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'Monkey King' and 'Dreams of Stars' awarded at the 12th China Int'l Cartoon and Animation Festival

CCTV.com

04-29-2016 18:58 BJT

As the 12th China International Cartoon and Animation Festival wraps in Hangzhou, awards have been allocated by the State Administration of  Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television.

The 2015 animation blockbuster, "Monkey King -- Hero is Back", took First Prize in the Animated-Feature-Film category, consistent with both

The 2015 animation blockbuster, "Monkey King -- Hero is Back", took First Prize in the Animated-Feature-Film category, consistent with both

The 2015 animation blockbuster, "Monkey King -- Hero is Back", took First Prize in the Animated-Feature-Film category, consistent with both  the domestic and international acclaim it has received.

"Monkey King" also raked in about 1 billion yuan at the box office, setting a new record for a domestic animated feature film.

In the TV-Animation-Series category, "Dreams of Stars", produced by China Central Television, grabbed the top award. The 50-episode series  is a co-creation involving nearly a hundred directors from around China. This year's animation festival also included exhibitions and  contests; screenings of classic animations; a cosplay show; a summit forum; merchandising; and a job fair.

Initiated in 2005, the six-day China International Cartoon and Animation Festival aims to foster cooperation, competition, and development  between cartoon organizations from home and abroad. It's China's largest animation expo.

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