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Three-Body
''Three-Body'' () is a Chinese science fiction television series adapted from the novel '' The Three-Body Problem'' by Liu Cixin, which was first published in serialized form in 2006. The series premiered on January 15, 2023. Premise In 2007, Wang Miao, one of China's leading nanomaterials experts, is enlisted by Shi Qiang, a detective who specializes in counterterrorism, in cases of strange apparent suicides in the scientific community. During their investigation they encounter a mysterious organization called "The Frontiers of Science" and proceed to learn the truth behind how an extraterrestrial world depicted in a popular video game connects with the fate of humanity on Earth. Cast * Zhang Luyi as Wang Miao * Yu Hewei as detective Shi Qiang * Chen Jin and Wang Ziwen as Ye Wenjie * Lin Yongjian as General Chang Weisi * Li Xiaoran as Shen Yufei * Eric Wang as Ding Yi * Kou Zhenhai as Ye Zhetai * He Dujuan as Yang Dong * Kenan Heppe as Mike Evans * Mike Koltes as Colo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Three-Body Problem (novel)
''The Three-Body Problem'' () is a 2008 novel by the Chinese hard science fiction author Liu Cixin. It is the first novel in the ''Remembrance of Earth's Past'' trilogy. The series portrays a fictional past, present, and future wherein Earth encounters an alien civilization from a nearby system of three Sun-like stars orbiting one another, a representative example of the three-body problem in orbital mechanics. The story was originally serialized in ''Science Fiction World'' in 2006 before it was published as a standalone book in 2008. In 2006, it received the Galaxy Award for Chinese science fiction.Clute, John"Yinhe Award", Science Fiction Encyclopedia, 3rd edition. Accessed November 21, 2017 In 2012, it was described as one of China's most successful full-length novels of the past two decades. The English translation by Ken Liu was published by Tor Books in 2014. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liu Cixin
Liu Cixin (, pronounced ; born 23 June 1963) is a Chinese computer engineer and science fiction writer. In English translations of his works, his name is given as Cixin Liu. He is sometimes called "''Da'' Liu" ("Big Liu") by his fellow science fiction writers in China. He is a nine-time winner of China's Galaxy Award (China), Galaxy Award, and has also received the 2015 Hugo Award for his novel ''The Three-Body Problem (novel), The Three-Body Problem'', as well as the 2017 Locus Award for ''Death's End''. He is also a winner of the Chinese Nebula Awards (China), Nebula Award. He is a member of the China Science Writers Association and the vice president of the Shanxi Writers Association. Life and career Liu was born on 23 June 1963 in Beijing. He grew up in Yangquan, Shanxi, where his parents had been sent to work in the mines. Due to the violence of the Cultural Revolution he was sent to live in his ancestral home in Luoshan County, Henan. Liu graduated from the North ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Three-Body Problem (film)
''The Three-Body Problem'' () is an unreleased Chinese science fiction 3D film, adapted from the book of the same name by Liu Cixin, directed by Zhang Fanfan, and starring Feng Shaofeng and Zhang Jingchu. In March 2018, Amazon was rumored to be negotiating for the rights to the project. However, Youzu Pictures released a statement in response stating that it was the "sole owner of the rights for film and TV series adaptations." Although it "was originally scheduled to be released in 2017", the project "was postponed indefinitely due to the company's internal shuffling and the rumored 'bad quality' of the film's first cut." Production The film had a budget of CN¥200 million (US$30 million). Filming began in March 2015 in Heilongjiang Heilongjiang is a province in northeast China. It is the northernmost and easternmost province of the country and contains China's northernmost point (in Mohe City along the Amur) and easternmost point (at the confluence of the Amur and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yu Hewei
Yu Hewei (; born 4 May 1971) is a Chinese actor of Hui ethnicity best known for his role as Liu Bei in ''Three Kingdoms'', as Cao Cao in '' The Advisors Alliance'', and as Shi Qiang in ''Three-Body''. Biography Yu was born in Fushun, Liaoning, on 4 May 1971. In 1992, he enrolled at Shanghai Theatre Academy, where he majored in acting. Yu made his television debut in the historical television series ''Cao Cao'', playing Xun Yu. In 2003, Yu played a supporting role in '' The Grand Mansion Gate'', starring Siqin Gaowa and Chen Baoguo and directed by Guo Baochang. In 2010, Yu gained national fame for his role as Liu Bei in the historical television series ''Three Kingdoms'', adapted from Luo Guanzhong's classical novel of the same title. In 2017, Yu played the role of Zheng Zhong in Feng Xiaogang's film '' I Am Not Madame Bovary'', for which he won Best Supporting Actor at the 31st Golden Rooster Awards. In 2018, for his role as Cao Cao in '' The Advisors Alliance'', Yu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Netflix
Netflix is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service. The service primarily distributes original and acquired films and television shows from various genres, and it is available internationally in multiple languages. Launched in 2007, nearly a decade after Netflix, Inc. began its pioneering DVD-by-mail movie rental service, Netflix is the most-subscribed video on demand streaming media service, with 301.6 million paid memberships in more than 190 countries as of 2025. By 2022, "Netflix Original" productions accounted for half of its library in the United States and the namesake company had ventured into other categories, such as video game publishing of mobile games through its flagship service. As of 2025, Netflix is the 18th most-visited website in the world, with 21.18% of its traffic coming from the United States, followed by the United Kingdom at 6.01%, Canada at 4.94%, and Brazil at 4.24%. History Launch as a mail-based renta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Science Fiction
Science fiction (often shortened to sci-fi or abbreviated SF) is a genre of speculative fiction that deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts. These concepts may include information technology and robotics, biological manipulations, space exploration, time travel, Parallel universes in fiction, parallel universes, and extraterrestrials in fiction, extraterrestrial life. The genre often explores human responses to the consequences of projected or imagined scientific advances. Science fiction is related to fantasy (together abbreviated wikt:SF&F, SF&F), Horror fiction, horror, and superhero fiction, and it contains many #Subgenres, subgenres. The genre's precise Definitions of science fiction, definition has long been disputed among authors, critics, scholars, and readers. Major subgenres include hard science fiction, ''hard'' science fiction, which emphasizes scientific accuracy, and soft science fiction, ''soft'' science fiction, which focuses on social sciences. Other no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wang Ziwen
Wang Ziwen (, born 28 February 1987), also known by her English name Olivia Wang and now as Ava Wang, is a Chinese actress. She is most known for portraying Qu Xiaoxiao in the popular Chinese television drama ''Ode to Joy (TV series), Ode to Joy'' and as Xuxu in ''When a Snail Falls in Love''. Wang ranked 87th on ''Forbes'' Forbes China Celebrity 100, China Celebrity 100 list. Filmography Film Television series Discography Singles Awards and nominations References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Wang, Ziwen Living people 1987 births Actresses from Chengdu 21st-century Chinese actresses Chinese film actresses Chinese television actresses Central Academy of Drama alumni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chen Jin (actress)
Chen Jin (; born 4 May 1964) is a Chinese actress. Chen is noted for her roles as Wang Ruhui in the film ''Roaring Across the Horizon''. Early life Chen was born into a military family in Jinan, Shandong, the daughter of Chen Kemin (), a professor at PLA National Defence University. Her elder brother Chen Zhun () is a fashion photographer. Chen graduated from Shandong University of Arts in 1987, majoring in drama. After graduation, she was assigned to the People's Liberation Army Air Force Drama Group as an actress. Acting career Chen's first film role was uncredited appearance in the film ''Woman Criminal'' (1992). In 1997, Chen acted with Li Yapeng, Pan Yueming, and Jiang Chao in the television series ''Student Hero'' and won the Outstanding Actress Award at the Flying Apsaras Award. For her role as Wang Ruhui in ''Roaring Across the Horizon'', Chen won the Golden Rooster Award for Best Supporting Actress, Huabiao Award for Outstanding Actress, and Best Supporting Act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhang Luyi
Zhang Luyi (born 7 June 1980), also known as Edward Zhang, is a Chinese actor and director. Background and career Zhang first studied film direction at the Central Academy of Drama in Beijing, before entering Peking University Peking University (PKU) is a Public university, public Types of universities and colleges in China#By designated academic emphasis, university in Haidian, Beijing, China. It is affiliated with and funded by the Ministry of Education of the Peop ... where he obtained a master's degree. He had a few minor roles in film and television before gaining attention for his role in a TV production ''The Red'' in 2014. He has since played major parts in a number of films and television series, including '' The Devotion of Suspect X'', '' Love Me if You Dare'', and '' Sparrow''. Filmography Film Television series Awards and nominations References External links * * 1980 births Male actors from Beijing Central Academy of Drama alumni 21st-ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Li Xiaoran
Li Xiaoran (; born 8 May 1976) is a Chinese actress. She graduated from Beijing Dance Academy at the age of 17, and was the only dancer recruited into the Oriental Song and Dance Troupe from Beijing. Filmography Television series Awards and nominations References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Li, Xiaoran Chinese film actresses Chinese television actresses Living people 1976 births Chinese female dancers Chinese dancers Actresses from Beijing 20th-century Chinese actresses 21st-century Chinese actresses Beijing Dance Academy alumni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Benioff
David Friedman (; born September 25, 1970), known professionally as David Benioff (), is an American novelist, screenwriter, and producer. Along with his collaborator D. B. Weiss, he is best known for co-creating ''Game of Thrones'' (2011–2019), the HBO adaptation of George R. R. Martin's series of books, ''A Song of Ice and Fire''. He also wrote '' 25th Hour'' (2002), ''Troy'' (2004), '' The Kite Runner'' (2007), '' City of Thieves'' (2008), co-wrote '' X-Men Origins: Wolverine'' (2009), and '' Gemini Man'' (2019). Early life Benioff was born David Friedman in New York City, the youngest of three children in a Jewish family with ancestral roots in Austria, Romania, Germany, Poland and Russia. He is the son of Barbara (née Benioff) and Stephen Friedman, a former head of Goldman Sachs. He has two older sisters, Suzy and Caroline, and grew up in Manhattan, first in Peter Cooper Village, then on 86th Street where he spent most of his childhood, before eventually moving near t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
