Over the next few days, the entire internet was in complete uproar!
Wang Hao was actually challenging Hollywood’s authority, which was akin to self-humiliation!
"Has he lost his mind? He actually dared to talk to Hollywood like that!"
"Exactly, our Heavenly People’s Republic’s film market is already languishing, and now this blatant challenge to Hollywood. When the box office gets crushed, we’ll lose face internationally!"
"Just made two hit movies and already so arrogant, it’s infuriating!"
"Well now, they’ve openly come to slap our face, let’s see what you can pull off this time!"
Domestic netizens almost unanimously doubted Wang Hao, and at this time, over in the United States, Wang Hao had become a laughing stock in Hollywood!
"Hahahaha! That Heavenly People’s Republic dude, Wang Hao, is actually challenging Director Michael, he must have water in his brain!"
"Oh my God, Director Michael is Hollywood’s most popular director in recent years, who dares challenge his authority?!"
"Hahaha, this is perfect, we can smoothly penetrate the Heavenly People’s Republic market, considering their huge population base."
"Right, with Director Michael’s golden signboard, this movie will sell well both in the Heavenly People’s Republic and in the United States. I’ve heard that the Heavenly People’s Republic are rich fools, easy money!"
"Director Michael, with this movie, break another record!"
Online, such comments were everywhere, and clearly, while the media bombarded Wang Hao, internet manipulators had also begun their influence operations—
"Wang Hao invited Hollywood to knock, saying Heavenly People’s Republic movies are no worse than Hollywood. Well now, I want to see what he uses for special effects!"
"Exactly, he looks down on Hollywood, so he obviously can’t use Hollywood’s special effects team. Our special effects teams in the Heavenly People’s Republic, not to belittle ourselves and boost others, are far behind Hollywood’s!"
"Sigh, I used to like him, but now I need to rethink!"
Of course, there were those who didn’t look favorably upon Wang Hao, there were also those who supported him.
Facing the overwhelming online army, many of Wang Hao’s die-hard fans began to speak up too!
On Weibo, countless people joined the discussion!
"What’s with Hollywood? Can’t Hollywood be defeated? Every movie Wang Hao makes is a blockbuster!"
"Exactly, they dare look down on us? We’ll make them cry without tears!"
"It’s just Hollywood, given Wang Hao’s capabilities, defeating them isn’t impossible!"
"I used to like Michael, but now, he’s come knocking just to slap our face, we must boycott!"
"Yes! No matter what movies he makes, we won’t watch! It’s a boycott!"
"Support Teacher Wang Hao!"
The entire internet was buzzing because of this event, and at this time, many big directors in the country began choosing sides.
Not just directors, but also those young fresh faces who relied solely on looks, and those scriptwriters who were previously jealous of Wang Hao’s accomplishments...
In short, almost everyone didn’t look favorably upon Wang Hao!
At Bai’s Film Group, Wang Hao’s team of people were all gathered in the conference room, the atmosphere was grim.
"This move by Hong Tianjun is really vicious!" Bai Ze was gnashing his teeth, "Who would’ve thought this guy would pull such a stunt right at the outset. It’s one thing to stir up public outrage, but the most critical part is that they’ve now completely controlled the narrative!"
"Yeah," Zhao Zhenhao frowned deeply and said, "That’s the deadly part. His narrative creation is very cunning, mainly attacking you for actively challenging Hollywood then bringing up the special effects team. Now, our biggest issue is that we can’t hire Hollywood’s special effects team, and purely by film effects, we might really suffer."
"It’s very tough," Fang Wenbin also appeared dejected, "If it was just competing in content, it would be okay, but now, they can be said to be holding our throats—only being able to use domestic special effects teams, and this time many directors and scriptwriters also stand with them, given their big chance of winning."
Everyone was quite downhearted.
This time the key was Hong Tianjun’s strategic advice from behind, and it was no longer merely about competing in content.
Not to mention, the special effects couldn’t be from Hollywood’s side, and when actors and directors took sides...
His side was directly left bare!
This blow could be said to be extremely brutal!
And with this, if Wang Hao wanted to have a future in Hollywood, it wouldn’t be easy...
Ren Xing slammed the table hard, " Damn it, Brother Hao, you tell us, what do we do! When it comes to money, just speak up!"
Wang Mengfei nodded vigorously, saying, "Right, let us know what you need, Brother Hao! My team is still a bit green, but we can definitely step up in times like these!"
Looking around at these good brothers, Wang Hao took a deep breath and smiled, "First, thanks everyone for caring about me so much, but don’t worry too much. Is it that big of a deal? Piece of cake! Yaning has already started her national tour, and I, as her husband, should seize this time to truly give it my all. We can’t let them look down on us, can we?"
Hearing Wang Hao’s words, everyone looked at each other, and Zhao Zhenhao cautiously asked, "Brother Hao, are you really... confident?"
"Of course," Wang Hao grinned and winked at him, "When have you ever seen me let others be arrogant on my watch?"
With that, everyone burst out laughing together!
"Hahaha! Exactly, Brother Hao is no ordinary guy! They dare to be so arrogant, they must be taught a lesson!"
"Damn it, come to our Heavenly People’s Republic and act high and mighty, what about Hollywood? We can handle it!"
After a good laugh, Bai Ze slapped his thigh hard, "Brother, you tell us, what’s the plan?"
Wang Hao stroked his chin and said, "What’s the plan, the script was already discussed, now naturally we start on preparations. The crew has to be set up first, right? Have any directors come knocking these past few days?"
Then Bai Ze decisively shook his head: "No!"
"Hmm, just as I thought," Wang Hao snapped his fingers, "Then I’ll be the director!"
Everyone instantly turned to stone: "What?!"
"Brother Hao!" Zhao Zhenhao’s eyes nearly bugged out, "Have you ever been a director?! Can you handle it?! This isn’t just for fun this time, there’s a bet on the line!"