The makers of 'The Three-Body Problem' organized a special screening of the show in Los Angeles, which was attended by the entire cast and crew. Benedict Wong, Jess Hong, Liam Cunningham, Alex Sharp, John Bradley, and Zine Tseng were among those present at the event. The show has garnered love and appreciation worldwide, and glimpses from the screening were shared, including photos of each individual's arrival [e9f64179].
In related news, Zhang Yimou, director of many of China’s most spectacular and successful movies, is set to direct a film adaptation of the sci-fi novel 'The Three-Body Problem.' The project was announced by Wang Changtian, founder and CEO of Enlight Media, one of China’s top three studios [9f4629c2]. Zhang is in the early stages of preparations for the film. The novel, written by Chinese author Liu Cixin, is the first part of a trilogy and has been adapted into various formats, including an animated series, a live-action TV series, and a radio drama. Netflix has also released an English-language version of the story [9f4629c2].
Zhang Yimou is known for his diverse range of films, including action spectacles like 'Hero' and 'House of Flying Daggers.' He has also been involved in other projects, such as choreographing the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games' opening and closing ceremonies. Zhang's films have often touched on sensitive topics, including the Cultural Revolution. He has several upcoming projects, including a stage presentation and residency at the MGM Grand casino resort in Macau [9f4629c2].
Jo Lusby, former Penguin China chief, played a significant role in the publishing industry in China. In 2005, Lusby convinced Penguin executives to meet the author of a Chinese-language novel about wolves and shepherds, which became a bestseller. She oversaw the publication of Michelle Obama's memoir, classic books from the Penguin back catalogue, and children's titles like Peppa Pig. Lusby also worked on the successful publication of Midnight in Peking, a book about the murder of a British girl in 1937. She now runs her own consulting agency for authors, Pixie B, and handles the rights to the sci-fi hit The Three-Body Problem. Lusby's career in China began in 1998 as a teacher and later included running a bilingual entertainment magazine. She capitalized on the emergence of China's middle class and oversaw Penguin's growth from zero to 250 titles released annually. Lusby navigated the sensitivities of working in China and promoted the novels of Nobel Prize winner Mo Yan. She now acts as the exclusive agent for Harry Potter digital products in China and is negotiating the digital rights for The Three-Body Problem. Lusby's consultancy agency is also working on projects related to Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, Hong Kong animal rights activist Florence de Changy, and Chinese survivors of the Titanic [20afbcae].