The photo, published on Monday, May 26, 2008 shows the poster for a new animation film Calabash Brothers. [Photo: qq.com]

The legendary Calabash Brothers are set to make a comeback with a new feature-length film.

From May 27, children can enjoy "Calabash Brothers", a film version of the famous Chinese cartoon at cinemas nationwide, Nanfang daily reported Monday.

About 20 years ago, the cartoon of the same name was first broadcast on TV, telling of the adventures of seven brothers who were born of calabashes.

These magic boys who defeated many ghosts and monsters in their journey soon became the idols of young audiences.

Speaking at the premiere, Zhou Keqin, the director of this animated film said that he hoped the movie could give support and encouragement to children who suffered from the May 12 earthquake.

In addition, the distribution company promised to release the film in the quake zones for free.

They have sent one copy of this animation and 200 sets of books on the Calabash Brothers to the quake-hit areas, the report said.