After watching "Independence Day," many people exclaimed that it felt like they were back to the first time they watched "Star Wars," and were incredibly shocked.

"Congratulations, Ah Long! You're going to be famous! Independence Day is so good, it's bound to be a global phenomenon! You're going to become an international superstar!!"

"Brother Jackie Chan, congratulations! The movie 'Independence Day' is amazing, the special effects are incredible, it's bound to be a hit!"

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A group of Hong Kong artists came forward to greet and show their goodwill to Jackie Chan.

With the release of "Independence Day," Jackie Chan's influence and net worth will inevitably skyrocket, and he will certainly come into contact with better film investment opportunities in the future. If I make amends with him now, maybe he will think of me when he is looking for roles in the future.

Jackie Chan was extremely excited. He had never imagined that the special effects of the movie would be so stunning. It was also his first time making such a special effects blockbuster. He felt a bit silly acting against thin air and had doubts about the quality of the film.

However, to take on this film, he lowered his salary by half, accepting only HK$10 million.

But it seems like we made the right bet!

The movie "Independence Day" will play a huge role in Jackie Chan's desire to enter the American Hollywood market.

On that day, "Independence Day" grossed 20.5 million RMB at the Chinese box office.

In Hong Kong, "Independence Day" grossed HK$6.5 million on its opening day.

Japan: 250 million yen.

South Korea: 1.82 billion won.

Southeast Asia: US$11.22 million.

Box office figures for Europe, America, and other regions have not yet been compiled.

The release of "Independence Day" broke opening day box office records in many countries, causing a global sensation and sparking heated discussions across the internet.

Rotten Tomatoes, IMDb, and other websites have given Independence Day high scores.

Film critics also unanimously praised it.

Compared to its predecessor, the Shanghai Animation Film Studio's version of "Independence Day" features a more logical, dramatic, and deeply moving plot, and its special effects are even more stunning.

In fact, the special effects cost of *Independence Day* accounted for 50% of the film's budget, and that was just the cost price, produced by their own company, Digital Light & Magic. Technically, Digital Light & Magic, leveraging the Source engine's movie editor, was even more formidable, surpassing even current Industrial Light & Magic in many aspects.

It's safe to say that Independence Day boasts some of the best special effects in movies right now!

Viewers were all deeply impressed by the film's special effects.

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One week later, Independence Day grossed over $310 million worldwide!

The Hong Kong film industry was stunned.

This sparked a strong desire among all Hong Kong artists for the Shanghai Animation Film Studio.

As long as you act in a Shanghai Animation Film Studio movie, you have the potential to become an international superstar!

For a time, the film projects of Shanghai Animation Film Studio became highly sought-after by Hong Kong actors!

"I really want to act in a Shanghai Animation Film Studio movie, even if it's for free!" Chow Yun-fat murmured.

Jackie Chan, who should have been on par with him, saw his value skyrocket several times over thanks to "Independence Day," and even became an international movie star. Jackie Chan himself, however, only became famous in Hong Kong.

I'm not reconciled!

I felt envious and jealous!

Numerous Hong Kong film companies and artists flocked to Shanghai Animation Film Studio and Zhao Ye to curry favor.

Many actresses often feel sorry for Zhao Ye, thinking he's too self-disciplined and doesn't know how to learn from Hong Kong tycoons who don't engage in sexual harassment of actresses...

Hollywood was alarmed, with some even spreading alarmist claims that Chinese films were invading Hollywood and that Hollywood film companies were in grave danger.

In recent years, almost every film produced by the Shanghai Animation Film Studio has been a box office hit in the United States and even worldwide, such as The Lion King, Jurassic Park, and Resident Evil.

Two years ago, the United States imposed restrictions on the Wujiang Group, effectively closing the doors to Hollywood.

Now that the restrictions have been lifted, the Shanghai Animation Film Studio has once again opened the door to Hollywood with "Independence Day"!

The entertainment industry is also a key focus of Wujiang Group's strategy.

While making money, it can also export Chinese culture to Europe and America, and even the world.

Through film, moviegoers can gradually and subtly accept Chinese culture and become interested in Chinese history, culture, and mythology.

In the past, because foreigners couldn't understand Chinese culture, it was difficult for Chinese fantasy films and games to penetrate the overseas market.

Conversely, Western movies and games are easily accepted by Chinese consumers.

This is the result of the invasion of Western culture.

Wujiang Games is currently developing a massively multiplayer online game (MMORPG) with an investment of $400 million. The game boasts stunning visuals reminiscent of high-definition movie effects. The game is titled "Primordial World: Dragon and Han Dynasty Tribulation," also known as "Primordial World: War of the Three Races." The story revolves around the three races—Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin—who wage war to compete for the title of protagonist and to enjoy the primordial destiny.

Players can choose from three races: Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin.

Each race has unique classes and skills, offering a variety of gameplay options.

Originally, Zhao Ye's idea was to use "The Primordial World: Rise of Humanity," but this would encounter some problems. Putting aside the fact that the development of the Primordial World was not smooth, would foreigners understand or accept the myths of Nuwa creating humans and the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors?

Considering the acceptance level among foreigners, and the huge investment would be wasted on free games, we started with "Primordial World: Three Races Battle for Supremacy".

Then, the game is updated according to the great calamities of the primordial world, roughly in the following five versions: the First Calamity of the Dragon and Han Dynasties, the War of the Lich Kings, the Rise of the Human Race, the Calamity of the Human Emperor, and the War of the Gods.

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