Coming spring for Chinese sci-fi films?
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Chinese science fiction fans who want more than a token Chinese sidekick in Hollywood blockbusters are turning their attentions back home.
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"Transformers: Age of Extinction" earned 1.97 billion yuan (about 317.2 million U.S. dollars) on the Chinese mainland in its month-long run ending July 27. [Photo/Xinhua] |
Industry insiders said at least a dozen Chinese sci-fi movies are in production, suggesting a shift in the film industry for more movies of this genre.
"Many movie houses have initiated sci-fi projects, with huge financial backing. There is at least one film with investments of over 100 million yuan (16 million U.S. dollars)," said Yan Peng, film critic and planning supervisor of Beijing Galloping Horse Film & TV Production Co.
"It not only reflects the personal interest of certain investors, but rising enthusiasm in the industry," Yan said. "The Chinese film industry has matured over recent years, so it's time to have our own sci-fi titles."
One widely-awaited film is the adaptation of Liu Cixin's best-selling saga "The Three-Body Problem". Youzu Film, who produces the film, said shooting would start before the end of this year.
Writer-turned director Han Han has also revealed plans for a sci-fi film after the success of his first outing as a director, Continent.
Despite the huge success of foreign sci-fi films, such as Gravity and Transformers, domestic titles are lacking, with many blaming the situation on technology.
"From art design to computerized special effects, every chain in China's film industry lacks experience with the sci-fi genre," said Wu Yan, sci-fi critic and professor with Beijing Normal University.
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