Frontiers in Art Research, 2023, 5(8); doi: 10.25236/FAR.2023.050802.
Fang Luchen1, Cai Sishi2
1College of Culture and Communication, Guangdong Industrial and Technical University, Zhaoqing, Guangdong, 526000, China
2Beijing City University, Beijing, 100020, China
This article examines the impact of film and television adaptations of Liu Cixin's novels on China's science fiction film industry. First, the influence and history of Liu Cixin and his novel "The Three-Body Problem", as well as the origin and current status of Chinese science fiction films are introduced. Then, the film and TV adaptations of Liu Cixin's novels are introduced and analyzed in detail, including their successes and characteristics. Finally, the impact of Liu Cixin's novels and TV series adaptations on China's sci-fi film industry is discussed, including the promotion and promotion of Chinese sci-fi films, the improvement of commercial success and market influence, the improvement of creative and technical levels, and the impact and shaping of industrial ecology. The conclusion of this article points out the importance and significance of film and TV series adaptations of Liu Cixin’s novels to China’s science fiction film industry, and puts forward suggestions and prospects for the future development of China’s science fiction film industry. Through analysis and discussion, this article aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding and thinking about the Chinese science fiction film industry.
Liu Cixin; The Three-Body Problem; Science fiction film; Film adaptation; TV series adaptation; Market influence; Industrial ecology
Fang Luchen, Cai Sishi. The Impact of Film and Television Adaptation of Liu Cixin's Novels on China's Science Fiction Film and Television Industry. Frontiers in Art Research (2023) Vol. 5, Issue 8: 6-11. https://doi.org/10.25236/FAR.2023.050802.
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