Sino-Singapore Entertainment Comments on the Chaos of Ancient Dolls: Domestic Entertainment has been wearing headgear for a long time
China News Service, Beijing, March 24th. The recent broadcast of the costume mythological drama “Traveling with the Phoenix” has sparked controversy among netizens regarding the repetitive use of wigs in ancient puppet dramas. Many viewers pointed out that Lin Gengxin’s wig in the new drama is identical to the one he wore in previous productions like “Martial God Zhao Zilong” and “The Legend of Chu Qiao” from seven or eight years ago.
Netizens expressed their disappointment, stating that the lack of innovation in hairstyles for male actors in ancient dramas is becoming increasingly apparent. Despite the ever-evolving hairstyles of female characters, male actors are often seen sporting the same outdated looks – high skulls, low hairlines, and uniform sideburns and beards glued to their faces. This lack of variety not only affects the visual appeal of the characters but also makes it difficult for viewers to distinguish between different actors.
Criticism has also been directed towards the makeup and costume teams of these productions for their lack of attention to detail. Actors have reportedly expressed their dissatisfaction with the unflattering wigs and headgear they are required to wear, with some even resorting to liking negative comments on social media platforms as a form of protest.
While classic looks from past productions are still revered by audiences today, there is a growing demand for more creativity and quality in the design of costumes and makeup in modern dramas. The crew of the movie “Fengshen Part 1: Chao Ge Fengyun” went to great lengths to ensure authenticity by asking the actor to grow his hair for two years, a decision that ultimately paid off in winning audience approval.
In conclusion, Sino-Singapore Entertainment urges production teams to prioritize character development and invest time and effort into selecting suitable wigs and costumes. Failure to address these issues may result in negative reviews from viewers, highlighting the importance of maintaining high standards in all aspects of film and television production.