I Forged the Myth of the Ancient Overlords
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Chapter 523: 522. Ten thousand words long article_1 Chapter 523: 522. Ten thousand words long article_1 […First, the formula for disaster movies is quite mature and fixed. The film starts with a small but thrilling incident that showcases the protagonist’s skills and abilities. Then the story moves on to explain the conflicts the protagonist faces with their family and career. Soon after, officials detect signs of a catastrophic event and send someone to investigate and stop it, but they fail. Then, an intellectual character usually steps up and devises a plan that seems unreliable, and the plan has to be executed by the protagonist’s team. What follows is a series of challenges and struggles, with some dying and others getting hurt, leaving only the protagonist and the female lead to resolve their family issues and save the world.]

[Such clichés can be seen as hackneyed or classic. The disaster films of recent years have largely not deviated from these combinations of tropes, as audiences of this genre expect grand spectacles, relishing the destruction of familiar buildings and landmarks and craving a thrilling experience.]

[In Lu Ban’s film, the trailer alone hides many details, which I will explain one by one. The first is the volcanic eruption in the trailer. Although no specific location is shown, judging by the scale of the eruption and the nearby city architecture, it should be located at…]

[As for the typhoon, it is well known that the typhoon category only indicates the minimum strength; once the maximum wind speed exceeds fifty-one meters per second, it is classified as category 16. But even among category 16 typhoons there are differences. The typhoon presented in the movie far surpasses our understanding, with the most recent example being the abnormal climate typhoon in the South Pacific a couple of years ago…]

This article, through its discussion of various atmospheric and climate knowledge, as well as analysis of disaster films, outlines some of the expected highlights and technical challenges of special effects in Lu Ban’s movie. At the same time, it also expresses concerns about the ending of the film.

[…In the end, this film throws out so many massive natural disasters all at once, and how to wrap it all up is an important issue. Any one of these disasters could cause lasting harm to human society or even destroy civilization. With them all happening at the same time, it would be impossible to resolve with our current scientific and technological capabilities. If Lu Ban were to force a deus ex machina solution, then without a doubt the film would be incomplete.]

[Another issue is, what is the connection between this film and the characteristic Another World cultures shown in Lu Ban’s previous works? This film looks like a disaster movie that could happen right around us, so how will it tie together with those worlds overrun by monsters, swarms of insects, and engulfed in disasters?]

Once this article was published, many people became curious about how Lu Ban would have his protagonists solve these problems.

But on the other hand, the protagonist of the movie hasn’t even appeared yet.

Oh, the protagonists of Lu Ban’s films are generally himself, so no problem then.

In June, the film production was proceeding smoothly, with Lu Ban internally aiming for a premiere during next year’s Spring Festival in February, which is eight months away. This is mainly for marketing and choosing the release date, after all, to attract a large audience, choosing holidays is very important.

For the domestic market, the two best release windows are the Spring Festival and October, with the summer vacation ranking slightly behind. Among these, the Spring Festival is the best, and any movie that can secure a release during the Spring Festival would not postpone or reschedule its premiere. In fact, many movies would specifically delay their release dates to be during the Spring Festival.

Moreover, during other release windows, if one movie does well, it can negatively affect other films. However, during the Spring Festival, it’s possible to have several box office hits simultaneously.

Though it may seem a bit ominous to watch disaster movies during the festive Spring Festival, many people watch war movies, and there are films that start as comedies but end in tragedy. Lu Ban feels it’s not such a big deal.

According to recent trends, many films have even claimed that surpassing “Boonie Bears” can be considered a success.

To promote, Lu Ban also attended the latest episode of a talk show.

He is a very low-profile person. If not for the sake of saving the world, he would not participate in such events.

The talk show is quite popular, with a variety of formats. There are stand-up comedy performances, debate segments, and even talent shows that have propelled previously unknown individuals to fame and led them to start their own media companies.

However, lately, many of the show’s themes and content have leaned towards romance and relationships, often using topics with no right answer that can vary greatly based on individual interpretation, which can easily lead to disagreements and conflicts.

As a result, every episode trends on social media, often filled with people taking sides in arguments or engaging in impersonations, bringing a wave of traffic to the show.

The episode Lu Ban attended was more of a comedic nature, so he didn’t need to engage in debates.

He felt his eloquence wasn’t great and that he definitely couldn’t out-talk others, reducing himself to a relentless “Yes, yes, yes” machine.

But Lu Ban didn’t expect the episode to start off so explosively.

The theme of this episode was movies, and right from the start, one of the guests claimed that they never watch movies because they believe films are mere fantasies that don’t contribute anything to real life. In their view, modern cinema is tainted with the stench of commerce and is predominantly directed by male filmmakers, permeated with machismo.

Hearing these statements, Lu Ban quickly realized that this guest probably didn’t have any real issues with films; they just wanted to steer the conversation into their area of expertise to convince others with their extensive experience.

For public figures, sometimes stance is everything. Often, it’s all about taking a position, not about logic.

Another guest was much more moderate, stating that movies can be good or bad, with excellent films enriching people’s emotional well-being, while poor films can negatively influence the public.

Obviously, Lu Ban theoretically would be on the side supporting cinema. Having three different perspectives makes the discussion more interesting, more topical, and more controversial. Everyone argues, and the show’s traffic surges.

However, Lu Ban had no intention to argue. In such situations, even if he truly could persuade with reason, the other party would stubbornly refuse to concede, rendering it meaningless, much like trying to convince someone in an online debate.

After listening to the two guests’ opinions, he took the microphone.

“Both guests made very interesting points. I believe that the quality of a movie should be judged by the finished work itself. The disaster-themed movie ‘Doomsday’ that I’m currently preparing will be released globally during next year’s Spring Festival, and I invite everyone to come and watch it then.”

“???”

Hearing Lu Ban’s words, the two neighboring guests were a bit slow to react.

Wait.

What happened to the heated debate and endless arguments?

Why did this person just jump straight into advertising, and so bluntly?

Just forceful advertising?

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