Moonblood (月血)

Moonblood Is A 2024 Animated Film Created By BB8s Cinema. This Will Be The 10th Feature Film From BB8's Cinema & Will Release On September 20th 2024

## Plot

Wu, an 18-year-old youth, unexpectedly becomes the chosen bearer of the Moonblood legacy, marked by a pendant passed down through generations, each bearing a drop of mystical blood. His destiny unfolds as he is thrust into a world teetering between two formidable factions—Organisation Jade and Organisation Obsidian. Accompanied by Feng, his steadfast best friend, Wu embarks on a perilous journey to the revered Moonblood Temple. However, their quest is complicated when Wu's crush, Daiyu, reveals her hidden allegiance to Organisation Jade, led by the enigmatic Yùki. Unbeknownst to them all, Ying Yang, a cunning figure, covertly manipulates the balance between these opposing organizations, shrouded in his own agenda. At the helm of Organisation Obsidian stands Hēiyà, whose son, Oshí, finds himself entangled in the intricate web of loyalties and conflicts brewing between the two factions. As Wu navigates this treacherous landscape, he grapples not only with the weight of his newfound destiny but also with the complexities of trust and betrayal amidst friends and foes alike.

## Cast

BB8 As Wu, An 18 Year Old Boy Chosen As The New Moonblood after a pendant was passed down through generations

BB8 As Feng, Wu's Best Friend Who Helps Wu On His Journey To The Moonblood Temple

Captain America As Daiyu, Wu's Classmate Who Secretly Hides Her Identity As A Member Of Organization Jade, not Just A Member Of Organisation Jade but is also the Daughter Of Yùki, The Leader Of Organisation Jade

BB8 as Ying Yang, The Leader Of Both Organisations Jade & Obsidian who wears a jade green & black Yin yang pendant around his neck, he has secretly been going back & forth between organisations for years behind each organisations backs. Ying Yang Is The Main Antagonist of the movie

BB8 As Hēiyà, The Leader Of Organisation Obsidian & The Father Of Oshí

Captain Bearmerica As Oshí, The 19 Year Old Son Of Hēiyà, the Leader Of Organisation Obsidian

Captain Bearmerica As Yùki, The Leader Of Organisation Jade & Mother Of Daiyu

BB8 & Captain Bearmerica Portray The Warriors In The Armies Of Both Organisations

## Development

*MoonBlood* emerged as a visionary project from the creative realms of BB8's Cinema, the brainchild of cinematic storyteller BB8. This concept was conceived alongside other original movie ideas such as *The Ghost Next Door* and *The Exotics,* both of which are earmarked for future productions.

Originally slated for a September 16th, 2022 release, *MoonBlood* underwent a series of postponements, shifting to November 4th, 2022, and subsequently to February 2023. Eventually, the project faced a temporary shelving. However, in December 2023, the film was revived, signaling a fresh start and a redefined vision.

The initial concept, set in modern-day Shanghai, was overhauled during the revival. The new iteration draws inspiration from the world-building prowess of Disney's *Raya & The Last Dragon.* This shift transports the narrative into a hybridized world, seamlessly weaving elements from China, Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia to create a rich and culturally diverse setting.

BB8, known for crafting light-hearted and entertaining films, expressed a deliberate departure from the established tone. *MoonBlood* is poised to mark a shift towards a more serious narrative, deviating from the playful nature of previous BB8's Cinema productions. There's even contemplation about making *MoonBlood* the first R-rated film under the BB8's Cinema banner, though this decision remains pending and subject to further deliberation.

## Trivia

* Moonblood Is The 4th BB8’s Film To Take Place Somewhere That Isn't America
* Released 2 Years After Inside The Controller Chapter 3: Strike Of Generations
* The First BB8’s Cinema Film To Contain Moderate Language
* MoonBlood Is Said By BB8 Himself To Be A More Brutal BB8's Cinema Film
* MoonBlood will be the first R-Rated BB8's Cinema Film due to Detailed Violence & Strong Language