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THE box office success of “Wolf Warrior 2” has sparked a fever for military-themed TV and film productions. An array of new films and serials are already in the works.

On September 30, “Sky Hunter,” a directorial debut by mainland actor Li Chen will be released nationally. The film revolves around a group of Chinese air force soldiers who vow to fight terrorism and protect the country and its people.

It took the crew two years to make the film. Shooting also took place in many extreme weather conditions such as desert, highland and snowfield. Breathtaking scenes of extreme low-altitude flight and forced landing are a feature of the movie to depict a battle of wits and courage.

Li said it had long been his dream to make a film about the spirit and charm of Chinese soldiers. China Air Force also provided support for the production. Military experts in arms, training and diplomacy offered advice in scriptwriting and cinematography.

Ciwen Media will present “SWAT Elite,” a series about the growth, endeavors and emotions of young firemen in China. The series featuring a lot of rescue scenes is compared to the acclaimed American series “Chicago Fire.” It will start airing on Hunan Satellite TV in October.

Wit & Key will produce “Bullet Marks,” a TV series version of “Wolf Warriors.” Written by writer Dong Qun, who also served as one of the screenwriters for “Wolf Warrior 2,” the series is now in the casting phase. Filming will begin next year.

The series will be shot with an eye on young people. It is a story about special troops, but also about brotherhood, faith, patriotism and team work. Some high-tech arms and impressive military clothing will be displayed in the series. Actors for the series will receive professional military training.

Mainland filmmaker Guan Hu is teaming up with Hollywood visual veterans to shoot “800,” a film that pays tribute to the 800 Chinese soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the famous Defense of Sihang Warehouse in 1937.

During the three-month Battle of Shanghai, the 800-odd defenders of the warehouse bravely resisted waves of Japanese attacks and gave cover to the Chinese forces retreating west. The war scenes will be shot with the top ALEXA IMAX65 camera. Hollywood visual artists who were involved in the production of “The Thin Red Line,” “Titanic” and “The Lord of the Rings” have been invited for special effects and stunt design.