Chapter 902: Surprising "Dumb Hair Kill"!
PD Carnival is in full bloom for a week!
During the week, PD Group organizes a variety of events to meet the needs of fans.
Among them, "dialogue with the main creator" is definitely the highlight.
The main creators from the major branches and subsidiaries of PD Group will be interviewed by reporters from major media around the world, and will have a dialogue with fans on the scene to answer their doubts.
This is a fixed repertoire for every carnival.
This year is no exception!
As the 10th anniversary, the lineup of the main creators and guests attending the event was quite luxurious. Almost every well-known IP has a corresponding speaker.
Meng Lang is in charge of "Ultraman".
For Ultraman, a "household name" special effects series, there is no need for much introduction. Fans who came to the scene have more or less watched one or two Ultraman live-action TV dramas.
Even if you haven't watched it, you know from the Internet or friends what important characters are in this series and what kind of stories are told?
So, get straight to the point!
Xiao Tao had been making trouble last night, causing Meng Lang to not rest well. When he arrived at the scene, the thick dark circles under his eyes almost didn't make Ma Teng laugh to death.
Good thing there is a makeup artist!
After some makeup, Meng Lang in front of the camera finally recovered his spirits.
"Let us applaud Mr. Meng Lang, chairman of Pengda Group and representative of Jiangchuan young entrepreneurs, to ...... for us"
Amid cheers and applause, Meng Lang waved his hand to the audience and walked to the sofa dedicated to the keynote speaker.
Once seated, the conversation begins.
A black student fan from Africa asked in stumbling Chinese: "Mr. Meng, Ultraman overseas series already has Ultraman America and Neon Ultraman, when will there be Ultraman Africa?"
African Ultraman?
Hearing this question, Meng Lang almost didn't laugh.
Be reasonable!
If the African market is worth developing and there is money to be made, he doesn't mind creating a "non-chieftain" to curry favor with consumers.
But the question is......
Does the African market really exist?
The Ultraman series, from the first generation to today's Dinah, has produced more than ten works.
About 80% of these works are imported into the African market. The way to introduce it is naturally that Meng Lang gave it to them for free to broadcast on the local TV station.
But the result?
Even if it's giving away the right to broadcast for free, I don't want ratings, I just want to sell some toys. The total annual revenue of the African market is not as good as that of an inland province in China.
What a chill you make Uncle Meng!
The second largest continent in the world, the second largest continent in terms of population, more than 30 million square kilometers of vast land, more than 60 countries and regions, and a year's revenue is only so much?
It's hard for Uncle Meng to behave like this.
So be it!
Don't be discouraged, little comrade, Uncle Meng will ...... next time Next time, I will definitely fulfill your wish!
Carry it away, please the next one!
Compared with the first unreliable questioner, the second fan from Rongcheng asked a much more reliable question.
He claims to be an Ultraman fan, and has a large collection of "Ultraman" derivative peripherals at home. In order to collect all the equipment of the "Ultra Team", his family once thought that he was taking drugs.
His question was straightforward.
"Compared to Ultraman in the M78 system, I admit that the existing Tiga Dinah is better. But that doesn't mean that I like Ultraman in parallel worlds!"
"I want to ask Mr. Meng, when will the M78 ENN you promised be fulfilled? If you can, please give a specific time, thank you!"
"Uh......"
Considering that this is an "iron fan", I am afraid it is not appropriate to prevaricate him with "next time".
So Meng Lang hesitated for a moment, and finally put up two fingers: "Not next year, next year's plan is full." The year after tomorrow, the year after will definitely be launched on time!"
The year after that?
Receiving this exact reply, the fan nodded in satisfaction.
Although we still have to wait for two years, at least there is hope, isn't it? Compared with the previous answer of "painting bread to satisfy hunger", what are you afraid of waiting for two years?
The third questioner is from Neon.
His question was straightforward and the focus of everyone's attention. What does Xinao look like after Dinah?
And most importantly!
The two works of Tiga Dina follow the same worldview background. Will the new Ultraman continue to be used?
"No!"
Meng Lang denied this speculation and replied: "The story of Didai's world has come to an end. The new Ultraman will be on Earth in a parallel time and space, and it will be a new world view!"
The fourth set of worldviews?
Hearing this, everyone was surprised.
You must know that since the development of the Ultraman series, there have only been three sets of worldviews: "M78 Universe", "TPC Universe" and "Mobile Universe".
Removing the animation world view of "Mobile Ao", it is really applied to the world view of "live-action TV feature film", and there are only two universes: M78 and TPC.
Everyone thinks that the TPC universe will have to shoot at least 5-6 TV dramas before it will be abandoned by Uncle Meng and recreate a new worldview background.
I didn't expect ......
Only then did two TV dramas be filmed, and the TPC universe officially withdrew from the stage of history. Compared to the M78 universe, this is too fast, right?
That's not the point, though.
After the baptism of "Tiga", everyone can already accept Ultraman with a different world view background.
At this moment, everyone just wants to know. What's different about the parallel world to which this Xin'ao belongs?
Ultraman, in what way will he appear?
In the M78 world, Ultraman is a member of the Space Guard and is sent to Earth by the Land of Light.
In the TPC world, Ultraman is either a stone statue resurrection, or a light scattered by the universe, born in the form of a "giant of light".
So, what about the new world?
"In this world, the earth is like the mother of mankind. It is no longer a dead planet, but a Gaia consciousness mixed with multiple informations. ”
"Foreseeing the imminent destruction of the world, in order to resist the invasion, the earth will symbolize the light of the earth and the light of the ocean, and the light of the ocean will be given to two young people with very different personalities, and the story will begin......
Meng Lang coughed and introduced to everyone: "Gaia, the light of the earth, and Aguru, the light of the ocean, they are the protagonists of this work." ”
Is the light of the earth the light of the ocean the light of the sea?
It sounds interesting, but the setting of two protagonists doesn't seem to be common in the "Ultraman" series, right?
What will Uncle Meng arrange?
Everyone was very curious.
It's a pity that the scenes of the two protagonists and how the plot unfolds involve the suspicion of "spoilers". No matter how everyone asked, Meng Lang always replied with "no comment".
Row horn row horn!
Fans who couldn't ask too much simply turned the breakthrough point to something else.
Such as holster styling, Ultra Sentai team, transformation methods, and more!
This Meng Lang can break the news.
Before coming, he specially asked people to prepare a CG animation. At this time, this CG finally came in handy.
Through the projection equipment arranged on the spot, everyone saw the CG content.
A strangely shaped Ultraman, with his arms open, gathered photon energy, formed a huge "whip-shaped" band of light on his head, got up and leaned back, nodded forward, and the band of light instantly rushed towards the enemy.
Because it is a display effect, the CG is very short, only 15 seconds. This 15 seconds is still the length after slow playback, and it should be about 10 seconds for normal playback.
This 15-second content stunned everyone.
This...... What is it?
Ultraman's special move?
But isn't Ultraman's special move to release colored light with his hands crossed? This is Ultraman's classic special move, why was it canceled?
Cancel and cancel!
Ultraman's movement of crossing his hands to release light is still novel at first glance. After watching too much, the audience also feels tired, and it is not impossible to come up with a new nirvana.
But you're ......
Isn't the action too weird?
"This is a new light nirvana that our team has carefully designed, named Photon Blade!"
Meng Lang said triumphantly: "How is it? Isn't it cool?
Yes...... What a fart!
Shit Photon Blade, whether you look at this thing horizontally or vertically or lying down, it's a dandruff attack, right?
Wrong!
Ultraman is "bald" per capita, and dandruff should be non-existent. Judging from this shape, it's more like a "dumb hairy kill"?
But you're a little hairy!
Such a strange nirvana naturally caused a sensation. Fans and media reporters at the scene had a heated discussion around this wonderful light.
Some people think that it is still ...... Not bad!
It's definitely a little weird, but such a unique light attack is really "eye-catching".
Some people also think that it is too inferior!
Compared with the previous regular "hands crossed" light, this strange release method is obviously not in line with their aesthetics.
This is also normal!
Any new thing that emerges will cause controversy. Some people accept and some people oppose it, and this is a very normal reaction.
Meng Lang didn't expect it, as soon as this CG was broadcast, it immediately attracted applause from the audience. The audience was as excited as if they were seeing "aliens".
Think about it with your ass, it's impossible!
Gaia's Photon ...... Dumb hair killing, the debut is this reaction, some people welcome and some frown. Tsuburaya was also under a lot of pressure at the time.
Is this innovation?
Innovation indeed!
But innovation is necessarily good, right?
Not necessarily!
Dully light, judging by the feedback from the broadcast of Gaia TV. Although "most of them are praised", there are still many people who resist.
So after perceiving this situation, Tsuburaya added a "hands crossed" quantum streamline to Gaia in time, which eliminated the hidden danger.
It turns out!
The step is too big to pull ......
All right!
These effects aside, the Dumb Hair Kill is definitely an important step for Tsuburaya to take. It breaks the appearance of traditional special moves, and gives the light skill a more "fancy" possibility.
This also laid a solid foundation for the later Ultraman, whose special moves were more fancy than the other.
In addition to the stupid killing, Meng Lang also brought the "Gaia Leather Case" display this time.
From the basic V1 form, to the V2 form, and finally to the supreme form, all three leather cases are on display.
Announced along with the holster is a new setting system.
Although it is the same three forms, Gaia's form switch is completely different from that of Tigadena.
Tiga is "to each his own strengths".
Compound, powerful, and aerial forms, each with its own areas of expertise.
Dinah is "route selection".
Miracle and Strength represent two different routes of strengthening.
Gaia is "Upgrade to fight monsters"!
V1V2 and Supreme can be regarded as the "level" in the game. Level up to gain more power.
The three methods represent three distinct setting systems. There is no distinction between good and bad, it all depends on how the director and screenwriter arrange.
Although they are three different leather cases, they are actually "not much different". If you look closely, you can see that all three holsters are the same template.
It's nothing more than changing the color and adding some details.
"Uncle Meng has always changed his color!"
There are old fans, after seeing these three leather cases, they sighed from the bottom of their hearts.
Meng Lang: "???"
Can he be blamed for this?
The original version is like this, what else can he do? It's obviously Tsuburaya's design, he just copied it as it is, and this can also be dumped at him?
Tsuburaya doesn't blink an eye!
If you are scolded, you will be scolded, and you are used to it anyway. In Meng Lang's original words: "You scold and let you scold, if you don't buy it, I will lose!"
scolded Uncle Meng for not being angry and useless, and always changing colors to cheat Krypton for money, but as soon as the new toys came out...... Good guys, it's like you have a mine at home!
Are you cheap?
Ultraman's "creator dialogue" session is almost over here.
Gaia holsters are on display!
Going on, there's not much more to talk about. You can't invite the actors of Gaia Aguru to show you the transformation live, right?
The idea is doable!
However, Gaia has not yet established the project. The casting work has not started, where will Meng Lang hire actors?
Ultraman is done, but Kamen Rider next door hasn't finished yet!
Meng Lang, who left the venue, sneaked into the "Kamen Rider Hall" with a small bench, wanting to hear what Toshiki was talking about.
Outcome......
Min didn't say anything!
This guy is quite lazy, so he simply took out a dozen sets of "Faiz equipment" and placed them in the venue for everyone to experience.
As for himself, he leisurely instructed everyone with his hands behind his back, how to use this mobile phone with the belt, and how to adjust the lighting effect......
Boy!
This is Kamen Rider creator?
This is simply a PD toy sales elite possession!
You look at the lively atmosphere at the scene, "Kamen Rider 555" has not yet been filmed, and one by one they raise their wallets and ask Min Ghost: "Where can I buy the same model?"
If Min Ghost doesn't do sales, it's a waste of talent!
Without alarming the sensitive ghosts, Meng Lang glanced at it a few times, then decisively turned around and went to the Tooth Wolf Pavilion next door.
As a new series!
Although the tooth wolf has obtained an "independent venue", it has not accumulated popularity and fans before, so the scene is very deserted.
When Meng Lang walked into the venue, Keita Amamiya on the stage was explaining the origin of "Hora" to an American reporter with the help of an interpreter.
He's serious.
Even though he had already seen that the reporter was not very interested in the "Hora" or even the Tooth Wolf series, he still seriously introduced and explained.
This is a man who does great things!
The Tooth Wolf series is not yet famous, and he must seize every opportunity to "publicize" to let more people know about Tooth Wolf.
Meng Lang nodded at him, then turned to leave.
He couldn't disturb the rain palace, and he couldn't call on more people to come to the venue to listen to his explanation. Because, there is no need for this.
No matter how good the explanation is, it can't compare to the real thing!
When the tooth wolf feature film is broadcast, there will be bread and milk......
The current embarrassment is just the last darkness before dawn, just get through it!