![]() Stephen Chow Quote: “The Monkey King has endured for generations with his unique character and spirit. Yang, Bowen Yang, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Jo Koy, Ron Yuan, Hoon Lee, Stephanie Hsu, Andrew Pang, Andrew Kishino, Jodi Long, James Sie and BD Wong. ![]() Logline: Inspired by China's famous legend Journey to the West, the film tells the story of a very special Monkey, and his magical fighting Stick, who team up to fight against gods, demons, dragons, and the greatest enemy of all, Monkey's own hubris!Ĭast: The Monkey King features all-Asian voice talent of Jimmy O. THE MONKEY KING (2023) is an animated action-comedy film executive produced by legendary filmmaker Stephen Chow ( Mermaid ), produced by Academy Award-nominated Peilin Chou ( Over the Moon ) and Kendra Haaland (co-producer of How to Train Your Dragon 2), and directed by Academy Award-nominated Anthony Stacchi ( The Boxtrolls ). With each colorful frame and character we get to create together, we are defining our own world for kids around the world who don’t have to wait to see someone like them in the end credits. I love the power of animation because it unlocks imagination and potential, empowering us to build new realities and see ourselves as the heroes. These films and series join our incredible slate of animation from world class Asian American creators with different styles, unique voices, and a broad range of stories to tell including Academy Award-nominated film Over the Moon from Glen Keane, Gennie Rim and Peilin Chou City of Ghosts from Elizabeth Ito and upcoming series and films like Centaurworld from Megan Nicole Dong Oni from Daisuke “Dice” Tsutsumi Ghee Happy from Sanjay Patel Witch Boy from Minkyu Lee and Steps from Alyce Tzue. We’re owning our own characters and our own fantastical universes rooted in the beautiful cultures we hail from. Today I’m so proud to share three brand new projects putting Asian American protagonists front and center for kids around the world to enjoy, with the animated film The Monkey King, and two new animated series, the CG action Mech Cadets, and 2D animated comedy adventure Boons and Curses. ![]() But I always had a passion for animation, and now I get to reclaim the space for myself and others who deserve to see ourselves on screen. Watching my favorite cartoons growing up, I rarely saw a face or name like mine, and certainly never as the hero. Never underestimate the power of seeing yourself on the screen. By: Jane Lee, Manager, Original Animation
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