Chapter 534 Overseas popularity, cultural export!
"Immortality" was translated by Lin Han into English and published in Nature magazine, but some historical figures in it are probably not well-known to these ordinary foreigners.
They would not know who Qin Shihuang was, nor would they know the significance of Zheng He's voyage to the West, so Lin Han didn't expect any splashes this article would cause!
However, after being reminded by Miao Hong, he remembered to see what overseas readers viewed this article.
The English name of "Immorta1" is called "immorta1", which means gods, immortals, eternal and immortal people or things, which is quite consistent with the main content!
Since the content has changed, it is inaccurate that this man came from the earth. The earth refers to the cave, which means that the protagonist has survived since the time of the caveman.
Anyway, no one in the world knows the content of the original work, so the editor in charge of science fiction of Nature magazine thinks immorta1 is very relevant, so he has no comment at all!
Lin Han didn't know where to read these detailed book reviews, so he simply searched for the English name with Google. Just now, he wrote this word into the search box, and Google automatically associates a lot of vocabulary, which was unexpected.
[Eternal Life and Immortality-Lin Han]
[What is the story about immortality?]
[Who are the historical figures in Immortality]
[Is immortality good looking?]
[When will the movie "Immortality" be released]
After all these series of questions, Lin Han almost knew what the word his name was, and finally knew what these readers were concerned about!
On Twitter, "Immortality" has already received millions of discussions, and many readers have given their own opinions on this topic.
"I was very happy when I heard about Lin You's new work, but I would never think I understood this. As a commenter above the Guardian said, this is a film that can inspire deep thought and dialogue, and dares to challenge mainstream beliefs. It is one of the most attractive short stories I have seen!"
"I was completely attracted by the plot when I saw this article in a magazine brought by our professor. If you like to think and talk to smart people, this article is definitely worth reading repeatedly."
"oh! I love this article to death, but who can tell me where to know those historical figures?"
"If it weren't for this article, I wouldn't have known that China's history was so wonderful, but the comments below were too short, and I would like to know more about this!"
"Zheng He actually became earlier than Magellan and Columbus? Is this fabricated by Lin Han or it really exists?"
"My Chinese student friend told me that "Immortality" is very popular in China now, and it is said that there are still movies to be released. When will it be seen in the UK?"
"no-ay! There is actually a movie!"
"For anyone with intelligence, you should not miss this article. You need to carry an open mind, be prepared for adventure, and follow Lin Han to take an adventure!"
"To be honest, this is the most unusual thing I have seen so far. The whole article is a blockbuster conversation. I am a hard-core hard science fiction fan, but I am completely fascinated by this soft science fiction!"
Netizens on Twitter all praised "Immortality". Although they don't know who the Chinese historical figures involved are, if you compare the European celebrities involved horizontally, you will know that they should be of the same level.
Although some readers also said they couldn't understand it, this did not affect the overall situation. After all, its limitations lie there!
After reading these comments, Lin Han said to himself: "It's obvious that he just wants to make soy sauce, but why has it turned into a cultural output?"
In fact, after watching "Immortality", many of Lin Han's fans first reacted to the Chinese friends around them to ask about the specific situation. Many people began to search for the characters or events involved in it using Google, wanting to learn more about China and the history of China!
The information about Chinese history in the library is rare and popular, and a few people who go late cannot borrow it at all. Xinhua Bookstore's overseas branches have also welcomed a large number of book-buying customers, and many people have become interested in movies of the same name and want to see the true appearance!
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Lin Han stood up from his desk. On the first day of work in the New Year, even if he was not happy, he had to pretend in the company. Anyway, everything was left to Miao Hong, and Chen Jiaxuan to help share part of it. He just needed to touch the fish and mix the time.
After reading the content on Twitter, he knew that he underestimated his reputation. He thought that many people would put it aside when seeing such Chinese-style science fiction. Who knew that it would attract so many people to read it? Even a big newspaper like the Guardian wrote a book review!
Books have always been considered the ladder of human civilization's progress, and are gradually declining. The reasons behind the decline have caused various controversies, but Lin Han can be sure that books today are still a good way to experience adventure stimulation, understand distant places, and consider the future.
It is impossible for people to read every book carefully, so book reviews appear at this time. This type of literary criticism is analyzed based on the content of a book, style and originality.
The length of a book review can range from a single paragraph to a large number of texts. The quality of a book review is basically a matter of opinion, and it depends on the readers' own preferences!
Whether it is a brief overview of key points or a long and rich vocabulary, these are no less authoritative book reviews than anything else.
Writing a book review is actually not an easy task. It requires a high attention to details and a wide range of knowledge about other literary works.
Critics need to analyze the most obscure clues, the meaning of the author's suggestion, and the importance and significance of the story. All kinds of complex issues need to be considered. You even need to know whether this article was plagiarized and what is the central idea!
The most worth mentioning is the New York Times. Their New York Times bestseller list is well-known all over the world, and the book review is also famous.
The largest team of critics in the world can provide insightful views to a considerable number of readers. Every day, the New York Times publishes book reviews. "Immortality" is a long-lost new work by Lin Han, so of course these critics are targeted by these critics!
There are as many as 5 book reviews published alone. Although there are not many words, they have won the attention of a lot of readers.
"This article is extremely tempting. What is needed is not your eyes, not your ears, but the most meaningful place in the human body, your brain! This is a true masterpiece!
If you are looking for serial murder, adventure or mystery 6, then you won't find similar plots in this article. The whole article is a dialogue between university professors, a collision of wisdom, a very good combination of words, and a prominent story!"
These five book reviews have given excellent reviews, but they are also reminding readers that there is some Chinese history involved, and if you can't understand it, it will have some impact.
In addition to the New York Times, the Guardian is also the favorite book review website for overseas netizens. Many people are also a must-read every day. Information, writer interviews, book reviews, new book excerpts and other aspects are well received.
The New York Book Review is an in-depth book review blog, as well as the Washington Post’s book review section, the New Yorker, the Economist, etc., all published content about "Immortality"!
"This movie represents the real art of science fiction, and I believe it will surprise people to realize that entertainment can also be expressed in different ways. Lin Han brings us a wonderful story, which is the best science fiction this year!"
"Lin Han's "Immortality" should be the best science fiction in recent times. It arms itself with thoughts. I can imagine the adaptation of it, without excellent stage design, no shocking visual effects, and let us think with science!
I have been a fan of Mr. Lin for a long time, and I must say that I am completely attracted by this article. This article may make people feel a little uncomfortable in religion and challenge my historical knowledge. This is a chess-like thing. Readers must not only read and think, but also understand!
I highly recommend "Immortality" to anyone who likes science fiction. So far, I have watched it three times, and maybe there are still many things that I don't understand!"
These professional book reviews obviously brought many readers to them. Although they could not make any money, they increased their popularity and even promoted cultural output to a certain extent.
Lin Han is in the ocean of the Internet. He even saw many readers' comments in the gathering place of sfod, a science fiction enthusiast, and almost all of them are consistently positive. The occasional negative comments are just complaining that Lin Han should not use such a strange historical background!
Unexpected gains are really unexpected gains!
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The sound of knocking on the door interrupted Lin Han's thoughts. He raised his head and looked at the wooden door in the office and said, "Please come in!"
At this time, Miao Hong, who was holding a piece of A4 paper, walked in. There was a strong smile on his face, and he didn't know what happy event he knew.
"Boss, I just received an email from Weinstein and I just called them."
Lin Han had heard of this name, and it should be considered the Oscar gold medalist and the top public relations expert in Hollywood. He asked in confusion: "Is Weinstein the one I know?"
Miao Hong nodded, "Yes, Harvey called me personally, Harvey Weinstein."
It is of course normal for Miao Hong, who once served as president of Sony Pictures' North American Division, to have connections with the Weinstein brothers, so Lin Han did not bother with these things.
"What did Weinstein ask us for? We don't have Hollywood business for the time being. Could it be that we want to buy the copyright of the movie for filming?"
Weinstein Pictures is a mess in Hollywood. Not only does it work in many movies, but it can also make movies by itself. So purchasing copyright is the first idea that flashes through Lin Han's mind.
Who knew Miao Hong shook his head, "Harvey and the others didn't want to invest in filming, but wanted to act as an agent for "Immortality" to let the movie be released in the United States!"
Lin Han frowned. Although "Immortality" is quite popular in China and has a high topic, how could a generation of Hollywood tycoons like his own movie? "He is sure to play the English version? God knows whether North American audiences like this type of movie."
"In fact, he saw the popularity of "Immortality" and thought that this would make them a small profit in Weinstein Pictures. The treatment Harvey gave me was to follow the release model of art films, first released in some cinemas. If the response is good, it will be gradually promoted, which is quite similar to our country."
There are special art theaters in the United States that can allow these niche movies to survive. Lin Han cannot get the qualification to be released on a large scale in China, and it is obviously even more demanding abroad!
"The problem now is that our movie does not have an English version at all. Should the protagonist say that it is equipped with an English subtitle?"
Lin Han didn't think that it was not easy for the professors at Peking University to speak fluent English dialogues, and even inviting them to do post-dubbing.
Miao Hong was prepared at this time. He pointed to Lin Han's computer screen and said, "Since you have translated it into English, it should be easier to convert it into lines. Xu Jiayan came over to dub himself should not be a problem. As for the other characters, we can find professionals to dub in English, and Weinstein can help find people directly in Hollywood."
Cultural differences cannot be smoothed out by language transformation. "This is OK, but we should also be more low-key and not have any press releases. It is already very eye-catching now. If you promote it yourself, if the box office in North America is too low, you will definitely be ridiculed."
"Boss, this movie is only 10,000 yuan. Even if you ask for a voiceover later, the cost will not increase much. If you have so many fans overseas, you will definitely be able to earn the cost back!"
Lin Han patted his head and said, "Since that's the case, let's confirm the account share ratio with Weinstein first. My lines will definitely be able to get it out soon. By the way, you just reminded me that the cost is so low and the box office looks pretty good at the moment. After the dividends are settled with the theater, I have to give Xu Jiayan and those professors a big red envelope!"
The cost of movies that were originally not expected to make money is naturally constantly compressed. Now that they make so much profit, if they are still stingy, Lin Han will look down on him.
Chapter completed!