Chinanews.com, Beijing, February 23 (Reporter Gao Kai) More than 310,000 people scored 8.5 points on Douban, and the highest viewership share of a single episode of CCTV TV drama channel reached 5.05. It quickly became the fastest TV series on Tencent Video to exceed 20,000. Episodes - Undoubtedly, the TV series "Three-Body Problem" has handed over the super IP "Three-Body Problem" film and television adaptation, and even an excellent answer sheet for domestic sci-fi dramas.
How can this word-of-mouth masterpiece of Chinese science fiction be achieved?
On the 22nd, a seminar on the TV series "Three-Body Problem" sponsored by the China Television Arts Committee was held in Beijing.
The TV Drama Department of the State Administration of Radio and Television, the Shanghai Municipal Radio and Television Bureau, platform representatives and drama creators gathered together with industry experts and scholars to review the creation process of the drama since its inception, summarize the creation experience of Chinese science fiction TV dramas, and focus on the development of the drama. Ideas, artistic techniques, industry significance, etc. were shared and discussed.
The TV series "Three-Body Problem" has been broadcast on CCTV's TV drama channel, Tencent Video, Migu Video and other platforms since January 15, and has been launched simultaneously on overseas platforms such as WeTV and YouTube.
The play starts from the mysterious events that occurred in the global scientific community, brought into the drama structure through the suspense setting, excavated and created the core of the series with a realistic approach, presenting an exquisite visual experience and an appropriate restoration of the original texture.
At the seminar, Gao Changli, Director of the TV Drama Department of the State Administration of Radio and Television, took "The Three-Body Problem" as an example to discuss the diversification trend of TV drama creation, affirmed the innovative value of "Three-Body Problem" in terms of subject matter, technology and ideas, and encouraged more TV dramas in the future. There are many creations of excellent Chinese science fiction works like "Three-Body Problem".
Luo Yi, deputy director of the Shanghai Radio and Television Bureau, believes that "Three-Body Problem" has opened up a new path for the film and television adaptation of classic literary IP from zero to one, and has laid a solid foundation for the high-quality creation of science fiction dramas.
Talking about the reasons for initially choosing to develop the TV series "Three-Body Problem", Sun Zhonghuai, vice president of Tencent, CEO of Tencent Online Video, and chief producer of "Three-Body Problem", said, "It ("Three-Body Problem") is not just a rare film in the industry. It is a unique and magnificent sci-fi story, deeply rooted in Chinese culture and thought, and it is one of the few sci-fi works that are driven by the Chinese and have global influence."
Zhao Jilong, CEO of Three-Body Universe (Shanghai) Cultural Development Co., Ltd., talked about the multiple values and a series of important meanings of "Three-Body" from the three dimensions of industry, science popularization, and culture. In his opinion, "Three-Body" is a "Chinese science fiction drama". A typical case in the history of development that integrates thought and artistry, science fiction and reality", which has laid a solid foundation for the further development of China's science fiction industry.
Bai Yicong, the founder and CEO of Linghe Culture and the chief producer of "Three-Body Problem", shared his thoughts on science fiction themes and creative environment. He believes that high-quality Chinese science fiction content can become an important channel for Chinese culture to spread to the outside world. More creators mustered up the courage to meet the challenge and create more Chinese science fiction stories.
Realistic creative techniques have always been the persistence of the main creative team of the TV series "Three-Body Problem".
Chief director Yang Lei said, "The landing of science fiction in China must have China's own practical significance and find a sci-fi spirit with Chinese characteristics." Rigorous attitude, creating high-quality content through continuous learning and repeated verification.
Visual director Lu Beike believes that the enterprising spirit conveyed by "Three-Body Problem" and the humanistic reflection with Chinese characteristics can bring more people the driving force to explore the world.
Yu Hewei, who played Shi Qiang, participated in the meeting as an actor representative. Talking about the shaping of this classic character this time, he said that the down-to-earth character setting can better shorten the distance between science fiction and the audience and resonate with the audience.
I have read the original "Three-Body Problem" more than ten years ago, and my favorite character in it is Shi Qiang, so I cherish this creative opportunity very much.
Lin Yongjian said that for actors, participating in this drama is a challenge.
Chang Weisi, who I play, is a key character who guides the development of the story. "As soon as he appeared in the play, he was the high-energy scene that netizens now call. I am relearning a science." He believes that the brave attempt of "Three-Body" has great demonstration value, "As one of the actors of this play, I feel more honored."
Talking about the cultural significance and creative value of the series, Yao Haijun, deputy editor-in-chief of Sichuan Science Fiction World Magazine Co., Ltd. and editor-in-charge of the "Three-Body" series of novels, believes that "The TV series "Three-Body Problem" is closely related to human nature and human feelings, and adopts realistic techniques. , successfully visually transformed the high concept of the novel."
Xiang Yunju, vice chairman of the China Literary Critics Association, vice chairman and secretary-general of the China Literature and Art Foundation, also talked about the drama's balance between science fiction and reality. The relationship between sci-fi and reality. The reality of the series exceeds that of previous sci-fi films, but the sci-fi attributes are not restricted. This is the unique artistic achievement of the TV series "Three-Body Problem."
Laz, deputy editor-in-chief of Sichuan Science Fiction World Magazine Co., Ltd. and editor-in-chief of "Science Fiction World", pointed out that in addition to the excellent adaptation and shocking restoration of famous scenes in the drama version of "Three-Body", the creator's deep emotions for human civilization and life The depth of thinking is also impressive.
"The TV series "The Three-Body Problem" can arouse the public's philosophical thinking and reflection on human nature. In the play, the dignity seen in the small, the presentation of hope in bleakness and despair are typical oriental poetic aesthetics." Chinese Academy of Social Sciences News Leng Song, secretary-general and researcher of the World Media Research Center of the Institute of Communication and Communication, said.
Li Jingsheng, vice president of the China Federation of Radio and Television Social Organizations, pointed out the strong human power of the TV series "Three-Body Problem". A grand theme of universal significance."
It is understood that relying on Tencent Video's overseas station WeTV and Tencent Video's Youtube official channel, "The Three-Body Problem" has received enthusiastic response and praise from overseas audiences.
As of February 12, the TV series "Three-Body Problem" has been viewed more than 5 million times on YouTube's official channel, a global video broadcasting platform, with a cumulative viewing time of more than 1.2 million hours. The IMDb score is as high as 7.9, and the highest score for a single episode is 9.9.
In this regard, Sun Modi, executive editor-in-chief of the "International Communication" magazine of the China International Publishing Group and director of the Journal Publishing and Academic Exchange Center of the Institute of Contemporary China and the World, said, "The Three-Body Problem has opened up a new track for Chinese online film and television dramas to 'go global'. New space, new atmosphere." In his view, the "going out" of the TV series "Three-Body Problem" is oriented to the wider international community and dilutes the color of heterogeneous cultures. At the same time, it is also of profound practical significance and actively demonstrates Chinese wisdom. , "The success of the TV series "Three-Body Problem" in 'Going Global' will become a new highlight of my country's digital culture going overseas in 2023." (End)