Headlines From China: New Retelling of ‘Ne Zha’ Gets IMAX Debut

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The latest retelling of the mythological tale, “New Gods: Nezha Reborn,” announced it would team up with giant screen system IMAX for a special 3D version, to be released across 690 IMAX cinemas in the Chinese mainland on Feb 12, the first day of the 2021 Spring Festival. Read More

‘Ne Zha’ Filmmakers Sued for Alleged Plagiarism

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A Beijing-based production company claims the animated blockbuster bears ‘striking similarities’ to its musical. Read More

Headlines from China: Oscar: China Submits ‘Ne Zha’ as Entry For Best International Feature Film

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on October 7 that 93 films including China's "Ne Zha" have been submitted for this year's Oscar Best International Feature Film Award. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Ne Zha’ Gets Second-round of Theatrical Extension

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Huaxia Film Distribution announced that the Chinese animated film Ne Zha has been permitted to extend its theatrical run for the second time. Read More

Headlines from China: Beijing Enlight Media Registering 1818 Trademarks for ‘Ne Zha’

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From August 9 to August 27, Beijing Enlight Media submitted 1818 trademark applications to Chinese authorities. All the 1818 trademarks are related to this summer's hit animated film Ne Zha. Read More

‘Ne Zha’ and the History of a Good Story

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What two “Ne Zha” adaptations, released 40 years apart, say about the state of Chinese storytelling. Read More

Channel Your Inner Ne Zha, Says Party Paper Commentary

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The summer blockbuster that broke box office records is now being touted as a model for cadres’ good behavior. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Ne Zha’ to Hit Cinemas in North America, Australia, and New Zealand

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On August 15, American film distributor Well Go USA confirmed on Weibo that Ne Zha, the highest-earning animated film ever in China, will be released in North America. Read More

Headlines from China: ‘Ne Zha’ Becomes China’s Highest-Grossing Animated Film of All Time

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"Ne Zha" has beaten Zootopia to become the highest grossing animated film of all time in the history of China box office. Read More

From Jeno to Xiao Zhan: Asian star power boosts MFW’s new creative wave

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Milan Fashion Week is witnessing a creative overhaul. We look at how brands can amplify their reach and EMV in China with celebrities. Read More

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