China relaunches 100 kung fu classics with AI, including works by Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. Tribute or threat to cinema?
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The legends of cinemakung-fu, Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, will be the protagonists of an ambitious initiative that seeks to revive classics with artificial intelligence.
The proposal has already sparked controversy in the audiovisual industry, between those who see it as innovation and those who fear the loss of the human touch.
La propuesta ya despertó polémica en la industria audiovisual
Remakes with AI? Classic kung-fu is reinvented in China
During the Shanghai International Film Festival, Chinese studios announced the restoration of 100 classic films of the genre.
The project is called Kung Fu Film Heritage. It aims to revitalize films such as "Fists of Fury", "Drunken Master", and "Once Upon a Time in China", icons of the legacy of Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li.
AI as an ally to update martial arts cinema gems
According to Zhang Pimin, from the China Film Foundation, the use of AI will allow the visual language of these classics to be adjusted for today's audiences.
Las decisiones clave seguirán necesitando la aprobación humana
It's not just about improving image quality: an aesthetic reinterpretation of the original films is also planned.
First 100% AI-animated feature film: a step further
The initiative includes a new version of "A Better Tomorrow", directed by John Woo, with a cyberpunk aesthetic and a production fully animated with AI.
La iniciativa incluye una nueva versión de "A Better Tomorrow"
This marks a milestone in the film industry, as it becomes the first feature film of its kind caused entirely with artificial intelligence.
"Subverting tradition": the goal of the new digital era
For Tian Ming, a key figure in the project, the goal is to generate a cinematic revolution that combines cultural heritage with cutting-edge technology.
The new versions will seek to be a tribute, but also a redesign that transforms the classics into something novel.
Las nuevas versiones buscarán ser un homenaje
Innovation or threat to creativity?
The initiative arrives at a tense moment for the audiovisual industry, with unions denouncing the risks of generative AI in artistic production.
Director Tim Burton described these practices as "disturbing," while others, such as Zack Snyder, call for embracing AI as a creative ally.
