BEIJING, June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI, Inc. (NASDAQ:
IQ) ("iQIYI" or the "Company"), an innovative market-leading online
entertainment company in China,
announced that its animated film Spycies (the "Film") made
the five finalists in the Animated Films category of the Golden
Goblet Award at the 22nd Shanghai International Film Festival. The film
is set in a society of animals that follows the adventures of a
group of animal detectives. Through their crime-solving quests, we
follow the trials and tribulations, twists and turns and hilarious
comedic feats of the story.
With the development of animation in China over the last few decades, Chinese
animators have made unremitting efforts on creating domestically
produced animated films, which has led to the emergence of many
highly reputable Chinese animated works, such as White
Snake, Big Fish & Begonia, Monkey King: Hero is
Back and many more. iQIYI has always been adamant about
producing high-quality film content
and Spycies was no exception. The creative team demonstrated
their limitless creativity and originality as they animated over 40
species of animals and over 90 individual characters, making it the
Film with the most distinct animal character appearances in
animated film history. Additionally, each character's animal
patterns and details of texture, dimensions, and density of the
animal's skin or fur were all animated in a way that replicated the
physical properties of their real-life counterparts.
"We are incredibly honored that our animated film is recognized
at such a prestigious level," said Ya Ning, President of iQIYI
Pictures. "This not only serves as a drive for us to continue to
produce films of international standard, but also validates our
mission to communicate the potential of China's film industry by bringing forward
quality Chinese works to wider global audiences."
During the 2018 Cannes International Film Festival, the Film
became the first Chinese animated film to enter Annecy Goes to Cannes, the prestigious showcase of animated
films at the festival. With the exquisite animation, wonderful yet
humorous storyline, and emphasis of values of cherishing friendship
and protecting nature, Spycies was well-recognized by many
international industry peers and received high praise and applause
from international audiences and media, showcasing Chinese
culture's unique charm. After this magnificent feat, the Film was
brought to other international markets including France, Japan, the United
States and more.
Since its establishment in 2014, iQIYI Pictures has continued to
maintain the notions of "youth, quality, and diversity" in its
creative conceptualization and development. In the 53 films
produced by iQIYI so far, the company has won over 50 film awards
around the world. The Shanghai
International Film Festival is the only A-list film festival in
China with the Golden Goblet Award
being the award of highest honor, judged by renowned international
judges from various nations. The recognition of Spycies as a
finalist for the award proves the strength and quality of iQIYI's
film production and continues to illuminate them as a creative
force worth being recognized globally.
About iQIYI, Inc.
iQIYI, Inc. (NASDAQ: IQ) ("iQIYI" or the "Company") is an
innovative market-leading online entertainment service in
China. Its corporate DNA combines
creative talent with technology, fostering an environment for
continuous innovation and the production of blockbuster content.
iQIYI's platform features highly popular original content, as well
as a comprehensive library of other professionally-produced
content, partner-generated content and user-generated content. The
Company distinguishes itself in the online entertainment industry
by its leading technology platform powered by advanced AI, big data
analytics and other core proprietary technologies. iQIYI attracts a
massive user base with tremendous user engagement, and has
developed a diversified monetization model including membership
services, online advertising services, content distribution, live
broadcasting, online games, IP licensing, online literature and
e-commerce. For more information on iQIYI, please visit
http://ir.iqiyi.com.
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