#FIRSTLOOK: NETFLIX’S “THE MONKEY KING” TO GET THEATRICAL RELEASE

Netflix’s THE MONEY KING will get a theatrical release before its run on the streaming service.

Participating theatres:

BRITISH COLUMBIA:
Vancouver: Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas

ONTARIO:
Toronto: Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Dundas and VIP

QUEBEC:
Montreal: Cineplex Odeon Quartier Latin and Cinéma Guzzo Méga-Plex Sphèretech 14

Synopsis:

Inspired by an epic Chinese tale, translated into an action-packed comedy, a Monkey and his magical fighting Stick battle demons, dragons, gods and the greatest adversary of all —Monkey’s own ego!

Directed by: Anthony Stacchi (The Boxtrolls, Open Season)
Produced by: Peilin Chou (Over the Moon, Abominable)
Executive Producer: Stephen Chow (Kung Fu Hustle, Shaolin Soccer)
Written by: Ron J. Friedman, Stephen Bencich (Open Season, Chicken Little) and Rita Hsiao (Mulan, Toy Story 2, My Little Pony)
Production Designer: Kyle McQueen (The Willoughbys, Sausage Party)
Editor: Pam Ziegenhagen-Shefland (Abominable, Despicable Me)
Composer: Toby Chu (Bao, Surf’s Up 2)
Songwriters: Tony Marlow (SIX: The Musical) and Lucy Moss (SIX: The Musical)
Animation and Imagery By: ReelFX
Cast: Monkey King (Jimmy O. Yang), Lin (Jolie Hoang-Rappaport), Stick (Nan Li),
Dragon King (Bowen Yang), Benbo (Jo Koy), Babbo (Ron Yuan), Jade Emperor (Hoon Lee),Buddha (BD Wong), Demon of Havoc (Andrew Kishino), Red Girl (Sophie Wu),
King Yama (Andrew Kishino), Wangmu (Jodi Long), Elder Monkey (James Sie), Mayor (Andrew Pang), Mayor’s Wife (Stephanie Hsu), Mayor’s Son (Kuno Inghram)

(Photo/video credit: Netflix)