Paramount Involved in Journey to the West
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A poster for the production of a new adaptation of Chinese literary fantasy “The Monkey King” is released on April 14, 2015 in Beijing. [Photo: CFP]

Paramount Pictures is in advanced talks to be involved in the production of a new adaptation of Chinese literary fantasy 'The Monkey King'. The studio is partnered with a trio of Chinese films headed by Beijing Ruyi Xinxin Film Investment.

The story has been adapted countless of times for both the big and small screens in China with the new version likely to include several of the actors from the 1980s TV series.

The project was announced on Wednesday at a ceremony that involved Rob Moore, Paramount's vice chairman. Moore believes that by bringing Hollywood technology and storytelling skills, the picture will have international appeal beyond greater China.

Although director and screenwriters were not confirmed, Ruyi films said that production would star this year and that theatrical release would be in 2016. The finished film is expected to be released in 3D.

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