{"id":29959,"date":"2025-06-24T09:37:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T13:37:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/zheng-he-fantasy-adventure-in-development\/"},"modified":"2025-06-24T14:04:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T18:04:07","slug":"zheng-he-fantasy-adventure-in-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/zheng-he-fantasy-adventure-in-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Zheng He Fantasy Adventure in Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Development has begun on Zheng He Fantasy Adventure, a new series inspired by the voyages of the 15th-century Chinese explorer Zheng He from mm2 Entertainment and Sparky Animation.<\/p>\n<p>The 3D animated series, comprising eight episodes, will follow as Zheng He and his crew encounter mystical sea creatures, ancient secrets and formidable adversaries while fostering cultural exchange and peaceful diplomacy.<\/p>\n<p>The series will feature amid of historical figures and fantasy characters. The animation will showcase a blend of Ming Dynasty aesthetics and magical elements such as glowing ancient maps, floating islands and starlit sea paths.<\/p>\n<p>Production is set to begin this year, with an expected release in 2026. Zheng He Fantasy adventure will be available in multiple languages.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are thrilled to bring the legendary voyages of Zheng He to life through this animated series,\u201d said Melvin Ang, executive chairman and founder of mm2 Entertainment. \u201cBy combining historical storytelling with fantasy and modern animation techniques, we aim to create a show that is both entertaining and educational for children and grown-ups around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis project is a perfect blend of history and imagination,\u201d commented KC Wong, CEO and founder of Sparky Animation. \u201cOur team is excited to create a visually stunning world that captures the spirit of Zheng He\u2019s adventures while appealing to today\u2019s young audiences.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Zhang Lu, founder of DSTAR Moving Pictures and president of the International Zheng He Society, added, \u201cZheng He\u2019s voyages are a testament to the power of cultural exchange and peaceful diplomacy. 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