'Ne Zha 2' Becomes First Non-Hollywood Film To Hit $1 Billion (globaltimes.cn) 24
Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 has broken multiple box office records, becoming China's highest-grossing film of all time and the first non-Hollywood movie to surpass $1 billion in a single market. From a report: Helmed by Yang Yu, known as Jiaozi, the film hit the big screen during the lucrative Chinese New Year frame on Jan. 29, surpassing 2017's "Wolf Warrior 2" to become China's most-watched film. Meanwhile, its total revenue (including presales) hit 8 billion yuan (about 1.12 billion U.S. dollars) by Sunday. In just eight days and five hours after its release, "Ne Zha 2" became China's highest-grossing film of all time on Thursday, exceeding the 5.77 billion yuan record set by "The Battle at Lake Changjin." A day later, it overtook "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" to become the highest-grossing film ever in a single market, reaching over 6.79 billion yuan (including presales) in China on Friday.
A follow-up to the animated sensation "Ne Zha," which grossed 5 billion yuan and topped the country's box office charts in 2019, the sequel has captivated audiences with its breathtaking visuals, rich storytelling and deep cultural resonance. The record-breaking run makes "Ne Zha 2" not just a box office titan but a cultural phenomenon, further underscoring China's ability to produce homegrown blockbusters that strike a chord with domestic audiences. You can watch the international trailer on YouTube.
A follow-up to the animated sensation "Ne Zha," which grossed 5 billion yuan and topped the country's box office charts in 2019, the sequel has captivated audiences with its breathtaking visuals, rich storytelling and deep cultural resonance. The record-breaking run makes "Ne Zha 2" not just a box office titan but a cultural phenomenon, further underscoring China's ability to produce homegrown blockbusters that strike a chord with domestic audiences. You can watch the international trailer on YouTube.
Re: It should be obvious (Score:4, Funny)
No thanks Americans have no interest in Chinese crap
Walmart disagrees.
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I lost interest in derivitive boring american movies a long time ago, so no, I am interested in what they can make. It can't be worse than another superhero movie with the same plot as all the others, the same bad jokes, the same dull actors... please China, save us.
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What “people” are tired of? These films make big money. The last M.C.U. film, Deadpool & Wolverine grossed 1.2 billion U.S.D.
Evidently “people” aren't tired of it at al.
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I would caution anyone against simply picking up learning a language and think it can just easily be done. Mandarin in particular is one of those things that many people start, then put a lot of time in, then continue on even longer due to sunk cost fallacy, and then finally cut their losses. Some people have been dedicating time on and off to that for over a decade and still conclude they can't watch television which was their original goal.
Being able to understand spoken fiction actually requires a very h
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Really seems like a win-win for anyone who isn't racist.
Breathtaking visuals, rich storytelling? (Score:2)
It certainly wasn't conveyed in the trailer. It more looked like yet another paint by the numbers "Magic Kung Fu" movie, where the entire plot consists of seeing the chosen-one MC beating up an ever higher power scaled set of opponents in one-off battles using battle moves they have to yell out for them to take effect. The dramatic tension coming when he almost loses a battle against the big boss. Before winning. The end.
At least he looks underaged, so I doubt there's the typical subplot of scantily clad gi
The article is from CCP's State Propaganda site. (Score:1)
The Global Times (simplified Chinese: ; traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: Huánqiú Shíbào) is a daily tabloid newspaper under the auspices of the Chinese Communist Party's flagship newspaper, the People's Daily, commenting on international issues from a Chinese nationalistic perspective.[1][2][3][4] The publication is sometimes called "China's Fox News" for its propaganda and the monetization of nationalism.[5][6][7][8]
Established as a publication in 1993, its English version was launched in 2009. The editor-in-chief of Global Times was Hu Xijin until December 2021, who has been described as an early adopter of the "wolf warrior" communication strategy of loudly denouncing perceived criticism of the Chinese government and its policies.[9] The newspaper has been the source of various incidents, including fabrications, conspiracy theories, and disinformation.[note 1] It is part of a broader set of Chinese state media outlets that constitute the Chinese government's propaganda apparatus.[17][18]
This is neutral enough of an article, but...when I read something, I always like to know the source and if they have a perspective beyond delivering facts.
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Actually I own slashdot now.
I found some change behind the couch cushions and was like, "an extra chocolate bar for my kid? Nah, she doesn't really like chocolate that much, I'll buy slashdot".
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You see ads here? Run an ad blocker like everyone else.
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HERE'S WHY!
Sooo.., don't leave us hanging...
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Rich people stay rich by pissing away their money on over priced stuff.
Every rich person knows that. That's why you have a pair of 5090.
Lol, so bitter, so angry! I get such a kick out of the jelly you guys spew n froth.
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And the comments on the YT trailer are that weird combo of low detail and over the top praise that sounds like advertising (or nationalist propaganda).
As to the movie itself maybe it's fine, but from the trailer it looks "meh" at best. And since it's mainland approved i doubt it's particularly nuanced or wry (since it has to, you know... provide good moral guidance and not have any subversive thoughts etc)
I've seen a couple of bilibili produced anime series and they were also "eh".
idk, maybe it's that i d
How much can you gross... (Score:2)
Oh shit! (Score:2)
Coming in 1 2 3....25% tariffs on Chinese Movies. (Score:2)
Make Hollywood Great Again!
Now, trow the stones...
Roku has its first movie. (Score:2)
https://therokuchannel.roku.co... [roku.com]