Chapter 490

"Lin Yu, I suppose you also know that this time, in order to respond to the call for cultural exchange between China and the West, cinemas will no longer restrict the theatrical release of foreign films."

"At this node, do you feel any pressure?"

Li Bingbing looked at the questions prepared in advance on the cue card.

She couldn't help but worry for Lin Yu.

Not only Lin Yu’s domestic animation, but it is thought that this strong launch of foreign films will also cause the box office of other films to shrink and decline.

From an objective point of view,

there is still a big gap between the current level of Chinese films and foreign ones.

Especially in commercial films, many light and shadow effects and shooting equipment do not reach the first-line standard.

After the release of Cameron’s "Avatar", it made domestic filmmakers fully experience the powerlessness brought by the gap in strength.

The imaginative story structure, combined with the dazzling panoramic effects, threw Chinese films ten streets away.

According to Li Bingbing’s conjecture.

Facing the topic of pressure.

Lin Yu would inevitably be like other guests, definitely using some high-sounding words to prevaricate.

Words like "there is pressure, but I will make persistent efforts and do my best."

However,

Lin Yu opposite her was very relaxed at this moment.

"Of course... no pressure."

"We are producing Chinese mythological stories, while overseas, at best, it’s just the self-indulgence of heroism."

"It’s not that I look down on them."

"How can a mortal body compare to a god?"

Lin Yu said word by word, confidently.

Ha!

What the hell?

Is that human talk!?

Host Li Bingbing’s mouth opened slightly upon hearing this, and her expression paused significantly.

What "mortal body compare to a god"?

Isn't this swapping concepts!

"Avengers" has already been filmed to the fourth part, which means they have die-hard fans accumulated from the first three parts.

You are filming "Nezha Conquers the Sea", where does such great confidence come from?

Lin Yu saw the suspicion in Li Bingbing’s eyes.

"Marvel has only been around for a few decades."

"And our subject matter has been circulating for at least hundreds or thousands of years."

"In terms of audience and cultural heritage, we are not inferior!"

Lin Yu smiled indifferently and said confidently.

Seeing Lin Yu’s calm expression.

The staff in the studio were all a bit dazed.

It seems that the animation produced by Lin Yu is the international blockbuster, while the famous Marvel has become a makeshift team; it’s absurd enough.

"Lin Yu, there are rumors that the studio under your name is not famous in the industry."

"Your artists are all abandoned by other big factories."

"In terms of production, what shortcomings do you think this work has?"

Li Bingbing took out the cue card and continued the interview.

Not long ago,

the Rainbow Animation Studio under Lin Yu was dug up by peers.

The work backgrounds of many artists inside were dug out and made public.

It is indeed as outsiders said; the resumes of these artists are not outstanding, basically being identities of those dismissed by big factories or college dropouts.

In terms of ability, they have not been recognized by the domestic animation industry.

"Sister Li Bingbing, are there any domestic animation masterpieces with a box office of over 100 million?"

Lin Yu did not answer the question directly.

Instead, he threw the question back.

"No, there shouldn't be."

Li Bingbing held the ballpoint pen in her hand.

She tapped the question card and kept thinking in her mind.

Let alone domestic animation movies that can be brought out.

Even animations are somewhat shameful.

"Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf", "Boonie Bears"; compared to foreign ones, they have no significance for enlightenment education.

"Exactly! It is precisely because of the efforts of these big factory artists that the domestic animation industry has become a mess."

"We don't need anyone’s recognition; in the future, we will be the benchmark."

Lin Yu’s light sentence.

Was like a thunderbolt.

Exploding in the studio.

Li Bingbing’s pupils shrank significantly.

Lin Yu is crazy!

This is challenging the authority of the Chinese domestic animation industry.

Does he want to set himself up as an enemy of the domestic animation industry?

Everyone in the control room also gasped.

Obviously,

Lin Yu’s wild words were not to show off, but to support his own artists.

To be so protective of his own people, this boss is really not bad.

"Sister Li Bingbing, can I run an ad?"

"If there are artists with talent who have been buried, welcome to sign up for our Rainbow Animation Studio."

"You give me a chance! I will give you a miracle."

Lin Yu stood up, just like a success guru, waving his arms righteously.

"Holy crap!"

After hearing Lin Yu’s words.

The supervisor in the control room spat out a mouthful of tea.

Good guy!

We let you come for an interview, and you’re running a small ad on CCTV?

"Lin Yu, no more advertising allowed!"

Li Bingbing, the baby-faced host, heard the sigh from her superior through her earpiece.

She bit her lip hard, terrified of laughing out loud.

*I am a professional host, I am a professional host,* she kept chanting to herself, strengthening her mental resolve.

This was the first time anyone had openly advertised and recruited for their company during an interview on the Movie Channel.

It had to be said, the way Lin Yu’s mind worked was truly unlike anyone else’s.

"Last question. Lin Yu, do you have any box office expectations for this *Ne Zha*?"

This was the *Movie Dream Factory* program, where such questions were usually put to directors.

It was generally just a formality.

Previous guests like Chen Chen Sicheng, Xu Zheng, and Ning Hao would basically just brush it off with a laugh.

They would never reveal their true inner thoughts.

In fact, Li Bingbing had previously seen the outside world’s speculations and reviews regarding the animated film Lin Yu was producing.

Professional film critics were almost universally pessimistic, not holding much hope for it.

The domestic animation market lacked a foundational audience.

And this time, it didn't have the added boost of Lin Yu’s own acting presence.

Fans likely wouldn't flock to the theaters just because they liked Lin Yu, so the professional box office forecast was, at most, around 50 million.

And that was only out of respect for Lin Yu.

One had to know, the champion of the Spring Festival animation slot had broken records and only managed a box office of just over 40 million.

For Lin Yu’s first foray into the film industry, it would be a miracle if this work performed well.

"Expectations?"

"It’s gotta be better than *Detective Chinatown*, right!"

Lin Yu tapped his chin with his finger, saying it with breezy indifference.

???

What!

*Detective Chinatown*?

Li Bingbing tilted her head subconsciously, her face filled with shock and astonishment; she felt goosebumps rise all over her body as if she’d been electrocuted.