Six animation films involving characters of rabbits will be released this year, according to the State Administration of Radio film and Television.

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The films include the first domestic 3D animation film, Legend of a Rabbit, and Moon Castle: The space adventure, the third movie of the Chinese cartoon series of Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf.

The producers are confident that the animal-themed New Year movies will be a hit, eyeing high box-office receipts and related product development.