280: A mocking comment from an insider in the US: Want to earn US dollars? Hollywood isn't a place for just anyone.

"I have to say, Da Xu Culture's counterattack this time was unexpectedly fierce!

I originally thought they weren't responding because they didn't dare offend the Hollywood director.

I never expected that the reason they were silent was because they were preparing to go straight to the Lighthouse Country for a fight, hahaha!"

"Exactly! Didn't that guy named John say that Da Xu Culture's iron man was inflating ticket sales?

Later, he said that the viewing standards of our Great Xia audience were flawed, which is why his starship didn't perform well at the box office.

Now it's great, Da Xu Culture is taking iron man directly to the Lighthouse Country for screening. I'm looking forward to seeing him lose face!"

"Speaking of which, Da Xu Culture's reaction was very fast. Could it be that they had planned to release it in the Lighthouse Country all along?"

"There really is that possibility.

Otherwise, how could it be released in just two days? Clearly, they already prepared the English version."

..."I hope iron man gets good box office results after being released in the Lighthouse Country, so that John will shut up."

"That's right! How dare that bastard say my appreciation standards are flawed? His brain is the one with problems!"

"No choice there. People from the Lighthouse Country are used to being arrogant. It would be strange if they were happy about being suppressed this time."

"Whether he's happy or not, he shouldn't spout nonsense. His starship really is just mediocre.

If I were to say that the science fiction films in the Lighthouse Country are only at this level, then iron man is definitely going over there to dominate."

...The netizens all expressed their support for the news released by Da Xu Culture.

This time, the screening of 'iron man' in the Lighthouse Country is not just about Da Xu Culture; it also represents a major step for domestic film and television dramas going global.

Moreover, for iron man, a science fiction film, to be released specifically in the Lighthouse Country—where science fiction films are historically strong—makes the significance even greater.

As a result, the fans in Xu Lu's Streamer room were already pumped up:

[Holy cow, holy cow, holy cow! The Streamer is amazing! I never thought he'd be this aggressive!]

[Yeah, I originally thought it would be great if Da Xu Culture just issued a statement. Who knew they were preparing for a direct confrontation.]

[I think there's absolutely no problem. The quality and special effects of iron man are top-notch.

Even if it's shown in the Lighthouse Country, it will definitely be an excellent science fiction work.]

[No doubt about it. It's much, much better looking than the starship that guy named John directed.

That guy even claimed the reason it flopped in Great Xia was because our appreciation standards were poor. Screw him.]

...[I can't wait to see that bearded guy named John get humiliated. I hope iron man makes a killing in the Lighthouse Country too.]

[Yes, we used to always import science fiction films from the Lighthouse Country. I never thought Great Xia's science fiction films could also go global this time.]

[The Streamer is awesome! This time, we must show the might of our Great Xia.

We need to let these guys, who only have a few hundred years of history, know that the heritage of our Great Xia is not something they can mock.]

[Go! Go! It's a shame I'm not in the Lighthouse Country, or I'd definitely go support the box office...]

...In fact, it wasn't just netizens and fans who were surprised; many industry insiders were also startled by Da Xu Culture's decision.

"That's truly incredible. A company established less than two years ago actually dares to venture abroad!"

A certain director sighed privately.

But others expressed concern:

"Although John is a bit arrogant, there is one thing he didn't say wrong: the preferences of Lighthouse Country audiences might be very different from those of Great Xia audiences.

Although iron man is popular domestically, it might not be popular once it reaches the Lighthouse Country. The box office might not be as high as expected!"

Even Zhao Fan, who had already expressed regret over leaving Da Xu Culture, said with a tone of disappointment:

"Xu Lu is still so arrogant!

You should just be satisfied with getting high box office results in Great Xia. Why compare yourself to people from the Lighthouse Country?

They have their heritage established there. If you rush over empty-handed like this, it will be embarrassing if the box office fails.

Great Xia finally produced a decent quality science fiction film.

If you ruin it in a few moves, it would truly be a pity."

Zhao Fan felt that if it were him, he would just put on a show when encountering such a situation. Why go for a real fight?

Instead of wasting effort on this, it would be better to take advantage of the hype to develop a few more science fiction films and stabilize their current foundation.

When the time is right in the future, it wouldn't be too late to enter 'Hollywood'. There's no need to rush right now.

Unfortunately, Da Xu Culture's decision was not influenced by Zhao Fan's will at all.

So, his prolonged sighing had no impact on Da Xu Culture's decision... In fact, the news that iron man was about to be released in the Lighthouse Country had an impact far beyond Great Xia.

In 'Hollywood' in the Lighthouse Country, it caused intense discussion and mockery:

"Great Xia's science fiction film is coming to our Lighthouse Country for release? This company called Da Xu Culture is very ambitious."

"Ambition is fine, but they must first see if they have the capability. 'Hollywood' isn't a place just anyone can come to."

"Exactly! Great Xia's science fiction films are only good for making money at their domestic box office. If they want to earn US dollars in the Lighthouse Country, heh."

"It looks like Director John's words provoked the people over in Great Xia, otherwise they wouldn't be so excited."

..."I actually think John's words this time were undignified. He could have been much more subtle."

"Please, why do we need to be subtle with Great Xia people? Their place is known as a science fiction desert, and that's not just talk.

Now they are claiming a science fiction film's box office will surpass starship. That thought alone is highly abnormal!"

"To be honest, I'm actually a little interested in this movie that dares to come to 'Hollywood'.

Once it's released here in the Lighthouse Country, I'll go see it in the cinema. Then we'll naturally know its quality."

"Heh, I really can't get excited about Great Xia's science fiction films..."

...And as the main person who instigated this incident, John, the director of the science fiction film starship.

He was very agitated upon hearing the news:

"A science fiction film made in Great Xia actually dares to be released in the Lighthouse Country. What a joke.

That guy named 'Lu Xu' doesn't really think his directed work is excellent, does he?

But fine, since you want to come to the Lighthouse Country, everyone will naturally find out whose work is superior."

John was looking forward to it in his heart.

He was extremely indignant about his 'starship' suffering a setback in Great Xia.

According to his original idea, once his work was released, even if it didn't dominate all genres, it would definitely be a king-level existence, at least in the science fiction genre.

Who would have thought things wouldn't develop as he imagined? His starship was actually suppressed by a local Great Xia science fiction movie.

This had become the most embarrassing thing for him.

Even if he were suppressed by science fiction films from countries like A San, Bangzi, or Fusang, John could accept it.

But to be suppressed by a local Great Xia science fiction film—he absolutely could not accept it!

"Just wait. In two days, this guy named 'Lu Xu' will realize that 'Hollywood' is absolutely not a place where you Great Xia people belong!"

John thought secretly, determined to wipe away the humiliation he suffered in Great Xia once the opponent arrived in the Lighthouse Country.