The "Bench Unit" has been updated, and the "Legend of Magpie Sword Gate" showcases the unique features of the Northeast Martial Arts production | Jianghu | Unit

Release time:Apr 15, 2024 04:08 AM

The martial arts sitcom "Legend of Magpie Sword Gate", produced by Tencent Video and produced by Bangban Culture, and directed by Tang Tiejun and Wu Di, has recently premiered. On August 21st, Tencent Video officially launched the comedy series broadcast strip - Bench Unit, with "The Legend of Magpie Sword Gate" as the first work of the unit.

Magpie Sword Gate Legend poster

The Legend of Magpie Sword Sect is set in the martial arts world of Northeast China and tells a story of ups and downs in the martial arts world. On the vast land of Northeast China, heroes emerge one after another, and heroes rise together; At this time, the Liaodong border was facing the invasion of Japanese pirates, and the Cao Gonggong of Dongchang colluded with the enemy, intending to rebel. As a result, the once peaceful rivers and lakes became turbulent and unstable. Faced with internal and external troubles, Ximen Changhai, the leader of the Magpie Sword Sect, chose to join the anti Japanese organization. To cover up the situation and complete the task, he brought his twin brother Ximen Changzai back to the Magpie Sword Sect to replace the leader, while himself carried out a secret anti Japanese operation.


The "Bench Unit" has been updated, and the "Legend of Magpie Sword Gate" showcases the unique features of the Northeast Martial Arts production | Jianghu | Unit

In the drama, the younger brother is a chivalrous hero, while the older brother is a timid and kind cook. In order to crush the enemy's conspiracy, Ximen Changhai came up with a plan to have his brother replace him as the acting sect leader, so all the networks reached out to Ximen Changhai. The unsuspecting disciples face their master who has undergone a drastic change in temperament, their persistent first love faces their partner who is no longer reserved... The dramatic transformation and the interplay of ups and downs make this drama full of jokes.

Stills from "The Legend of Magpie Sword Gate"

The Legend of Magpie Sword Gate has gathered a comedy production team, with Northeastern comedians such as Song Xiaobao, Song Xiaofeng, Wen Song, Cheng Ye, and Yang Shulin bringing the authentic flavor of Northeastern comedy to the play. The drama is produced by Li Chunyuan, the director of "Happy Comedian", and directed by Tang Tiejun and Wu Di. Among them, Wu Di, one of the directors, was once the champion of the 10th World Martial Arts Championships. He shares the same background as Jet Li and Wu Jingshi, and has also collaborated with director Tsui Hark on martial arts films such as "Dragon Gate Flying Armor". In terms of script, the Love Dou Media Studio, which has written multiple comedy works, has created a realistic and down-to-earth storyline, hoping to explore more new elements of martial arts in the traditional sitcom track, and bring different viewing experiences to the audience.


The "Bench Unit" has been updated, and the "Legend of Magpie Sword Gate" showcases the unique features of the Northeast Martial Arts production | Jianghu | Unit

Stills from "The Legend of Magpie Sword Gate"

It is reported that after the launch of the "Bench Unit" led by "The Legend of Magpie Sword Gate", Tencent Video will create the concept of "Noon Bench Drama". By opening up a dedicated time slot for midday comedy, the comedy content will be uniformly arranged in a differentiated broadcast time and a coherent comedy series broadcast format, aiming to bring viewers a dense and joyful experience. Among them, the first season's bench unit includes a variety of high-quality comedies with themes such as ancient martial arts, home emotions, and urban love. Tencent Video stated that for the field of comedy, the platform will continue to explore, encourage diverse expressions, and explore the possibilities and diversity in comedy themes.

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Supporting the stable growth of the cultural and creative industry, Pudong New Area has launched the "Five Ones" refined service industry | Enterprises | Cultural and Creative
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A Good Magnolia - Xu Jinping's Traditional Chinese Painting Works Exhibition Appears at the Magnolia | Xu Jinping | Works Exhibition
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Hu Ge: Being caught off guard in the face of life is a worthwhile trip | Liu Jiayin | Hu Ge
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