Fengshen Cinematic Universe

Armed with beautiful animation and a compelling story, “Jiang Ziya” is well worth the wait.

By Douglas Davidson on February 9, 2021 • ( 1 )

Originally slated for February 7th, 2020, the second-part of the Fengshen Cinematic Universe went into stasis until a brief theatrical rollout in October 2020. Now, though, nearly a year after it was to hit cinemaplexes, Jiang Ziya (also known as… Read More ›

Animated adaptation of Chinese tale “Ne Zha” asks children what we owe each other.

By Douglas Davidson on May 3, 2020 • ( 3 )

Myths and legends, stories like those of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round, Robin Hood, and Paul Bunyan and those of gods, goddesses, demons, and immortals, are often given the adaptation treatment in cinema. These stories are often… Read More ›

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Fengshen Cinematic Universe

Armed with beautiful animation and a compelling story, “Jiang Ziya” is well worth the wait.

Animated adaptation of Chinese tale “Ne Zha” asks children what we owe each other.