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| | name = Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force | | name = Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force | ||
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| | caption = | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| | native_name = {{Infobox Chinese/Chinese|child=yes|hide=no|header=none | | native_name = {{Infobox Chinese/Chinese|child=yes|hide=no|header=none | ||
| |t = 封神第二部：戰火西岐 | |t = 封神第二部：戰火西岐 | ||
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| * Alibaba Pictures Group | |||
| * Beijing Culture | |||
| * Huaxia Film Distribution | |||
| * Mongketengri Pictures<ref name="firstshowing">{{Cite news |first=Alex |last=Billington |url=https://www.firstshowing.net/2024/epic-first-trailer-for-creation-of-the-gods-ii-demonic-confrontation/ |title=Epic First Trailer for 'Creation of the Gods II: Demonic Confrontation' |date=18 December 2024 |access-date=18 January 2025 |website=FirstShowing}}</ref> | |||
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| | distributor = | | distributor = | ||
| | released = {{Film date|2025|1|29|China}} | | released = {{Film date|2025|1|29|China}} | ||
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| '''''Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force''''' is a 2025 Chinese ] ] directed by ]. The sequel to '']'', it is the second film in the |
'''''Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force''''' is a 2025 Chinese ] ] directed by ]. The sequel to '']'', it is the second film in the trilogy, adapted from the 16th-century fantasy novel '']'' by ] author ]. | ||
| Following the ascension of the tyrannical ] of the ] in the first film, ''Demon Force'' depicts the city of ]'s defense against a siege by the Shang army. | Following the ascension of the tyrannical ] of the ] in the first film, ''Demon Force'' depicts the city of ]'s defense against a siege by the Shang army. | ||
| The film will premiere on 29 January 2025 |
The film will premiere on 29 January 2025, coinciding with ], with a ] starting on 31 January. | ||
| ==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
| * ] as ] | * ] as ] | ||
| * ] as King ] | * ] as King ] | ||
| * ] as Duke ] | * ] as Duke ] | ||
| * ] as ] | * ] as ] | ||
| * {{ill|Narana Erdyneeva|zh|娜然}} as Consort ] | |||
| * {{ill|Nashi (actress)|lt=Nashi|zh|那尔那茜}} as ]<ref name="xinhua-2025">{{Cite news |author=Zhou Xian |url=https://www.xhby.net/content/s6787cafae4b03da919f592db.html |title=《封神第二部：战火西岐》南京路演，“封神故事”全面升级 |date=15 January 2025 |access-date=18 January 2025 |publisher=Xinhua |lang=zh}}</ref> | |||
| ==Production== | ==Production== | ||
| ] started work on the script for the ''Creation of the Gods'' trilogy in June 2014, during production of '']'', which he felt had given him "significant experience in commercially-backed filmmaking and the use of necessary technologies for creating visually heavy blockbusters".<ref name="china-org-2023">{{Cite news |author=Zhang Rui |url=http://www.china.org.cn/arts/2023-07/26/content_95269586.htm |title=Wuershan's 'Creation of the Gods I' transforms mythology into epic cinema |date=26 July 2023 |access-date=19 January 2025 |website=China.org.cn}}</ref> | |||
| ''Creation of the Gods'' adapts the Chinese 16th-century historical fantasy novel '']'', which retells the overthrow of the Shang dynasty (1600{{ndash}}1046 BCE) and the founding of the ] (1046{{ndash}}256 BCE). Wuershan consulted anthropologists and historians during the research process, additionally including parts of other Chinese myths and classic texts: ''Wu Wang Fa Zhou Ping Hua'' ({{zh|t=武王伐纣平话|l=Story of King Wu's Campaign Against King Zhou}}), the '']'', and the '']''.<ref name="china-org-2023" /> | |||
| ⚫ | ''Demon Force'' and the third film, ''Creation Under Heaven'', were due for release in 2024 and 2025, respectively, but |
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| Filming of all three parts of the trilogy began in 2018 and was done ], spanning 18 months and involving almost 10,000 crew members working in technical departments.<ref name="xinhua-2024">{{Cite news |author=Zhang Yunlong |url=https://english.news.cn/20241101/a3a12e41cd754fb4bcffc02126bfbbc4/c.html |title=Anticipated "Gods" sequel to grace potential blockbuster holiday season |date=1 November 2024 |access-date=18 January 2025 |publisher=Xinhua}}</ref> There are more than 2,000 special effects shots in ''Demon Force'' that cover battle sequences and various ], including the '']'', a hooved chimera; the '']'', a river-dwelling dragon; and '']'', shapeshifting fox spirits.<ref name="xinhua-2025" /> Visual inspiration for the demon generals came from ]'s painting "The Eighty-Seven Immortals", and the character of Deng Chanyu was based on historical figure ], a female Shang dynasty general.<ref name="xinhua-2025" /> | |||
| ⚫ | The first film, ''Kingdom of Storms'', was released in 2023. ''Demon Force'' and the third film, ''Creation Under Heaven'', were due for release in 2024 and 2025, respectively, but both were delayed by a year due to the complexity of their visual effects.<ref name="dramapanda-delay">{{Cite news |url=https://dramapanda.com/2024/05/creation-of-the-gods-sequel-announces-delay.html |title="Creation of the Gods" Sequel Announces Delay |date=18 May 2024 |access-date=18 January 2025 |author=Vic |website=DramaPanda}}</ref> During production, the film's English subtitle was changed from "Demonic Confrontation" to "Demon Force" at the suggestion of Taiwanese-American actor Fei Xiang.<ref name="china-org-2025">{{Cite news |author=Zhang Rui |url=http://www.china.org.cn/arts/2025-01/15/content_117666352.htm |title=Kris Phillips immortalized at Madame Tussauds Beijing |date=15 January 2025 |access-date=18 January 2025 |website=China.org.cn}}</ref> | ||
| ==Release== | ==Release== | ||
| ''Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force'' |
''Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force'' will receive a one-day limited ] release on 29 January 2025 in China and North America.<ref name="imax">{{Cite news |url=https://www.imax.com/news/creation-of-the-gods-ii-demon-force-in-limited-imax-theatres |title=Tickets Now on Sale For Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force in Limited IMAX Theatres |date=15 January 2025 |access-date=18 January 2025 |publisher=IMAX Corporation}}</ref><ref name="sohu">{{Cite news |url=https://www.sohu.com/a/848759523_114733 |title=《封神第二部：战火西岐》发布美版预告 北美定档1.29大年初一IMAX上映同步内地 |date=14 January 2025 |access-date=18 January 2025 |website=Sohu |lang=zh}}</ref> It will be followed by a wide release on 31 January in China, North America, Australia, France, and Italy.<ref name="wellgousa">{{Cite tweet |author=Well Go USA Entertainment |user=wellgousa |number=1877924163555393606 |date=10 January 2025 |title=The epic saga continues with Wuershan's CREATION OF THE GODS II: DEMON FORCE. Exclusively in IMAX starting January 29, everywhere January 31.}}</ref><ref name="sina-jiangsu">{{Cite news |author=Sina Jiangsu |url=https://jiangsu.sina.cn/news/2025-01-16/detail-inefehfv6747944.d.html |title=《封神第二部：战火西岐》南京映前见面会 “封神大家庭”温暖互动感动观众 |date=16 January 2025 |access-date=18 January 2025 |website=Sina.cn |lang=zh}}</ref> | ||
| The film will have an ] of 2.39:1 in regular formats, while IMAX screenings will feature an expanded aspect ratio of 1.90:1.<ref name="imax" /><ref>{{cite web |author=IMAX |url=https://weibo.com/1776723323/5115408970941073 |title=大年初一，IMAX大... |website=Weibo |date=24 December 2024 |access-date=18 January 2025 |lang=zh}}</ref> | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
| {{Reflist}} | {{Reflist|30em}} | ||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Latest revision as of 07:18, 19 January 2025
2025 fantasy film directed by Wuershan| Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force | |
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| Traditional Chinese | 封神第二部：戰火西岐 |
| Simplified Chinese | 封神第二部：战火西岐 |
| Directed by | Wuershan |
| Written by |
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| Based on | Investiture of the Gods by Xu Zhonglin |
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| Running time | 145 minutes |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force is a 2025 Chinese epic fantasy film directed by Wuershan. The sequel to Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms, it is the second film in the trilogy, adapted from the 16th-century fantasy novel Investiture of the Gods by Ming dynasty author Xu Zhonglin.
Following the ascension of the tyrannical King Zhou of the Shang dynasty in the first film, Demon Force depicts the city of Xiqi's defense against a siege by the Shang army.
The film will premiere on 29 January 2025, coinciding with Chinese New Year, with a wide release starting on 31 January.
Cast
- Yu Shi as Ji Fa
- Fei Xiang as King Yin Shou
- Li Xuejian as Duke Ji Chang
- Huang Bo as Jiang Ziya
- Narana Erdyneeva [zh] as Consort Daji
- Nashi [zh] as Deng Chanyu
Production
Wuershan started work on the script for the Creation of the Gods trilogy in June 2014, during production of Mojin: The Lost Legend, which he felt had given him "significant experience in commercially-backed filmmaking and the use of necessary technologies for creating visually heavy blockbusters".
Creation of the Gods adapts the Chinese 16th-century historical fantasy novel Investiture of the Gods, which retells the overthrow of the Shang dynasty (1600–1046 BCE) and the founding of the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BCE). Wuershan consulted anthropologists and historians during the research process, additionally including parts of other Chinese myths and classic texts: Wu Wang Fa Zhou Ping Hua (Chinese: 武王伐纣平话; lit. 'Story of King Wu's Campaign Against King Zhou'), the Book of Documents, and the Six Secret Teachings.
Filming of all three parts of the trilogy began in 2018 and was done back-to-back, spanning 18 months and involving almost 10,000 crew members working in technical departments. There are more than 2,000 special effects shots in Demon Force that cover battle sequences and various Chinese mythological creatures, including the qilin, a hooved chimera; the jiaolong, a river-dwelling dragon; and huli jing, shapeshifting fox spirits. Visual inspiration for the demon generals came from Wu Daozi's painting "The Eighty-Seven Immortals", and the character of Deng Chanyu was based on historical figure Fu Hao, a female Shang dynasty general.
The first film, Kingdom of Storms, was released in 2023. Demon Force and the third film, Creation Under Heaven, were due for release in 2024 and 2025, respectively, but both were delayed by a year due to the complexity of their visual effects. During production, the film's English subtitle was changed from "Demonic Confrontation" to "Demon Force" at the suggestion of Taiwanese-American actor Fei Xiang.
Release
Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force will receive a one-day limited IMAX release on 29 January 2025 in China and North America. It will be followed by a wide release on 31 January in China, North America, Australia, France, and Italy.
The film will have an aspect ratio of 2.39:1 in regular formats, while IMAX screenings will feature an expanded aspect ratio of 1.90:1.
References
- Billington, Alex (18 December 2024). "Epic First Trailer for 'Creation of the Gods II: Demonic Confrontation'". FirstShowing. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
- ^ Zhou Xian (15 January 2025). "《封神第二部：战火西岐》南京路演，"封神故事"全面升级" (in Chinese). Xinhua. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
- ^ Zhang Rui (26 July 2023). "Wuershan's 'Creation of the Gods I' transforms mythology into epic cinema". China.org.cn. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- Zhang Yunlong (1 November 2024). "Anticipated "Gods" sequel to grace potential blockbuster holiday season". Xinhua. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
- Vic (18 May 2024). ""Creation of the Gods" Sequel Announces Delay". DramaPanda. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
- Zhang Rui (15 January 2025). "Kris Phillips immortalized at Madame Tussauds Beijing". China.org.cn. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
- ^ "Tickets Now on Sale For Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force in Limited IMAX Theatres". IMAX Corporation. 15 January 2025. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
- "《封神第二部：战火西岐》发布美版预告 北美定档1.29大年初一IMAX上映同步内地". Sohu (in Chinese). 14 January 2025. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
- Well Go USA Entertainment (10 January 2025). "The epic saga continues with Wuershan's CREATION OF THE GODS II: DEMON FORCE. Exclusively in IMAX starting January 29, everywhere January 31" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- Sina Jiangsu (16 January 2025). "《封神第二部：战火西岐》南京映前见面会 "封神大家庭"温暖互动感动观众". Sina.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 18 January 2025.
- IMAX (24 December 2024). "大年初一，IMAX大..." Weibo (in Chinese). Retrieved 18 January 2025.
External links
- Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force at IMDb
- Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force at Rotten Tomatoes
- Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force at Douban (in Chinese)
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