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Chapter 149
Han Cunyang's article was published this morning, and by now, the likes on the article had reached six digits.
Moreover, attention continued to increase.
[Holy crap, why did the blogger change his name?]
[Wake up, Yang Cunhan, that's a devoted fan of Director Michel, how could you betray him?]
[Two days ago: If "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas" is high quality, I'll write my name backward.
E nu m̂ӑ
Two days later: Hello everyone, my name is Yang Cunhan.]
The comments section was filled with laughter as people began creating memes.
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Of course, many people also noticed another issue.
[So... is "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas" really that good?]
[It's hard to imagine what could make a die-hard fan of Director Michel kneel in submission. I'm getting curious now.]
Soon, these curious people found their answers in the new article published by Han Cunyang.
Е̇n ǔm а
Han Cunyang: "Brothers, I must apologize for my impulsive earlier statements. Facts prove that 'Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas' is truly excellent! Everyone go watch it! (Note: This article contains major spoilers, read with caution)"
"First, regarding special effects, the fantasy scene effects in 'Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas' are unparalleled. Whether it's the towering tree houses over a hundred meters high where the human tribes live, or Qing Qiu and Que Mountain where the mythical beasts reside, each carries the gorgeous colors of ancient Chinese mythology."
"These special effects aren't just grand scenes; they're also connected to the plot and emotions. When these scenes are imbued with emotion, audiences won't easily forget them."
"For instance, seeing the soaring tree houses, we instinctively associate them with the living scenes of humans in the world of mountains and seas; when seeing the divine and beautiful Que Mountain, we instinctively think of the final battle against the flood."
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"All special effects scenes aren't simply about spending money or making things big to qualify as good effects. Only by connecting special effects with the plot can they truly move the audience."
"Nature's temptations and dangers, gradually integrating into this beautiful world through taste, touch, and audiovisual enjoyment, as well as the primitive power to conquer natural beasts... all these are absolutely perfect!"
Eǹ ü m̈ à
"Why do we feel panic and sadness, just like the characters in the film, when the floods surge? It's because the previous special effects scenes were crafted so perfectly that we feel heartache when they're destroyed."
"If the film hadn't presented the beauty and wonder of the world of mountains and seas earlier, lacking numerous foundations, then the apocalyptic flood later couldn't have created such a heart-stirring impact."
[Having seen both "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas" and "Deep Sea Abyss," I must say, with similar investments of nearly 2 billion, the former's special effects gave me a lasting shock I can't forget, while the latter's effects were forgettable.]
[Indeed, Deep Sea Abyss is just a popcorn movie, completely incomparable to Yao Bianliang's film.]
[It's true, the Qing Qiu segment was absolutely incredible! Those special effects scenes perfectly matched the image of a fairy mountain in my mind.]
Han Cunyang: "After discussing special effects, let's talk about creature modeling."
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"I must say, the production team of 'Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas' was incredibly sincere. I even have reason to suspect they spent 90% of their investment on special effects and modeling!"
"There are numerous creatures, from beginning to end, with over twenty different mythical beasts appearing. Each one's modeling and effects are absolutely perfect, any could serve as a final boss in a film. Yet in 'Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas,' many creatures only appear for a few brief shots."
"Moreover, what's impressive is that this film innovates in many areas. For example, the divine nine-tailed fox typically appears on screen as a 'fox spirit.' Yet 'Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas' takes the opposite approach, making it beautiful yet sacred, perfectly matching the image of the nine-tailed fox as an auspicious beast in 'The Classic of Mountains and Seas.'"
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Han Cunyang's review article was very long, well over two thousand characters.
As a well-known blogger in the film and television sector, and a devoted fan of Director Michel, his words carried significant weight.
Е n û ṁ а̃ . і ḋ
Netizens were all shocked by Han Cunyang's high praise, while quietly purchasing tickets for "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas."
It seemed that just for these special effects and visuals, a ticket price of 35 yuan was absolutely worth it.
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Yao Bianliang: "..." That Han Cunyang.
She had even silently supported this blogger in her heart, quietly giving him a like. Now, he had completely switched sides!
This was a devoted fan of Director Michel—how could he have betrayed him?
Yao Bianliang's mood was a complete roller coaster. Reading the netizens' comments, she felt terrible.
Е nǔm а́
Not daring to be complacent, she immediately searched for more related information.
In the comments section of "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas," almost all were five-star reviews. Not only that, but many viewers were spontaneously recommending it to friends, even deciding to watch it a second or third time.
[I've decided to watch it again in a few days. This film not only has great special effects, the plot isn't boring either. Strongly recommended!]
[+1, "The Classic of Mountains and Seas" doesn't originally have a main storyline. Compared to mythological stories like White Snake or Nezha, the scriptwriting difficulty is very high. Adapting it this well is quite an achievement.]
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[Waaaaah it's too perfect! I've always been looking forward to an excellent film adaptation of "The Classic of Mountains and Seas" IP in our country. I never expected someone would actually make this film, and it completely exceeded my expectations.]
[Everything else is secondary—mainly, it shows so many mythical beasts! With so many beautiful creatures, I'm already deeply in love.]
En û mā.. і_d̀_
[I beg the officials to release related IP games, the special effects and modeling are already done. As long as you make it, I'll buy it like crazy!]
Han Cunyang was typical but certainly not an isolated case.
There were many viewers like him who previously had no interest in this film but instantly fell in love after watching it.
These comments had even directly impacted the box office of "Deep Sea Abyss."
[To be honest, the "grand scenes" in "Deep Sea Abyss" simply can't compare to our domestic film.]
[It's completely different. They both involve water, but "Deep Sea Abyss" is just battling on the sea surface, while the flood in "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas" swallows the entire world.]
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[After watching the film, I just want to say it's amazing. Domestic blockbusters have finally stood up!]
[Given what Deep Sea Abyss looks like, how dare they charge 70 or 80 yuan for tickets? The special effects are good, but this level of effects still can't make me ignore the plot.]
[Why didn't they film more of "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas"? Three hours isn't enough. Many mythical beasts had perfect images but only appeared two or three times then disappeared. My heart is bleeding.]
Some people even built topic towers in the comments section. Everyone discussed enthusiastically, advocating for theaters to extend the screening period for "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas."
This kind of film was truly a visual feast, and many people planned to find time for a second viewing.
Some even felt that "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas" had pioneered a new realm for Chinese mythological films, a milestone work.
Ẃe bǹ o̊ṽe̊l̆ Еn um̌ а̊
Yao Bianliang: "..."
Yao Bianliang silently read everyone's comments, her mood incredibly complex.
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Everything had been normal just a few days ago.
In such a short time, how had the wind direction suddenly changed 180 degrees?
At this rate, after public opinion fermented, the popularity of "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas" would continue to rise crazily.
If not for having another film as a backup, Yao Bianliang felt her mental state would have already exploded.
Еn.û m̌ а̊. id
"Forget it..." Yao Bianliang put down her phone dejectedly.
She had clearly been too optimistic.
Facts proved that even switching opponents to a Hollywood blockbuster was still futile.
Who knew what level "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas" box office would ultimately reach...
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Qianhua Cinema.
Ěn ǔ m̈а̇ . ǐd̄
Manager Huang looked at the latest data report, completely shocked.
"The attendance rate for Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas is so high?"
Despite having a much lower screening ratio than "Deep Sea Abyss," it had overtaken its competitor, achieving extremely high attendance rates and box office returns.
Moreover, recommendations for "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas" were increasing online, with the vast majority of viewers giving extremely high ratings.
In contrast, "Deep Sea Abyss" had started high but declined. Initially, Director Michel's fans praised it, but as more audiences watched, different voices gradually appeared in the comments section.
Plot lines that didn't hold up to scrutiny, special effects that were good but couldn't make people ignore the plot—these were areas that left people dissatisfied.
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In truth, if not for the encounter with "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas," there might not have been so many negative voices about "Deep Sea Abyss."
But as the saying goes, without comparison, there's no harm.
Compared to "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas," this Hollywood blockbuster simply wasn't up to par!
In terms of plot, it couldn't withstand scrutiny; in terms of special effects, it was thoroughly outclassed by "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas."
If it were just this, it would be fine, but the key issue was that the ticket prices were especially expensive.
A ticket for "Deep Sea Abyss" cost 70-80 yuan, while "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas," which far surpassed it in quality, cost only 30-some yuan.
Ĕn ŭ m а̀.. ї d̊
With such a comparison, no one wanted to be a sucker.
Normal people wouldn't ignore a high-quality domestic film to watch a popcorn movie twice the price with very average quality.
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Thus, the attendance rate for "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas" grew higher and higher, and its box office growth began to surge crazily. If it had the same screening ratio as "Deep Sea Abyss," its box office would have likely already surpassed it.
Given this situation, how could the major cinema chains remain seated?
"I said from the beginning that Yao Bianliang's film deserved the highest screening ratio," Manager Cao crossed his arms over his chest, leisurely taking a sip of tea.
Initially, everyone had focused on "Deep Sea Abyss," overlooking the domestic film starring Yao Bianliang. Only he had raised an objection, which was ultimately rejected.
Ẇ eb̊n̂ о̂ v̆е l Е̌ñ_u mā
However, times had changed, and facts proved that "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas" was the work that would bring their cinema the greatest profit.
Manager Huang was somewhat sheepish: "Ah, who could have imagined a dark horse would emerge halfway..."
After all, Director Michel's "Deep Sea Abyss" had marketing beforehand and fans supporting it after release—it could be said to be discussed across the entire internet.
Yao Bianliang kept a low profile, with no promotion for her film's release. Who could have imagined her film would achieve such good results?
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Thinking of this, Manager Huang felt quite pained.
Money—how much money would their cinema lose due to this screening allocation error!
Е ṅŭm̀ а
If only they had listened to Manager Cao's opinion, reacted earlier, and arranged sufficient screenings for "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas" in the first two days, their Qianhua Cinema would have been unique.
With other cinemas having few screenings, while they had many, audiences would all come to their cinema, and profits would rise sharply.
"Well, it's not too late to increase the screening ratio now," Manager Huang muttered, then turned to ask Manager Cao, "Brother, what do you think is an appropriate screening ratio for us to adjust to?"
Given the previous lesson, he decided to listen more to Manager Cao's views.
Manager Cao thought for a moment: "Let's increase it to 40% first? If the box office is good, we can adjust to 50% later—or even higher."
In the past two days, the screening ratio for "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas" had already increased from 12% to 20%, and now Manager Cao intended to double it again.
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This was undoubtedly a bold move.
However, considering the recent online discussions and cinema attendance rates, Manager Huang gritted his teeth and nodded.
"Alright, that's decided!"
You have to spend money to make money—take a risk, and a bicycle might become a motorcycle.
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As the screening ratio for "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas" rose, it naturally meant reducing screening times for other films.
W̆ еb̂ ṅ о v̊ еl̂ Е n̆u m̄ а̌
The first to be affected was "Deep Sea Abyss."
In just a few days, this Hollywood blockbuster finally met its Waterloo in the Chinese market.
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Its screening ratio steadily declined from the initial 45%, and by now, it had completely hit rock bottom.
To be honest, this film was ultimately just a money-making venture. Compared to the first installment in the series, "Deep Sea Abyss" wasn't particularly well-crafted, relying on past achievements in all aspects, attempting to continue making money through previously accumulated fame.
Its Waterloo wasn't undeserved.
Meanwhile, discussions about "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas" increased, and the name "Yao Bianliang," after five years, finally reentered public view with a powerful stance.
Ēn̂u̇m̆ a .і d̈
[Yao Bianliang... it's her! The female lead from "Sigh of Floating Life."]
[She also acted in "Spring Warmth, Heavy Dew." I've watched it many times.]
[No wonder it sounds so familiar—isn't she the owner of Hudi Entertainment Studio? Yang Gu'an, Shi Shan, Wen Xuan, all currently popular stars, are from this studio.]
[Waaaah, Liangliang has finally returned to the entertainment industry and brought such a great work. All the previous waiting was worth it!]
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[Haha, though only five years have passed, it feels so distant. I didn't expect her to return, bringing such a powerful masterpiece.]
Now, Yao Bianliang's popularity surged again. Together with "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas," she practically dominated all major headlines.
Еn ǔm̆a . i ḋ
After five years, she once more became a star discussed by everyone.
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Seaside restaurant.
Mo Youqian sat unhappily at the dining table, his mood heavy.
The box office for "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas" had kept climbing, and just yesterday, it had achieved a single-day box office exceeding 500 million—this was like a knife to his heart.
With a total investment of only 2 billion, and now daily box office revenues of 400-500 million, it wasn't impossible that the box office would exceed 6 billion before the film finished its run.
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Moreover, this film could make money not just through domestic box office. At this rate, selling overseas rights was just a matter of time.
Additionally, with various exquisite creature models and ready-made fantasy scenes, if adapted into a game, it would definitely generate even more profit.
Calculating all this, his investment wouldn't just avoid a loss but might even double in return.
So over these few days, Mo Youqian had lost his appetite for food, his entire being carrying a subtle sense of melancholy.
He had been prepared for "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas" to be successful. But even if the film was a hit, it wouldn't necessarily earn back its money.
After all, the initial investment in this film was too large. And from the box office profits, a large portion would go to taxes, distribution to theaters, with the remaining money then split between producers and distributors.
Е̄ n̊uṁа́
Therefore, the box office needed to reach at least 6 billion for this film with a 2 billion investment to make money for investors like them.
And now it seemed...
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The film might exceed 6 billion in domestic box office alone, not to mention overseas distribution and IP adaptations.
They were definitely going to make a fortune.
Mo Youqian truly couldn't understand how things had developed to this point.
"Don't be sad, this scallop is delicious, try it," Yao Bianliang comforted him while helping herself to a scallop, enjoying it with gusto.
En̊ ŭ m а̄.і̊ d
She said: "Look on the bright side, you still haven't earned back your investment in Hudi Entertainment."
Hudi Entertainment's initial capital requirements were enormous, with billions invested without blinking.
And from the current situation, although Hudi Entertainment had turned losses into profits, it would still take a long time to recover the initial investment.
Mo Youqian sighed sorrowfully: "That's just temporary. The money will be earned back sooner or later."
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Who would have thought that, imperceptibly, he had already become someone worth hundreds of billions.
The five-star hotel's dishes were exquisite—lobster, scallops, sea cucumber, all available, with a king crab prepared by the chef placed in the center. Yet he had absolutely no appetite.
Е n̄ûmа̂
The sea breeze blew in from outside the window, the sunlight gentle, carrying the unique atmosphere of a holiday.
Yao Bianliang, however, didn't let her mood affect her appetite. After finishing the scallops, her attention turned to the lobster.
Mo Youqian peeled the lobster for her while watching her eat with relish, and couldn't help asking: "How come you seem to be in a good mood?"
Logically, with "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas" becoming a hit, shouldn't she be upset?
Before coming out to eat with Yao Bianliang, Mo Youqian had prepared himself to cry together with her.
But now, it seemed only he was upset, with Yao Bianliang seemingly completely unaffected.
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Could it be...
Mo Youqian seemed to think of something, his gaze at Yao Bianliang becoming complex: "You... don't plan to flop anymore?"
After all this time, had he finally been abandoned by the world's only revolutionary comrade?
But Yao Bianliang shook her finger.
"Of course not," she smiled, the corners of her lips curving upward, "mainly because I didn't put all my eggs in one basket."
It was true that "Chronicle of Nine Provinces' Mountains and Seas" was successful, but at the same time, her other film had quietly flopped.
Е̇ňŭ mã . í d
That film forgotten by everyone, the absurdist sci-fi movie—
"The Invisible Artist"
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