Kung Fu Panda 3 sets box office record in nationwide preview
Updated: 2016-01-25 11:17
(chinadaily.com.cn)
|
|||||||||||
A scene from the latest film of the Kung Fu Panda franchise, which will premiere globally on Jan 29.[Photo provided to China Daily] |
More than 200 Oriental DreamWorks employees have worked on the film in Shanghai, providing feedback on the authenticity of Chinese elements in the film and fine-tuning the details of the second version of the Mandarin-language script.
Jennifer Yuh Nelson, director of the film, said Chinese artists helped improve the authenticity of the film, as some of the cultural difference between the two nations only came to light after thorough discussions between the Chinese and American staff.
"We were trying to come up with fun things the characters do - what they eat, how they play. As Western story artists, one of the things we put in was cookies. And the Chinese story artists basically said, 'Ummmm. You can't put in cookies, you have to put in traditional food,'" said Nelson. This eventually led to a change in script.
Kung fu superstar Jackie Chan, who voices Master Monkey and Po's biological father in English and Mandarin and Cantonese, said it was an interesting and challenging experience to dub for two different roles in three editions of the film.
"My character would have a steamed bun in his mouth sometimes. So I put three fingers in my mouth while dubbing. Those details can help enliven the cartoon character. It's very cool," said the 61-year-old action star.
The final number, Try, written and performed by household name singer-songwriter Jay Chou and his protégé Patrick Brasca, is also a rare example where Chinese lyrics are featured in a Hollywood film. Furthermore, the media has praised the film for its comprehensive use of Chinese elements, which pervades the entire film, along with a family film script that can be appreciated regardless of age. Some have compared it with last year's dark horse at the box office, Monster Hunt, which set numerous highs in China's film history. It is definitely a film to look forward to.
Related:
Po of 'Kung Fu Panda' returns to his Chinese roots
Kung Fu Panda 3 to make extra Mandarin-customized version
Related Stories
Stars attend Chinese premiere of 'Kung Fu Panda 3' 2016-01-20 10:14
Kung Fu Panda 3 premieres in California 2016-01-18 10:54
Chinese stars behind Kung Fu Panda 3 revealed 2015-12-21 17:21
Kung Fu Panda 3 to make extra Mandarin-customized version 2015-12-13 10:24
Kung Fu Panda's Po challenges Monkey King on the big screen 2015-11-12 08:17
Today's Top News
Global push
AIIB chief vows to run clean, lean, green institution
'More Europe' to deal with 'triple crisis'
China gives beleaguered Tsipras a helping hand
China injects note of confidence in Davos
China and Gulf nations resume free trade talks
IMF starts to select new chief
Merkel insists on European solution for refugee crisis
Hot Topics
Lunar probe , China growth forecasts, Emission rules get tougher, China seen through 'colored lens', International board,
Editor's Picks
Acquisition bandwagon continues to roll |
South China's food touches the heart |
China wins fastener tiff with EU |
Global presence doesn't make a multinational |
Businessman heads revolution in China's canteens |
UK's interest in China boosted by latest BBC TV series |