Has China Jumped the Shark?
China’s changing media environment and the pivot of attention to Southeast Asia.
In Business, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All, Asia
Tagged With: Chinese Animation
Call for Entries: West Lake International Animation Festival 2021
Taking place this November in Hangzhou, China, IAF looks at ‘Chinese Independent Animation in the 21st Century;’ submissions are now open for international animated films, research papers, and proposals focused on Chinese animation; entries must be received by September 30.
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Chinese Artist Sun Xun Invites Everyone to Contribute Art to His Animated Feature
To celebrate being active in the face of the pandemic, famed painter and animator is looking for artists everywhere to participate in a special sequence within his new 90-minute film.
Light Chaser’s Captivating ‘White Snake’ Makes its U.S. Theatrical Debut
Director Ji Zhao shares an exclusive clip and talks about the Chinese animation studio’s compelling adaptation of a legendary Chinese fable, which opens tomorrow in L.A. and November 29 in select theatres.
Chinese Culture Takes a ‘Bao’
And provides lessons for the Middle Kingdom.
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‘Duck Duck Goose’ Flies to the West with Netflix
Chinese-American ‘bird out of water’ animated feature directed by Christopher Jenkins finally reaches U.S. audiences.
Animated Zombie Series ‘Awakening’ Hits 400 Million Views in China
Tencent-backed sci-fi show illustrates growing VOD audience for innovative creative efforts aimed at adults.
A New Milestone for Chinese Feature Animation: ‘Big Fish & Begonia’ Arrives in North America
Twelve years in the making, epic fantasy adventure written, produced and directed by animators Xuan Liang and Chun Zhang is hailed as the forefront of the burgeoning Chinese animation industry.
China's Changing Game
Ex-pat animation producer gives the inside scoop in freewheeling podcast.
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Review: ‘Mary and The Witch’s Flower’ and ‘Have a Nice Day’
At long last, AWN’s resident Miscreant returns to writing about animation – in particular, two recent features, From China and Japan, that couldn’t be more different.
In 2D, Films, People, Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: Asia
Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: 'The Swallow'
Every Wednesday, Chris Robinson takes a look at short animation films. Today: Xi Chen's 'The Swallow' (2014)
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Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: 'The Adventure of Liang Liang'
Every Wednesday, Chris Robinson takes a look at short animation films. Today: Xiaotao Zhang's 'The Adventure of Liang Liang' (2017).
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Trevor Lai and ‘Super BOOMi’ Taking China by Storm
Suzhou’s Up Studios founder is masterminding an IP empire, with his latest series debut racking up over 300 million views on Tencent Video.
In 2D, Books, Business, CG, Interactive, Licensing, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: Asia
I Have a Question Lei Lei
In which Chris Robinson asks animators profound and inane questions that have little to do with animation. Today's guest is the extraordinary Chinese animator, artist and rapper, Lei Lei.
In 2D, Art, Films, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All, Asia
Stone Lions Take Hold of Chinese Viewers
Disney's first Chinese TV co-production demonstrates the value of people, process and perseverance.
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CGGE overview, mission and contact information.
Chinese Stone Lions Now an Actual Reality
A seven-year odyssey comes to fruition as Disney's first original Chinese TV co-production.
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Immersed in China: An Interview with Toony Wu
A report from the field by one of China's up-and-coming VR animation directors.
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Is China’s Animation Industry Ready to Shine on the World Stage?
Annecy 2017 plans a special focus on China - will the nation’s burgeoning animation industry seize the opportunity?
In Business, Event, Festival, Films, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Asia, Europe
Has the Chinese Animation Industry Finally Turned the Corner?
This year at Annecy’s MIFA animation marketplace, the conversation about Chinese animation was anything but the same old story.
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Book Review: Chinese Animation; A History and Filmography
Fred Patten talks about the definitive reference book on the history of Chinese animation.
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Lei Lei: China’s Rising Indie Star
China’s most prominent independent animator is both frustrated and inspired by an indifferent and often troubled domestic filmmaking landscape.
Light Chaser Animation and the ‘Door Guardians’
New trailer for Beijing studio’s debut feature marks a significant moment both for founder Gary Wang and China’s burgeoning animation industry.
