BEIJING, Jan. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI, Inc.
(NASDAQ: IQ) ("iQIYI" or the "Company"), an innovative
market-leading online entertainment service in China, announced that Spycies (the
"Film"), a family-friendly animated film produced by iQIYI
Pictures, will hit theaters across China on January
11. Following its China
premiere, the film will be subsequently released in overseas
markets including Europe,
North America, and Southeast Asia.
The Film revolves around an alluring and complex
action-adventure between "Spy Cat" Vladimir and "Hacker Mouse"
Hector set in a modern animal kingdom. In the thrilling and
entertaining animal world, the production team created and produced
more than 40 species, over 90 animal characters, and more than 60
scenes. The Film features endangered animals such as white rhinos
and snow leopards, nationally protected animals such as lorises,
and extinct animals such as mammoths. The Film realized numerous
special effects. For example, the design of distinctive fur
animations for each species in the Film was based on research of
the animals' actual physical characteristics including fur pattern,
material, length, and density.
"With the superb animation effects, exciting storyline, and
family-friendly themes, this film will undoubtedly succeed in
delighting parents and children alike," said Ya Ning, President of
iQIYI Pictures. "The film will further be released in overseas
markets, and we look forward to bringing more premium content to
our global audiences in the future."
In 2018, Spycies was nominated by the Cannes International Film Festival's "Annecy
Goes Cannes" unit based on the Annecy International Animated Film
Festival's judging panel recommendation. Leveraging its rich
experience in adapting its premium IP across multiple entertainment
formats, iQIYI is developing merchandise such as mystery toy boxes,
steam eye masks, luggage cases, and snacks around the IP
of Spycies.
About iQIYI, Inc.
iQIYI, Inc. 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.
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