Shanghai Animation Film Studio.

Upon learning of Zhao Ye's arrival, everyone rushed out to greet him.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Zhao Ye suggested that they go to the screening room to watch the animated film "The Lion King".

Zhao Ye was very curious about the differences between the Lion King produced by Shanghai Animation Film Studio and the Lion King produced by Disney.

Soon, everyone arrived at the screening room.

"Boss, The Lion King is definitely one of the most classic animated films in history. To make this animated film, our studio mobilized the efforts of thousands of people and it took a total of 4 years!!!" Xu Xiangming, the studio director, excitedly introduced to Zhao Ye.

Zhao Ye nodded, saying expectantly, "Yes, very good. Filmmaking should be meticulous like this, striving for perfection. I'm really looking forward to *The Lion King*, and I hope it will be released simultaneously worldwide!!!"

If The Lion King movie is excellent, then Hollywood will likely be unwilling to give up this opportunity to make money.

Furthermore, Wujiang Group wields significant international influence, and even Hollywood is reluctant to offend it.

As VCDs became popular worldwide, Hollywood began to pay more attention to Wujiang Group, gradually transforming their relationship from one of hostility to one of cooperation.

VCD copyright revenue has become one of the main sources of income for major Hollywood film and television companies.

While Hasee computers and HarmonyOS cannot enter the US market, this does not mean that other products from Wujiang Group cannot enter the US market. Products such as the Kirin series chips, Kunpeng chips, the Tomahawk game console, and Game Boy are selling very well in the US.

The lights in the screening room went out, and the big screen immediately lit up.

The Lion King tells the story of Mufasa, King of Pride Lands, who welcomes the birth of his son Simba. He strives to raise Simba to be his successor, unaware that his younger brother Scar secretly covets the throne. Scar plots to kill Mufasa and makes young Simba believe he is responsible for his father's accidental death, forcing him to leave for distant lands. Filled with guilt and despair for his future, Simba encounters his friends Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog. They teach him to let go of the past and enjoy life. However, as an adult, Simba reunites with his childhood sweetheart, Nala, and once again realizes the responsibilities he carries. After much struggle, he decides to return home, confront his past, and reclaim his throne!

Zhao Ye quickly discovered that this version of "The Lion King" had a different art style from Disney's "The Lion King." It blended ink painting, shadow puppetry, decorations, and other elements, and was filled with a freehand style that captured the spirit through form. At the same time, it also had strong characteristics of Japanese aesthetics, cuteness, realism, and other artistic styles.

Musically, it extensively utilizes traditional Chinese musical forms, such as Peking Opera and folk music.

It took Zhao Ye about two hours to finish watching the entire movie.

The plot is very touching, and there are also many funny moments. It was basically filmed based on the script provided by Zhao Ye.

As for the art style, there's not much to say. Although it's quite different from Disney's version of "The Lion King," it's still very good.

Zhao Ye frowned slightly. He sensed something was wrong. Recalling the animation he had just watched, he suddenly realized that the biggest problem with the entire animated film lay in the music.

The Lion King is intended for a global audience, so it would be best to use an English song for the theme song.

Perhaps it was because the theme song of Disney's "The Lion King" left such a deep impression on Zhao Ye that he felt something was missing.

In its previous life, the theme song of "The Lion King" was a song called "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," which, combined with the animated storyline, moved countless people.

Without this song, the animated film "The Lion King" would be much less impressive.

Zhao Ye was now in a dilemma.

Clearly, "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" had not yet been created; in its previous form, this work was tailor-made for "The Lion King".

Due to the butterfly effect, even if the original songwriter is invited, it is not guaranteed that "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" can be produced.

"Boss, is there anything about this animated film that you're not satisfied with?" Xu Xiangming asked when he saw Zhao Ye frowning.

Zhao Ye began, “This animated film will be shown to a global audience, so it needs an English theme song. Moreover, I want a more emotional English song, and then apply it to the scenes in the story where Simba the lion and Nala the lion don’t communicate, but rather feel each other’s emotions!”

Xu Xiangming nodded and then said, "Boss, in that case, we can invite European and American musicians to write lyrics and compose music specifically for our 'The Lion King'!"

"Okay, we'll do as you say!" Zhao Ye replied. For now, this was the only option. He hoped they could create a song that satisfied him; he couldn't possibly write the song himself.

Zhao Ye secretly shook his head. He couldn't write songs; at most, he could sing "Can You Feel the Love Tonight".

At this moment, Zhao Ye couldn't help but think of his girlfriend from his previous life. Back then, in 1995, when "The Lion King" was released in China, he accompanied his girlfriend to watch the movie.

Zhao Ye still has a deep impression of it. When the theme song of "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" played, he was so moved that he wanted to cry.

At this moment, the lights in the screening room began to come on.

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