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Midsummer in July, Chongqing.

As soon as the PD Summer Competition came to an end, the annual PD Super Hero Festival opened grandly at the Yucheng Gymnasium.

This year is the seventh Super Hero Festival!

The last one, the sixth Super Hero Festival, was held in Pengcheng, the capital of science and technology. Originally, this edition was supposed to be held in Los Angeles.

But something went wrong...

The PD Super Hero Festival was scheduled to be held at a time that coincided with an international conference. Los Angeles authorities have recommended an extension.

So Mengzi moved to Chongqing.

As one of the largest megacities in the Southwest, Chongqing’s transportation, food, climate and other conditions are definitely pretty good.

But there is one thing worth pondering.

The eating habits here tend to be spicy. People who are not used to spicy food should buy an anorectal insurance when they come here.

The Super Hero Festival is held for seven days!

During this period, there were a total of 8 leather actors and 4 PD staff members. Because of the special food here and unable to control their mouths, they were admitted to the Anorectal Specialist Hospital.

The doctor was particularly shocked!

So, Ultraman can't eat spicy food, right? Here is bed No. 7, who is that in bed No. 6 next door... Kamen Rider?

Good guy!

Mengzi, who came to pay the fee, looked at the special photography heroes scattered in the ward and couldn't laugh or cry.

Although there was an accident, this Super Hero Festival was quite successful. Fans from all over the world enjoyed a holster feast together.

According to statistics from relevant departments in Chongqing.

During the PD Super Hero Festival, Chongqing received more than one million tourists, more than half of whom were foreign tourists. The anorectal department is full and beds are in short supply...

all in all!

The 7th PD Super Hero Festival achieved unimaginable success. The second season of Yanglang premiered and also won unanimous praise from the fans at the scene.

Amamiya himself did not come.

But he sent a gold-plated version of the tooth wolf leather sheath, and the shining golden knight became the most handsome boy in the room.

On the importance of the appearance of a leather cover?

Many viewers who came to the Super Hero Festival or watched the live broadcast had never watched the first season of Yarang. After all, Yarang was broadcast in the middle of the night, and there were no people around in the middle of the night.

But when I took a look at the exhibition this time, I realized that the leather case is so handsome? Why don't you take a second look?

Just take a look and you'll be addicted!

Yalang is one of those tokusatsu dramas that you are not interested in at first, but become more and more energetic the more you watch it. As long as you immerse yourself in it, you will definitely be impressed by Amamiya Keita's talent.

Of course, Yalang also has limitations.

It is a niche special shot, and its popularity and reputation are not as popular as those of popular works such as Ultraman and Kamen Rider. Therefore, there is a lack of some experienced drivers to lead the way, and it is very difficult for newcomers to enter the pit.

for example!

If you see an unfamiliar supporting character in Ultraman/Kamen Rider and want to know more about him, just ask on the forum.

But not Yalang!

When new people come into contact for the first time, they have to find answers to many questions on their own. There are too few active people on the forum, so I don’t have time to guide you into the trap.

Not just a forum…

It is also difficult to find like-minded Yalang fans on Tieba, Weibo, Bilibili, Zhihu and other platforms.

Neon fares slightly better.

After all, it is a local production. Although it was broadcast in the late night slot, the results were not very satisfactory. However, Amamiya Keita's unique visual art, combined with the extremely impactful golden leather case, has resulted in Yaro's popularity in Neon being pretty good.

The first season established a firm foothold in Neon’s local market, and the second season is a stepping stone to the global market.

As for the theatrical version?

Just let it happen!

The second season of Yalang, the OV special Warcraft of the White Night and the theatrical version of Red Requiem were produced almost simultaneously.

As of the end of July, according to the work report submitted by Keita Amamiya to President Ono, the special episode Warcraft of the White Night has been completed.

Season 2 premieres in August!

The theatrical version of Red Requiem has entered the post-production process and is tentatively scheduled to be released in mid-August.

With this appearance at the Super Hero Festival, Yalang not only gained great exposure, but his popularity also increased steadily. The second season is highly anticipated by the audience.

After careful consideration……

Meng Lang plans to air the second season of Yarang on Big Bird TV's evening prime time slot.

It's adventurous!

Everyone knows the nature of Yarang. If it is put on the late night slot when the audience is sparse, no one may report it, but in the evening prime time slot?

Director Tao was the first to object.

He felt that doing so would easily arouse dissatisfaction from the superior management. If reported by parents or teachers, not only Yarang will be banned, but Big Bird TV will not be able to escape punishment.

Don't panic!

Meng Lang comforted him: Actually, there's no need to worry. I'm here! If it doesn't work, if I cry, make trouble, and hang myself, won't the matter be settled?

Is this okay? !

Director Tao was stunned for a moment, wanting to say something to refute, but found that he had nothing to say.

Cry, make trouble, and hang yourself?

This trick... seems feasible!

Don’t forget, what is Mengzi’s identity...

He is a cancer in East Asia, a cancer in children, the miracle worker of Black Pig, a leader in cultural export, the darling of superior authorities, the patron saint of children, and the light of Jiangchuan GDP!

He is so shameless, sitting down in front of the Yamen and crying, why don't you give him a candy to comfort him?

If it were anyone else, let alone asking for candy, he would at least get a slap on the butt!

But Bangladeshi black pig is different!

First of all, he has made great contributions. Everyone just turn a blind eye and let this matter be over.

Secondly, he is shameless!

Other entrepreneurs, let alone the richest man in the country, even the richest man in a village cannot do this kind of thing of crying and begging for candy, but Meng Heizhu is shameless!

Others only talk the talk, but he not only talks the talk, but also dares to put it into action! The point is, there's nothing you can do against him.

Okay, listen to you!

The niece-in-law is shameless, and Director Tao is no longer afraid of taking risks. Isn’t it just a report? Who is afraid of whom?

So, the matter was settled.

The second season of Yanglang will be broadcast in the prime time slot in the evening. In the late night slot, old dramas such as Ultraman and The King of Fire will continue to be replayed.

Just when the two of them made up their minds to open up the Chinese market for Yarang at all costs, Ma Teng walked in.

Yo? Mr. Meng is here too?

What are you here for?

Meng Lang glanced at this guy and asked curiously: Aren't you asked to lend a hand and help Yan Tao keep an eye on Max's casting work?

Stop talking, I have a headache...

Ma Teng said with a grimace: Let's not talk about it for now. I came to see Director Tao today, mainly to ask about the schedule for August.

August schedule?

Meng Lang and Director Tao looked at each other.

What's wrong? Are there any arrangements?

Ma Teng saw the expressions of the two people and immediately guessed the answer. He waved his hand and said, It's okay. Then I'll make a reservation for Legend of Shadow Puppet in September.

Legend of shadow puppets?

Meng Lang touched his chin and asked, Does it sound familiar? Whose project is this?

Thunder Studio!

Ma Teng explained: This is the shadow puppet show they created. Have you forgotten?

It does happen!

Meng Lang slapped his forehead and thought of it instantly.

When the second season of Thunder Puppet was launched, he went to Thunder Studio to inspect the work, and the person in charge mentioned shadow puppetry to him.

The title of the play had not yet been determined at that time.

Meng Lang strongly supported the project team's idea of ​​promoting traditional culture and promised to provide them with sufficient production funds.

One or two years have passed in the blink of an eye!

With no news coming out for such a long time, Meng Lang thought the plan was aborted and didn't take it to heart.

I didn’t expect it to actually be made!

How's the film going?

It should be okay!

Ma Teng scratched his head and said, I haven't watched it either. I just heard from them that many people were moved to tears during the internal screening.

Moved to tears?

Could it be a tragedy?

Meng Lang frowned and said, Tragedy is difficult to handle. Children don't like tragedies very much.

Adults don’t like it either!

Although tragedy can greatly enhance the sense of resonance, the reality is cruel enough. The audience needs to be comforted in the virtual world. Are you going to stab him?

It's not a tragedy, it's not a tragedy!

Ma Teng defended: I have read the script, and the story is mainly based on traditional myths, fables, and folklore.

Then why are you moved to tears?

I don't know this either...

Ma Teng didn't know the inside story, and Meng Lang couldn't find the answer, so he had to ask Thunder Studio to take a sample and go home to watch it.

Seeing this, he was dumbfounded!

It is indeed Thunder Studio!

In Thunder Puppet, they adopted the rebirth of the strong web novel routine, but I didn't expect that the same would be true for Legend of Shadow Puppet this time.

This time it’s “unlimited streaming for one person”!

The story told in The Legend of Shadow Puppet is very simple.

The protagonist Tang Yuan, after graduation, was forced by his father, the inheriter of intangible cultural heritage, to become a traditional shadow puppet performer, performing shadow puppet performances in the streets.

But he doesn't want to live like this for the rest of his life!

You can't make a lot of money from shadow puppetry, you can't buy a big house, and you can't marry a beautiful wife. He plans to work for a few years to save some money and go back to work in a big city.

His father couldn't stand his undisciplined attitude, and often scolded him for being not focused enough and the performance has no soul.

Tang Yuan also couldn't stand his father.

What happened to the inheritors of intangible cultural heritage? With a good name, you can’t make much money, right? If you have time to think about shadow puppetry, you can make a fortune just by raising some chickens, ducks and fish!

Father and son often quarreled.

After a quarrel, Tang Yuanqi ran away from home and went to the prosperous Jiangchuan to make a living. After this separation, father and son did not see each other for five years.

Five years later, Tang Yuan discovered that big cities were not so beautiful. Feeling the cruel reality, Tang Yuan received a call from the hospital...

Father is dead!

Tang Yuan inherited his legacy and clumsily controlled the shadow puppets to fight according to his father's instructions in his memories.

This doesn't look good at all!

Let's go watch a cartoon...

The children in the village gathered around chattering and then dispersed without interest.

Tang Yuan thought of his father.

Shadow puppets without souls cannot retain the audience...

What is the soul of shadow puppets?

After drinking some wine, Tang Yuan lay on a bamboo chair and fell asleep under the grape tree planted by his father in the courtyard.

When he woke up, the world had changed!

He turned into a shadow puppet!

Everything in front of me, the flowers, plants and trees turned into shadow puppets. He seemed to be living in a black and white world with no light in sight.

I saw a strange bird flying by...

It seemed to be holding a stone in its mouth. The little bird flew back and forth several times. Tang Yuan was curious and asked: Little bird, little bird, do you build a nest with stones in your mouth?

I am not a little bird, I am the daughter of Emperor Yan. I want to fill the entire East China Sea with stones in my mouth...

This is the story of Jingwei Reclamation.

Tang Yuan received an adventure. He would travel to the world of shadow puppets every once in a while and witness various stories happening with his own eyes.

There are mythological stories such as Kuafu chasing the sun and Jingwei reclaiming the sea. There are also folk stories such as Yu Gong moving mountains and Kong Rong letting pears go. There are also historical stories such as Dayu controlling floods and Su Wu herding sheep...

The more stories he witnessed, the deeper his affection for the shadow puppets became.

Perhaps in the eyes of others, these shadow puppets are nothing more than props for performances. But in his eyes, these shadow puppets are all living people.

He finally found the soul of the shadow puppet, and the performance became more and more popular, and even went to the National Center for the Performing Arts. The applauding audience included many foreign leaders.

But he is old and can no longer do it.

His son, just like him back then, was not interested in shadow puppets and failed to find the soul of shadow puppets.

It's like a reincarnation!

The son also left and settled in the city. Although he would come back to visit his father Tang Yuan during the holidays, he never inherited the craftsmanship.

Until one day, my son cried and said that he had been cheated in his business.

Tang Yuan, who was on the hospital bed, remembered what his father said to him back then: If it doesn't work out, just use my shadow puppets to perform. You can always make a living...

That winter, he died.

The son picked up his treasure box of shadow puppets and performed them awkwardly and shyly, and was laughed at.

Under the vine, my son fell asleep...

[This play is dedicated to those shadow puppet masters who brought warmth and joy to our childhood. Time flies, but shadow puppets never grow old! 】

【——Thunder Film and Television——】

A very warm work!

After watching this 24-episode short work, Meng Lang suddenly understood why so many people were moved to tears during the internal screening.

Because he cried too.

He recalled visiting the Hong Kong Lantern Festival when he was a child. The masters who performed lion dance, stilt walking, face changing and shadow puppetry on the street were becoming increasingly rare nowadays.

The inheritance is being cut off, but there is nothing we can do.

In reality, there is no Tang Yuan's Adventure. Protecting intangible cultural heritage and promoting traditional Chinese culture are always just slogans, but it is difficult to achieve any results.

Because young people don't like it anymore.

Traditional literature and art without an audience will only wither and wither. If young people don’t like to watch or learn, how can there be a way out?

Thunder Studio, you have produced an excellent work! If I don't win the award, I, Meng Lang, will write my name upside down...

Meng Lang choked up mid-sentence.

Get a prize? !

Ah this...

Although The Legend of Shadow Puppet is not a prize-winning work, this subject matter naturally has advantages. Thunder Studio has done such a good job, it makes no sense not to win an award.

Then here comes the problem!

Before, he and Li Wanbo were very lucky that there were no great turning points, Comrade XX and other works this year, and Seven X was very promising to win awards.

Now, it’s great, we have created a movie that is a hit for prizes!

SevenX…

Die before leaving the army?

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