Chapter 494 "Journey to the West" Is Released Globally

Even though Wang Mo has never purchased relevant skills in the system, he is no novice in filming.

Because in the early days, he mastered almost all the relevant knowledge about movies.

In terms of theory, no one can be better than him.

Theoretically, he is the best in the world!

In terms of practical operation, Wang Mo also learned a lot from Chai Qing when he was supervising the movies "Fist of Fury" and "Kung Fu".

For example: how to set up the scene, how to set up the camera, how to move the camera, how to communicate effectively with the team... and so on.

Nowadays, even if Wang Mo doesn't need anyone's help, he can probably make a decent movie.

However, it is far from enough for him to shoot "Forrest Gump".

So Wang Mo did not hesitate to cheat.

"System, raise my directing level to the master level."

It's just 10 million reputation.

It's a piece of cake.

Soon, the 10 million reputation was consumed.

Wang Mo tried to shake his head, trying to find out what was different about his body, but found that there was no change in his body consciousness.

It seems that the level of a director can only be demonstrated when he actually directs.

"The director skill has been exchanged, and the next step is to prepare to go to Hollywood to shoot "Forrest Gump." Wang Mo thought to himself. Because this movie is full of strong North American flavor, it is impossible for him to shoot it in China. Even during the filming process, he had to contact the North American military and ask them to cooperate in the filming. Fortunately, Yuan Xiong, Hao Mingxing, Peng Chen and others will spend a long time in North America, so Wang Mo will not be alone. After confirming the matters of the two movies, Wang Mo silently calculated in his heart: "In this way, I will have four movies in the next filming or production. At present, at my speed, "Farewell My Concubine" and "Forrest Gump" can be released in half a year at most. "The Wandering Earth" can also be released in the early spring of next year, only "Iron Man" will be a little slower, but it will be completed the year after next." Four movies are moving forward in parallel, which is really exciting. Just when he was thinking about when to go to North America and how to prepare after going there, a phone call disrupted his plan. The call was from Yuan Xiong. Yuan Xiong said, "Amo, the classical Chinese version, vernacular Chinese version, and English version of Journey to the West have all been printed. I have asked someone to send a copy of each of the three versions. Please check if there is any problem. If not, we can find a time to sell them worldwide."

"Oh?"

Before Wang Mo could speak, an assistant knocked on the door and brought three books to him.

Wang Mo hung up the phone and began to look at the three books.

The covers of the three books are similar. They are all painted by top domestic painters, showing a scene of Tang Monk and his four disciples passing through a waterfall.

In the front is Sun Wukong holding a golden hoop, holding a white dragon horse, and Tang Monk is sitting on the white dragon horse. Behind Tang Monk is Zhu Bajie, who is fat and big-eared and holding a nine-toothed rake, and at the end is Sha Monk carrying a load.

Because it is a CG picture, and the printing quality is extremely high, and it is also called woodblock printing, it looks extremely exquisite.

As for thickness.

The classical Chinese version is slightly thinner, but it is also about 3 cm thick. The thickness of the other two versions is more than five centimeters.

This is only the upper part of the three parts, the classical version is about 300,000 words.

Wang Mo did not read the classical version and the English version, but picked up the vernacular version to read.

He read for ten minutes.

He showed a satisfied expression.

Quite good.

The translation is very comfortable, the font is moderate, and the quality of the paper is also excellent. The faint smell of ink permeates his nose, making him nod secretly.

Then, he looked at the classical version and the English version again, which also suited his taste.

There are a total of 100 chapters in "Journey to the West", and the three books only include the first 33 chapters for the time being.

Wang Mo carefully looked at the details of all aspects again, and then called Yuan Xiong: "Brother Xiong, the book is fine."

Yuan Xiong immediately said: "Okay, now the world has started to distribute it. In this case, I will let the company start the promotion immediately and release it to the world in ten days."

"Okay."

For these things, Wang Mo has always followed Yuan Xiong's arrangements.

During these ten days, Wang Mo had already settled all the affairs in China and came to North America.

On the first day in North America, he found Clement, showed him the script of "Forrest Gump", and then asked: "Mr. Clement, if I want to make this movie, what should I pay attention to?"

Clement was shocked for a long time when he heard that Wang Mo was going to direct it.

But in the end, he said: "You are Chinese. Although you can make a purely North American movie, you may encounter many obstacles when dealing with the authorities. So I suggest that you find two local assistant directors and let them communicate with the authorities. Fortunately, "Marvel Pictures" is Mr. Kenneth's company, so you will save a lot of trouble when shooting.

But there is another difficulty: it may not be easy for you to find actors. After all, all the actors in it can only be Europeans and Americans, and Chinese people cannot participate."

"Yeah."

Wang Mo nodded.

Actors are indeed a difficulty, especially the character of Forrest Gump is even more difficult to find.

In the previous life, "Forrest Gump" was a great success. In addition to the excellent script, there was another most important reason, and that was that Tom Hanks performed the role of Forrest Gump so superbly that it amazed countless people.

In a biographical drama like "Forrest Gump", the protagonist's acting skills are really important.

However, Wang Mo is not too worried about not being able to find the leading role. The huge Hollywood has a variety of actors, including a lot of actor-level actors. As long as he pays enough for the film, he is not afraid of being left behind.

Ten days.

Wang Mo spent all his time selecting assistant directors and actors. When he drew up a detailed list, he was ready to contact them.

"Journey to the West" has finally reached its official release date.

Global publicity started simultaneously.

The momentum is huge.

In China, almost all social media have carried huge advertisements, radiating both online and offline.

As for internationally.

Ins, YouTube, Msn, TikTok, Google, Facebook, etc., these top platforms are also filled with advertisements.

According to He Zhixing, this publicity will be carried out at any cost!

The state will pay for the publicity fees!

What he said was so domineering.

Even Wang Mo and Yuan Xiong were shocked for a long time when they first heard this sentence, thinking that He Zhixing was old and confused.

Will the state pay for publicity expenses?

What's the meaning?

But soon He Zhixing gave an explanation: "Our Literary Association has determined that the literary nature of Eastern mythological novels such as "Journey to the West" almost transcends the limits of fantasy and reaches the level of top literature. From this aspect To a certain extent, it can represent Chinese literature. Of course, more importantly, this romantic fantasy novel covers almost the entire Eastern mythology system. As long as it can spread internationally, then it can make the West proud. The people know our Eastern myths, Eastern gods and various Eastern divine systems, which is crucial to the promotion and promotion of Chinese culture.

Therefore, we decided to let the state pay for the promotion of your book. Because doing this is also promoting Chinese culture. "

After Wang Mo listened, he sighed secretly.

He Zhixing, the top Chinese writers, has indeed a sharp vision. Even if "Journey to the West" has not yet been released, they can judge the possible repercussions it will cause in the future.

Wang Mo knew that He Zhixing was right to do this.

This is "Journey to the West"!

One of the four great Chinese classics!

It can be said to be the cultural crystallization of the entire East for five thousand years, and contains the literary essence of a nation.

Such a masterpiece of the times, and integrated into China's unique mythology system, if it can be sold globally, it will have a great impact on people all over the world.

Of course, even He Zhixing cannot imagine the height of "Journey to the West" now.

He simply relied on his own judgment that the novel was worthy of publicity.

Therefore, Wang Mo doesn’t know how much money the state has invested in promoting “Journey to the West” this time.

All he knew was that just an hour later, the news spread around the world.

[Xilou publishes the full-length mythological novel "Journey to the West"]

[Xilou's "Journey to the West" came as promised]

[After several months, Xilou finally fulfilled his promise]

[In the short story world, Xilou has become the king. In the novel world, can Xilou continue to be a legend? 】

【Literary masterpiece! 】

【The magical masterpiece of the East! 】

[Collect all Chinese myths]

[Want to know the difference between Chinese mythology and Western mythology? 】

【The Monkey King is born! 】

["Journey to the West" can be called the Western "Ross' Fantasy Journey"]

Various soft articles stimulate the attention of hundreds of millions of netizens around the world.

Publicity precedes the release date.

Only in this way can the best results be achieved.

moment.

The attention of countless readers has been attracted.

Of course, Chinese readers are unanimous in their support and support without brains.

"Ah ah ah, the new work in Xilou is here."

"Because of the name Xilou, I must buy it."

"I'm really looking forward to it. I can look forward to Xilou's works anytime."

"Mythological novels are my favorite."

"Isn't it too much to just promote it? There are actually media promoting it into a literary masterpiece."

"Haha, it is indeed too exaggerated. Xilou's "Journey to the West" is obviously a long popular mythological novel. Where does the literary and artistic quality come from? I guess Xilou did not expect that the media would exaggerate his work so much."

"..."

Chinese readers are fine.

After all, Xilou's prestige in China is unattainable.

But internationally, after seeing these soft articles and slogans, it seems to have stirred up a hornet's nest.

Many readers couldn't help it.

Although Xilou has become a dazzling figure in the short story world in the past June, and single-handedly crushed the troika twice in the open track and the anonymous track, establishing his identity as a short story master.

However, these readers still frowned after seeing the propaganda news from all the media on the Internet.

"Is Xilou too crazy this time?"

"Although I admit that his short stories are very good, and his fairy tales are also excellent enough. But his first novel was praised as being comparable to "Ross' Fantasy Journey"?"

"The west building is floating, it's too floating."

"Who dares to be presumptuous in front of "Ross' Fantasy Journey"?"

"..."

I have to mention "Ross's Fantasy Journey" here. It is a magical novel written by a writer from Ingeli. Its influence on Blue Star is almost the same as "Harry Potter" on Earth.

Since the novel was published, its global circulation has exceeded 500 million, with fans all over the world.

There are countless die-hard fans.

Among hundreds of millions of fans, they all feel that "Roth's Fantasy Journey" has almost reached the pinnacle of fantasy novels, and it is impossible for any fantasy novel to surpass it.

But now, Xilou's "Journey to the West" actually dares to compare with it. It is really the ignorant who are fearless.

"Xilou, you have no idea what "Ross' Fantasy Journey" represents."

"Although your fairy tales are very good, you are still far behind when it comes to fantasy novels."

"Although your short stories are very good, what do fantasy novels need to be literary?"

"Hahaha, laugh to death. Those media actually linked a fantasy novel with a literary masterpiece. Do they really not know that this is a contradiction in itself?"

"..."

No wonder netizens on the international Internet are so excited.

There are really too many fans of "Ross' Fantasy Journey".

You claimed that Xilou's first novel was no worse than it, which is obviously a mistake.

They are not happy!

Some people in the literary world came forward: "Xi Lou is acting too hastily. He wants to use the popularity of short stories to promote his novels, and he also wants to use the fantasy genre of "Ross' Fantasy Journey" to promote "Journey to the West" ". But he didn't think that this was something wrong.

First: Fantasy novels are inherently unrealistic because they are linked to literary nature. How can fast food novels be literary? Anyway, I can't figure it out.

Second: "Roth's Fantasy Journey" can be called the best fantasy novel. For more than ten years, no fantasy novelist dares to say that it can compare with it in terms of imagination. When I came up from the West Tower, I let "Journey to the West" hit it. Obviously you have found the wrong person. Even if you say "Journey to the West" is second only to "Ross' Fantasy Journey" in terms of imagination, it has to be said to be on par with it. It's okay now, I'm afraid I'll have to reap the consequences. Compared with fantasy and mythology systems, what do you think of "Rose's Fantasy Journey"?

That's why I say that Xilou's publicity this time is an extremely failure, and it is likely to suffer backlash, and the gain outweighs the loss. "

These words aroused the recognition of countless people.

If you want to write literature, write short stories.

If you want to write fantasy, just write fantasy honestly.

Literature and fantasy are not connected!

But if you want to forcefully combine the two for publicity, it's a joke.

Plus "Ross' Fantasy Journey".

So soon, more and more netizens couldn't help but ridicule.

Only Chinese netizens remain firm in their beliefs as always.

"Hahaha, you have no idea how powerful Xilou is."

"Who said literature and fantasy can't be combined? Just because you can't do it, it doesn't mean that Xilou can't do it."

"It makes me laugh so hard. Xilou is also playing "Rose's Fantasy Journey"? Does he need to play "Rose's Fantastic Journey"?"

"That's right! He also said that Xilou's imagination is not good. Have you forgotten that he overturned the global fairy tale world with ten fairy tales? Which of those ten fairy tales has the worst imagination?"

"With the poor writing style of "Ross' Fantasy Journey", it's not even worthy of carrying Xilou's shoes."

"..."

Immediately, international netizens became angry.

Good guy!

Are you really taking it seriously?

I bother!

"It's useless to talk more. Just wait to be slapped in the face when the time comes."

"I just laughed to death. Do you really think Xilou is invincible?"

"How arrogant you are now, how embarrassed you will be after "Journey to the West" is released."

"These idiot fans are really into it."

"..."

The Internet was almost abuzz.

In particular, the identity of Xilou Dongfang made this debate even more heated.

After all, there are already many Westerners who dislike the East and are trying to make things worse.

And at this moment.

Wang Mo, who is preparing a movie in North America, also received the news.

Yuan Xiong found him and frowned: "Do you think we should control public opinion?"

With Wang Mo's current connections, he can still control public opinion a little.

However, Wang Mo shook his head: "No need."

Public opinion is like a spring. The tighter you press it, the stronger it will rebound.

What's more, the higher the current public opinion, the greater the repercussions will be after tomorrow's "Journey to the West" is released.

What are you afraid of?

Real gold is not afraid of fire!

This is "Journey to the West"!

If it were any other work, even the previous ten fairy tales, Wang Mo would have considered certain consequences caused by public opinion.

But now he's not worried at all.

He even felt that the publicity was too low-key.

Compare "Journey to the West" with "Ross' Fantasy Journey"?

In his opinion, this is a humiliation to "Journey to the West".

It's like comparing "Harry Potter" with "Journey to the West". Although "Harry Potter" is a work at the pinnacle of magic, no matter how excellent it is, it is not worthy of being compared to the four major masterpieces.

Literary.

artistry.

imagination.

Various systems.

Not worthy in any way!

So Wang Mo felt that he didn't need to do anything now, just wait quietly.

Just like a sentence in "Haiyan": Let the storm come more violently.

Only in this way can people around the world see the magnificence and vastness of Eastern mythology after the release of "Journey to the West", let these Western guys know the majesty of the Chinese mythology system, and let them know what it means to coexist literature and fantasy.

Of course, it is also possible that "Journey to the West" will not adapt to the Western climate.

However, after system modifications, this hidden danger has been completely eliminated.

Become a merging of things.

Become strong and soft at the same time.

This is why He Zhixing dared to use state funds to promote "Journey to the West" throughout Blue Star.

Do you really think he took the money as money?

Hearing what Wang Mo said, Yuan Xiong, who knew his character well, also smiled and nodded: "Okay, if that's the case, then let nature take its course."

"No, don't let nature take its course."

Wang Mo shook his head.

Yuan Xiong thought Wang Mo was about to admit defeat, but he was surprised.

Wang Mo said in a deep voice: "Tell the people in the Propaganda Department to distribute the poster I told them about."

Yuan Xiong was stunned: "Which one?"

Wang Mo: "The fifth one."

Yuan Xiong thought for a while, and soon the content of the fifth poster appeared in his mind. His eyes suddenly widened: "What are you doing?"

Wang Mo said in a deep voice: "It's nothing. Since they want to be lively, they should make it more lively."

"good!"

Yuan Xiong looked at the expression on Wang Mo's face and nodded vigorously.

…

Blue Star, the whole network.

At this moment, fans of Xilou are having heated arguments with countless netizens.

However, in front of the huge fans of "Ross' Fantasy Journey" and other Western netizens with ulterior motives, Xilou's fans are no match at all.

"Xilou, don't be too crazy!"

"You have crossed the line. In the world of short stories and fairy tales, you are king, but in the world of fantasy, you are still a little immature."

"Xi Lou, go back and write your fairy tale. The world of long-form fantasy is not something you can just come to."

"Waiting to be a clown."

"..."

Public opinion has aroused.

This is a wave of public opinion that is almost difficult for any writer to resist.

Everyone thought that under this trend, Xilou would soon be forced to stand up and apologize under pressure, otherwise he would be in danger.

Everyone is right.

really!

Half an hour later, Xilou updated his Instagram account.

In an instant, countless people swarmed in.

"Is it an apology?"

"Or are you holding back?"

"Hahaha, that's ridiculous."

"I still like your unruly look."

"..."

But, the next second.

All the taunts stopped suddenly, and time seemed to stand still at this moment.

Everyone who came to Xilou's Ins account stared blankly at Xilou's new posts, with thunder roaring deep in their brains.

This news posted by Xilou is not an apology.

It was a painting. In the painting, there was a Monkey King wearing a purple gold crown with wind wings, chained gold armor, walking on lotus root silk, and a fiery red cloak, with golden eyes.

At this moment, the Monkey King held his golden cudgel high and struck it forward with one stroke.

In front of the golden cudgel, there are looming hundreds of thousands of heavenly soldiers and generals, with overwhelming momentum.

However, one hundred thousand heavenly soldiers and generals seemed to be eclipsed by the Monkey King's stick.

Even this side of the world seems unable to withstand its full blow.

The billowing momentum surged out even across the screen.

Next to his painting, there are a few lines of large characters with flying dragons and phoenixes written: Monkey King!

Next to it, there are a few lines of small words:

[Treading on the sky and acting wildly and unruly

There is no way to escape from the dangers of evil in this world.

This stick

I'll make you disappear into ashes! 】

There is no English, only Chinese.

At this moment, all Chinese netizens who saw this picture felt a rush of blood rushing to their foreheads.

The blood boils all over.

And even international netizens who can't read Chinese can feel a surge of domineering power just from the pictures, which makes their scalp numb.

Especially when the translation came out just a few minutes later.

Even though the essence of these words cannot be translated, when European and American netizens saw the meaning in the translation and looked at the Monkey King, known as the Monkey King, they felt as if they were struck by thunder.

Trample the sky to pieces!

Unruly and unruly!

This is Wang Mo's response to all the ridicules and questions.

This is also the nature of the monkey in "Journey to the West".

With unparalleled momentum, with the unruly spirit that dares to cause trouble in the Heavenly Palace!

All debates fell silent for a while.

The next day.

"Journey to the West" was released simultaneously in dozens of countries and regions around the world.

That monkey!

It's coming! (End of chapter)