an even better movie, …

Unexpected success of 'Ne Zha' inspires director Yang Yu to next project
5 years, 7 months ago

Unexpected success of 'Ne Zha' inspires director Yang Yu to next project

China Daily  

Ne Zha, the most successful film this summer, is hailed for bringing a modern touch to its major characters, such as the protagonist Ne Zha, his father Li Jing, his master Taiyi Zhenren, the antagonist Shen Gongbao and Dragon King. An overnight star after the box-office success of Ne Zha, Yang Yu now aims to direct an even better movie, …

Unexpected success of 'Ne Zha' inspires director Yang Yu to next project
5 years, 7 months ago

Unexpected success of 'Ne Zha' inspires director Yang Yu to next project

China Daily  

Ne Zha, the most successful film this summer, is hailed for bringing a modern touch to its major characters, such as the protagonist Ne Zha, his father Li Jing, his master Taiyi Zhenren, the antagonist Shen Gongbao and Dragon King. An overnight star after the box-office success of Ne Zha, Yang Yu now aims to direct an even better movie, …

Animated film 'Ne Zha' smashes box office records
5 years, 8 months ago

Animated film 'Ne Zha' smashes box office records

China Daily  

Chinese animated film Ne Zha has proved to be a big winner in this summer's box office. With word-of-mouth praise online, Ne Zha has As the first ever Chinese animated film to be released in the Imax format, the film has also generated approximately 54 million yuan in its opening weekend, setting a new Imax record for the best opening …

Hollywood director hopes to inspire new Chinese talent
6 years, 4 months ago

Hollywood director hopes to inspire new Chinese talent

China Daily  

Born American grossed $3.4 million in the US, but Harlin still led a hard life in Hollywood, as he endured huge debts due to the complex nature of the film's contract. Things took a turn for the better when, in 1988, producer Irwin Yablans offered him the script of Prison, a horror film shot in the Old State Prison in …

Jackie Chan's Skiptrace to come soon
8 years, 10 months ago

Jackie Chan's Skiptrace to come soon

China Daily  

Jackie Chan and Yuan Biao. Jackie Chan's latest action comedy, Skiptrace, aims to "showcase the diversity of Chinese culture and customs", as kung fu star revealed in Beijing on Sunday. Skiptrace, also starring veteran actress Fan Bingbing and American actor Johnny Knoxville, will open to the Chinese theaters on July 22. So I'm always thinking about how to shoot action …

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