From Screen to Stage: ‘White Cat Legend’ Musical Debuts
Animated hit ‘White Cat Legend’ leaps from screen to stage in 2025 with a new musical adaptation blending detective drama and ancient intrigue.
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Russian Producer Hails Ne Zha 2’s Stunning Animation
Russian producer Yulia Osetinskaya praises Ne Zha 2’s visuals, calling it a milestone for animation from the Chinese mainland with groundbreaking VFX and artistry.
How Chinese mainland Animation Became a Global Phenomenon
Chinese mainland animation is breaking borders, blending universal themes with Chinese aesthetics. Su Da explains how hits like Ne Zha 2 build cultural confidence and captivate global audiences.
Inside ‘Nobody’: A Wild New Animation Ride Through Journey to the West
CGTN’s new animated film Nobody reimagines Journey to the West with four yaoguai impostors. Dive into the exclusive mini-doc ahead of its August 2 release.
Beyond ACG: ‘Link Click’ Musical Lights Up Shanghai Stage
The ‘Link Click’ musical adaptation of hit Chinese animation has soared past 500 shows in Shanghai, ranking among 2024’s top immersive theater experiences.
Chinese Animation Evolves: From Outsourcing to Original Storytelling
Lise Fearnley praises the shift by the Chinese mainland animation industry from outsourcing to original storytelling and urges creators to seize rising global interest at the Shanghai International Film Festival.
Tracing China’s Animation Legacy at CICAF’s Cartoon & Animation Museum
Explore China’s animation legacy at the first national Cartoon and Animation Museum in Hangzhou, featuring over 20,000 items during CICAF from May 29 to June 2.
Cosplayers Spark Chinese Animation Boom at CPOPwave Expo
At CPOPwave in Hangzhou, cosplayers bring the Chinese mainland’s animation boom to life as 20 top IPs showcase films, games and novels reshaping global pop culture.
Ne Zha 2 Storms Box Office with $2.18B, Ranks 5th All-Time
Ne Zha 2 from the Chinese mainland hits 15.8bn yuan ($2.18bn), climbs to 5th in global box office history, just behind Titanic.
Rob Minkoff: Story Drives Ne Zha 2’s Global Success
Disney’s Lion King director Rob Minkoff praises Chinese animation’s evolution at the Beijing International Film Festival, noting Ne Zha 2’s success lies in its compelling story.