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On today's show, we delve into the vibrant world of chinese storytelling through animation.
Some of the most beloved characters, such as Boonie Bears and Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf, have been the companions of chinese kids for generations, etching indelible memories.
Chinese animation has become a cultural and economic powerhouse for the past decade.
But what challenges lie ahead?
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For today's program, I'm joined by Xin Yu in the studio and Josh Katarel on the line first on todays show, the Boony Bears franchise has become the most popular animation in China, amassing an impressive $1 billion at the box office.
Other chinese animations, such as Wesley and Wolfie and Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf, have been cherished by generations of chinese kids.
And now theyre evolving, reaching out to reach the souls of adults with narratives that explore the depths of life, the pursuit of dreams and the passage of time, love, and the poignancy of loss.
Can these animations prove to be more than just kids tales, but a reflection of life itself and ultimately reach all age groups and become one of the more profitable movie genres?
So tell us what's new right now?
And certainly in recent years, we've seen that animations coming from China have achieved great success in the box office.
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