Netflix picked up the global exclusive streaming rights, outside of China, to “
The Yin Yang Master,” adapted from the popular mobile game “Onmyōji”. The Chinese fantasy film reunites stars Chen Kun and Zhou Xun in their first collaboration in over eight years. Chen Kuo-fu and Chang Chia-lu produced the project, directed by Li Weiran. “The Yin Yang Master” will be available exclusively on Netflix in over 190 countries. Netflix stopped short of announcing a premiere date for “The Yin Yang Master,” but more information should be announced over the next few weeks.
The platform’s official description reads, “In The Yin Yang Master, the world is on the verge of a devastating war with the monsters who are coming back to retrieve the Scaling Stone. Yin Yang Master Qingming (Chen Kun)’s life is in danger, and he travels to different worlds to prepare for the upcoming assaults. On his journey, Qingming finds that the key to all the calamities is embracing his hybrid i
Netflix Picks up Chinese New Year Fantasy The Yin Yang Master
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Netflix has picked up international rights to “The Yin Yang Master” a film that is one of the big seven tentpole titles that will open in mainland Chinese cinemas on Friday and compete for Lunar New Year holiday audiences.
Netflix acquired distribution rights in the rest of the world ex-mainland China from Huayi Brothers Media (“The Eight Hundred”).
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The fantasy movie is a game-to-film adaptation of “Onmyoji” directed by Li Weiran (“Love Will Tear Us Apart,” “Welcome to Shamatown”) and starring Chen Kun (“Mojin: The Lost Legend”) and Zhou Xun (“Cloud Atlas,” “Painted Skin”).
What to Watch on Cable and Streaming Instead of the Super Bowl
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Feb. 7, 2021
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Not even remotely interested in seeing Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes or The Weeknd do their thing at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium?
We’ve got you. Instead of watching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs go helmet-to-helmet for a shiny Vince Lombardi, head to these platforms and channels to get your Sunday evening fix of series and flicks.
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Streaming Alternatives
Shows: “Kid Cosmic,” “Firefly Lane,” “Hache” (Season 2), “Invisible City,” “The Sinner” (Season 3)
Films: “The Bank Job,” “My Best Friend’s Wedding,” “Zathura: A Space Adventure,” “Shutter Island,” “The Patriot,” “Little Big Women,” “Space Sweepers,” “Strip Down, Rise Up,” “The Yin-Yang Master: Dream of Eternity”
Netflix Added Over 25 New Movies/TV Shows This Week
It’s been another busy week for
Netflix, who’ve added a lot of fresh original content to see in February. As usual, the platform have exclusive pictures and new and returning series, as well as other family and documentary programs to keep subscribers busy. Highlights from the last several days include the Sam Levinson-directed
Malcolm & Marie,
Firefly Lane, and the third season of
The Sinner. What, then, was released to the online giant from February 1st to the 7th?
First up,
Malcolm & Marie stars Zendaya and John David Washington as a couple discussing their relationship history in a drama that’s already receiving good notices for its strong performances. Director and writer Levinson is known for HBO’s
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