娱乐英语新闻:"My Own Swordsman" Release Cartoon Version

BEIJING, April 27 -- In 2006, a martial arts TV sitcom, "Wu Lin Wai Zhuan" or "My Own Swordsman", swept across China. Its hilarious scripts and contemporary-style plots helped it win a solid fan base across the country and brought fame to its stars.

To build on the success of the TV series, a cartoon version of the show has just been completed and will be released on May 1st.

The 300-episode cartoon version will stay faithful to the original, retaining all the major characters. However, thanks to the advanced technology available and a creative team of graphic designers, this animated version will show viewers more of the kung fu action that took place in renowned screenwriter Ning Caishen's original work, which cannot be reproduced in a live action setting.

Tong Xiangyu from the cartoon version of  TV sitcom "My Own Swordsman."

Ray Qi, director of the cartoon series, said "In the TV series, audiences cannot see the panorama of the Qi Xia Zhen and the Tong Fu Ke Zhan due to various limitations. In the cartoon version, we spent a lot of time and effort on scene creation, using 3D technology for example to fully capture the environment of the story."

Apart from the original storyline, the cartoon version also incorporates some elements from popular contemporary hits such as "Avatar". Ray Qi said that he hopes his version can fully reflect Ning Caishen's imagination and go even further in catching the attention of more young viewers.