Chapter 137: The Stage of Crimson Typhoon! China Jaegers are awesome!
In general commercial blockbusters, there is usually a cheerful character in the team to liven up the atmosphere.
pacific rim also has two eccentric scientists,
Hermann is a Dr. of both mathematics and applied engineering, responsible for studying the patterns of Kaiju attacks and the characteristics of the dimensional rift;
Newton Geiszler is a Dr. of biology, responsible for studying Kaiju bodies and discovering a method for neural linking with Kaiju brains, a fanatical Kaiju enthusiast;
The two eccentrics serve as research partners and also rivals, with different research directions implying differences in plan emphasis and funding.
Neural linking with Kaiju brains was too risky, so the Marshal halted this research, and the main mission remained to destroy the portal with a nuclear bomb.
Newton Geiszler was unconvinced and secretly attempted to connect with a Kaiju brain privately.
The two eccentrics' banter and verbal sparring served as a seasoning for the film, making it more relaxed.
Otherwise, the tone of a commercial blockbuster being too tragic and oppressive would not be good.
Meanwhile, the selection of the protagonist Raleigh's partner was also underway.
Having lost his original partner, his brother, the new partner must have a sufficiently high neural compatibility with Raleigh.
After searching around without a suitable candidate, Raleigh noticed Mako beside the Marshal.
"Why not let her try?"
Marshal Stark knew Mako's past and instinctively refused, but the protagonist's taunt worked,
Mako still got the chance to go on stage and try.
Their interaction was less a sparring match and more a flirtatious display of skill,
Compared to the interaction between the original protagonist and Rinko Kikuchi,
Xu Can and Scarlett Johansson's interaction was more dashing, adding a hint of ambiguity.
Scarlett Johansson was not like Rinko Kikuchi's shy, fangirl demeanor,
She carried a hint of the heroic spirit from Black Widow, lucy, and Ghost in the Shell, while also possessing a woman's tenderness.
Their fight scene was also quite spectacular, with all martial arts movements personally designed by Xu Can.
As an action director, he referenced many action films from his previous life in addition to the original version.
The two, with extremely high neural compatibility, fought back and forth fluidly,
It was almost comparable to Jackie Chan's great battle with Jet Li in Kung Fu Hustle; many action movie fans were thrilled!
After a simple fight scene, the protagonist Raleighdetermined that Mako was his partner.
"Mako, I know you want to be a pilot. We don't have to obey the Marshal."
"We had great chemistry just now, you felt it too, didn't you?"
Raleigh directly pinned Mako against the wall, the ambiguity between Xu Can and Scarlett Johanssonoverflowing the screen.
"Ahhhhh! So shippable!"
"New CP unlocked!"
"Sorry Gwen and Spider-Man, I prefer to ship this Jaeger duo!"
Due to the overly sweet eye contact between Xu Can and Scarlett Johansson, many of Xu Can's previous CP fans wavered.
They suddenly felt that Xu Can × Scarlett Johanssonwere also a very good match!
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Finally, with true persistence and the Marshal's compromise, Raleigh entered the Jaeger cockpit and saw his partner Mako.
The two exchanged a smile.
"In 5 minutes, you will enter my brain."
Due to the neural link between the pilots, their intimacy in a state of perfect synchronicity is even closer than that of family.
Therefore, Jaeger partners are either fathers and sons, or brothers; if they are of different genders, they are invariably husbands and wives or lovers.
However, the neural link activated Mako's past.
She grew up in Japan, and a Kaiju attack led to the death of her parents. In a critical moment, Marshal alone piloted the Mark-1 Jaeger, "Tango Wolf," to rescue the young Mako.
This crisis caused her childhood trauma, leading to an on-site breakdown, almost destroying the base with an ion cannon.
Fortunately, under Raleigh's calming influence, Makoregained her senses.
On the other side, Dr. successfully connected with the Kaiju brain, learning about the Kaiju attack plan.
He needed to go to the black market to find another brain to get more information about the Kaiju.
But this connection was bidirectional; the Kaiju also learned about the Hong Kong base and dispatched several Kaiju to attack!
Xu Can's arrangement of the dramatic scenes this time was quite refined, with no long and complicated dialogues. Every line carried key information, minimizing the time spent on dramatic scenes.
As for the time saved, it was naturally reserved for the combat sequences!
What do audiences come to the cinema to see? Naturally, it's Jaegers fighting Kaiju!
High-energy throughout, with action special effects and grand scenes maximized!
Just as the plan was about to be executed, the base alarm sounded, detecting multiple Kaiju appearing in the waters of Hong Kong!
One of them had already locked onto Dr., hoping to capture this neural-linked individual!
The great battle of the second act is here!
Gipsy Danger, Eureka Striker, Cherno Alpha, Crimson Typhoon,
The only four remaining Jaegers in the world are activated!
Directly confronting the incoming Kaiju!
Pulled by multiple cargo helicopters, the four massive Jaegers lined up in Victoria Harbor!
What was once a tourist attraction had become a crisis-ridden battlefield!
The four The Iron Giant stood in front, guarding the countless lives behind them!
"They're here, they're here!"
"Coooooool! So awesome!"
"Hell Yeah!! Let's fight!"
"Come On!!"
Facing the impending fierce battle, the audience in the cinema became excited!
The initial 15-minute Jaeger battle was nothing; now, an hour into the film, the main event has finally arrived!
First up is Cherno Alpha!
Four Kaiju Otachi launch a sneak attack from the water!
63 meters tall, 2690 tons, Speed 8, Strength 6, Armor 7, highly toxic!
The giant beast bit Cherno Alpha's arm right at the start!
They seemed to have gained intelligence from the earlier neural link; every attack was incredibly cunning!
Fortunately, Cherno Alpha's defense was astonishing, enduring the Kaiju's tearing.
A heavy elbow strike from its left hand forced the Kaiju to loosen its grip, then it clamped onto its neck, and its right hand delivered heavy punches to the Kaiju's face!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The impact of each punch was incredibly heavy, and the Dolby 5.1 surround sound made the seats of the entire audience vibrate!
"Let's take care of this bastard!"
Over the radio, the Russian couple's Russian was incredibly domineering!
They indeed had the capability to take on four Kaiju single-handedly! Soviet iron fists were not to be trifled with!
But!
This attack was meticulously planned by the Kaiju; another Mark-4 monster, Prism Turtle, suddenly launched a surprise attack from behind!
A monster like King Kong, 81 meters tall, 2900 tons!
It leaped out of the water and rode on Cherno Alpha's neck, delivering a barrage of heavy blows!
Kaiju Otachi simultaneously sprayed acid, and the strong acid instantly corroded the Jaeger's outer shell, which had a defense rating of 10!
"Hold on! We're here!"
China's domestically produced Jaeger, Crimson Typhoon, enters the fray!
Due to protagonist Raleigh's Gipsy Danger not being fully prepared, it remained on standby at the base;
The sole Mark-5 Jaeger, Eureka Striker, was holding its position in the rear. They had the important task of carrying nuclear bombs and were not allowed to take too many risks.
Only the other two Jaegers could fight to resist the Kaiju attack.
Now it's 2v2, and the combat power of the two Jaegers is sufficient to handle it!
Eureka Striker did not act for the time being, because this was Crimson Typhoon's stage!
Thanks to Xu Can's "special care," Crimson Typhoongained more opportunities to perform in the new pacific rim.
They utilized their agility, rated at 9, to leap high into the air!
In mid-air, it grabbed Prism Turtle, and using the momentum of a somersault, it forcibly dragged the monster down, slamming it heavily into the sea!
Boom!
Entering the scene with an acrobatic maneuver to rescue Cherno Alpha, Crimson Typhoon drew a wave of cheers from the audience!
"Awesome!!"
"That's so satisfying!"
This wasn't over yet; Crimson Typhoon fired its left-hand ion cannon, striking Prism Turtle's joints and pinning it in the sea!
Then, it instantly switched to its hand chainsaw, delivering a barrage of attacks to the monster in the water!
"Thundercloud Formation!"
Its three arms sliced like dicing vegetables, almost dismembering Prism Turtle!
On the other side, Cherno Alpha was still fighting Kaiju Otachi, and it looked like the human Jaeger was about to win!
Suddenly, the Mark-4 Kaiju, Knifehead, emerged from the water again!
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Speed 5, Defense 6, Strength 8! Its entire body was covered in sharp, blade-like scales,
It rose up and ambushed Crimson Typhoon!
At the critical moment, Crimson Typhoon detected the danger and fired its back thrusters!
It supported itself with both hands on Prism Turtle, inverted itself to dodge Knifehead's sneak attack, and upon landing, twisted its waist 180 degrees to face the enemy head-on!
Little Red first switched to its electromagnetic cannon to bombard Knifehead, poking from a distance,
At the same time, its leg delivered a magnificent spinning kick, sending the just-recovering Prism Turtle back into the sea!
"Holy Shit!!!"
"Oh my god! This is so cool!"
The entire audience was stunned; Crimson Typhoon was like a war god, fighting 1v2 without losing any ground!
Whether in close combat or ranged combat, it could perfectly respond, and its three arms each performed their duties, effortlessly handling the two Kaiju's pincer attack!
The key was that the fighting moves were so cool!
Although the Jaeger seemed clumsy when moving, Crimson Typhoon found a perfect balance between the Jaeger's heaviness and agility!
No matter what country the audience was from, at this moment, they all fell deeply in love with this flamboyant red Jaeger!
The excellent performance of the China-made Jaeger seemed to be deeply etched in people's hearts.
However, the Kaiju had already acquired information about the Jaegers. Even if Little Red had the ability to 1v2, it still couldn't withstand a sneak attack.
The Mark-4 Kaiju, White Serpent, was an assassin skilled in stealth!
It had waited a long time for this moment!
When the other two monsters restrained Little Red, White Serpent swiftly emerged to ambush, striking directly at Crimson Typhoon's cockpit!
The Tang family brothers didn't even have time to react before their cockpit was pierced, and they collapsed weakly into the sea!
"Oh!! Nooooo!!"
Everyone felt regret for Crimson Typhoon's fate.
Its strength in the previous battle was so impressive, but 1v3 was simply too difficult.
Fortunately, most of Crimson Typhoon's body remained intact, so it could continue fighting in future sequels.
Although Cherno Alpha defeated Kaiju Otachi with its heavy hammer, the other three Kaiju suddenly attacked.
We need backup!"
The Russian couple also panicked.
Eureka Striker finally couldn't sit still and went against orders to rescue them.
The ensuing "world-famous painting" left the audience exhilarated: a steel behemoth tens of meters tall, sprinting at high speed in the sea!
But they were still a step too late; Cherno Alpha's Jaeger was too heavily corroded and slashed open by Knifehead's blades!
They knew the location of the nuclear reactor and sliced open the engine with one blow.
Eureka Striker's nuclear meltdown before its demise instantly blew apart the Prism Turtle, which had been severely wounded by Crimson Typhoon!
A glorious sacrifice!
Eureka Striker utilized its strongest capabilities, its chest's six missile launchers shattering Knifehead, while simultaneously grabbing Kaiju Otachi in an attempt to finish it off.
But there was still a Kaiju targeting him!
The Level 5 Kaiju Lei appeared!
Compared to Level 4 Kaiju, Level 5 Kaiju added an indescribable sense of oppression!
Even the Marshal and staff at headquarters looked desperate.
"It's our turn, Mako."
"Okay."
Raleigh and Mako went straight to the cockpit without a word.
The Marshal raised his hand to stop them but hesitated.
If Gipsy Danger didn't participate, all of Hong Kongwould likely be annihilated.
As expected, after the Level 5 Kaiju Lei appeared, it immediately used a charged EMP attack, completely disabling Eureka Striker's energy system.
The advanced 5th-generation Jaeger became a giant iron can.
At the critical moment, a helicopter appeared, pulling Gipsy Danger!
The originally tense audience erupted in enthusiastic applause upon seeing the protagonist's Jaeger appear.
They had completely immersed themselves in the plot! It was as if they had become part of the Hong Kong citizens, integrated into this world of Kaiju and Jaegers!
There was no other way; Xu Can's creation of the film's immersion was simply too good. At this moment, everyone had forgotten reality!
"Smash them!"
"Charge! Gipsy Danger!"
Accompanied by exciting melodies, Gipsy Danger finally officially entered the battle!
Raleigh and Mako's first combined battle!
Chapter 138: A Jaeger Battle That's Thrilling from Start to Finish! Scarlett Johansson's Confession!
Inside the cinema, the emotions of all the audience members had been ignited!
They had never imagined that a Jaeger film could provide wave after wave of excitement!
The 15-minute battle at the beginning of the film was an appetizer.
The dramatic scenes in between continuously built up emotions and tension.
Finally, when the film reached the 1-hour mark, the main course arrived!
Cherno Alpha, Crimson Typhoon, Eureka Striker,
The battles of the three Jaegers surged higher and higher, progressing layer by layer!
The monsters they encountered also continuously grew stronger, from the initial weaker Kaiju Otachi to the later Level 5 Kaiju Lei!
As if specifically targeting them, each Kaiju attacked the Jaegers' blind side with considerable cunning and treachery!
In previous films, Kaiju were brainless and clumsy, often made fools of by the protagonists.
The Kaiju in pacific rim possessed a considerably high level of intelligence, sometimes even more cunning than humans! They were impossible to guard against!
Cherno Alpha, Crimson Typhoon, and Eureka Striker all suffered such tragic fates!
Fortunately, Gipsy Danger was prepared; they used simulated circuit nuclear power, which wouldn't be affected by EMP electromagnetic shocks.
And by observing from the rear, they had already figured out these monsters' attack patterns!
The moment it landed from the air, Kaiju Otachi took advantage of its opponent's instability, rushing forward to strike directly at the cockpit!
"Be careful!"
Eureka Striker's pilot father and son warned, but their radio was out of order, so they couldn't make a sound.
Fortunately, Raleigh and Mako were in perfect sync and reacted quickly, reaching out to grab Kaiju Otachi's mouth.
The Level 4 Kaiju Otachi was a high-agility assassin; their strength was only 4.
It was caught by Gipsy Danger's upper and lower jaws, suspended in mid-air!
Seeing that Kaiju Otachi might bite through the cockpit, the protagonist Raleigh had a flash of inspiration!
"Elbow Rocket Propulsion!"
"Activate!"
Under the powerful thrust, the Jaeger's hands exerted force, slowly prying open Kaiju Otachi's large mouth!
Then, with a crisp "snap," Gipsy Danger directly broke Kaiju Otachi's jaw!
The brutal and domineering elbow thrust instantly annihilated this sneak attacker! Successfully avenging Crimson Typhoon!
The Level 5 Kaiju Lei had already gone to Hong Kong city to find the Dr. who connected to the Kaiju's brain.
Gipsy Danger arrived in time and engaged in a fierce battle with Kaiju Lei!
Boom! Each punch was heavy, repeatedly striking Kaiju Lei's head!
Kaiju Lei retaliated, grabbing Gipsy Danger and throwing it!
The giant Jaeger was hurled into the air, seemingly destined to fly towards the city, destroying skyscrapers.
Fortunately, Gipsy Danger adjusted its posture in time, landing with a stylish pose, sliding hundreds of meters on the ground before stopping!
Next came one of the film's most shocking shots:
Gipsy Danger picked up a massive ship from the side.
The enormous vessel, in the hands of the 80-meter-tall Jaeger, was practically a sharp sword!
"Oh oh oh oh oh!"
"Motherfucker!"
"No way! So cool!"
A giant Jaeger, holding a massive ship like a sword!
How did Xu Can come up with this idea?
Unexpected, yet perfectly reasonable!
This film constantly stimulated the audience's nerves in different ways, with continuous waves of excitement that made everyone ecstatic!
Gipsy Danger brutally beat Kaiju Lei with the ship, each strike seemingly landing directly in the hearts of those present!
After several brutal blows, Gipsy Danger grabbed Kaiju Lei's head.
Its right-hand ion cannon charged, fiercely blasting Kaiju Lei's chest!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The thrill of each blast infinitely stacked!
This stimulation was even comparable to primal exercise! Dopamine continuously secreted!
The audience was numb with exhilaration!
Finally, the ion cannon emptied its energy, blasting Kaiju Lei to shreds!
The gigantic Kaiju collapsed to the ground!
However, before they could even breathe a sigh of relief, the 80-meter-tall Jaeger was caught by a huge black shadow!
Kaiju Otachi was not dead!
It emerged from the sea to ambush, grabbing Gipsy Danger under the armpit, spreading its huge wings, and actually carrying the 1980-ton Jaeger into the air!
"What?"
"WTF?!"
The audience was completely stunned!
There's this move too?
Gipsy Danger ascended higher and higher, eventually being carried out of the atmosphere and into outer space
If they stayed in outer space for too long, their bodies would be destroyed, the cockpit temperature would drop, and oxygen levels would be insufficient. They wouldn't last 2 minutes!
"The ion cannons are all used up! We have no counter-measures for now!"
Raleigh was somewhat desperate. All the methods they could use earlier were spent on dealing with the Level 5 Kaiju Lei.
Now, they couldn't even deal with the Level 4 Kaiju Otachi!
"No, there's still a way!"
Mako's expression was very serious!
Due to her excitement, she was still speaking the Japan dialect!
Mako had a Western appearance, but she had lived in Japan since childhood. Scarlett Johansson's portrayal added a touch of charm to this character.
She had learned fluent Japanese when she acted in 'Lost in Japan,' and it came in handy here.
Many movie fans familiar with anime were excited!
It had that anime feel!
"Chain sword deployed!"
Raleigh was dumbfounded. We have this thing?
The Gipsy Danger's arm exoskeleton module instantly activated, continuously piecing together into a sharp longsword!
Both pilots in the cockpit simultaneously assumed a sword-wielding pose! Incredibly cool!
Since the Heroine Mako's family was tragically attacked by Kaiju, this was her chance for revenge!
"This is for my family!!!"
For my family!
Sword core activated!
Under the sunlight from the other end of the horizon, the Kaiju Otachi was sliced in half by the chain sword!
Cut in two!
Another world-famous painting was born!
The entire audience was dumbfounded, their scalps tingling with excitement!
The Gipsy Danger, in an incredibly cool pose, cut down the Kaiju and plummeted to the ground, grazing the atmosphere from 50,000 feet!
Boom!
Dust flew everywhere!
Ultraman Gaia gave a thumbs up.
Raleigh and Mako received Hero treatment, welcomed by cheering crowds.
But the joy of victory didn't last long. The base had detected news that more Level 5 Kaiju were crossing the wormhole!
The only two remaining Jaegers, the Gipsy Danger and the Eureka Striker, needed to sortie immediately,
carrying a nuclear bomb to destroy the wormhole.
Unfortunately, the father of the pilot father-son duo had an injured arm and couldn't participate in the operation.
Ultimately, the Marshal personally took his place, piloting the Jaeger with his comrade's son, and set off with the nuclear bomb.
The recently victorious Gipsy Danger was on standby nearby.
The treacherous seabed was even more perilous than the battle on the shore just now, a matter of life and death!
Three Level 5 Kaiju were already waiting!
The final boss battle of the film was about to begin!
The audience's emotions hadn't yet recovered, and they were about to face a new round of excitement!
However, this time, both the music and the color palette were much more somber than the on-shore battle.
Before it was extreme exhilaration, now it was extreme suppression!
Everyone's heart was in their throat!
In just one encounter, a surprise attack from a Level 5 Kaiju tore off the Gipsy Danger's left arm!
The Eureka Striker on the other side was also entangled by two Level 5 Kaiju!
The situation was extremely dangerous!
If they were stopped by the Kaiju, more Level 5 Kaiju would emerge from the sea,
and without the Jaegers' resistance, Earth would be completely destroyed by the Kaiju!
At a critical moment, the Marshal in the Eureka Strikercame up with a desperate plan!
"You are nuclear-powered, you can detonate the Jaeger and destroy the passage!"
"Leave these two Kaiju to us!"
He planned to detonate the nuclear bomb on him and take two Level 5 Kaiju with him!
How could John Hansen, the father commanding at the base, bear to watch his son perish with the Kaiju?
But at this moment of human survival,
the originally unruly and arrogant son completed his character arc...
"As my father said, seize the rare opportunity! Let's do this!!"
"It's an honor to fight alongside you, sir!"
This heroic scene brought tears to the eyes of the audience in front of the screen.
The anthem of humanity is the anthem of courage!!
Boom!
The nuclear bomb exploded on the seabed, and the intense energy instantly vaporized the seawater within the hemisphere, forming a void!
Two Kaiju and the Eureka Striker were taken out simultaneously.
Of the original four Jaegers, only the damaged Gipsy Danger remained.
How tragic!
After using its sword to withstand the explosion's impact, the Gipsy Danger faced the remaining Level 5 Kaiju charging from a distance,
raising its remaining arm with the chain sword, cleverly using the impact force to split the Kaiju in two!
With multiple damages to its legs, arms, and torso,
the Gipsy Danger, holding the Kaiju's corpse, stumbled towards the rift!
"No matter what happens, we must complete this mission!"
The entire film's atmosphere also shifted from initial lightness to extreme tragedy!
For the sake of humanity behind them, elite warriors could go to their deaths without hesitation!
At the critical moment, he ejected Mako's cockpit in advance, and the escape pod flew towards the sea surface.
He himself needed to manually activate the nuclear bomb.
Raleigh was prepared for sacrifice.
Holding the Kaiju's DNA, the Jaeger passed the passage's "identification" and successfully drilled into another world.
The protagonist Raleigh also discovered the truth: these Kaiju were indeed manufactured, and the aliens were someone else!
With only 15 seconds left before the nuclear bomb activated, Raleigh successfully activated the escape pod and fled.
The Gipsy Danger completed its final mission, exploding with a roar and destroying the connecting rift!
Finally, it was naturally a happy ending. With everyone worried, the protagonist appeared just in time.
Xu Can and Scarlett Johansson's first kiss scene also took place here.
"I advise you not to watch this movie with them."
Scarlett Johansson reminded Xu Can in his ear, a playful smile on her lips.
Xu Can said nothing, just kissed her directly, just like in the movie.
"Mmm!!!"
Scarlett Johansson's pupils constricted. There were still people around!
But then, she completely succumbed.
"Forget it, who cares."
The movie ended!
Under the exciting main theme of 'pacific rim,'
the credits slowly appeared.
[Director: Xu Can]
[Screenwriter: Xu Can]
Starring: Xu Can, Scarlett Johansson…
Before the credits finished, the audience, who had been thrilled from start to finish, rose to their feet and gave Xu Can's excellent new film the warmest applause!
Amidst the thunderous applause, Xu Can and Scarlett Johansson slowly parted.
Scarlett Johansson looked at Xu Can with emotion:
"Be my boyfriend. Even if I have two competitors, I don't want to miss you."
"Oh?"
Xu Can raised an eyebrow in surprise.
Previously, it was always him who initiated the pursuit of Stone Sister and Taylor Swift.
He didn't expect Scarlett Johansson to actively propose a formal relationship with him this time, even knowing that Xu Can already had two girlfriends...
As expected of Scarlett Johansson.
She's cool!
Chapter 139: The New "pacific rim" Sweeps the World! A Wave of Mech Kaiju!
The 2009 North American film market summer blockbuster season was completely dominated by Xu Can.
Starting with "iron man 2: extraordinary dragon," followed by "captain america: the first avenger," "the hangover," "interstellar," and "Thor."
From May until the end of August, the box office champions were all films from Star River Pictures!
This film company, established just two years ago, single-handedly crushed the six giants: Disney, Paramount, Fox, Warner, Columbia, and Universal!
Columbia was relatively lucky; due to their relationship with "Spider-Man," they maintained deep cooperation with Xu Can.
Xu Can's Star River Pictures focuses on film production, similar to Legendary Pictures and New Line Cinema, which are both production-focused companies.
Even in his previous life, even though Legendary Pictures created masterpieces like "the lord of the rings" trilogy, "the dark knight" trilogy, "pacific rim," "Godzilla," and "300," they still needed to sign distribution agreements with Sony Columbia or other giants to leverage the six giants' networks and theater distribution.
Without cooperating with the six giants, they would have to negotiate terms with each theater chain, and the theaters might not even be willing. The complexity of the intermediate steps would increase exponentially compared to making a movie.
The same was true for Xu Can's Xinghe Entertainment; as a new player, they certainly had no distribution channels at first.
To get their movies released quickly, they formed a long-term partnership with Sony Columbia.
Xu Can and Howard Stringer, the chairman of Sony North America, had a good enough relationship that the distribution channel revenue split was pushed to the lowest limit, with Sony barely making any profit.
The goal was to tie themselves to Xu Can's ship.
Howard Stringer had actually foreseen that Hollywood's creative ability would decline year by year in the future, gradually failing to produce sufficiently excellent original works.
For example, the golden age of Hollywood, with a burst of masterpieces like in 1994, was gone forever.
In the future, it would either be film universes adapted from IPs, or there would be geniuses constantly creating new IPs.
Coincidentally, both types of creators pointed to the same person—Xu Can!
As long as he tied himself to Xu Can, he would make money!
Columbia took the risk of distributing at a loss, unconditionally helping Xu Can's films reach more theaters.
Now it seems Stringer won the gamble.
Xu Can ate the meat, and they drank the soup. Just drinking the soup was enough to fill them up.
Otherwise, Sony's self-produced films would find it difficult to gain an advantage among the giants.
Look at the results of this summer box office: in four months, nearly
As soon as one movie finished its run, another quickly took over!
It simply didn't give the other giants any chance!
Stringer even heard rumors that executives from Disney, Warner, and Fox were trying to contact Xu Can,
Hoping Xu Can could cooperate with them on distribution,
To this, Howard Stringer expressed disdain.
"Can they offer concessions to the extent I have? Can they unconditionally listen to Xu Can? Can they make up their minds to do a loss-making business?"
Stringer believed that these profit-driven, arrogant guys could not impress Xu Can.
To cooperate with Xu Can, they must first give him enough respect and treat him as a true friend.
Now it seems that when Xu Can was just an actor and Spider-Man hadn't yet become globally popular, Stringerbegan to win over Xu Can.
This was simply the wisest decision he had ever made in his life!
As the summer box office ended and the market entered the cooler Halloween season,
Xu Can still dominated the box office!
"What was their opening weekend box office again?"
A Sony executive chuckled, "106 million, Mr. Stringer."
"Wait, how much?"
Even Howard Stringer, who never underestimated Xu Can, was stunned.
"This kind of commercial popcorn movie, its opening weekend exceeded 100 million?"
"Yes, the word-of-mouth from both the media and general audiences is quite excellent. It made 32 million dollars on its opening day, and the box office did not drop in the following two days."
Xu Can's films' opening day box office was enough to rival other films' opening weekends, one day equaling three days!
In this relatively cold autumn season, Xu Can still dominated Hollywood!
"Hollywood is really going to be surnamed Xu," Howard Stringer shook his head and smiled bitterly.
...
In his previous life, the original "pacific rim" did not perform well in terms of critical reception or box office in North America.
Its opening weekend was 38.3 million dollars, ranking only 3rd at the box office, even less than Adam Sandler's brainless comedy "Grown Ups 2."
There were multiple reasons for this, such as North America gradually losing interest in this type of sci-fi mech film in 2013.
Additionally, neither the lead actors nor other supporting roles were A-list stars; they were all new faces.
Although the investment was 190 million dollars, the special effects budget was still expensive, and the production company did not have more funds to create battle scenes.
Of the four mechs, only Gipsy Danger was showing off; the other mechs were all taking a beating.
While the original "pacific rim" was met with a cold reception in North America, it was exceptionally popular in the Korean, Mexican, Russian, Taiwanese, Australian, and Chinese markets!
Especially in the Chinese market, it made 50 million on its opening day, 280 million in its first week, and even achieved an excellent single-day record of 118 million.
This was enough to prove that the film itself was exciting enough, and Chinese audiences were not particularly interested in Hollywood stars, nor did they overly pursue big-name actors.
In the parallel world, now.
The new "pacific rim" has Xu Can, a box office harvester, and popular actress Scarlett Johansson as his co-star.
Coupled with the consistently good reputation of Xu Can's films, North American moviegoers unconditionally trust Xu Can.
On its opening day, queues to buy tickets appeared in cinemas across North America, which has become a tradition for Xu Can's films.
Even if one doesn't follow movie release news, just by looking at the queues outside cinemas, if there are too many people, it must be Xu Can's movie.
Given such immense popularity, it was normal for "pacific rim" to achieve 106 million dollars on its opening weekend.
Not only did "pacific rim" perform well at the box office, but its reputation naturally did not hold Xu Can back.
The film received strong support from many media outlets and film critics, who praised its powerful visual effects and the exciting mech universe.
"'pacific rim' is the most visually spectacular film of the year. As expected of Xu Can's work, it is also the best Kaiju movie I have ever seen!"
Film critic Pitt Hammond wrote on the professional film review website "Movie Online."
The Hollywood Reporter: "'pacific rim' is the kind of sci-fi blockbuster you hope to see, and Xu Can spares no effort to fulfill that wish. He has pushed the battles between mechs and Kaiju to the extreme. The movie is high-energy throughout, constantly impacting your brain from beginning to end!"
The New York Times: "'pacific rim' has really whetted the appetite of Kaiju tokusatsu movie fans and Japanese mech fans. This is a true super blockbuster, and the exhilaration comes like a hurricane. Never doubt Xu Can's films!"
"pacific rim" had no deeper meaning, no exploration of profound issues like society or humanity; it was purely a playful work by Xu Can, a complete commercial film.
Even so, it still maintained a high score of 8.3/10 on IMDb! Rotten Tomatoes score 85%, MTC 82 points!
As a commercial film, its score even surpassed many art-house films! And it received unanimous praise from film critics across America.
This made the other major Hollywood giants drop their jaws!
Especially Paramount CEO Brian Robbins, who had previously publicly claimed to the media that Xu Can's film was a plagiarism of "transformers," and that it would not compare to theirs in terms of either critical reception or box office.
However, "pacific rim," which he had comprehensively disparaged, comprehensively beat "transformers" in terms of critical reception, reviews, and box office.
As Paramount's proud IP, "transformers" only scored 6.7/10 on its opening weekend on IMDb.
"transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" was even crushed by "Iron Man 2" and "Captain America" during the summer box office season.
Paramount CEO Brian Robbins now appears to be nothing short of a Joker.
...
In addition to the North American market, the new "pacific rim" was as popular in the Chinese market as it was in his previous life.
Due to Xu Can's Chinese identity and the cool performance of the Crimson Typhoon Jaeger, the film's energy was even more explosive than in its previous life!
On its opening day in the China market, it raked in 120 million RMB! In its first week, it achieved 4 box office! Its highest single-day record even surpassed 200 million!
Xu Can ignited a Jaeger craze ahead of schedule in 2009!
Even before the film had been released for a month, Crimson Typhoon Jaeger toys had already appeared at the entrances of primary and secondary schools across the country.
Yiwu Small Commodity Market made a killing at 790.
pacific rim was incredibly popular, whether in university or elementary school classrooms.
Students of all ages debated whether the Crimson Typhoon Jaeger or Gipsy Danger was stronger.
They discussed the parameters of each Jaeger, debated whether Kaiju or Godzilla was more powerful, and whether Eureka Striker could defeat Godzilla.
Even Xu Can hadn't anticipated that the new pacific rimcould create an even broader impact than in its previous life!
He just happened to be planning to continue producing pacific rim 2 when he had time, carefully creating a complete trilogy, rather than the farce of pacific rim 2 from its previous life.
Such a strong market reaction also strengthened Xu Can's confidence!
In less than a month of release, pacific rim's global box office had already surpassed 700 million USD! It seemed breaking 1 billion was a certainty.
Perhaps at some point in the future, when someone compiles a list of films that have surpassed 1 billion in global box office, they will look up and see that all of them were produced by Xu Can.
Just as pacific rim was raking in box office, another long-prepared blockbuster by Xu Can had completed post-production!
"That fast? It's ready already?"
Scarlett Johansson couldn't believe it; a film she starred in had just been released, and now an even bigger production was about to hit the screens!
"Yes, my team members are all elites, their efficiency even scares me."
Xu Can smiled confidently.
"The film has passed censorship now. If we rush the promotion, we might even make it for the Christmas slot!"
"But Avatar is in the Christmas slot, isn't that a problem?"
Scarlett was a little worried, as this was, after all, James Cameron's sci-fi masterpiece!
Other film companies would rather avoid it, so why was Xu Can stubbornly crashing into it?
"Avatar?"
Xu Can chuckled. He might be a bit flustered by other films, but he wasn't worried about Avatar at all.
What if they went head-to-head? He couldn't lose!
Originally, interstellar was expected to go against Avatar, but now interstellar was released early in the summer slot.
So, with all due respect, Director James Cameron,
Your opponent is The Avengers!
Chapter 140: The Avengers Goes Head-to-Head with Avatar!
20th Century Fox was originally a film company formed by the merger of two film companies, 20th Century and Fox.
In 1985, 20th Century Fox was acquired by the North America media giant Murdoch Group, becoming a subsidiary of Murdoch.
Rupert Murdoch himself served as the CEO of 20th Century Fox, personally overseeing the film industry.
Due to the decline of comic book adaptation films in the parallel world, Fox did not create the X Police series.
Their current notable works are the Star Wars six-part series.
Other than that, at most they had Home Alone, Independence Day, Cast Away, and night at the museum...
Having failed to produce sufficiently impressive results in Hollywood for a long time, and having relied on the old capital of Star Wars for many years,
night at the museum, which had been highly anticipated, repeatedly encountered Xu Can's films and suffered setbacks.
Once one of the Big Six, 20th Century Fox was not doing well in the 21st century, and its annual financial reports were not very good.
Fox's stock, FOXA, on the NASDAQ market, was also gradually declining.
The controlling Murdoch Group and CEO Rupert Murdochhimself were quite worried.
The film company, which was once considered a cash cow, now seemed to be a white elephant.
Fortunately, they found the Director who created box office myths, James Cameron!
His Titanic still holds the global box office record!
It achieved an astronomical figure of 1.84 billion in 1997, a record that remains unbroken to this day!
The closest currently is Spider-Man 2: The Amazing Spider-Man, with 1.2 billion USD in global box office.
When Titanic became a global sensation in 1997, James Cameron took the script for Avatar to the six Hollywood giants seeking collaboration.
Because James Cameron's plan was too bold, the film almost entirely used real-time rendered motion capture technology!
Other giants were unwilling to collaborate, but Fox, with whom he had previously worked, was willing to give him a chance.
Murdoch made the decision, providing a budget of 10 million USD for James Cameron to shoot a concept proof segment.
"It looks real, but it doesn't exist in the real world."
This concept was indeed crazy at the time.
Finally, with the technological advancements from films like the lord of the rings and king kong, coupled with the technological innovation brought by the rise of Xu Can's Starlight Digital,
Avatar finally had the production conditions and was released in the Christmas slot at the end of 2009!
Without Xu Can's interference, James Cameron's masterpiece would have continued its previous life's madness, igniting a global 3D film craze.
Avatar's box office would have surpassed Titanic, becoming the new overlord with 2.789 billion!
Ten
Until The Avengers 4 took the global box office crown.
Who would have thought that Avatar would have a re-release 12 years later, once again narrowly surpassing The Avengers 4, continuing to hold the global box office crown.
It can be said that without The Avengers, the only one who could surpass Titanic was James Cameron himself.
20th Century Fox was full of confidence in Avatar, which had been refined for ten years.
Rupert Murdoch, the head of Murdoch Media, announced to the world on the day Avatar's release date was set:
"Xu Can and his Marvel films achieved impressive results in the summer slot, but we have brought out James Cameron, whose record has stood unbroken for 12 years~~~!"
"Now, only he himself can break his record!"
"Avatar will surely surpass Titanic and become the new box office champion!"
At this time, Xu Can's Xinghe Entertainment had already announced that The Avengers would be released for Christmas, going head-to-head with Avatar.
Under these circumstances, Murdoch seemingly didn't badmouth Xu Can, but in reality, he didn't take his The Avengers seriously.
Perhaps in Murdoch's eyes, even The Avengers couldn't go head-to-head with Avatar.
The Avengers?
Just a gathering of childish comic characters, what's so good about it?
Avatar is the new era's sci-fi epic masterpiece that will dominate all of Hollywood!
...
When Xu Can officially announced The Avengers' Christmas release, all of Hollywood, and even global film media, were shocked!
Didn't they just announce the start of filming not long ago? It's set for release so soon?
Xu Can's films have always been quick to shoot and quick to produce.
But this was too fast!
Even internal company executives like Kevin Feige and Happy couldn't quite believe it.
"Is releasing so quickly too risky? And the opponent is Avatar! That's James Cameron!"
"What about James Cameron? Is he really the King of the World?"
Xu Can retorted.
"This..."
Happy was speechless.
The sunny boy who used to live in a rented room, constantly auditioning for extra roles, and working at a coffee shop,
had now become the emperor who controlled an entertainment empire!
Happy believed that Xu Can didn't mean to question him. He replied casually while responding to an email.
But it was these unintentional words that best highlighted a person's aura.
Happy even felt a bit of trepidation just now and quickly chuckled:
"Yes, James Cameron is indeed strong, but our film is not weak either."
Only then did Xu Can lift his head from the computer and look at Happy seriously.
"Happy, we've been brothers for so long. You have to believe in our film. No matter who we encounter, no matter what slot, we will not be afraid."
What's more, this time it's The Avengers, which has been building up for a long time."
Xu Can chuckled confidently,
"You can just search online and see how many people are willing to watch The Avengers every day. Although the Christmas slot is a bit rushed, it is indeed a suitable release window."
This enlightened Happy; he was still thinking about this matter with traditional Hollywood mindset.
In the past, Hollywood movies, each work and each series, were separate.
Even sequels were released several years later.
Considering the dissipation of market enthusiasm, it was necessary to re-create momentum for the film. Even if the film was completed and approved, and could be released in theaters at any time,
Generally, film production and distribution companies would spend a large sum of money on publicity and promotion,
Including various roadshows, sneak previews, in-theater trailers, outdoor posters, online promotions, etc.
Many films even deliberately exposed scandals to create buzz.
When the atmosphere was built to its best, they would then release it in theaters to maximize profits.
This was the normal logic for a film's marketing and distribution.
Xu Can did not play by the rules from the start; he didn't bother with those superficial things,
Because The Avengers has been a top-tier project since its inception!
Since Iron Man, Xu Can's popularity and prestige have been steadily increasing at a high level.
And in the summer of 2009, several Marvel movies in a row had already pushed his popularity and the anticipation for The Avengers to their peak.
Now, hundreds of millions of people discuss Marvel and The Avengers on Twitter and other social media every day.
Everyone is predicting The Avengers plot, predicting the villains, predicting who the original Avengers members will be.
The little post-credit scene after Thor has been dissected by netizens, almost frame by frame, with every piece of information extracted to analyze The Avengers' plot!
Even when Xinghe Entertainment's official account posted news that pacific rim's box office exceeded 900 million, people were still commenting below:
"Please, please, The Avengers must be released this year! Please!"
"Avengers! Avengers!"
"Avengers, assemble!"
More and more people were cultivated by Xu Can to become Marvel fans, and everyone was looking forward to the arrival of The Avengers.
In terms of momentum, while other movies were spending 100 million or 200 million US dollars on promotion,
Xu Can was using four movies to build momentum for The Avengers.
It could even be said that Iron Man 1 and 2, Captain America, and Thor were all large promotional films for The Avengers!
Other movies spent money on promotion, but Xu Can not only promoted his movies but also earned over 3 billion US dollars in box office revenue!
Those Hollywood giants, facing this unprecedented combination of punches, truly didn't know where to complain.
They only now truly understood the concept of a Marvel Cinematic Universe, but it was too late; the market was gradually being encroached upon by Xu Can.
Even DC, the only threat to Xu Can, sold its company to Xu Can after a series of box office failures.
"So, do we lack publicity and momentum?"
Xu Can asked with a smile.
Happy was dumbfounded after hearing Xu Can's explanation.
Kevin Feige, who was sitting on the sofa nearby drinking tea, quickly understood the concept.
The prototype of the Marvel Cinematic Universe was proposed by him, but Xu Can fully refined and executed it.
"Well, that is brilliant!"
At the door, Trump's daughter, Ivanka, clapped her hands in praise.
It had been a long time since they last met, and this young lady still maintained her aloof demeanor, but her gaze towards Xu Can was filled with fervent desire and a hint of resentment.
As if saying: It's been so long, don't you know to come see me, hmph.
Xu Can deliberately ignored her gaze; at this moment, he couldn't spare attention for Ivanka.
Just Taylor Swift, Stone Sister, and Scarlett Johanssonalone were enough for Xu Can to handle.
This woman, who was cool on the outside but wild on the inside, was truly powerful, capable of exhausting Xu Can's energy twofold.
She was practically a succubus! Besides Xu Can, who could tell?
"Since that's the case, no more problems, right? Then let's execute it. Go do what you need to do."
"Got it!"
Happy was quite fired up after hearing Xu Can's explanation, rubbing his hands together eagerly.
"Watch us crush Avatar!"
Kevin Feige also stood up and nodded: "I'll arrange for the promotional video to go online. You two chat."
He vaguely knew that something was off between Ivankaand Xu Can, and he wisely gave them space.
After the two 'lightbulbs' left, Ivanka casually closed Xu Can's office door and drew the blinds.
"What are you doing?" Xu Can had a faint ominous feeling.
"Nothing, just want to have a quiet chat with you."
Ivanka sat down in the chair in front of Xu Can, feigning indifference, her legs neatly together like a well-bred young lady. She naturally took off her trench coat, revealing her graceful figure underneath.
Oh, high-waisted stockings.
Xu Can pretended not to see, continuing to stare at his computer.
Given the young lady's personality, if he didn't make the first move, she probably wouldn't either.
"Let me handle these emails, it might take a while. Why don't you go back first?"
"It's okay, take your time, I won't disturb you."
Ivanka casually said she wouldn't disturb him, but her long, high-heeled legs were already beside Xu Can, her arms around his neck.
"You…"
"Don't talk, you continue working."
Xu Can held firm for now, ignoring her and continuing to reply to emails.
As the chairman, he had many decisions to process.
As he was replying to emails, he suddenly felt a chill, followed by a warmth, like the warm winter of Los Angeles.
Yes, I'm talking about the weather, nothing else.
After an unknown amount of time, Kevin Feige suddenly remembered something and knocked on Xu Can's office door.
"Come in!"
"Xu, we're using the first version of The Avengers trailer, right? Just confirming."
"That's right."
Xu Can nodded seriously, seemingly engrossed in official business.
"Alright! The trailer will be released tonight!"
Kevin Feige didn't disturb him further and closed the office door.
After walking a few steps, he suddenly realized.
Ivanka was in the office just now, and he himself was talking to an employee outside the door, but he hadn't seen her leave the office.
However, when he pushed the door open and entered the office, he didn't see Ivanka's figure inside.
So the question is, where did Ivanka go just now?
Chapter 141: The Avengers Trailer Shocks the Entire Network!
"Who would have thought that the North America film market in 2009 would be different from before!"
"Previously, the summer blockbuster season, where 'immortals fought' and masterpieces emerged frequently, was completely dominated by Xu Can's Star River Pictures! Continuously topping the charts."
"Throughout the entire summer season, looking across Hollywood, no single giant could rival it!"
"However, the Christmas slot, typically filled with romance films, has become an arena for sci-fi blockbusters!"
"On one side is James Cameron, the King of the World, with his brand-new, epoch-making masterpiece, Avatar!"
"On the other side is Xu Can, the creator of the Marvelempire and the challenger currently dominating Hollywood, bringing the Marvel Cinematic Universe epic, The Avengers!"
"Such a head-on collision in the Christmas slot is a rare sight in Hollywood history!"
The Avengers vs. Avatar, comparable to Superman vs. Sentinel!
The New York Times, Los Angeles Daily, Chicago Daily, CNN, FOX, CBS, and other newspapers, media outlets, or television networks all promoted this Christmas showdown in unison!
Such a situation was indeed big news, even feeling like Xu Can deliberately engineered the collision.
Avatar had announced its official release date two months prior, aiming to give other film companies a chance to avoid the same release window.
Fox was full of confidence in Avatar, believing that no one would choose to go head-to-head with it.
Except for Xu Can!
Xu Can, knowing Avatar's release date, chose to directly confront it!
December 25th was the Friday of the movie's premiere!
On this day, the fiercest box office battle since the new century would be born!
"Recently, in an interview with the media, Rupert Murdoch, head of Fox and chairman of the Murdoch Group, stated that they had no plans to change the release date in response to Xu Can's proactive declaration of war."
"It's not a problem for two blockbuster movies to be released on the same day!" Murdoch said.
"Famous Director Steven Spielberg pointed out that perhaps one company would announce a delay."
"He stated that no one is willing to sacrifice economic benefits to go head-to-head with another heavyweight blockbuster; one side will definitely not be able to withstand the pressure."
"Film critic Roger Ebert stated in an interview with our newspaper that this is a good thing for movie fans, as they can watch both movies simultaneously."
"He finally added, 'If the audience's budget is insufficient or they don't have enough time and have to choose one movie, I predict that The Avengers will win!'"
Not only did traditional media extensively report on this Christmas battle, but the internet was also in an uproar.
Some netizens believed that James Cameron would continue his box office myth.
Titanic and The Terminator both generated impressive box office numbers, so Avatar would certainly reach new heights!
Many netizens also expressed that compared to the completely unfamiliar Avatar, The Avengers, having been built up through several movies and accumulated from past comics, clearly had higher popularity!
"The Avatar trailer is just a bunch of blue-skinned monkeys, how can it beat The Avengers?"
"Avengers? That's for kids, adults watch Avatar!"
"Times have changed, old man! The Avengers is an adult romance!"
"What's there to argue about? I choose to watch both!"
While sparking controversy on the internet, some betting websites even opened odds for this Christmas battle.
Based on the odds, The Avengers was basically on par with Avatar, with Avengers at 1.5 and Avatar at 1.75.
As for movies like The Princess and the Frog, A Christmas Carol, and 2012, their odds were ridiculously high, making it impossible for them to compete for the box office.
2012 could barely contend for the top three; this special effects blockbuster, released in mid-November 2009, was defeated in its opening weekend by pacific rim, which had been released a month earlier.
It wasn't until pacific rim went offline that 2012 barely managed to secure a week as box office champion.
As a result, it would soon face the merciless crushing of two behemoths!
Just as everyone was speculating about the performance of Avatar and The Avengers, 20th Century Fox first broke astonishing news!
"Fox officially announced that James Cameron's masterpiece, Avatar, would be moved up, from Christmas Day, December 25th, to one week earlier, December 18th!"
Xu Can remained unmoving, not expecting James Cameron to be the first to crack; he actively avoided the confrontation by releasing the movie a week earlier.
"What do we do? If they release a week early and accumulate enough word-of-mouth and box office, it might be even harder in the second week."
Happy was a little worried again.
"I said, can you have some confidence? What we're releasing isn't Thor, it's not Hulk, it's The Avengers, big brother!"
Before Xu Can could speak, Wen Feiqi retorted from the side.
Happy was truly too pessimistic.
Xu Can felt it didn't matter; it was normal for someone in the team to be more worried, as it could help decision-makers consider various factors.
But as the backbone, Xu Can needed to have absolute confidence.
"Don't worry," Xu Can waved his hand calmly, "There's no need to say more about this; we'll proceed as planned."
"Moreover, Avatar's reputation might not be that good."
Xu Can was certain in his heart.
He knew very well that the reason Avatar swept the globe in his previous life was primarily due to the comprehensive upgrade of the technology used in the film.
Whether it was motion capture, IMAX 3D, or the real-time rendered alien scenes and creatures,
these all brought a novel experience to the audience and triggered a new round of technological innovation in Hollywood.
But Xu Can had already mastered all of these!
Starting with Spider-Man, Xu Can had used the latest technology in his subsequent films.
Whether it was motion capture or real-time rendering, Xu Can's films had utilized and greatly developed these techniques.
The Marvel series, pacific rim—these movies pushed visual effects to the extreme!
The IMAX 3D mecha battles created an unparalleled sense of shock!
Xu Can almost single-handedly advanced world film technology by five years.
If one were to view Avatar with the perspective of later generations, it was actually just so-so.
The story of Avatar itself didn't have profound content; packaged with an alien background, it ultimately amounted to nothing more than the white westward expansion.
Although The Avengers was also a visual effects blockbuster without a profound story core,
its biggest advantage over Avatar was that Xu Can had created rich character designs through multiple films!
What if your background setting is flashy and your special effects are good?
What attracts the audience more are the character designs!
It's those Heroes with different abilities!
Of course, Xu Can wasn't afraid of Avatar!
Sure enough, when The Avengers trailer went online, the "Avengers" term immediately topped the trending searches on major platforms!
The number of views exceeded 200 million! Comments, likes, and shares surpassed 10 million!
...
"Calamity is coming, war is imminent!"
"Our ordinary strength is powerless to resist."
Accompanied by Commissioner Nick Fury's deep voice, New York City was once again destroyed.
Various disasters created a strong sense of doomsday.
"Commissioner Fury, I think it's time."
[Produced by Marvel Studios]
[Presented by Xinghe Entertainment]
Captain America is punching a sandbag away;
"Sir, do you want me to rejoin the world?"
"No, I want you to save the world."
In a slum in South America, Agent Natasha found a bespectacled, refined middle-aged man.
"Dr. Banner, we need your help."
"What if I don't want to?"
Roar—
Hulk's anger was terrifying!
Thor's hammer landed on the ground, with Thor's towering figure beside it.
"What exactly do you want me to do?"
Boom!
A massive lightning bolt struck down!
"This team is called The Avengers."
At Stark Tower, Iron Man soared into the sky!
"They say I'm not qualified to join? Say I'm arrogant?"
Boom!
Iron Man performed a rocket kick, sending Thor flying.
"I think they need some time to get along."
Thud!
Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, the Big Three formed a three-way standoff!
[This Christmas!]
"You're truly desperate, finding these circus performers to save Earth?"
Loki, with a domineering and sinister expression, appeared, mocking Nick Fury with a half-smile.
"We are not a team; we are a ticking time bomb."
"We cannot face this crisis alone; we need to form a team!"
When the camera panned around The Avengers' six leaders, and the audience saw The Avengers members working together in unison,
Every Marvel fan couldn't help but burst into tears!
Really!
It really appeared!
A scene that could only be imagined in the comics will actually appear on the big screen! Become a reality!
[Avengers]
[The Avengers]
[December 25th]
[A Christmas gift for you!]
[Supports Dolby sound, IMAX 2D/3D]
...
After watching the trailer, although movie fans were not clear about the specific content of the movie,
Only two words remained in everyone's hearts!
Shocking!
There is still a month until the Christmas season,
Movie fans around the world are already impatient!
As for the other work, Avatar, netizens had long forgotten it.
Avatar? What Avatar?
We want to watch The Avengers!.
Chapter 142: Watching Avatar in a Private Cinema, and Friction with Victoria Beckham
Almost everyone in the world who pays attention to movie dynamics is following this Avatar vs. The Avengersbattle!
Facing the imposing six leaders of The Avengers, the Na'vi of Pandora panicked and quickly shifted their ground.
Originally scheduled to be released on Christmas Day, December 25th, it suddenly announced a one-week advance, scheduled for release on December 18th.
Xu Can's The Avengers didn't care, but Disney really wanted to curse!
The Princess and the Frog originally planned to take advantage of the two behemoths not being released yet, release it early to make a fortune, and get a box office champion.
Without Avatar, this well-produced animation would certainly have no pressure.
Unfortunately, Avatar is here!
...
As usual, Xu Can would always take a girl to watch such blockbusters when they were released.
He had previously taken Taylor Swift to see batman v superman, and also took Stone Sister to see star trek.
Sometimes he even had to become a time management master, taking 3 people to watch one movie 3 times!
This time, Avatar was no exception, and the difficulty had been fully upgraded!
"Honey, will you come with me to see Avatar? It would be even better if it was just the two of us!"
"Darling, I want to see Avatar, you can only accompany me, no one else is allowed!"
"Avatar is out, are you interested? I'll treat you... By the way, can you watch it with me first this time, don't worry about Emma and Taylor."
"I got the Avatar key, it's in my private cinema at home, Friday at 8 PM, I'll be waiting for you at home."
Emma Stone, Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson, and Ivanka Trump...
No, the first three are fine, but what is Miss Ivanka doing causing trouble?
They obviously knew about Xu Can's time management method before, and this time they explicitly stipulated that they were not allowed to watch with others.
Since that was the case, Xu Can didn't want to pretend anymore.
"Okay, come to my house on Friday afternoon, we'll have dinner together and then go to the movies."
Xu Can sent the same message to all three.
This led to Taylor Swift, Emma Stone, and Scarlett Johansson looking at each other at Xu Can's mansion on the afternoon of the 18th.
"You... why are you here?"
"Why are they here?"
"Xu Can!"
The three women's imagined private dates with Xu Canfell through, and they were inevitably a little annoyed and embarrassed.
"Listen to me, tickets for the Avatar premiere are quite popular, even I might not be able to get them. It just so happens that Ivanka got the authentic movie key, and it can be played in her private cinema at home, so we can go watch it together."
"What?"
"Are you kidding?"
"Jesus, Xu!"
"Don't you want to see it? I also put in a lot of effort for this, do you think an authentic key is easy to get?"
Xu Can deliberately darkened his expression, "If anyone doesn't want to go to the movie, you can go back and rest first."
Then he resumed his sunny smile, "Those who want to watch, stay, I've prepared Chinese food."
Facing this combination of stick and carrot, the three women were stunned.
They looked at each other.
Although they didn't want to share Xu Can's time with the other two, if they upset Xu Can, their standing in his heart might drop significantly.
Wouldn't that be handing Xu Can over?
They had already contended for so long, they might as well grit their teeth, and one day they would be able to have Xu Can all to themselves.
The three women, by coincidence, squeezed out smiles, pretending to be good sisters.
"No problem, let's watch the fun together." Taylor Swiftput her arm around Emma Stone next to her.
"Yes, I think so." Emma Stone glanced at her sideways, nodding helplessly.
"I don't care, as long as I'm with you."
Scarlett Johansson's cool attitude, with her arms crossed, made the other two women feel a common hatred!
We were here first!
It must be said that Scarlett Johansson was indeed a great threat, and even Taylor Swift did not have much confidence.
Seeing this, Xu Can nodded secretly.
Sure enough, one cannot be unconditionally humble to women, otherwise, they will increasingly take him for granted.
From time to time, he had to show some aura to intimidate them, and they would be more devoted.
As the group chatted at the door, the doorbell rang, and a young South American maid with an amazing figure opened the door.
"Greetings, Ladies; Hello, Xu, my friend."
It turned out to be the neighboring Beckham couple.
Beckham and his wife had repeatedly suggested getting together with their good neighbor, but Xu Can was busy outside and never had the chance.
Now was the perfect time, using Ivanka's private cinema as an excuse to invite people to watch a movie, and also to make Beckham owe him a favor.
At the same time, he could change the nature of this date into a party, and a friends' party would not be a Shura field.
Everyone is a friend, so it's perfectly reasonable to invite them all, right?
Not only that, but the neighboring Tom Cruise couple also accepted Xu Can's invitation.
Tom Cruise's current wife was Katie Holmes, who played Rachel in Batman Begins.
A group of people had a lively dinner at Xu Can's place, during which Xu Can chatted a lot with Tom Cruise and Beckham,
The women also gathered together, chattering about their own things, a harmonious scene.
Then they each drove to Ivanka's mansion not far away.
Even though he had told Ivanka beforehand, seeing so many people coming to her house in such a grand manner, she couldn't help but feel a bit conflicted.
"Didn't you say we were watching the movie alone?" Ivanka pulled Xu Can aside and pouted.
"It's livelier with more people, I'll make it up to you later, you know."
"You're annoying..."
Ivanka remembered the excitement of last time in Xu Can's office, and her usually cold face instantly became shy.
"Oh my god, is this an IMAX screen?"
"Of course, you like it? If you like it, I'll give it to you."
"Wait... What?" Xu Can was a little confused.
Ivanka said she built a private movie theater in her mansion, but I didn't expect it to be an IMAX screen?
Although it was only the basic smaller size of 22m x 16m, it was still IMAX certified!
"You're giving it to me?"
"Yes, if you like it. Including this house, I don't usually live here much. If you like watching movies, you can just come here to watch them from now on."
Xu Can's mouth twitched a few times.
As expected of a rich woman, an asset worth tens of millions of dollars was given away just like that.
Although Xu Can could afford it too, he wouldn't be so casual.
The advantage of a private cinema is that there's no need to stick to a schedule; once everyone is comfortably seated, the movie can start at any time.
Xu Can sat in the optimal viewing area at the C position, and after a series of open and secret struggles, Taylor Swift and Stone Sister secured the two seats next to him, one on his left and one on his right.
They had been with Xu Can the longest and were the most willing to go all out.
Scarlett Johansson, resigned, could only sit next to Taylor Swift, with Ivanka on her other side.
Beckham and his wife, and Tom Cruise and his wife, seeing this, deliberately pretended not to notice and sat in the front row, far away.
The internal circles of Hollywood stars were basically aware of Xu Can's current situation; he had women on both arms, but he wasn't seen as a playboy.
These actresses willingly followed him; it was their mutual consent, and others couldn't judge.
Moreover, Xu Can's character was much better than those male stars with chaotic private lives.
After much commotion, the movie finally began to play formally.
...
"...Due to the similarity of your genome with your brother's, you can continue his project and start a new life on a new planet."
At the beginning of Avatar, the protagonist boarded a spaceship to Pandora.
Pandora is a terrestrial moon of the gas giant Polyphemus in the Alpha Centauri star system.
On the IMAX giant screen, the images of the two planets were indeed stunning.
But Xu Can could clearly feel that the people present didn't have a strong reaction.
He remembered being truly impressed the first time he took a train from Jinling to the neighboring city of Wuxi to watch IMAX 3D Avatar.
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Why was the reaction so small this time?
Soon, Taylor Swift next to him revealed the answer, whispering into Xu Can's ear:
"My evaluation is that it's not as good as your interstellar."
No wonder, current audiences had already seen the black hole Kargantua and witnessed cosmic wonders on the screen.
A mere Pandora indeed couldn't cause much of a stir.
The effect was greatly diminished.
As the story progressed, the protagonist Jake connected with an Avatar and transformed into a blue giant, wandering through the jungles of Pandora.
The originally showy tracking shots now seemed commonplace.
Xu Can even clearly saw traces of Spydercam and some dynamic shots; James Cameron couldn't help but use Xu Can's technology.
Xu Can had watched this movie at least three times in his previous life, and he practically knew the plot by heart, so he naturally wasn't very interested.
Coupled with the drinks he had during dinner, which he hadn't had a chance to relieve himself of.
Xu Can really couldn't hold it in and simply got up to relieve himself.
Anyway, he knew every shot, so he wasn't afraid of missing anything.
Not long after Xu Can went out, Victoria, Beckham's wife, also felt something was off and followed him to the restroom.
When she entered, Xu Can had just come out.
The IMAX hall of the private cinema was quite large, which made the restroom corridor relatively narrow, requiring two people to slightly squeeze past each other.
Xu Can and Victoria had met many times before, sometimes even jogging together in the morning, so they were quite familiar.
"You also find it very boring, don't you?"
Victoria suddenly smiled and struck up a conversation.
"I'm quite familiar with this movie."
"Is that so…"
Victoria secretly sized up Xu Can, then suddenly reached out and touched Xu Can's abs.
"We agreed to work out together before. Have you been secretly working out behind my back? Your abs are even firmer now."
She was indeed at the age of '30 like a wolf'; Xu Cannoticed her eyes were full of passion.
No, sister, are our relations good to this extent?
We've only jogged together a few times in the morning.
"Then next time for yoga, should I call you to join?"
Xu Can politely probed.
Victoria, however, agreed very quickly:
"Great, how about next Monday? David is going to Milan, and I'll be home alone, so it's perfect."
"Well, OK…"
Since she was so eager, Xu Can found it hard to refuse, especially since they were good neighbors.
"Then it's settled."
David Beckham originally joined Los Angeles Galaxy, but to catch the World Cup next year, the 34-year-old was loaned to AC Milan.
Unexpectedly, he ended up becoming a regular rotation midfielder, and his tactical position in Milan was quite important.
During the Serie A winter break, he finally got to return to North America to spend Christmas with his wife, only to have to fly back to Milan for training.
The 'wolf-like' Victoria had been left alone for a long time, and next door was a young, strong, handsome, and dashing Eastern young man.
How could she resist?
"Great, I'll be waiting for you at home on Monday."
Victoria gave Xu Can a flirtatious look and brushed past him.
"Oops…"
The corridor was too narrow, and some friction was inevitable when they faced each other.
Xu Can felt her good figure, and Victoria also seemed to feel Xu Can's 'length'.
Her eyes visibly softened into a pool of autumn water, as if she wanted to devour Xu Can like a tiger right then and there.
"Hiss…"
Returning to the cinema and sitting down, Taylor Swiftnaturally hooked her arm through Xu Can's.
"Darling, what's wrong?"
Xu Can gently shook his head.
Nothing, just got harassed by an older woman, no big deal.
However… since he had agreed to do yoga with her, it wouldn't be good to go back on his word.
Xu Can watched the rest of Avatar with utter disinterest