Wu Cheng'en and Journey to the West

Wu Cheng'en and Journey to the West is a Chinese television series about the life of Wu Cheng'en and his inspiration for writing the 16th-century novel Journey to the West.[1] The series was directed by Kan Weiping[2] and consists of a total of 45 episodes shot in high definition, each 45 minutes long and containing 10 minutes of 3-D effects. The original lead actors of the 1986 television series Journey to the West starred in Wu Cheng'en and Journey to the West and reprised their roles: Liu Xiao Ling Tong as Sun Wukong, Chi Chongrui as Tang Sanzang and Ma Dehua as Zhu Bajie. Sha Wujing, however, was portrayed by Liu Dagang because the original actor, Yan Huaili, died in April 2009.[1] It was broadcast by Shandong Qilu TV in July 2010.[3]

Wu Cheng'en and Journey to the West
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese吳承恩與西遊記
Simplified Chinese吴承恩与西游记
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinWú Chéng'ēn yǔ Xīyóujì
GenreChinese mythology, shenmo, fantasy, adventure
Written byWang Shuqiang
Ding Aimin
Directed byKan Weiping
Presented byWang Yajun
Yin Lianzhao
StarringLiu Xiao Ling Tong
Chi Chongrui
Ma Dehua
Liu Dagang
Opening themeMeng Xi You (梦西游) performed by Ding Guagua
Ending themeChuan Jia Bao (传家宝) performed by Han Dong
Country of originChina
Original languageMandarin
No. of episodes45
Production
Executive producersYang Weiguang
Wang Yiming
Zou Weirui
ProducersXu Mingzhe
Wu Qiuxia
Production locationChina
CinematographyChen Hong
EditorHong Mei
Running time45 minutes per episode
Production companies
  • Beijing Yongtong Media
  • Mei Ah Spring International Film Culture Broadcasting (Beijing)
  • Beijing Zhongshixie Production
  • Chinese Television Artists Association
Original release
NetworkShandong Qilu TV

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References

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  1. ^ a b "3-D series to hit smallscreen in China - Ancient tale 'Wu Cheng' gets high-tech treatment".
  2. ^ "Wu Cheng'en and Journey to the West (2010) - China - Film Cast - Chinese Movie".
  3. ^ ""立体西游记"将播 齐鲁台免费发3D眼镜". sina.com.cn. 2010-06-29. Retrieved 2019-01-31.