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Chapter 146
#DirectorMichel'sLatestMasterpiece"Deep Sea Abyss"HitsTheatersJanuary20thwithStunningImpact#
As the winter vacation arrived, this news practically dominated entertainment and film channels.
"Deep Sea Abyss" was the third installment in a Hollywood fantasy film series, with the previous two focusing on forests and snow plains respectively, both receiving positive reviews.
The first installment in particular, whether in terms of special effects or plot, represented the pinnacle of this genre, attracting countless film enthusiasts.
Therefore, even though the second installment was slightly inferior to the first, everyone remained full of anticipation for "Deep Sea Abyss."
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[Ahhhh, I'm already incredibly excited for this.]
[The third installment is finally here; I've been waiting for this for five years. This Spring Festival I'm definitely watching this film.]
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[I heard the entire film was shot underwater, and there will be giant whales appearing, with the main characters battling on a whale's back!]
[So in this movie, does the protagonist's wife really die? Please don't break our hearts.]
[I heard the special effects and fight scenes are absolutely brilliant! Even if ticket prices are a bit higher, I'm willing to pay.]
It had been exactly five years since the second installment was released.
Еň.ù.m а̂
Five years of refinement, with a total investment approaching 300 million dollars—such a sincere production naturally generated anticipation from everyone.
Moreover, based on reviews from foreign websites, "Deep Sea Abyss" had received above-average ratings. As long as the special effects weren't subpar, coupled with exciting fight scenes, this film's viewing value wouldn't be low.
Though it couldn't match the pinnacle achievement of the first installment, it still qualified as a very sincere work.
With the arrival of winter vacation, more people came to cinemas, and theater revenues doubled.
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"Everyone, if nothing unexpected happens, this Spring Festival market will undoubtedly belong to 'Deep Sea Abyss'!"
Manager Huang placed a stack of documents on the table, his eyes gleaming: "Whether they're fans of Director Michel or ordinary viewers, everyone has a strong desire to watch this film."
W е b n о̄v̆ е̊l Е ṅú m̆ а
He paused, sweeping his gaze across everyone: "By giving this film a higher screening ratio, believe me, we absolutely won't lose money."
They had already conducted questionnaire surveys, and according to the results, "Deep Sea Abyss" would achieve a box office of at least 3 billion yuan.
If everything went smoothly, breaking 4 billion wasn't impossible.
Several managers beside him nodded in agreement, with no objections.
There were many films scheduled for the Spring Festival period, but none could match the influence of "Deep Sea Abyss."
Without doubt, placing their bets on Director Michel would definitely not result in losses.
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"But... Yao Bianliang's new film will also be released on that day."
At this moment, a voice slowly sounded, causing everyone present to be taken aback.
Manager Cao leaned back in his chair and said seriously: "Everyone is clear about Yao Bianliang's capabilities. Moreover, the investment in this new film approaches 2 billion, with the total investment even higher than 'Deep Sea Abyss.'"
Yao Bianliang had been absent from the entertainment industry for a long time. Nowadays, new stars frequently emerged and caught fire in the entertainment circle, and they had almost forgotten Yao Bianliang, once a top-tier celebrity.
Now, suddenly hearing her name, most people took a moment to react before recalling.
"Yao Bianliang..." Manager Huang flipped through the materials in his hand and finally found the name "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas."
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"I remember this film, the quality is good... We've given her a 12% screening ratio, which is already quite high," he said.
Other film directors would pay certain fees to obtain high screening ratios, even competing fiercely and sparing no expense to secure prime time slots.
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But Yao Bianliang's side had shown no intention of paying screening fees from the beginning.
Under these circumstances, giving her a 12% screening ratio during the Spring Festival period was already the result of careful consideration by the cinema.
Manager Cao frowned slightly: "12% is definitely too low."
It was worth noting that Yao Bianliang's previous "Sigh of Floating Life" had achieved a remarkable turnaround, with screening ratios once reaching as high as 60%.
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Manager Cao didn't believe that "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas," which Yao Bianliang had spent so long preparing and filming, would be inferior to "Sigh of Floating Life."
Manager Huang certainly understood the other party's meaning, but he also had his own considerations.
"Brother Cao, Yao Bianliang's 'Sigh of Floating Life' indeed blazed a trail, but that's ancient history now. These days, when people mention entertainment industry stars, how many can recall the name Yao Bianliang?"
Manager Cao opened his mouth but couldn't find words to respond.
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Although unpleasant to hear, Manager Huang was stating facts.
New talents constantly emerged among Hudi Entertainment's artists, and the era belonging to Yao Bianliang had passed. Moreover, themes like "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas" had never been filmed before.
Ẃеb̊n ӧ v e l Е n ũm̂а
This was a completely new attempt, with significant risks.
Manager Cao personally had high hopes for this film, but his personal taste couldn't represent the public's taste. Cinema managers, when evaluating films, could only objectively analyze through market data—this was basic professional ethics.
Manager Huang continued: "Besides, being able to perform excellently in a musical film doesn't mean one can make good films in other genres."
"If 'Deep Sea Abyss' wasn't being released this time, we could certainly give Yao Bianliang a higher screening ratio. But now, with a Hollywood blockbuster, we have no reason to place our bets on a domestic film!"
Manager Cao sighed and stopped insisting: "Fine, let's keep it at this for now."
Thus ultimately, "Deep Sea Abyss" obtained extremely high screening ratios across major cinema chains—the lowest being 50%, and the highest reaching 60%.
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This was just the initial data; if subsequent earnings were satisfactory, the screening ratio would continue to rise.
While the entire internet was buzzing about "Deep Sea Abyss," few noticed that another heavily invested domestic film—"Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas"—was also being released simultaneously.
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January 19th, early hours of the night.
Inside the movie theater, people gathered in small groups—some queuing to buy tickets, others chatting in the waiting area—creating a very lively scene.
Tonight was the premiere of "Deep Sea Abyss."
W̌ ѐbǹо v̆ е l Е́ n̂ ǔm á
Therefore, even though it was already quite late, the cinema didn't appear deserted.
"Speaking of which... do we really not need to book a private screening?" Mo Youqian, wearing a mask, looked at the fully armed Yao Bianliang with her mask and mirror sunglasses, feeling somewhat helpless.
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He truly hadn't expected the cinema to have so many people in the early hours.
If they just walked into the theater like this, what if someone recognized them?
He didn't mind, but Yao Bianliang was, after all, a highly recognizable celebrity. If she were identified, it would inevitably cause considerable trouble.
Yao Bianliang lowered the brim of her baseball cap, surveyed the surroundings to ensure her safety, and then turned to look at Mo Youqian.
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"This is where you don't understand. Watching a film together with everyone allows you to feel the atmosphere and get firsthand information."
"The lighting in the theater is dim; no one will notice us. Besides..."
At this point, Yao Bianliang paused briefly and pointed at the poster on the wall.
The massive sci-fi film poster was striking, with the words "Deep Sea Abyss" prominently displayed in the center, creating a mysterious and thrilling impression.
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"Besides, we're watching Director Michel's film this time. My fans wouldn't appear in this theater."
It was worth noting that "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas," starring Yao Bianliang, was premiering simultaneously in the adjacent theater.
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Any true fan of Yao Bianliang wouldn't miss the premiere of "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas" to watch a Hollywood film instead!
As for why Yao Bianliang wanted to watch Director Michel's film, she had her reasons.
She already knew "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas" inside out. But she didn't have a clear concept of how her competitor's work would be.
Knowing both yourself and your enemy enables you to fight a hundred battles without defeat. So, coming to the cinema to see the opponent's film was very necessary.
Mo Youqian could only nod: "Alright then. I'll queue up to buy popcorn. What would you like to eat?"
Yao Bianliang thought for a moment: "A mixed bucket of popcorn and prawn crackers, and an iced cola."
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She wasn't filming recently, so she could indulge a little and eat some high-calorie food.
"Deep Sea Abyss" was Director Michel's sincere work after five years of refinement, and its quality would certainly be outstanding. When the time came, she could enjoy popcorn while experiencing the exciting plot!
"Speaking of which, 80% of the people still at the cinema are here for 'Deep Sea Abyss,' right?"
After everything was prepared, Yao Bianliang walked toward the theater with Mo Youqian. She looked at the flow of people before her and muttered softly.
Mo Youqian also spoke cheerfully: "It seems Director Michel's film is truly popular."
Theater 9 and Theater 10 were right next to each other.
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The former was showing "Deep Sea Abyss," while the latter was playing "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas."
Compared to the lively scene at Theater 9, Theater 10 was much quieter. Even as the screening time approached, there still weren't many audience members entering.
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Seeing this situation, Yao Bianliang's lips curled upward slightly, her mood becoming increasingly pleasant.
Look, this was the formidable opponent she had carefully selected, and it was indeed very reliable!
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"Deep Sea Abyss" opened with a vast ocean scene.
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The male protagonist had retired from his dangerous profession, hiding his identity to become a fisherman by the sea.
However, an unexpected letter shattered his previously peaceful life...
Twenty minutes into the film, Yao Bianliang sat up straight, thoroughly engaged.
The male protagonist faced a difficult choice, and to achieve a win-win situation, he had to confront an almost impossible challenge.
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The sea surface churled with massive waves; in the midst of howling winds and pouring rain, a tsunami lifted a giant cruise ship.
In the boundless sea, this cruise ship was like a drop in the ocean, pitifully small.
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"These special effects are truly well done..." Yao Bianliang became increasingly interested.
An hour into the plot, the male protagonist encountered an antagonist several times stronger than himself.
In a situation where death seemed almost certain, the protagonist cleverly exploited his opponent's weakness, engaging in a thrilling chase, ultimately escaping death.
The entire process was intensely exciting—running, car chases, fighting... In short, every imaginable thrilling battle scene was present.
After escaping with his life, the protagonist sought out his former companions, and together they embarked on a journey to save the world.
The story remained the stereotypical heroism, but the special effects and fight scenes were exceptional.
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Hollywood blockbusters generally followed this formula. Being able to achieve this standard was already quite remarkable.
Yao Bianliang happily watched while eating popcorn.
The ending portion of the film was particularly spectacular.
To maintain world peace, the protagonist team engaged in a life-or-death struggle with the antagonists, and during this process, the deep-sea giant whale, dormant for many years, was finally awakened.
The situation became increasingly complex, with the battle difficulty rapidly escalating.
In the end, the male protagonist, with his extraordinary courage and fighting ability, cleverly utilized the giant whale's characteristics to defeat the antagonists with borrowed strength.
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Waves, giant whales, and human conflicts were all vividly displayed in the final battle.
When the cinema lights came on, Yao Bianliang checked the time on her watch—a total of 3 hours, just right.
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Other audience members in the theater also stood up in small groups.
"Those special effects were quite satisfying."
"Absolutely, that final battle was so exciting."
"The plot was a bit boring and dragged on, but the merits outweigh the flaws."
Еń ù m̈.а
"Indeed, to see such thrilling blockbusters, you have to watch Hollywood."
Everyone discussed as they walked out of the theater in small groups.
She also moved forward with the flow of people, alongside Mo Youqian.
The corners of her lips curled into a slight smile.
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Look at that—worthy of an international director, this level of skill was truly beyond reproach.
This time, her system mission might actually have a chance of success!
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