The Birth of the Best Director

Chapter 299: The epic Godzilla! The most powerful advertisement ever!

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"Xiao Nan, eat more. Putting aside everything else, the buffet at this hotel is quite delicious."

Although Zhang Ruonan is currently just an unknown person, Reba knows that this little green tea will soon become their family's cash cow.

Although she was very unhappy, Zhang Ruonan pretended to be weak in front of Lu Zhiyuan, trying to seduce him.

However, she also had to consider that it was not easy for Lu Zhiyuan to cultivate a money tree.

She can't just cut down the money tree because it's growing crooked, can she?

no solution anymore!

She could only frantically water this money tree, making Zhang Ruonan grow into a fat tree!
"Thank you, Sister Dilraba."

Zhang Ruonan gave Dilraba a sweet smile, then turned and placed a peeled lobster into Lu Zhiyuan's bowl.

She gave an innocent smile: "Brother, this is delicious, you eat it. I have a small appetite and can't eat this much. But I can't let down Sister Reba's kindness."

Good guy!
Seeing this, Dilraba was so angry she almost laughed.

I didn't expect this brat to be so skilled.

Moreover, this kind of teasing and banter seems strangely familiar. Did Gao Yuanyuan teach her this behind the scenes?
……

Lu Zhiyuan noticed the subtle interactions between Dilraba and Zhang Ruonan.

He couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle softly.

……

Dinner ended two hours later.

Led by James, all the partners arrived at the Universal Studios Super IMAX theater across from the hotel!

A theater with 600 seats.

A super giant screen with top-notch audio-visual effects, it's world-class!

To enhance the viewing experience, James even had some fragrance prepared beforehand to create the ambiance of a primeval forest.

Before the film screening officially began, Dilraba, as the film's producer and the director's wife, went on stage and said a few words.

"Welcome, everyone, to Los Angeles, to YD Films, for the preview screening of Godzilla."

It was Dilraba's first time speaking on such an important occasion, and she was a little nervous. Her voice trembled slightly as she spoke.

However, her vanity was off the charts.

Because among the audience below were the president of Netflix, the president of Sony Games, the head of Ubisoft Games in North America, and the head of Universal Studios theme parks.

Even more impressive were the vice president of Microsoft, the CEO of Apple, and a senior executive from a domestic mobile company!
Apple and mobile companies are currently discussing an agreement.

Once this agreement is approved, the mobile company will help Apple sell the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C in China!

Apple internally estimates that this agreement will bring the company $200 billion in revenue!

However, the negotiations have temporarily reached a stalemate.

Coincidentally, Lu Zhiyuan's film "Godzilla" was having a preview screening in Los Angeles.

Because Apple had always had a very good relationship with Lu Zhiyuan, they brought this executive from the mobile company to watch a movie together.

In business collaborations, personal relationships can sometimes be very important.

It would be even better if the leaders of both sides shared common personal interests.

Apple believes that Lu Zhiyuan's film will be an important opportunity for cooperation between the two parties.

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"I know everyone is eager to hear more, so I won't say any more."

"Next, please enjoy the best monster disaster film to date, 'Godzilla 2014,' from the world's best science fiction director, Mr. Lu Zhiyuan!"

After she finished speaking, Dilraba originally wanted to leave the stage.

Suddenly remembering something, she jokingly added, "When watching the movie, please everyone, restrain yourselves and don't fall in love with Dr. Li. Because he's mine!"

Haha.

A burst of laughter erupted from the audience.

Westerners appreciate this kind of straightforward and unrestrained emotion.

Furthermore, they were very aware that Lu Zhiyuan had a cameo role as a villain in this film. Does this mean Dilraba is implying that this villain is very charismatic?
That makes it even more exciting!

Many famous directors will make cameo appearances in their films... but it's extremely rare, if not impossible, for them to actually play villains.

Each one is very unique.

For example, Taika Waititi, the director of "Thor: Ragnarok".

After making superhero movies like Thor: Ragnarok, this director turned to making highly acclaimed art films like Jojo's Fantasy World.

In this film, he personally played the villain "Hitler" and was kicked away by the 12-year-old protagonist.

It is highly satirical and darkly humorous.

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"Honey, I did a good job just now, didn't I?"

Lu Zhiyuan propelled Reba to a height that did not belong to her.

Looking at actresses worldwide, Dilraba is arguably unique in enjoying this status and being able to speak as a company representative on such important occasions.

Because the audience in this theater... are all top figures in their respective industries.

If we can win the applause of these top figures, then without a doubt, the promotion and distribution of the film, as well as its worldwide release, will be greatly facilitated.

Among these people were even some turbaned tycoons from the Middle East.

These people usually keep a low profile and are unknown in the United States, but they may be members of the royal family of some country.

"For a first time, it's already very good."

Even if Dilraba is wrong, it doesn't matter. The audience knows that Dilraba was just a representative who was forcibly pushed to the forefront by Lu Zhiyuan.

They came here to watch a movie, not to listen to a lecture.

They were willing to give face to Lu Zhiyuan, a famous director, and would applaud to show their welcome no matter what Dilraba said.

"Thank you for the compliment, honey!"

Reba smiled at Lu Zhiyuan, sensing his immense vanity.

If she hadn't met Lu Zhiyuan, she wouldn't know where she'd be now.

Who knows, after graduating from university, Yang Mi might take a liking to her and sign her to work for the company like a slave. She would be extremely grateful and call her Sister Mi "sister" at every turn.

Where would I have gotten this kind of status in the martial arts world?

Even when Yang Mi helped her with her shoes, she would complain that Yang Mi wasn't holding them high enough.

"Honey, how about we have a glass of mulberry and goji berry water tonight? You know why." Dilraba had already seen the initial version of "Godzilla" at the company.

All I can say is, Lu Zhiyuan is incredibly handsome!

However, watching the initial version at the company is definitely not as exciting as watching it in an IMAX theater.

Such enjoyment.

She felt that she couldn't stand watching half of it.

"Tonight, after the movie, there are some business contracts to discuss. You'll represent me in these negotiations. James will oversee them for you."

"From now on, these tasks will all be yours."

Lu Zhiyuan didn't want to worry about these business matters at all.

As a transmigrator who has been reborn, after earning his first pot of gold, he can make hundreds of billions by investing blindly.

However, these commercial contracts are all related to movie merchandise, so he can't give them up.

These business contracts represent the interests of certain partners behind the scenes. It is precisely because of the strong support of these partners that his films have been able to sell well worldwide.

In modern business, trying to do everything alone won't get you far.

Knowing how to share is sometimes a sign of great wisdom.

"Honey, I will study hard."

Reba nodded, feeling an immense warmth in her heart.

Holding the power of finances is more reassuring than holding a man's manhood.

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That's when.

The lights in the movie theater dimmed.

A moment later, the movie finally started.

Everyone put on 3D glasses, adjusted their posture, and comfortably lay back in their chairs to enjoy this super monster movie!

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"Wow!"

The very first scene captivated everyone, drawing their attention wide.

The panoramic composition features a mountain range that stretches across the sky and earth like a giant dragon.

A sacred light source, using a dual-light source perspective technique, pierced through the rolling clouds and fell down.

In the valley, streams murmur, vegetation flourishes, and many small animals forage for food.

A little fawn named Bambi twitched its ears, sensing a sound approaching from afar.

Then it saw its other companions and started running at top speed.

Bambi hesitated for a moment, then started running after him.

boom!
The next moment, it was as if the heavens and earth had collapsed.

The earth began to shake violently, dust billowed up, and a huge shadow flashed before Bambi's eyes!
At the same time, rousing music began to play.

Godzilla and the MUTO waged an earth-shattering battle in an ancient valley.

That fierce aura, that overwhelming power of a savage beast, every move it made carried the might to shatter the heavens and the earth.

Compared to this behemoth, ordinary mammals are like ants compared to humans; they simply cannot imagine what kind of awe-inspiring creature this is.
For a moment, all the audience members were stunned!
That's exactly what I wanted—to get straight to the point.

Monster movies are all about watching monster battles!
"Director Lu's movies are absolutely fantastic!"

"This overwhelming sense of oppression, this close proximity, even the blood and flesh tearing marks left in the monster's mouth, is just too exciting!"

The audience was thrilled.

……

This ancient battle lasted for about three minutes.

MUTO pretended to be injured and tried to run away, but Godzilla gave chase.

Little did they know, this was a trap.

The next instant, MUTO suddenly whipped its tail with sharp spikes, like a counterattack, and used its claws to pierce through Godzilla's skin!

Then, to everyone's astonishment, MUTO slowly injected his spore eggs into the injured Godzilla's body.

Boom!

Soon after, Godzilla, this giant monster, turned completely red inside its body, as if it were breathing.

The radiant light appeared and disappeared intermittently.

It was about to explode, and they would perish together with their opponent.

However, in the end, all of this radiation faded away.

Meanwhile, the MUTO eggs left inside Godzilla began to slowly develop and grow, gradually taking shape from a fertilized egg into a small MUTO.

Hundreds of tiny MUTOs are about to hatch.

And just the next second.

"Roar~~"

Muto suddenly realized something, looked up at the sky, and began to roar in unease.

In the sky, there was a huge pillar of fire that stretched across the entire horizon, about a hundred kilometers in size, and was more than 100 times brighter than the midday sun.

The entire sky was dyed an eerie orange-red!
The view ahead became distorted and blurry.

Under the impact of this enormous pillar of fire, the air seemed to be burned away, and a black hole-like gap briefly appeared in the sky.

The clouds disappeared, and so did the atmosphere.

Through this black hole-like opening, the dark starry sky of the universe can be vaguely seen.

However, this dark gap only lasted for a moment before it quickly closed.

Even so, it left everyone speechless.

Because no one has ever seen such a scene before.

It appears that an asteroid streaked across the sky, entered the atmosphere, shattered the atmosphere, and created a gap in it.

"Buzz buzz~~~"

Inside the cinema, many people were watching intently.

Just then, they heard a low-frequency rumbling sound, like a huge train approaching, making all the spectators feel very uncomfortable.

boom!
After these low-frequency rumbling sounds lasted for two seconds, they suddenly turned into an extremely ear-piercing sonic boom!

On the silver screen.

Muto was desperately trying to escape, fleeing the area frantically, not even caring about his own child.

Its eyes revealed a state of immense terror.

Those lizard-like, emerald-green pupils began to contract in waves.

Lens transition.

High in the sky, about 1000 kilometers away, magma erupted, shooting tens of thousands of meters into the air, as if a second sun had risen from the earth's surface.

It was blindingly bright.

At that moment, out of biological instinct, Muto instinctively used his claws to cover his eyes to avoid being burned by the high temperature.

The next second, scorching flames erupted, radiating onto its skin.

"Roar~~"

Muto let out a painful roar.

Its body surface, with scarred skin resembling a steel helmet, turned charred and carbonized at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Until it turned to ashes.

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At the same time, a giant transparent wall suddenly rose on the distant horizon, and a spherical shockwave swept in at great speed.

The once magnificent valley was easily torn apart like powder.

Bambi, who had just been hiding in the jungle trembling with fear, revealed a look of terror in his eyes and was instantly vaporized.

……

The entire screen went completely black.

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"Oh my God!"

"With this kind of start, is this supposed to be a Godzilla movie?"

In the first 5 minutes, Lu Zhiyuan put on a super grand show for everyone!

So exciting!
These 5 minutes alone are totally worth the ticket price!

At that moment, the audience could almost smell the burning of US dollars.

In just 5 minutes, at least $2000 million was spent on special effects.

Such a scene, such sci-fi special effects, such a recreation of the story of an asteroid hitting Earth 6500 million years ago—it's truly thrilling!

The most important thing is...

Lu Zhiyuan combined the ancient feud between Godzilla and MUTO with the asteroid impact on Earth.

That's very convincing!

This makes the battle between the two monsters feel epic.

A war that has lasted for tens of millions of years...

No war between any human nation has lasted this long.

Only Godzilla and MUTO, like the Titans, could have sustained such hatred for so long.

And it has been passed down from generation to generation.

Like a fated feud, it was a fight to the death.

"I remember there was a scene in Real Steel 3 where an asteroid collided with a planet. That scene was also very exciting. It made the planet look like a burning fireball. It was the first time I had ever seen the devastation of an asteroid impact."

"you're right."

"However, that scene is viewed from the perspective of outer space! It is far inferior to this, which is viewed from the perspective of the Earth's interior, showing an asteroid hitting the Earth."

"Those last few minutes were absolutely amazing! My pores were popping out, and my whole body was trembling with excitement!"

"The immersion is so strong!"

"Fortunately, I didn't live in ancient times. Otherwise, I'm afraid I would be living in nightmares every day."

"Thanks to our human ancestors, they were so strong. They were able to survive such a disaster, to survive that apocalypse in a cave."

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Lu Zhiyuan's movies are always like this.

Within the first five minutes, the film can stir up the emotions of all the audience members, immersing them in the movie immediately.

Instead of thinking about scrolling through your phone.

At that moment, many people immediately silenced or turned off their phones.

I'm afraid someone will message or call me next, ruining my movie-watching experience.

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On the screen.

The movie scene changes.

The ancient monster battles and the sudden asteroid impacts all thrilled the audience.

Two seconds later, the screen gradually brightened.

The words "[2013, Philippines]" appeared.

It was a tropical morning.

A father and son were fishing on a lake in their small boat, casting nets and looking peaceful and serene.

This is in stark contrast to the brutal and dangerous prehistoric era we just witnessed.

And by the river.

They are a father and son from Europe and America.

The father was wearing a mining company uniform, clearly indicating that he was a senior engineer dispatched by the head office to the Philippines to conduct mine exploration work.

"Tom, this is a Children's Day present for you. Go out and play."

The father brought a gift for his son from his hometown.

The camera zoomed in on the Phantom 2 drone, with a note next to it that read "Suggested Retail Price: $1000 USD".

"Wow, this is amazing! This drone is a work of art. Thank you, Dad!"

After receiving the drone, the child carefully disassembled it and became fascinated with it.

He took the drone, studied the instruction manual, and then tried to start it.

This drone is very easy to operate and seems to be easy to learn. After playing with it for a while, children can control it skillfully.

……

Those in the know who witnessed this scene couldn't help but chuckle.

Lu Zhiyuan was clearly promoting his drone company. He even told the world that the drone was priced at $1000.

However, after just five minutes of spectacular visuals, everyone began to realize that this movie had a huge budget and might not break even through box office revenue.

Making some money by selling products through drones seems perfectly reasonable.

Product placement in blockbuster movies is normal, right?
……

On the screen.

As the child operates the drone.

The camera shifts to the perspective of a drone, exploring the world from its viewpoint.

Through Lu Zhiyuan's lens, the tropical scenery is infinitely beautiful, immersing many viewers in this picturesque landscape.

They were all somewhat mesmerized.

Many people are asking, which country is this?

Such beautiful natural scenery would be incredibly popular if developed into a tourist resort!
If other viewers asked this question, they would most likely just answer and that would be the end of it.

But this theater is full of super big shots.

It's entirely possible that someone might suddenly get the urge to invest some money and set up a tourist resort there.

"Oh my goodness!"

Of course, such a beautiful scene cannot last too long, and it cannot violate the theme and tone of monster movies.

Just seconds later, the audience began to gasp in surprise.

From the drone's perspective, they discovered a very obvious depression deep within a mine.

Moreover, as the drone's viewpoint shifted, they even saw a huge ravine behind the mine, as if it had been plowed out.

Beside this ditch, there is an excavator, used as a contrast.

Compared to that huge trench, the excavator was only the size of a thumb, as small as a child's toy.

As the drone flew over...

Next to the excavator was an operator.

He stood there helplessly, looking at the ravine that seemed like an insurmountable barrier.

At this moment, the excavator operator was repeatedly explaining into the walkie-talkie: "I didn't do it! I took a nap, and two hours later, this is what happened!"

"If I were this efficient at digging, I'd be the world's richest man by now!"

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"Ha ha!"

"This line is just too funny!"

Hearing the line about becoming the world's richest man by operating an excavator, seeing the excavator operator's helpless expression, and the enormous ditch in front of him that seemed like an insurmountable barrier.

The audience was laughing so hard they were dying.

……

The camera switches back.

They returned to the little boy's cottage.

"Tom, stop playing and go back to your homework. Your mother will be back soon. Be careful, she might get angry!"

Don't assume that parents in Europe and America will neglect their children's studies.

This is the biggest misunderstanding about parents in Europe and America!

In fact, parents all over the world are very concerned about how to help their children with their homework.

of course.

Black guys who lack the gene for learning are a different story.

Most normal parents in Europe and America are no different from Chinese parents; they care about their children's academic performance.

Helping children with their homework is a common pain point for parents all over the world.

"Dad, wait a minute! I've spotted a monster!"

The children, however, shouted excitedly.

His father was tidying up blueprints in the room when he heard this. He smiled helplessly and said, "Don't play with it for too long. Because this drone's battery lasts a very long time. You can even play with it until dark!"

Unwittingly, Lu Zhiyuan gave DJI drones another free advertisement!
"No, Dad, I mean it!"

The child was controlling the drone and didn't want to waste any more time talking to his dad.

He piloted the drone, driving it along the coastline.

Following the orange-red sunset, the drone flew all the way to the edge of the land and lingered on the water for a long time.

Although no specific monster scenes were filmed.

However, as the monster swam slowly through the sea, the faint gray-black scars on its scales were enough to send chills down one's spine!
The immense fear and oppression hidden beneath the water's surface, along with the ancient monsters' suppression of human bloodlines, were overwhelming.

"Om~~"

The next second, this small MUTO emitted a series of interfering sounds from underwater.

On the screen, the entire field of vision trembled, and sonic ripples appeared.

Immediately afterwards, the drone lost signal.

It looked like it was about to fall from the sky.

To everyone's surprise, after shaking a few times, the drone, though losing signal, began to return along the same route and eventually returned safely to the little boy's hands.

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"MUTO!"

"This is Muto!"

"I didn't expect it to survive!"

"6500 million years later, it hatched again! Right here in the Philippines!"

"However, shouldn't an asteroid impact occur near the Gulf of Mexico? How did it end up in the Philippines? Is it due to plate tectonics?"

"No. They're not 6500-million-year-old eggs. The MUTOs have definitely been reproducing for several generations. Because of changes in the Earth's crust, the Philippines is a more suitable place for MUTOs to reproduce, so they moved here."

"What I want to know now is, this drone doesn't crash after losing signal, and it can actually return the way it came? Is that true? If it is, that's amazing!" Lu Zhiyuan is currently unsure whether the movie's box office will exceed 10 billion US dollars.

However, he was absolutely certain that the Phantom 2 drone would be a huge hit!

Because the VIPs in the theater seemed quite interested in this new toy and were eager to buy one to play with at home.

It can even win over such high-end users.

Need I say more about the ordinary users?

……

Around the 10-minute mark of the film, the MUTO insect eggs hatch, echoing the later story of the ancient MUTO leaving behind insect eggs at the beginning.

It completely whetted the audience's appetite.

……

Picture everything.

The female lead, Zhang Ruonan, has finally made her appearance.

On a muddy road in the Philippine jungle.

An ordinary car is speeding along the muddy road.

Zhang Ruonan swayed back and forth in the car, almost vomiting.

“Miss, if you’re here for tourism, you shouldn’t come to this primeval forest. Besides, this area has been contracted out to a mining company. Outsiders can’t easily enter.”

A local driver, speaking with a heavy accent, explained to Zhang Ruonan in English.

"Thank you."

No matter what the other person says, Zhang Ruonan will only say thank you.

Because of her awkward acting skills, Lu Zhiyuan didn't dare to give Zhang Ruonan too many scenes.

However, as a renowned commercial film director, Lu Zhiyuan has a very mature solution to this situation.

At this moment, his camera focused entirely on a picture book in Zhang Ruonan's hands.

“The Phoenician murals depict the ancient atomic dinosaur Dagon… Could this be the ancestor of Godzilla? The two look very similar in appearance and size.”

"In the duel between [Dagon] and [Supreme MUTO], [Dagon] was defeated, and [Supreme MUTO] laid eggs inside [Dagon] which hatched, and the larvae grew by absorbing radiation."

As Zhang Ruonan recited her lines.

The simple monster picture books began to move, re-enacting the opening battle in a comic strip format.

The audience couldn't help but smile knowingly at this scene.

Because that's how most movies are made.

Clearly, the cheap portrayal of Zhang Ruonan, the female lead, is quite fitting for her character.

This is a Godzilla enthusiast.

Even if she is studying Godzilla, her research is certainly not deep enough.

Moreover, the origin of her notebook is clearly a foreshadowing.

Because, next to the notebook, there was an exquisite watch, with a name engraved on the back.

The camera gave a close-up.

—【Doctor Lee】

Clearly, this watch belongs to Dr. Li.

This is a big shot.

This piqued the audience's curiosity.

……

On the screen.

Zhang Ruonan readily paid the driver $100 and then arrived at the mine where the child had discovered the traces of the MUTO.

The mine has been shut down.

There was only a lazy gatekeeper lying at the entrance.

Upon seeing Zhang Ruonan appear, he raised one eyelid, glanced at her, and then pretended not to see her, continuing his afternoon nap.

And the next second.

A dirty-looking Southeast Asian man appeared and began to sell to Zhang Ruonan.

"Beautiful lady, would you like a drink? Need a guide? I know the whole story here. I came here to work in the mine in 1999. Guess what I saw?"

"Monster!"

"Super Monster!"

"Oh right, two Chinese people came at the time. Wait, that watch on your wrist... I remember it very clearly, it belongs to that Dr. Li! He really cares about this watch!"

What is your relationship with Dr. Li?

Mentioning Dr. Li, the dirty-looking Southeast Asian man suddenly became very excited.

The actor who plays this dirty Southeast Asian man is Thai action star Tony Jaa!
In order to open up the Southeast Asian market, Lu Zhiyuan invited Tony Jaa to play a small supporting role.

Southeast Asia has 7 million people... His movies only gross a few million US dollars each time in Southeast Asia, and we have no idea what he's up to.

Lu Zhiyuan really wants to develop the Southeast Asian market!
Even if it can't be developed yet, we still need to prepare in advance.

After all, Southeast Asia's economy will eventually develop.

He paves the way, and young domestic directors can then reap the benefits.

In the future, when people in Southeast Asia talk about movies, Chinese films will also have a place in addition to Hollywood films.

……

There were no unnecessary shots or lines.

In the next scene, Tony Jaa takes Zhang Ruonan to the old mine.

The nearby workers, seeing that it was an acquaintance who had brought them, glanced at them a few times and said nothing.

Recently, due to the reappearance of the monster, the workers in the mine have been forced to stop working.

Countless random people came to check on the situation, but the workers were already used to it.

"right here!"

“Dr. Li, I was standing right here, looking down into the crater!”

As Tony Jaa began to recount the scene of his first encounter with Dr. Lee, time began to rewind to 1999!
……

Screen switching.

The footage from 2013 is exquisite and full of tropical scenery.

In 1999, the color tone of the image was slightly adjusted to warmer tones, giving it a more retro feel.

"Doctor, it seems like it's a success."

In a beautiful little village.

Dr. Li, played by Lu Zhiyuan, and his assistant, played by Wang Baoqiang, live in a small courtyard, clearly researching some scientific subject.

At this moment, Wang Baoqiang, holding an instrument in his hand, hurriedly pushed open the door and came in to report the good news to Lu Zhiyuan.

"Let me see. Which set of data did you use?"

Lu Zhiyuan put down his notebook.

The camera zoomed in, revealing the notebook to be none other than the monster picture book in Zhang Ruonan's hand.

It contains a lot of detailed information, all about monsters.

At this moment, Lu Zhiyuan went outside.

Wang Baoqiang laughed and showed him a sound wave device that looked like a radio.

"Doctor, look!"

Wang Baoqiang took the sound wave device, tuned it to a frequency, and started playing it.

Soon, a deep sound came from inside the sound wave device.

Immediately afterwards, countless small animals emerged from the forest, peeking out and then crouching quietly around the sound wave device, just like obedient puppies.

"Doctor, did you see that? We succeeded!"

One second ago, the audience was eagerly anticipating what they had actually accomplished.
But the next second, the audience saw Wang Baoqiang grin and say, "Doctor, you're a genius... From now on, I'll never have to go to the market and haggle over prices again!"

"Look how fresh the ingredients are."

"Especially this rabbit, it even took a bath on its own initiative."

After saying that, Wang Baoqiang picked up the rabbit and walked towards the kitchen.

Haha!

Such a huge contrast is absolutely hilarious.

Foreigners have a very low threshold for humor. Wang Baoqiang was playing a profound scientist one moment, but the next second he revealed his true colors as a country bumpkin.

Most importantly, Wang Baoqiang's acting skills are very well-rounded.

It didn't feel like acting at all.

As if it should be so.

The characters' outward appearance and inner behavior generate a lot of laughs, especially in a commercial film.

……

They saw Wang Baoqiang leave with the rabbit.

Lu Zhiyuan shook his head slightly, took the sound wave device, and adjusted the frequency.

Soon, the small animals that had been attracted scattered in all directions.

Clearly, what he wanted to attract was not these small animals, but the prehistoric monster he was studying.

Lu Zhiyuan went inside and continued his research.

This research has a grand title: "Project Monarch".

It sounds incredibly powerful and imposing.

"Dingling bell~"

Just then, Lu Zhiyuan received a mysterious phone call.

"Dr. Li, we need your help... Here's the thing, we're mining a uranium mine. But the nuclear radiation from the uranium is significantly lower than normal."

"I heard you're an expert in this field?"

The person on the other end of the phone stammered.

But when Lu Zhiyuan heard this call, his previously nonchalant expression suddenly turned expectant, and a hint of excitement appeared in his eyes.

His acting at that moment was superb!
Just now, Wang Baoqiang attracted the small animals, but Lu Zhiyuan remained expressionless. Although this was quite amazing, Lu Zhiyuan wasn't interested at all.

Only news of monsters could pique his interest!

Lu Zhiyuan portrayed the mad scientist's temperament very well.

……

The movie is 15 minutes long.

The mention of Godzilla and MUTO reinforces the audience's impressions, raises expectations, and introduces another main antagonist, Dr. Lee.

The pacing of a film is very important.

The same story, presented with different rhythms and visual styles, can bring viewers completely different experiences.

When Lu Zhiyuan is making a movie, he shoots a lot of footage.

Basically, half of them are never used.

Whether these materials can be used depends on the overall pacing of the film.

Having the right to edit a film gives Lu Zhiyuan almost unlimited power over it, but it also allows him to freely express his artistic inclinations.

At times like these, a restless artistic spirit stirs within him, and he longs to edit the film into a tragedy, fully showcasing his beloved tragic aesthetics.

However, every time he thinks about the box office, he calms down.

Then, he would lower his standards for filmmaking to the aesthetic level of a 12-year-old, pretending to be a 12-year-old himself, and make an exciting, thrilling, and anticipated science fiction film.

……

The weather was somewhat gloomy.

Dark clouds were piling up in the sky, and muffled claps of thunder echoed continuously.

Lightning flashed across the dark sky from time to time.

The overall visuals of the film are somewhat oppressive, giving the viewer a sense of impending storm.

In such weather, the helicopter flew over the rainforest and began its journey to the mysterious mine.

On the helicopter.

Dr. Li, played by Lu Zhiyuan, is drawing in his sketchbook.

In no time, he drew the image of [Muto] based on the content of the phone call.

"Doctor, just as you guessed, that monster is indeed in the Philippines."

The character Wang Baoqiang is specifically there to support Lu Zhiyuan, subtly helping Lu Zhiyuan boast and enhancing Lu Zhiyuan's image as a wise and far-sighted genius with impeccable strategies.

"Doctor, I still don't quite understand. Why the Philippines? After all, there are so many places in the Pacific Rim."

Wang Baoqiang's problem is also the audience's problem.

"In modern society, where are there so many places suitable for Muto to hide?"

Lu Zhiyuan gave a brief answer.

This single question left Wang Baoqiang speechless.

After answering the question, Lu Zhiyuan raised his wrist, and his exquisite watch flashed in the air.

The next moment, he turned to look at the dark sky outside the helicopter, his eyes flashing with madness, and said with some anticipation, "There is a legend in Japan that when the Thunder God is tired, the suppressed earthquake insects will begin to awaken."

"I have a strong feeling that we're going to find it!"

His statement was very sophisticated.

Wang Baoqiang seemed to understand something, and his expression turned serious.

……

"awesome!"

The members of Toho Co., Ltd. in Japan were all very excited when they heard this line.

"This line is really meaningful."

Yoshimitsu Sakano nodded repeatedly, gently patting Keiko Kitagawa's shoulder, very pleased: "Kitagawa, if this movie is successful, you deserve half the credit."

If it weren't for Keiko Kitagawa's strong recommendation, Yoshimitsu Sakano would have already signed a contract with Legendary Pictures.

Fortunately, he declined to renew his contract.

If Legendary Pictures were to direct it, it would definitely be entirely from an American perspective, and wouldn't show much Japanese culture.

Although, even if Lu Zhiyuan, a Chinese, were to direct it, it would probably be about the same.

However, just for that one line, Yoshimitsu Sakano felt that it was all worth it.

Japanese myths and fables have appeared in Hollywood blockbusters.

Moreover, it was Dr. Li, the most sophisticated character in the entire film, who said it.

Putting aside everything else, Lu Zhiyuan's temperament alone is simply amazing.

As a filmmaker, Yoshimitsu Sakano had never met an actor like Lu Zhiyuan in the entertainment industry.

After all, those actors who play big shots are just putting on airs.

Lu Zhiyuan was completely playing to his true self.

In this movie, Lu Zhiyuan doesn't have any manic expressions. Just a slight change in his eyes occasionally exudes an indescribable, majestic aura that comes rushing over you!

In fact, Lu Zhiyuan's acting skills have not improved at all.

However, after the movie "Art Students", audiences all over the world regarded him as a super big shot, a crazy pervert!
His on-screen image is basically set in stone.

Even if a crazy psychopath doesn't show any expression, people will still think that he must be thinking about destroying the world!
The audience's imagination, without his knowledge, added an extra layer of glamour to him.

……

The camera cuts to the next scene.

The helicopter landed in the mining area.

The engineer who bought the drone for his son at the beginning appeared in the mining area to welcome Lu Zhiyuan.

However, he no longer had a beard.

I look more than ten years younger!
"Hello, Dr. Li."

“Last month we discovered a radioactive ore pocket. We initially thought we had struck uranium. But that’s not the case.”

After delivering his lines, the extra paused for a moment, then looked hesitantly at Lu Zhiyuan: "They told me you're an expert in this field."

As soon as he finished speaking...

A bolt of lightning flashed across the sky, and then the rain began to pour down.

Lu Zhiyuan and his group stood in the rain, and soon the rain soaked his hair.

He lived in seclusion in the primeval forest, conducting research.

My hair is too long and hasn't been styled in a long time.

At this moment, his wet hair fell down, obscuring half of his cheek and seemingly interfering with his vision.

He instinctively shrugged backward.

At the same time, he stopped and listened intently: "What's that sound? Did you hear it?"

At this moment, the camera focused entirely on Lu Zhiyuan, giving him a close-up.

A close-up of someone smoothing their hair.

A close-up of someone listening intently.

A close-up of raindrops falling down his straight nose.

Compared to male celebrities in Europe and America, his skin is very smooth and delicate, with almost no large pores.

In addition, he has handsome features and an outstanding temperament.

At this moment, the atmosphere was absolutely electric.

He was even more handsome and elegant than Leonardo DiCaprio when he first appeared in Titanic!

After all, in that movie, Leonardo DiCaprio was just a small-time hoodlum who could draw.

In this movie, Lu Zhiyuan is a super scientist who makes a living by painting, a super member of the Emperor Organization, and the most high-level character to appear in the movie so far!
This moment is truly atmospheric.

"Wow, the skin of Asian men is truly enviable."

The peak of a young man's good looks in Europe and America is generally around seventeen or eighteen years old.

As you get a little older, your skin starts to deteriorate, your pores become larger, your hair starts to thin, and your figure starts to change.

In short, there were all sorts of collapses.

Comparatively speaking, male celebrities in East Asia tend to have a longer shelf life.

Lu Zhiyuan was born in 1988. When he filmed "Godzilla", he was 25 years old, which was basically the most handsome time for an East Asian man!
In particular, Lu Zhiyuan's eyes were exceptionally bright, possessing a special spiritual power that could be conveyed even through the screen.

……

I think I've discovered something!

"The panoramic composition, with its delicate colors and strong contrasts of light and shadow, creates a mysterious atmosphere."

"Through dramatic lighting and shadow effects, the epic feel of the showdown between Godzilla and MUTO is enhanced..."

"If I'm not mistaken, this is the artistic style of Albert Bierstadt!!"

The movie is about 17 minutes in.

The pace is very fast!

Because it creates a strong sense of immersion.

Especially the first 5 minutes, the ancient battle between Godzilla and MUTO, was absolutely exhilarating!
The setup in the middle is to increase the story's interest, and the pace has been slowed down slightly, which the audience can understand.

And, unsurprisingly, another monster battle is coming soon!
For some serious film enthusiasts, in addition to the plot, they also want to understand the artistic style used by the director.

At this moment, after 17 minutes of observation, they finally saw some clues.

The overall style of this film is that of Albert Bierstadt, one of the leading figures of the Hudson River School of painting!
"Manifest Destiny, God bless America!"

Someone whispered that sentence, though no one knows who it was.

But it's obvious without even guessing that he's an American.

A German spectator nearby, upon hearing this, couldn't help but scoff and say, "Albert Bierstadt, he's one of us Germans!"

"His teacher was a member of our Düsseldorf School of painting in Germany!"

"His style is inherited from Friedrich!"

The moment the name "Friedrich" was mentioned, the American on the other end immediately shut up.

Friedrich is not particularly well-known worldwide.

However, the release of "Real Steel 3" directly promoted this German Romantic painter to the world.

This made Friedrich one of the most popular artists in the world in recent years!
His paintings saw their prices increase fivefold in just one year!
Many people who don't care about art have learned about such a super genius in German history through "Real Steel 3".

And now.

The art style of the film "Godzilla" makes extensive use of Albert Bierstadt's romantic color palette, as well as the holy light effect and dual-source perspective.

Although Albert Bielstadt is an American citizen.

However, he is of German descent!

As you can tell from his name, this guy is a typical German.

Albert Bielsstadt, the German meaning of which can be roughly understood as "a noble and intelligent child of the beer city".

From his name, one can roughly deduce that the great painter's ancestors may have come from Munich, the beer city, and were engaged in the beer-related industry.

After he came of age, he returned to Germany to study painting, and was once again the spiritual heir of Friedrich!
Isn't this a German?

Just because he moved to the United States, he became an American?

To German audiences, there's no doubt that Lu Zhiyuan's film employs the style of German artists...

German audiences are sure to love this movie!

Just like The Lord of the Rings.

Even when the story takes place in Middle-earth and is directed by a New Zealand director, Germans still find it very relatable. This is because, in the Lord of the Rings, Middle-earth refers to Germany.

……

Americans and Germans were arguing there.

Upon hearing this, Xin Yukun said to his friends in China, "Don't listen to those two foreigners' nonsense. Yuan Ge's inspiration came from the Yading Scenic Area in western Sichuan. It must be God's blessing upon China!"

Hearing these people arguing, Reba felt quite proud.

The father of my child is truly amazing!
He can handle various art styles with ease.

The American and the German who were just speaking are both billionaires, and they argued heatedly to prove that the child's father's artistic style belongs to his own country.

"No matter whose style it is, it's my son's style!"

Dilraba silently added a sentence in her mind.

At the same time, she could roughly imagine that the movie would be a hit.

It's sure to be a hit in the UK, because the male lead, Tom Hiddleston, is British!
After 20 minutes, the film will switch its perspective to Britain and mention the Sellafield nuclear power plant, which the British are reluctant to talk about.

Once this is exposed, it will definitely cause a huge uproar in the UK.

The British government couldn't even cover it up.

Unless the movie is banned.

There's no need to worry about box office success in Japan.

Just now, the group from Toho Co. in Japan got really excited because of one of Lu Zhiyuan's lines, and they started chattering away!
The box office performance in Germany doesn't seem to be a big problem so far.

Reba never imagined that Albert Bielstadt, one of the leading figures of the Hudson River School, was actually Friedrich's spiritual successor!
Lu Zhiyuan really racked his brains for box office success!

This is really too much to ask!
If it were another director, would they have so many ulterior motives?
It's good enough that they were able to film the story.

Dilraba was initially most worried about the film's box office performance in the United States... However, judging from how the Americans were laughing like idiots just now, the occasional humor that Lu Zhiyuan displayed in the film should be quite in line with their aesthetic.

Does the box office performance of Chinese films even need asking?
Guaranteed at least 20 billion!
The combined box office revenue from China, the US, Japan, South Korea, Germany, and the UK has likely already reached $7 million.

$10 billion? That should be worth a try!
"However, after chatting for so long, these people still have no idea... that Albert Bierstadt's artistic style was not intended to present grand narratives!"

"His art of light and shadow is best suited for creating a stage!"

This is a little secret that Lu Zhiyuan revealed to Dilraba.

Whose stage is it?

Of course, it's the stage for the epic battle between Godzilla and the MUTO!

Five minutes into the game, Lu Zhiyuan unleashed a powerful move, pitting the two sides against each other in ancient times, thus creating a sense of fatalism.

Many viewers are looking forward to Godzilla's revenge and crushing MUTO's testicles!
The subsequent discovery of the MUTO, and all the build-up and foreshadowing, unfold along this revenge storyline.

As long as the plot keeps moving forward, the audience won't get bored; instead, they'll experience the joy of adventure and mystery-solving!

Lu Zhiyuan then used drones to open up this mode!

Using drones for exploration means the drones die... and the users themselves have no safety issues. This makes the audience feel a strong sense of immersion and security.

This is absolutely perfect.

At this moment, many people are actually getting restless.

The reason they feel a strong connection to this is that many of these wealthy people also enjoy outdoor sports, but are afraid of encountering any danger.

If drones could take the risks for me... that would be amazing!

$1000 is enough!

It can be worth a life.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Phantom 2 drone will definitely sell out after the movie is released!
(End of this chapter)