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Because Avatar had a good box office response on the day of its release.

Box office revenue continued to rise on the second and third days thanks to word-of-mouth promotion from netizens.

This incident also alarmed professionals in the industry.

Many people called Song Hao to congratulate him.

Even those without a phone will post this message on Weibo.

Song Hao is now the face of China.

Everyone wanted to take this opportunity to cooperate with Song Hao.

Many celebrities came to show their support when filming for Avatar began.

Now that the movie has achieved high box office success, they naturally have to come and congratulate them.

In just one week.

Avatar's box office in China has already reached 70 billion yuan.

It was downright terrifying.

And the other side.

Other regions also began their premieres a week after the domestic release.

It's worth noting that the overseas publicity campaign had already been going on for a week.

Therefore, the global opening day box office figures reached a staggering $5 million.

This is significantly higher than the opening day figures for "Titanic".

This proves the strength of Song Hao's "Avatar".

This has also garnered high praise from foreign netizens for the movie "Avatar".

"I really admire Director Song so much. He is simply a world-class genius. I haven't seen such a wonderful movie as Avatar in a long time. The 3D visuals are absolutely amazing."

"It seems that Chinese films are really going to develop. I never liked watching Chinese films before, but now I have to say, this movie is even more exciting than Hollywood films."

"You have to understand that this is cutting-edge 3D technology, which has brought 3D design to its peak."

"Let me put it this way, Chinese cinema cannot do without Director Song! He is simply the last bastion of Chinese cinema."

At the same time that Avatar was released, Song Hao also contacted Director Zhao of the Ministry of War.

Director Zhao was very happy to see Song Hao.

"Xiao Song, you're a celebrity in Chinese cinema now."

Director Zhao laughed heartily.

Song Hao said modestly, "Director Zhao, please stop teasing me."

"This isn't a joke. Your achievements in film are getting more and more impressive; I admire you." Director Zhao then asked, "By the way, what are your plans for the future?"

Song Hao replied, "I came to see Director Zhao this time to talk to you about 'The Battle at Lake Changjin 2'."

Director Zhao was naturally delighted and quickly asked, "Are you going to start filming 'The Battle at Lake Changjin 2'?"

Song Hao nodded: "Director Zhao, you already had the scene set up. If I don't shoot now, I'm afraid it will be a waste of these carefully prepared scenes."

"That's fine. You can make movies of other genres if you want." Director Zhao was very tolerant of Song Hao.

It's worth noting that Song Hao announced his intention to film "The Battle at Lake Changjin" a year and a half ago, but filming has yet to begin.

If it were any other leader, they might have already expressed their dissatisfaction.

But Director Zhao is different.

He knew that Song Hao was now the face of the entire Chinese film industry.

He couldn't let Song Hao make two patriotic films in a row because of his own selfish desires.

It will also disrupt Song Hao's own plans.

Therefore, Director Zhao let Song Hao decide the filming time for "The Battle at Lake Changjin 2" himself.

Of course, once he makes up his mind, I will cooperate unconditionally.

Song Hao said, "The Battle at Lake Changjin was released a year and a half ago, so it's time to make a sequel."

"Okay, since you've said so, let's film it then." Director Zhao said happily.

that's it.

The project for "Changjin Lake 2" has officially started.

Song Hao had already finished writing the script long ago.

He also submitted the script to the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television for review and approval as soon as possible.

For patriotic films like this, the leaders of the State Administration of Radio and Television naturally gave it the green light.

So, three weeks after Avatar was released, Song Hao officially announced on Weibo that filming for The Battle at Lake Changjin 2 had begun.

Hello everyone, I'm Song Hao. I'm very happy that you all support our film *Avatar*. This 3D masterpiece has brought you a visual feast. Next, I will lead the Changjin Lake team to continue filming the sequel. *Changjin Lake: The Water Gate Bridge* will be released this National Day.

As soon as the news came out.

The entire internet reacted as if they had just received a shocking news report.

"Oh my god, is 'The Battle at Lake Changjin' coming out?"

"Great! I've finally got the second one!"

"Is there really a second movie? Director Song isn't kidding us, is he?"

"Why would they lie to us?!"

"If that's the case, I'll definitely support Director Song's 'The Battle at Lake Changjin 2' during the National Day holiday!"

This news quickly became a trending topic.

Many netizens are looking forward to this movie.

Of course, some viewers also expressed concerns.

It's worth noting that in the history of film and television, sequels to movies or TV series have almost always felt like a poor imitation.

The work is far less impressive than the previous one.

Therefore, everyone is worried that Song Hao might have run out of creative ideas.

They gritted their teeth and filmed a sequel just for this one IP.

"I'm worried that 'The Battle at Lake Changjin' 2' might not be very good?"

"I'm afraid it'll just be reheated leftovers."

"You have to trust Director Song. Don't you have confidence in his filming skills?"

"To be honest, I'm already scared of those gimmicky titles that promise a sequel or third installment."

"Haha, me too. I'll wait for the online reviews."

While most netizens are looking forward to "The Battle at Lake Changjin 2", a small number of viewers do not believe it can surpass the previous work.

Of course, all of this needs to be filmed by Song Hao for comparison to be possible.

Song Hao immediately began recruiting soldiers and buying horses.

They called back all the main actors from the Chosin Reservoir team.

When Wu Jing, Wu Lei, Li Chen, Zhu Yawen and the others all returned and met, they exchanged pleasantries.

They had forged a deep friendship while filming in the snow and ice.

Now that they've reunited because of "The Battle at Lake Changjin 2", they naturally have a good chat.

Not only that, they also teased Song Hao.

"Director Song, I thought you were never going to make 'The Battle at Lake Changjin 2' again."

"Yeah, with your international blockbusters coming one after another, we thought we'd never get to make another movie like yours," Wu Jing teased.

Song Hao complained, "I only made two more money-making movies so that I could get more funding for 'The Battle at Lake Changjin 2.' That's how I put my heart into it."

"Haha, yes, yes, Director Song, this time we must make a classic sequel to Changjin Lake." "I've seen some people online who aren't very optimistic about our second film."

"That's normal. After all, no sequel has ever surpassed the classic."

"Then let's make something that surpasses the classics this time."

Song Hao then distributed the scripts to them one by one.

When they saw the script, they were extremely shocked.

Although the first Chosin Reservoir had already left a deep impression on them, the script for this second installment was even more stunning, and the scale of the scenes was even larger.

The second part almost entirely revolves around the themes of war and fighting.

After watching for two hours, Song Hao asked, "So? Do you dare?"

"What's there to be afraid of? Of course we'll do it!" Wu Jing said with a smile.

Seeing that his final fate was to sacrifice himself, Li Chen sighed, "It seems that only Wu Wanli survived in our infiltration company."

"This is our new hope."

"In short, we want to make a film that is even better than the first one."

"No problem, trust us!!"

While Song Hao and others were actively preparing for "The Battle at Lake Changjin 2", the movie "Avatar" caused an extraordinary sensation all over the world.

Box office figures are also rising steadily.

Hollywood companies had originally planned to use publicity tactics to hinder Avatar's box office performance.

It turned out to be a drop in the ocean.

The box office of Avatar has now reached $23.2 billion.

It is about to break the box office record of "Titanic".

This has made many viewers eagerly await this moment of expression.

Meanwhile, Zhang Xianfu from the animation department approached Song Hao.

"Mr. Song, our animation department is planning to start producing an animated film and we'd like to ask if you have any suitable scripts."

Song Hao then realized that he had been so busy filming feature films for the past two years that he had even neglected his animated film.

In addition, Director Chu of the Education Bureau had previously told him that it would be best to film some content related to traditional Chinese culture.

The previous film, "Ne Zha," was a good mythological story.

This reminded Song Hao of another animated film.

That is "Monkey King: Hero Is Back".

This film can be considered the pinnacle of Chinese animated films and a new starting point before the release of "Ne Zha". There may be no other like it.

The TV series version of "Journey to the West" was so classic that the characters it portrayed have become so deeply ingrained in people's minds that it has become taken for granted.

For example, people are used to the idea that Tang Sanzang is steady and Sun Wukong is mischievous, and that the two are like master and disciple as well as father and son, but they have overlooked the fact that Tang Sanzang was born hundreds of years younger than Sun Wukong.

Structurally, this is a typical "hero returns" movie.

Hero – setback – decline – awakening – return.

It's practically a Hollywood style inspiration.

In this movie, the so-called hero is Sun Wukong.

He used to be a great hero who single-handedly fought against 100,000 heavenly soldiers and caused havoc in the Heavenly Palace.

Later, he was sealed under the Five Finger Mountain by the Buddha and lost his magical powers.

They suffered a setback.

Then he fell into depravity, mocked by the mountain god as nothing more than a useless monkey, and was defeated and ridiculed by the villain.

After the silly girl was taken away, Sun Wukong sank to the bottom of the water. He remembered what Jiang Liuer had said and recalled his own heroic feat of causing havoc in the Heavenly Palace.

Final awakening.

Jiang Liuer's death spurred him on, and Sun Wukong finally broke the seal, took out his golden cudgel, turned lava into armor, and flames into a canopy, and the Great Sage returned.

A complete comeback.

Sun Wukong is actually somewhat like a man experiencing a midlife crisis. When he appears, he whistles, acts like a cowboy, and has the feel of an American Western.

A once radiant hero, laughing at all the gods and Buddhas, is now a middle-aged man suffocating under the weight of the Five Finger Mountain.

In terms of character structure, "Monkey King: Hero Is Back" demonstrates a high degree of maturity and flexibility. Although it is only an hour and a half long, it has created vivid and lifelike characters for each story.

So Song Hao said to Zhang Xianfu, "I will give you a script for Journey to the West."

Zhang Xianfu was shocked upon hearing this: "Journey to the West? So many people have already made a film about Journey to the West, are we really going to make another one?"

"Yes, believe me, this is no ordinary animated film," Song Hao said confidently.

And so, three days later, the script for "Monkey King: Hero Is Back" was completed.

When Song Hao showed it to everyone in the animation department.

Everyone was shocked.

I never expected Song Hao could write such a script.

So everyone immediately started making preparations.

Guoteng Media's animation department also released the news immediately.

Everyone has a Sun Wukong in their heart. When they are young, this Sun Wukong is fearless and will destroy the earth if the sky falls.

However, time will temper our harshness, just like the Five Finger Mountain, making you calm, making you think, making you mature, and making you integrate.

You will try to resist, but all resistance will be in vain, and then one day you will truly become one. You will become one with your surroundings, one with the stones, one with the blades of grass, you will eat iron pellets when hungry, drink molten copper when thirsty, and abandon your past self.

Everything seems to be going well, and it seems you've become a better version of yourself.

Only when the night is deep and quiet, and the stars are shining brightly, will you realize that it is no longer you.

Therefore, you still need dreams to motivate you to keep moving forward, and you still need desires to keep your mind clear.

The journey to the West is full of hardships, dangers, and temptations; monsters and allurements abound.

But even if it's a journey of 108,000 miles, you can definitely cross it, as long as you don't lose that pure heart.

This news has left everyone quite puzzled.

"What happened? Did the animation department's account get hacked?"

"I don't think so. Could it be that they're going to make an animated movie?"

"Oh my god, is it finally going to be filmed? I've been waiting for so long. Ever since they filmed 'Ne Zha,' there's been no news at all."

"Does that mean they're going to make a movie about Sun Wukong from Journey to the West?"

"No way, I don't think anyone can make a classic Sun Wukong. The 86 version of Journey to the West is already deeply rooted in people's hearts. Don't ruin the classic."

"You don't understand. Director Song has always been someone who breaks with convention and can recreate classics. Didn't you notice that Nezha is one of his characters?"

"That's right, don't rely on his past impressions. Maybe Director Song's animated film about Journey to the West will be a good success."

As netizens discussed the matter, Guoteng Media's animation department also became a trending topic.

Under everyone's persistent questioning.

Zhang Xianfu, director of the animation department at Guoteng Media, replied below: "Yes, we are about to produce an animated film about Journey to the West. Please stay tuned."

This has greatly excited netizens.

This is a classic case of either not making any official announcements at all, or making a joint announcement about both movies.

One moment it's "The Battle at Lake Changjin 2," and the next it's an animated film based on Journey to the West.

This has really raised the bar for anticipation!
Amidst everyone's anticipation, Song Hao and his team from Changjin Lake also held the opening ceremony.

This launch was even more massive and lively than ever before.

Because "The Battle of Chosin Reservoir" is destined to become the most eye-catching patriotic film of the year!
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