Asura (2018 film): Difference between revisions

'''''Asura''''' {{lang-zh|}} is a Chinese [[Epic Film|epic fantasy film]] based on [[Buddhist mythology]]. It is the directorial debut of [[Peng Zhang (stunt coordinator)|Peng Zhang]]. It was released on 13 July 2018<ref name="IE" /> and was withdrawn on 15 July 2018.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=《阿修罗》为何突然撤档？背后你不知道的资本局 |url=https://www.sohu.com/a/242566198_313745 |access-date=2024-11-12 |website=www.sohu.com}}</ref> The film, which was reportedly costing RMB 750 million (US$113 million), was withdrawn from theaters after only three days of release.<ref name=":0" /> It was widely considered by the media for being used for [[money laundering]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=神秘人两小时拍板入局，7.5亿《阿修罗》撤档疑云{{!}}界面新闻 · JMedia |url=https://www.jiemian.com/article/2313147.html |access-date=2024-11-12 |website=www.jiemian.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=突然撤档！7.5亿投资赚1738万，又一魔幻洗钱大作 |url=https://ent.ifeng.com/c/7eaNw0AdN5e |access-date=2024-11-12 |website=ent.ifeng.com |language=zh}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=耗资7.5亿票房却不足零头，导演毕志飞：《阿修罗》至少打9分-蓝鲸财经 |url=https://www.lanjinger.com/d/90748 |access-date=2024-11-12 |website=www.lanjinger.com}}</ref>