Headlines from China: ‘Little Women’ to Release in China on Valentine’s Day

‘Little Women’ Sets China Release on Valentine’s Day

Little Women, a 2019 American drama film adapted from the classic novel of the same name by American writer Louisa May Alcott, has been scheduled to release in China on Valentine’s Day. Directed by American director Greta Gerwig, the film follows a family of four sisters who strive to realize their dreams during the tough Civil War period. Gweig’s directing also brought a modern and dynamic style to the classic story. The film stars Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Laura Dern, Timothée Chalamet, and Meryl Streep. Read more on 1905.com

‘White Snake’ Producer to Release New ‘Ne Zha’ Adaptation 

Light Chaser Animation, known for its 2019 animated film White Snake, announced that its new animated feature, Rebirth of Ne Zha, will be released in the summer of 2020. The film is centered around the Chinese mythological figure Ne Zha, which has been featured in this year’s animated box office hit Ne Zha. However, the synopsis of Rebirth of Ne Zha shows that it is a new story that took place three thousand years after the original story “Prince Nezha’s Triumph Against Dragon King.” Ne Zha is born again and faces new challenges in this life. Read more on Mtime