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Chapter 60. Jolyne Cujoh: [White Snake]! I @＃*?%...＆()——+_!!
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Things seemed a bit off.
Since the last episode of "Phantom Blood" aired,
Jolyne Cujoh had been lurking in the comments section of "Phantom Blood," waiting for the angry viewers to flood it with their outrage.
Upon seeing that the comments section was filled with either neutral or praising reviews,
She just wanted to reach through the internet and drag out those viewers who could leave such comments and ask them—
"JOJO is dead, and you're actually so pleased about it!?"
And what's this about innovative courage and creating a new genre in the industry?
Although this ending was indeed the original conclusion of "Phantom Blood" that Pucci showed her,
Given Pucci's cowardly attitude, if she hadn't argued and insisted that Pucci stick to his original script, he probably would have changed the ending, right?
Even if he hadn't changed it, the filming would surely have been completely different from this ending.
Can this still be called courage?
As for creating a new genre, that's even more absurd.
Even someone like her, who doesn't know much about the industry, understands how explosive Pucci's script was; surviving until the broadcast was a miracle, and it was only natural that it was swept away by angry viewers.
If a script that can't even survive can be considered a new genre, then the definition of this new genre is pretty broad.
So...
"No wonder they say the industry is doomed sooner or later. With such a group of people around, it's only a matter of time!"
Seeing that the IDs leaving these comments were all verified official accounts, Jolyne Cujoh sighed in relief and smiled, "I knew I didn't come to the wrong place!"
"With such a group of clueless directors and screenwriters around, making money here will probably be harder than losing money!"
As expected.
The viewers' eyes are very sharp.
Even if the comments section of "Phantom Blood" was temporarily blocked from view by these experts, so what?
Can they control what viewers say?
Seeing the comments quickly replacing the previous waves of praise, seeing the many comments with no literary flair, only emotions, seeing these real viewers expressing their genuine reactions to the plot, Jolyne Cujoh felt a breath of fresh air.
"Perfect!"
"This time, no one can save it!"
That's right, it's unsalvageable!
Even if before it was always White Snake, this time it's just a pile of garbage!
After all, to recoup the costs of a production, aside from broadcast rights, there's also the sales of BD special editions.
Just like traditional works, the picture quality broadcast on TV is worlds apart from the quality on BD special editions.
The same goes for immersive works.
It's not just a difference in picture quality.
If the current broadcast of "Phantom Blood" allows interaction with other viewers as if everyone is in a cinema watching the movie together,
Then the BD special edition is a completely immersive personal cinema.
It's a way to magnify the advantages of immersive works infinitely.
Add in other video site streaming rights and TV broadcast revenue... hmm, even though immersive works have replaced traditional ones,
Immersive devices can't replace traditional TVs.
It's like in Pucci's past life; even though computers could do everything TVs could, families might still have a TV even if they don't have a computer.
After all, they can't wear immersive devices while eating, right?
Thus, even though many TV stations have set up new channels for immersive devices,
Original TV channels haven't been abandoned; they continue to broadcast immersive works using traditional methods.
Of course, the viewing experience on traditional TV isn't as good as on immersive devices.
But compared to traditional works, immersive works filmed with immersive devices are much better even on TV.
This can also be considered a profit point for a work.
And now,
Even the last profit point was destroyed by her with the ending of "Phantom Blood"!
Using this absolutely audience-disruptive ending to prevent them from wanting to watch it again or buying the BD ahead of time!
Her investment in "Phantom Blood" was doomed to be a loss.
"By the way, should I go comfort Pucci and the others?"
Jolyne Cujoh, satisfied and taking off the immersive device, laughed comfortably, "After all, Pucci is now my great contributor!"
"If a mere work's failure could make Pucci abandon this losing path, how would I make money in the future?"
"No, I must think of a way to persuade Pucci to run headlong down this doomed path..."
—Ding Dong!!
Just as Jolyne Cujoh was bouncing around, tidying up and preparing to go out, while thinking about how to persuade Pucci when she met him at Green Dolphin Studio,
The immersive device she had just removed suddenly sounded a notification.
—The special account [White Snake] has just posted a new article.
Uh, who?
...Wait a minute! [White Snake]!?
—[White Snake]: "The story of 'Phantom Blood' is not over! Discussing the hidden Easter eggs in the BD and the new work preview!"
Quickly clicking in, she found that when she clicked, the title had already received numerous likes from many people. Jolyne Cujoh glanced at the number of clicks on the comment.
She was left with only one thought:
"[White Snake]! I @＃*?%...＆()——+_!!"