Novoland: The Castle in the Sky

Novoland: The Castle in the Sky
Genre Fantasy
Adventure
Romance
Written by Zhang Tan
Li Yu Jie
Yang Zhi Li
Ni Shan Shan
Directed by Yang Lei
Chen Jia Lin
Lu Bei Ke
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(s) Mandarin
No. of episodes 28
Production
Producer(s) Fan Fei Fei
Fang Fang
Huang Xing
Production location(s) China
Production company(s) Tencent Penguin Pictures
Shanghai Film Media Asia
Release
Original network Jiangsu Television
Original release 20 July (2016-07-20) – 1 September 2016 (2016-09-01)

Novoland: The Castle in the Sky (Chinese: 九州天空城) 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

The King of Yu Tribe. Because of his superior family background, Tian Yi is spoiled and overbearing, but he slowly changes due to love. He was born to a human mother, and therefore could not grow wings.
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 Fu Ling's childhood friend and loves her deeply, but could not be together with her due to a curse placed on him by Fu Ling's father when he was young.
Yu Clan's princess, and Tian Yi's childhood friend. She is noble, elegant and beautiful; but becomes manipulative due to love.
Xue Feishuang's half-brother. A talented guy who is obsessed with traps and mechanisms.

Supporting

Yu Tribe

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
  • Gao Feng as Xue Zhong
  • Luo Youyue as Xue Qian

Human Tribe

  • Liu Min as Bai Xue
Queen of the Human Tribe, Bai Tingjun's mother. She loved Ji Kou deeply, and becomes vengeful after he left with her attendant, Rui Zhu.
  • Zhu Shengyi as Bi An Hua
A female attendant who is in love with Bai Tingjun.
A capable and loyal warrior who serves Bai Xue.
  • Yang Chengjin as Yi Qian Ji
Fu Ling's father. His actual identity is Ji Shu in disguise.
Fu Ling's mother. She was Bai Xue's attendant, but left with Ji Kou and married him. She was later killed by Bai Xue after giving birth to Fu Ling.
  • Li Guo as Qi Luo Lin
  • Wang Yujing as Fang Ye Yan

Xing Chen Pavilion

  • Wen Jiang as Xing Guxuan
Elder of Xing Chen Pavilion; Ji Kou's teacher.
Chief of Xing Chen Pavilion.
  • Ma Qiguang as Xing Yufei

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
  • Guo Peini as Gu Shenghua

Others

  • Lin Jieni as Shao Wu
Xing Liu Flower Fairy. She loves Pian Yu.
  • Li Xiaobing as Pian Yu
Chief of the Human Tribe. He loves Shao Wu.
  • Cheng Cheng as Xue Jin

Soundtrack

Song CategorySong NameSingerComposerLyricistsNotes
Insert song "Drunk Fei Shuang" (醉飞霜) Ju Jingyi Gao Weiran, Sun Pei Ni Shanshan
"Music Dream" (音夢) Guan Xiaotong Gao Weiran, Zhong Lei Huang Xing
Ending theme song "Big Dreamer" (大夢想家) TFBOYS Liu Jia Wang Yunyun

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNomineeResultRef.
20162016 ENAwardsTop 10 Online DramasWon[3]
7th Macau International Television FestivalBest ActressGuan XiaotongWon[4]
201722nd Huading AwardsBest Actress (Ancient)Nominated[5]

International broadcast

Country Network Airing dates
Malaysia Malaysia8TVOctober 10, 2017 - on air (Monday to Friday 17:00)
Thailand ThailandChannel 9 MCOT HDNovember 4, 2017 - December 3, 2017 (Every Saturday and Sunday from 14.00 to 16.00.)

References

  1. ↑ "Chinese Fantasy Drama "Novoland: The Castle in the Sky" Releases 13 Character Posters". Retrieved 2017-03-05.
  2. ↑ "《九州天空城》16亿收官 腾讯视频成功探路原创IP". news.dayoo.com.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ "2016第七届澳门国际电视节获奖名单". Macau International Movie Festival.
  5. ↑ "华鼎奖提名公布投票开启 《人民》吴刚陆毅齐入围". Sina. April 28, 2017.

Television series

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