Xu Lu himself probably didn't expect this.
The sensation it will cause in the entire film industry when he announces that his next film will be a science fiction movie.
Especially now that 'Kung Fu Hustle' has reached an astonishing box office of nearly 5 billion.
His every move as both director and lead actor is constantly being watched.
On the other hand, the expensively produced "Shanghai Fortress" has just flopped at the box office.
The company invested hundreds of millions of yuan, but the box office revenue didn't even cover the investment costs.
Not only did it lose all its money, but it also closed the last window of opportunity for science fiction movies.
Against this backdrop, the person who holds the record for the highest total box office in the history of the Great Xia Dynasty has surprisingly said that his next film is going to be a science fiction movie.
This was undoubtedly a bombshell dropped on the entire film industry, sparking countless discussions:
"This director Xu really does things in unexpected ways. Based on the data of his Kung Fu Hustle, as long as he doesn't make these niche movies, his next film will definitely be a success."
"Yes, I don't think anyone else would have made the same decision!"
"Perhaps this is the capriciousness of a genius. He made a classic blockbuster like Kung Fu at such a young age, so he has the right to be a little crazy."
"Although he is undoubtedly a genius, I personally do not think he will succeed in making science fiction films."
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"I heard that the name of Director Xu's next movie has been decided. It's called 'Iron Man'. It doesn't seem very appealing."
"That's right! But fortunately, the quality of many of Director Xu's films cannot be judged solely by their titles. Hopefully, it will turn out well."
"Do you think the reason why Director Xu wanted to make a science fiction film was because he was provoked on that show?"
To be honest, what that woman surnamed Zhao said was indeed very frustrating, but was it really necessary to gamble with one's future?
"Indeed, this may be the impulsiveness of young people. Older people would definitely not do this."
Fortunately, youth itself is an asset; even if you fall down a few times, you still have a chance to get back up…
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If the opinions of people in the industry are simply one of regret and pessimism...
Some people who had a grudge against Xu Lu, or who wanted to see him fail, were very pleased at this moment.
"That kid is really going to make a sci-fi movie, hahaha, he's asking for trouble."
Even the Shanghai blockbuster flopped, and he still dares to jump into the sci-fi pit? Looks like he's asking for trouble!
Zhao Fan, who has already switched to Moluntian Film and Television, felt the most cheerful he had been recently after hearing this news.
His previous film, 'Kung Fu Legend,' was completely outclassed by Kung Fu, and the director felt frustrated for a long time afterward.
Although the total box office revenue did not result in a loss for the investment, it should be noted that many of them had high hopes for Kung Fu Legend.
The hope is that this movie can suppress Da Xu Culture's "kung fu".
Who knew that not only could they not suppress the other party, but they also didn't even have a chance to stage an accident.
It's easy to imagine how disappointed everyone was.
The 5 billion yuan box office of Kung Fu also stung Zhao Fan's heart.
Even someone as proud and arrogant as him couldn't imagine such a thing happening to him.
I thought I had no confidence to compare myself with that guy named Xu Lu, but then I suddenly heard that he was going to make a science fiction film.
Now, Zhao Fan felt like he had come back to life.
He murmured excitedly:
"He is absolutely unworthy of his position!"
What makes Xu Lu so capable of making a kung fu movie that grossed 5 billion at the box office?
So after he succeeded by sheer luck, he revealed his true nature.
This guy is going to make a sci-fi movie now, he's definitely going to lose a lot of money.
At that time, even the reputation built up through kung fu skills will be lost.
When that time comes, my opportunity will naturally arrive!
Xiao Shuiping, the general manager of Moluntian Film and Television, along with Wang Dashao, and even Wang Dashao's paternal uncle, Xiong Tang of Xia Lifei Film and Television, were among them.
When they heard that Xu Lu was going to make a science fiction film, although they weren't as excited as Zhao Fan, they were all gloating.
Everyone knows that the sci-fi movies produced in China right now are a huge pitfall.
Anyone who steps in will be covered in mud when they try to get out.
Take Wu Leilei for example. He is a well-known director in the industry, and his skills are undeniable.
Moreover, the person who invested in the Shanghai Bund is a well-known film and television company in the industry.
However, the combination of the two resulted in a ridiculously overpowered building in Shanghai, which was universally panned by netizens.
Director Wu Leilei is now too afraid to take on any more films.
He was just waiting for that guy named Xu Lu to also flop in a sci-fi film.
"As long as he flops, everyone will know that it's not that I, Wu Leilei, am incompetent, but that Daxia sci-fi films are really not to be touched; whoever touches them will be unlucky."
If only I could fast forward, fast forward to the point where Xu Lu's sci-fi film flops at the box office, then all the criticism I've received could be wiped off!
Wu Leilei sighed.
Before this, he had absolutely no intention of accepting any other scripts.
It has to be said that Wu Leilei is quite cunning, because his decision-making is very opportunistic.
Rather than saying that I've worked hard to make another good film to prove that my ability and level are not a problem, the problem lies with Da Xia's science fiction films.
It would be better to wait for someone with even greater skill and ability to stumble and fall into the quagmire of science fiction films.
Then our Director Wu can ride this wave to his comeback, and he'll have a perfectly good reason for it.
Look, Xu Lu, who made Kung Fu Hustle a box office hit worth 5 billion, has flopped in the sci-fi genre.
Then my previous box office failures are completely understandable.
It's not that I'm incompetent, it's just that the Great Xia sci-fi film is a hopeless case!
Actually, when Director Xu made that shocking statement about making a science fiction film, one person was thrust into the spotlight.
That's right!
She is none other than Ms. Zhao, who keeps talking about "the United States of America" on the live broadcast.
Zhao Xiaomeng is going crazy lately because she gets a lot of people coming to her Weibo to insult her every day.
This made her feel extremely wronged.
What right do you have to criticize me? I was just telling the truth.
The science fiction films from the United States are just amazing, they're countless times better than those from China. Is it wrong to tell the truth?
Some people are just too sensitive!
Of course, although Zhao Xiaomeng was very angry, she was not stupid.
I didn't intend to get into a fight with so many netizens.
However, she also put all her effort into doing something else.
That means we absolutely must import a few high-quality sci-fi films from the United States, and then we'll crush that Xu Lu's 'Iron Man' thing!
She wants all those who have criticized her to know.
She was right. The people of Great Xia really can't make good science fiction films. Your films are far inferior to those of the United States!
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