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New domestic film projects targeting young audience released at city film festival
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A couple of new domestic films and upcoming projects were announced today at the ongoing 18th Shanghai International Film Festival.
Many of the productions are mainly targeted at young cinema-goers in China and around the world, covering the genres of comedy, animation, sci-fi, and youth film.
The action-packed superhero film "A Hero or Not" is labeled with Internet gene. It will hit Chinese cinemas on July 17.
The hilarious film is a directorial debut of popular Chinese Internet actor and host Dong Chengpeng. It is about a super star who falls to the bottom of his misery after an accident. Famous action star Jean-Claude Van Damme also stars in the film.
"The Ark of Mr. Chow" is another high-expected youth film which reflects on Chinese education system.
It centers on the lives and confusion of a group of bright teenagers who are recruited for a special college program for young geniuses.
The film has been hailed by thousands of students from its campus screenings in 12 cities of China. It will be released on June 19.
The animated film version of the classic Chinese animated series "Black Cat Detective" is slated for national release on August 7.
The big movie which keeps the artistic style of the original series 30 years ago will evoke a childhood memory and nostalgia among China's post-70s and 80s generations.
The movie will tell a new detective story with several new characters. Distinctive aesthetics elements of China will be featured in the movie.
Shanghai-based Yoozoo Pictures released its shooting strategy for sci-fi and fantasy film projects such as "The Three-Body Problem" and "Goddess Alliance."
"The Three-Body Problem" is based on a novel by best-selling and award-winning sci-fi writer Liu Cixin. The novel has already been translated into English.
The film is now under shooting in Northeast China. It is expected to be developed into a franchise with by-products of online games.
The fantasy film "Goddess Alliance" is adapted from a popular Chinese online game.
Oscar-winning actor William Hurt also expressed his intention to collaborate with local film makers, saying that the charm of Chinese culture and history attracted him to the city.
Mili Pictures announced its production plans of 12 animated and sci-fi live-action mega-productions which cater for a large global audience.
In the next three years, the 12 movies including a sequel to the popular Chinese animation "Dragon Nest" and an animated musical film based on "The Crazy Sheep Xue DingEr," a well-known animal novel by Chinese writer Shen Shixi will be released worldwide.
According to Zhang Qing, president of Mili Pictures, some of the projects will be co-produced by Hollywood veterans for stunning visual effects.
"However, all these films will tell Chinese stories," Zhang said. "They will convey Chinese values and culture, helping audiences around world to know more about China."
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