As a Spring Festival animated blockbuster launched by Huaqiang Fantawild Group, "Bear Infested: Reversing Time and Space" has performed eye-catching at the box office, breaking through the 1.4 billion yuan mark and becoming the top three popular films at the Spring Festival box office in 2024. As the tenth installment in the Bear Infested series, the film takes a new leap forward on several levels.
The story of the film is set in Shenzhen, a special economic zone in China, presenting Shenzhen's landmark buildings and vibrant living environment, such as Diwang Building, Shennan Avenue, Talent Park and other places. These familiar scenes not only enhance the local character of the film, but also make the audience feel relatable. The film tells the story of the protagonist Bald Qiang who unexpectedly gets a chance to start his life again, but his departure leaves old friends such as Xiong Daxiong facing difficulties. In order to save them, the bald head travels through time and space and embarks on an exciting adventure.
In terms of visual effects, "Bear Infested: Reversing Time and Space" has also undergone a lot of innovation and improvement. The film has a total of nearly 200 scenes, of which 70% of the shots contain special effects, and the total number of special effects shots exceeds 1,300. These well-designed special effects greatly enhance the visual impact and bring a more immersive viewing experience to the audience.
In the long run, the success of the "Bear Infested" series is not only reflected in the box office figures, but also in the fact that it has increased the influence of Chinese animated films on the international stage. The series has been exported to more than 130 countries and regions around the world, with a total global box office of more than 7 billion yuan, breaking the distribution record of Chinese films in the United Kingdom, Germany, Russia and other countries, and setting a new milestone for Chinese animation brands.
On the whole, "Bear Infested: Reversing Time and Space" has not only achieved outstanding achievements in commercial performance, but also demonstrated a new realm of Chinese animated films in terms of plot content, visual technology, and cultural promotion.