Adventure movies with a little depth like "Goblin Slayer" are still acceptable to them. As long as some of the deep content is automatically filtered out, it can still be a good movie.
Only "Fate Zero" has received polarized reviews from the public because of the long passages about the setting of the "magic world".
Some viewers feel that these settings are too complicated, meaningless, and lack the ability to appreciate. It would be better to remove all the parts describing the settings and just start with the fighting.
Some viewers felt that although the setting was meaningful, it was still too long, and that the content explaining the setting should be reduced appropriately, leaving the main content to the battles between heroes.
Only a very small number of viewers who, for various reasons, have received systematic education and have a high acceptance of long settings have given a high overall evaluation of "Fate Zero", thinking that all the content is designed just right and that it is an extremely excellent movie.
These very small audiences also include magicians from the Imperial Magic Academy, which shows how low the overall education level in this world is.
In this situation, even if Du Lin has a film he wants to make, he often doesn't know whether it will be accepted by the public.
And naturally, it was impossible for him to go to the king and suggest compulsory education.
After all, in such a feudal kingdom, providing compulsory education, where the money for compulsory education comes from is an extremely "dangerous" topic.
It is possible that the next day after Du Lin made this proposal, he was assassinated by some killer who came from nowhere.
Therefore, Du Lin's only solution is to add some "educational" content that the public can accept into the film, and indirectly increase the public's acceptance of high-threshold films.
At least ordinary civilians won't just cheer loudly for the gorgeous battles and funny plots.
After much deliberation, the work he finally decided on was this one - "Steins;Gate".
Although the content of "Steins;Gate" is not magical at all, it is an animation that has won rave reviews for its relatively rigorous scientific theories and layers of foreshadowing that are concluded in one go. However, by simply making some magical changes to the content, Du Lin can easily transform it into a large-scale popular science film that promotes magic theories.
Moreover, the biggest feature of "Steins;Gate" is that it presents some rigorous theories in an easy-to-understand way through one event after another.
Coupled with the slow but indeed refreshing pace, it may unknowingly increase the audience's acceptance of slow-burn movies.
After all, changing the world cannot be done in a day or two.
Although Du Lin always talks about changing the world and creating a better world, all he can actually do is guide.
Perhaps, his actions could create a ripple in this world, but as for what this ripple could actually change, he himself actually had no idea.
Therefore, Du Lin is very clear about his own positioning. He is a director and will always be only a director.
He will only change the world through movies and change the views of most people in the world, but he will never personally carry out any reforms or revolutions.
Only by accurately grasping this premise can Du Lin influence the people and things in this world while ensuring safety, and convey the information he wants to convey without being targeted in any way.
Otherwise, under the tide of the times, even if he was the most talented magician in the world, he would still be a fool trying to stop a chariot with his bare hands.
…
Now, after learning that Du Lin had plans to shoot a new movie, several great sages immediately clamored to know the specific content of the movie from him.
In response, Du Lin decisively rejected numerous requests for spoilers.
But just as many great sages were about to leave in disappointment, Du Lin suddenly spoke:
"Because the new movie is related to specific magic research, it will require a large number of students from the academy to star in it. Can I recruit actors from all over the Imperial Magic Academy?"
Hearing Durin's words, many great sages immediately became interested. The hot-tempered fire element sage Wharton next to Sage Rosa even spoke on the spot:
"Can I try being an actor? I've always wanted to do that!"
"this… "
I didn't expect that such a great sage would also have a dream of becoming an actor. After thinking about it, Du Lin refused and said:
"I'm sorry this time, most of the specific content can only be performed by students. At most, I will find a few lecturers. If there is a chance in the future, I will invite you, Sage Wharton."
"Oh, don't forget it!"
Having said that, the hot-tempered sage left in a huff.
On the other side, Hohenheim said casually:
"Recruiting actors and such is up to you. Just don't interfere with your normal classes."
Obviously, the dean of the Imperial Academy of Magic has completely agreed with Durin's idea of making a movie, and now he doesn't even have the slightest pretense of insisting.
To this end, with the consent of the dean, Du Lin immediately began to recruit actors from the Imperial Magic Academy and began to write the specific script for the magic version of "Steins;Gate".
He was afraid that he would be very busy in the next period of time.
After all, the second chapter of "Fate Zero" is about to be filmed, the monthly updates of "Kara no Kyoukai" have been confirmed, and the TV version of "KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!" is also urgent.
Coupled with the new plan of "Steins;Gate", Du Lin really felt like he was about to die suddenly.
However, despite being tired, Du Lin also felt extremely fulfilled.
After all, this is exactly what he wanted.
Compared to the tragic days when he first came into this world and couldn't find any entertainment from morning to night, his life now is moving little by little towards his imagined goal!
This is exactly the beautiful world he wants to create!
... ...
"Kara no Kyoukai" was soon broadcast on a loop in various pubs in the South Territory. Since the concept of movie theaters was almost completely popularized in the South Territory, when the concept of television appeared, the people in the South Territory quickly accepted this fact.
Suddenly, in all the major cities in the South, as soon as the afternoon came, all the people on the streets disappeared without a trace, and the streets were deserted. Instead, some pubs that originally had few people were completely packed, and many people were even squeezed outside the pubs.
Even so, this still couldn't dampen people's enthusiasm for watching "Kara no Kyoukai". The number of people packed into the tavern every day was almost giving Viscount Vanir a headache, and he wanted to ask Durin for a few thousand more televisions to expand the number.
But unfortunately, the production efficiency of televisions is still not high, and Du Lin’s main focus is on shooting new movies. This new way of watching movies can only be released in such a weird form for the time being.
However, the people in the South Territory themselves did not have too many complaints. After all, the biggest advantage of tavern TV compared to movies was that it was completely free.
As long as you get a good spot, you can watch a great movie, which is simply pie in the sky for ordinary people.
Of course, this does not mean that "Kara no Kyoukai" did not bring any economic benefits to Du Lin. In fact, a portion of the turnover of major TV bars will be shared with Du Lin.
The terrifying flow of people brought by television has caused every TV bar to generate almost terrifying consumption. After closing every day, each TV bar will find that its stock of various drinks has been completely depleted.
Although the income from these consumptions is not as quick as that from movie tickets, it is a more stable long-term income, enough to make Edward Studios a considerable fortune.
Moreover, many shrewd businessmen in the South have realized the commercial benefits that the concept of television will bring. I don't know how many advertisers who want to place advertisements on television have come to Viscount Banir with their own hard-earned money.
But unfortunately, Du Lin has no intention of quickly launching advertising business on TV at the moment. Before he completely runs the TV industry, it is impossible for him to do such a thing that is too immoral.
In a sense, this also stems from Du Lin's original intention to bring happiness to everyone. If this original intention is forgotten and movies are made just to make money, then everything will change and the priorities will be reversed.
…
After walking out of the Alchemy Tower, Du Lin, who had obtained the dean's permission, spent an entire night writing the script for "Steins;Gate".
The next day, he swaggered into the student office of the Imperial Academy of Magic.
Seeing him coming, the student union members couldn't help but reveal surprised expressions. It was obvious that they didn't expect that this celebrity in the college would come here.
"Senior Du Lin, what are you doing here in our student union? By the way, can I ask when the sequels of the previous "Fate Zero" and "Kara no Kyoukai" will be broadcast? I am a loyal fan of yours!"
As he spoke, the current student council president of the Imperial Magic Academy, a blond boy, stood up excitedly.
Beside him, the vice president of the student union, a black-haired girl, said decisively:
"President, you look so embarrassing. We are student council members, so we should at least be reserved! So, Senior Du Lin, can you reveal a little bit about the sequel to the "Kara no Kyoukai" that just aired yesterday? I was so concerned about it last night that I couldn't sleep the whole night."
Seeing the two of them, Du Lin smiled and immediately told them about his plan to make a new movie.
Chapter 151 Audition of New Actors
Chapter 152
"A new movie?"
Seeing that the two student union presidents and vice presidents had completely lost their composure, Du Lin just said calmly:
"The sequels of Fate Zero and Kara no Kyoukai will be broadcast on time. Now I am going to shoot a new movie. In order to recruit enough actors, I need your help."
"Oh, leave it to me!"
As soon as the blond president finished speaking, he seemed to realize something and said:
"Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. I'm the current student council president of the Imperial School of Magic, and a third-year student of the Special Elements Department, White Woz."
"Oh, you're the genius in the theory department who got full marks in the basic magic course when you first entered school? I've heard of that."
In response to Du Lin's speech, White smiled shyly and replied:
"I'm not a genius. Compared to you, Senior Du Lin, who broke through to become a great magician when he was a student, I'm just a mid-level magician and I'm not even worth mentioning."
"No, no, among ordinary students, breaking through to the intermediate level at this age is already a genius."
"No, no, no, this is nothing."
Suddenly, seeing the two people next to them start to brag about each other, the black-haired girl next to them said decisively:
"Okay, let me introduce myself. I'm the current vice president of the Imperial School of Magic, and a third-year student of the Elemental Magic Department, Diana Francis. Senior Du Lin, I've heard a lot about you."
"Francis?"
Du Lin was slightly surprised when he heard the name from the girl's mouth.
After all, as a nobleman, he knew very well that Francis was a rare super noble in this empire and the Duke of the Imperial Capital whose status was second only to the four dukes.
His ancestors left behind a rich inheritance, and he was one of the few powerful nobles in the imperial capital.
If the girl in front of him was a descendant of the Francis family, her status would probably be so high that even the great magician of the Imperial Academy of Magic would have to pay her a visit in person.
As if she had seen through Du Lin's thoughts, Diana just said calmly:
"The glory from our ancestors is nothing special. Compared to these, I admire you more, Senior Du Lin. You have become a member of the Mage Tower at such a young age. Your status is not inferior to that of the great nobles of the empire. You are a role model for our generation."
"Haha, that's nothing."
Soon, seeing that a new round of commercial praise was about to begin, White on the side immediately spoke up:
"Anyway, Senior Du Lin wants to recruit actors from among the students, right? As the student council president, I will definitely support you with all my strength. I will go to the school notice board and post the news now!"
"I will also notify the secretaries of various departments immediately!"
Suddenly, seeing White and Diana, the president and vice president of the student union, start to help so enthusiastically, Du Lin smiled bitterly and simply sat on the sofa nearby.
But before he had even sat down for a while, the other student union leaders looked at him intently, and those eyes were clearly conveying a message -
"Director Du Lin, what is the new movie going to be about?!!!"
... ...
At the same time that Durin began recruiting actors in the Mage's Tower, an interesting incident was happening inside Edward's Tavern.
The cause of the incident was that Wiz had mixed up the accounts again, causing the entire tavern's turnover loss yesterday to reach a historical high, with a loss of more than two hundred gold coins.
Beldia was immediately furious at this fact and started chasing after Wiz with a bench in his hand.
After all, these two undead didn’t make much money after opening the shop, and now they are still suffering regular losses. If they don’t have Du Lin’s help, they will be out of money sooner or later.
So, facing Wiz's mistakes again and again, Beldia really wanted to kill someone.
On the other hand, Wiz felt very wronged. She ran away while shouting:
"Mr. Beldia, please calm down. This is really not my fault."
"Calm down? How can I be calm? If we keep losing money, we will both be sold as sword slaves because of debt sooner or later. Wiz, please be kind. Opening a shop with others will make money, but opening a shop with you will cost you your life!!!"
"But, but..."
Without having time to speak, Wiz quickly dodged Beldia's attack.
In fact, as a high-level lich, she was able to dodge the attacks of the super-level undead Beldia, which meant that Beldia was holding back infinitely.
After all, no matter how harshly he cursed, the two of them had been dependent on each other for life and death for so many years, and it was impossible for Beldia to really kill him with all his strength. He was just venting his dissatisfaction.
Seeing this scene, Saeki said it had nothing to do with me and continued to draw his map on the table in the tavern. After taking care of the children at home, he has now re-registered as an adventurer and plans to start again from the white porcelain level and embark on an exciting adventure career once again.
Although Zat and Aya were actual employees of the tavern, they were too lazy to pay attention to the scene they had seen countless times. They didn't even think about moving. Obviously, they had already made too many persuasions in the past, and now they felt that it was a waste of time to even pay attention to it.
In addition, Winry had already left the tavern and went back to manage the affairs of Edward Castle.
Helena also said goodbye temporarily, saying that she was going back to her hometown, but she would be back when the TV version of "KonoSuba: God's Blessing for a Better World" starts filming.
Daphne and her guards naturally left together. The two of them had only been away from the Duke's Mansion for a short time, so they had to hurry back when the time came.
Chase has returned to the troupe to prepare for the filming of the second chapter of "Fate Zero". He is extremely serious about this matter and obviously has once again pinned his dream on the filming of the movie.
Leticia didn't leave, but stayed on the second floor of the tavern every day. She had no intention of coming down, and no one knew what she was doing upstairs.
Edward's Tavern was in such a deserted state at the moment that Wiz and Beldia stopped awkwardly after realizing that they had been chasing each other for a long time and no one came to interfere.
"So what happened? Even if you often make mistakes in accounting, Ms. Weiss, you wouldn't make so many mistakes, right?"