{"id":816891,"date":"2026-06-01T20:28:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T20:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=816891"},"modified":"2026-06-01T20:28:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T20:28:01","slug":"hong-kong-filmmaker-james-lj-hung-unveils-aiassisted-animation-odium-zero-at-comic-con-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/hong-kong-filmmaker-james-lj-hung-unveils-aiassisted-animation-odium-zero-at-comic-con-2026_816891.html","title":{"rendered":"Hong Kong Filmmaker James L.J. Hung Unveils AI-Assisted Animation Odium Zero at Comic Con 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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HONG KONG – Jun 1, 2026 – <\/strong>Hong Kong filmmaker James L.J. Hung has officially unveiled Odium Zero<\/strong>, an AI-assisted fantasy action animation being billed as Hong Kong’s first AI-assisted animated film developed for theatrical release.<\/p>\n

The project made its public debut at Hong Kong Comic Con 2026, where Hung presented exclusive footage, character reveals, and plans for a broader franchise universe to a packed audience of fans, media, and industry professionals.<\/p>\n

The launch arrives as artificial intelligence continues to reshape conversations across the global film industry. While major studios and independent creators alike are exploring AI-powered production tools, Odium Zero <\/strong>represents one of Asia’s most ambitious attempts to combine traditional animation techniques with emerging technologies.<\/p>\n

“This isn’t about replacing artists,” Hung said during the presentation. “It’s about giving independent creators the tools to build ambitious cinematic worlds that traditionally required massive studio infrastructure.”<\/p>\n

Supported through Hong Kong’s creative industry initiatives and featuring acclaimed actor Simon Yam, the film has attracted attention as a potential model for how locally developed intellectual property can be produced and scaled for international audiences.<\/p>\n

Set in a dystopian near future, Odium Zero<\/strong> follows a society devastated by a mysterious substance that transforms infected humans into violent creatures. As civilisation collapses, a young girl named May May becomes central to uncovering the truth behind the outbreak. Beyond its action-driven narrative, the film explores themes of misinformation, fear, and social trust.<\/p>\n

“It’s ultimately a story about lies,” Hung said. “About what happens when fear destroys trust, and whether people can still protect their humanity when everything around them is falling apart.”<\/p>\n

The production combines hand-drawn 2D artwork with AI-assisted animation workflows. According to the creative team, live-action camera choreography and stunt performances are first captured before being translated into stylised animated sequences through AI-supported processes.<\/p>\n

Odium Zero<\/strong> was selected for the third edition of Tomorrow Animation, a programme organised by the Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association and supported by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency to foster original animation intellectual property and technological innovation.<\/p>\n

The film also reunites Hung with Yam, one of Hong Kong cinema’s most recognised actors, following their collaboration on the upcoming crime thriller Mastermind.<\/p>\n

Following its Comic Con debut, Odium Zero<\/strong> is scheduled to be showcased at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival ahead of a planned theatrical release later this year.<\/p>\n

As Hong Kong’s entertainment industry adapts to rising production costs and rapid technological change, Odium Zero<\/strong> offers an early example of how AI-assisted filmmaking could help independent creators develop globally competitive content while maintaining creative authorship.<\/p>\n

For the latest updates on Odium Zero<\/strong>, follow the project on Instagram and watch the official trailer on YouTube.<\/p>\n

Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/odium.movie<\/a><\/p>\n

Official Trailer: https:\/\/youtu.be\/JzyZWjMPUpc<\/a><\/p>\n

Media Contact<\/span>
Company Name:<\/strong> CLOQUE LLC<\/a>
Contact Person:<\/strong> Rose Hung
Email:<\/strong> Send Email<\/a>
Phone:<\/strong> +1 6263207900
Country:<\/strong> HongKong
Website:<\/strong> www.cloque.us<\/a><\/p>\n

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