Chapter 300

【6】

Translation: "Xianggang media reported that Jiang Heng had dominated the Chinese-language film industry for ten years, and might now end in the hands of Xingye." Need to keep meaning.... This is a comment about translation, not Chinese to translate. So we skip outputting for 【3】? Actually the line starts with 【3】 but it's English commentary. The instruction: "These lines still contain untranslated Chinese." So only lines with Chinese need translation. So we should not output a line for 【3】 because it's already English. However the user gave a suggested line but with wrong index. We need to output the correct translation for the Chinese line that belongs to 【2】 (we already have). For 【3】 there is no Chinese line; it's just a note. So we skip.

... (they gave translation)

... (they gave translation)

Of course, anyone with common sense knows this report is pure clickbait, because no matter how you look at it, Zhou Xingxing finds it hard to surpass Jiang Heng.

【10】

But after all, it refreshed the domestic single-day box office record, giving people a glimpse of hope, right?

... (they gave translation)

Jiang Heng isn't unbeatable; Xingye can do it, and we have hope too!

【14】

Director Wu Yusen got excited and called his old friend Xu Ke for a drink.

... (they gave translation)

Translation: "The latter is currently directing Detective Dee: The Kingdom of the Heavenly Tower, has finished filming, and is now in post-production." Need to translate movie title. We'll translate as "Detective Dee: The Kingdom of the Heavenly Tower". So line: "【6】 The latter is currently directing Detective Dee: The Kingdom of the Heavenly Tower, has finished filming, and is now in post-production."

【18】

Translation: "The film's release slot is scheduled for the Spring Festival." So line: "【7】 The film's release slot is scheduled for the Spring Festival."

... (they gave translation)

After all, Jiang Heng occupies the summer and year-end slots, so other films basically choose among the May Day, National Day, and Spring Festival windows.

【22】

"We still need a special-effects blockbuster; even Zhou Xingxing managed over seventy million in single-day box office, so Splendid Arts' approach is correct!" Xu Ke said ruefully.

... (they gave translation)

Wu Yusen nodded slightly: "The Investiture of the Gods is a great subject, a pity Liu Weiqiang didn't do it justice; if he wants to direct a big production again, it'll likely be difficult!"

【26】

He then recalled the box-office failure of Red Cliff, the difficulty of raising investment, and took another gulp of wine.

... (they gave translation)

Translation: "Xu Ke also deeply felt it, and accompanied him with a drink." So line: "【12】 Xu Ke also deeply felt it, and accompanied him with a drink."

【30】

He then said: "Actually, technology is something anyone can use; the subject matter isn't his exclusive either. As long as you put heart into it, you won't necessarily be worse than those surnamed Jiang!"

... (they gave translation)

Translation: "\"That's right; in my view, his films aren't anything special—just crazy money thrown at special effects, with no novelty in the story! \"" So line: "【14】 \"That's right; in my view, his films aren't anything special—just crazy money thrown at special effects, with no novelty in the story! \"" Note punctuation.

【34】

Translation: "\"That said, he really puts heart into his filming; many details are done exceptionally well! \"" So line: "【15】 \"That said, he really puts heart into his filming; many details are done exceptionally well! \"" Comment, skip.

... (they gave translation)

Translation: "\"Zhou Xingxing is the same—very stubborn! \"" So line: "【16】 \"Zhou Xingxing is the same—very stubborn! \"" Comment, skip.

【38】

Translation: "\"The times have changed; we ought to put more heart into it! \"" So line: "【17】 \"The times have changed; we ought to put more heart into it! \""

... (they gave translation)

Translation: "After their extensive discussion, they concluded that only by putting heart into making one or two films could they continue to stand in the Chinese-language film industry." So line: "【18】 After their extensive discussion, they concluded that only by putting heart into making one or two films could they continue to stand in the Chinese-language film industry."

【42】

Translation: "Otherwise, they would truly be eliminated." So line: "【19】 Otherwise, they would truly be eliminated."

... (they gave translation)

Translation: "Xu Ke had Detective Dee: The Kingdom of the Heavenly Tower; Wu Yusen now wanted to make a big-budget film but couldn't secure investment, was unwilling to do a low-cost one, and grew increasingly glum." So line: "【20】 Xu Ke had Detective Dee: The Kingdom of the Heavenly Tower; Wu Yusen now wanted to make a big-budget film but couldn't secure investment, was unwilling to do a low-cost one, and grew increasingly glum."

【46】

In the mainland, Chen Kaige was overjoyed, even though Journey to the West: Demon Subduing Chapter was produced by Outstanding Rising Film Company, the profits still went to Jiang Heng.

... (they gave translation)

Translation: "But when Jiang Heng's former \"invincible, \" \"undefeated\" state was broken, he was delighted and on the spot composed a poem to express his excitement." So line: "【22】 But when Jiang Heng's former \"invincible, \" \"undefeated\" state was broken, he was delighted and on the spot composed a poem to express his excitement."

【50】

Translation: "At the same time, the idea of making a big-budget film simply peaked." So line: "【23】 At the same time, the idea of making a big-budget film simply peaked."

... (they gave translation)

Translation: "He dug out the half-written Orphan of Zhao and prepared to go to Shanghai." So line: "【24】 He dug out the half-written Orphan of Zhao and prepared to go to Shanghai."

【54】

In Jingcheng, it's probably hard to raise investment; better to go to Shanghai and try his luck.

... (they gave translation)

Translation: "Speaking of which, due to the impact of Journey to the West: Demon Subduing Chapter's opening-day box office record refresh, a series of changes were triggered in the Chinese-language film market." So line: "【26】 Speaking of which, due to the impact of Journey to the West: Demon Subduing Chapter's opening-day box office record refresh, a series of changes were triggered in the Chinese-language film market."

【58】

Translation: "And as the film continued to run hot, its box office surged quickly, also sparking considerable controversy." So line: "【27】 And as the film continued to run hot, its box office surged quickly, also sparking considerable controversy."

... (they gave translation)

Translation: "First, the overall style is too dark, frightening many children to tears." So line: "【28】 First, the overall style is too dark, frightening many children to tears."

【62】

Translation: "Furthermore, in terms of special effects, compared to Jiang Heng's \"Journey to the West\" series works, it is clearly not in the same league." So line: "【29】 Furthermore, in terms of special effects, compared to Jiang Heng's \"Journey to the West\" series works, it is clearly not in the same league."

... (they gave translation)

However, because the promotional line "Owe Zhou Xingxing a movie ticket" spread widely, the box office of Journey to the West: Demon Subduing Chapter still grew rapidly.

【66】

Translation: "It swiftly broke through the 500 million, 600 million, 700 million, and 800 million box office milestones." So line: "【31】 It swiftly broke through the 500 million, 600 million, 700 million, and 800 million box office milestones."

... (they gave translation)

Translation: "According to the current trend, it might exceed 900 million, but reaching 1 billion is out of the question." So line: "【32】 According to the current trend, it might exceed 900 million, but reaching 1 billion is out of the question."

【70】

Translation: "With Jiang Heng's \"Journey to the West\" series works preceding it, the Demon Subduing Chapter's reputation is slightly lower than in the previous life, making a box office of over 1.2 billion absolutely impossible." So line: "【33】 With Jiang Heng's \"Journey to the West\" series works preceding it, the Demon Subduing Chapter's reputation is slightly lower than in the previous life, making a box office of over 1.2 billion absolutely impossible."

... (they gave translation)

Translation: "But this also caused a huge sensation; before this, it was truly unimaginable that anyone besides Jiang Heng could achieve a box office of 800–900 million." So line: "【34】 But this also caused a huge sensation; before this, it was truly unimaginable that anyone besides Jiang Heng could achieve a box office of 800–900 million."

【74】

Translation: "One could say Zhou Xingxing is the second person in the Chinese-language film industry to truly succeed in special-effects blockbusters, and for a time he was unrivaled." So line: "【35】 One could say Zhou Xingxing is the second person in the Chinese-language film industry to truly succeed in special-effects blockbusters, and for a time he was unrivaled."

... (they gave translation)

Inside the Olympic venue, staff participating in the opening and closing ceremonies sometimes adopt a resentful tone, thinking that Journey to the West: Demon Subduing Chapter's quality isn't high, yet it far exceeds the box office of films like Lion Camel Ridge and Flat Top Mountain— audiences really don't know how to appreciate it.

【78】

Translation: "Jiang Heng laughed and cried at once, first reminding them that he is the producer of Journey to the West: Demon Subduing Chapter, and the film is also produced by Outstanding Rising Film Company." So line: "【37】 Jiang Heng laughed and cried at once, first reminding them that he is the producer of Journey to the West: Demon Subduing Chapter, and the film is also produced by Outstanding Rising Film Company."

... (they gave translation)

Translation: "Only then did everyone realize, after silently calculating in their hearts, and exclaimed in astonishment: \"That means just from the box office, they could split over 300 million, and after subtracting costs they'd still net over 100 million! \"" So line: "【38】 Only then did everyone realize, after silently calculating in their hearts, and exclaimed in astonishment: \"That means just from the box office, they could split over 300 million, and after subtracting costs they'd still net over 100 million! \"" Comment, skip.

【82】

Translation: "\"And what about overseas income? Director Jiang is amazing! \" Everyone then congratulated him again." So line: "【39】 \"And what about overseas income? Director Jiang is amazing! \" Everyone then congratulated him again."

... (they gave translation)

"Director Jiang, your 3D version of Havoc in Heaven has higher production costs and a stronger cast; this time the box office will be at least ten-something billion, right?"

【86】

Translation: "\"Global box office, this time it must be over twenty billion! \"" So line: "【41】 \"Global box office, this time it must be over twenty billion! \""

... (they gave translation)

Translation: "\"It will definitely surpass Titanic! \" Everyone chattered." So line: "【42】 \"It will definitely surpass Titanic! \" Everyone chattered."

【90】

Translation: "Jiang Heng laughed: \"The result will definitely be a record; the exact number is hard to say, but fortunately the film will be released in just over a month! \"" So line: "【43】 Jiang Heng laughed: \"The result will definitely be a record; the exact number is hard to say, but fortunately the film will be released in just over a month! \""

... (they gave translation)

Translation: "\"Really, we can't wait! \"\" So line: "【44】 \"Really, we can't wait! \""

【96】

Translation: "\"What does the 3D version actually feel like? \"\" So line: "【45】 \"What does the 3D version actually feel like? \""

……

Translation: "……" (ellipsis). We need to output exactly the ellipsis as is? The source line is "……". We should translate? It's punctuation; we can keep as "……". So line: "【46】 ……"

... (they gave translation)

Translation: "As Journey to the West: Demon Subduing Chapter ran hot, with media constantly guiding them, audiences' anticipation for the upcoming 3D version of Havoc in Heaven grew ever stronger." So line: "【47】 As Journey to the West: Demon Subduing Chapter ran hot, with media constantly guiding them, audiences' anticipation for the upcoming 3D version of Havoc in Heaven grew ever stronger."

【100】

Translation: "Yu Dong's side was also busy nonstop, preparing for the imminent launch of the film's promotion." So line: "【48】 Yu Dong's side was also busy nonstop, preparing for the imminent launch of the film's promotion."

... (they gave translation)

Translation: "That day, he went to the Olympic venue again to explain to Jiang Heng the plan for the premiere event." So line: "【49】 That day, he went to the Olympic venue again to explain to Jiang Heng the plan for the premiere event."

【104】

Translation: "To secure a better box office for the 3D version of Havoc in Heaven, the promotion budget was the highest in years, with coverage both online and offline." So line: "【50】 To secure a better box office for the 3D version of Havoc in Heaven, the promotion budget was the highest in years, with coverage both online and offline."

... (they gave translation)

Translation: "Online promotion mainly used the Weibo platform just launched by Jiang Heng's technology company as its main base." So line: "【51】 Online promotion mainly used the Weibo platform just launched by Jiang Heng's technology company as its main base."

【108】

Translation: "Jiang Heng invited many celebrity friends to open Weibo accounts, where they posted selfies and shared their moods, instantly making it explode across the net." So line: "【52】 Jiang Heng invited many celebrity friends to open Weibo accounts, where they posted selfies and shared their moods, instantly making it explode across the net."

... (they gave translation)

Xinlang Company was dumbfounded: first, they lost a large number of blog users; second, having developed half a "Weibo" product, they became a poor imitation, turning into counterfeits.

【112】

Translation: "Moreover, judging by Weibo's current development trend, for newcomers to want to enter this track and compete can be said to be extremely difficult." So line: "【54】 Moreover, judging by Weibo's current development trend, for newcomers to want to enter this track and compete can be said to be extremely difficult."

... (they gave translation)

Besides Weibo, Broad Sodium Film Industry also placed many advertisements on the internet.

【116】

Translation: "As for offline, it was simply posting promotional posters all over buses, subways, and cinemas." So line: "【56】 As for offline, it was simply posting promotional posters all over buses, subways, and cinemas."

... (they gave translation)

The premiere events were held in three places: Jingcheng, Shanghai, and Xianggang.

【120】

The first and most important of these was naturally held in Jingcheng, at the Wukoosong store under the China Film Red Scarlet cinema line.

... (they gave translation)

Translation: "Here there is a newly renovated large auditorium with the best IMAX 3D screen, which should provide audiences with an ultimate visual experience." So line: "【59】 Here there is a newly renovated large auditorium with the best IMAX 3D screen, which should provide audiences with an ultimate visual experience."

As for the premiere's time, it is scheduled for Saturday, July 5th.

Yu Dong reported the related plan in full, then sighed: "I have to say, the Weibo you had people develop is really great, the publicity effect is significant!"

Our official Weibo for "Great Havoc in Heaven" gets several million views each time we post a related update, and the comments and replies are also easily over ten thousand!

Jiang Heng laughed and said: "The times are developing, technology is advancing, so we must definitely believe in the changes brought by technology!"

Yu Dong laughed and said: "I understand, you mean this 3D technology will bring an epoch-making impact!"

(End of chapter)