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Marvel studio’s Avengers film series may have made billions at the box office worldwide. But Indonesian filmmakers hope to take on the likes of Captain America and Iron Man with their own superhero franchise, as they tap into growing global demand for a broader range of heroic characters.
NetEase launches Marvel Unlimited iOS app with dozens of translated titles featuring the likes of Spider-Man and Iron Man
NetEase launches Marvel Unlimited iOS app with dozens of translated titles featuring the likes of Spider-Man and Iron Man
China is crazy about Marvel movies, but fans have to settle for streaming on platforms from local companies like Baidu and Alibaba
China is crazy about Marvel movies, but fans have to settle for streaming on platforms from local companies like Baidu and Alibaba
Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu will lead Marvel’s first Asian superhero movie, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, which will be released in February 2021. Liu was born in Harbin, China, and immigrated to Canada with his family at the age of five. This 30-year-old actor is best known for his role as Jung Kim in the Canadian TV sitcom Kim’s Convenience.
Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu will lead Marvel’s first Asian superhero movie, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, which will be released in February 2021. Liu was born in Harbin, China, and immigrated to Canada with his family at the age of five. This 30-year-old actor is best known for his role as Jung Kim in the Canadian TV sitcom Kim’s Convenience.
Marvel Studios casts its first titular Chinese superhero, but fans don’t know actor Simu Liu
Marvel Studios casts its first titular Chinese superhero, but fans don’t know actor Simu Liu
The epitome of Yellow Peril narratives was originally the superhero’s dad and Chinese netizens aren’t having it
The epitome of Yellow Peril narratives was originally the superhero’s dad and Chinese netizens aren’t having it
The latest MCU film serves as an epilogue to Avengers: Endgame, and China got it four days early
The latest MCU film serves as an epilogue to Avengers: Endgame, and China got it four days early
First major MCU film after Endgame gets early release in China
First major MCU film after Endgame gets early release in China
Black Mirror’s Ludi Lin and 13 Reasons Why’s Ross Butler rumored for the title role, with Donnie Yen possibly up for a supporting job
Black Mirror’s Ludi Lin and 13 Reasons Why’s Ross Butler rumored for the title role, with Donnie Yen possibly up for a supporting job
Square Enix’s new Avengers game joins NetEase’s Marvel Super War and Koei Tecmo’s Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3
Square Enix’s new Avengers game joins NetEase’s Marvel Super War and Koei Tecmo’s Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3
Biography of Tony Stark written in Classical Chinese trends on Weibo
Biography of Tony Stark written in Classical Chinese trends on Weibo
Chinese fans enjoy the tidbit from Avengers: Endgame... even if Thanos blows it up later
Chinese fans enjoy the tidbit from Avengers: Endgame... even if Thanos blows it up later
Online comments for Marvel’s first film focused on a female superhero revolve around star Brie Larson’s looks
Online comments for Marvel’s first film focused on a female superhero revolve around star Brie Larson’s looks
Stan Lee, the creator of unforgettable heroes beloved by kids and the adults they grew up to be, passed away at age 95. But his legacy lives on... even in China, where people are notably picky about which Western franchises they embrace. Star Wars, for instance, never really picked up. Marvel films, on the other hand, have proven to be box office hits. During his last years, Lee turned much of his attention to China, traveling to the country and creating a superhero inspired by a Chinese pop star. The man is being remembered on Weibo, where one fan mourned, “Time is the ultimate supervillain.”
Stan Lee, the creator of unforgettable heroes beloved by kids and the adults they grew up to be, passed away at age 95. But his legacy lives on... even in China, where people are notably picky about which Western franchises they embrace. Star Wars, for instance, never really picked up. Marvel films, on the other hand, have proven to be box office hits. During his last years, Lee turned much of his attention to China, traveling to the country and creating a superhero inspired by a Chinese pop star. The man is being remembered on Weibo, where one fan mourned, “Time is the ultimate supervillain.”
I love this story: One fan in China re-cut the Venom trailer, turning Marvel's badass alien antihero into a socialist star. Venom eats a thief? "Always remember to observe discipline and obey laws." It's made to look like a real video, but we checked with Sony, who said it isn't an official trailer. Maybe it should be. As Xinmei explains, it wouldn't be the first time a Western film tried to pander to China's audience (and authorities).
I love this story: One fan in China re-cut the Venom trailer, turning Marvel's badass alien antihero into a socialist star. Venom eats a thief? "Always remember to observe discipline and obey laws." It's made to look like a real video, but we checked with Sony, who said it isn't an official trailer. Maybe it should be. As Xinmei explains, it wouldn't be the first time a Western film tried to pander to China's audience (and authorities).
Haven't heard of G.E.M.? Well, she's a big star in China and the inspiration behind Marvel's latest superhero, Jewel. (Gem. Jewel. Get it?) Stan Lee says he's always wanted to create a Chinese superhero, so this didn't come out of the blue. His studio was also bought by a Hong Kong company last year, so be prepared to see more China-focused projects from the man behind so many iconic superheroes.
Haven't heard of G.E.M.? Well, she's a big star in China and the inspiration behind Marvel's latest superhero, Jewel. (Gem. Jewel. Get it?) Stan Lee says he's always wanted to create a Chinese superhero, so this didn't come out of the blue. His studio was also bought by a Hong Kong company last year, so be prepared to see more China-focused projects from the man behind so many iconic superheroes.
Captain China is actually an American comic (and you can buy it on Amazon)
Captain China is actually an American comic (and you can buy it on Amazon)