'Ne Zha 2': China makes a $2bn blockbuster all of its own - Nikkei Asia

In "Ne Zha 2," the demonic title character is forced to share a body with dragon offspring Ao Bing as they embark on a series of epic trials. (Chengdu Coco Cartoon/Beijing Enlight Media/Chengdu Zizai Jingjie Cultural Media/Beijing Coloroom Technology) Home audience cheers movie's technical and box-office achievements that highlight self-reliance SHANGHAI/KUALA LUMPUR -- Like many Malaysians, Melissa Chow usually watches Hollywood films when she goes to the movies. But a few weeks ago, she went with some hesitation to check out "Ne Zha 2," an animated feature from China, on the urging of friends. "I was pleasantly surprised and very impressed by the production," said Chow, who lives in a suburb of Kuala Lumpur. "I thought the animation, cinematography and storyline were excellent, with humor and plot twists injected at just the right moments." Malaysians like Chow have embraced "Ne Zha 2" more strongly than audiences anywhere but China, buying 50.3 million ringgit ($11.9 million) worth

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