Novoland: The Castle in the Sky
| Novoland: The Castle in the Sky | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Fantasy Adventure Romance |
| Written by | Zhang Tan Li Yujie Yang Zhili Ni Shanshan |
| Directed by | Yang Lei Chen Jialin Lu Beike Han Qing |
| Starring | Zhang Ruoyun Guan Xiaotong Liu Chang Ju Jingyi Chen Ruoxuan |
| Ending theme | "Big Dreamer" by TFBOYS |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of episodes | 28 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Fan Feifei Fang Fang Huang Xing |
| Production location | China |
| Production companies | Tencent Penguin Pictures Shanghai Film Media Asia |
| Original release | |
| Network | Jiangsu Television |
| Release | 20 July – 1 September 2016 |
| Related | |
| Novoland: The Castle in the Sky 2 | |
Novoland: The Castle in the Sky (Chinese: 九州·天空城; pinyin: Jiu Zhou Tian Kong Cheng) is a 2016 Chinese television series based on an original story created by Shanghai Film Media Asia and Tencent Penguin Pictures. Set in an ancient world (Novoland) where humanity is separated into several races, the series centers on the souring relations between the powerful Ren (Human) Tribe and the Yu (Winged) Tribe.[1] It aired on Jiangsu TV from 20 July to 1 September 2016.
The series has over 1.6 billion views by the end of its run.[2] Guan Xiaotong won the Best Actress award at the Macau International Television Festival for her performance in the series.
Synopsis
In ancient times, because of their ability to fly, the Yu Tribe is regarded as gods by all. They live away from the people high up in the mountains, busy constructing a castle in the sky, much to the envy of others. One day, the castle explodes, causing an uproar among the Yu Tribe. A human girl, Yi Fuling (Guan Xiaotong) who came to observe the castle, was being mistakenly pointed as the suspect. The king of Yu Tribe, Feng Tianyi (Zhang Ruoyun) tries his best to save and protect her, truly believing that she's innocent of the accusation. As it turned out, it was a faction of the Yu Tribe trying to start a war with the humans in order to expand their control. When Tianyi understands the source of resentment, he and Fuling set out to defuse the growing hostility and impending war.
Cast
Main
- Zhang Ruoyun as Feng Tianyi
- The King of Yu Tribe. Because of his superior family background, Tianyi is spoiled and overbearing, but he slowly changes due to love. He was born to a human mother, and therefore could not grow wings.
- Guan Xiaotong as Yi Fuling
- The present reincarnation of Xing Liu Flower Fairy. She is innocent and kind. She would sacrifice herself for others, because she doesn't want to see others suffer.
- Liu Chang as Bai Tingjun
- Crown Prince of the Human Tribe. He is Fuling's childhood friend and loves her deeply, but could not be together with her due to a curse placed on him by Fuling's father when he was young.
- Ju Jingyi as Xue Feishuang
- Yu Clan's princess, and Tianyi's childhood friend. She is noble, elegant and beautiful, but becomes manipulative due to love.
- Chen Ruoxuan as Yu Huanzheng
- Xue Feishuang's half-brother. A talented guy who is obsessed with traps and mechanisms.
Supporting
Yu Tribe
- Zhang Luyi as Ji Shu
- Yu Tribe's traps/mechanisms master. He loved Bai Xue, but had to leave her due to the differences in their race.
- Liu Junxiao as Xue Lin
- Xue Feishuang's brother; an important minister of Yu Tribe. Using his position, he abuses his authority and power. He plans to assassinate Feng Tianyi and usurp the throne, but his plans were foiled.
- Jia Zhengyu as Xiang Congling
- A member of Yu Tribe's Elite Team. He has a crush on Xue Feishuang.
- Wei Yankan as Yue Yunqi
- A member of Yu Tribe's Elite Team. A loyal friend to both Feng Tianyi and Xue Feishuang.
- Zhao Jian as Feng Ren
- Feng Tianyi's uncle. The regent of Yu Tribe.
- Zhou Yifan as Yu Tongmu
- A member of Yu Tribe's Elite Team.
- Wang Siyao as Du Ruofei
- A member of Yu Tribe's Elite Team.
- Dai Chao as Pei Yu
- Guard of Feng Ren.
- Gao Feng as Xue Zhong, housekeeper of Xue family
- Luo Youyue as Xue Qian
- Li Jing as Xue Su, officer
- ??? as Qiu Ting, doctor of Yu family
Human Tribe
- Liu Min as Bai Xue
- Queen of the Human Tribe, Bai Tingjun's mother. She loved Ji Shu deeply, and becomes vengeful after he left with her attendant, Rui Zhu.
- Zhu Shengyi as Bi Anhua
- A female attendant who is in love with Bai Tingjun.
- Aliya as Xiong Tang
- A capable and loyal warrior who serves Bai Xue.
- Yang Chengjin as Yi Qianji
- Fuling's father. His actual identity is Ji Shu in disguise.
- Tang Jingmei as Lin Ruizhu
- Fu Ling's mother. She was Bai Xue's attendant, but left with Ji Shu and married him. She was later killed by Bai Xue after giving birth to Fuling.
- Li Guo as Qi Luolin
- Wang Yujing as Fang Yeyan
- Bai Tingjun's guard.
Xing Chen Pavilion
- Wen Jiang as Xing Guxuan
- Elder of Xing Chen Pavilion; Ji Shu's teacher.
- Cui Peng as Xing Yinchi
- Chief of Xing Chen Pavilion.
- Ma Qiguang as Xing Yufei
- Instructor of Xing Chen Pavilion.
Tian Ji Sect
- Han Qing as Tian Yazi
- Feng Tianyi's teacher. He becomes the Human Tribe's prime minister after his student ascended the throne.
- Yan Junlin as Tian Ziji, Shuang City advisor
- Guo Peini as Gu Shenghua
Others
- Lin Jieni as Shao Wu
- Xing Liu Flower Fairy. She loves Pian Yu.
- Ji Xiaobing as Pian Yu
- Chief of the Human Tribe. He loves Shao Wu.
- Wang Jun as Da Jisi (Priest)
- Cheng Cheng as Xue Jin
- Han Qing as Tian Yazi, Tianji sect descendant
Soundtrack
| Title | Singer | Composer | Lyricists | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Drunk Fei Shuang" (醉飞霜) | Ju Jingyi | Gao Weiran, Sun Pei | Ni Shanshan | Insert song |
| "Music Dream" (音夢) | Guan Xiaotong | Gao Weiran, Zhong Lei | Huang Xing | |
| "Big Dreamer" (大夢想家) | TFBOYS | Liu Jia | Wang Yunyun | Ending theme song |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2016 ENAwards | Top 10 Online Dramas | Won | [3] | |
| 7th Macau International Television Festival | Best Actress | Guan Xiaotong | Won | [4] | |
| 2017 | 22nd Huading Awards | Best Actress (Ancient) | Nominated | [5] |
International broadcast
| Country | Network | Airing dates |
|---|---|---|
 Malaysia |
8TV | October 10, 2017 - on air (Monday to Friday 17:00) |
 Thailand |
Channel 9 MCOT HD | November 4, 2017 - December 3, 2017 (Every Saturday and Sunday from 14.00 to 16.00.) |
References
- ^ "Chinese Fantasy Drama "Novoland: The Castle in the Sky" Releases 13 Character Posters". Retrieved 2017-03-05.
- ^ "《九州天空城》16亿收官 腾讯视频成功探路原创IP". news.dayoo.com.
- ^ "2016中国泛娱乐指数盛典"在京颁奖 《火星情报局》等榜上有名". China.com.
- ^ "2016第七届澳门国际电视节获奖名单". Macau International Movie Festival.
- ^ "华鼎奖提名公布投票开启 《人民》吴刚陆毅齐入围". Sina. April 28, 2017.