Vienna has sound ties to Chinese animated blockbuster

VIENNA — Just a few minutes' walk from Vienna's bustling Mariahilfer Street, moviegoers over a recent weekend were transported into a world of Chinese mythology as the animated epic Ne Zha 2 lit up the screen at the Apollo Cinema in late March, bringing dazzling visuals and a rich cultural legacy.

The Chinese animated blockbuster is thrilling global audiences with its bold fusion of ancient myths and cutting-edge animation. The film holds a local connection in the capital of Austria, as some of the film's orchestral tracks were recorded at Vienna Synchron Stage, a landmark building known for its state-of-the-art facilities and superb acoustics.

"Let me express my deepest compliments to the makers of Ne Zha 2," says Alexander Sacken, chief operating officer for the studio.